1890 King of Southeast Asia

"Your Majesty, this summer offensive is not a plan. It is just that starting from the end of the Brusilov Offensive, the Allies have launched a series of attacks against the Central Powers in the summer."

"Before the offensive, the Allies did not know that this would become a joint offensive of multiple countries. It was not until after the incident that we found that everyone had cooperated tacitly."

"This is a coincidence. We also revealed to the Huaxia Empire in advance that we would launch an offensive in early summer, right?"

Cyril rubbed his hands, acting a little restrained.

"I need to consult my generals on specific military issues, and I cannot give Britain an answer for the time being."

"We will launch a new round of attacks as soon as possible, but please also consider our difficulties."

"Our production capacity is limited. After distributing materials to Britain and France, we must maintain domestic demand, and the last part can be supplied to the war."

"From our material production site to the battle front, it takes a long sea transport, and then through the Baghdad Railway, which is insufficient and cut off, and then transported by car in the middle, and then sent to the front by rail."

"This road is more than ten thousand miles, and the loss of materials along the way is also very large. Every bullet sent to the front line is very precious."

"It will take time to organize a decent attack."

Liu Ming didn't care and started to shirk responsibility.

"Your Majesty..." Cyril smiled and wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Liu Ming.

"Mr. Ambassador, Charles and I are old friends. We haven't seen each other for a long time. I want to talk to him alone. Do you think it's okay?"

"Of course, I will find someone to communicate with you about your problem and try to come up with a result acceptable to both parties as soon as possible. My foreign minister is on the way to the palace. Please stay for a while."

Liu Ming interrupted Cyril forcefully and made arrangements directly. After that, he stared at him.

"Of course, it is a good thing for old friends to meet. I'm sorry, Your Majesty, I'm a little anxious. After all, the people of Europe are struggling in dire straits."

"Then your majesty, Mr. Charles, you talk first." Cyril took a breath and stood up with a smile.

Since the Huaxia Empire joined the war, it has become increasingly tough, and Britain has become more and more angry.

But it's useless to be angry. It's impossible for Britain to fall out with the Huaxia Empire at this time, otherwise the Huaxia Empire can unilaterally make peace with the Allies.

"Lin Hai, take Mr. Ambassador to the lounge and treat him well. When the Foreign Minister comes, take him directly to the Ambassador. Don't bother me." Liu Ming said to Secretary Wang.

"Okay, Your Majesty, Mr. Ambassador, please." Secretary Wang immediately moved.

Charles did not interfere throughout the whole process. He also wanted to have a private conversation with Liu Ming.

"Charles, the irrelevant people have left. What do those people in London want you to do this time?" After Cyril left, Liu Ming changed to a relaxed sitting posture and lit a cigarette.

"It's what Cyril said. Those idiots launched a summer offensive with great momentum. Millions of artillery shells were used in half a month. The offensive was launched on all fronts, and the intensity of the attack even exceeded the Battle of the Somme."

"But the offensive was not smooth. The German anti-tank weapons caused heavy casualties to the British tanks, and the attacking infantry suffered heavy losses from the attacks of German tanks. Everything was a mess."

"Those idiots were not prepared for this situation at all. The war has been in its third year, and they still treat the Germans as the Germans before. When will they make any progress?!"

"The generals and politicians made a self-evident plan far away from the battlefield, and then let the soldiers use their lives to prove that their naive plan was a joke!"

Charles lit a cigarette angrily, took a deep puff, and then continued,

"The Russian offensive made the politicians in London and Bordeaux excitedly declare that the Germans were no longer good, and urged the army to launch an offensive."

"For this offensive , the politicians carried out victory propaganda for two months and pressed most of the materials produced in the past three months. "

"They are waiting and looking forward to the news of victory, so that these politicians will become the great contributors to the victory of the war and reap fame and fortune."

"The battle was launched from the north and south of France. The north was led by Britain and the south was led by France. More than 1.5 million troops were mobilized, and the momentum was huge."

"In half a month, Britain suffered 120,000 casualties, France suffered 100,000 casualties, and consumed one-third of the reserve ammunition. The front line was pushed forward 14 miles, and it was still local!"

"The Germans were well prepared. Those politicians could not sit still. If they failed, they would go from heroes to sinners. Therefore, they encouraged other fronts to launch attacks to save the situation."

"The Italians have taken action, but it didn't work. They are encouraging the Russians, but the Russians have just finished a battle, and the material reserves are insufficient, so they don't hold out hope."

When Charles said this, he was indignant, and after he finished speaking, he finished smoking his cigarette.

It didn't take him long to say these words. He spoke too quickly.

"So, they thought of making a breakthrough from the Ottoman Empire? That's too unrealistic." Liu Ming frowned, as if he believed what Charles said directly.

"I don't think that Germany and Austria-Hungary will spare much power to the Ottoman Empire during such a huge battle, but the politicians may not have this intention."

