Chapter 1093： Specific speed

Now Secretary of the Navy Swinding: "It is impossible for the Russians to purchase such a large fleet. The Russian-Austrian naval agreement is only to cover people's eyes. The real goal of the Austrians is us.

The empire must take countermeasures and use absolute strength to dispel the enemy's unrealistic illusions. "

This is an open secret, anyone with a discerning eye can see it. To deal with the Japanese navy, two super battleships are sufficient.

The size of the Shinra Navy itself is not small, and if 13 super battleships are added, then the advantage of the Royal Navy will no longer exist.

Although the strength on paper does not represent the ultimate combat effectiveness, the Royal Navy cannot afford to gamble. No one can guarantee that after the balance is broken, Shinra will not take the lead.

Although the Vienna government has been advertised as "loving peace," Franz the Great also promised to the outside world that he would not take the initiative to provoke war.

But in the face of interests, these guarantees cannot stand the test. If you haven't violated your promise, it can only prove that the temptation of interest is not big enough.

If you really want to start a war, are you afraid that you can't find a reason?

Asquis, Chancellor of the Exchequer: "It is necessary to take countermeasures, but how can we be sure that the enemy is actually building ships?

In the past years, because the enemy deliberately released false news, our shipbuilding pace was often interrupted.

A large number of warships appear together at the same time, which seems to reduce the cost of shipbuilding, but in fact it is in exchange for sacrificing warship performance optimization and increasing maintenance costs.

It doesn't matter once or twice, the overall performance of the Imperial Navy's warships is increased by the number of times, and the enemy has used such despicable means to pull it down.

If the situation of passive challenge cannot be changed, then the enemy will always be led by the nose, and one day we will have to pay for it. "

There was no way, when he ran into Franz's intelligence-focused opponent, Shenluo had always regarded the shipyard very seriously.

Based on the information collected, it is almost impossible to understand the kernel.

Even if it has been infiltrated, it is useless. There are more than a dozen shipyards where Shinra can build large warships, unless there are people in key positions in these factories at the same time.

Although Britain is full of talents, it does not have the luxury of sending dozens of senior engineers to be undercover agents.

Ordinary intelligence personnel, even if they become the management team, still cannot get specific parameters.

Most of the time, intelligence is collected by rubbing the edges and then analyzed. It is a pity that these can be faked. Before the ship is launched, no one knows whether it is a merchant ship or a warship.

Similar frauds have occurred many times in the past years. Because the intelligence is not accurate enough, the London government often makes miscalculations.

Of course, the inaccuracy of intelligence is mutual. The British government couldn't figure out the shipbuilding situation of Shinra, and the Vienna government also couldn't figure out the parameters of British warships.

The main reason that led to the passiveness of the British government was mainly because they were defensive, and many things were laid out clearly.

As a challenger, it doesn't matter if the Shinra Navy has more or fewer warships. Anyway, it is not an opponent of the Royal Navy.

The British will not do it. They must ensure that the Royal Navy has a 100% advantage. Any time a disadvantage may allow the enemy to take advantage of it.

In this context, many times, knowing that it might be fooled, the British government can only bite the bullet.

It's just that you can be fooled, and if you get hit continuously, it won't be justified.

I know, I understand that the government is compelled. But there are always a few people of insight in this world, and the most are still unknown.

It's fine if there are criticisms from the people, the trouble is with the parliament. Many congressmen believed that these mistakes were false information fabricated by the Royal Navy in order to defraud the shipbuilding funds.

These pressures are not only the military's need to bear, but the Ministry of Finance bears the brunt, and it is often sprayed "wasting taxpayers' money."

Minister of the Interior Azevedo explained: "This is no way. The Austrians have blocked the news very deadly, and our people can't get close at all.

Even if the shipbuilders were bought over, they could not hold up the enemy's technical standards for building warships. You must know that before the hull is formed, there are opportunities to change uses.

Unless we delay each time for a few months before making a decision, it is inevitable to make mistakes in judgment. "

Don't say that the purpose of the hull is changed before it is formed. Even if the main structure is made, it can also be modified.

The high cost of warships is not only the high construction cost, the most important thing is the high maintenance cost. In contrast, merchant ships are different and can create value by themselves.

In this context, Shenluo spent money on strategic deception. After Britain followed up, the price to be paid was tens of times.

So far, the British government only cares about super battleships. Other small warships simply ignore them and go directly at their own pace.

Naturally, the British government is very angry with this unfavorable situation. Had it not been for the main force of the Shenluo navy, most of them hiding in the Mediterranean as the landlord, they would have gone up.

It's a pity that the reality is cruel, and the Shenluo Navy seems to be iron-hearted.

You want to provoke, but although the main navy force does not move, the army is more active than anyone else.

