The United States has always been a very efficient country, especially when it is ready to fight with people, both diplomatically and militarily, Roosevelt's proposal was quickly supported by the US government and a part of the Congress, and various preliminary contacts have also been launched. Major Benson, the U.S. ambassador to Germany, was sent to Munich to make contact with Ruprecht.

"I know what you're here for, and I know what you're trying to say. But alas, it was a little late, and the two battleships, Nisin and Izumo, had already been handed over to the Japanese, and they would soon return home with these two ships. There's nothing I can do about it. ”

"As for the other two warships ordered for Brazil, Brazil did not have enough manpower to accept these two warships in a short period of time, so they hired the British to sail these two warships to England first, and then waited for the Brazilians to accept them. So, control of these two battleships will be given directly to the British. The prince looked at Benson, who had just sat down to speak.

"The British helped the Brazilians pick up the ship? That is, before the arrival of the Brazilians, control of these two battleships was in the hands of the British? Benson said in surprise.

"Now the control is still in our hands, but when it is finished, we will have to hand it over to the British." His Royal Highness the Prince added.

"Well, it doesn't matter, I'm coming to Munich to make a deal with His Royal Highness the Prince." Benson said as he pulled a check out of his purse. "This check can be accepted by any multinational bank, accepted by the U.S. government, and you can write a number on it that you think is okay. And we have only one condition, and that is to surrender this battleship to the United States at the right time! We will pay for the construction of the ship separately. ”

"The cheque can be accepted up to £200,000. And the U.S. government intends to spend 200,000 pounds to buy a right that is ready to be delivered when it expires, what does your government think of this matter? Is it an options trade? These two warships already have buyers, unless the Brazilian government is willing to give it up, otherwise, if we refuse to deliver or delay the delivery when it is due, we will bear a huge amount of compensation! This amount of money is not enough to even compensate! Not to mention if you don't buy it when it expires. These two battleships were smashed into our hands. Tell me, if you were me, would you make this deal? His Royal Highness said angrily.

"My government is already trying to convince the Brazilian government. Through various channels. Benson wiped a cold sweat and said, in fact, he also knew that he had very few chips to come up with right now. Because this matter is not operated by the US government, but by some people in the US government, many things cannot be put on the table!

"You're lying. Your government did not come forward at all! Of course, there may be some people who communicate through private channels or other unofficial channels, but I can't put my £2.4 million business on some private channels, can I? ”

"Moreover, I can tell you unequivocally that the British Government has asked the Brazilian Government to receive these two warships, and that they cannot be transferred to others, and that I have accurate information. Well, on the one hand, some people in your country, and on the other hand, the British government. You tell me, who should I believe? His Royal Highness's sharp rhetorical question left Benson speechless, and in fact the fundamental reason for choosing him to come to Bavaria instead of the American ambassador to Germany was that Benson was a man of Roosevelt's "circle." And the ambassador to Germany is not, so this contact is also unofficial!

"If you can help us this time, then you will reap the rewards of our friendship. There will certainly be no problems with funding, and a steady stream of financial support from the United States will greatly promote the development of Bavaria, and you know Mr. Roosevelt, who is very capable. Quite a well-connected person. He has a lot of support behind him, and it is possible to become the president of the United States in the future. When the time comes, you will reap the friendship of a nation. Benson said in an almost pleading tone.

"I have paid for this friendship, but neither Mr. Roosevelt nor anyone else has ignored my warnings. I really wanted to be friends with them. But all I gained was contempt and threats! They thought they had a powerful nation behind them that could dictate to me, and I countered their hubris with concrete actions, and when my prophecy came true, they came to me in a panic. It's a pity that everything is late! ”

"People have to take responsibility for what they do. If you do something wrong, you will pay the price! A lot of things in the world are only one chance and missed. Or the wrong choice will lead to a situation that cannot be reversed! I have no reason now to help you, and I have no reason to offend the most powerful country in the world for the sake of a possible friendship, not only no, but not even Germany! ”

"There is a price to be paid for doing anything, and I can do what I can. These things are clearly priced. The behavior of some of you makes me lose sight of the basis for building friendships, then everything we do will be business. Well then, Mr. Benson, say what you want me to do, and give me a good price! The prince leaned back in the chair behind him and stared at the man in front of him.

"We need German ports in the Pacific Ocean to supply the US Far East Fleet. But the Prime Minister of your country is a very cautious person, or rather somewhat pro-British. And there are not many people in Germany who can influence Prime Minister Bismarck, you are one of them, and I hope you can convince this Prime Minister. If this goes well, the check will still be 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 they plant a nail between the United States and Britain that is difficult to pull out! And the harder the fight, the better, so in order to make up their minds to PK with Japan, His Royal Highness the Prince must provide the Americans with some help within his ability, for example, this base issue is a good entry point, although His Royal Highness the Prince is not optimistic about the Americans' transoceanic operation. But it is precisely because they are not optimistic that the Americans must fight this one!

In addition, for some diplomatic matters, His Royal Highness the Prince also needs to communicate with Prime Minister Bismarck and Wilhelm II, the outbreak of the Spanish-American War is one aspect, but how to let Germany benefit after this change is another important aspect!

"I'm going to Berlin in person, and I hope that what you say will be fulfilled." His Royal Highness the Prince finished speaking and motioned for Benson to go.

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