Chapter 536 Everyone, get ready

The disturbances from the outside world did not affect the work of the General Staff. Orders were issued from here, and then they were quickly fed back. Almost everyone in the intelligence center next door was using trotting instead of walking.

The troops are gathering, the warships are sailing, the planes are constantly patrolling the sky, and the world seems to become anxious and uneasy in front of their eyes.

Standing in the hall, every officer raised his head. They liked this feeling. Each of them clearly knew that from the moment they put on their military uniforms, war was waiting for them. An unprecedented war was the highest ideal of the soldiers.

But they also know very well that they are just executors. The real war decision comes from the conference room that has been closed for hours, so whenever someone passes by, they will involuntarily look at them.

Tensions in the Pacific Ocean have been completely anxious. Two days ago, the British fleet, which somehow contracted after being intercepted, appeared again, and this time they were not scattered, but assembled into a formation in a very orderly manner. More importantly, the U.S. Navy also intervened!

On March 15, a fleet of two American battleships and four American heavy cruisers appeared outside the Lane Islands for the first time. They have successfully merged with three British Invincible-class battlecruisers and are confronting the First Fleet!

Are the Americans going to do it?

In the conference room, the atmosphere was also a little tense, and the smoke was running through the corners of everyone's mouth. An interception and anti-interception action made the situation quickly out of control.

If the implementation of the Pacific agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom is not particularly unexpected, it is a little strange that the United Kingdom suddenly continues to be tough!

Why did Britain's attitude suddenly change?

Are the Americans ready?

Li Mo shook his head. According to intelligence, Wilson obviously hasn't made up his mind, and the military force in the United States is in a turning point. The failure to pass the Army Act has seriously frustrated the military. Although they used volunteer methods to bypass the parliament in the later stage, after all, it is different from the regular military assembly. The United States The power has not yet begun to really mobilize.

More importantly, the American people are still disapprove of joining the war. Although the fleet has arrived in the Lane Islands, at present, it is more about protecting the British war patrol and fulfilling the agreement. It is just a military action. Wilson must cross the barrier of the people to start a war.

But the isolation of the United States is very serious. The unique geographical environment makes them almost unable to feel external pressure, so if the people actively participate in the war, they must use some means to demonize their opponents and pose a threat. Is it possible that another self-directed Maine incident is about to appear?

Looking at Li Mo, Chen Ping shook his head. All signs showed that the United States would not do that, but why did Britain suddenly have full confidence?

"Is Italy participating in the war?" Tang Shaoyi frowned and broke the silence.

His statement makes sense. If Italy defect to the Ally countries to participate in the war, his navy can replace France, which defends the Mediterranean Sea, and let the French navy free its hands to enter the Far East, so that the Allied Power in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean will double.

"Not yet."

Duan Fei shook his head: "Italy is still swinging, Germany and Britain are lobbying them with all their strength, and the country is still in a wait-and-see state. Yesterday's intelligence showed that the Italian army has not even begun to gather. And for Italy, once the anti-water alliance, he will be severely criticized and attacked by Germany and Austria-Hungary, and will also be diplomatically passive, so unless the Allies show signs of a rebound, Italy will continue to waver.

"Then why did the British attitude suddenly harden? Feng Qi called and said that the British political axe had made it clear that unless Spee was handed over, the seized fleet would never be released!" Rong Kui touched his forehead and felt very strange about the sudden change of the situation.

"In my opinion, the British may have been guaranteed by some countries!" Li Enfu, a royal adviser who had never spoken, suddenly interrupted. Although he withdrew from politics, the former prime minister had been in the position for more than ten years and was experienced, so he did not feel abrupt when he sat here.

"Mr. Li, do you mean that another country has joined the Allieth? Who would that be? Can it make Britain suddenly have more confidence? Zhao Long's body tilted down, and his whole body was like a cheetah.

"It's neither the United States nor Italy. Who else has such a heavy weight to make Britain tough?" Long Guozhang held a cigar in his arms and thought hard.

"Will it be Portugal? Or the Netherlands? Tang Shaoyi asked after thinking about it.

"It is possible that Portugal has a high voice of sympathy for France, especially after the fall of Paris. Portugal also held a parade to demand that Germany withdraw immediately and restore peace in Europe." Duan Fei said, "But the Netherlands is unlikely. Germany has a great influence on the Netherlands. Once they join the Allies, Germany can repeat the Belgian scene in a few days. Britain and France are dragged into the Western Front, and there is no power to implement a large-scale landing to help resistance, so the best way for the Netherlands is to continue to be neutral."

"Portugal and the Netherlands are not so influential. Although there are many Portuguese colonies, most of them are in South America. As long as the United States does not participate in the war, these countries will not follow the trend. The Dutch colonies are under our eyes. He will not consider joining the Allies. Once they go to war with us, the loss will be very great!"

"Is it?" Listening to your analysis, Li Mo suddenly saw a place in the corners of his eyes and stood up suddenly.

This action also made everyone's heart ace. Just as they were about to ask, the door was suddenly pushed open.

"Report, the Deputy Chief of General Staff sent an emergency telegram from Germany." Jiang Tianxiu reported breathlessly, "The German Intelligence Department found that there was a gathering of troops in Spain and Portugal."

"In addition, the French battleship Brittany arrived in Hem yesterday. According to the Hashem family we bought, the Hashem family has agreed in principle to join the Ally of Ally!"

