Chapter 96: The meeting with Roosevelt

It's easy to come to the United States once. Ruprecht naturally has to take a good stroll. He took a train from the west coast to the east coast of the United States. 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, the strength of the United States does not allow the United States to rise. And when Ruprecht came to Newport News, in a conference room at the famous Newport News shipyard, Ruprecht met two very famous people in later generations, one named Theodore Roosevelt, an American commander of the Spanish-American War. The other person is the famous Mahan.

"It's time to do business!" When these two men appeared in front of Ruprecht, Ruprecht was also a little nervous, not only because these two were historical celebrities, but more importantly, the United States behind Roosevelt. , And the attitude of the United States! Ruprecht can even understand the arrangement of the Americans. The relationship between Germany and the United States is definitely not good. After the recent round of strong performance, what do the Americans want to do? Is it to ease the relationship between the two parties, or a soft threat? Or is it just bottoming?

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

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

　　 "So how does it compare with Russia? Russia expanded step by step from the Principality of Moscow to the present empire. Wouldn't Japan be more greedy than Russia?" Roosevelt said.

"You have time to collect information about Japan. This country 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 what I said, but I It can be said responsibly that your country’s expansion in the Far East will eventually violently conflict with Japan, even to the point of irreconcilability!"

"Although Russia has the same mindset, their focus is on Europe. From the point of view of Mahan, the influence of an empire is not calculated by its overall strength, but by how much power can be invested in a certain hot spot. It won’t take long for Japan to become the most powerful force in the Far East. The British can’t match it, and the Russians are also very difficult to resist.” Ruprecht said.

"Do you think I have a prejudice against Japan? Think I look at the problem with a hateful eye? No, you are wrong. I can only say that you don't understand the Japanese ambitions. Think back to what Japan did in Taiwan and Hawaii. As it is, how weak was Japan at that time? What did they do? If one day Japan becomes stronger, 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 are of interest to everyone, such as shipbuilding, or naval tactics." Roosevelt's face was slightly tight, and then he pointed to the ship under construction in the distance. Battleship, I want to change the subject.

"You and I have 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 frankly and openly about some things. The two countries of virtue and Germany are too far apart It’s 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 instead of colonial and regional hegemony, because it is too far away from us."

"Your country wants to pursue more than we do, 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 finished. Looked deeply at Roosevelt who was dumbfounded!

　　 Far East, a certain sunset empire, a colony! What an obvious hint! Doesn't this just mean the Philippines, a colony of Spain in the Far East? ! A group of people in the United States had this idea for a long time, including Roosevelt, but what he didn't expect was that the person on the other side actually guessed so accurately! This can no longer be described with awe, it can be described with horror! Roosevelt understood Simpson's mood when facing Ruprecht now-our thoughts were almost completely understood by the other party!

　　 No way, Ruprecht’s link is too big. There have been conspiracy theories after the Spanish-American War. If it is a conspiracy, Theodore Roosevelt is definitely one of the main operators behind the scenes. Regardless of the conspiracy theory, Roosevelt must have thought about the Spanish colony a long time ago!

　　 "What do you mean?" Roosevelt's Adam's apple moved, and he said such a sentence for a long time.

"At least I don't have any ideas about the Philippines, but I can only guarantee myself, it's hard to say anything else!" Ruprecht naturally knew that Germany also had ideas about the Philippines~www.wuxiaspot.com~After the Spanish-American War broke out, The German fleet that occupied the Jiaozhou Bay immediately returned to the Philippines, but after comparing the strength of the two sides, the sad German thought that he might not be able to defeat it, so it was fine.

　　 But this plane is different! If Germany had maintained the strength of more than two Munich-class armored cruisers in the Far East, it would not be what Dewey's small boats can fight! One pick 4 is a bit exaggerated, but 2 armored cruisers plus a few trash fish, reimbursement for the US Far East Fleet, is no problem at all! Can Theodore Roosevelt not be afraid?

　　 In the view of Theodore Roosevelt now, the Germans are capable and have a little thought, it depends on the mood. If the mood is good, once you start with Spain, then the Philippines must have not run! What can Americans do now? Or what can Americans do in a few years?

　　 Yes, in a few years, the construction of the 4 coastal defense battleships is completed, and Brooklyn is also completed, but the Germans are not idle either! And just looking at the warships that can be dispatched to the Far East, the Americans will not be able to fight. Now Germany has 6 armored cruisers, how many are the US? Let 4 BBs go to the Far East? This difficult point...

　　 In fact, Ruprecht feels he still has an advantage, at least now the probability of Germany getting the Philippines is greater than that of 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 Germany is full of good cards in the Far East Controversy. If it is not the third player at the table, even if Germany has taken the Philippines, what can the United States do? What can Spain do?

　　 Thanks to book friends yr81113, Pauline, Zsuzm, sunnybirdc for their rewards~~~.