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When the "Hinomaru" lifted anchor and left the port and headed for Tenfu. The conversation between the two fathers and sons continued, www.biquge.info $$.

The two of them began to discuss the new Japan, a country that seemed far from the main battlefield, though it was located in the southernmost part of South America. However, it was an Atlantic coastal country, and the new kingdom of Japan built several sizable ports along the coastline of the Patagonian plateau near the Atlantic Ocean to export wool and grass mud and horse velvet. These two things are now important sources of wealth for the new kingdom of Japan. All of Europe's grass and mud wool and 15 percent of the wool came from New Japan. In addition to the industrial goods of France and Germany, the new Japan returned from Europe with weapons and warships, and Tokugawa Isayuki now had a navy that could dominate South America.

"The new Japanese Navy is much stronger than Erchen's coast guard, the capital ship is the German Saxony-class, a total of four have been ordered, and two have been delivered, that is, the 'Rising Sun' and 'Chaoyang', 7600-ton ironclad ships, six 260mm main guns, except for the slower speed, the others are not weaker than our 'Emperor' class. The other two have also been outfitted and are undergoing sea trials. In addition, Jiaxing's fleet has 8 cruisers, all of which were purchased from France and Germany and our new ships, and 8 have already placed orders, which can be delivered this year and next year. In addition, there are six gunboats with a displacement of about 1,000 tons, which were purchased from Donghua. ”

Zhu Xingyi crossed his fingers and introduced Zhu Jishi to the new Japanese navy in an envious tone -- contrary to Donghua, which focused on the army, the new Japan regarded the navy as the foundation of national defense. Because the country has a long coastline and "has" two oceans. And there are no rivals on land. To the north, neither the Mexican Empire nor the Kingdom of Argentina could touch it. Both of these countries are French shells in South America. A touch will provoke the big tiger of France and the Roman Empire.

"The army of New Japan is not weak, is it?" Zhu Jishi took a sip of tea and asked lightly. The New Japanese Army has ceased to be visible since the South American War 10 years ago, but the remnants of the Japanese mercenaries are still there, but no one dares to regard the New Japanese Army as a weak brigade.

"Not much now." Zhu Xingyi is the king of Japan and knows the inside story of New Japan very well, "The prestige of the New Japanese Army belongs to the previous generation, which is the elite of the war against Russia and the North American war, and the main officers have all attended the Royal Army Military Academy of the Ming Dynasty." However, the most crucial factor was that most of the officers and soldiers of the new Japanese Army at that time were from shabby samurai backgrounds. The guy who is killed with a knife is not afraid of death when he fights! And now...... Those who are not afraid of death are old and broad, and they all live in beautiful estates on the Pacific coast and enjoy happiness. Koyoshi told his father, "Most of the new Japanese Chinese who have grown up now are not the children of the samurai family, but the children of farmers and merchants who have immigrated from the mainland, Japan, Korea, and other places." They were all envious of the rich immigrants of New Japan, but they were not prepared to fight desperately. ”

He paused, looked at his smiling father, and said, "And the upper echelons of Ieyuki and New Japan don't believe in mainland and Korean immigrants. Moreover, they did not dare to let the Japanese override the mainlanders. Therefore, with the exception of a small number of nobles who were born as samurai, most of the new Japanese commoners came from no matter where they came from. They are not allowed to possess firearms, and they are not allowed to cultivate their martial spirit.

Although there are also reserve and national mobilization systems. But it was never seriously rehearsed. The Indians of New Japan also adopted a policy of friendship and harmony, and there was basically no conflict. Therefore, the army of the new Japanese has not fought a war for 10 years, and it has no intention of preparing for war, and it is completely different from the Donghua Army, which is ready to fight a major war at any time when it has border conflicts with the Americans every day. The only thing that is okay is that the quality of the new Japanese aristocratic officers is okay, but there is still a big gap compared to their parents. ”

It seems that I was too worried about the new Japan before, and as soon as the good life of these Japanese people passed, they also began to decay. Zhu Jishi thought for a while and asked, "If war breaks out, can New Japan stand on our side?" ”

Zhu Jishi did not need much land for the new Japan, but needed its navy and ports. If the new Japanese navy could be used by the Ming Dynasty, it would be difficult for the British to have an unimpeded Atlantic route. Moreover, the new Japan could send troops to attack the British Cape colony at any time, which would also involve a lot of energy from the British.