Britain has the weakness of Shinra, and Shinra also holds the vitals of Britain. If it really breaks up, the end result will probably be both sides.

The politicians are all realistic, and their little life is going well, no one wants to take risks with all his wealth.

Prime Minister Campbell sighed: "After a few months of delay, it is impossible to wait until things are confirmed before making a decision.

The Holy Roman Empire is no ordinary enemy. Their industrial strength is very strong. If they find a loophole and start construction of a dozen super battleships at once, with a time gap, we will regret it.

Be prepared first, and then let the intelligence personnel confirm as much as possible. If no problems are found, then finalize our shipbuilding plan as soon as possible.

The situation is not that bad, and besides not being sure whether the Austrians are playing tricks, there is also good news.

The Russo-Japanese War has broken out, and India’s threat is temporarily lifted. It is such a good opportunity to weaken the Russians. I don't believe that the Vienna government will not be tempted.

Regardless of Franz the Great's vowed promise, he must do his best to support his allies, that is to say.

Looking at the several foreign wars of the Russians in recent decades, when did they miss them, and when did they do their best to support them?

Shinra has very little interest in the Far East. The enthusiasm shown by the Vienna government has long surpassed the boundaries of allies. There must be a problem with it.

The Russians are not fools, they will come back sooner or later. If Shinra’s lack of support has caused them to suffer heavy losses in the war, Russia and Austria will part ways.

If we take the opportunity to manipulate it again, it is very likely that they will turn against each other. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must be prepared to win over the Russians. We now need strong allies. "

I don't know, I am surprised. Although Britain’s shipbuilding industry is developed, the number of large shipyards is still very limited, and there are even fewer capable of building large warships.

If they really have a full burst of production capacity, their chances of winning are not high. After all, the industrial strength gap between the two sides is huge, and no one knows where the limits of Shinra are.

Unknowingly, Britain has plunged itself into an extremely embarrassing situation.

Aware of the crisis, life still has to go. Whether hegemony will fall, it will ultimately be clear on the battlefield.

"A flower does not have a hundred days to be red, and a person does not have a thousand days to be good."

The situation is getting more and more serious. What the British government can do now is to continue the glory of Britain as much as possible and not let the glory fall in its own hands.

Of course, the situation is not good, but the national power of the British Empire is still strong, and it is far from when the oil is running out.

The most critical reason for being strategically passive is the lack of strong thugs on the European continent, and it is difficult to gather the anti-Shinra trend.

The French can't count on it. The Russians have become Britain's only hope. It's just that "hope" is also not very reliable, even if an alliance is formed, the possibility of backlash is very high.

Now that the short man chooses the general, he can only choose the short one. No matter how unreliable the Russians are, they are more useful than the clutter of the European continent.

With Britain and Russia taking the lead, the anti-"Shenra" alliance will almost have the basis for its birth. In addition to the United States, Japan, Chile, Colombia and other countries, the lineup is almost enough.

Even if it is undead, it will be able to extend Britain's hegemony for many years. At least in their generation, hegemony can be maintained.

Foreign Secretary Adam Wenjiade: "Don't worry, Prime Minister. We have done everything that should be done. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has long released goodwill to the Russians through a third party, but it is a pity that the Tsarist government did not buy it.

Now they still have illusions about Shenluo, especially after getting the loan from the Vienna government, the Russians don't treat us as the same thing.

Wanting to change the political stance of the tsarist government is not a matter of overnight. I hope this war will wake them up. "

Complaining and complaining, it can be seen from the smile on his face that Wen Jiade is not angry.

Britain and Russia were originally enemies, but now Britain is supporting their enemy, the Japanese. The tsarist government knows how to choose if it doesn't have any water in its head.

Knowing that there is nothing to do, it is naturally not that Wen Jiade is full and wants to ask for trouble.

From the very beginning, the British government did not expect to release the so-called "goodwill" to ease relations with the Russians.

Now through a third-party transfer, the main purpose is to inform the Russians so that the Tsarist government understands that in addition to the Holy Roman Empire, they have a choice, not to go to the dark with Shinra.

"Turning an enemy into a friend" has never been a simple matter. This is true between people, and the same is true between countries. It is necessary to have the right time, place and people.

Now the British Foreign Office has only planted a seed in the hearts of the top Russian leaders. As for whether it can take root and sprout, it has to wait for the future development.

...

The British are acting, and the Vienna government is not idle. Although it did not pull people around to form alliances, it is also strengthening and consolidating relations with existing allies.

Under the pretext of imposing sanctions on Britain for arbitrarily sabotaging free trade, under the call of the Vienna government, on April 26, 1904, the third world economic summit was held in Vienna.

The scene is dense, but it is a pity that the word "world" has become a misnomer. Except for the European countries that have sent important figures to participate, most other countries have dealt with it.

