The Rise of the Empire

"And we also persuaded the Russians to deploy some 6,000-ton protected cruisers in Southeast Asia when the war started. These domed cruisers are too fragile to be used in large-scale decisive naval battles, but they have a long range and high speed. , is very suitable for breaking diplomatic relations. Our fleet stationed in the Far East will provide supplies and intelligence assistance to the Russians. Japan is an island country, and the sea line of communication is their lifeblood! And if the Japanese want to maintain their own line of communication, then they must It needs to divide the troops, and this gives the Russians a chance to defeat the Japanese fleet, as long as they can defeat the Japanese combined fleet, then there will be no suspense in this war." Benson said. \u003c/p\u003e"But if we want to do the latter, we need the help of the Germans. Because most of the supplies needed by our Far East Fleet come from the German colonies in the Far East. In addition to artillery shells, the Russians The materials needed to destroy the warships may have to be provided by the Germans." Benson said. \u003c/p\u003e"There is no problem with this. I have already greeted Prince Ruprecht, and he promised to persuade the Kaiser to help us. I still believe in the efficiency of this old friend, but I still I hope you can go to Bavaria to see if you can get the Germans on our side.\u003c/p\u003e "Okay, I will contact Bavaria. However, judging from the reaction of the Germans this time, they did not have much interest in the war in the Far East, and the so-called support for the Russians was just to make more money. "Benson thought for a while and said.\u003c/p\u003e"You are right, because Germany has no other interests in the Far East other than doing business, and now they can't stretch their hands that long! And this is why we can become friends with the Germans. Our interests do not conflict. I have a hunch that in the future, Germany will conflict with the British, and at that time, it will be the time for the rise of the United States! "Roosevelt said.\u003c/p\u003e"The Kaiser wants to know your views on the Russo-Japanese War, especially the navy. How sure do you think the Russian navy is to win? "Tirpitz once again came to Swan Castle, where he met Crown Prince Ruprecht and Concubine Mary who were on vacation. This time, his purpose of coming was not only to congratulate the prince on behalf of Prussia on becoming ****In addition, it is also necessary to know the prince's opinion on this war.\u003c/p\u003e "Russia can't win. "Prince Ruprecht answered very simply.\u003c/p\u003e "So what if Americans help? "Tirpitz thought for a while and said. "According to the information we have received, they will also directly order 3 to 4 capital ships from the US Navy before Russia goes to war. If this transaction can be successful, then the number of Russian capital ships will increase. Directly reach 20 ships! Under the command of the famous Russian navy general Makanov, the Russian navy has every chance to defeat its opponent through a major decisive battle. For an island country like Japan, the failure of the navy means the failure of the war. Not only can it not support the mainland army, Even local survival is a problem. "\u003c/p\u003e "I have been wondering about a question now, why do you always set the strategies and tactics of both sides from a subjective point of view when discussing a certain war? I admit that if you look at the current naval forces of both sides, the Russians plus 4 capital ships do have a great advantage. But both sides of the war are constantly changing. Why do you think that the Japanese Navy will play its cards according to the plan you said? Don't forget that behind the Japanese is the most powerful country on the planet, and the Americans can provide the Russians with 4 warships before the war. Then the British can provide 8 ships! As long as the situation requires! "The prince said angrily. He was completely speechless about the various subjective thoughts within the German army.\u003c/p\u003eIn history, the British wanted to prevent the two Agility-class battleships from being acquired by Russia.

You can buy it with your own money, and at the same time contact Italy personally to sell the two Garibaldi-class armored cruisers to Japan before the Russians. The Americans on this plane have already had a stalemate with the British in the Philippines and South Africa. The two sides are considered half-enemies, and the British regard East Asia as one of their core goals to prevent Russia from expanding. If there is a human hand, the British will definitely take action. Isn't it just buying a battleship? The British were driven into a hurry, and there were officers and soldiers of the Royal Navy on the warships sold! \u003c/p\u003e"What do you want to say? I don't understand what you mean." The Secretary of State for the Navy who was robbed said a little unhappy. \u003c/p\u003e "First of all, the first question, if you are Japanese, will you let the enemy and us fight when the strength of the enemy is most beneficial to the opponent?" the prince asked. \u003c/p\u003e "But the last Japanese warship will not be delivered until the end of next year. They started the war as early as 1904, and this deal is likely to be completed by the end of 1903!" Tirpitz said. "It will take time for the Japanese to reach their maximum combat effectiveness. And I haven't counted the time for the army's combat readiness."\u003c/p\u003e "But now the Japanese Navy already has 13 capital ships, and when the last battleship will be in place is actually irrelevant to the overall situation." Affected! And the Russians will only be able to complete the sailing preparations for 8 capital ships in the middle of next year. If the Japanese are willing, they can go to war this year, and the current situation in the Far East is 13 against 8! Absolutely superior!" The prince sneered. \u003c/p\u003e"And, I want to ask you a word, do you think Japan is a country that will play its cards according to common sense? I can guarantee that this time the Japanese will definitely fight without declaring war, using this despicable means The method of gaining an advantage is commonplace for Japan. If I were a Russian, I would have put my Far Eastern Army on a first-level alert from now on, and I would also concentrate the main battle fleet in Vladivostok, breaking diplomatic relations. The ship is cruising around Southeast Asia!"\u003c/p\u003e "I have a hunch that the last Russian fleet may never reach the Far East!" The prince's last words hit Tirpitz's chest like a heavy hammer. \u003c/p\u003e "But the Japanese army is not in place yet, and according to intelligence, their ammunition reserves are not enough, so I think they will wait." Tirpitz continued to retort. \u003c/p\u003e"Don't forget, Japan is an island country. As long as the Russian fleet can be defeated or restricted, then both ammunition and resources can be imported from abroad. This is also the most important advantage of a maritime country over a continental country. , the British and even the French hope that Japan will win. The British government has given Japan enough loans. Japan can raise materials and raw materials from more than half of the world. The material basis of their war is not just the pre-war reserves! Due to the limitation of transportation capacity, there is a very low upper limit for their material transportation, but the Japanese will not! As long as they can ensure the smooth flow of the sea route!"\u003c/p\u003eThe second is more ~~~! Ask for a subscription\u003c/a\u003e~~~! ! ! \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e