Chapter 2022 Looking at the Pacific Ocean 1

"We can explain this question from another angle. If the British decide to sell these warships to the Japanese after the war, how much do you think the British will sell a warship? The 10 guns of the British are super fearless. For example, the Iron Duke and the like, the cost of building before the war was about 2 million pounds. If it is to be sold to Japan, which is in urgent need of warships, it is estimated that more than 3 million Japanese will accept it. If you consider making some modifications to the battleship, such as Speaking of the cost of replacing all the boilers with kerosene-fired boilers or oil-fired boilers, I am not surprised that a warship was sold to Japan for 3.5 million pounds."

"And if you consider the losses that these warships may cause to your country, for example, one of the warships slipped to the landing site, or intercepted the convoy. Then tell me, the loss of thousands of American officers and soldiers on a ship How should lives be counted?" Ruprecht said with a smile.

"It's blackmail!" Taft said.

"You don't have to do this business," Ruprecht said. "Let me repeat my conditions. If your payment method is to offset the arrears, then the reward or compensation for sinking a British battleship or our loss of a battleship is 20 million U.S. dollars. If your country is If it is paid directly, then the price can be 14 million U.S. dollars. And the pension of each German naval officer who died in battle must be paid at real price. Of course, there is another prerequisite for this, that is, we decided to do this when."

"Is this your Excellency's final opinion?" Taft took a deep breath, as if preparing to make a very important decision.

"There will be no concessions." Ruprecht said calmly.

"I think this issue can be put on hold for a while. We can discuss many issues. This war will end this year, and another war will not be far away. We can actually discuss the enemies we have to face together, such as The Japanese navy and army." Just as Taft was about to speak, Benson interrupted Taft's speech.

"Equivalent payment and return can make the cooperation continue. We will seriously consider your consideration. The Japanese also brought a lot of trouble to your country in this war. Even from the perspective of maintaining the dignity of the empire, It is also imperative to punish the Japanese." Pershing also came out to help smooth things over.

"So, what does Mr. Taft mean?" Ruprecht asked.

"Well, we can put the controversy aside for now." Taft said, wiping the cold sweat off his brow. To be honest, Taft did not have a good impression of Germany, and even had hostility. But this time he came, he really wanted to reach an agreement. After all, he was a politician first, and if he could get enough benefits, he could even make a deal with the devil. What's more, with the Germans? On the one hand, what he did before was really intending to think so, and on the other hand, it was to express his so-called strength. However, it is a pity that he ran into Ruprecht, a person with extremely high levels in military, politics and economics.

Asking the other party to do something that is not planned will definitely require extra remuneration. If Taft's words are not so straightforward, but more cryptic, then it is convenient for everyone to continue the conversation, and then a little bit of running-in. But now, when Taft decisively chooses a showdown, and the opponent decisively follows up, then the two sides will be very awkward. One side must show weakness, but it must not be Germany, where the situation has gradually improved. So, Benson and Pershing came out to smooth things over. And with the steps, the two sides can think about it.

"I don't know how your country views the upcoming Pacific war, but in my opinion, this war is different from all previous naval battles,

The vast battlefield, long-lasting conflicts, three-dimensional battles between naval warships, air forces and submarines, and the engagement of many key islands will make the whole war extremely complicated. Even more caution and caution cannot be overstated. "Rupprecht said. In Ruprecht's best field, he is full of confidence!

"So, what's your opinion?" Benson said.

"We can do a simple deduction. I command the Japanese Navy, and your Excellency commands the US Navy. Because the role of aircraft carriers has not yet been determined. Although your country has aircraft carriers, it is still far away from actual combat. The situation of Japanese aircraft carriers is unknown. , So, let’s temporarily rule out the influence of your country’s aircraft carrier air force, and then let’s deduce the battle situation?” Ruprecht said.

"I think so," Benson said. "Our attack route is designed in this way. Starting from Hawaii, we will continue south after occupying the Marshall Islands. After controlling parts of the Caroline Islands, we will establish a forward base and deploy land-based aviation and naval bases. Then we will go south to New Guinea, It is estimated that we will encounter the main force of the Japanese navy here."

"Yes, if you follow this route, you will face the main force of the Japanese navy and naval aviation in New Guinea. According to our information, the number of aircraft that the Japanese naval aviation can deploy in New Guinea is estimated to exceed 500. There are half fighters and half bombers," Ruprecht said.

"Hold the grass! This tm can't fight!" General Benson was a little messy. The effect of the trained land-based air force on sea attacks has been tested in previous wars. At the earliest time, the British land-based air force attacked the German fleet in Constantinople, causing certain losses. And then, the air attack of the German naval aviation on the Russian fleet in the Gulf of Riga made all the battleships living at sea tremble at the bombs and torpedoes under the bomber's wings....

As the world's second-class navy, the Japanese navy must also be paying attention to the land-based aviation's strike tactics against sea targets. They may not be as vigorous as the British Air Force, but they are still quite a threat to the American fleet without aircraft carriers. This is not in the North Sea. In the North Sea, even if there is no aircraft carrier, land-based aircraft can still provide some support and cover, but if it is in the Pacific Ocean, the Japanese aviation support is on the island of New Guinea. What about the American aviation support?

Although Crown Prince Ruprecht did not say it clearly, it is clear that if the Americans want aviation support, they can only rely on the German Navy. As for your own aircraft carrier and flying team? To be honest, Americans themselves lack self-confidence.

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