The three words "wall-to-grass" are used by various countries, and the romance is vivid and vivid.

There is no one to be angry, this is expected. In this world of the weak and the strong, small countries have always been precarious. It can be said that every time standing in a team is a decision of fate.

If it is not used as wall grass, then the grave will grow grass. In order to survive, everyone can only rely on the strong.

To be able to send someone to the meeting is to save face. Those who send important people to participate can basically default to "stand in line".

In a sense, this Vienna Economic Summit is another verification of geopolitics.

The European countries support Shenluo. On the one hand, they are optimistic that Shenluo can win, but there is still no choice.

If you don't participate in the meeting, what if you are regarded as a British comrade and are sanctioned together?

This is considered lucky, I am afraid that before the war for hegemony breaks out, the Vienna government cleared the field in advance and cleaned them up first.

As for offending the British, there is no other way. Everyone can only find ways to remedy them.

If Franz is not wrong, a secret representative rushed to London as the delegation set off.

Know that you know, when you should be confused, be confused. It is natural to weigh the pros and cons, and everyone is playing this way just to survive.

For these allies, Franz has never had much expectation, as long as these guys can follow the wave of the flag in normal times, and it is enough not to make trouble at the critical moment.

Fighting for hegemony, you still have to do it yourself. Relying on allies, even if you win, the foundation will not be firm.

When a friend comes, it must be received. Fortunately, Franz has enough privileges as the old birthday star of the European monarchy.

To be able to show up at the welcome banquet is to give everyone a lot of face. Don't even think about more.

In contrast, Frederick was tragic. As the imperial prince, wherever he goes, he is the center, and a group of people surround him every day.

In the face of these uninvited guests, Frederick could not dismiss it at will, and could only go out to socialize with his scalp.

Looking at his haggard son, Franz didn't know what to say. Looks like back then, I also...

Well, this comparison is not suitable. The situation is completely different, Franz succeeded as an adult.

The emperor and the crown prince are not the same, because of their different identities, their ways and methods of dealing with things are different.

"If you can push the entertainment later, don't attend all banquets, there is no need.

If you can't save face, just let your cousins ​​deal with it, don't carry everything on your own. "

Frankly speaking, Frederick is so busy, Franz is also responsible. If it hadn't been for him to send his other sons overseas, Frederick would not have been exhausted.

"Cousin", although he is also a direct member of the Habsburg dynasty, he is still a bit worse in terms of status and can represent different meanings.

Don't say anything else, you know from the title. Even if the emperor's son is not a prince, a grand duke title is still indispensable, but the grand duke's son is not necessarily a grand duke.

Especially after completing the reform of the noble system, some nephews who have not yet completed the gilding may have only one "lord" on their heads.

Of course, the aristocratic world does not only look at titles, but also pays more attention to the surnames behind them.

Let these little guys enter the battle, although it is suspicion of negligence, but Franz believes that all friends who can come over will definitely not mind such a small flaw.

With a taste of blame, Frederick explained: "I know my father, I will pay attention. It is mainly because a few old friends who have not seen me for many years have come, and I only have a little more time for socializing."

Hearing the word "friend", Franz felt bad. Having been in this world for so many years, I have everything but no friends.

There is no way, the world of the monarch is lonely. In his youth, Franz showed exceptional maturity and couldn't play with his peers.

He has become the emperor when everyone is still reading and laughing. The gap in identity has increased the distance.

Not to mention the older generation, all of them are old foxes, and they must guard against being calculated together, let alone "friends".

If there is gain, there will be loss. There is nothing perfect in this world. Had it not been for Frederick's mention, Franz would have almost forgotten the word "friend".

After regaining his senses, Franz waved his hand and said: "Okay, it's good if you know it in your heart.

This economic summit will also be a cutscene. It is best to reach a few economic agreements.

The next focus of work is "shipbuilding." Although we released the fake news, it is estimated that it will not be fooled for a few days.

The next step is to compare the speed with the British, whoever has the first warship to serve, then in the next battle for hegemony, who can have the first hand advantage.

At the shipyard, you spend more time staring. Without affecting the quality, speed up the progress as much as possible. "

To fight for maritime supremacy, it is natural to "lay dumplings". The several major shipyards of the Holy Roman Empire have already begun operations.

Such a big movement naturally cannot keep the secret, and Franz did not expect to keep it secret.

The release of smoke bombs to disrupt the judgment of the British is mainly to provide material for the quarrel of the British Parliament.

True or false, false and true, the number of shipbuildings in multiple versions, no matter which one the British believe in, it will take a few days to discuss.

Make a decision immediately, it does not meet the basic national conditions of Britain. Even if the government can reach an agreement, the parliament will have to quarrel.

For the Holy Roman Empire who wants to grab time, every day now is very important. For every extra day, the Navy’s odds of winning are even greater.

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