Chapter 283: The Tide Rises

On the Atlantic Ocean, thousands of miles away, the night had already fallen. Behemoths of steel casting were cruising exhausted on the sea. Each warship had traces of fierce fighting. The muzzles of the large fearless battleship were all black. They were left behind after firing hundreds of shells after full charge. On the several huge battleships of Elizabeth-class, there were also bullet holes falling from the German warships 305 and 280 mm heavy artillery shells. The black holes on the deck and the broken holes on the side of the ship were spread open, and there were twisted steel plates next to them. The deck was covered with flesh and blood of casualties and soldiers flying everywhere. Not far west of this battleship squadron, Betty looked even more miserable.

The Lieutenant General's Battlecruiser Squadron. There were three battlecruisers missing in their neat battle lines. During the fierce battle during the day, the essence of these British fleets had blown into a fire ball and sank under the cold sea water of the North Atlantic. Although Lieutenant General Betty's general flag was still floating above the battlecruiser of the Lion, the warship had been beaten to pieces. The turrets of the two main guns in front had been lifted, and the 343 mm main gun pointed to the sky in a skewed manner. During the fierce battle during the day, the German shells completely slammed the Lion's front main turret, causing a big fire. When the ammunition depot was almost ignited, the fire was extinguished by forcibly pouring water to extinguish the fire, and the warship was saved.

The main battle between the two countries' fleets suddenly broke out in the Jutland Sea during the day was indeed a large-scale naval battle that had never been seen in human history. Since Colonel Ma Han proposed the theory of sea power, major powers have been working hard to build their main fleets. Countless naval soldiers from various countries are looking forward to a decisive battle like today. Countless new warships were built and equipped with increasingly powerful heavy artillery. Various shooting commanders and new communication methods were for the arrival of today. Finally, on May 31, the most powerful sea steel monsters created by humans collided fiercely and splashed out the most magnificent sparks in human history. This sea area has since been recorded in the history of human history.

The fierce battle during the day left an indelible impression on the Chinese naval interns serving in the British fleet. Dozens of brothers had already sank into the sea with the British warships. The confrontation between the German battlecruiser and the British battlecruiser, the Germans' superb artillery, and the strong fighting style of Lieutenant General Betty's bull-headed dog. The destroyers and light cruisers on both sides charged bravely... When the battleships on both sides appeared in their respective skyscrapers, and when the flash of the muzzles roared each other like Wagner's opera, the naval officers and soldiers on the battlefield thought they were in the most magnificent mythical era!

After a bloody battle during the day, after paying a heavy price, the German high seas fleet finally turned around and fled. The large fleet tried to stop them before they returned to the harbor. Wait until dawn to completely annihilate the German high seas fleet in a decisive battle. Since the British had paid the price, they were looking forward to a complete victory!

Sun Kezhong, who was rank of British Navy lieutenant, was guarding his battle position, carefully searching for a quiet sea. Only the faint starlight, the waves of the North Atlantic shake this small light cruiser. He seemed to be the only one in the sea and sky. But he knew that in this silence, 100,000 British Royal Navy officers and soldiers opened their eyes as wide as him, waiting for the chaotic night battle to break out at any time. They had seen the combat power of the German High Seas Fleet during the day.

These are the best naval soldiers, and they also have the most powerful warships! The scene of Lieutenant General Spee's crippled battle cruisers launching a desperate charge to the artillery group of the large fleet with thousands of tons of sea water in his stomach, covering the main force of the high seas fleet turning around, making every British Chinese naval soldier who saw this scene respectful! In the large fleet, there are more than 2,000 Chinese naval soldiers like Sun Kezhong. They are also fortunate to participate in this battle and endure the unrepeated baptism of war in human history!

There was a light sound of footsteps coming from his battle position on the Luojing Bridge. Sun Kezhong looked back. At first, he thought it was a British officer who came to change duty. Unexpectedly, it was his colleague in a raincoat on this warship. Like him, he had the rank of captain in the Chinese Navy, but here he was just a communication sergeant. Fu Changwang, who usually likes to laugh, looked serious in the night. He patted Sun Kezhong's shoulder: "Old Sun, something big happened in the country!"

