Now Admiralty Swindin: "It is impossible for the Russians to purchase such a large fleet. The Russian-Austrian naval agreement is just to hide people's eyes and ears. The real target of the Austrians is us.
The Empire must take countermeasures and use absolute strength to dispel the unrealistic illusions of the enemy. "
This is an open secret, and anyone with a discerning eye can see it. To deal with the Japanese Navy, it is enough to have 2 super battleships as the main force.
The size of the Shinra Navy itself is not small. If you add 13 super battleships, then the advantage of the Royal Navy will no longer exist.
Although the strength on paper does not represent the ultimate combat effectiveness, the Royal Navy cannot afford to gamble. No one can guarantee that Shinra will not take the lead after the balance is broken.
Although the Vienna government has been advertised as "peace-loving", Franz the Great has also made a promise to the outside world: he will not take the initiative to provoke war.
But in the face of interests, these guarantees cannot stand the test. Not breaking the promise, it only proves that the temptation of interest is not big enough.
If you really want to start a war, are you afraid that you will not find a reason
Chancellor of the Exchequer Asquith: "Countermeasures are necessary, but how can we be sure that the enemy is really building ships
In the past years, because of the deliberate release of false news by the enemy, our shipbuilding pace has often been interrupted.
A large number of warships appear together at the same time, which seems to reduce the cost of shipbuilding, but in fact it is at the expense of warship performance optimization and increased maintenance costs.
It doesn't matter once or twice, the overall performance of the Imperial Navy's warships will be pulled down by the enemy using such despicable means.
If we can't change the passive situation, we will always be led by the enemy's nose, and sooner or later we will have to pay for it. "
There was no way to meet Franz's intelligence-minded opponent, Shinra has always regarded the shipyard as a deadly.
Based on the information collected, it is almost impossible to understand the kernel.
Even if it is infiltrated, it is useless, there are more than a dozen shipyards that Shinra can build large warships, unless there are people in key positions in these factories at the same time.
Although Britain is full of talented people, it does not have the luxury to send dozens of senior engineers to go undercover.
Ordinary intelligence personnel, even if they become the management team, can't get specific parameters.
Most of the time, intelligence is collected in a fringe way and then analyzed. It is a pity that these can be faked. Before the ship is launched, no one knows whether it is a commercial ship or a warship.
Similar frauds have happened many times over the years. Because the intelligence is not accurate enough, the London government often makes miscalculations.
Of course, intelligence inaccuracy is mutual. The British government could not figure out the shipbuilding situation of Shinra, and the Vienna government also could not figure out the parameters of British warships.
The reason why the British government is passive is mainly because they are defensive, and many things are clearly laid out.
As a challenger, it doesn't matter if there are more or fewer warships in the Shinra Navy. Anyway, they are not the opponents of the Royal Navy.
The British can't do it. They must ensure that the Royal Navy has a 100% advantage. Any time at a disadvantage may give the enemy an opportunity to take advantage.
In this context, many times the British government can only bite the bullet, knowing that it may be fooled.
It's just a fool's errand. If you keep getting hits, it's unreasonable.
I know, I understand that the government is compelled to do so. But there are always a minority of people of insight in this world, and most of them still don't know.
It's okay if there are criticisms among the people, the trouble is the parliament. Many MPs believe that these mistakes are false information fabricated by the Royal Navy in order to defraud the funds for shipbuilding.
These pressures not only need to be borne by the military, but the Ministry of Finance is the first to bear the brunt, and is often accused of "wasting taxpayers' money".
The interior minister, Azevedo, explained: "There is no way around it, the Austrians have blocked the news so deadly that our people can't get close at all.
Even if the shipbuilders were bought, they would not be able to stand up to the enemy to build commercial ships with the technical standards for building warships. You must know that before the hull is formed, there is a chance to change the purpose.
Unless we procrastinate a few months at a time before making a decision, misjudgment is inevitable. "
Not to mention the change of use before the hull is formed, even if the main structure is made out, it can also be modified.
The high cost of warships is not just the high cost of construction, but the most important thing is the high cost of later maintenance. In contrast, merchant ships are different and can create value by themselves.
