"If the navy tries its best, won't it have any chance of winning?" Yamagata Aritomo spoke.
"Lord Yamagata, German fleet's advantage is really too great. Even if Imperial Navy tries his best, I'm afraid there will be no hope. If we are lucky, we may be able to defeat the Germany people. However, the possibility of that is no more than 30%." General Yashiro Rokuro said.
Yamagata Aritomo's brows couldn't help but frown. He knew that since the navy said this, it wasn't that they were afraid of death and therefore avoided fighting, but that they really didn't have much chance of winning. In that case, letting the navy go to war would be tantamount to letting them die.
Although Yamagata Aritomo is from the army, he also knows that it is not easy for Island Nation to build a strong navy. Before First Sino-Japanese War, Emperor Meiji took the lead in eating only two meals a day in order to build the navy. The money saved was used in the construction of the navy. Other Island Nation people naturally followed Emperor Meiji as an example. It is precisely because of this that with the concerted efforts of Island Nation, they were able to defeat Qing China, who was strong on the outside and incompetent on the inside, among First Sino-Japanese War, and won a great victory. Since then, Island Nation has embarked on a path of rapid development.
Now, Island Nation Navy's strength has become even stronger. However, their enemies are also stronger. German Navy's strength is the best in the world. Even if a random Expeditionary Fleet is dispatched, it will be more powerful than all Island Nation Navy combined. This disparity in strength is enough to make Island Nation Navy feel desperate.
"Gentlemen, what do you think we should do?" Yamagata Aritomo said. He couldn't think of any good solution. It is almost impossible to keep the navy as much as possible and at the same time drive away German Expeditionary Fleet.
"We need to expose the Germany people's ugly behavior to the world, and let all countries in the world condemn them!" said Foreign Minister Kato Takaaki.
"In this case, Empire can certainly gain sympathy from the whole world. However, it is impossible for other countries to go to war against Germany for the Empire. Therefore, it has no substantive significance." Yamagata Aritomo shook his head.
"The only way is to defeat the Germany people. In this way, the crisis can be resolved. As for the others, they will not be of much use." Oka Ichinosuke said.
Everyone naturally knows that this is the best way. However, this method is also the least likely to succeed! If Island Nation Navy had the strength to defeat German Expeditionary Fleet, they would have gone to sea to fight German Navy long ago. Who wouldn't want the credit of delivering it to your door! However, if you are going to die, you have to think twice.
"Senior Senator, gentlemen. If the navy needs to go to sea to fight against the Germany people, the navy can go to sea to fight. However, the outcome is unpredictable. We will do our best to defeat the Germany people!" General Yashiro Rokuro said.
No one spoke, and if they did, they would be asking the Navy to die. If the Navy wins, then everything will be fine. But if the navy fails, or even is annihilated, then they will have to bear the infamy of sending the navy to death. By then, the consequences may be very serious. Even Elder Statesmen, who is in a high position, would not dare to speak like this easily.
"Report, Prime Minister, gentlemen. Hamamatsu was attacked by German fleet." Secretary Prime Minister reported sweating profusely.
"What?" Everyone present was stunned. They couldn't believe that the Germany people dared to destroy Hamamatsu after destroying Shizuoka.
"Damn it, Germany people really want to destroy all our coastal cities!"
"We can't let the Germany people continue to do this? If they attack our city again, we will pay a greater price!"
"Hamamatsu will be Nagoya. What if Germany attacks Nagoya after destroying Hamamatsu?"
"No, people in coastal cities must be evacuated. Otherwise, the foundation of the Empire will be destroyed by the Germany people!"
"Damn Germany people, why don't they go to hell!"
All kinds of curses filled the conference room. The entire Island Nation's Cabinet was in chaos because Hamamatsu was also attacked by Germany people.
"Yashiro, the navy will attack immediately. Prepare to fight to the death with the Germany people! Now, we have no other choice." Yamagata Aritomo ordered.
"Yes, Lord Yamagata!" General Yashiro Rokuro replied. Then he turned and left the conference room to prepare for the expedition.
"I hope Amaterasu Omikami can protect us and defeat the Germany people in one fell swoop!" Inoue Kaoru sighed.
"Germany people will go to hell! We can definitely defeat them!" Matsukata Masayoshi said.
General Yashiro Rokuro returned to the Naval Ministry and informed Admiral Shimamura Hayao and Admiral Ijūin Gorō of Cabinet's decision. The two of them also knew that by this time, it would be impossible for the navy not to go to war. They absolutely cannot allow German Navy to plunder Island Nation along the coast. Although the army is powerful, it is impossible to deal with the enemy's fleet. Everything depends on the navy.
"Well, now we only have to fight to the death with the Germany people. Hopefully, we can defeat them!" Admiral Shimamura Hayao said.
"I immediately ordered the fleet to prepare and set off tonight. Tomorrow we will have a decisive battle with the Germany people. If Amaterasu Omikami protects us, we may be able to defeat them. Otherwise, we will all be broken into pieces and fight to the last soldier!" Admiral Ijūin Gorō said.
In the evening, bad news came again. After German fleet destroyed Hamamatsu, it also launched an artillery attack on Nagoya. Although the residents living in Nagoya have evacuated in advance, there are still many people who are unwilling to leave their homes. Under the bombardment of German fleet, Nagoya turned into ruins. You know, this is one of the few big cities in Island Nation!
That night, Island Nation Navy's Combined Fleet passed from Tokyo Bay through Uraga Channel, entered Sagami Bay, and began to search south for traces of German fleet. They have no other choice now but to fight to the death with the Germany people. After learning that three big cities had been destroyed by the Germany people, the officers and soldiers of Island Nation Navy were also filled with indignation. They were like wild wolves, howling and wanting to fight the Germany people.
However, as Admiral Ijūin Gorō, who is united with Fleet Commander, his heart is very solemn. He knew that this time it was like they were going to die. It is very difficult and almost impossible to defeat German fleet.