Britain.
London.
When the news of the loss of 80,000 Australian troops came, the entire parliament exploded.
"What are you talking about? What are you talking about?"
William IV looked angry.
The other young and old people in the council also looked at each other.
Lost?
Not only failed, but failed so badly?
Eighty thousand!
That's an army of 80,000! A few days ago, William IV was still immersed in the glory and pride of the empire's conquests and establishment of colonies. This sudden defeat immediately made him sober.
"Dragon Flame Army?"
A strong murderous intention flashed across William IV's handsome face.
Parliament has already started to quarrel.
"Look, what am I saying...is it impossible? Australia just can't go!"
"This... 80,000-strong army..."
"His Majesty……"
"If this is a loss..."
The congressmen, represented by a group of squires, were all going crazy. Just because of an order from William IV, these squires almost all used their own wealth to invest in Australia... At this time, the prisoners and slaves they bought with money are still on the way, but what do you tell them? , Australia lost?
lost?
Britain is now a constitutional monarchy. How can the interests of these squires be lost like this?
Their anger was naturally directed at William IV and the old nobles.
Who will pay for this money?
Today, Britain's colonial system has actually become commercialized. They fought the war with all the money these country squires had collected. They are businessmen, and they are looking for economic benefits.
Failure makes them angry.
Duke Humphrey's face was also very gloomy at this time. This bullshit constitutional monarchy has really allowed these country bumpkins to take over. Think about what the king wanted to do and what the Vatican wanted to do. Was it the turn of these country bumpkins to speak?
"I never expected that our army would be so useless!"
"That Loggins must be court-martialed!"
"Whose person is that?"
The next words of these people almost made Humphrey angry.
In fact, Duke Humphrey felt numb when he heard the news. Such a powerful British navy was actually defeated. Not only was it defeated, but it was defeated instantly... This is a huge shame and a huge shame for Britain.
You must know that Britain is definitely the strongest country in the world today, especially in terms of economic development. Even the economic development of Britain's colonies makes the whole world salivate. Speaking of this, we have to return to the historical event of the Seven Years' War. Because it was during the Seven Years' War that Britain took North America from France.
Take the Americas as an example. In 1607, the British arrived on the Atlantic coast of North America and began to establish the first colony, Virginia. At that time, the economic development of the British North American colonies could simply be described as taking off.
Nowadays, the industrial and commercial development of the British North American colonies in the north can almost catch up with the British mainland, especially the shipbuilding industry of the British North American colonies. Almost all the large warships in Britain are now manufactured in North America.
In addition, the central region produces food, and North America produces crops and many products, which can even compete with Britain in the international market.
Otherwise, what do you think Britain gained during the Seven Years' War? Naturally, it’s the treasure land of North America!
now.
Britain continues to expand its colonial pace, and most of its military expenditures come from the economic benefits and taxes generated in North America.
Just one North American colony is so powerful, how about other places?
Such a powerful Britain was defeated by someone else in the first round? Who can bear it?
"Logins Loggins...this waste, waste!"
Humphrey endured all the strange and sinister noises from these people, his fists already clenched.
"Quiet, quiet!"
William IV's face was gloomy, and someone next to him knocked the gavel again.
"Now that things have happened, we shouldn't keep arguing here, but should think about how to make up for it, right?"
William IV said lightly.
Eighty thousand troops...
He felt distressed too. How much pension will the British royal family pay?
The group of people gradually became quiet.
Duke Humphrey's eyes flashed with light: "Your Majesty, it seems that this dragon flame has become our biggest obstacle... The strength they showed in this naval battle is enough to make us afraid."
This sentence was recognized by everyone.
Dragon Flame...
Longyang...
William IV was also gnashing his teeth.
As long as anyone dares to hinder the strength of Britain, they will face the wrath of their empire on which the sun never sets!
Australia's defeat in World War I will have a very serious impact on Britain.
The loss of 80,000 troops represented a huge economic disaster for Britain. Similarly, it also affected the pace of British colonization. It is even possible that it will cause fission in the entire European structure.
"Any news from France?"
William IV asked thoughtfully.
"Your Majesty, Louis XV has begun to assemble the army. It seems that he must have some ideas..."
"Yeah?"
William IV's eyes flashed: "What do they want to do..."
In the past two hundred years, the powerful France has been the strongest enemy of Britain's rise. Although Britain won the final victory in the Seven Years' War... However, France was still strong and the situation in Europe was still confusing. If it weren't for Louis XV, it would indeed be a bit disappointing. France, which also has a powerful navy, would definitely pose a lot of obstacles to Britain.
William IV's idea was simple.
Long Yan is far away after all.
Although Long Yan is also powerful, what he values more is France on the other side of the ocean, which is currently the most threatening existence to them. Especially France's European partners, Sweden, Austria, etc... These are also powerful countries with considerable naval strength.
If Australia is defeated this time, let them have some idea again and unite.
That is definitely not an optimistic thing for Britain.
"The latest archbishop has just been appointed... If France wants to start from the Holy See, it is probably unlikely..."
Almost everyone in Europe believes in Catholicism. European powers often went to war over the legitimacy of the archbishop's status. This is also a means of legitimizing war...
so.
When they heard that France was taking action, the first thing those people in Britain naturally considered was the Holy See...
"Then they..."
William IV began to frown.
