bookandnovel Chapter 130 The Role Of Lackeys (Fifth More, Please Subscribe!)
Chapter 130 The Role Of Lackeys (Fifth More, Please Subscribe!)
"Gentlemen, it is simply impossible for the Germans to challenge the empire's hegemony. Since the Germans want to engage in a naval arms race with the empire, then we will do what they wish. Every time the Germans build a battleship, we will We need to build two ships, or even more. I firmly believe that the Germans are simply unable to compare with us in terms of financial resources. The final victory will definitely be ours!" Prime Minister Arthur Bell looked domineering.
The empire on which the sun never sets can be described as rich and powerful. Although the local fiscal revenue may not be much, they can obtain huge wealth from the various colonies. The Tianzhu colony alone can provide an additional income of more than 100 million pounds for the empire on which the sun never sets every year. This money alone is enough to build a large number of battleships.
This is also the confidence of the empire on which the sun never sets. Their "373" is not afraid of an arms race at all. Even, they are eager to start an arms race and drag those competitors to death.
"Yes, Your Excellency!" replied Lord Walter Kerr, Lord of the Admiralty.
With the support of His Excellency the Prime Minister, there will be no problem with the rapid development of the Imperial Navy on which the sun never sets.
The entire Royal Navy will undoubtedly enter the fast military road of development again.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, don't forget that we have another great enemy on the European continent. That is the Tsarist Russian Empire. Although the Tsarist Russian Empire has died down over the years, it has not expanded externally. However, we can be sure that the Tsarist Russian Empire They are accumulating strength. Their national strength is growing rapidly. Their military strength is also improving rapidly. This is also a huge threat to the empire. Once the Germans and the Tsarist Empire become enemies of the empire. Then , The empire will undoubtedly lose the European continent. This will deal an extremely heavy blow to the hegemony of the empire!" Colonial Secretary Alfred Littleton reminded.
Prime Minister Arthur Bell frowned involuntarily.
The Germanic Empire and the Tsarist Russian Empire are undoubtedly the two most powerful countries on the European continent.
According to the operation method of the empire on which the sun never sets, they do not allow too powerful countries to appear on the European continent. This is also the reason why after the emergence of a powerful country on the European continent, people who never set in the sun will unite with other countries to swarm up and defeat them in one fell swoop. But now, two powerful countries have emerged on the European continent at the same time. Plus Gaul and the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Kingdom of Caesar. The situation on the entire European continent can be described as very complicated.
Although, these powerful countries have formed two opposing political and military groups. The empire on which the sun never sets also wants them to fight. It is best to fight to the death, and both sides will suffer. In this case, the empire on which the sun never sets can sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. Finally, come out to clean up the mess and pick up the cheap.
However, whether it is the Allied Powers Group or the Franco-Russian alliance, they have been formed for a long time.
But the war was delayed. This made Sun Never Set very anxious.
They can't wait to fight desperately, so that the European war will break out as soon as possible.
At the same time, they are also worried that if time continues to drag on like this, these European powers will become even stronger. Then, the pressure on the empire on which the sun never sets will naturally be even greater.
Such a situation is not what the empire on which the sun never sets wants to see!
This can't help but make Prime Minister Arthur Bell think that it's not easy to be an overlord!
"Gentlemen, I think we have to do something. We can't let the situation go on like this!" Arthur Bell made up his mind.
"Your Excellency, what are you going to do?" asked Foreign Secretary Fitzmaurice.
Other cabinet ministers also looked to Prime Minister Arthur Bell.
"Sir, since the last cabinet, we have been supporting the Orientals, planning to let the Orientals rise, and block the passage of the Tsarist Russian Empire to expand to the Far East. Over the years, the strength of the Eastern Empire has improved rapidly. Then, we We can't wait like this any longer. Let the Eastern Empire and the Tsarist Empire go to war as soon as possible.
If the Eastern Empire can defeat the Tsarist Russian Empire, then the Tsarist Russian Empire will suffer heavy losses. This will not only cut off the expansion of the Russian Empire. At the same time, it will also allow other European powers to see the weakness of the Russian Empire. Maybe, the Germanic people, as well as the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which has an enmity with the Tsarist Russian Empire itself, will swarm up and attack the Tsarist Russian Empire...
And Gaul is an ally of the Tsarist Russian Empire, so they will naturally not be willing to watch the Tsarist Russian Empire be defeated, they will definitely send troops to help the Tsarist Russian Empire. By the time
The various powers in Europe will go to war one after another.
The whole of Europe will fight, and the situation that the empire expects will naturally take shape!"
Prime Minister Arthur Bell revealed his plans.
"Your Excellency, although this plan is full of uncertainties. However, weakening the strength of the Tsarist Russian Empire is always harmless to the empire. We have supported the Orientals for so long, and it is indeed time for them to come in handy It is!" Foreign Secretary Fitzmaurice said.
"It's a good idea to let the Orientals fight the Russians. We invested so much money in the Orientals, isn't it just to let them fight the Russians? However, can the Orientals defeat the Russians? Chancellor of the Exchequer Austin Chamberlain was skeptical.
After all, the size difference between the two sides is too much.
The Tsarist Russian Empire is a first-class power in Europe, even in the whole world, it is definitely one of the strongest countries.
Although the Eastern Empire defeated the Qing Empire at the beginning, it has already begun to rise. However, compared with the Tsarist Russian Empire, there is undoubtedly a huge gap.
Even in these years, the Sun Never Sets 1.3 Empire has been vigorously supporting the Eastern Empire. However, the background gap between the two sides cannot be made up in a short period of time.
This made Austin Chamberlain, and even other ministers, not optimistic about the Orientals.
"Everyone, we may have underestimated the strength of the Dongyang people. According to the information we have so far, the Dongyang people's army has established a standing army of more than 500,000 people. Moreover, they have also established a sound mobilization system. If necessary, they can quickly mobilize another 500,000 people to the battlefield. In addition, the fighting will of the Orientals is very tenacious. It can be said that they ignore life and are not afraid of death on the battlefield. The combat effectiveness of their army is still very Substantial. Maybe it can bring us a surprise." Secretary of State for War Arnold Foster said. .