The Rise of the Empire

Ruprecht's words were like a small scalpel, penetrating into Makanov's inner thoughts thoroughly! The prince was right. Makanov saw the problem from this place, so he came to such a conclusion. But the deeper reason, he didn't know. So he just doubted this conclusion, not sure! Because in his opinion, this guess is still too scary! To put it bluntly, the theoretical support is still not enough. For example, why did Japan take action, and what is the purpose of Japan's action at this time? He still couldn't figure it out.

"Okay, okay, I'll tell you the answer. Sometimes, if a person is too smart, even his friends will be unhappy." Prince Ruprecht put away his joking expression. Looking at Tirpitz, whose face was also somewhat gloomy, he said, Tirpitz was accidentally shot just now, and he was a little unhappy. The prince sees that the atmosphere is almost ready now, and it's time to produce some dry goods.

"This matter started in February this year. On February 11 this year, the King of North Korea fled to the Russian embassy in North Korea to seek asylum. With the support of your country, the King of North Korea established a pro-Russian cabinet and not only dismissed the Japanese military adviser , and at the same time dismissed or even killed the high-level pro-Japanese personnel, are you aware of this? Mr. Robanov, are you one of the planners of this matter?" His Royal Highness looked at the other party and said with a smile.

"Then, your country was dissatisfied, and began to use Russian officers as North Korean military advisers, set up a Russian language school, and obtained the mining rights of Hamgyong Road. Facing your country's pressing step by step in North Korea, Japan now There is no way to compete, so on May 14, signed this agreement and signed it on June 9, the most important one is that Russia has obtained the same right to garrison troops as Japan!"

"As for our foreign minister, he is not satisfied with everything he has obtained so far. If I remember correctly, you and the North Korean special envoy Min Yonghuan also signed some secret agreements. It seems to involve..."

"Stop talking. You are a devil! Believe me, the Russian government will give you the benefits you want! Regardless of whether this matter succeeds or not." His Royal Highness hadn't finished speaking, and Robanov on the opposite side was panicked, Even an expression of fear. He tried his best to prevent Ruprecht from continuing. You know, the agreement signed with the North Korean special envoy is a secret agreement. What is a secret agreement? A secret contract is something that no one knows, only the two parties who sign the contract know! How many days has this treaty been signed? How do the Bavarians know about it? this is too scary!

"Right bet?" Seeing the other party's reaction, Ruprecht was also a little surprised. This incident also happened in history, but Ruprecht is not clear about the exact time. He only knows that at the end of October 1896, a Russian colonel and a dozen soldiers went to North Korea to train the newly formed Guards Division of North Korea. group. It's the beginning of October now, and His Royal Highness reckoned that the treaty had already been signed, so he was just talking tentatively, but unexpectedly, he was right!

"Okay, this matter is easy to talk about. Although the content of this secret agreement can be sold for a good price, it is an off-topic for both parties now. After all, it is a matter for your country and North Korea. I am too lazy to care about it. I am just curious, and I will inquire about it by the way. Got something." His Royal Highness revealed the matter generously.

"We continue to discuss the topic. With your superior navy as a guarantee, your country has gradually reversed the balance of power between North Korea and Japan. Because of its weak navy, Japan is simply unable to compete with your country. However, what you have done has challenged Japan after all. Bottom line, if everyone here is a high-level Japanese, would you tolerate it? Of course not! If it were me, I would seize every opportunity to reverse this situation!

"And just so.

Because of the stupid behavior of some people in your country, Japan has a chance! This opportunity is given to you. If I were Japanese Prime Minister Hirobumi Ito, I would give you, Mr. Robanov, a huge gold medal. And a prize of 1 million francs! Does this number sound familiar? If I remember correctly, you and Werther were both paid about 500,000 francs, right? "Every word of the prince is stimulating the other party's nerves.

"Originally, the Japanese had no chance. The Japanese army is stronger than Russia in the Far East, but this is useless. Because going to North Korea depends on the navy. Now the two second-class battleships ordered by the Japanese navy have not yet been completed. The combined fleet can’t beat the 3 cruisers of the Russian Far East Fleet. Even if Japan has money now, it will definitely be too late to order from various countries. Mr. Makanov should be very clear about what I mean by too late. Say yes?"

What Ruprecht is alluding to is that the Russians completed no new large battleships in 1898 except for one battleship. The Russian battleship construction trajectory is the same as in history. There is a gap in this 1 year. As the senior general of the Russian Navy, Makanov is naturally aware of this matter.

"According to the plan, we only have two battleships in service this year, but they are all prepared for the Black Sea Fleet. If after 1898, even if the Japanese obtain battleships, they will still be at a disadvantage in terms of overall strength. So they rush I want to order warships just to do it at this time." Makanov explained to Robanov with a pale face.

"Okay, now everyone should understand what the Japanese think. Originally, Russia would gain an absolute advantage in the Far East. After all, the two Russian-class armored cruisers could be completed in November 1897, and then they would go to the Far East in 1898. At that time, simply relying on the cruiser formation composed of 3 10,000-ton cruisers and 2 Munich-class armored cruisers from the Russian Far East Fleet, it would not be a problem to kill the Japanese navy twice."

"But now? These two battleships have flown! They have become the Japanese food! By 1897, the Japanese Navy will have 2 second-class battleships, 2 10,000-ton armored cruisers, and 1 first-class protected cruiser. Two 4,000-ton protected cruisers Takasago and Kasagi! How about it? Is this lineup enough to deal with the Far East Fleet?"

"It seems that Mr. Robanov has some doubts about the outcome of this possible naval battle in the Far East, right? Well then, Lieutenant General Makanov, can we talk to this foreign minister who doesn't understand the navy together? First of all, the comparison of sea power between the two sides? And your personal opinion on the outcome of this naval battle?" Prince Ruprecht said to Makanov.

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