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Ruprecht's words penetrated like a small scalpel, and thoroughly dissected what Makanov was thinking in his heart! The prince was quite right, it was from this place that Makanov saw the problem, so he came to such a conclusion. But the deeper reason, he did not know. So he just doubts this conclusion and can't be sure! Because this speculation is still a little too scary in his opinion! To put it bluntly, the theoretical support is still insufficient, for example, why did Japan take action, and what is the purpose of Japan's action at this time? He still couldn't figure it out.

"Okay, okay, I'll tell you the answer, sometimes, if people are too smart, even friends are not happy." Prince Ruprecht put away his playful expression. looked at Tirpitz, who was also a little gloomy next to him, and said that Tirpitz was accidentally shot just now and was a little unhappy. The prince saw that the atmosphere was almost set off now, and it was time to produce something dry.

"It started in February this year. On February 11 of this year, the king of Korea fled to the Russian embassy in Korea to seek refuge, and with the support of your country, the king of Korea set up a pro-Russian cabinet, which not only dismissed Japanese military advisers, but also dismissed and even killed pro-Japanese personnel in the top ranks. Mr. Lobanov, you are one of the masterminds of this matter, right? His Royal Highness looked at each other and said with a smile. (The above is a historical fact.) ）

"Then, not satisfied, your country began to use Russian officers as military advisers to North Korea, set up a Russian language school, and obtained mining rights in Hamgyong Province. In the face of your country's step-by-step pressure in Korea, Japan has no way to resist it now. Therefore, on May 14, the "Seoul Agreement" was signed, and on June 9, the "Agreement on the Japan-Russia-Korea Issue" was signed, and the most important of these agreements was that Russia obtained the same right to garrison troops as Japan! (This passage is also a historical fact)

"And we, the foreign secretary, are not satisfied with what we have so far, if I remember correctly. You and the DPRK envoy Min Yong-su have also signed some secret agreements. It seems to be involved. (This passage is also a historical fact.) ）

"Don't say it, you're a devil! Trust me, the Russian government will give you the benefits you want! Whether it works out or not. Before His Royal Highness the Prince could finish speaking, Robanov on the other side had a panicked and even frightened look on his face, and tried his best to stop Ruprecht from continuing. You know, what was signed with the North Korean envoy was a secret agreement, what is a secret agreement? A secret contract is something that no one knows, only the two parties who sign the contract know! This treaty has only been signed for a few days? How did the Bavarians know about it? It's horrible!

"Did you bet right?" Look at each other's reactions. Ruprecht was also a little surprised, this incident also happened in history, but the specific time Ruprecht did not know, he only knew that at the end of October 1896, a Russian colonel and a dozen soldiers arrived in North Korea to train the newly formed North Korean Guards Division. It was already early October, and His Royal Highness estimated that this treaty had been signed, so he just said tentatively, but he didn't expect it to be right!

"Okay. It's easy to say. Although the content of this secret agreement can be sold for a good price, it is a digression for both parties now. After all, it's a matter of your country and North Korea, I don't bother to care, I'm just curious, and I found out something by the way. "His Royal Highness the Prince has generously revealed this matter.

"Continuing our discussion, your country has gradually reversed the balance of power between the two sides in North Korea with the guarantee of a superior navy. Because of the weakness of the navy, Japan is simply not able to compete with you. However, after all, what you are doing is challenging the bottom line of the Japanese people, and if you are a high-level Japanese official, will you bear with it? Of course not! If it were me, I would take every opportunity to turn this around!

"And it just so happens. Because of the stupidity of some people in your country, Japan has a chance! You gave me this opportunity. If I were the Prime Minister of Japan, Hirobumi Ito, I would give you, Mr. Robanov, a huge gold medal, and a prize of 1 million francs! Doesn't that sound familiar? If I'm not mistaken, you and Werther were both paid about 500,000 francs, right? Every word of the prince stimulated the other party's nerves.

"Originally, the Japanese had no chance, and the Japanese Army was stronger in the Far East than the Russians, but it was useless. Because I had to see the navy when I went to Korea, the two second-class battleships ordered by the Japanese Navy had not yet been completed, and the entire fleet together could not defeat the three cruisers of the Russian Far East Fleet. And even if Japan has the money now and wants to order from various countries, it will definitely be too late. I don't have time to say what I mean, Mr. Makanov should be very clear. You say yes, right? ”

Ruprecht alluded to the fact that the Russians had no new large battleships completed in 1898, except for one battleship, and that the Russians' battleship construction trajectory was the same as in history. There is a gap in this 1 year. And Makanov, as a high-ranking admiral of the Russian Navy, naturally knew about this.

"According to the plan, we only have 2 battleships in service in this year, but they are all for the Black Sea Fleet, and if after 1898, even if the Japanese get battleships, then they will still be inferior in terms of overall strength. So they rushed to order battleships, just to get their hands dirty at this time. Makanov explained to Lobanov with a pale face.

"Well, now everyone should understand the Japanese idea, originally, Russia will gain absolute superiority in the Far East, after all, in November 1897 two Russian-class armored cruisers can be completed, and then in 1898 to go to the Far East, when the time is simply with the Russian Far East Fleet's 3 10,000-ton cruisers and 2 Munich-class armored cruisers composed of a cruiser formation to knock the Japanese Navy twice to kill the Japanese Navy."

"But what about now? These two battleships flew! It's a Japanese meal! By 1897, the Japanese Navy would have 2 second-class battleships, 2 10,000-ton armored cruisers, 1 first-class protective cruiser, and 2 4,000-ton protective cruisers Takasago and Kasasaki! What do you think? Is this lineup enough for the Far Eastern Fleet? (The Kasaki was originally commissioned in March '98, with minor changes made by the author.) ）

"It seems that Mr. Lobanov has some doubts about the outcome of this possible naval battle in the Far East, right? Well, then, Vice Admiral Makanov, can we give this foreign minister, who does not understand the navy, a good word about the balance of maritime power between the two sides? And your personal opinion on the outcome of this naval battle? Prince Ruprecht said to Makanov.

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