"The Americans finally can't bear to meddle in the affairs of the Far East." Xu Jie glanced at the information sent by Felimante and said hideously. In the history of his plane, the United States eventually moved to the Far East after the Spanish-American War. The famous open-door policy was created by the United States in order to gain the same status as other powers. However, in this plane, the break between Japan and Britain gave the United States an opportunity to intervene in the affairs of the Far East. Now it is clear that Britain and the Qing are one side. Britain did everything it could to provide supplies and money, and it was almost up to itself. Russia and Japan are on the one hand, trying to change the balance of power in the Far East. In the eyes of the United States. Britain was the dominant trade in the Far East, and naturally it would not want the United States to take a piece of the pie. And the United States itself will not be able to get enough benefits from that behemoth in the Far East. Although the economy and industry of the United States are already at the forefront of the world. But there is still no voice in the world colonial system. And as a sharp sword for safeguarding overseas interests -- the navy. The United States is still not very strong. What did the US Navy have in 1894? The real rise of the U.S. Navy came after the Spanish-American War. So according to their own strength and needs. The United States decided to provide supplies and funds for Japan. Fight a proxy war. And this move will undoubtedly violate the interests of the Qing and Britain.

"The savage American cowboy actually wants to meddle in the affairs of the Far East. This is something that the Queen's government and the British Empire Navy will never allow. Felimante, who was sitting on the sidelines, said. Ever since the Beiyang Rapid Fleet entered Shanghai for rearmament, the commander of the Far East Fleet of the British Empire often came to Xu Jie's residence. The top of the British government came to such a conclusion after analysis. After five years of development, Beiyang has formed an overwhelming advantage over other local forces in the Qing Dynasty. Moreover, the local heads of Guangzhou, Sichuan, and Taiwan all have close ties with the Beiyang Li Hongzhang Group. It can be said that if the leader of the Beiyang side is a tough person, he can completely handle foreign affairs on behalf of the Qing center. And in Beiyang, in addition to the current governor of Zhili, Li Hongzhang, the real second-in-command is this disciple that Li Hongzhang just accepted 5 years ago. How big is Xu Jie's real power? Economically, the Tianjin Machinery Bureau, which he controlled, and the arsenal set up by Beiyang in Italy, could bring him a lot of equipment and funds. The Chinese businessmen, who are known as the Jews of the East, also provided Xu Jie with a lot of financial and manpower support. Militarily, the Nanyang Chinese troops expressed support for Xu Jie, and Liu Mingchuan was also very inclined to this young man. As for the Beiyang New Army? Not to mention that their equipment was controlled by Xu Jie, and many of the senior officers were also quite satisfied with this heir to the mantle of Li Zhongtang. As for the Navy? Xu Jie has mastered more than half of the ocean-going combat power of the Great Qing Kingdom. The combat power of 3 10,000-ton 2nd class battleships and 3 light armored cruisers has far exceeded the strength of the Beiyang Fleet. In the opinion of insiders, even if the Beiyang Fleet itself lost in the engagement of the Japanese Fleet. Once the fleet led by Luang Weili arrived, the fruits of the victory of the Japanese navy would become a floating cloud. Therefore, in accordance with the instructions of the top level of the British government, Felimante must "have a good relationship" with the future head of Beiyang! At the same time, he also served as the military representative of the British government in the Qing Dynasty.

"The Americans have begun to provide loans to the Japanese government, and the fleet from Alaska has already shipped the first batch of more than 4,000 tons of supplies to Korea through Japan. This is not a good thing for General Nie Shicheng and General Ma Yukun, who are fighting. Isn't your Government coming up with some countermeasures? Felimante looked at Xu Jie and said.

"Countermeasures?" Xu Jie couldn't help but laugh dumbly. Could it be that you still let the Beiyang Fleet enter the Sea of Japan to intercept American transport ships? The British Empire can do this, does the Qing State have the courage and strength? …,

"Are you prepared to allow such unfriendly behavior by the United States?" Fremante said with some disappointment.

"Of course not. Since the United States has traveled thousands of miles to support Japan, the enemy of the Qing Dynasty. So why don't we get in trouble on America's doorstep? Xu Jie said with a smile.

"The United States has become a dominant country every week, with a vast territory and abundant human resources and funds, so that the United States does not have to fear any American country." Felimante said.

"Your Excellency should know that the United States started construction of 3 battleships in 91 and 1 battleship in 93, and according to this calculation, the United States will have at least 4 10,000-ton battleships in the near future. And the United States has two more large armored cruisers under construction. Who does Your Excellency the Lieutenant General think this sharp blade will stab? Xu Jie asked.

