The Rise of the Empire

Ruprecht's words were like a small scalpel, which thoroughly analyzed Makanov's inner thoughts! The prince was right. Makanov saw the problem from this place, so he came to this conclusion. But the deeper reasons are not clear to him. So he just doubted this conclusion, not sure! Because this guess is still a bit too scary in his opinion! To put it bluntly, theoretical support is still not enough. For example, why did Japan take action? What is the purpose of Japan's action at this time? He still can't figure it out.

  "Okay, okay, let me tell you the answer. Sometimes, if people are too smart, even friends are unhappy." Prince Ruprecht put away his joking expression. Looking at the same gloomy Tirpitz next to him, he said that Tirpitz was accidentally shot just now and was a little unhappy. The prince sees that the atmosphere is almost overshadowed now, and it is time for some dry goods.

"This matter will start in February this year. On February 11 this year, the King of North Korea fled to the Russian Embassy in North Korea to seek asylum. With the support of your country, the King of North Korea established a pro-Russian cabinet and not only dismissed the Japanese military adviser. At the same time, the high-level pro-Japanese personnel were dismissed or even killed. Everyone knows about this? Mr. Robanov, are you one of the planners of this matter?" His Royal Highness looked at each other and said with a smile.

"Then, your country was not satisfied. It started to use Russian military officers as military advisers to North Korea, set up a Russian school, and obtained mining rights in Hamgyong Road. Facing your country’s steadily pressing forces in North Korea, Japan is now There is no way to contend, so on May 14, the agreement was signed and the agreement was signed on June 9. The most important one is that Russia has obtained the same right to station troops as Japan!"

  "And our Minister of Foreign Affairs is not satisfied with what we have obtained so far. If I remember correctly, you and the North Korean special envoy Min Yonghuan have also signed some secret agreements. It seems that..."

"Don't say it. You are a devil! Believe me, the Russian government will give you the benefits you want! No matter whether this matter is successful or not." Before the prince finished speaking, the opposite Robanov looked panicked. Even an expression of fear. He tried his best to stop Ruprecht from continuing. You know, the signing with the North Korean envoy is a secret agreement. What is a secret agreement? A secret agreement is something that no one knows, only the parties to the contract know! How many days has this treaty been signed? How did the Bavarians know? this is too scary!

   "Right bet?" Seeing the reaction of the opponent, Ruprecht was also a little surprised. This incident also happened in history, but Ruprecht did not know the exact time. He only knew that at the end of October 1896, a Russian colonel and a dozen soldiers arrived in North Korea to train North Korea’s newly formed guards. group. It was early October, and His Royal Highness estimated that the treaty had been signed, so he was only talking tentatively, but he didn't expect it to be true!

"Okay, this matter is easy to say. Although the content of this secret agreement can be sold for a good price, it is a digression for both parties now. After all, it is a matter of your country and North Korea. I am too lazy to care, just curious, and inquire by the way. Something has arrived." His Royal Highness revealed this matter greatly.

"We continue to discuss the subject. Your country has gradually reversed the balance of power between the two sides in North Korea with the guarantee of the superior navy. Japan is simply unable to compete with your country because of its weak navy. However, what you have done has challenged Japan after all. Human bottom line, if everyone here is a high-level Japanese, would you bear it? Of course not! If it were me, I would seize every opportunity to reverse this situation!

"It just so happens. Because of the stupid behavior of some people in your country, Japan has a chance! You have given this opportunity. If I were Japanese Prime Minister Ito Hirobumi, I would give you, Mr. Robanov. The gold medal of the prince. And the bonus of 1 million francs! Is this number a bit familiar? If I remember correctly, you and Werther are probably paid half a million francs, right?" Every word of the prince stimulated The other's nerves.

"Originally, the Japanese had no chance. The Japanese army is stronger in the Far East than Russia, but this is of no use. Because going to North Korea depends on the navy, the two second-class battleships ordered by the Japanese Navy have not yet been completed. Together, the fleet can’t beat the three cruisers of the Russian Far East Fleet. And even if Japan has money now, it’s definitely too late to order from various countries. I’m too late for what I mean, Mr. Makanov should be very clear. You Right?"

  Ruprecht alluded to the fact that in 1898, except for one battleship, no new large battleships were completed by the Russians. The construction trajectory of the Russian battleships was the same as in history. There is a gap in this year. As a senior general of the Russian Navy, Makanov naturally knew this matter.

"According to the plan~www.NovelMTL.com~ we have only two battleships in service in the past year, but they are all prepared for the Black Sea Fleet. If after 1898, even if the Japanese get a battleship, their overall strength will still be It's a disadvantage. So they rushed to order the battleship just to do it at this time." Makanov explained to Robanov with a pale face.

"Well, now everyone should understand what the Japanese think. Originally, Russia would have an absolute advantage in the Far East. After all, two Russian-class armored cruisers could be completed in November 1897, and then they would go to the Far East in 1898. At that time, it was not a problem to knock down the Japanese Navy twice by simply relying on the cruiser formation composed of 3 10,000-ton cruisers and 2 Munich-class armored cruisers of the Russian Far East Fleet."

"But now? The two battleships have flown! It has become a Japanese meal! By 1897, the Japanese Navy will have 2 second-class battleships, 2 10,000-ton armored cruisers, and 1 first-class protective cruiser. Two 4,000-ton protective cruisers Takasago and Kasaki! How about? Is this lineup enough for the Far Eastern Fleet?"

"It seems that Mr. Robanov has some doubts about the outcome of this possible naval battle in the Far East, right? That's good, Lieutenant General Makanov, can we talk to this foreign secretary who does not understand the navy together? Let’s talk about the sea power comparison between the two sides? And your personal opinion on the outcome of this naval battle?” Prince Ruprecht said to Makanov.

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