Chapter 840: Conspiracy
"Are the Germans crazy? They actually want to sell so many capital ships in one go! On the special train back to Berlin, Crown Prince Hirohito roared angrily. Of course, the expression on his face was more envy and even jealousy. At present, there is only one battleship left in the navy of the island country to support the scene, but the German navy has to sell so many capital ships in one go, which is undoubtedly a great blow to the navy of the island country.
You must know that although the Fuso-class battleships and the subsequent Ise-class battleships are equipped with 356 mm guns, their performance is at most comparable to those of the German Navy's capital ships equipped with 343 mm guns. Now, the German Navy is actually going to eliminate those capital ships, doesn't it mean that the German Navy is stronger than the latest battleships of the island country navy even if it is going to be eliminated? Such a gap made Crown Prince Hirohito feel a deep humiliation and helplessness.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, the Germans are only doing this to save money. After they eliminated so many capital ships, they had more military spending to build more new capital ships. Of course, the Germans made this deal, which can be regarded as a sure profit. The remaining capital ships of them are the most powerful capital ships, and the capital ships they will build in the future will inevitably be the most powerful capital ships. Combining these factors, the German Navy will only be stronger! Takaaki Kato said.
"Yaga!" Crown Prince Hirohito couldn't help but scold.
The stronger the German navy, doesn't that mean that it will be more difficult for them to defeat the German navy?
"People from other countries are not stupid, and they will certainly not let the Germans' conspiracy succeed!" Crown Prince Hirohito said.
Kato Takaaki shook his head: "Your Majesty, those big countries probably won't buy the Germans' warships." They are quite capable of building more new battleships on their own. However, it is not the same for those small countries. The price of these warships sold by the Germans should be very cheap. Those small countries could not afford to build capital ships on their own, so buying these second-hand battleships from the Germans would be the best option. ”
"Abominable Germans! Are we just watching them grow stronger? Crown Prince Hirohito was furious.
"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the only way is to make ourselves stronger. There is no other way. Takaaki Kato said.
"I believe that the empire will become stronger. When the time comes, we will definitely be able to defeat the Germans, and we will be ashamed! Crown Prince Hirohito said firmly.
"Yes, His Royal Highness the Prince!" Kato nodded.
The German naval expeditionary fleet destroyed the major coastal cities of the island nation, causing great losses to the island nation. As a result, the vast majority of the people of the island nation already regard Germany as a life-and-death enemy. There are many people who demand that the government and the army try their courage to develop their military strength and seek revenge on the German navy. It is precisely because of this that the governments of the island countries have taken advantage of the trend to implement more stringent taxes, and have tried their best to plunder more wealth from the people of the island countries and use it to develop their military power.
It can be said that in order to defeat Germany and take revenge, the current island countries have begun to enter an era of reckless militarism. The lower strata of the island people have even become very difficult to live. This made Qin Tian have to admire the tenacity of the island people. If it were someone from another country, I am afraid that they would have already begun to resist.
As soon as Crown Prince Hirohito and Takaaki Kato returned to the embassy of the island nation in Germany, Yasuya Uchida, ambassador of the island country to Germany, reported that the US Secretary of State had invited Crown Prince Hirohito and Takaaki Kato to attend a banquet held at the US Embassy.
In this German military parade, all countries around the world took part in the face. This has led to a large number of heads of state or representatives in Berlin. It has grown into an international event. This has become an excellent channel for countries to strengthen communication and contact.
"Americans, what do they want?" Crown Prince Hirohito frowned.
"Your Highness, there are still many places where the empire needs to rely on the Americans now. The invitation of the Americans, we cannot refuse. Takaaki Kato said.
Crown Prince Hirohito nodded, of course he knew that the reason why the island nation's navy was able to start rebuilding was because of the large loans from the Americans that played a crucial role. What's more, the whole island nation wants to get more loans from the United States. This makes them almost regard the United States as the god of wealth. Of course, the intentions of the Americans are also very clear to the islanders. However, in order to become strong in the shortest possible time, they have no other way.
That evening, Crown Prince Hirohito and Takaaki Kato attended a banquet hosted by the U.S. Embassy in full costume. When they arrived, they found out that the U.S. Embassy had invited a lot of people. In addition to the envoys and delegates of various countries, important German ministers were also invited.
U.S. Secretary of State Brian became the center of attention, clinking glasses with a guest and preaching to them the strength of the United States and the advantages of American goods, hoping to further expand the market for American goods.
In order to increase the sales of American goods, senior officials of the US government can be said to have done their best. After all, these high-ranking officials were actually elected by the big merchants. Without the support of businessmen, they could be out of the White House at any time. As a result, after they came to power, it became an unshirkable duty to sell goods for merchants.
Don't you see the country visits of later generations, followed by a large number of business people behind the high-ranking officials?
Crown Prince Hirohito and Takaaki Kato, who did not stay long at the banquet, entered a secret room in the embassy under the leadership of the American ambassador. Upon entering the interior, it was found that US Secretary of State Brian was already waiting there.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, Your Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, good evening! I'm sorry that I have to take this opportunity to exchange views with you on certain matters. Brian said.
"Your Excellency, we can understand. After all, this is the territory of the Germans. Be cautious, it's a good thing to do! Takaaki Kato said.
Brian nodded: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Your Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs." The purpose of the Germans holding this military parade must be clear to you, right? ”
"The Germans did this out of the guise of trying to show the world their might!" Crown Prince Hirohito said through gritted teeth.
"However, I have to admit that the military power of the Germans is very strong! At present, there is no country in the world that can confront them! Brian said.
Crown Prince Hirohito and Takaaki Kato both had to nod their heads in agreement.