In the Mediterranean, seabirds fly over the calm sea from time to time. In April, the Mediterranean has a mild climate.

With the opening of the Suez Canal, ships from Europe to Asia often no longer detour the Cape of Good Hope, but instead passes through the Mediterranean and enters the Red Sea from the Suez Canal. In this way, it will undoubtedly save a lot of voyages. This also makes the Mediterranean routes become more and more busy.

A fleet of warships flying the flag of St. George slowly sailed on the sea. The thick smoke from the thick chimneys seemed to gather in the sky into a large group of dark clouds. This fleet was the main fleet of the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet. After France invaded northern Spain, the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet was responsible for blocking the eastern coast of Spain, mainly including the Balearic Sea and the Alvoran Sea. Although the navy of the Kingdom of Spain was not weak, it was far from comparable to the British Navy. Even the Mediterranean Fleet of the British Navy was enough to confront the Spanish Navy. Not to mention, there was a powerful fleet drawn from the local fleet in the southwestern Spain.

The British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet, except for supply ships and small gunboats, has a total of 14 "Pearl Class" cruisers, 8 "Orlando Class" battleships and 4 "Nelson Class" battleships. Such strength is already the second most powerful fleet after the British Navy's local fleet. In contrast, all warships of the Spanish Navy were imported from the Chinese Empire, including 12 "Summer Class" cruisers, 6 "Western Zhou Class" battleships and 4 "Eastern Zhou Class" battleships. The number of warships is less than that of the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet, and although the quality is similar, it is even slightly stronger than that of the British Navy. However, the quality of the Spanish Navy is far from comparable to that of the British Navy. Therefore, the Spanish Navy is far from the opponent of the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet.

Only the Kingdom of Spain and France's navy are relatively strong in the Mediterranean coast. The Spanish Navy is not an opponent of the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet, but France is also an ally of Britain. This makes the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet become the overlord of the entire Mediterranean Fleet. The current commander of the Mediterranean Fleet, General Houston Stewart, is even more domineering.

"The Spaniards were hiding in the port and didn't dare to come out to fight us. Otherwise, we would be able to easily sink them all!" Admiral Houston Stewart was chattering shamelessly on the Mediterranean Fleet flagship 'Northampton'.

The overall strength of the Spanish Navy is almost able to compete with the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet. However, all the warships of the Spanish Navy are also divided into the Mediterranean Fleet and the Atlantic Fleet. After this split in two, the Spanish Navy's Mediterranean Fleet is no match for the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet at all. Therefore, when the British Navy blocked the east coast of Spain, the Spanish Navy's Mediterranean Fleet was all staying in the home port to preserve its strength. Under the protection of the shore defense artillery at the naval base, even the British Navy did not dare to launch an attack rashly. After all, the two sides have not yet started a war. If the British Navy takes the initiative to launch an attack, then war is probably inevitable!

The Spanish Navy received the order to preserve its strength. Although the coastline was blocked, Spain paid a heavy price. It also made the Spanish Navy's officers and soldiers very aggrieved. However, their strength was not as strong as others, so they could only endure it for the time being. Fortunately, they didn't have to wait too long, and soon the powerful fleet of Spain's Eastern allies would come. At that time, with the help of the inside and outside, they would definitely be able to break the British Navy's blockade.

In Houston, when Admiral Stewart was chattering about the Spanish Navy, the main force of the 5th Fleet of the Imperial Navy was on the Balearic Sea. They had already passed the Suez Canal a week ago. However, this route was completely unfamiliar to the Imperial Navy. The hydrological situation, etc., were provided by merchant ships and allied navies. The 5th Fleet of the Imperial Navy can take this opportunity to investigate the hydrological situation of this route, which is very necessary for the Imperial Navy to go to Europe to fight in the future.

Now, the 5th Fleet of the Imperial Navy, with the addition of the "Qin-class" battleship, "Solar-class Improved" cruiser and "Tiangang-class" destroyer, has become increasingly huge. From the scale of the fleet, the 5th Fleet of the Imperial Navy now has 4 "Qin-class" battleships, 3 "Eastern Zhou-class" battleships, four "Western Zhou-class" battleships, 6 "Solar-class" cruisers, 6 "Solar-class" cruisers, 9 "Tiangang-class" destroyers and 9 "Tiangang-class" cruisers. There are a total of 41 combat ships. The 1st Fleet of the Imperial Navy is also of the same scale. As for the Pacific Fleet of the Imperial Navy, it is only equipped with "Xia-class" cruisers and "Shang-class" cruisers, and its strength is relatively weak.

