"And we also convinced the Russians to deploy a portion of 6,000-ton protective cruisers in Southeast Asia when the war begins. These dome cruisers are too fragile and are not suitable for use in large-scale decisive naval battles, but the range is long and the speed is high, which is very suitable for breaking the diplomatic journey. The fleet we stationed in the Far East provides supplies and intelligence assistance to the Russians. Japan is an island country, and the maritime transportation line is their lifeblood! If the Japanese want to maintain their own transportation line, they need to divide their troops, which gives the Russians the opportunity to defeat the Japanese fleet. As long as they can defeat the Japanese joint fleet, there will be no suspense in this war." Benson said.

"But if we want to do the latter, we need the help of the Germans. Because most of the supplies needed by our Far East fleet come from German colonies in the Far East. In addition to shells, the supplies needed by the Russians' broken warships must also be provided by the Germans," Benson said.

"It's no problem with this. I have already greeted Prince Ruprecht. He promised to convince the German Emperor to help us. I still believe in the efficiency of this old friend's work, but I still hope you can go to Bavaria to see if the Germans can also stand on our side.

"Okay, I will contact Bavaria. However, judging from the reaction of the Germans this time, they were not very interested in the war in the Far East. The so-called support for the Russians was just to make more money." Benson thought for a while and said.

"You are right, because Germany has no other interests in the Far East except doing business, and now their hands cannot stretch out that long! This is also the reason why we can become friends with the Germans. Our interest demands do not conflict. I have a premonition that in the future, Germany will conflict with the British, and that is the time for the rise of the United States!" Roosevelt said.

"The German Emperor hopes to know your views on this Russo-Japanese War, especially the navy. Do you think the Russian Navy is sure to win the chance of victory?" Tirpitz once again came to the Swan Castle, where he met the Crown Prince Ruprecht and Mary Concubine who were on vacation. This time, his purpose was not only to congratulate the prince on behalf of Prussia for becoming a ****, but also to know the prince's view on this war.

"Russia cannot win." Prince Ruprecht's answer was extremely simple.

"What if there are Americans help?" Tirpitz thought for a while and said. "According to the news we have received, before Russia starts war, they will directly order 3 to 4 main battleships from the US Navy. If this transaction is successful, the number of Russian main battleships will reach 20 directly! Under the command of General Makanov, the Russian Navy has a full opportunity to defeat the opponent through a main battle. For island countries like Japan, the failure of the navy means the failure of the war. Not only is it impossible to support the mainland army, but it is even a problem for the survival of the local people."

"I have always been unable to understand a question now. Why do you always have to set the strategies and tactics of both sides from a subjective perspective when discussing a war? I admit that if we look at the naval forces of both sides now, the Russians and the four main battleships do have a great advantage. But both sides of the war are constantly changing. Why do you think that the Japanese Navy will play according to the plan you said? Don't forget that behind the Japanese is the most powerful country on the planet. Americans can provide the Russians with 4 warships before the war. Then the British can provide 8 ships! As long as the situation requires it!" the prince said angrily. He was completely speechless about various subjective ideas within the German army.

In history, in order to prevent the two Agility-class battleships from being acquired by Russia, the British could pay for it themselves, and at the same time contacted Italy in person to sell the two Garibal class armored cruisers to Japan before the Russians. In this plane, the Americans had already had a quarrel with the British in the Philippines and South Africa, and both sides were half an enemy. The British regarded East Asia's stopping Russia's expansion as one of their core goals. Then they knew with their knees that if the Americans tampered with each other, the British would definitely take action. Isn't it just buying warships? They forced the British to be anxious, and there were British Royal Navy officers and soldiers on the sold warships!

"What do you want to say? I don't understand what you mean." The Navy Secretary of State, who was robbed, said with some displeasure.

"First of all, the first question is, if you are Japanese, will you let the enemy and us start a war when the strength of the opponent is the most beneficial to the opponent?" asked the prince.

"But the last Japanese warship will not be delivered until the end of next year. Their war was first started in 1904, and this transaction is likely to be completed by the end of 1903!" Tirpitz said. "It will take time for the Japanese to reach the maximum combat effectiveness. And I have not yet calculated the time for the army's combat readiness."

"But now the Japanese Navy has 13 main battleships. When the last battleship will be in place, it will have no impact on the overall situation! The Russians can only complete the departure preparations for the 8 main battleships in the middle of next year. If the Japanese are willing to start the war this year, the current situation in the Far East is 13 against 8! Absolutely great!" The prince sneered.

"And, I want to ask you something, do you think Japan is a country that will play according to common sense? I can guarantee that this time the Japanese will definitely fight undeclared. Using this method of relying on despicable means to gain advantages is common for Japan. If I were Russian, then from now on, I have already put my Far East Legion into a first-level alert state, and I will also concentrate the main battle fleet in Vladivostok and cruise in Southeast Asia by breaking the ship!"

"I have a premonition that the last Russian fleet may never reach the Far East!" The prince's last words hit Tirpitz's chest like a heavy hammer.

"But the Japanese Army is not in place yet, and according to intelligence, their ammunition reserves are not very sufficient, so I think they will wait." Tirpitz continued to retort.

"Don't forget that Japan is an island country. As long as it can defeat the Russian fleet or limit them, both ammunition and resources can be imported from abroad. This is also the main advantage of marine countries over mainland countries. The British and even the French hope that Japan will win. The British government gave Japan enough loans. Japan can raise materials and raw materials from most of the earth. The material basis of their war is only the reserve before the war! Because the Russians are limited by transportation capacity, there is a very low upper limit for their material transportation, but the Japanese will not! As long as they can ensure the smooth flow of sea routes!"
Chapter completed!