Sun Kezhong said softly: "I am on duty, not during chatting. I will be bothered by the deputy captain. He discriminates against us Chinese..." Fu Changwang continued to repeat with a stern face: "What a big deal is really happening!"

Sun Kezhong sighed helplessly: "What big thing? Tell me quickly, is there another objection between the government and the court?"

Fu Changwang's eyes were shining with a pivotal light in the darkness, and his tone was filled with excitement: "Damn, the Japanese launched a large-scale attack on us in the Northeast! I received this news when I was adjusting the radio station. This time it was a full-scale war!"

Sun Kezhong tried all his perseverance to prevent himself from calling out. These soldiers fought bloody battles in Europe, but who knew that the country was facing a full-scale war! So what is the point here now? Why should the Chinese officers and soldiers who died during the day not sacrifice themselves on the battlefield in the country? Their navy's efforts just hope to prepare everything before the country has a powerful fleet to deal with the advantageous navy that the evil neighbor can always use to threaten the motherland? Before they were ready, the war suddenly broke out! They might as well drive a torpedo boat and sacrificed themselves in the Japanese artillery fire like the naval martyr Su Ming!

Suddenly, this most magnificent and tragic naval battle across the century, representing the highest achievement of human industrial civilization. The Chinese naval officer who has always been loyal to him lost all his color. His hands clasped on the railings and closed his eyes in pain, why are we not in China at this time!

France, China Expeditionary Force Headquarters.

A white liaison officer walked gently to He Sui and Chen Shanhe who were sitting in danger and whispered: "Lord Heg and Deputy Chief of Staff of Foch are here." He Sui and Chen Shanhe looked at each other, put on military caps and stood up to welcome him out. The faces of the two highest officials of the expeditionary force were as if they were covered with frost. In addition to the heavy weight, there was also a kind of anger between their eyebrows. Especially Chen Shanhe, his body was trembling slightly, as if he was doing his best to calm himself down.

The commander-in-chief of the British Expeditionary Force, Lord Heg, and the deputy chief of the French Army General Foch, had indeed appeared at the gate of the command. Over the past few days, the Chinese Expeditionary Force, which had reached eight divisions, have been under the direct command of the British Expeditionary Force headquarters. They are preparing for the battle of the Somme. The headquarters of the two armies are very close to each other. Lord Heg is also very concerned about the famous foreign force under his command. It is common to meet in several aspects. However, today the two major figures of the British and French army have no usual calm expressions. They seem to be three-point awkward, but they are still more concerned.

To his boss, He Sui and Chen Shanhe stood at the door and saluted. Hege solemnly returned the salute to them. Then he held their hands tightly. Foch, the Frenchman, seemed even more enthusiastic, and held Chen Shanhe's shoulder with his head down without saying a word. The four of them stood silently for a while. After a while, Foch took the lead in breaking the deadlock.

"General He, General Chen. I know your mood. No one expected that when the entire civilized world guaranteed peace in East Asia, the Japanese actually launched a shameless raid on your motherland! We express our most sincere greetings to you! No matter what the politicians would say, as comrades fighting against the German army in the same trench, I feel extremely shocked and painful like you! We will definitely stand on your side. My heart is beating with you!"

The French have always had the greatest affection for the Chinese because of their bloody battles in Verdun. When the French general said these words, he looked a little emotional. He held Chen Shanhe's shoulder and refused to let go. Chen Shanhe was just biting his teeth tightly there.

Heg was more reserved than Foch. He just shook his head slightly at He Sui: "General He, we all feel very sorry for this happening. But you also know that as a soldier, I am still concerned about the war on the Western Front. Now that diplomatic negotiations are in progress, the entire civilized world will work for peace in East Asia. Please believe that the Allies hope that your motherland will always ensure peace. This matter will definitely be resolved. I just hope that your mood will not affect the current preparations for war. I also know that the president of your country has sent an urgent telegram to you. This telegram is also transferred to Marshal Kitchenna. Your country

The President has made the most solemn promise to the Allies. The Chinese expeditionary force to Europe will continue to be loyal to the cause of the Allies and continue to stay on the Western Front to participate in the battle... I know how difficult this decision is to be issued. I also admire the greatness of your president... I also deeply understand your mood. But soldiers are soldiers. Since the country has an order, they must obey. I only hope that your country's brave and warlike troops can vent their anger in front of the Germans, and not affect the war in front of them too much... If you and your troops have any requirements at this time and what we need to do to maintain the morale of the army, please do not be polite and make it clear to us."