"Father, the new Japan will not do unprofitable things." Zhu Xingyi said, "Can we support the annexation of Argentina by the new Japan or the seizure of the territory of the Mexican Empire?" ”

Obviously, it won't work, Zhu Jishi thought, and he couldn't let New Japan be too strong, it was just right now, no matter how big it was, it would be difficult to control. He turned his head to look at Akiko, "Please take a trip to New Japan and bring back Iyoyuki's fleet." Tell Ieyuki that I don't need him to go to war right away, and that there is time for him to see the situation clearly. In the future, he could be given possession of half of the Acatama Desert and the Frank Islands. ”

Half of the Akatama Desert belongs to the British, and it's a desert with a lot of money. As for the Frank Islands, there is no value now, but there is always too much territory, right?

"Okay, I'll leave as soon as possible." Akiko nodded. Jia Xing was single-handedly pulled by her, and this face will definitely be given.

"Father, do you want the navy of New Japan to join the war in the South Seas?" Zhu Xingyi understood Zhu Jishi's thoughts after a little thought. "So, we're still going to fight the British Navy in the South Seas?"

"They're going to fight us!" Zhu Jishi nodded and said, "According to the intelligence, the British designed a 14,000-ton ship two years ago, and it is time to enter service." The 15,000-ton battleship of the Ming Dynasty is still being designed, and it would be good if it could start construction before June, and it will be 31 years after the liberation of service. If I were a fat man, I wouldn't have missed this time difference! ”

The three great powers have been competing with each other, and naturally intelligence gathering is indispensable. Therefore, the British design of a 14,000-ton battleship has long been detected by Jinyiwei. The 15,000-ton battleships of the Ming Dynasty were based on this hypothetical enemy. However, the plan could not keep up with the changes, and it seems that the British will not wait for this formidable 15,000-ton giant ship to enter service before coming to the South Seas to challenge.

Therefore, the Ming Admiralty is now formulating a plan for a decisive battle with the British Navy in the South Seas without a 15,000-ton giant ship. Close combat with fast-defending cruisers was part of the plan, as was the concentration of all the capital ships and cruisers that could be concentrated. The four Saxony-class ships owned by the new Japan are, of course, the valuable combat power that the Admiralty wants to obtain.

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"No, no, no...... The Chinese have 14 ironclad ships instead of 10. "The Chancellor of the German Empire, Bismarck, was at this time in the Admiralty building on Whitehall Street in England with Robert Brown. Chancellor Churchill had afternoon tea and was explaining the reasons why Germany must remain neutral.

"14 ironclads?" Qiu Fatzi and Sir Milne, the First Sea Lord, exchanged glances with each other, and Milne said, "Mr. Prime Minister, do you think that the new Japan will hand over the four Saxony-class ships to China for use?" ”

"It's very likely." Bismarck laughed, "No matter how much effort you British put into the new Japan, there is no way to whitewash the skin of the new Japanese!" Even if they do not join the Chinese side, they will give the fleet to the Chinese. Moreover, I don't think Britain has the strength to force the most powerful army nation in South America to its knees. ”

Although the army of the new Japan was not as strong as it used to be, it was still strong in the eyes of outsiders, and once war broke out, the army of the British-American Empire was not abundant, and it was impossible to commit a large army to South America.

The German Prime Minister gently turned the teacup in his hand, ignoring the ugly faces of the two Brits, and just said to himself: "The French are our friends, and they have been nice to us for the past 20 years." And betraying friends is not a German tradition. Of course, Britain is also a friend of Germany, there is no doubt about that. In the event of a war between two of Germany's friends, all it could do was neutrality and coordination. (To be continued.) )u