"We can explain this issue from another perspective. If the British decided to sell these warships to the Japanese after the war, then you think, how much does it cost for the British to sell a warship? The British's 10 guns were extremely fearless, such as the Iron Duke, and the construction cost before the war was about 2 million pounds. If they were to be sold to Japan, which urgently needed warships, it would be estimated that more than 3 million Japanese would take it. If they consider modifying the warships, such as the cost of replacing all the boilers with kerosene mixed boilers or oil-fired boilers, I would not be surprised if a warship was sold to Japan for 3.5 million pounds."

"If you consider the losses these warships may cause to your country, for example, one of the warships slipped to the landing ground or intercepted the transport fleet. Then tell me, how should the lives of thousands of American soldiers on a ship be calculated?" Ruprecht said with a smile.

"This is blackmail!" said Taft.

"You can't do this business," said Ruprecht. "I repeat my conditions. If your payment method is to offset the debt, then the remuneration or compensation for each British capital ship sunk or our loss of one capital ship is US$20 million. If your country pays directly, the price can be US$14 million. The pension for every German naval officer who died in battle must be paid in real price. Of course, there is another premise, that is, when we decide to do this."

"Is this your last comment?" Taft took a deep breath, as if ready to make a very important decision.

"There will be no concessions." Ruprecht said calmly.

"I think this issue can be put on hold for the time being. We can discuss many issues. This war will come to an end this year, and another war will not be far away. We can actually discuss the enemies we have to face together, such as the Japanese Navy and the Army." Just as Taft was about to speak, Benson, who was standing beside him, interrupted Taft's speech.

"Only by giving and rewards can cooperation continue. We will seriously consider your consideration. In this war, the Japanese also brought great trouble to your country. Even if we start from the perspective of maintaining the dignity of the empire, it is imperative to punish the Japanese." Pan Xing also came out to help smooth things over.

"So, what does Mr. Taft mean?" Ruprecht asked.

"Okay, we can put the dispute for the time being." Taft said with a cold sweat on his head. To be honest, Taft does not have a good impression of Germany and even hostile. But this time he came, he really wanted to reach an agreement. After all, he is a politician first. If he can obtain enough benefits, he can even trade with the devil. What's more, he is? His previous actions are indeed intended to think so, and on the other hand, it is to express his so-called strength. Unfortunately, he met Ruprecht, a person with extremely high military, political and economic levels.

If Taft is not so straightforward and obscure, it will be convenient for everyone to continue the talk and then get along a little bit. But now, when Taft decisively chooses to showdown and the other party follows up decisively, it will be very embarrassing between the two sides. One side must show weakness, but it is definitely not Germany, where the situation has gradually improved. Therefore, Benson and Pershing came out to smooth things out. With the steps, both sides can consider it.

"I don't know how your country views the upcoming Pacific War, but in my opinion, this war is different from all previous naval battles. The vast battlefield, long-lasting conflicts, three-dimensional battles of naval warships, air force and submarines, and the battles against many key islands will make the entire war extremely complicated. Even more caution and caution are not an exaggeration." Ruprecht said. In Ruprecht's field of expertise, he was full of confidence!

"So, what are your opinions?" Benson said.

"We can do a simple deduction. I command the Japanese Navy, and you are commanding the US Navy. Because there is no conclusion on the role of aircraft carriers. Although your country has aircraft carriers, they are still a certain distance from actual combat. The situation of the Japanese aircraft carrier is unknown. Therefore, we temporarily rule out the influence of your aircraft carrier-based aviation force and then deduce the situation?" Ruprecht said.

"I think it's OK," Benson said. "The route of our attack was designed in this way. Starting from Hawaii, after occupying the Marshall Islands, we will continue to move south, control parts of the Caroline Islands, and then establish advance bases, and deploy land-based aviation and naval bases. Then we will go south to New Guinea Island, and we will probably encounter the main force of the Japanese Navy here."

"That's right, if you follow this line, you will face the main force of the Japanese Navy and the main force of the naval aviation on New Guinea. According to our intelligence, the number of aircraft that the Japanese Navy can deploy in New Guinea is estimated to exceed 500, of which half of the fighter and bombers are each." Ruprecht said.

"Hold the grass! This tm can't be fought!" General Benson was a little messy. What is the effect of the trained land-based aviation fleet attack on the sea? This was tested in previous wars. At the earliest, the British land-based aviation fleet air strikes the German fleet in Constantinople, causing certain losses. Subsequently, the German naval aviation air strikes on the Russian fleet in the Gulf of Riga made all battleships who were seeking life at sea tremble at the bombers and torpedoes under the wings of the bombers......

As a second-class navy in the world, the Japanese Navy is definitely paying attention to the land-based aviation tactics of strike targets on maritime targets. They may not be as fierce as the British Air Force, but it is also a great threat to the US fleet without aircraft carriers. This is not in the North Sea. In the North Sea, even without aircraft carriers, land-based aircraft can still provide some support and cover. But if it is in the Pacific Ocean, the Japanese aviation support will be on the island of New Guinea. What about the American aviation support?

Although Crown Prince Ruprecht did not say it clearly, it is obvious that if the Americans want air support, they can only rely on the German Navy. As for their own aircraft carriers and flight teams? To be honest, the Americans themselves lack confidence.
Chapter completed!