The Rise of the Empire

The United States has always been a very efficient country, especially when it is preparing to compete with others, whether it is diplomatic or military preparations, it is very fast. Roosevelt's proposal quickly won the support of some people in the US government and Congress, and Various preliminary contacts have also been launched. Major Benson, the military attaché of the U.S. ambassador to Germany, was sent to Munich to make contact with Ruprecht.

"I know the purpose of your coming here, and I also know what you want to say. But unfortunately, it is a bit late now. The two battleships Nisshin and Izumo have been handed over to the Japanese, and they will soon take The two warships are returning home. There is nothing I can do."

"As for the other two warships ordered to Brazil, Brazil did not arrange enough manpower to accept these two warships in a short period of time, so they hired the British to drive the two warships to the UK first, and then waited for the Brazilians to go Accept. Therefore, the control of these two warships will be handed over directly to the British." The prince looked at Benson who had just sat down and was about to speak.

"The British helped the Brazilians take over the ship? In other words, before the Brazilians came, the control of these two warships was in the hands of the British?" Benson said in surprise.

"Control is still in our hands now, but we have to hand it over to the British when it's finished," added His Royal Highness.

"Well, it doesn't matter. I'm coming to Munich to make a deal with His Highness the Prince." Benson said as he took out a check from his purse. "This check can be accepted by any multinational bank and accepted by the US government, and you can write a number on it that you think is acceptable. And we have only one condition, and that is to transfer this warship to the US government at the right time." America! We will pay for shipbuilding separately."

"The maximum acceptance amount for this check is 200,000 pounds. The U.S. government intends to use 200,000 pounds to buy a right that can be delivered when it matures. What does your government think of this matter? Is it an option transaction? This There are already buyers for the two warships. Unless the Brazilian government is willing to give up, otherwise, if we refuse to deliver or delay the delivery when it expires, we will bear huge compensation! This amount of money is not even enough for compensation! What's more, if you don't buy it when it expires If not, these two warships will fall into our hands. Tell me, if you were me, would you make this deal?" His Royal Highness said angrily.

"The Chinese government is already trying to convince the Brazilian government. Through various channels." Benson said while wiping off a cold sweat. In fact, he also knew that he now had very few bargaining chips. Because this matter is not operated by the U.S. government, but by some people in the U.S. government, many things cannot be brought to the table!

"You are lying, your government has not come forward at all! Of course, there may be some people who communicate through private channels or other unofficial channels, but I must not pin my 2.4 million pounds of business on some private channels, can I? ?”

"Moreover, what I can tell you clearly is that the British government requires the Brazilian government to receive these two warships and not transfer them to others. I have exact information. Well, on the one hand, some people in your country, on the other hand On the one hand, the British government, tell me, who should I trust?" His Royal Highness's sharp question made Benson speechless. In fact, the fundamental reason why he was chosen to come to Bavaria instead of the US ambassador to Germany was that Benson was Roosevelt." people in the circle". The ambassador to Germany is not, so this contact is also unofficial!

"If you can help us this time, you will reap our friendship. There will be no problem with funding,

Moreover, the continuous financial support from the United States will greatly promote the development of Bavaria. You know Mr. Roosevelt, he is a very capable and well-connected person. There are quite a lot of people behind him to support him. It is possible to become the president of the United States in the future. At that time, you will gain the friendship of a country. " Benson said in an almost pleading tone.

"I have paid for this friendship, but whether Mr. Roosevelt or others turned a deaf ear to my warning. I once sincerely wanted to be a friend with them. But all I got was contempt and threats! They thought there was something behind them A powerful country can tell me what to do. I countered their arrogant behavior with practical actions, and when my prophecy came true, they came to me in a panic. Unfortunately, it was too late !"

"People must be responsible for what they do. If you do something wrong, you have to bear the price! There is only one chance for many things in the world. If you miss it or make a wrong choice, it will lead to an irreversible situation! I have no reason to help you now, And there is no reason to offend the most powerful country in the world for a possible friendship, not only me, not even Germany!"

"There is a price to be paid for doing anything, and I can do some things that are within my power. These things have a price tag, and the behavior of some of your side makes me lose sight of the basis for friendship, then everything we do will be It's business. Well then, Mr. Benson, tell me what you want me to do, and then give me a suitable price!" After finishing speaking, the prince leaned back on the chair and stared at the person in front of him.

"We need Germany's ports in the Pacific Ocean to provide supplies for the US Far East Fleet. But your country's prime minister is a very cautious person, or somewhat pro-British. There are not many people in Germany who are capable of influencing Prime Minister Bismarck, You are one of them and I hope you can convince the prime minister. If this thing works out, the check is still valid and you will still have our friendship," Benson said.

"This matter can be considered." The prince thought for a while and said, only when Japan and the United States fight, can a nail that is difficult to remove be planted between the United States and Britain! And the harder the fight, the better. Therefore, in order for the Americans to make up their minds to fight Japan, His Royal Highness must provide the Americans with some help within his ability. For example, the base problem is a good starting point, although His Royal Highness is not optimistic about the Americans' transoceanic operations. But it is precisely because they are not optimistic that the Americans must fight this game!

In addition, for some diplomatic matters, His Royal Highness also needs to communicate with Prime Minister Bismarck and William II. The outbreak of the Spanish-American War is one aspect of the American and British, but how can Germany benefit from this change? is another important aspect!

"I will go to Berlin in person, and I hope that what you said can be fulfilled." His Royal Highness finished speaking and signaled Benson to leave.

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