This telegram drafted by Yuchen himself was now in He Sui's pocket. He didn't know how difficult it was to accept this order! The officers from the Expeditionary Army were all excited, especially his chief of staff Chen Shanhe. They surrounded He Sui and asked him to call the country. The Expeditionary Army must fight back! Clean up the Japanese! The country is suffering from disasters and has been shamelessly attacked by the Japanese. What are they still fighting here? His passion is to spread on the beautiful rivers and mountains in the country! The troops have been spontaneously ready to go since they received the news of war from the country. The Third Flying Regiment on the Verdun Front also spontaneously prepared to transfer and load the ship back to China to participate in the war. The telegram and phone call for war almost surrounded He Sui!

Even when he received this earth-shaking news from the country, his first reaction was not to break the steel teeth! As a soldier who had already made a favourite, as a senior officer who had fought all over the east, west, south and north for his country, his most realistic impulse was to take the 200,000 Tiger Ben armed to the teeth back to the country. He fought to the death with the Japanese in the battlefield where he had fought in the Northeast, the battlefield where he had fought! That country's ambition for his motherland had reached an outrageous level. In order to defeat his motherland, they actually wiped out the people who opposed them and other radical forces in China. This war will break out sooner or later, but they didn't expect it to come so suddenly!

He followed the request and sent a telegram between himself and Chen Shanhe to the country to ask for a fight. However, Yuchen's call was also very quick. He asked them to fulfill the obligations of the Allies in Europe and to do it well! He personally handled the domestic affairs. As for the reason, He Zhuoran should understand!

He Sui of course understood that even the impulsive Chen Shanhe understood. This war had an international color from the beginning. The president has been working hard to manage various situations. He hoped to win the most favorable international support after the outbreak of the war. As long as their expeditionary forces are still in Europe, fighting and sacrificing, they can make the Allies go up to the top and down to the people to understand. Behind this army is their true allies. They are sacrificing for everyone's common cause, and who should stand on the side to deal with the sudden outbreak of this war in East Asia, everyone should understand!

But I was really unwilling to give up... But the military orders were as high as a mountain, and the president's orders could not be violated. On May 31st, he was painfully explaining his subordinates by phone and telegram, and sometimes he raised his face to give orders, trying his best to soothe the turbulent morale of the army. As for Chen Shanhe, he rarely did not erupt in his always excited emotions. But seeing that he was about to bite his lips and endure it, he completely understood the emotions in his brother's heart.

For national interests, they must stay in Europe! The only exception is the Third Flight Flying Wing. They were named by Yuchen himself and quickly transported back to China with their people and equipment!

He Sui did not lose his composure to the two senior officials who came to comfort the two allies. Facing the eyes of the two white men, He Sui looked at their eyes calmly and replied: "Please rest assured, our combat position is in Europe. Even if we are unwilling to do so, we are soldiers who are obeying orders as their mission! The combat mission of our army in the Battle of the Somme will not be affected in any way. But if there is a telegram in China to call us back to China to participate in the war, even if we are on the front line of the fiercest battle, we will turn east and return to our motherland without hesitation. I hope you can understand this!"

In this answer, Sir Heg and Deputy Chief of Staff of Foch understood the helplessness of many Chinese passionate soldiers deeply. The four people couldn't help but turn thousands of miles away from the east. What was the war there going on?

"His Excellency Prime Minister, now we have no room for regression! The Kanto Army and the Korean Army patriots have set aside to advance state affairs. This represents the call of the entire empire! Listen to the voices of the people in the capital outside the window!"

