After the Cabinet meeting, Churchill answered Naval Ministry. Prime Minister Asquith has made a decision and ordered Royal Navy to go to sea for a decisive battle with German Navy. Therefore, Churchill has no other choice but to follow this order.
However, Churchill does not think that now is the best reality. However, German Navy actually chose to bombard Germany's coastal cities to force Royal Navy to go to sea to fight, which made it impossible for Royal Navy to shrink down. Otherwise, the Germany people might really destroy all the Britain coastal cities. In that case, there would be even less need to continue this battle. After the coastal cities were destroyed, Britain couldn't hold on at all.
More importantly, Britain's shipyards are all located in coastal areas. Once these shipyards are destroyed, Britain will be even less capable of continuing the war. In fact, there is no possibility of a comeback.
"Send Telegram to Grand Fleet and tell them the news that Edinburgh was bombarded. Also, tell them that Prime Minister has issued an order asking them to go to sea to fight the Germany people. I hope they can act according to the scheduled plan and fight for a glimmer of life for the British Empire." Churchill said to the secretary.
"Yes, Your Excellency." The secretary immediately went to send Telegram.
"Despicable Germany people, have you tried everything you can to defeat British Empire? God bless British Empire, and you must win this naval battle!" Churchill secretly prayed to God.
When the disparity in strength is too great and the chance of winning is too small, praying to God for victory has become their only way. Of course, this is just a spiritual sustenance.
Scapa Flow, Royal Navy Grand Fleet command. Although it was already late at night, the headquarters was still brightly lit. German Navy has left the port, which has put great pressure on Grand Fleet. Because they know that German Navy's target is them. If they don't do it right, they will lose completely in the next naval battle. At the same time, British Empire will suffer failure for this reason.
"Is there any news about Germany?" John? Admiral Jellicoe asked.
"Your Excellency Commander, not yet. However, what is certain is that German fleet is probably not too far away from Scapa Flow. This afternoon, their Reconnaissance Aircraft just passed over Scapa Flow." David? Vice Admiral Beatty said.
"It seems that the damn Germany people want to block us here. If we go out to sea, we will definitely run into them." John? Admiral Jellicoe couldn't help but curse. German Navy's tactics of defeating them left them with no room for extra play!
"General, this is an urgent Telegram from London." A Communications Officer ran in in a hurry.
John? Admiral Jellicoe quickly took Telegram. After reading Telegram, his face turned livid.
"Damn Germany people, they are so despicable!" John? Admiral Jellicoe cursed.
"What's wrong? Your Excellency Commander!" David? Vice Admiral Beatty asked.
"This evening, Germany people attacked Edinburgh. The entire Edinburgh port was reduced to ruins. Not only were all the shipyards destroyed, but at least a thousand civilians died in the shelling of Germany people." John? Admiral Jellicoe said.
"What? Damn Germany people, how dare they do that? Aren't they afraid of being condemned by the whole world?" David? Vice Admiral Beatty was stunned at first, and then became furious.
"Hmph! The Germany people have done everything they can to defeat us. How could they be afraid of condemnation? It won't have any impact on them at all." John? Admiral Jellicoe said.
"Damn it, if we can defeat the Germany people, I will definitely lead the fleet to destroy all the Germany people's coastal cities!" David? Vice Admiral Beatty said through gritted teeth.
However, both he and John? Admiral Jellicoe knew that this would be very slim.
"Your Excellency Commander, does London have any other requirements?" David? Vice Admiral Beatty asked.
"Prime Minister has issued an order asking us to go to sea to fight the Germany people and prevent the Germany people from further attacking our coastal cities. Mr. Churchill requires us to carry out the action according to the original plan and destroy as many German warship as possible to create opportunities for subsequent actions," said John? Admiral Jellicoe.
"It seems that this battle between us and the Germany people is unavoidable. They can't let us continue to hide in the military port. And after they start shelling our coastal cities, it's impossible for us to hide anymore." David? Vice Admiral Beatty said.
John? Admiral Jellicoe nodded, the current situation is indeed like this.
"Give orders to each ship. In two hours, all warships will go to sea and fight Germany people." John? Admiral Jellicoe ordered.
"Yes, Your Excellency Commander. However, I do think that this order should be issued to all officers and soldiers with Loudspeakers. By the way, tell them that Germany people bombarded Edinburgh, arousing everyone's anger. In the excitement of the situation, perhaps, the fleet's strength can be brought into full play, and maybe a miracle will happen." David? Vice Admiral Beatty said.
John? Admiral Jellicoe knows that David? Beatty is unwilling to give up any chance of winning. Of course, doing so is also very beneficial to British Royal Navy. It would be the best if they could defeat German Navy with their strength.
Half an hour later, John? Admiral Jellicoe, through the radio, all the officers and soldiers like Royal Navy Grand Fleet gave a speech.
"British Empire naval officers, now, I have to tell you some sad news. This evening, the Germany people sent a fleet to bombard Edinburgh, destroying the entire port and causing a large number of civilian casualties. The Germany people did this just to force us to go to sea to fight them. If we don't go to sea, they will definitely continue to bombard our coastal cities. By then, more cities will be destroyed by the Germany people, and more people will die in the bombardment of the Germany people.
Although, our strength may not be as good as Germany people. But we can no longer sit back and wait. We must stand up and fight the Germany people. This is our responsibility. Even if he is killed by Germany people because of this, he will not hesitate. I believe that all Royal Navy soldiers are Valiant, not cowards! "John? Admiral Jellicoe's words were transmitted to the ears of every Grand Fleet soldier through the radio.
Suddenly, the entire fleet burst out with strong courage and fighting will.