Chapter 2025： Looking at the Pacific Ocean Five

"If Congress does not increase its appropriations, it is estimated that it will take 3 years to serve. If we take the fastest construction efficiency in various countries, it will take at least 2 years. After all, at the fastest speed before, Brom-Fuchs shipbuilding With the experience and foundation of the factory, the highest record of building a Bavarian-class battleship of 30,000 tons is 18 months, and what we built this time is a battlecruiser of more than 40,000 tons.” Benson explained.

"Okay. Basically, you can't count on it in the early stages of the war," Taft said. In fact, according to his actual thoughts, he wanted to say that there was no hope before the end of the war...

"So how do you prepare to deal with the Japanese fast fleet attack?" Taft asked.

"This is our problem. Don't worry about it," Ruprecht said. Although he will not personally participate in this war, the prince still trusts Scheer, Hipper, Count Spey, Su Xiong, and the commanders of the Bavarian Air Force. Regardless of experience or level of officers, the German High Seas Fleet It's a stabilizing opponent, and Su Xiong hasn't played against the Japanese in the Indian Ocean. Anyway, he didn't suffer!

"I have a question now. The fleet size and industrial power of the United States and Germany are stabilized by Japan. How can the Japanese be able to draw out an elite fleet to attack the supply line while resisting our positive pressure?" Benson said suddenly.

"It's very simple. This is back to the original problem. After the war, the British fleet will eliminate some warships. These warships may flow into the hands of the Japanese. Although the Virtue Fleet is powerful, the High Seas Fleet is impossible. All to the Pacific Ocean. And it takes time for your country’s fleet to expand. It’s hard to say in a short period of time with this increase or decrease. Of course, if such a thing does not happen, it is naturally the best, but if it happens, I think it’s purely dependent on The U.S. fleet cannot solve it," Ruprecht said.

"So if we win this stage, what about the next stage?" Taft said numbly.

"If we win and get a huge victory, then it is time for Japan to surrender, and if the results we have achieved are not great enough, then a large-scale fleet decisive battle may be needed. Kaliman Island may also be near the Philippines. As for the following things may be a bit too far away, we can not be sure now." Ruprecht said.

"It seems that this matter will be very troublesome." Taft lifted his eyes and said, with a frustrated mood in his tone. Obviously, even he was aware of the seriousness of the problem. He didn't speak directly, but there was a compromise in his heart. "Now I have another question, that is, what do you think is the bottom line of the Pacific War or the criterion of victory? Which step is Germany willing to take?"

"This question should be asked to your country. In theory, when we fulfilled our pre-war agreement and drove the Japanese from the former German colonies and handed them over to your country, the debt between us would have been cleared. As for whether the final war will end on New Guinea or continue to Kalimantan, it depends on two aspects, one is the fighting power of the Japanese, and the other is the relationship between the two countries." The crown prince said.

"Does it end in Kalimantan? Why can't it be the Philippines?" Taft asked thoughtfully.

"The situation is forced, that is why the end of our war is not London. I think from this point, your Excellency should be able to understand the idea of ​​the German Empire." The crown prince said meaningfully. "Your country does not want to see the complete defeat of Britain and France, and in the future Pacific War, Britain and France will certainly not want to see the complete defeat of Japan."

"Well, although we said a lot of inappropriate things today, we still have some things in common. We can put aside the dispute. After all, the alliance between the United States and Germany will be maintained. Do you think that? Your Royal Highness? "Taft said with a sigh.

"For a better tomorrow for both countries." Ruprecht said with a smile.

Ruprecht just explained the general process. There are too many details that cannot be explained or predicted at all. It can be said that there has never been a large-scale land and sea war between the three powers across the vast Pacific. , And with the support of brand-new technology and concepts, it is really hard to say what this war will be. But even so, Taft has to admit that without the help of the Germans who have experienced many battles, it is almost impossible for the United States to win Japan in a state of non-full-scale war. And this war must be fought! Therefore, even if he is as tough as Taft, he knows he must admit counsel when he should. He is here to negotiate, not to raise the table.

What Ruprecht did just now was just to make the Americans recognize the situation and then cooperate with the Germans in the following actions, although Germany has been against the US dollar now and for a long time after the war. Quite demand, but for a truly big country, although Taft’s dollar aid is important, it is not indispensable. The attitude of the Americans and the situation in Europe are the most important. Therefore, in Rupp Before Recht really took action on the British fleet, the crown prince would no longer negotiate prices with the Americans. The first thing to do now is to continue to pressure the French! And prepare for the offensive that is about to begin.

In the subsequent talks, the two sides reached a tacit agreement on some issues. Subsequently, Taft and Benson quietly left Brussels and began their visit and stay in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Naturally, this matter cannot be concealed from the French. On the second day after Taft returned to Amsterdam, Clemenceau, the French envoy who had negotiated with the prince, once again represented the French government in Taft's study.

Taft has no good feelings for Germans, but at the same time, Taft also has no good feelings for French. The dislike of the former stems from the strength of Germany and the challenge to the United States. And for the latter? It is because France is very ignorant of promotion. A road that can get France out of the current crisis is ahead. It can both survive the German saber and allow the United States to break a nail in Europe. However, the French refused. They had illusions. I imagined using the Americans to fight the Germans while maintaining friendship with the British. Maybe the United States and Germany have a lot of differences, but when it comes to dealing with the British, the two sides are roughly the same!

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