Chapter 382: Stalemate

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Because the Americans had joined, they were emboldened, and the Americans had joined under the flag of peace. Since Germany wanted to return it, why should they send troops to occupy it?

Reins refused to let go of this. Instead, he suggested that if you take it back from China, the United States can manage it as a neutral country, especially all of Germany’s islands in the Pacific.

This time, J.R.I. was furious and directly began to threaten and bribe them. However, it was not for nothing. He directly used the Americans to deal with them. The three parties fought back and forth.

Under such circumstances, time in this universe has changed, and the issue of Green Island has been delayed until October. Japan itself is already a little impatient, and the British are in a terrible fix, mainly because of the problems on the European battlefield. The Battle of the Marne has ended, and both sides have suffered heavy losses, but relatively speaking, the losses of the British and French coalition are greater than those of Germany, but overall it is still okay, after all, the battle line has been stabilized.

However, after stabilizing the front line, there was a problem. Britain and France were not prepared enough. In fact, not only did it make their entire European preparation inadequate, but both sides thought that it would be over in a few months, but now it seemed impossible and completely entered a stalemate. Trenches, machine guns, barbed wire, and mines began to densely cover the positions of both sides and were completely in a deadlock.

The United Kingdom was starting to think about placing an order with the United States. Moreover, this time, the United States would directly accept the order and distribute it downward, accepting Wesley’s opinion and limiting the expansion of capital. Surprisingly, the lawmakers did not object because what Wesley had foreseen had happened, so they were quite convinced.

As a result, while Europe and Asia were in a deadlock at the same time, the United States finally made a move. All the rushed battleships were completed and delivered directly to the Navy. This time, there were eight battleships, because the last four were also added by the Navy. Wesley concentrated manpower on building them. Because of the general parts and modular production model, Wesley took out the gantry crane and container crane. For this purpose, all the ports in the United States wanted to import them.

On the other hand, the companies under Wesley’s name did not keep an eye on British orders, but on the domestic market. At this time, many people were fighting for orders and giving up on domestic orders. This was a good time, but Wesley could also make money, especially in the arms and maritime transport of the United States Army, which others could not snatch even if they wanted to.

The transport company filled the containers directly and began to set off. There was also a large amount of fuel and coal. The Atlantic route was now the safest route.

Next up was the 5th and 6th Brigades of the Marine Brigade. Together with the 1st Heavy Artillery Brigade and the 1st Engineer Brigade, they set off. The troop carrier was matched with a field. Then the new Pacific Fleet’s main force was dispatched. Eight battleships, eight heavy cruisers, eight light cruisers, and eight destroyers were dispatched. Two tankers and two cargo ships were also accompanied. These were the ships of Wesley Transportation Company.

“Mr. Ryan, the United States must give us an answer. If this goes on, no one will benefit.” Jourdan waited for months but no one came.

“Mr. Jourdan, this is not a problem I can consider. I can only act according to domestic instructions. You have to know that I am just an unimportant envoy. I have no right to speak.” Raines began to complain.

Jourdan frowned and thought about it. He had never asked for help from China for this matter. He was already used to getting whatever he wanted in China, but now that Japan and the United States were fighting with him, was he really going to ask for help?

“Mr. Jourdan, but don’t worry, I have the latest news that the country has sent someone here. I think the matter will be resolved soon.” Raines said with a smile. He is very happy now, because the country is not sending a negotiating team, but a fleet. Although he doesn’t know what for, he believes she will soon be proud.

“Well, I hope it’s true this time.” Jourdan left gloomily. He still had to comfort the little people.

January 1, 1915, the first day of the New Year. Of course, it was not that important to the Chinese, and it was not the Spring Festival. However, today was a special day. A fleet appeared on the sea of Shanghai, a huge fleet of 32 warships of all sizes, protecting the supply ships and dozens of troop carriers on the sea outside of Shanghai.

This shocked all the countries. Such a huge fleet came and went without any news. The fleets of the countries were also nervous, and William Benson was very happy about this. He deliberately followed the fleet out because the fleet training time was too short. Along the way, they trained day and night. There were also technicians from the shipyard on the ship. They were responsible for teaching the navy soldiers to deal with some small problems. Of course, there was no problem. Wesley’s design was very powerful.

The Consul of the British Concession hurriedly sent a telegram and Jourdan, while the American fleet feinted and drove away directly. The Consul once again hurriedly asked the fleet to send warships to follow to see where the other party was going. This is a critical time. What if the United States wants to start a war with Britain? Their Far East Fleet is no match for them at all. Looking at the American battleships, they seem to be the latest model. Is it a triple main gun?

The fleet went straight north to Qingdao. At this time, Raines was discussing with the German ambassador. They had already booked it. The United States would take over and then guarantee the safety of their personnel. As a neutral country, the American German ambassador was also acceptable. Otherwise, they planned to fight to the end.

Under normal circumstances, it would have taken nearly three months for Japan and the United Kingdom to take it down. Now they had no chance because of the American intervention. Although Japan had organized an army, they had not dared to send it out. Just as Wesley had estimated, the British did not want Japan to provoke the United States, which would be very disadvantageous to the Allies.

The stalemate was suddenly broken. As soon as the powerful American fleet appeared in Shanghai, everything became clear. The Americans were stalling for time. Jourdan angrily went straight to Raines.

With the sudden arrival of such a large U.S. Navy fleet, Jourdan was really afraid. Did the Americans fire all the fleets? He did not know that it had been built in just over a year, and that old-fashioned warships were being sold, all packaged and sold to small South American countries, and the money received was all used to increase the number of destroyers and light cruisers, and no more heavy cruisers and battleships were added, because of funding problems.