"This navy is basically unrivaled every week, but it is too weak for European countries." Felimante couldn't figure it out for a while, the combat range of battleships at that time was generally less than 5,000 nautical miles, and if you really want to cross the ocean, you still have to rely on cruisers. Battleships operating in the ocean had to have a large number of supply ships and overseas ports to provide supply and maintenance. So for now, the U.S. fleet, lacking supplies and overseas bases, can only operate in a small area.

"The U.S. government has always been quite critical of what the Spanish government has done in the ancient bar." Xu Jie pointed to the ancient bar on the map as he spoke.

"Are you saying that the U.S. government may go to war against Spain after completing its naval rearmament?" Felimante

"There will be a war between the United States and the West in the future!" Xu Jie said confidently. In a way, the U.S. Navy's real emergence as a global navy began with the Spanish-American War. In this war, the US Navy fought simultaneously in the Caribbean and in the Far East. The reason why the United States was able to gain control over Cuba and the Philippines was because the US Navy made great contributions! And then, when the United States won the Spanish-American War, the United States gained Hawaii, a vital transit point in the Pacific! Therefore, it is not bad to say that the Spanish-American War was the birthpoint of the US Navy.

"Your Excellency means to support the construction of the Spanish navy?" Felimante suddenly realized.

"The Spaniards also wanted to revive their navy, but of course the current Spain was not the Spain of the Armada, and no matter how powerful it was, it would not pose a threat to the British Empire. But the strengthened Spanish fleet could deal a fatal blow to the immature American fleet. Xu Jie said.

"Do you have a more detailed plan?" Fremante listened attentively for fear of missing a word.

"Your Excellency must have heard of the newly designed battleship of the Kingdom of Italy, the Y-Battleship, right?" Xu Jie said meaningfully.

"Shh......h Felimante gasped. As a senior member of the British Navy, Felimante also knew about the existence of this class of battleships, and even got some numbers, but after all, these things came from special channels and could not be guaranteed to be accurate, and now the designers behind this class of battleships suddenly proposed this absolute secret, which really shocked Fremantle.

"The Italians are short of money, so they don't mind selling their best warships to other countries, and this Y-class battleship, like the first-class battleships of the year and later the X-class cruisers, was tailor-made for the Italian navy and the Qing navy. But for the sake of a common enemy, I don't mind allowing the Spaniards to have ships of this class. Xu Jie said calmly.

"Ugh." Felimante took a deep breath to calm his somewhat excited mood and said: "If I can, I hope that the Beiyang Design Bureau can cooperate with the Royal Navy, we also have a common enemy, and the Russian Rurik-class armored cruisers are already on their way to the Far East." The British Empire also needed specialized warships to restrain the Rurik, a warship that incorporated the highest French and Russian shipbuilding techniques and was a serious threat to both the British Empire and the Qing Empire. ”…,

"I agree in principle to share the technical information of the X-Class Patrol and its derivatives with the British Empire. But if the Italians are to be convinced, I think the British Empire should show the goodwill it deserves. Although Britain has sided with the Qing Dynasty, Xu Jie still can't get rid of Italy, whether it is from the current situation or in terms of contacts, Italy is an indispensable and important link.

"The things that were designed on this day are very important, and although General Xu's plan is very constructive, such an important plan needs to be approved by the government. I think I need to sort out what I have talked about tonight and submit a report. Felimante thought for a moment and said.

"I look forward to your government's response." Xu Jie smiled.

Later generations did not have much record of this conversation, only Xu Jie and Felimante were involved, and the earliest written materials for the formulation of the strategy towards the United States were found in the internal archives of Beiyang at the end of the Sino-Japanese War in November 1895. And the two parties, Xu Jie and Felimante, did not disclose these things to outsiders. One thing is certain, however, because of the U.S. stance toward Japan in the First Sino-Japanese War, and in the subsequent Spanish-American War, the United States, especially the U.S. Navy, finally tasted the bitter fruits. A large country that had just wanted to go to the sea was hit hard by the navy of a small third-rate country in Europe on its doorstep. This is undoubtedly a fatal blow to the pride of Americans and the budding will of the sea. Because of the Qing Beiyang, Italy and British factors, the originally weak Spanish Navy received advanced warships produced in Italy and British financial support, and the American Navy was severely damaged in the Spanish-American War. And this war allowed Spain to continue to occupy Cuba and the Philippines for 15 years. After this heavy loss, the US Navy's ocean-going footsteps were delayed for 20 years, until World War 1. The U.S. Navy is competing with the major powers in the waters outside the Americas.

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