Chapter 2025 Looking at the Pacific Ocean 5

"If the Congress does not increase the appropriation, it is estimated that it will take three years to enter service. If the country's fastest construction efficiency is considered, it will take at least two years. After all, at the fastest speed before, Brome-Foss Shipbuilding With the factory's experience and foundation, the highest record of building a 30,000-ton Bavarian-class battleship is 18 months, and this time we are building a battlecruiser of more than 40,000 tons." Benson explained.

"Okay. Basically, there is no hope in the early stage of the war." Taft said. In fact, according to his actual thinking, he wanted to say that there was no hope until the end of the war...  

"So how are you going to respond to the Japanese fast fleet attack?" Taft asked.

"This is our problem. Don't worry about it," Ruprecht said. Although he will not personally participate in this battle, the prince still trusts Scheer, Hipper, Earl Spey, Souchon, and the commanders of the Bavarian Air Force. No matter in terms of experience or the level of officers and soldiers, the German High Seas Fleet has It's to stabilize the opponent's side. It's not that Su Xiong has never fought the Japanese in the Indian Ocean. Anyway, he didn't suffer!

"I have a question now. The fleet size and industrial power of the United States and Germany stabilize Japan. How can the Japanese draw out their elite fleets to attack the supply line when they are under pressure from us?" Benson said suddenly.

"It's very simple. This brings us back to the original question. After the war, the British Grand Fleet will eliminate some warships. These warships may flow into the hands of the Japanese. Although the US and German fleets are powerful, the High Seas Fleet cannot All to the Pacific Ocean. And the expansion of your country's fleet will take time. It is hard to say in a short period of time after this increase and decrease. Of course, it would be best if such a thing did not happen, but if it did happen, I think it would be best to rely solely on The U.S. fleet can’t handle it,” Ruprecht said.

"So if we win this stage, what about the next stage?" Taft said numbly.

"If we win, and get a big victory, then it's time for Japan to capitulate, and if we don't get enough of it, then a major fleet showdown may be needed, which may take place at The vicinity of Kaliman Island may also be near the Philippines. As for the latter, it may be too far away, and we cannot be sure now." Ruprecht said.

"It seems that this matter will be very troublesome." Taft raised his eyes and said, showing frustration in his tone. Obviously, even he was aware of the seriousness of the problem. He didn't speak directly, but he already had a compromise in his heart. "Now I have another question, that is, what do you think is the bottom line or the criterion for victory in the Pacific War? What step is Germany willing to take?"

"This question should be asked of your country. In theory, when we fulfilled the pre-war agreement and drove the Japanese out of the former German colony, and then handed over to your country, the debt between us has been settled. Yes. As for whether the final war will end in New Guinea or go all the way to Kalimantan, it depends on two aspects, one is the fighting power of the Japanese, and the other is the relationship between the two countries." The crown prince said.

"Does it end in Kalimantan? Why can't it be the Philippines?" Taft asked thoughtfully.

"The situation is compelling, which is why the end of our war is not the same as London. I think from this point, you should be able to understand the thinking of the German Empire." The crown prince said meaningfully. "Your country does not want to see the complete defeat of Britain and France, and in the future Pacific War, Britain and France will certainly not want to see the complete defeat of Japan.

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"Well, although I said a lot of inappropriate things today, we still have some things in common. We can put aside the dispute. After all, the alliance between the United States and Germany must be maintained, don't you think? Your Royal Highness? said Taft with a sigh.

"For a better tomorrow for the two countries." Ruprecht said with a smile.

Ruprecht just explained the general process, and there are too many details that cannot be explained clearly or cannot be predicted at all. It can be said that there has never been a large-scale sea and land battle between the three major powers across the vast Pacific Ocean. , and with the support of brand-new technologies and concepts, it is really hard to say what this war will turn out to be. But even so, Taft had to admit that without the help of the experienced Germans, it would be almost impossible for the United States to win Japan in a non-all-out war. And this war has to be fought! Therefore, even if he is as tough as Taft, he knows that he must confess when it is time to admit defeat. He is here to negotiate, not to turn the tables.

What Ruprecht did just now was to let the Americans recognize the situation, and then cooperate with the Germans in the next actions. Although Germany now and for a long time after the war has considerable demand for US dollars, but for For a truly big country, although the US dollar aid proposed by Taft is important, it is not indispensable. The attitude of the Americans and the situation in Europe are the most important. Before the British Grand Fleet starts, the Crown Prince will no longer negotiate the price with the Americans. The first priority now is to continue to put pressure on the French! And prepare for the upcoming offensive.

In the ensuing talks, the two sides reached a tacit agreement on some issues. Afterwards, Taft and Benson silently left Brussels and began their visit and stay in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Naturally, this matter could not be hidden from the French. On the second day after Taft returned to Amsterdam, the French envoy Clemenceau, who had negotiated with the prince, once again came to Taft's study on behalf of the French government.

Taft didn't have a good opinion of the Germans, but at the same time, he also didn't like the French. His dislike for the former stemmed from the strength of Germany and the challenge to the United States. And for the latter? It is because France is very ignorant of flattery. A path lay ahead that would free France from its present crisis, save itself from the German saber, and allow the United States to drive a nail into Europe, but the French refused, delusional, Fantasizing about using the Americans to fight the Germans while maintaining friendship with the British. Maybe the United States and Germany have many differences, but on the issue of treating the British, the two sides are generally consistent!

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