"General Simpson, you're here too?" When entering Theodore. After Roosevelt's office, Dewey saw another familiar figure, if Roosevelt was in charge of the civilian work of the Admiralty, then General Simpson was in charge of the American fleet. The two of them can almost put the real Admiralty Secretary in the air. And this matter can make the two appear at the same time, then it shows that this matter is very important.

"General Dewey and Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria seem to have some friendship?" Although Roosevelt used a question, it contained a positive meaning.

"Yes, after the Battle of Toshima broke out, I was commissioned by the prince to send the wounded German to shore for treatment and to testify for the German fleet. I do everything in the interests of the United States of America, but also in my own moral principles. I did not accept any material gifts, except for a ring with the coat of arms of the Wittelsbach family. Dewey said with some trepidation.

"We called you here with no intention of pursuing your past. On the contrary, I think you guys are doing a good job. You've managed to make friends with a big guy who has been very helpful in our plans. Roosevelt comforted the somewhat nervous young colonel.

"If I let you go to Germany, will you be able to persuade Prince Ruprecht to give up a naval deal with Spain?" Roosevelt asked tentatively.

"Are we going to buy warships for the Germans?" Dewey felt like his jaw was almost dropping. As with all rising empires, domestic protectionism prevailed. Not to mention warships, the import of ordinary products is restricted by high tariff barriers. The Americans almost never bought foreign warships, it seems, not even a 3000-ton cruiser. So when Roosevelt made this request, Dewey had a feeling of incredibleness.

"You think too much, Colonel, given the current financial situation of our navy, we don't have the money to spend millions of pounds on a warship. Congress won't agree either. We just want these two ships not to fall into the hands of the Spaniards. That's what we're here for. It is up to Chile, Argentina or the Japanese to buy it in the end. See what I mean? "Theodore. Roosevelt said.

"Specifically for the Spaniards? This. For a moment, Dewey felt like he had thought of something. The contradictions between the United States and Spain have been there for a long time, although the various propaganda outside is that the US government considers Spain's repression of the local people in the West Indies and the Philippines to be too barbaric. But in fact, everyone understands that it is the United States that has ideas about these two places.

And now, when Roosevelt said this, Dewey realized that this matter was probably not just a matter of thinking. To put it more clearly, that is, the United States may already be ready to do something against Spain, but if it is ready to do it, it is estimated that it is an official of the White House who wants to find itself, and the Admiralty does not care about diplomacy! There's something strange about this. Dewey hesitated.

"Do we need to make Mr. Dewey understand?" Simpson thought for a moment and said.

"You guessed it, we want to liberate the people of the West Indies and the Philippines, and many people have this idea, and the president, the Admiralty, and quite a few of them. And, of course, the American people. But the only problem now is that these things can't be put on the table, and Congress won't pass them. But we need to do some preparation. ”

"Don't worry, Mr. Dewey. You are just going to Germany in a private capacity to meet a prince. What you're talking about is nothing more than a personal relationship. Convincing His Royal Highness the Prince to sell the battleship to someone else simply did not exist. Only the three of us know about the United States, and the prince won't spread the word. Roosevelt continued.

"It's a bit of a tough thing to do, and I can't compare my face to a million pounds. If the competitors have some quality, I can help them stall for time. And if the Spanish bid is ultimately lost, then the contenders will have to come at least close to the Spaniards' offer. Only then can we have hope. Do you say? "When Theodore. After Roosevelt said this, Dewey already knew that he could not withdraw from this matter, he was just a naval colonel, and he had no ability to resist Roosevelt and Simpson and the forces behind them, so he chose to cooperate.

"In addition, I would like to know whose hands the country wants these two warships to fall into." Dewey then asked a very pointed question. And the question caused a silence.

"President Cleveland means Japan." Roosevelt was silent, and finally Simpson glanced at Roosevelt, who was a little nervous, and gave the answer.

"Then Japan. Russia was an obstacle to the empire's economic expansion in the Far East, and it would be a benefit to the United States if Japan could defeat Russia, or curb Russian expansion in the Far East. Of course, I personally have reservations about this. Roosevelt said hesitantly. I don't know why, but in his mind, he remembered what Prince Ruprecht had told him again, and Japan must be on guard!

"Whatever, this matter is not up to me to decide, arrangements have been made above, so I can only carry it out." In Roosevelt's view, this concern was more of a metaphysical concern, and there was not much evidence or examples to support this speculation, not to mention that the matter was not up to him.

"If you need any help, then you can contact the Ambassador of the United States to Germany, and he can help you with all diplomatic matters. You may also be able to meet with foreign counterparts accompanied by a member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Roosevelt thought for a moment and said.

"What if the Russians want to restore their contracts?" Sooner or later there will inevitably be a war between Russia and Japan, which is something that cannot be changed, so Dewey asked again.

"The Russians are not a good thing, they are only a little better than the Spaniards." Simpson replied. The implication of this sentence is also to prevent the Russians from regaining orders.

"Okay, I'll do it right away. For the United States. The matter had been explained, and Dewey was ready to get up and leave.

"I wish you success, and I will send a telegram to the ambassador to Germany today to explain the matter. You'll leave tomorrow, and you'll have bought your tickets. What you need is here, and if you don't have enough, you can apply to the ambassador to Germany. If this happens, then you may come back as a general. "Make a wish to be an official. Since the other party was willing to do this, then Roosevelt naturally had to give Dewey something in return.

"And you'll be going to Germany tomorrow with Major Magiffen. This way your hopes of success are greater. After all, there are not many people in the entire US Navy who have real combat experience. Simpson added.

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