Chapter 2648: Port Kiel II
"However, General Su Xiong’s telegram claimed that the four warships can only be completely repaired after returning to the German mainland. In the process of repairing the Su Xiong fleet, it is difficult for us to send a fleet of this size. This is not just a warship. The issue of quantity is also a matter of personnel. The war is over and the High Seas Fleet does not have so many experienced crew members," said the count.
"So, we want to buy warships. As soon as possible to form our own fast fleet." Lansing subconsciously stated the purpose of this negotiation.
"These things are not something I can decide, but I think you should get a satisfactory answer in Bavaria." The count obviously didn't want to talk more about this issue.
"Do you agree with Earl Spey?" Lansing said to Colonel Leahy after dinner.
"General Su Xiong also made a similar point. The Germans do not need to deceive us, because facts can quickly prove the authenticity. In fact, I also proposed this possibility to the President in the report, and the President also compares Agree, and speed up the construction of the armored cruiser." Colonel Leahy said.
"I hope it was a false alarm this time." Lansing said silently in his heart. "We must speed up our actions. I will ask my subordinates to contact the German government in a while, and then we will go to Bavaria tomorrow!" Lansing said.
"Have you chosen the battleship you are going to buy?" Lansing asked.
"From the current situation, the two sealed battleships are not suitable because they only did basic repairs and dismantled a lot of important equipment. It takes a long time to rearm. Scharnhorst and Although the Gneisenau has the shortest age, they have been performing missions in the Indian Ocean. They have experienced a lot of battles and the maintenance conditions are a bit bad. So the condition of the ship is not very good. Therefore, the only ones that can be considered for purchase are Selected from the remaining 6 battleships. Under the current circumstances, we should not have a big problem buying two from them.” Colonel Lech is still very responsible. In just a few days, he has bought the battleships that the German Navy may sell. Probably touched the situation.
"What else? Two ships are not enough," Lansing said.
"We can also try to buy warships from the Austro-Hungarian Empire or Turkey, especially Turkey. They are in war and the financial situation is very bad. As long as our prices are reasonable, everything is not a problem, but considering that Turkey is not capable of fighting advanced battleships Carry out improvements and thorough maintenance. Modifications may have to be handed over to Germans or Austria." Colonel Lech added.
"Austria and Turkey, one country? If that's the case, we can make up 4 warships, barely able to form a fleet." Lansing seemed quite satisfied with the result. "But we have to finish all this as soon as possible."
And that evening, Earl Spey also contacted Crown Prince Ruprecht in Munich by phone. The problem of Earl Spey was strikingly similar to Lansing. That is, the large Japanese Whether the warship breaking plan will be launched, after all, this is directly related to the advantages and disadvantages of the future round of negotiations on the virtues of Germany.
"It will start soon." The crown prince's answer was very simple.
"How did you know?" The earl's answer to the crown prince was very surprised.
"Our people saw two Rurik-class battleships in British New Guinea. They did not return to the mainland after the battle, but went to the British colony for supplies and simple maintenance. At this time, another batch of British-produced marine lubricants and equipment were shipped to Australia, so the result is self-evident," the crown prince said.
"So that's it. Now we are stable." Earl Spey said with a smile. The earl, who knows the navy well, naturally knows what this information means.
The two Rurik-class battleships are in good condition and have not returned to their own ports or front lines, so they are naturally ready to perform other tasks. The Japanese fleet withdrew to the mainland, and the military supplies provided by the British were not transported to the Philippines but transported to Australia. This shows that the two warships were prepared. Based on the analysis of the types of materials and the current strategic situation, this should be both. Prepare for the Japanese fleet's ocean-going break-up! Consider the time, the current Japanese fleet may already be on its way to the hunting ground!
"What is the attitude of the Italians now?" After putting down the phone, Ruprecht said to Earl Schelling next to him. Naturally, the crown prince knew that it was not only his family that could provide Americans with more advanced warships in this world!
"They are very hesitant and very slippery. They want to use this arms trade as a lever to gain more benefits. Are you ready to use strength?" Earl Schelling asked.
"If I remember correctly, I have previously banned all German companies from exporting armored steel and related accessories to Italy, right? The French also agreed. The large bearings required for the turret should have some problems for Italy. Their production capacity and The production speed is not enough," the crown prince said.
"Of course, we still have to cryptically express our attitude. We need to tell the Italians that recently there may be problems with the coal supply in Donetsk and Transcaucasus, and the price of food from Ukraine may also increase." The Crown Prince thought I thought about it.
"His Royal Highness, they can buy Welsh coal from the British, and they can also get food from Australia and Canada," said Earl Schelling.
"Therefore, the culprit that really prevents Italian and American transactions should be borne by the British. After all, in Europe, it is estimated that the British are the last to want these warships to fall into the American hands!" The crown prince said with a smile.
"Then what if Americans take advantage of the emptiness of energy and raw materials?" said Earl Schelling~www.wuxiaspot.com~ First, the United States is in a war phase, and they don’t have enough power to immediately fill a population of more than 40 million people. The energy gap of the major European countries. Second, because of geographical factors, our products have an advantage in price. As long as we respond to supplies, the Italians will immediately abandon the United States. Third, Italy will make a wise choice between the United States on the other side of the ocean and Germany and Austria within easy reach. "The crown prince is not worried that the Italians will make the wrong choice.
"So, this time, we just have to deal with the British with peace of mind? Are you ready to reach a substantive agreement with the British?" the count asked.
"Naturally, we are ready to reach some agreements, but we must try our best to make this agreement reach later." The crown prince said.
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