The Rise of the Empire
Chapter 257： Pull the Americans into the water
"Don't worry about the ship problem. We can find some ships with other countries to replace them, even without the help of the Americans." William II said after a moment of contemplation. "I have never understood why you value the relationship between the United States and Germany so much. Although the United States is a very promising country, its military strength is not commendable."
"Is it because of the defeat to the Japanese navy? How should I put it? This is completely expected. Except for the British, from now on, no powerful country’s fleet can stand alone against Japan in the Far East. Apart from geographical reasons, The strength of the Japanese navy is also a fact that cannot be ignored. Their performance is much higher than that of the U.S. Navy and better than the Russian Navy."
"The quality of the U.S. Navy is very problematic, and the size of the U.S. Army is not large, but don’t forget that the American industry and population allow his troops to be continuously replenished, and the expansion rate will be very fast. Because they are basically not Limited by resources, it is terrible to be hostile to such a country. If we cannot make the United States our ally in the future, then we at least cannot make the United States our enemy."
"From the current trend, the empire will become more isolated in the future. The British isolation is only a temporary situation. As the international situation changes, their friends will become more and more!" Prince Ruprecht looked Is full of worries.
"We have a very good relationship with the Russians, and we are allies with Austria-Hungary and Italy, while the British have a bad relationship with France, and have a hostile relationship with Russia, and our relationship with us is not good, so how can the British get More allies?" William II said in a puzzled manner.
"First of all, I need to point out that our environment is also bad. The French and us are feuds, and the relationship between the Russians and us can only be said to be average. The most important thing is that we cannot provide Russia with a large amount of money like France. Under the French money offensive, our relationship with the Russians is too fragile. If the Russians experience a major setback and need a lot of funds to stabilize their finances, we cannot provide them, then Russia must Will fall to France."
"Even if we try our best to maintain relations with Russia, it is difficult to say that we can avoid the Russian-French alliance. At most it will only delay time. And what is the result of the French-Russian alliance for us? I don't think I need to say more? British people There are many contradictions with the French, but they are not irreconcilable. Compared to France, our threat to the British will be greater."
"On the one hand, because we are stronger, it is the consistent strategy of the British to pursue a balance of power in Europe. On the other hand, the French have obtained enough benefits throughout the world, and the benefits can be obtained between Britain and France through the exchange of benefits. Balance and deal with the new empire together. And we simply can’t make enough profits for the British to cooperate with us.”
"As for our ally? Austro-Hungary is our most reliable ally, but this ally's combat effectiveness is very average, far inferior to France and Russia. As for the Italians? I think a treaty cannot tie them to the German war. In the car, if you look at the history of the unification of the Italians, you will know that they are going from side to side between France and Austria-Hungary. In essence, they are extreme egoists. If Britain, France and Russia join forces, they are very likely to stand in Britain and France. On the Russian side, because they think the odds of winning on this side are better, and the other side has better conditions!
As for the Italian style, His Royal Highness Prince Ruprecht, who is a traverser, is quite clear! Typical wall-to-wall grass and a partner who can never be relied on. The weakness of the 2nd war is not bad, and the direct betrayal of the alliance in the 1st war makes this country's credibility zero. In fact, this situation existed before World War I. During the first Moroccan crisis, Italy chose to support France instead of Germany, which had a covenant. You must know that the Treaty of the Three Powers signed in 1882 had a defense against France. The content!
"You have some truth in this statement, but I always feel a little alarmist." Although William II gave people a sense of disapproval verbally, judging from his nervous expression, His Royal Highness knew that he had been touched because of the prince. It is not groundless, and this situation is indeed terrible!
"But there are also contradictions between us and the Americans. The conflicts between the two sides on economic and trade issues in South America are very serious." William II said.
"Simple economic conflicts can be coordinated. After all, the United States is a large country with abundant resources. We can balance the trade conflicts between the two sides by purchasing raw materials and minerals from the United States. The problem in South America is not impossible to talk about. The economy is OK. Coordinated. The most important thing is that the United States is now also unprecedentedly isolated. If possible, I hope that the conflict between the United States and Britain and Japan can continue."
It is impossible to say that there is no conflict between countries, but some contradictions can be reconciled, such as Britain and France, and some contradictions cannot be reconciled, such as saying morality. The prince saw that in this plane, the hatred between the Americans and Britain and Japan is the biggest good news after crossing over. As long as Germany's foreign policy is not particularly bad, it is still very possible for the United States to be neutral in World War I. And as long as the United States is neutral~www.novelhall.com~ Ha ha....... Everything is not a problem!
"Even if we take a step back and do not consider future strategic issues, we still need American funds and manpower to develop colonies. Our colony area has directly doubled! This is both an opportunity and a challenge for us. ! If I'm not mistaken, the accounts of our colonies in Africa are still in deficit, right?" said the prince.
"African colonies have the potential for development and are a very good source of raw materials. But they require capital and manpower. This is an opportunity and a challenge for the empire. If they cannot develop themselves in a short period of time, why not bring in external forces? The funds and some of the products we need are what we need. Cooperating with them is a good way, because in this world, we can no longer find such a collaborator who is far away from us and is quite complementary to us at the same time" said the prince .
"Then how do we ensure that the Americans do not take the opportunity to get a share of the pie in Africa? How can we ensure that they can follow the agreement?" Prince William seemed to be moved, but there was still a trace of concern.
