Another World: Naval Storm

[Congratulations Commander for winning a small battle]

[Congratulations Commander for obtaining 4,000 Merit Points]

[I wish the commander good luck in military affairs]

"An easy fight!"

"What are you talking about? Look at the sweat on your head!"

"Of course it's hot in the engine room. If you don't believe me, come down and try it!" The chief engineer wiped the sweat and oil stains from his head.

At the same time, Puerto Cabello, 70 nautical miles away, was being bombarded by the Triple Powers, and all Bolivarian ships seen in the open sea were sunk.

"What? They dare to attack the Drake Empire Navy?" Vice Admiral Ballard, the commander of the Three Kingdoms' Joint Fleet, was very annoyed when he received the news that the Botuka was attacked. "Order the Botuka to wait in the open sea. They have completed their mission well. Now it's up to us!"

The Bolivarians in Puerto Cabello trembled under rounds of artillery fire, and the crews of merchant ships from other countries hid in sturdy buildings and cursed the tyranny of the three countries.

After shelling Puerto Cabello, Lieutenant General Ballard looked at the ruins and remembered to issue an ultimatum to the Bolivarian government on December 1902, 12. Two days later, the three-nation fleet blockaded the Bolivarian coast, broke into La Guaira Harbor, detained all Bolivarian naval vessels, and destroyed the coastal defense batteries.

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Yemelika Republic, White House.

"It seems that the Drake Empire and the Taren Kingdom do not care about Yemelica's statement." Theodore Roosevelt, the current president of the Yemelica Republic, threw away the document about Bolivar's ultimatum in his hand and said.

"Yes, Mr. President." Secretary of State John Hay said, "The Drake Empire and the Talen Kingdom always ignore the power of Yemelica. We should teach them a lesson this time!"

"Of course, America belongs to the Americans, and the Yemelica Republic has a need to maintain order in America!" Theodore paused, "With a big stick in hand, soft words in mouth. Since the Drake Empire and Talen refuse to listen to advice, let the Yemelica Navy communicate with them!"

Yemelica's European fleet and the South Atlas Sea fleet were ordered to sail to the high seas near Bolivar. Navy Minister Moody ordered the warships in the American waters to assemble and form a joint fleet of 81 warships.

On December 12, Theodore summoned the Drake Empire's ambassador to Yemelica, De Holleben, to the White House to state the Yemelica government's position on American issues: if the Drake Empire takes invasive actions against the Bolivarian Republic or other American countries, the Yemelica Republic will have to intervene militarily for the sake of peace in America.

"I hope that His Majesty the Emperor of your country can sit down and resolve this international dispute through arbitration and negotiation for the sake of world peace!" Commander Theodore said sincerely.

"Of course, our country has always adhered to the principle of peace in dealing with the Bolivarian issue!" Ambassador Holleben evaded Theodore.

"Then I hope that within 10 days, the Drake Empire can give a response to the Bolivarian Republic's questions!"

"This..." Holleben looked into Theodore's sharp eyes and couldn't say no.

Before the Drake Empire could respond, on the 9th, the Drake Empire Navy engaged in a firefight with the Bolivar Navy during a blockade operation, severely damaging its fleet.

As the three countries launched a blockade against Bolivar, the Bolivar issue began to gradually attract the attention of public opinion in various countries. In all major newspapers in Yemelica, there were reports about the Drake Empire's military threats to the security of the Americas, and the public's hostility towards the Drake Empire suddenly increased.

In Tarun, when people talked about the situation in Bolivar, they all thought that the government's alliance with the Drak Empire was a foolish act, and various voices against adventurist policies became stronger, forgetting that Tarun and Drak were friendly countries more than a decade ago, and the royal families of the two countries were still blood relatives. The upper echelons of the Tarun Kingdom were very dissatisfied with this, believing that Yemelica was using public opinion to hijack the government's decision.

The next day, the Drak Empire Navy cruisers and the Talen cruisers joined forces to bomb the coast of Bolivar, and the two sides also competed to see who could shoot more accurately.

On Sunday, December 1902, 12, Theodore met again with Drak's ambassador to Yemelica, De Holleben, at the White House, hoping to get a reply from him.

"Mr. Ambassador, your country's war behavior is very disappointing!" Commander Theodore's show of force came immediately.

"Mr. President, you should know that sometimes front-line commanders will misunderstand the orders given. The Empire has strictly prohibited random firing!" Holleben was also embarrassed and could only explain.

"Mr. Ambassador, the Yemelica government is very concerned about the Bolivarian issue and hopes that your country will respond as soon as possible!" Theodore was very dissatisfied with Holleben's answer.

In the message delivered to Emperor William, Holleben specifically mentioned, "President Theodore's attitude is very firm! I have no doubt about the Yemelica government's determination to go to war!"

On December 12, the Talen Federal Congress passed a resolution on the Bolivar issue, arguing that the issue should be resolved through arbitration. On the same day, a secret meeting was held at the White House. After the meeting, the Yemelica fleet began to sail towards the Bolivar port. Yemelica newspapers began to report extensively on the news that the Yemelica Navy would conduct military exercises in the Bolivar Sea.

On the 17th, the Yemelica Navy fleet blocked the Drake Navy fleet, isolating the Drake ships from the port of La Guaira. The three-nation joint fleet had already fallen apart, the fleets of Tarun and Itli Kingdom had been recalled, leaving only the Drake Empire Navy waiting for orders.

"The cruiser Texas, the battleship Indiana, the battleship Iowa, the battleship Illinois, the battleship Alabama..." On the Botuka, officers were identifying the warships one by one that were blocking the Drake Empire Navy fleet.

The actual strength of these Yemelik battleships cannot match that of the dreadnoughts built in the Drake Empire's shipyard. Unfortunately, reality is stronger than people, and the dreadnoughts cannot be built instantly and then teleported to America.

"It's so big!"

"I think 305mm is too small. The Empire should build warships with larger caliber guns!"

"There are a lot of them, too. Intelligence shows there is another squadron in Cabello Harbor!"

"We only have a dozen warships in total. We are not as good as the Yankees in both quantity and quality. Does the Empire really want to go to war?"

"I don't know whether the war will start or not, I only know that the soldiers of the Empire are not afraid of life and death!" The captain interrupted their discussion. "Wait for the Empire's order! Everyone must cheer up and don't relax until the last moment!"

"For the empire!" the captain encouraged everyone.

"For the Empire!" the crowd shouted.

On December 12, at the deadline set by Yemelica, the Drak Empire Parliament held a secret vote and decided to accept arbitration. Two days later, the Drak Empire and the Kingdom of Talen formally invited Theodore to arbitrate their debt lawsuit against Bolivar.