The Rise of the Empire

"This condition is acceptable. We have obtained funds and new colonies, and we stand with the most powerful alliance in the world. At the same time, we block the way for Americans to move westward. What we need to pay is some soldiers. That’s all. I think this deal is pretty good. What’s your opinion? His Excellency Togo Heihachiro?” Ito Hirobumi said.

"The navy can carry out escort missions and carry out missions against Germany. It can also send frigates and auxiliary fleets to the Mediterranean. It is even possible to send a small number of capital ships into the Mediterranean. But I still have no scruples about the elite fleet entering the North Sea. That is In a battle between giants, even an inadvertent blow from the relatively weak Germans will cost the Japanese navy a heavy price," Togo Heihachiro said.

Togo Heihachiro saw it very accurately. When two elephants fight, the worst thing is the grass on the ground. Although the Germans are weaker, in a real large-scale fleet PK, it takes a little time and a little luck to kill a dreadnought. The British decisively lost three battlecruisers in the Battle of Jutland, which was very important to the British. It's not a big deal for the empire. What if you try it on the Japanese navy? If 3 of the 4 King Kongs were killed at once, the Japanese Navy would probably close its doors, right?

"If that's the case, we can only hope that the army can send more people." Ito Hirobumi nodded, agreeing with Togo Heihachiro's statement. After all, the warships of the Japanese Navy are still very valuable. These fleets ensure the safety of the Japanese archipelago. Cornerstone. And if the navy is severely damaged, even if Japan and the Allied Powers stand together, the Americans will dare to seize Japan's colonies. Forging iron requires hard work. If Japan is unable to resist the Americans, the Allied Powers will not help the Japanese seize these islands. of!

Although there are some deviations in the final result, the general direction is still acceptable to the two countries. Language, equipment and tactical systems may be a problem, but in general, if there are several years of running-in, it will not be a problem. In history, didn't the British, French, Belgian and Portuguese forces still lie together in the trenches on the Western Front fighting the Germans? Didn’t the French black troops also go to the battlefield? If the Austro-Hungarian Empire did not agree on the same language within a regiment, wouldn’t it continue to fight?

Regarding equipment, the Japanese also decided to popularize British and French equipment training for future reservists. After some thinking, the Japanese decided to choose French equipment. This was because at the beginning, the Japanese Army had learned from The French army, and another reason is that France is a country with a large army and does not have much equipment. If it really fights, it is more convenient to obtain equipment. According to the agreement, when Britain and France deem it necessary to prepare for war, Japan should gather at least 50,000 trained officers and soldiers to board the ship within three days to form the first batch of Japanese legions to Europe.

This requirement may seem high, but in fact it is not difficult at all. You must know that after the war in history, Australia and New Zealand rushed to Europe in one wave with 32,000 people! As a country with a large population and a regional power with a large-scale army, it is really not difficult to gather 50,000 people without having to bring weapons with preparation.

Finally, the two countries signed the agreement in Tokyo, Japan, on November 8, 1907. After signing this agreement, Japan's status in the entire Allied Powers system rose to fourth place, second only to Russia. Even further ahead than Italy, which Britain and France had tried their best to win over before.

Just four months after the signing of this agreement, the Japanese Navy finally ordered the last class of battleships purchased in the UK from the Armstrong Shipyard, the Kongo-class battlecruiser! The price of battleships to Japan is very favorable, and they are sold to Japan almost at cost price.

Half of the funds for Japan's purchase of warships came from British loans! So much so that British newspapers at the time exclaimed that they almost bought the most cutting-edge battlecruiser in the British Empire for the cost of an Asama-class armored cruiser.

"Damn the British, they finally sided with the Japanese and became the biggest enemy of the United States of America!" When Roosevelt heard the relevant intelligence, angry and unwilling roars came from the office from time to time. This incident was also An indirect result is that for a long period of time, the door between the United States and the Allied Powers has been completely closed. Unless the Allied Powers are disbanded, it is impossible for the United States to reconcile with Britain, France, Russia and other countries on grand strategic issues. First of all, Japan alone There’s no way around it!

"The most important thing is that once the war starts, the Japanese will definitely attack the German Far East colonies, and the size of our fleet in the Far East cannot compete with the Japanese! Now Japan has 4 dreadnoughts under construction and are nearing completion, including 2 It's still super fearless. Coupled with the four battlecruisers and parts they just ordered from the British not long ago, the strength of the Japanese navy will rise to a quite terrifying level." Admiral Benson, the deputy secretary of the Navy, was a little anxious. said.

"Can we pay more economic costs in exchange for Germany delivering all its territories in advance?" Benson thought for a while and asked.

"This is absolutely impossible. The Germans do not trust us, so they will definitely leave enough bargaining chips in their hands, and the colonies in the Far East are their biggest bargaining chip." Roosevelt shook his head and said.

"So do you think that if the war is over and the Germans are victorious, they will fulfill their commitments?" Benson asked.

"They will. The Germans have no interest in the Far East, and even after the war is over, they will need loans from the United States of America to tide over the economic crisis. So if nothing else, they will fulfill their commitments."

"If this is the case, Germany cannot lose the war, at least it will be a draw." Benson thought for a while and said. Unless your Excellency the President is prepared to fight with the Japanese Navy!

"I partially agree with your opinion, but I still don't want Germany to take the opportunity to grow bigger this time, and don't underestimate Germany's energy and development prospects." Roosevelt hesitated and said. Although the United States hates Japan, it is not ready for a big war with Japan, so Roosevelt is more inclined to work with Germany to force Japan to spit out what it has eaten after the war.

In the end, before the war, the entire world structure had basically taken shape. Britain, France, Russia, and Japan formed the core of the Allied Powers system. Belgium and the Balkan countries became peripheral members of the Allied Powers. Germany, Austria, and Turkey formed the Allied Powers group, and the Italians were still licking their lips. He looked at his wounds and considered which side he should stand on. The United States, on the other hand, tends to be neutral.

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