"First, we will implement this plan in two steps, and second, we have what the Americans want!" The prince said confidently.
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"Is it because of the defeat to the Japanese navy? How should I put it? This is completely expected. Except for the British, from now on, no powerful country’s fleet can stand alone against Japan in the Far East. Apart from geographical reasons, The strength of the Japanese navy is also a fact that cannot be ignored. Their performance is much higher than that of the U.S. Navy and better than the Russian Navy."
"The quality of the U.S. Navy is very problematic, and the size of the U.S. Army is not large, but don’t forget that the American industry and population allow his troops to be continuously replenished, and the expansion rate will be very fast. Because they are basically not Limited by resources, it is terrible to be hostile to such a country. If we cannot make the United States our ally in the future, then we at least cannot make the United States our enemy."
"From the current trend, the empire will become more isolated in the future. The British isolation is only a temporary situation. As the international situation changes, their friends will become more and more!" Prince Ruprecht looked Is full of worries.
"We have a very good relationship with the Russians, and we are allies with Austria-Hungary and Italy, while the British have a bad relationship with France, and have a hostile relationship with Russia, and our relationship with us is not good, so how can the British get More allies?" William II said in a puzzled manner.
"First of all, I need to point out that our environment is also bad. The French and us are feuds, and the relationship between the Russians and us can only be said to be average. The most important thing is that we cannot provide Russia with a large amount of money like France. Under the French money offensive, our relationship with the Russians is too fragile. If the Russians experience a major setback and need a lot of funds to stabilize their finances, we cannot provide them, then Russia must Will fall to France."
"Even if we try our best to maintain relations with Russia, it is difficult to say that we can avoid the Russian-French alliance. At most it will only delay time. And what is the result of the French-Russian alliance for us? I don't think I need to say more? British people There are many contradictions with the French, but they are not irreconcilable. Compared to France, our threat to the British will be greater."
"On the one hand, because we are stronger, it is the consistent strategy of the British to pursue a balance of power in Europe. On the other hand, the French have obtained enough benefits throughout the world, and the benefits can be obtained between Britain and France through the exchange of benefits. Balance and deal with the new empire together. And we simply can’t make enough profits for the British to cooperate with us.”
"As for our ally? Austro-Hungary is our most reliable ally, but this ally's combat effectiveness is very average, far inferior to France and Russia. As for the Italians? I think a treaty cannot tie them to the German war. In the car, if you look at the history of the unification of the Italians, you will know that they are going from side to side between France and Austria-Hungary. In essence, they are extreme egoists. If Britain, France and Russia join forces, they are very likely to stand in Britain and France. On the Russian side, because they think the odds of winning on this side are better, and the other side has better conditions!
As for the Italian style, His Royal Highness Prince Ruprecht, who is a traverser, is quite clear! Typical wall-to-wall grass and a partner who can never be relied on. The weakness of the 2nd war is not bad, and the direct betrayal of the alliance in the 1st war makes this country's credibility zero. In fact, this situation existed before World War I. During the first Moroccan crisis, Italy chose to support France instead of Germany, which had a covenant. You must know that the Treaty of the Three Powers signed in 1882 had a defense against France. The content!
"You have some truth in this statement, but I always feel a little alarmist." Although William II gave people a sense of disapproval verbally, judging from his nervous expression, His Royal Highness knew that he had been touched because of the prince. It is not groundless, and this situation is indeed terrible!
"But there are also contradictions between us and the Americans. The conflicts between the two sides on economic and trade issues in South America are very serious." William II said.
"Simple economic conflicts can be coordinated. After all, the United States is a large country with abundant resources. We can balance the trade conflicts between the two sides by purchasing raw materials and minerals from the United States. The problem in South America is not impossible to talk about. The economy is OK. Coordinated. The most important thing is that the United States is now also unprecedentedly isolated. If possible, I hope that the conflict between the United States and Britain and Japan can continue."
It is impossible to say that there is no conflict between countries, but some contradictions can be reconciled, such as Britain and France, and some contradictions cannot be reconciled, such as saying morality. The prince saw that in this plane, the hatred between the Americans and Britain and Japan is the biggest good news after crossing over. As long as Germany's foreign policy is not particularly bad, it is still very possible for the United States to be neutral in World War I. And as long as the United States is neutral~www.novelhall.com~ Ha ha....... Everything is not a problem!
"Even if we take a step back and do not consider future strategic issues, we still need American funds and manpower to develop colonies. Our colony area has directly doubled! This is both an opportunity and a challenge for us. ! If I'm not mistaken, the accounts of our colonies in Africa are still in deficit, right?" said the prince.
"African colonies have the potential for development and are a very good source of raw materials. But they require capital and manpower. This is an opportunity and a challenge for the empire. If they cannot develop themselves in a short period of time, why not bring in external forces? The funds and some of the products we need are what we need. Cooperating with them is a good way, because in this world, we can no longer find such a collaborator who is far away from us and is quite complementary to us at the same time" said the prince .
"Then how do we ensure that the Americans do not take the opportunity to get a share of the pie in Africa? How can we ensure that they can follow the agreement?" Prince William seemed to be moved, but there was still a trace of concern.
"First, we will implement this plan in two steps, and second, we have what the Americans want!" The prince said confidently.
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