It was originally intended to receive a fleet, but now it has become a battleship! The size of the visitors is seriously reduced, so the size of the reception should naturally be smaller, otherwise there will be a demonstration!

The USS Munich, the most powerful cruiser of the U.S. Navy at the moment, was anchored next to Munich, while another U.S. Navy ship was anchored next to the supply ship Cormorant. The officers and men of the two sides had friendly and enthusiastic exchanges amid the melodious music played by the military bands.

At the same time, our Ruprecht was also attending a cocktail party specially arranged for senior officers in the officer's cafeteria on the New York. And both sides are soldiers, and one of them has just won an unexpected battle, and the rumors are in full swing, then the conversation between the two sides will definitely involuntarily turn to a certain aspect!

Soldiers, especially those who have won the war, will naturally brag about their achievements without revealing secrets, but it seems that, perhaps, now only the prince himself can boast! Because except for the prince himself, the others were officers on the Munich, and they didn't go to war at all! So, naturally, Ruprecht became the center of attention! This time, Lieutenant General Simpson will need to face Ruprecht.

To say that this guy is also outstanding in battle, and the results are better than Dewey, the historical Battle of San Diego was commanded by him, and the 4 10,000-ton battleships and 1 armored cruiser close to 10,000 tons directly blew up the 4 cruisers of the Spaniards! Win cleanly, of course, this is also the reason why the opponent is too broiler, if you look at the artillery hit rate or other data, the performance of the US Navy can be described as miserable. The gold content is worse than that of Dewey, who fought alone overseas.

"The quality and combat effectiveness of the German Navy are beyond doubt, and your country has maintained its authority at sea by its actions. Then I would like to know, what do you think of the Japanese. Lieutenant General Simpson asked.

"Their behavior seems crazy to outsiders, but that kind of madness with brains!" Ruprecht thought for a moment and said. This evaluation is very realistic, whether it is the Russo-Japanese War or the later Pacific War, the courage of the Japanese seems to be unusually large, after the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War, most countries are not optimistic about Japan, and when the Pacific War broke out, many Americans thought that they were dreaming again!

If it is also madness, then the Russo-Japanese War is madness with brains, and the latter is a sick choice under inflated ambitions!

"Maybe it was just an accident. Although the Japanese are domineering, they know how to advance and retreat. Simpson frowned slightly, then said. The U.S. fleet confronted the Japanese, and the Japanese didn't seem to be as crazy as the prince in front of them said.

"When an accident happens, most people choose to turn things on a normal track, and the Japanese don't go back! They will choose to go on in one go, and they will do everything for the sake of their goal, I don't think the US Navy will make a move to stop and release torpedoes when they get closer, right? ”

"Actually, you should know that we didn't intend to expand the matter at that time, otherwise the senior officers on the Mainz would not have suffered heavy casualties in an instant, and the Japanese almost succeeded. The all-out behavior in their bones is terrifying! Ruprecht said.

"The Japanese are so despicable, they are like robbers, they use all kinds of means that cannot be used to attack their opponents, and they even challenge the bottom line of public international law and human morality." Simpson echoed, his tone as light as boiled water, obviously just coping with the crossing. If you want to talk about black history, there are many great powers, otherwise how can they be called great powers?

"And judging by the quality and combat consciousness of the Japanese Navy, they are not bad, at least the dense craters on the side chord of the Mainz can explain the question of the quality of personnel, as for the will to fight? They did fight to the last moment. Their will to fight can be called tenacious. Ruprecht said.

There were only three naval battles that broke out in the pre-dreadnought era, and the naval battle in the Yellow Sea was a battle between two third-rate naval powers. The Spanish-American War was a worse war, and the Spaniards won. In the Russo-Japanese naval war, the training level and combat effectiveness of the Japanese fleet were indeed outstanding, and the Japanese navy was superior in various statistics.

In World War 1, the fleets of the Japanese Navy performing missions in the Mediterranean Sea were also highly rated by the British and French navies. As for the Americans? Both the Americans and the British thought that the American army was at least terrible in terms of artillery. Therefore, Ruprecht believes that the Japanese Navy is more than a cut above the US military in this era, at least in terms of combat quality and will! Of course, this sentence cannot be said.

"So if the Sino-Japanese War breaks out, which side do you think will win?" Simpson continued.

"Japanese!" Ruprecht said with great certainty.

"Will the Beiyang Fleet with the Mainz lose?" A slightly drunk American officer next to him said recklessly.

"The Japanese have the support of the British, and on the seas of the Far East no one can overwhelm the British! With the support of the most powerful empire in the world, how can the Japanese lose? Ruprecht asked rhetorically.

In some wars, the outcome of the war is decided at the beginning of the war, and the process may be a little more tortuous, but the result is certain. And for this statement, Simpson agrees.

"The seas of the Far East are now somewhat crowded, with the British, the French, the Russians, and now the Japanese. There are so many large countries crowded in a small sea area. Ruprecht said thoughtfully.

"Your country also seems to have an interest in the Far East." Simpson asked tentatively.

"We just want to do business. We have no lease or scope of strength in the Qing Kingdom, and the islands in the Pacific Ocean are only obtained by taking advantage of the situation. It is true that our two countries have some differences in the Pacific, but if your country wants to enter the Qing market and seek a place in the country, then the biggest opponent is certainly not Germany. What Ruprecht said was not false at all.

Not to mention that the current Kaiser is the more moderate Frederick III, what about even the bear child Wilhelm II? Germany does not have the ability or the will to fight with the United States in the Far East for a certain colony! Wilhelm II also coveted the Philippines for a long time, but finally chose to back down.

Ruprecht simply stated a fact, and that statement apparently gained the favor of the Americans. Although it is an unofficial statement, at least it can be comforted, right?

While Ruprecht and Simpson were exchanging, an American officer sitting next to him faithfully recorded the conversation between the two sides.

"As a naval commander who has participated in actual combat, I would like to know how you view the tactics and battles of the two sides during the war." The Simpsons finally threw out the highlight of the day!

Thanks to the book friend zhouyu1976, sk wolf smoke, Xuanyuan Feitian for the reward~~~. Yesterday's collection hit an all-time low. It was almost the lowest day since the last recommendation, and it was less than the day before. The author is grieving-! There is no PC recommendation next week, only one client recommendation - ! Sadness, depression, and pain. Ask for the collection of comfort.