"They may just need a victory, labeled as a victory of the Allies, like the Allies' summer offensive. As long as they do it and carry out certain operations, they can still maintain their position."

Charles shook his head and took out a cigarette again, but just held it in his hand without lighting it.

He smokes cigars and rarely smokes cigarettes.

"The Russian Empire is doomed to not have the strength to launch a new round of offensives. The Brusilov offensive consumed the Tsar's most elite guards and a huge amount of supplies."

"You know that Russia is a place with inconvenient transportation. The peripheral blood transfusion plan has to be transported from eastern Asia, and it is very difficult to replenish supplies to the front line."

"The current Russian Empire only has defensive power and absolutely no power to launch an offensive. If it launches it reluctantly, it will only fail, and it will fail quickly."

Liu Ming tapped the table lightly, staring at the burning cigarette butt. After he finished speaking, he looked at Charles and continued,

"Charles, what do you want us to do?"

Charles was stunned for a moment, perhaps because he didn't expect Liu Ming to be so straightforward, but he reacted immediately.

"From my standpoint as a British, I hope that the Huaxia Empire can launch an offensive and win a commendable victory."

"Although this will keep those damn guys in their positions, the British need a victory. They have had enough of the news of failure."

Charles said.

Liu Ming nodded lightly, then closed his eyes for several seconds.

"It's OK to launch an attack. It's just a matter of time."

"What I told Cyril just now was not all excuses. The Arab theater is not like Europe. Transportation is inconvenient, the battle area is vast, and the transportation of materials is very difficult and the consumption is also very huge."

"This leads to the fact that we have to spend a lot of time replenishing materials for each attack, otherwise we cannot guarantee victory in the battle, and the materials will be wasted and the time will be wasted."

"The answer I can give you is as soon as possible."

"But you have to know that the reason I say this is because of our personal friendship, not because I think of our summer offensive when I can't fight anymore."

"So, as a punishment, someone must pay the price."

Liu Ming stared at Charles' eyes with a grim look.

"What price?" Charles asked hurriedly.

"First, I heard from the Prime Minister that in our Great Bridge Plan, the Persian section progressed very slowly and was often disturbed. I hope this matter can be resolved." Liu Ming stretched out a finger.

"Although I don't know much about it, I can guarantee that there is no problem with this matter. The Great Six Bridge Project is just a business behavior. I will mobilize the parliamentarians to solve this problem." Charles nodded immediately.

"Second, it is a combat problem. It should not be a problem if it is beneficial to the war. The problem of transportation difficulties in the Arab war zone front line."

"We hope to get here as a naval transit station to assist the Sixth Army in seizing the coastal port cities of the Ottoman Empire in the future and open up the sea transportation line. This will speed up the next stage of the war and drive the Ottoman Empire out of the war as soon as possible."

Liu Ming pointed to a map of Europe hanging on the wall.

Although the map was large, Liu Ming did not directly point out where he wanted, but Charles, who came from the navy, roughly knew what Liu Ming wanted through Liu Ming's description.

"You mean, Cyprus?" Charles asked uncertainly.

Liu Ming nodded happily and took a puff of cigarette.

"Cyprus is the territory of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire as a whole belongs to the Arab war zone, and the Arab war zone is under our responsibility. In theory, our capture of Cyprus is in line with the agreement."

"And Cyprus is only 90 miles away from the nearest place of the Ottoman Empire, which is very suitable as a transit station for materials and personnel to attack the core Turkish region of the Ottoman Empire in the future."

"The only problem now is that in 1878, during the tenth Russo-Turkish War, Cyprus was entrusted to Britain."

Liu Ming saw that Charles' expression was uncertain but he didn't speak, and continued.

"Is it definitely here? There are many small islands in the Pacific and Indian Oceans." Charles chose to try to see if he could talk.

"The small islands in the Pacific and Indian Oceans cannot transfer personnel and materials to the Turkish region. The result will be the same at that time, and the progress will be slow." Liu Ming shook his head lightly.

"I see." Charles exhaled and nodded.

What transfer is just an excuse. Liu Ming has already said that this is a place under British trusteeship. Can't it be used as a transfer base for the Huaxia Empire?

When they say that, they are just quoting, and it is difficult to negotiate.

The reason why he did not want to settle on this is that Cyprus is only 400 miles away from the Suez Canal, and it is one of the reasons why Britain controls it.

However, thinking that the Chinese have already pushed the control line to Jerusalem, there is only one Sinai Peninsula away from the Suez Canal, and the Arabian Peninsula is connected to the Red Sea, so they don’t lack this island.

Just give it, anyway, someone else will take the blame for this matter, and he is the hero who facilitated the attack of the Chinese Empire, which enhances his importance.

"I will report your request to London, and I believe London will agree." Charles said with a smile.

"Don't be so serious, what are you going to eat later? I recommend you try Huaxia Hotpot. The last time you came, I didn't have the ingredients..." Liu Ming also showed a sincere smile...

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