In this context, Shinra spends money on strategic deception, and after the British follow up, the price they need to pay is dozens of times.
So far, the British government only cares about super battleships, and other small warships simply ignore it and go directly at its own pace.
The British government is naturally very angry at this unfavorable situation. If it weren't for the main force of the Shinra navy, most of whom were hiding in the Mediterranean to be the tyrants of the land, they would have been reckless.
It's a pity that reality is cruel. The Shinra Navy seems to be determined, but cannot come out of the comfort zone.
I want to provoke it, but although the main force of the navy does not move, the army is more active than anyone else.
Britain has Shinra's weakness in its hands, and Shinra also holds Britain's vitals. If there is a real trouble, the final result is mostly a lose-lose.
Politicians are realistic, and they have a good life, and no one wants to take risks with their entire wealth.
Prime Minister Campbell sighed: "It's impossible to wait until things have been decided after a few months of delay.
The Holy Roman Empire is no ordinary enemy. Their industrial strength is very strong. If they find a loophole and start construction of more than a dozen super battleships at one time, we will regret it for a time difference.
Be prepared first, and then let the intelligence personnel confirm as much as possible. If no problems are found, then finalize our shipbuilding plan as soon as possible.
It's not that bad either, and aside from not sure if the Austrians are playing tricks, there's also good news.
The Russo-Japanese War has broken out, and India's threat has been temporarily lifted. With such a good chance of weakening the Russians, I do not believe that the Vienna government will not be tempted.
Don't look at Franz the Great's sworn promise to do his best to support his allies, that's all.
Throughout the past few decades, in several foreign wars of the Russians, when have they been missing, and when have they supported them with all their strength
Shinra has very little interest in the Far East, and the enthusiasm shown by the Vienna government has long exceeded the boundaries of its allies. There must be problems here.
Russians are not fools, sooner or later they will come back to their senses. If Shinra's support was not strong enough and they suffered heavy losses in the war, Russia and Austria would part ways.
If we take the opportunity to manipulate it again, it is very likely that they will turn against each other. The Foreign Office is ready to win over the Russians, we need strong allies now. "
I don't know, I'm startled. Although Britain's shipbuilding industry is developed, the number of large shipyards is still very limited, and even fewer are capable of building large warships.
If they really burst out and put together production capacity, their chances of winning are not high. After all, the gap between the industrial strengths of the two sides is huge, and no one knows where the limits of Shinra are.
Before she knew it, Britain had put herself in an extremely embarrassing situation.
Aware of the crisis, life still has to go on. Whether the hegemony will fall will ultimately be decided on the battlefield.
"A flower is not red for a hundred days, and a person is not good for a thousand days."
The situation is getting more and more serious. What the British government can do now is to continue the glory of Britain as much as possible and not let the glory fall in its own hands.
Of course, the situation is not good, but the national strength of the British Empire is still strong, and it is far from being exhausted.
Strategically passive, the most critical reason is that there is a lack of powerful thugs on the European continent, making it difficult to gather the general trend of anti-Shinra.
The French cannot be counted on, and the Russians have become Britain's only hope. It's just that "hope" is also not very reliable. Even if an alliance is formed, the possibility of backlash is very high.
Now the short people choose generals, and they can only "take the long from the short". No matter how unreliable the Russians are, they are still more useful than the bastards on the European continent.
With Britain and Russia taking the lead, the anti-"Hinra" alliance almost has the foundation for its birth. Coupled with the United States, Japan, Chile, Colombia and other countries, the lineup is almost enough.
Even if Shinra can't be killed, it can continue the hegemony of Britain for many years. At least in their generation, hegemony can be maintained.
Foreign Secretary Adam Wingard: "Don't worry, Prime Minister. We have done what we have to do. The Foreign Ministry has long since released goodwill to the Russians through a third party, but unfortunately the Tsarist government did not buy it.
Now they still have illusions about Shinra, especially after getting a loan from the Vienna government, the Russians don't take us seriously.
Wanting to change the political stance of the tsarist government is not an overnight problem, I hope this war can wake them up. "
Complaining is complaining, and it can be seen from the smile on his face that Wen Jiade is not angry.
