Chapter 153: Puzzle

"As soon as Dewey left, Severa came? Doesn't it make people relax?" Ruprecht was Dewey who received him in the morning. As a result, he had just had a meal with Dewey and was about to go back to Spain for a lunch break in the afternoon. Admiral Severa of the Navy is here! He is an admiral, so I can’t help but receive him. So, the yawning prince washed his face and drank a cup of coffee to continue fighting.

　　 "According to the news that I have received, both my country and Argentina have the highest quotations, both of which are 750,000 pounds. We want one, right?" Severa doesn't have so many twists and turns, so straight to the point.

　　 "Hehe, in a hurry?" Ruprecht sneered in his heart. The conflict between the United States and Spain on the colony issue has a long history. Otherwise, after entering the 90s, Spain will not build a navy. And now, Spain has been able to feel the malice of the Americans as in substance! There are now so few colonies left in the former world empire. Called Spain's last fig leaf, this piece of cloth can't be thrown away. So the Spanish government also decided to be tough on itself.

"The bidding has just begun, and there are still people who have not entered the game. Your offer is only a certain advantage now. Why don't we wait? The two battleships are still under construction and the delivery date will not be delayed. As long as the price is right, next year It will be completed in the second half of the year." The prince said with a smile.

"Although the price is the same, we can accept a full range of German ordnance. If the Japanese government wants to buy, their artillery will inevitably use British ordnance. So we still have an advantage. Don't we?" Saivila calmly said .

　　 It’s not a secret that the Japanese want to join the game. As early as the Spanish started, Shuzo Aoki sent a telegram to buy from the UK. And then Mutsu Somitsu came to Europe from Japan with great fanfare. What the Japanese want to do, the Spanish can understand with their knees. After Japan enters the market, this already tense bid will naturally become more intense. However, the Spaniards are not very worried. One of the very important points is that Spain can accept German artillery, while Japan should not! After all, is the latter raised by the British?

　　 "This is indeed a question, but it is not impossible to talk about. Should we wait and see?" Ruprecht asked rhetorically. The Japanese may build ships in other countries, but British weapons are generally used. This has been proven in history. The two 10,000-ton armored cruisers built by Japan in France and Germany used British artillery. But this plane is not necessarily, because His Royal Highness thinks that he has grasped the weakness of the Japanese! An inevitable weakness!

　　 "Hehe." Severa's face was slightly stiff, and then he hurriedly covered up. He understands now, this time he seems to have come in vain, but he still wants to work harder. "£770,000, how about we buy one first?" An increase of 20,000, which is close to the Spaniard's bottom line.

"Ten birds in the forest are not as good as one bird in hand. I am very aware of your concerns. But I have to say that the West Indies can't keep it. The Philippines can still fight for it." Ruprecht decided to play again and again. A big handful! The Spanish-American War will definitely break out, and this is not based on personal will. But how the specific process works, there is still room for manipulation.

　　 "So, what about your country's attitude towards an inevitable war in the future?" Saivila said with a change of expression. He naturally knew what the prince was referring to.

"The attitude of the empire can only be neutral, and my personal attitude is also neutral, or at least I will not take overly inclined actions after the outbreak of the war. I have to say that your country’s procurement is in trouble. This is very troublesome. , The Kingdom of Bavaria must also consider it by itself."

"But as your personal friend, I am still willing to remind you of something. When one thing cannot be undone, it is better to give up, and then focus on another thing. What I said today is from my mouth, It flows in from your ears. I will not admit it when you exit this door." Ruprecht leaned back on the body net seat after speaking, leaving time for the other party to think slowly.

Historically, the Spaniards sending a relatively small fleet to the door of the Americans was definitely a failure, but the fleet of 4 large battleships faced 4 battleships of the US Navy, 2 first-class cruisers and a bunch of protective cruisers and shores. What is the role of warships? At that time, the U.S. Navy was able to reach the top five in the world by visual observation, which was probably better than Italy. Isn't this little strong from Spain looking for death at the door?

　　 The final result was that the Spanish fleet was directly crushed in the Battle of Santiago. The Philippines in the Far East was also killed by the weak Dewey fleet. The naval battle in the Philippines is simply a worse battle! The possessions of the Dewey fleet are bad enough, and the Spaniards are worse than Dewey! The typical death will not die, but the result is still a sad incident of death!

So Prince Ruprecht’s meaning is very clear, Cuba’s Gada can’t hold it~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Let’s just give up and concentrate on defending the Philippines. You can concentrate your fleet in the Philippines, but you have a geographical advantage. . Be more prepared. Then there is still a little chance if you wait for work.

　　 After all, Hawaii is not owned by the United States. Although the Americans have good control, they lack the infrastructure to supply the large fleet. The Panama Canal has not been repaired in this era. After the US West Coast fleet has solved Cuba, it has to bypass the entire Americas and then to the East Coast. After replenishment, it will have to traverse a distance of the Pacific Ocean to kill it. It will take several months. As long as you don't kill yourself, you can still fight in a decent way. Moreover, the ocean-going seaworthiness of American battleships is very average. It belongs to the type of offshore NB, ocean coffee table. Think about it yourself.

　　 Someone asked later, since Ruprecht intends to move closer to the United States, why should he help the Spaniards? His Royal Highness's answer is simple. First, whether the Americans are willing to cooperate with Germany is still unknown. What's more, this is only a private communication, even if it is spread out, it doesn't matter. Second, no one remembers you as the icing on the cake, but giving charcoal in the snow is different. Germany still has some bases in the Far East. Third, His Royal Highness's answer is simpler-this is a secret!

"This suggestion is really good. Thank you for your reminder." Savera nodded. After all, he knows the expansion of the US Navy. By next year, the Americans will have 4 battleships. Under fair conditions, there will be no death. Promising. Servila also knows that Cuba can't hold it. Whether it is for Spain or his own reputation, he naturally hopes to hold the Philippines, and there is no place to cherish what is destined to be lost!

　　 The third one is here~~~, the author’s collection has gone to my grandma’s house. Can you help me? Order a favorite? ?