The Rise of the Empire

"The Germans suddenly terminated the export of hardened armor to our country. They seem to know something." Just as the prince was reading the latest intelligence of the British Navy, the Italians finally felt something strange from the actions of the Germans. Soon, the Prime Minister of Italy notified the king of the news. \u003c/p\u003e"It seems that the Germans are going to intervene, but I don't know if this is a unilateral move by Bavaria or the meaning of the German central government. Can we get armor from the Americans?" asked King Umberto I of Italy road. Now the 2 battleships and 2 cruisers being built by the Italian Navy have come to an end, but the sudden armor embargo makes it impossible for these two battleships to serve before the war begins. This is not good news for the Italians. \u003c/p\u003e"Actually, it doesn't matter even if we can't get armor. Our current fleet size is enough to deal with this war. There is no target in the Turkish navy that is worth dealing with." The Minister of the Navy said nonchalantly. \u003c/p\u003e"But if Turkey obtains warships from Germany, our situation may be in trouble. Don't forget the original Qing-Japanese War. The Qing people relied on the armored cruiser Mainz to make the Japanese pay a heavy price. The price, if the Germans repeat their old tricks, there will be some changes in our war against Turkey." Umberto I said with some concern. \u003c/p\u003e"We need to find out the attitude of the German government as soon as possible. In addition, military preparations must be made faster. If we can quickly occupy Libya, the Germans have no choice but to face the established facts." Now, the loan from Britain and France has already arrived, so Italy must also launch a war against Turkey, not to mention that the opposite territory is what the Italians have dreamed of for many years! Now, nothing can stop the rumbling Italian tanks! \u003c/p\u003e"The Italians are about to take action. I am afraid that Germany will not feel so good this time. One is a quasi-ally who is going to win over, and the other is a current ally. Will William II be very upset?" Royal Navy Headquarters, Lord Hamilton said to the busy Admiral Fisher. Fisher finally came to an end and reached the pinnacle of his naval career - Lord of the Admiralty! \u003c/p\u003e"If you were the Kaiser, what would you do?" Fischer put down his work and looked at his colleagues in front of him and asked. The British have taken the lead, but it would be naive to think that they can sit back and relax in the future! He had a hunch that the Germans would surely make a move. \u003c/p\u003e"The behavior of the Italians is equivalent to betrayal, which is even more extreme than what they did in the German-Portuguese conflict last time. If I were William II, then I would definitely give the Italians a little color, and even send troops directly Deterring Italy is an option." Lord Hamilton thought for a while and said. \u003c/p\u003e"If this is the case, it would be great. We can take advantage of the trend to win over Italy and exchange Turkey for Italy. I think our deal is still worthwhile." Fisher paused after finishing speaking: "But, I'm worried They will adopt a method that can deter the Italians without really tearing their faces, this is the most troublesome thing!"\u003c/p\u003e "William II does not have this IQ, and there is no such thing as Bismarck in Central Germany It's a character." Sir Hamilton said with a curl of his lips. \u003c/p\u003e "But Bavaria has it! That prince has never suffered a loss since his debut! I think the Germans will still interfere, and the Italians may suffer a bit." Fisher said. \u003c/p\u003e "It is right for Italy to suffer a bit, but we should ensure that Italy can complete this expansion, because only in this way will the relationship between Germany and Italy be irreparable, and Italy will be more likely to stand on our side,

Although Italy is weak, it has a great influence on the situation in the Mediterranean. said Lord Hamilton.\u003c/p\u003e "What do you think the Germans would do?" Fisher thought for a while and asked.\u003c/p\u003e "Relying solely on Turkey cannot stop the Italians. The Italian navy can easily control the Mediterranean, and the Turkish local forces without foreign aid will succumb sooner or later. If the Germans want to interfere, they must act together on land and sea. "\u003c/p\u003e" For things on land, you can refer to the Blue Army of the year, and for things at sea, you can refer to Mainz back then. That's right, it is Mainz. Maybe after this incident, Mainz will become a proper term used to describe wartime military assistance from one country to another. "Lord Hamilton said.\u003c/p\u003e"For the Germans, Turkey is far more important than the Qing Dynasty, and they also have reasons to take measures. And the best warship that can provide Turkey is the warship of this class that just beat the French. If this is the case, it will be difficult for the Italians. Fisher frowned slightly.\u003c/p\u003e"Yes, maybe Turkey can't defeat Italy, but the high cost of the war may make the Italians give up. If Italy succumbs to Turkey, it will not only damage Italy's fragile self-confidence and self-esteem, we will no longer have a strategic bargaining chip to contain the Germans, especially when the Boer War increasingly involves the energy of the empire ! Lord Hamilton said seriously.\u003c/p\u003e "Have the Germans started doing this now?" "Fisher asked.\u003c/p\u003e"It has already begun. The Kingdom of Bavaria announced a ban on the export of hardened armor to Italy, and warned other countries to prohibit resale. Italy turned to seek armor from the United States, but unfortunately the United States did not have enough production capacity. refused for a reason. If nothing else, none of the 4 warships of the Italian Navy on the berth can be completed! "Lord Hamilton said.\u003c/p\u003e "Then what is the purpose of your coming to me?" You must have a way. Fisher asked with a slight smile.\u003c/p\u003e "It's also an old method. In the Sino-Japanese War, we could balance the military imbalance caused by the German arms sales. Now, we can do the same!" Isn't the Navy's new toy about to hit the water? Give one of them to the Italians! "Lord Hamilton finally explained his intentions!"\u003c/p\u003e "A new toy?" I have several, which one are you talking about? "Fisher was taken aback for a moment, and then said with great interest that Fisher had long wanted to transform the large and useless fleet of the Royal Navy, and now, he finally had the chance, less than a year after he took office. He has made drastic revisions to the Navy's construction plan. With the dismounting of a batch of warships that do not meet the requirements of the times, a new batch of warships is on the slipway, and these new toys are working overtime under the stimulation of the German Navy The construction with added points!\u003c/p\u003e Thanks to the book friends First Guards Tank Brigade, Crazy Shadow, chen111, Sea Boundary\u003c/a\u003e~~~, and book friends ice616, linar, Tongshao iii, Shadowless Foot , I never wanted to leave\u003c/a\u003e support~~~! Today is the third update!!! Please subscribe please\u003c/a\u003e~~~!\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e