Another World: Naval Storm

The important officials of Japan knelt obediently outside the Kyoto Imperial Palace without the emperor having to pull them out of bed.

Emperor Kikuchi made them kneel for an hour before letting them into the house. "Tell me, Yokohama was robbed and the people of Kyoto are in panic. How are we going to explain this to the people?"

"We are sinners..." The group of people knelt in the room again.

"Although I don't want to blame you, the anger of the people will not forgive you. You have to think of a good countermeasure..." Emperor Kikuchi said seriously.

At this time, the losses caused by Japan's shelling were roughly calculated. More than a hundred houses in Yokohama were destroyed, more than a thousand people were killed or injured, the armored coastal defense team was almost wiped out, and property losses exceeded 10 million yen.

"The navy was valiant. Their spirits should be placed in the Kyoto Soul-Calling Shrine and worshipped by the people!" Emperor Kikuchi first gave a sweet treat to the officers and soldiers who died in the battle, then turned around and gave a blow to the important officials in the room. "Rewards and punishments should be clear, and no one should be neglected! Let's encourage each other!"

That is to say, you still want to push someone to take responsibility. This matter is too big, and the emperor must not be at fault. It is better for you to admit it yourself, then everyone will be better off.

"Your Majesty, I am an old and stupid minister, and I apologize to you!" The 67-year-old commander of the Japanese coastal defense force bowed 360 degrees to Emperor Kikuchi. Originally, Yamaya was going to the coastal defense force to retire, but who knew that such a thing would happen.

If someone stands up, Emperor Kikuchi will be very satisfied. He will save his face and will not take it out on you anymore.

"Although you have made a small mistake, I will give you a lighter sentence in consideration of your past achievements. Go home and enjoy the happiness of your family!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Shanwu and his men left the palace after saying this. He will never have the chance to set foot here again.

"This vengeance must be avenged. What do you think?"

"According to Taren's news, this assault fleet is composed entirely of Drake people. We can protest to the Drake Empire and ask them to withdraw their fleet!" said Foreign Minister Aoki Shuzo.

"Too weak! The Empire should destroy them and avenge the officers and soldiers who died!" Army Chief of General Staff Tamagene Jitaro felt that Aoki Shuzo was a little weak. The Navy representative, on the other hand, rarely agreed with the Army in attitude and was determined to fight to the end.

"The Empire has the power to destroy this fleet, but capturing them is a problem!"

"Tohei Shimosaburo is an expert, let him solve it!"

"The second fleet of the Russians is about to arrive, and Tohei Shimosaburo needs to deal with them. The rise and fall of the empire depends on this, so let someone else solve this matter!" Emperor Kikuchi knows the importance of the matter, and Tohei Shimosaburo needs to concentrate on dealing with the Russians.

"Since the Russians can ask for reinforcements, why can't we?" Prime Minister Ito Hirobumi's words inspired everyone.

"You mean... invite the Talen people?" Yugen Jitaro guessed what he meant.

"Mr. Aoki, this matter requires you to step forward and have a good talk with the Taren people. After all, driving the Russians out of the Far East is also their goal!" Emperor Kikuchi was very satisfied with this method.

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"Okay, okay... they are much better than you bunch of losers... remember to give them a raise." The Tsar was so happy after hearing the news that he drank two more glasses.

Fortunately, the Tsar's ministers had their own plans, and the last time they stopped paying the volunteer soldiers' salaries, they didn't do it. Otherwise, when the Drakens stopped fighting because of the suspension of their salaries, the Tsar would blame them, and they would at least lose half their lives.

"Yes, Your Majesty. The Japanese are in great disgrace this time. It is said that the shells hit the Japanese emperor's bathroom!" Witt said humorously in a clown-like manner.

"Haha, maybe you even peed your pants!" The Tsar laughed happily. No matter whether this is true or not, at least it can make the Tsar happy now.

"Ramus, tell my cousin to reward them handsomely! That...that Leo? The rank of colonel in a military academy is too low. He should be at least a major general in Rakshasa! Also, find a way to tell Colonel Leo that there will be a reward of 5 gold pounds for sinking a Japanese warship!" The Tsar said generously. You know, in 1905, a dreadnought ship was only worth 178 million gold pounds.

"Your Majesty, Leo's fleet has destroyed 10 Japanese ships." The Tsar spoke readily, and Finance Minister Witte, who was paying the money, had to remind him.

"Didn't I mean after that?" the Tsar said cunningly.

"Of course, Your Majesty, it's your word!" Another round of flattery.

"The 2nd Pacific Fleet hasn't arrived in the Far East yet? How can it be worse than the Drakes?" The Tsar asked neurotically about the situation of his own fleet.

"Your Majesty, the fleet is almost at Cam Ranh Bay in Annan. After a short rest, it will detour to Vladivostok and wait for the opportunity to fight the Japanese again!" reported Navy Minister Mikhail.

"Tell me, is there a chance for us to rest before fighting the Japanese?" The Tsar was still somewhat unwilling.

Mikhail didn't dare to look into the Tsar's eyes, but still said, "Your Majesty, the best option now is to preserve our strength. Although the Second Fleet is not weaker than the Japanese Combined Fleet, but..."

"No need to say anything, let's go to Vladivostok as planned." The Tsar's temper did not flare up after all.

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"Haha, Leo is very good. His four warships are more brilliant than the record of the entire Pacific Fleet of the Rakshasa!" Emperor William of Drake was very happy.

"Yes, Your Majesty! In fact, this is just a test. The warships that Leo sank were all old-fashioned warships and their combat effectiveness was not very good!" Piltz explained.

"Don't spoil the fun, Piltz. Nicola asked me to commend Leo and even said he would give him the rank of major general in Luosha. He is very happy now!"

"The strength of the four warships is still a little weak. Leo is just fighting guerrilla warfare, and the threat they pose to the combined fleet is actually limited!"

"Then why don't you send some more warships to Leo? The Far East Fleet still has a few cruisers available!" Emperor William really hopes that Leo can do something big again.

"Your Majesty, no, have you forgotten Ambassador Talen's warning yesterday?"

"Humph, of course I remember that Taren is interfering in the internal affairs of the Drake Empire!" Emperor William said indignantly.

"The Taren people rejected Japan's request for volunteer troops to join the war. If we want to increase the number of volunteers, the Taren people will definitely join the war! Then Leo's fleet will be in danger." Piltz said slowly.

"What do you think of the situation in the Far East?"

"The Russians have actually been eliminated in the Far East. If it weren't for the Tsar's insistence, Romania and Japan would have already reached peace talks!" Piltz analyzed.

"We can't let them negotiate easily. We must deplete the strength of the Russians. Otherwise, when Nikola turns his attention back to the Onebaroa continent, we will be under great pressure!" Emperor William thought for a long time before speaking.

"The Franks will not allow the Russians' power to be dispersed. They have been trying to win over the Russians to deal with us. If the Franks had helped the Russians with all their strength, the war in the Far East would not have turned out like this. The Franks are waiting for the Russians to fail in the Far East so that they can bring them together to face our pressure!" Prime Minister Hohenlohe analyzed.