"This result is very good." Ruprecht roughly estimated the form of both sides and believed that handing over the warships to the British is a good choice now. Only when the United States is defeated can the hatred be continued and the United States focus on the Far East. The British will also be jealous of the United States because of their aid to Japan. So as long as Germany pays attention to the relationship with the United States, the situation of Germany being crushed by the world's powers in the first battle should change a little, right?

As a rising power, they themselves refuse to fail, and any failure will have a profound impact on their national will and decision-making. Military failure will at least make them re-understand the power of other countries in the world, thus doubting their own power, and reconsider the relationship between friends and enemies. Do not ask the United States to stand on Germany's side in the world war, as long as it can remain neutral, then Germany will have much higher chances of finally achieving a decent end!

"The Germans finally handed over the warship." Looking at the two armored cruisers, Asama and Yagum, who were gradually sailing out of the berth in the distance, Matsuyuki Akiyama couldn't help but sigh that the Japanese Navy paid a much higher price than in history in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895. It was not only the warships, but also the personnel, especially the senior commanders, were also a little unlucky. Therefore, he was originally shining in the Russo-Japanese War. At this time, Matsuyuki Akiyama, who should have studied in the United States, also became a member of the crew.

The Japanese did a good job of confidentiality. The Japanese naval officers and soldiers who accepted Asama and Yagum arrived in the UK in batches under various names, and some even boarded the UK as international students or businessmen. They received some basic training in the UK, but until 3 days ago, most people didn't know what their specific tasks were for coming here. All they could do every day was training, and then they stayed in a tightly guarded accommodation area. It was absolutely forbidden to go out privately.

Two days ago, Akiyama Matsuyuki realized that he was preparing to accept two warships of the same level as Hibiki and Izumo! These two warships were originally warships that Japan commissioned Brazil to purchase! In the three years after the end of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, Japan actually purchased 4 12,000-ton armored cruisers in one go! What is this for? When many people had not recovered from their shock, Akiyama Matsuyuki had already smelled a trace of war! However, he did not expect that Japan would attack the Philippines, and he decided to set the imaginary enemy for Russia, because in his opinion, the conflict between the United States and Japan in Hawaii would not cause such a big fight to the empire.

Of course, before the secret was revealed, it was not convenient for the Japanese to appear at the pickup site. The Royal Navy of the British was responsible for the handover with the German shipyard. Brom, as the German representative, readily signed his name on the document. Then, under the operation of the British, the two warships went to the Armstrong Shipyard in the UK to complete the final outfit. If nothing unexpected happens, they can be handed over to the Japanese Navy within one month!

"Do you tell the Americans about this?" At the same time, in Munich, Earl Schelling and Ruprecht were also considering the follow-up.

"Don't worry, wait until the evidence is conclusive before telling the Americans, for example, when the Japanese have boarded the warships, we have to tell the Americans that we are innocent, both the United States, Spain and we have been deceived by Britain and Japan. The Japanese bypassed the obstacles set by the Russians through purchasing agents, and they have been preparing to attack the Philippines since then." Prince Ruprecht said with a smile. "By the way, it seems that the Americans are facing some difficulties in Berlin?"

"It's true that US-German relations have never been considered a number, and the large number of American fleets entering the Far East have already worried the central government, and it is normal for them to borrow bases and facilities to be unable to pass." Earl Schelling replied.

"Where is the main resistance?" His Highness continued to ask.

"Of course, he is the Prime Minister. His son is in charge of diplomatic affairs and he himself is in charge of the imperial power. It is not difficult to stop this matter. The Prime Minister still attaches too much importance to his relationship with the British. The British have repeatedly hinted that Germany should remain neutral in the Far East, so the American request cannot be passed at all." Earl Schelling said with a smile.

"How can I not pass? It's time to help the Americans. Otherwise, this scene in the Far East will be difficult to do." His Highness ordered: "Arrang the itinerary immediately, I need to go to Berlin."

Although Americans repeatedly hit a wall in Germany's diplomatic operations, their combat readiness activities are still ongoing. In the future, warships preparing to be incorporated into the Far East have already arrived on the west coast of the United States, and they will then go to the Far East under the name of patrolling Hawaii-Samoyed. The navy is still easy, and the most important thing is the army. After the outbreak of the Spanish-American War in history, the Americans began to mobilize the army. It took only more than two months after Dewey destroyed the Spanish Philippine fleet. More than 10,000 US Army from the West Coast to arrive in the Philippines. The navy can go to the Far East in the name of patrol. What is the name of the army?

Although Congress did not move, with the president's acquiescence and the planning of the Admiralty, a fleet of Iowa battleships, Brooklyn and New York armored cruisers, as well as two 7,000-ton protective cruisers left San Francisco on Christmas 1897, accompanied by four supply ships. Such a huge fleet sailed naturally attracted the attention of all forces in the Far East. Everyone knows that the final showdown finally came. Seven days later, the Russian fleet also left the French Concession in Shanghai and began to sail towards the depths of the ocean!

Just before Essen left the East China Sea, when passing by the Ryukyu Islands, the uninvited guests came uninvited! "Damn it! This should have been my flagship!" Essen looked at the warship that was approaching quickly from the northwest and kept cursing! The slender hull, first-class and second-class main guns arranged in hexagonal corners, the super high speed and simple and smooth appearance accurately indicated the identity of the visitor. This armored cruiser, originally ordered by Russia and then named Russian-class, has now become the Hijin of the Japanese Joint Fleet! And at this moment, the warship, which was supposed to be Essen's flagship, is tracking the Russian fleet! Obviously, the Russian actions have aroused the Japanese's vigilance!

"The Russians' actions are very abnormal." A deep sense of worry was revealed in Hikaru Hikaruto's words.

"So what's wrong? After the Asama and Yakumo come back, we will be the kings of the Far East. Both Americans and Russians will be crushed by the joint fleet." Hirahachiro Togo took his eyes away from the Russian fleet in the distance and said calmly.

"You are so confident." said Hikaru Hikaruto.

"Are you not confident?" Togo Hirahachiro asked with a smile.
Chapter completed!