MMB Chapter 160 I Can't Afford To Lose This Battle (Fifth Update, Please Subscribe!)
Chapter 160 I Can't Afford To Lose This Battle (Fifth Update, Please Subscribe!)
"Your Majesty Tianhuang, I'm really sorry. We seriously underestimated the strength of the Russians, so that the empire is currently in a difficult situation in this war. However, please rest assured, whether it is the cabinet, the army or the navy, everyone We will do our best to find a way to break the current deadlock. We will do our best to defeat the Russians and win this war!" General Gui Taro assured Mingzhi Tianhuang.
"Huh!" Mingzhi Tianhuang let out a heavy breath, and then said.
"What guarantee do you give? Can you really be sure that the empire can defeat the Russians?" Mingzhi Tianhuang asked viciously.
"Your Majesty, we will definitely be able to defeat the Russians. If we fail to achieve this, I am willing to commit seppuku and take responsibility for it!" General Gui Taro said through gritted teeth.
"I am also willing to "three two three" to be responsible for the failure!" Lieutenant General Terauchi Masaki, the Minister of Army, also said.
But Vice Admiral Gonbei Yamamoto, Minister of the Navy, remained expressionless.
The navy is not like the red deer in the army. They are relatively rational, and they will not talk about seppuku like the army.
Mingzhi Tianhuang nodded, since everyone was so confident, he naturally chose to trust them. These are all their important ministers!
"My lords, ten years ago, the empire managed to defeat the Chinese people and gained a lot of benefits for the rise of the empire. But this battle is also crucial to the empire. The empire cannot afford to lose! Once the empire loses In this war, the empire will suffer unprecedented heavy losses. Even, the road to the rise of the empire will be cut off from then on. The empire will completely fall into the control of the people on whom the sun never sets, becoming their puppet, and even Running dogs. Only by defeating the Russians can the empire become a world-class power and truly control its own destiny!" Mingzhi Tianhuang said earnestly.
A group of ministers nodded again and again, they are all smart people, so naturally they are very clear about this.
"Then, gentlemen, I'll leave it to you next." Mingzhi Tianhuang bowed heavily to several people.
This made several ministers even more excited.
"Your Majesty Tianhuang, don't worry, I will fight to the death, and the Western Empire will win!" All the ministers said one after another.
After leaving the palace, General Gui Taro returned to the Prime Minister's Office with the ministers. And, immediately convene high-level army and navy to discuss the current situation.
"Gentlemen, the current battle situation is very unfavorable to us. We must find a way to break the current deadlock. Otherwise, we will not only be unable to explain to His Majesty Tianhuang, but also unable to explain to the people of the empire who have worked so hard to support us. As His Majesty Tianhuang said, we can no longer afford to lose. We must win this battle, no matter how high the price is." General Gui Taro said in a deep voice.
"Hi, Your Excellency the Prime Minister!" A group of people answered one after another.
"Your Excellency, the navy is ready to face the Russian navy. According to the information we have obtained, the main force of the Russian Pacific Fleet has fled to the port of the Gaul-controlled colony of Tianzhuchina. However, we have no way to take them How about it. After all, the Gauls have a strong navy. The Russians are allies of the Gauls, and the Gauls will naturally provide shelter to the Russians. If we attack rashly, in case we offend the Gauls, If the Gauls are also dragged into the war, the situation will be even more unfavorable to us." Lieutenant General Gonbei Yamamoto said.
General Katsura frowned tightly.
In his eyes, Gaul is also a veteran power, and its strength is not even weaker than that of the Tsarist Russian Empire. In other words, in terms of navy, the Gaul Navy in this era is second only to the Royal Navy of the Empire on which the sun never sets.
It is already very difficult for the Eastern Empire Navy to deal with the Tsarist Russian Empire Navy alone. If you provoke the Gauls again and let the Gauls send their navy into the war. Then, it will be even more difficult for them to win.
"Don't provoke the Gauls for the time being. The empire is definitely not an opponent of the two world-class powers now. The Gauls sheltered the Russian warships, so let's solve it through diplomatic channels. In addition, let them go to fight against the sun. The sun never sets and people negotiate." General Gui Taro said.
Although protesting through diplomatic channels and the like is often a manifestation of incompetence.
But facing such a situation, the current Eastern Empire has no other way!
"Hi, Your Excellency the Prime Minister!" Lieutenant General Gonbei Yamamoto replied...
"In addition, the main force of the Russian navy has already set off from Europe. The Sun Never Sets blocked the Suez Canal, preventing Russian warships from passing through. This made the Russian warships only able to detour around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa. As far as the Imperial Navy is concerned, it is good news. If the Russian warships will fight the Imperial Navy after a long voyage, then the Imperial Navy still has a great chance of winning. Therefore, we cannot give the Russian Navy a rest If they are given the opportunity to reach Lushun Military Port, they will not be able to reach Lushun Military Port. If they have completed their rest at Lushun Military Port and their warships have also completed maintenance, then the Imperial Navy will be completely at a disadvantage. To win this battle, the possibility will be Very small." Lieutenant General Gonbei Yamamoto reminded.
General Gui Taro's expression suddenly became serious.
The importance of the navy in this battle is self-evident.
If the navy wins, even if the army does not win. Then, they can also ensure that they will not lose in the war. Even, by virtue of their maritime superiority and the support of the empire on which the sun never sets, they can obtain certain benefits from the Russians, thus ending the war decently.
However, if the Navy fails. Then, everything is over.
The armies dispatched to the Koryo Peninsula and the Liaodong Peninsula have only a dead end. Is it possible to survive when the logistical supply line is cut off by the Russian navy and at the same time besieged by the Russians 1.1?
Even the mainland of the Eastern Empire will become the target of Russian attacks.
That was undoubtedly a fatal blow to the Eastern Empire.
"The army must take down the Lushun military port before the Russian main fleet arrives in the Far East. The Russian fleet cannot be allowed to enter the military port for rest and maintenance. No matter how high the price is, the army must do it Up to this point!" General Gui Taro said with determination on his face.
Although, he knew very well that Lushun Fortress was the key place for the Russian army to deploy, and it was even known as the number one fortress in the Far East.
If there is a strong attack, even if it succeeds, it will inevitably pay a huge price.
However, the Eastern Empire has no other choice. .