Chapter 2292: Agreement
"The premise of an alliance is mutual respect, not a simple exchange of interests. Mr. Taft, you have been making a mistake. You regard all problems as money transactions. In fact, many things in this world are not available. In terms of money, you have no idea what the empire cares about,” Ruprecht said.
"All ears," Taft said.
"If we can both restrain our impulse to expand, the German Empire limits its sphere of influence to Europe, West Asia, and Africa. If your country limits its sphere of influence to the Americas and the Far East, then I think the two of us There are too many places where countries can cooperate with each other, instead of being like two hedgehogs huddling together for warmth, they have to beware of each other's spikes while approaching each other. Do you understand what I mean?" Lu Precht said sincerely.
To be honest, Ruprecht is really unwilling to break out of an all-out war with a country like the United States! As a time traveler, Ruprecht is very aware of how powerful the US industry was in World War II in history. The US can produce hundreds of thousands of freewheels like sausages, and hundreds of thousands of various Aircraft, hundreds of various aircraft carriers, and at the same time provide a lot of assistance to other countries! The national power of this kind of country is really terrible! Although Ruprecht has greatly strengthened Germany in this plane and slowed down the pace of the Americans, the future US-UK-Russia alliance will still pose a huge threat to Germany!
The United States is different from Britain and Russia. The United States is too far away from Germany and is too powerful. Germany and Austria can crush Britain and Russia in the next war, but they want to hit the United States.... This is almost impossible. And if there is no benefit, then the war is meaningless, and the end result may be that both sides suffer huge losses and have nothing to do with each other.
Therefore, when Ruprecht said this to Taft, he really wanted virtue to have its own sphere of influence, and then restrain each other. Let the Americans realize the strength of Germany, so as to cut off the possibility of direct confrontation in the future. Of course, this idea seems a bit wishful thinking at present, because Americans may feel that they have a great advantage. After all, in Europe, Britain and Russia are potential allies of the United States, and they are the springboard and comrades-in-arms for the United States to attack Germany in the future. And the United States is the only one in America, and no one can threaten it! So, be confident!
Of course, at the diplomatic level, no matter how hostile Taft was to Germany, he would never say no. And the prince will definitely not pin his hopes on his words just now. These words also have a deep implication, that is, to warn the United States not to intervene too much in European affairs, whether it is against the Allies or neutral countries!
The Germans don't ask the two sides to sign any treaty or the US government to make any guarantees, after all, these things are not counted! The Germans just want to tell the United States that their actions against European countries will directly affect the future war situation in the Pacific! Germany's inquiry for assistance to the United States is not just money, but more respect for Germany's sphere of influence and the results of World War I! That is, Germany is the king of Europe! Even the United States must consider Germany's attitude when interfering in European affairs!
"Do you have enough respect for Germany? We will pay attention. We are only developing normal diplomatic relations with other European countries and will not do anything against your country." Taft said.
"I value the result more. In order to give us a proper start to our next cooperation, I hope that your country will not make any substantive moves against any of the Allied countries before we complete the negotiations with the Allied countries. Is this okay? asked Ruprecht.
"And if we do, what about your sincerity?" Taft asked.
"Three submarine brigades and at least 36 ocean-going submarines will go to the Pacific Ocean from Germany after the UK's armistice statement is issued, and then start pre-war preparations. And we will help your country gradually establish a complete submarine disengagement system."
"Colonel Valentine of the 5th Submarine Squadron will be in charge of this work. I believe he is capable enough to turn your country's submarine force into the most efficient sea wolf in the Pacific," Ruprecht said.
"Are you talking about Colonel Valentine, who has a record of 144 kills and has created a record of nearly 300,000 tons?" Major General Sims, who had not spoken at the side, said in surprise.
"That's right, that's him. The third ace of the German High Seas Fleet's submarine force, the number one ace, Major General de la Perrier, is in charge of German submarine operations, and it is inconvenient to transfer away. It is not suitable to continue fighting for any reason," Ruprecht said.
"I think this deal is worth it." Major General Sims gestured to Taft with his eyes.
"We have a very good start. I think this deal is fair, but I want to know when your country's submarine force will be able to participate in the war?" Taft thought for a while and said.
"First of all, we must completely end the war in Europe. Then, after communication between us, when your country decides to declare war on Japan, we will declare war on Japan within a week. Action," Ruprecht said.
"And what about the capital fleet?" Taft asked.
"The main fleet is more troublesome. Before we completely disarm the Royal Navy, the main fleet cannot be moved lightly. However, in order to show our sincerity, the long-range bomber units and ocean-going patrol aircraft units belonging to the Empire can be gradually transferred to the Pacific Ocean. We It can be guaranteed that before the war, the German Empire possessed no less than 120 K8 long-range bombers and their improved aircraft in the Pacific Ocean. The total number of other aircraft is no less than 500." Ruprecht said.
"Then is it really impossible for your country to send troops on a large scale?" Taft hesitated and said.
"It's very difficult. Even from a purely technical point of view, we need some time to adapt to operations in the Pacific Islands and the unfavorable natural conditions there. Of course, the most important thing is whether your side has enough sincerity." Ruprecht said . What the crown prince thinks is very simple, as long as the United States does not interfere in Europe within five years from now, because this time is when Germany is at its weakest during the recovery period. Whether it is rejection or support, it is for this core service.
Of course, as for the large-scale dispatch of the army, the crown prince is still quite resistant. After all, for Bavaria and Austria, the low number of core ethnic Germans is a very bad phenomenon, and population growth and changes in proportions take a long time. There was no way to fight the first battle, so after the end of the first battle, Ruprecht really didn't want to fight another tragic land battle.
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