"Spain! Sure enough, it's Spain!"

Jiang Tianxiu's words made Li Mo, who was looking at the world map, tremble slightly. There is no doubt that only this European populous country with 500,000 troops, which can recruit more than 2 million troops in an emergency and has a considerable navy, have the confidence to make Britain suddenly tough!

What's more serious is that the mobilization of these two old teeth will affect the decision-making of South American countries, whether it is Spain or Portugal, and the influence in South America is still great.

Spain, especially Spain, which has always been neutral in World War I history and sympathized with Germany, has indeed caught everyone, including Li Mo, off guard. After they joined, it will only take half a year. The strength of the Allies on the western front of Germany will double. The pressure from Germany can be imagined!

And the addition of Spain will make Italy see the opportunity and devote himself wholeheartedly to the arms of the Ally! Therefore, if Xinhua does not do anything and does not force the Allies into the dilemma of fighting in the two oceans, then Germany will not be able to support it soon, the European war will soon end, and then the Allies will beat Xinhua!

Thinking of this, Li Mo quickly turned around. Everyone saw that this young emperor, who had always been optimistic and cheerful, always had some whimsical ideas, led the country to the curved lip line at the corners of the mouth of the young emperor who created a generation of prosperity today!

"National seal, has the second division of the Marine Corps arrived in Manama?"

"The division commander Li Tianhe led the first batch of 7,000 people and all the equipment and ammunition of an air wing have been docked with the port yesterday, and the rest will arrive in two batches within half a month!"

"It's too late!" Li Mo waved his hand and interrupted, "After Spain joins, the British fleet will definitely block the Strait of Hormuz immediately, and the second batch can no longer land!"

"Notify Zhang Shun and Ji Rushan to mobilize all their forces immediately and send the first division of the Marine Corps to Colombia within 20 days." After saying that, Li Mo asked, "Who went to visit South America?"

"It's Liangcheng."

"Tianxiu, contact him immediately. No matter how much it costs, make sure that Colombia and Ecuador are on our side. The logistics department immediately begins to provide them with military assistance, and let him remind the two countries to be careful of Brazil!"

"Yes!" As soon as Jiang Tianxiu left, Tang Shaoyi had already looked at Chen Ping and asked, "Your Majesty, do you want to issue a national mobilization order?"

"No hurry!" Li Mo shook his head and wiped a sneer at the corners of his mouth: "Contact Yan Fu and let him clearly tell North Korea and Japan, or immediately recruit five divisions to stand with us!"

"Build a new Asian prosperity!"

"Or I don't mind solving the people who drag back before the war!"

Li Mosen's cold eyes made Rong Kui clap his hands fiercely and said, "It's a good way to add ten divisions and 200,000 troops, and it won't hurt ourselves!"

"Ha ha." Long Guozhang also laughed and said, "I think we must persuade the King of Siam as soon as possible that we can increase investment to give them some benefits, more post-war benefits, and let them work harder!"

"Good idea."

Listening to everyone's words, Li Mo waved his hand again: "Don't look too highly of their strength. It's good to be able to supplement. The key is to look at ourselves!"

After saying that, he suddenly asked, "Where is Shi Pei?"

"His six cruisers have all been concentrated in the Chuuk Islands in Daxia and are being repaired and cleaned in the local dock." Long Guozhang answered immediately.

"Contact Germany immediately and tell them that we will protect Spee in the name of seizure! After the seizure, he immediately sent a message to Britain and tried to exchange the four ships back first.

Tang Shaoyi nodded. This is to take the initiative to give Britain a step. If they don't know the current affairs, they will really rely on cannons to rescue them!

"In addition, tell Osman and Germany that the Suez Canal will definitely be closed by the United Kingdom, and we can't get through it for the time being, so if we want to continue to get support, we should open the last section of the railway from Baghdad to Greater Kuwait as soon as possible, so that they don't let Russian prisoners be idle. These big guys are good workers, to They promised that on the day it was built, the first train would be on the road immediately!!"

"But your Majesty, we have the right to build the Baghdad railway?" Tan Sitong reminded in surprise. .

"It's good in our hands!" Li Enfu pushed his glasses, and Lao Jun said with a cunning smile, "Don't you want a railway that doesn't cost money?"

Li Enfu's words caused a burst of snickers. Everyone really admired Emperor Li. At the beginning of the war, he did not forget to calculate his allies, Germany and Osman, and perhaps Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria, to help a railway that was destined to be given to others.

At this moment, the door was pushed open again, and Zhang Zuolin came in: "Your Majesty, Wenxiu and the fleet arrived in Honolulu through the Panama Canal. The First Fleet has sent two cruisers to protect them back. In addition, they also brought 200 tons of German gold!"

"Ha ha, the bet is big enough. William II is going to force us to take a stand!" Chen Ping smiled and gave 200 tons of gold as a gift in exchange for Xinhua's troops. It seems that Germany is also in a hurry!

"Yuanshou, Shaochuan." Li Mo slowly swept the two right-hand arms, and his serious and calm eyes swept over every face in the conference room. This scene made everyone's heart beat involuntarily. He took a deep breath and finally said word by word.

"Maybe some of you will think that I'm gambling with the National Games, but I just want to say, for the sake of our descendants."

"Gentlemen, get ready."

(to be continued)