In addition, the "Western Han-class" battleships, as well as new-class cruisers and destroyers, are also under intense construction. Once these warships are in service, the strength of the Imperial Navy will rise to a higher level. Of course, the Empire has also paid a huge price for these warships. The annual military expenditure is tilted towards the navy and replaced by advanced warships. At least, the Empire will not stop building warships on a large scale until victory in future wars.

This time, the Imperial Navy sent the main force of the 5th Fleet to Europe in order to rescue the Kingdom of Spain, break the British Navy's blockade of the Kingdom of Spain, and also support the Kingdom of Spain. After all, the only one that the Empire can reinforce the Kingdom of Spain at the fastest speed was the navy.

The battleship "King Xiaowen of Qin" is the flagship of the 5th Fleet of the Imperial Navy. This is the first "Qin-class" battleship equipped by the 5th Fleet of the Imperial Navy. When the battleship "King Xiaowen of Qin" like a hill joined the 5th Fleet, Lieutenant General Lu Haipeng, the commander of the 5th Fleet, was immediately attracted by the warship and immediately replaced the flagship for this warship.

"Chief of Staff, is there any enemy situation?" asked Lieutenant General Lu Haipeng. As he got closer and closer to Spain, Lieutenant General Lu Haipeng became more and more cautious. After all, he is fighting in the Mediterranean region now, and it is far away from the empire's land. For the Imperial Navy, it is even more unfamiliar.

"Commander, there is not yet! The information we received from the Spanish, the British Navy Mediterranean Fleet is patrolling the Balearic sea. If we go directly to Spain, we should be able to meet them!" said Lieutenant General Ye Feng, chief of staff of the 5th Fleet.

"Yes!" Lieutenant General Lu Haipeng nodded. As he grew older, his personality was no longer as frivolous as before, and he became more and more like a senior navy general.

"Commander, with our current strength, even if we encounter the 5th British Navy Fleet, there is no need to be afraid. They are no match for us at all!" Lieutenant General Ye Feng said confidently.

This time, although the 5th Fleet of the Imperial Navy was not dispatched in full swing, it has gathered most of the main forces. All four "Qin-class" battleships were dispatched, two "Eastern Zhou-class" battleships came, and two "Western Zhou-class" battleships also came. There were also four "Solar-class" improved cruisers and four "Solar-class" cruisers, as well as four "Tiangang-class" cruisers and four "Tiangang-class" cruisers. Such strength could be enough to defeat the opponent even if we fought with the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet with all our might. Not to mention, the powerful firepower of the four "Qin-class" battleships alone was enough to tear any British Navy's warships to pieces!

Compared with the "Solar Class Improved" cruiser, the displacement has increased slightly. There are almost no changes in the military equipment and armor, with only minor changes. However, the power has increased a lot, and the maximum speed of the "Solar Class Improved" cruiser has increased to 22 knots. The changes in the "Tiangang Class Improved" destroyer and the "Tiangang Class" destroyer are the same. The increase in speed makes the warships have a higher chance of success when carrying out torpedo attacks. Of course, this is the killer weapon of the Imperial Navy. At least before the real naval battle is exposed, the Imperial Navy does not intend to use this weapon. Even when conducting relevant training, it blocks the nearby waters. Otherwise, once the enemy is known, the Imperial Navy's combat power will be greatly reduced.

"His Excellency Commander, we have sent a telegram from China asking us to pay close attention to the nearby waters. A week ago, the main force of the 5th Fleet of the Chinese Navy had passed the Suez Canal, and now it may have reached the western Mediterranean!" Lieutenant General Henry Codrington, Chief of Staff of the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet, said to Admiral Houston Stewart.

"I know, tell those guys in China that no matter whether the Chinese will appear or not, we will block the eastern seas of Spain!" Admiral Houston Stewart was very confident in his fleet.

"Woo!" At this time, the sound of an alarm whistle came.

"General, the warship report in front, a large number of enemy ships were found in the eastern waters. It should be the warships of the Chinese Navy!" A staff officer reported to General Houston Stewart.

"Damn it! Those Chinese who were raised by bitches really dared to come. Order the ships to enter the state of combat readiness!" General Houston Stewart cursed angrily and immediately issued an order.

"Yes, General!"

The British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet immediately began to change its formation and position. At the same time, the turrets on the warship also began to rotate, pointing to the place where the 5th Fleet of the Imperial Navy appeared.

At the same time, the 5th Fleet of the Imperial Navy also discovered the British Navy Mediterranean Fleet. (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, the novel is better, updated and faster!

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