The Rise of the Empire

"You are smarter, stronger and more determined than you were more than a year ago. You are now more like a ruler. On behalf of the United States of America and myself, I would like to express my sincerest greetings and best wishes to you." Prince Ruprecht When meeting with Roosevelt again, the prince was very surprised by the latter's low-key and respectful attitude. How could the president of the United States, who has always spoken softly and held a big stick in his hand, become like this? Really defeated by this blow?

of course not! Roosevelt was a strong and fierce man. This setback may be great for him, but it will definitely not break him! It's just that the current situation requires him to make some low profile, that's all!

"It's just a small setback. It's not smooth sailing for any country to reach the pinnacle of power. The British have also lost to the Dutch. The loss of the United States is nothing." The prince said with a smile.

"I've always had a doubt. Did you know that Japan had thoughts about the Philippines?" Roosevelt was not a person who could bear it. After a simple polite, he asked out his doubts.

"There is such speculation, but there is no evidence. But what is certain is that Japan regards the entire Far East as its own sphere of strength. They are very dishonest. To a certain extent, even the United Kingdom cannot control them. Once After defeating Russia, Japan will be a powerful country in the entire Far East, and at that time, no one will be able to enter the Far East." The prince replied.

"So your country doesn't want to take some action? Your country also has interests in the Far East." Roosevelt said with some surprise.

"Our interests are only business, and more of the business that Japan cannot provide now, such as chemical products, dyes, and arms. These things do not have much competition with Japan. The future of the empire lies in Europe and Africa. We will not seek more colonies in the Far East. It is too far away from us, and it is beyond our reach." The prince replied with a smile.

"Your choice surprised me. There are many inconsistencies between what you said and what your country did. If it was just business, it would be hard to explain what your country did in the Sino-Japanese War. This is already It's a game between military and politics." Roosevelt's face was full of doubts.

"I don't deny that after the outbreak of the Teshima naval battle, some people in China did want to take the opportunity to expand their influence in the Far East, but the result is already clear. A simple non-cooperative attitude from the British can put Germany's plans in the Far East on hold. That being the case, when the input is not proportional to the output, it will naturally give up. Now I can tell you that whether it is the Blue Army or other businesses, we have made a lot of money. And the main income has flowed into The pocket of the Kingdom of Bavaria, not the Empire," said the prince.

"Your last sentence makes me believe that what you said is right. You are an excellent businessman. Only money and power can make you serious." Roosevelt said with a long sigh. The information the prince handed over basically matched the information he had obtained. The Blue Army was just an experimental operation in Bavaria. The German government did not participate much, and the Kingdom of Bavaria was all about money. This meant that Germany’s strategic shift towards the Far East was real. . That being the case, there would be less competition among the virtues. This is a good thing for the United States.

"Then let us work together for a better future for virtue. This time I am here with sincerity. We need your country's help, and we can pay enough for this help! Two Munich ships Class armored cruiser, 1.5 million pounds! The sooner the better!" Roosevelt said the real purpose of the trip,

Don't say anything else, buy a warship!

This price is actually very good. The next two Munich-class armored cruisers are not worth 750,000 pounds each. Can't refuse.

"There is no need for your country to worry about political matters. We have already contacted a South American country to avoid the so-called neutrality clause. What Britain and Japan can do, we can do too, right?" Roosevelt continued.

"This is not a problem, I will try my best to help." The prince nodded and continued: "In addition, it is impossible for your Excellency to come to me just to buy a battleship, right?"

"Well, my official duties are actually over now, but if Your Royal Highness has time, I'd like to hear your opinion on the current situation. What should we do?" Roosevelt already regarded it as a promise to ask for advice.

"It's hard, it's really hard. But if I were your side, the first thing I would do is to immediately hire neutral ships to remove the US soldiers who have landed in southern India. Do these things before the Japanese navy completes the blockade. Then Mobilize the fleet. At the same time, contact Russia to see how much Russia is willing to pay for this matter!"

"In addition, I need to remind you that your country's territory in Samoa may not be guaranteed. The Japanese are so cruel that you can't imagine." His Royal Highness said.

With a click, the cup in Roosevelt's hand fell to the ground. He looked at each other with an incredible look. "Are the Japanese crazy? They're going to..."

"The two sides are already endless, so why bother to think so much? For Japan, the most important thing is to completely block the way for the United States to enter the Far East, and once Samoa comes under the control of the Japanese, it will be tantamount to The door is completely closed. If that's the case, why don't they do this? Will they avoid hostility with your country if they don't occupy it?" His Royal Highness asked with a smile.

"And the most important thing is that your country has no way to keep American Samoa at all now, and once Japan occupies it, you will not be able to take back Samoa for a long time! Don't you think so? If there is no external help Under the circumstances, this is a dead end, am I right?" the prince said with a smile.

"This... If the Japanese really have this plan, then it is indeed the case." Roosevelt said, wiping the cold sweat off his head.

"However, your country probably doesn't want to see such an ending, right? Your country is standing with us in this war, and the Japanese will take revenge. After the war is over, they may be against your country. And if the United States is excluded from the Far East, no one can help your country, the Russians will be beyond reach, and France and the United Kingdom will not do anything." Roosevelt thought for a while and said.

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