The Rise of the Empire

It was so easy to come to the United States once, so Ruprecht naturally wanted to take a good look around. He took the train from the west coast of the United States to the east coast. What he saw and heard along the way made Ruprecht feel the richness and potential of the United States. With such a good material foundation, it is really unreasonable for the United States not to rise. And when Ruprecht came to Newport News, in a conference room of the famous Newport News Shipyard, Ruprecht met two very famous people in later generations, one named Theodore Roosevelt, an American commander in the Spanish-American War. The other person is the famous Ma Han.

"It's time to get down to business!" When these two people appeared in front of Ruprecht, Ruprecht was also a little nervous. , and the attitude of the United States! Ruprecht can even understand the arrangements of the Americans. The relationship between Germany and the United States is definitely not good. After the latest round of strong performance, what do the Americans want to do? Is it to ease the relationship between the two parties, or to make a soft threat? Or is it just a dip?

"What do you think of the future situation in the Far East? After the Sino-Japanese War, there will inevitably be a change in the Far East. The aging empire will definitely fail, and a new powerful country will rise in the East. It seems that most European countries This country is not friendly." Roosevelt said tentatively.

"Yes, this country is very annoying. His ambition is too great, and he is greedy and domineering." Ruprecht naturally knew which country Roosevelt was talking about, and said mercilessly.

"Then how does it compare with Russia? Russia expanded step by step from the Principality of Moscow to the present great empire. Japan is not more greedy than Russia, right?" Roosevelt said.

"If you have time, you can collect information about Japan. This country has actually followed their plan hundreds of years ago-to conquer North Korea first, and then use North Korea as a springboard to conquer the whole of China. I know you don't believe me, but I It can be said responsibly that your country’s expansion in the Far East will eventually lead to fierce conflicts with Japan, even to the point of irreconcilability!”

"Although Russia also has this idea, their focus is on Europe. According to His Excellency Mahan's argument, the influence of an empire does not lie in its overall strength, but in how much power it can invest in a certain hotspot. In a short time, Japan will become the most powerful force in the Far East, the British cannot match it, and the Russians are equally difficult to resist." Ruprecht said.

"You think I'm biased against Japan? You think I look at things with hatred? No, you're wrong. I can only say that you don't understand Japanese ambitions. Think back to what Japan did in Taiwan and in Hawaii Why, how weak was Japan at that time? What did they do? If Japan becomes strong one day, what will they do? Will other countries get a share of the pie?" Ruprecht asked.

"I think we can change the subject. We can talk about things that everyone is interested in, such as shipbuilding, or naval tactics." Roosevelt's face was a little tense, and then he pointed to the ship under construction in the distance Battleship, I want to change the subject.

"You and I met with a government background. You represent the ideas of some Americans, and I think I can also represent the ideas of some Germans. We can talk about some things openly. The distance between the United States and Germany is too far away. , so far away that we have enough space to accommodate our differences. In my opinion, Germany’s policy in the Far East should focus on pursuing economic interests rather than colonial and regional hegemony, because it is too far away from us.”

"Your country wants to pursue more than us, and you and some people behind you plan to use military means to gain a foothold from a certain sunset empire, am I right?" Ruprecht said with meaning Looking deeply at Roosevelt who was a little stunned!

The Far East, a certain sunset empire, a colony! What a hint! Doesn't this refer to the Philippines, Spain's colony in the Far East? ! A group of people in the United States have long had this idea.

Including Roosevelt, but what he didn't expect was that the person on the opposite side actually guessed so accurately! This can no longer be described in terms of awe, it can be described as horror! Roosevelt now has a little understanding of Simpson's mood when facing Ruprecht-our thoughts are almost completely understood by the other party!

No way, Ruprecht's hook is too big. There have been conspiracy theories after the Spanish-American War. If the conspiracy is true, Theodore Roosevelt is definitely one of the main operators behind the scenes. Regardless of the conspiracy theory issue, Roosevelt must have thought about the Spanish colonies long ago!

"What do you mean?" Roosevelt's Adam's apple moved, and it took him a long time to say such a sentence.

"At least I don't have any thoughts about the Philippines, but I can only guarantee myself. It's hard to say anything else!" Ruprecht naturally knows that Germany also has thoughts about the Philippines. After the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, Germany occupied Jiaozhou Bay. The fleet rushed back to the Philippines immediately, but after comparing the strengths of the two sides, the sad Germans thought that they might not be able to beat them, so they let it go.

But this plane is different! If Germany has been maintaining a force of more than 2 Munich-class armored cruisers in the Far East, it is really not something that Dewey's small ships can fight! Picking 4 is exaggerated, but with 2 armored cruisers and a few miscellaneous fish, it will be no problem to reimburse the US Far East Fleet! Can Theodore Roosevelt not be afraid?

From Theodore Roosevelt's point of view, the Germans are capable and have some ideas. It depends on their mood. If they are in a good mood, if they fight Spain first, then the Philippines must not run away! What can Americans do now? Or what can Americans do in a few years?

Yes, in a few years, the four coastal defense battleships will be completed, and Brooklyn will also be completed, but the Germans are not idle! And if you just look at the warships that can be dispatched to the Far East, the Americans can't beat them. Now Germany has 6 armored cruisers. How many ships does the United States have? Let 4 BBs go to the Far East? This difficult point....

In fact, Ruprecht feels that he still has an advantage, at least now Germany has a greater probability of obtaining the Philippines than the United States! At least now it is impossible for the Americans to do anything to Germany in the Far East! At least now that Germany has the support of Russia, France is expected to remain neutral! Ruprecht feels that in the battle for the Far East, Germany is full of cards. If it is not the third player at the table, Germany will really win the Philippines now. What can the United States do? What about Spain?

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