The Rise of the Empire

"This result is very good." After roughly estimating the situation of the two sides, Ruprecht thinks that it is a good choice to hand over the battleship to the British now. Only when the United States is defeated can the hatred continue and the attention of the United States can be killed. Keep a close eye on the Far East. And the British will also be hated by the United States because of their aid to Japan. So as long as Germany pays attention to its relationship with the United States, the situation that Germany was crushed by world powers in World War I should change a little, right?

As a rising power, they themselves refuse to fail, and any failure will have a profound impact on their national will and decision-making. Military failure will at least allow them to re-understand the power of other countries in the world, and thus have a positive impact on themselves. Doubts about the power of the enemy will make them reconsider the relationship between friend and foe. The United States is not required to side with Germany in the world war, as long as it can remain neutral, then the possibility of Germany's final decent ending will be much higher!

"The Germans have finally handed over their battleships." Looking at the two armored cruisers Asama and Yakumo that gradually sailed out of the outfitting berth in the distance, Akiyama could not help but sigh. It paid a far higher price than in history, and not only the warships were lost, but also the personnel, especially the senior commanders, were also a little out of date. Therefore, it was originally brilliant in the Russo-Japanese War. At this time, it should be studied in the United States. Akiyama Shinyuki also became a member of the pick-up team.

The Japanese did a good job of keeping secrets. The Japanese naval officers and soldiers who accepted the Asama and Yakumo arrived in the UK in batches under various names, and some of them even landed in the UK as international students or businessmen. They received some basic training in the UK, but until 3 days ago, most of them did not know what their specific tasks were. All they could do every day was training, and then they stayed in the closely guarded dormitory area, privately Going out is absolutely prohibited.

And two days ago, Akiyama Shinyuki knew that his trip was to receive two warships of the same level as Nisshin and Izumo! And these two warships were originally warships commissioned by Japan to purchase from Brazil! In the three years after the Sino-Japanese War ended, Japan actually purchased four 12,000-ton armored cruisers in one go! What the hell is this for? When many people have not recovered from the shock, Akiyama Shinyuki has already smelled a breath of war! However, he did not expect that Japan would attack the Philippines. He set the imaginary enemy as Russia, because in his opinion, the conflict between the United States and Japan in Hawaii would not cause the empire to go to war so aggressively.

Of course, before the secret was revealed, it was inconvenient for the Japanese to show up at the pick-up site. The British Royal Navy was in charge of the handover with the German shipyard. As the representative of the German side, Brom readily signed his name on the document. , Then the two warships went to the Armstrong Shipyard in the UK to complete the final outfitting under the operation of the British. If there is no accident, they can be handed over to the Japanese Navy within one month!

"Shall this matter be told to the Americans?" At the same time, in Munich, Earl Schelling and Ruprecht were also considering the follow-up matters.

"Don't worry, just wait and tell the Americans when the evidence is convincing, for example, when the Japanese have boarded the warship. We have to tell the Americans that we are innocent, whether it is the United States, Spain or us. Japan and Japan cheated. The Japanese bypassed the obstacles set up by the Russians through purchasing agents, and they have been preparing to do something to the Philippines since then." Prince Ruprecht said with a smile. "By the way, it seems that the Americans are having some difficulties in Berlin?"

"It's like this. The relationship between the United States and Germany has never been considered a number. The entry of a large number of American fleets into the Far East has already worried the central government.

It is also normal that the matter of wanting to borrow bases and facilities cannot be passed. ’ replied Earl Schelling.

"Where is the main resistance?" His Royal Highness continued to ask.

"Naturally, it is the Prime Minister. His son is in charge of foreign affairs, and he himself is in charge of the imperial power. It is not difficult to stop this matter. The Prime Minister still values ​​the relationship with the British too much. The British have repeatedly hinted that Germany should maintain its position in the Far East. Neutral, so the American request cannot be passed at all." Earl Schelling said with a smile.

"What if it doesn't pass? It's time to help the Americans. Otherwise, the drama in the Far East will be difficult." His Royal Highness ordered: "Arrange the itinerary immediately, I need to go to Berlin."

Although the Americans' diplomatic actions in Germany have repeatedly hit the wall, their combat preparations are still going on. The warships that will be incorporated into the Far East in the future have arrived on the west coast of the United States, and then they will go to the Far East in the name of patrolling the Hawaiian Samoyed. The transfer of the navy is relatively easy. The most important thing is the army. In history, the Americans began to mobilize the army after the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. It took more than two months after Dewey wiped out the Spanish and Philippine fleets. The US Army set out from the west coast More than 10,000 talents came to the Philippines. The navy can go to the Far East in the name of inspection, but in what name is the army?

Although Congress has not moved, but with the President's acquiescence and the planning of the Department of the Navy, the fleet consisting of the battleship Iowa, the armored cruisers Brooklyn and New York, and two 7,000-ton protected cruisers was dispatched by four supply ships. He left San Francisco on Christmas Day 1897 and sailed for the Far East. The sailing of such a huge fleet has naturally attracted the attention of all parties in the Far East. Everyone knows that the time for the final showdown has finally arrived. Seven days later, the Russian fleet also left the Shanghai French Concession and began to sail towards the depths of the ocean!

And just before Essen left the East China Sea with his fleet, when passing by the Ryukyu Islands, uninvited guests came uninvited! "Damn it! This should have been my flagship!" Essen cursed as he watched the warship approaching rapidly from the northwest! The slender hull, the primary and secondary main guns arranged in a hexagonal shape, the super high speed and the simple and smooth appearance clearly showed the identity of the visitor. This armored cruiser originally ordered by Russia and then named the Russian class has now become the Nisshin of the Japanese United Fleet! At this moment, the warship that was supposed to be the flagship of Essen is tracking the Russian fleet! Obviously, the actions of the Russians have aroused the vigilance of the Japanese!

"The actions of the Russians are very abnormal." There was a deep sense of worry in Uemura Hikoyuki's words.

"So what if it's abnormal? After Asama and Yakumo come back, we will be the kings of the Far East. Both Americans and Russians will be crushed by the combined fleet." Togo Heihachiro looked away from the Russian fleet in the distance. , said calmly.

"You are really confident." Uemura Hikoyuki said.

"Aren't you confident?" Dongxiang Heihachiro asked with a smile.

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