Shisaburo Masaki pushed open the window of the Prime Minister's office, although it was separated by layers of deep walls. However, the cheers of the Japanese people on the streets outside continued to come in. Since the war in the northeast suddenly broke out, the people in the Japanese capital have come to the streets to celebrate. These Japanese people have been dazzled by the events that have happened in Japan these days, and have incited their ambitions to the highest point. The army took advantage of their national enthusiasm to the front desk.

A full-scale war against Northeast China was launched. In the eyes of these Japanese people, Japan's humiliation since Taisho has come to an end. The army finally did not disappoint their expectations and stood up. Fight for the national destiny of the empire. As long as this battle successfully seizes the entire Manchuria and Mongolia, the empire will have a future! Since the founding of Meiji, they have received such education. The Manchuria and Mongolia region is the future of Japan and the lifeline of Japan. Subduing China is the basis for Japan to become an eternal power!

This is the heart of the people in Japan now and the foundation for their country to be crazy. Tanaka Yoshiichi deeply understood this point. He also used this point with confidence to reach the center of the imperial power stage. He fantasized about using such people's morale to fight for the mainland in the future and lay the national destiny of the empire in one fell swoop. But this day came so suddenly, and it was not started by him.

Shisaburo Masaki pressed his desk with both hands, and looked at his teacher, his former idol, and the person he once believed in and followed. But at this time, he felt that the old man seemed to tremble under his pressure.

"Since it has been launched, don't worry so much. The empire has the determination and ability to win on the battlefield. As long as we are the winners, as long as we have truly mastered Manchuria and Mongolia. Then it is time to conduct diplomatic negotiations. If we retreat now, the army and the people will completely smash us who choose to be weak! This is an unstoppable tide of the times! Your Excellency Prime Minister!"

Tanaka looked at Masaki in a daze, looking at his most respected student. Of course, he understood how frenzy the country is now. The war in the northeast has ignited everything. After Britain, France and the United States protested and negotiated, their embassy in Tokyo was surrounded by people and roninists. People were throwing bricks, tiles and stones at the embassy, ​​shouting insulting terms such as white ghosts. Foreign Minister Ishii was in urgent negotiations with Western countries at his order, but was surrounded in his official residence. People threatened him only

If you want to deal with Britain, the United States, France and other countries in a humiliating manner, it will take his life. Ishii had no choice but to resign to himself. Regarding the emergency statement issued by the Allies, major Japanese newspapers answered sarcastically. The army unauthorizedly declared that it was now in a state of emergency and asked the cabinet to grant the army greater power. All this has been forced to his head. As long as he nodded and acted with the army, he would still be the leader. If he chooses to obstruct, he will be abandoned by the fanatical army without hesitation.

What kind of monster did I release? I thought I could control it, but the result was this!

"Your Excellency, now you need to stand up and lead the entire empire to carry out the war. We cannot underestimate our enemies. If we fight alone with the Kwantung Army and the Korean Army, they will be easily overwhelmed by our opponents. We must supplement their troops and materials, and command them to fight with a powerful combat agency! As long as the war is limited to the Northeast, Western countries will not interfere with military means! At most, just sit and watch our success or failure, and finally choose a winner to support it. We must be this winner!"

Masaki waved his hands, and the Japanese officer seemed to have stood at the peak of his life at this moment.

"The army has made all preparations to support the Kwantung Army and the Korean Army, and has corresponding combat plans. At this time, you only need to stand up and lead the entire army and the entire empire forward! We have no time to hesitate! One hundred thousand athletes are fighting hard in Manchuria and Mongolia, and the Chinese army is reacting. We must act immediately! You really have no time! You must give a clear answer to what kind of choice you choose!"

The Prime Minister did not look too angry about Masaki's impolite and aggressive words, but just asked indifferently: "What will you do if I choose to refuse?"

Masaki answered decisively: "For the fate of the empire, I can only let you go away!" The conversation between teachers and students seemed to be a replica of the conversation when Tanaka wanted Masaki to control the army. However, the status of both sides had already dropped a position.

The old man smiled helplessly and looked at his ambitious student: "What choice is there at this time? You can only bet with you... But I must warn you in advance. As long as I stand up, you must obey my leadership over this war!...... What we are going on is a war that will surely be defeated!"
Chapter completed!