The Rise of the Empire

"1.35 million pounds a battleship! Is there a higher price?" Earl Schelling asked again, waiting for three minutes, and the whole venue was silent.

"Deal!" When Prince Ruprecht said with a smile, compared to the fierce competition in the first round, the whole process was very simple in the second round of bidding. After the Spaniard proposed 1.3 million pounds, the Japanese directly proposed 135 Ten thousand pounds, such a high price caused the Spaniards directly, and the Russians did not say anything. Then all the dust settled, and the two cruisers originally named Russia-class were bought by Japan. Then the two battleships were named Nissin and Chuyun, and they began their magnificent life!

  "Are the Japanese crazy?" When the auction was over, Major General Tirpitz, who had been listening, wiped the sweat on his head with a handkerchief.

"Of course it's not crazy, but you can't see through it. I tell you, if Spain or Russia dare to increase prices at this time, Japan will definitely follow! Buying these two ships will make a lot of money for Japan." Prince Ruprecht Said confidently.

"To fight against Russia? Obtain North Korea from Russia? Even if it gains an advantage in North Korea, Japan will not be able to recover the premium cost of hundreds of thousands of pounds in a short time!" Tirpitz was still skeptical of the prince's previous statement. .

"You can think that this is very good, but it is not far from the real picture! Let's make a bet, up to 3 years! The Japanese government will prove that these two warships are worth the money! How about the bet of 20,000 marks?" Prince Ruprecht is in a good mood today.

   "Forget it, 20,000 marks is nothing to you, but a big number to me." Tirpitz waved his hand quickly.

"Japan is very powerful, and the British are even more powerful. Fortunately, they are not targeting us this time, so we can watch the show. But when one day we are going to be on the same page, I just hope you don’t take it for granted. You are still far away. "Ruprecht said earnestly, regardless of whether Tirpitz could understand it.

  The opponents I will face in the future will not only come from foreign countries, but also some domestic forces. It even includes some pig teammates who want to do good things and do bad things. The prince really didn't want Tirpitz to become the latter one day.

  After the ownership of the two battleships was finalized, His Royal Highness did not enjoy the rare leisure, but immediately plunged into the game with the Americans, this time. The dishonest Americans want to play tricks again! The Americans headed by Roosevelt always believed that this document, called the "black scroll", with the seal or signature of the President of the United States and the four members of the delegation, had a special threat.

In fact, the content written on the "Black Scroll" is very simple, to the effect that: "For the friendship and future of the United States and Germany, Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria accepted the suggestion of the United States and tended to decide on the ownership of the two warships. Yu’s Japan and the United Kingdom. The President of the United States and those who participated in this agreement believe that the two warships will be more conducive to the stability of the Asia-Pacific by Japan. And the United States is grateful for the support of Germany.” Then there is a long signature. And seal. The document named "Black Roll" has been collected by the prince.

  In this regard, Americans have always been more resistant. Even intending to go back, Prince Ruprecht would naturally not agree, but he was not rudely refused. Instead, he took out another document and handed it to the Americans.

"Your country is a little bit happy. Just a week ago, Spain just contacted us. If this bid fails, then they will purchase two other warships of the same model for 1.1 million. The start date is this year. At the end of the year. If all goes well, then these two warships will be in service in early 1899. Do you know how this order affects your country's plans?" Prince Ruprecht said calmly. At this time, the American expression was very wonderful, and the prince let out a bad breath.

"You may not believe what I said before. But you will definitely believe what I am saying now. For example, your goals are very ambitious, not just the West Indies. Am I right? And if the Spanish start to give up In the case of the West Indies, what will your country do if you concentrate its forces in the Philippines? From the east coast of the United States to the Philippines, um, your country’s battleship formation does not seem to have traveled such a long voyage yet?"

"How long will this period be? 60 days, 90 days? Or is it longer? Although the Spanish Navy has limited strength, it still has 4 battleships, 2 of which are Munich-class armored cruisers. If the war lasts too long. If you get two 10,000-ton armored cruisers, how will your country end up? Well, to be clear, how do you plan to end up?" The prince's words made Roosevelt's face changed.

   "Is this a threat?" Roosevelt said. "We can move ahead!"

"Whatever you think. The U.S. government cannot prevent the normal arms trade between Germany and Spain. I personally feel that your side is more of a threat. Of course, it doesn't matter. I'm all here to do what you should do. I understand very well, if you don't know it, someone will be able to find it out!" The prince said without caring about the anger on the other side.

   "Your threat is useless. After all, your country is not the only country that can produce excellent warships. Spain can obtain warships from Britain and France. We can't always benefit them?" Wilson said.

"Britain and France do not know all of your country's attempts, at least they will not think that your navy can occupy the Philippines. And you will not tell them these. Naturally they cannot use this to blackmail your country~www.readwn.com~ and The most important thing is time! We have ready-made drawings and designs, a strong shipyard and sufficient labor! We can guarantee completion within 2 years, how long will it take for France and Britain to complete the same warship? At least 2 and a half years! Sometimes The appearance of a weapon at the right time will double his value! I think I understand it right?" The prince didn't care about Wilson's words.

"Think about it. Now you are asking me. No matter what happens in the end, I will still be me. But whether your country can get the Philippines depends on the attitude of several people. I can postpone the project, sometimes Time is the most important bargaining chip for you, isn’t it?” The prince left the venue before he finished speaking, and the attitude of the Americans made him certain that the United States would do it in 1898 as in history, and even more. Earlier.

   "Things are getting more and more interesting!" Three days later, when the prince got the black scroll signed by the Americans, he muttered in a happy mood.

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