Chapter 2478 How to End the War 3

"We can't defeat the German-German coalition. As for simply dealing with the Americans, we have at least a 60% chance of winning. As for the last point, I think there is no need to consider it, right?" Yamamoto Gonbei touched his chin and thought for a while.

"Haha, we have a 60% chance of winning against the Americans alone? Why didn't I know that the Japanese Empire was so powerful?" Xiyuanji Gongwang's words were full of sarcasm. "Is it because our previous victories have inflated the confidence of our navy? It's like blowing up a balloon? It's a pity that it will burst with just a light poke!"

"I think you should think about a question rationally first. Are the Americans really afraid of us if they don't take action against us? Is it because we are strong that we can survive to this day?" Gongwang of Xiyuan Temple is even dumbfounded now. I want to curse, do you guys have any clues in your hearts?

"Even though we are tens of thousands of kilometers apart, we are still vulnerable to the United States. Do you understand what I mean?" Xiyuanji Gongwang said. "Sir Yamamoto, you know the war history of the Imperial Japanese Navy very well, right? After all, you have experienced it yourself. Can you tell me why we won the Sino-Japanese War and why we won the victory in the Philippines?"

“I can still remember the shadow and fear that the German armored cruiser named Mainz brought to us in the Sino-Japanese War, and the subsequent shock that the Blue Army brought to us in the land battle. I think Everyone here should have a deep understanding of it, right?”

"There is also the Battle of the Philippines. Why did we win? What is the core? You should be clear, right? Answer me, Your Excellency Yamamoto Gonbei." Saionji said.

"The four Kasuga-class armored cruisers were the core of our victory. Because of the help of the British and some strange luck, we won the war. It was really difficult to win that war. If our warships had arrived later, , then everything is over." Yamamoto Gonbei sighed. In fact, since the Sino-Japanese War, the Japanese navy and army have become German fans... However, becoming a German fan also requires a certain level of strength, at least a sufficient wallet! Look at the so-called XX fans in future generations. How dare they say they are fans without using real money to support their idols?

However, it is a pity that the Japanese Army still cannot learn from the Germans decisively. There is no way, the wallet is shy, and the Navy is going further and further on the road of German fans because of its special characteristics! For example, after the Sino-Japanese War, the Japanese bought two British second-class battleships as a matter of course, but they decisively kneeled under the Germans' new armored cruisers, and the British helped buy them...

Although later due to political or other wishes, Japan did not obtain a regular warship from the Germans. But you must not underestimate the Japanese Navy's hard heart! And all those who try to challenge this unspoken rule, no matter who they are, will suffer more or less in the end, even including Yamamoto Gonbei in front of him! Regarding the choice of Japan's first-level super-dreadnought, Japan originally had the opportunity to choose. It could choose from the King Kong-class battlecruiser proposed by the British or a certain German battleship. After all, although Germany will not sell it directly to Japan , but Japan can also use purchasing agents, just like the original Kasuga-class armored cruisers.

However, due to some special reasons, Yamamoto Gonbei finally chose the British Kongo-class battlecruiser. I won’t say much about what happened next. Afterwards, under the operation of Yamagata Aritomo, Yamamoto Gonbei’s bribery problem was discovered. (It seems to have been mentioned earlier in this book,

Um. ) And this also caused Yamamoto Gonbei to lose his position as prime minister, and he was severely suppressed for a time.

Later, when designing the Fuso-class battleship, the Japanese would rather abandon the complete set of drawings provided by the British, but had to purchase some drawings from the German outsourcing warships through various channels, and then used these drawings to create the Fuso-class Battleship…. It can be seen from this that the Japanese Navy admires German warships very much. (Please read Chapter 909 of this book for this description.) Later, the performance of the Fuso-class was really worthy of Japan's efforts, so now the Japanese Navy has a stronger Hader mood... Of course, Harder's pinnacle was naturally the high seas fleet's clean kill of the British fleet in the decisive battle on the Norwegian Sea. When facing such an enemy, the Japanese were naturally unsure, even if the opponent only sent a squadron!

"If we consider it only from a military perspective, we cannot defeat the Americans who are going all out. We don't need to do any deductions. Just think about the 6 South Dakota-class battleships and 6 South Dakota-class battleships equipped with 12 406MM artillery that are currently being built. Lexington-class battlecruisers, we should be clear that Japan has no chance militarily. Don’t you know the future shipbuilding budget of the empire for the navy? It would be good if our fleet size can maintain half of that of the United States. As for The 70% ratio you mentioned is even further out of reach!" said Gongwang of Xiyuan Temple.

"The Americans do have to cross thousands of miles of ocean to fight on our doorstep, but don't forget that the U.S.'s national power is several times ours, which is enough to make up for their disadvantage."

"So, the only thing we can choose is the third point, that is, when Germany and Britain are willing to suspend the war, we can withdraw from the battlefield. Otherwise, even if Germany is neutral, the final winner of our war with the United States will still not be Us." Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said.

"However, the Germans refuse to negotiate and contact, and the conditions they offer are unacceptable to us. The Germans intend to deal with us just like they dealt with the British! We cannot sit still and wait for death!" Yamamoto Gonbei said.

"The Germans do reject official negotiations, but they do not reject contact. At least our Foreign Minister, His Excellency Kato Taka, has seen some clues from the Germans' actions." Saionji Konobo made the navy and army bosses present in high spirits. Zhen, to be honest, if it is not a last resort, no senior Japanese military leader is willing to make trouble with the Germans, whether it is the navy or the army!

"Before, we established contact with some high-level officials within the German government and established indirect contact with the Grand Duke of Baden. The Grand Duke of Baden once tested the tone of Bavaria. Although the latter refused to negotiate with us, he It has not interfered with the British government's sale of arms and technology to us. This is also the most critical point for us to do business with the British at present," Kato Takaaki said.

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