The Rise of the Empire

The French are also very depressed recently. A few months ago, they were still happy that Russia finally chose France instead of Germany. However, they were not complacent for a few days, and the Russians showed signs of repentance.... God knows how the Germans work, God knows what the German prince said to the Russians. This time, the attitude of the Russians was very firm. Either the warship was bought by Spain, or Russia bought it back by itself. Anyway, it must not fall into the hands of the Japanese!

The French hold the pockets of the Russians. This is true, but it does not mean that the Russians cannot raise money from other channels, and the control is mutual. The Russians need the French francs to ensure a strong Russian A threat to Germany is also necessary. The French are clearly aware that the Russian bayonets are crucial to the safety of France. As long as Russia is there, even if the relationship between Russia and Germany is good, France will be safe. After all, Russia cannot sit back and watch Germany enter Paris again.

And the point is, the first wave of loans has already been delivered to the Russians.... Even if the Russians repent, can the French get back the francs they ate into Russia? What are you thinking!

The former French ambassador to Russia, Jean Sanchez, successfully disrupted Ruprecht's business. Afterwards, he won domestic awards and returned to China to become the deputy minister of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As a result, this buddy hadn't sat in the office in Paris for a few days, and hadn't had anything to do with the enthusiastic female secretary before he was forced to come to Germany to discuss this matter with the Russians. According to Sanchez, even if some accidents happen, the relationship between himself and Robanov should be pretty good, after all, he will be given a benefit of 500,000 francs.

As a result, the Russian foreign minister didn't give Sanchez any good looks at all, as if Sanchez didn't give him benefits, but took 500,000 francs from him! Well, now is not the time to get entangled in these things, it's important to get the business done first.

"It is unacceptable for your country to repurchase these two warships. This violates the agreement we have reached with each other. However, in order to protect your country's interests in the Far East, we can do our best to support the Spaniards in purchasing these two warships. We can provide special loans to the Spaniards, and the interest rate is very low. Now the Spaniards are suppressing uprisings in the West Indies and the Philippines. And the United States and Britain are not friendly to them, and they will not refuse assistance from us." Sanchez proposed the French plan.

The French used such a high price to squeeze Germany out of the Russian naval market. How can you give up when you encounter a little setback now? The Russians did not urgently need German warships. After all, as long as these two warships did not fall into the hands of the Japanese, the situation in the Far East would still be acceptable, so the final result was that everyone took a step back. France provides loans to Spain while Russia continues to buy French warships!

"We will fully support your country's purchase of these two warships. We can provide your country with low-interest loans. We are consistent with your country in preventing Japan from obtaining these two warships. Russia and France will Become a friend of your country.” On the second day after the Russian and French representatives met, Robanov found Sevilla and expressed his goodwill to him, while the French government even established contact with the Spanish government directly, promising Provide financial support for it.

At the same time, the intelligence of the Americans' activities behind the scenes has also reached the ears of the Spaniards, and an atmosphere of imminent rain and wind has shrouded Spain. As a declining empire, the Philippines and the West Indies are the few colonies left by the Spaniards. On the one hand, they are the last fig leaf of the empire, and on the other hand, they can also bring some benefits to Spain. Both politically and economically,

Spain cannot give up easily. And when Russia and France expressed their support for Spain, the confident Spain decided to buy both warships in response to possible military actions by the United States!

The Spaniard was accidentally hit on the head by this big gift package, and the Russians announced their withdrawal from the bidding, and Russia and France will provide financial support. Sevilla immediately felt full of confidence. In order to completely overwhelm the opponent, the Spaniard raised the price of the two warships to 900,000 pounds!

Although the £900,000 is 200,000 higher than the £700,000 originally proposed by Prince Ruprecht! Converted into silver, it is about 1.3 million taels! But this price is still very cheap for a warship of this class. And after learning that the Americans have intervened in this matter, the vigilance of the Spanish team and the United States has greatly increased! If the two sides were just hostile before, then it is now in the hearts of the Spaniards. The United States and the West can already be regarded as enemies! I don't know when to play a game!

Historically, Fuji and Yashima, what rubbish things, the 12-inch L40 terrace artillery, still used non-hardened armor. Defense indicators are garbage, and defense area is garbage among garbage. The amount of firepower projection is almost at the same level as that of the Munich-class armored cruiser. Just such a thing costs more than 1 million pounds. What is there to complain about when the Spaniard bought two warships far surpassing Fujiba Island for 900,000 pounds?

"We have already reported this matter to the president. It will take some time for the official document to be delivered. The points you mentioned will be described in detail in the document." Roosevelt said, looking at the young and somewhat shameless rival in front of him.

"Very good. After everyone signs on it, the fate of these two warships has been decided." Ruprecht said with a smile.

"Are you sure that the Japanese can offer a high price?" Wilson had a natural hostility towards the confident prince. The other party was too arrogant, and his arbitrariness, arrogance and methods made the university professor very dissatisfied.

"The relationship between Britain and Japan is beyond your imagination. If you exclude my personal factors, the Japanese will eventually win without your country," the prince said.

"You seem to have a natural aversion to Japan and Britain," Hay said.

"My hatred of Japan stems from my understanding of the Japanese nation. My dissatisfaction with the British is because of their conflicting interests and what they did. Before the Sino-Japanese War, I didn't actually hate the British. Now The United Kingdom is to be given to the old kings, and the whole world is under the control of the United Kingdom, which makes the emerging countries very dissatisfied." The prince said.

"You are prejudice, a prejudice based on hegemony." Hay said with some dissatisfaction.

"Whatever you say! Believe me, in three years time you'll hate England more than I do! Believe it or not! I bet £10,000 and I'll give you £10,000 if you win. I win and you give I can do it for 1 dollar. How about it, dare you bet?" said the prince with an unprecedented sense of relaxation.

"As you wish." Hay said with a sullen face.

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