Chapter 148: It's processed, who wants it?

　　 12,000 tons of armored cruiser, side string main armor belt is 8 inches, the coverage area is large enough, 4 10-inch artillery and 8 8-inch artillery, the speed is more than 20 knots! Just £750,000! It is about the same as the cost of a Munich-class armored cruiser! Who will buy it!

Well, although the statement issued by the Bavarian Ship Design Bureau and the Brom-Forth Shipyard occupies the area of ​​a newspaper, the core content is the above. The buyer has no conscience, throws the brand new warship, and ran away. . The shipyard has no money to pay wages, so they can only sell their blood back... Of course, the actual situation is not that serious. However, Ruprecht really didn't want his first takeaway ACR to end on the berth, so he really wanted to sell these two warships.

"Hehe, the little lion of Bavaria is finally unlucky. I really want to see his face now. It must be very exciting!" As Ruprecht said, the world wants to see Ruprecht jokes. many people. For example, the current German Emperor Frederick III, to be honest, some of the things Ruprecht made made his Majesty a little uncomfortable, but it was not very good. For this situation, the old emperor was naturally very proud.

　　 "I heard that before this contract was signed, Prince Ruprecht had asked you to talk about whether the Imperial Navy could take over if the contract was aborted?" Frederick III turned to the next Prince William and said.

"That's it, Father. But I refused at the time because the Imperial Navy needed better warships. It was time for the Russians to charge back. If the Mainz-class armored cruiser design is submitted before the Bavarian It is likely to delay the design of the ship.” Prince William said.

　　 "Then let them tear it apart. They won't lose much money anyway, and at the same time they can recognize their position." Frederick III nodded, expressing his satisfaction with the crown prince's actions.

　　 "However, Ruprecht doesn't seem to be like that. They are looking for a home for these two warships!" Prince William said.

　　 "Hehe, let's see what kind of next home they can find." Frederick III said non-committal. This is the end of this matter. His Majesty the Emperor is in no mood to care about these trivial matters.

　　 "I wipe it! Such a good boat only sold for £750,000! This is a big profit!" When this message was sent, no matter if it was Chilean, Argentine or Spaniard, they regretted breaking their thighs! A battleship that is 5000 tons heavier than the Munich-class armored cruiser is actually the same price as the Munich-class! I knew my order would not be so early! But now it's too late to say anything! The second Munich-class armored cruiser of the Argentines and Spain has been completed more than half, and will be ready for service in one year. The Chilean is also more than 40% completed. The French will pay for the Russians’ losses. These countries can only pay for their losses. Pay the bill!

　　 So although I regret to die, these three countries will never break the contract. The sunk costs that have been invested are enough to make them extinguish these ideas. Ruprecht’s worries about the ship’s failure to sell are superfluous from the current point of view, because the purchases of Chileans and Argentines are far from the historical limit.

Looking at Chile, in history, the Chilean fleet has purchased 2 armored cruisers over 7000 tons in addition to 1 French second-class ironclad ship of 7000 tons, namely the 7000 tons Esmeralda and the 8,500 tons Austrian ships. Skins, and another 4,700-ton second-class protective cruiser. And this plane, because of the sudden emergence of the Munich, the name of the Esmeralda has not changed, but the place of origin has changed! The ship is currently being built at the Brom-Forth Shipyard.

If nothing unexpected happens, until 1898, Chile’s funds can be used to order at least another Munich-class armored cruiser, that is to say, 700,000 pounds can still be taken out for Chile, when there is demand, it is also cheap. In the case of goods, Chile has no reason to let go of this big fish!

　　 The same is true in Argentina. The first Garibaldi-class armored cruiser ordered by Argentina is actually the money of the May 25th cruiser and two other small boats in history. The money of the four famous King Kongs of later generations has not been spent! Now the second Munich-class armored cruiser is also stepping up outfitting in the shipyard. This ship and the battleship ordered by Chile are separated by a slipway... By 1900, according to the historical financial situation of the Argentines, they could buy at least 2 to 3 Munich-class armored cruisers!

　　 For this old enemy in South America, the two 10,000-ton-class armored cruisers sold at this time are simply a piece of fat! I will be sad for many years if I miss it! So, just five days after Ruprecht issued the cargo dumping statement, the ambassadors of Chile and Argentina to Germany asked the shipyard about the quotations of the two warships. He also stated that within one month, someone will be sent to Germany to discuss this matter.

　　 But the facts have proved that the actions of South America are still a step slower. The Spanish ambassador to Germany told the shipyard on the third day that Spain will order at least one 10,000-ton armored cruiser, and the relevant personnel will come to Germany within a week!

"Hehe, I am a little grateful to the Russians now. The situation is getting more and more interesting now." Ruprecht looked at the pile of documents sent by Earl Schelling and said with a smile ~www.wuxiaspot.com~For Chile and In Argentina, Ruprecht didn't think much about it. Anyway, these two families had no effect except sending some money to Ruprecht. There are only three countries that Ruprecht really pays attention to. One is Spain and the United States, the enemy who is about to break out of war, and the other is Japan, which is fighting Russia sooner or later!

　　 For the prince, making money from warships is only a small aspect. How to use the arms trade as a lever to change the situation in the world is a question that a prince should consider. As long as the price gap is not particularly large, the two warships in Ruprecht's hands are not expected to fall into the hands of Chile and Argentina.

　　 "When the Spanish move, the Americans are expected to move, so what are the Japanese thinking?" Prince Ruprecht was lost in thought. Although he is familiar with many things in history, he has not figured out a crucial issue for the Spanish-American War. That is, whether the sudden attack by the United States against Spain was planned by the central government or was it just an accidental conflict. What? If it were the former, the US government would naturally oppose Spain's purchase of warships. And if it is the latter, you may be indifferent!

　　 Another focus is Japan. Even if Japan is poor, they will borrow money to buy one with the virtues of the Japanese? Moreover, according to some internal intelligence, it seems that the British financial aid to Japan is very large. "

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