Chapter 97: Don't worry, sit down and talk slowly!

　　 The Germans seem to have a good hand! But in fact this plan simply won't work! What is the reason? The British may not agree! After the German-Japanese conflict, Ruprecht felt that it would be too difficult to obtain a colony in the Far East, and it would not be worth the loss! The British can block ports from Europe to Southeast Asia, and a simple neutral clause can make it difficult for the German fleet to reach the Far East.

　　 In Ruprecht's view, if the British would not allow the German fleet to pass through the Suez Canal, the distance from German East Africa to the Philippines can be described as horrible! How many merchant ships and supplies should I bring? If you want to use the army in the past, the cost and time are even more astronomical.

　　 Why can the Americans occupy the Philippines? After the Dewey fleet exploded the Spaniards, the United States immediately organized a force of 11,000 people from San Francisco to cross the Pacific Ocean to the Philippines. At least there is a transit base in Hawaii. What does Germany have? Use a ruler to measure on the map and you know that the difficulty of both sides is not the same level! The Germans had to rely on their own fleet to travel from the North Sea to later Namibia, then to German East Africa, and then to the Far East. There were only two supply points for such a long road! Cheating! As far as the current relationship is concerned, more than 80% of the British are unwilling to allow Germany to occupy the Philippines, so Germany really has no chance. After all, even Ruprecht cannot change the coal-burning cruiser to nuclear power... ....

　　 Ruprecht’s advantage is here! Using a bargaining chip that others have seen to be exchanged, but does not actually exist, in exchange for benefits. Now Ruprecht is a bit complaining about his identity. If he can follow along and become the eldest grandson of the German emperor, he will speak even more Emboldened!

　　 If the historical script is followed, the sudden wave of American emperors seems to be able to take the Philippines without harm. Even if the Germans have this idea, the final result is still indifferent. Even if William II gave up, his father will definitely give up. Honestly, the Germans can't get involved!

　　 But Germany now has another bargaining chip. That is Spain! Spain is already preparing to order a second Munich-class armored cruiser, and the increase in the strength of the Spanish fleet is a problem for the United States. Roosevelt came to chat with Ruprecht for one of the purposes! What if the Spaniard is also equipped with a ticket of Munich-class armored cruiser? The Americans are not afraid of the Cuban naval battle, but the Far East has nothing to do!

　　No matter how overbearing Americans are, they can't stop Ruprecht from selling the ship, right? If you have the ability, you pay a high price and you buy it! Roosevelt felt a little bit distressed, because with his status and status, he really couldn't offer enough to make Ruprecht give up an order for an armored cruiser.

　　 In Roosevelt's view, Ruprecht had a lot of hole cards, but he, or other forces behind him, had no ability to bargain with Ruprecht! Roosevelt felt that all this happened too suddenly. The two parties that said they were just a test, and the other party had already figured out his own routine, and put all his cards on the table, and he was ready to do business! At this moment, Roosevelt felt a little caught off guard!

　　 Outside the Americas, the Americans will not have armed conflicts with any foreign powers before World War I. Judging from the current situation, the prince does not seem to be very interested in the Philippines, but it is hard to say what attitude the German government has. If the Americans want to ask the prince to help, it won’t work without a little blood. Once the Germans take the lead before the Americans, the United States has no chance of winning at all.

　　 Because Roosevelt was not sure about the attitude of the German government, he dared not say anything. But this time does not mean that it will definitely not work. "We will show our friendship in due course. Give me two months. I need to convince some people that the U.S. government will not treat friends badly. By then, our offer will satisfy you!" Roosevelt said. It is clear that Ruprecht will temporarily delay for 2 months, and then the two sides will have a good talk.

　　 "This condition is acceptable." Ruprecht is not in a hurry. The Brom-Foss shipyard has already received an order for two Munich-class armored cruisers, and there can be no more from Chile and Argentina. It seems that the two Russian cruisers will also be built here at Ruprecht. Spain's back row does not affect Ruprecht's moneymaking career at all!

"I feel very much for the help of His Royal Highness, you will gain the friendship of me and even the United States. Your hard work today will definitely be rewarded. In addition, I would like to ask a question. Your shipyard and design bureau are preparing to produce one for the Russians. A Munich-class armored cruiser is also a powerful battleship, isn't it?" Roosevelt hesitated for a while and decided to ask.

　　 "This is the case. The negotiation has entered the final stage. If nothing happens, we should be able to obtain these two orders." Ruprecht replied.

"You'd better pay attention to this transaction. According to our intelligence, the French, the Russian gold master, is very dissatisfied with Russia's order of warships from your country. Although the order will come under pressure from the Russian navy and the prime minister, whether It is still unknown whether it can be completed. The Chancellor of the Exchequer Witt is opposed to this plan." Roosevelt hesitated again and again, and said the matter.

"It turns out that this is the case, no wonder the Russians are not so profitable this time. We don't provide drawings. On the one hand, UU reading www.uukanshu.com on the other hand is that the funder has opinions." Ruprecht said in his heart. It seems that the situation is more troublesome, and the Russians are weighing and hesitating. In other words, I am planning to use this matter in exchange for more francs. If the loan provided by the French is far more than the loss, the Russians may really not want it!

"First of all, thank you for your reminder. You let me avoid a loss. In addition, your information channels are really diverse. You can find out this kind of thing, but as a neighboring country, Germany has no news." Ruprech He glanced at Roosevelt meaningfully and said.

　　 "Then do you plan to continue this business?" Roosevelt said with interest.

　　 "Of course, it's just two armored cruisers. Even if the Russians don't buy them, I can still deal with them!" Ruprecht said indifferently.

　　 "Then as a reward for providing this information, can you accept me a condition?" Roosevelt asked.

　　 "What conditions?"

"If Russia refuses to accept this warship, then the United States of America has the first purchase right when the price is comparable." Roosevelt is already estimating the time to do it himself. The two warships must not fall into Spanish hands. The completion time of these two warships is actually about the same as the time for doing it yourself. In order to avoid the Spanish snapping up, Roosevelt made this opinion.

　　 "It seems that the Americans still have to do it." Ruprecht was not interested in the outcome of the Spanish-American War, and nodded in agreement.

　　 "In addition, as a friend, I need to remind you that you must be careful of Japan. Their ambition and ability cannot be underestimated." Ruprecht emphasized again before leaving.

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