Britain and Russia were enemies in the first place, and now Britain is supporting their enemy, the Japanese. As long as the tsarist government has no brains, it knows what to do.
Knowing that it can't be done, it's not that Wen Jiade is full and wants to ask for trouble.
From the outset, the British government did not expect to release so-called "goodwill" to ease relations with the Russians.
Now, through a third-party transfer, the main purpose is to inform the Russians, so that the tsarist government understands that in addition to the Holy Roman Empire, they have another choice, not to go to the dark with Shinra.
"Turning an enemy into a friend" is never an easy task. This is the case between people, and the same is true between countries. It is necessary to have the right time, place and people at the same time.
At present, the British Foreign Office has only planted a seed in the hearts of Russian high-level officials. As for whether it can take root and sprout, it has to wait for the future development of the situation.
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The British were on the move, and the Vienna government was not idle. Although it has not drawn people around to form alliances, it is also strengthening and consolidating relations with existing allies.
On April 26, 1904, under the pretext of sanctioning Britain for destroying free trade without authorization, the third world economic summit was held in Vienna on April 26, 1904.
The scene is heavy, but unfortunately the word "world" has become unreal. Except for the European countries that have sent important figures to participate, most of the other countries have dealt with it.
Countries use the three words "grass on the wall", and the romance is vivid and vivid.
There was no anger, which was to be expected. In this world where the strong eat the weak, small countries have always been precarious. It can be said that every time we stand in line, it is a choice of fate.
If it is not the grass on the wall, it will grow grass on the grave. In order to survive, everyone can only rely on the strong.
To be able to send someone to attend the meeting is to give face. Those who send important people to participate can basically default to "standing in line".
In a sense, this Vienna Economic Summit is another verification of geopolitics.
European countries support Shinra, on the one hand, they are optimistic that Shinra can win, but more or less, they have no choice.
If you don't attend the meeting, what if you are treated as a British party and are sanctioned together
This is still good luck, I am afraid that before the war for hegemony breaks out, the Vienna government will clear the field in advance and clean them up first.
As for offending the British because of this, there is no way to do it, and everyone can only try to remedy it as much as possible.
If Franz guessed correctly, at the same time as the delegation set off, a secret delegation also rushed to London.
Knowing is knowing, and when it is time to be confused, be confused. It's human nature to weigh the pros and cons, and everyone plays like this just to survive.
Franz has never had much expectations for these allies, as long as these guys can follow the flag and shout at normal times and not cause trouble at critical moments, it is enough.
For hegemony, you have to do it yourself. Relying on allies, even if victory is achieved, the foundation will not be solid.
When friends come, they must receive them. Franz is okay, as the old birthday star of the European monarchy world, he has enough privileges.
If you can show your face at the welcome banquet, that is to give everyone enough face, and don't think about more.
In contrast, Frederick was tragic. As the crown prince of the empire, wherever he goes, he is the center, surrounded by a group of people every day.
But in the face of these uninvited guests, Frederick couldn't dismiss them at will, and could only bite the bullet and go out to socialize.
Looking at his haggard son, Franz didn't know what to say. It seems that back then, I also...
Well, this comparison doesn't fit. The situation is completely different, Franz took the throne as an adult.
The emperor and the crown prince are different, because of the different identities, the way of doing things and the methods are also different.
"You can push the entertainment later if you can, don't participate in any banquet, there's no need for that.
If you really can't save face, let your cousins deal with it, don't carry everything by yourself. "
Frankly speaking, Frederick is so busy, Franz is also responsible. If he hadn't sent his other sons overseas, Frederick would not have been exhausted.
"Cousin", although he is also a direct member of the Habsburg dynasty, his identity is still inferior, and his meaning is different.
If nothing else, you can tell from the title alone. Even if the emperor's son is not the prince, a grand duke title is still indispensable, but the grand duke's son is not necessarily a grand duke.
Especially after completing the reform of the aristocracy, some nephews who have not completed the gilding may only have a "Lord" on their head.
Of course, the aristocratic world doesn't just look at the title, but also the surname behind it.
Let these little guys go to battle, although there is a suspicion of neglect, but Franz believes that those who can come are friends, and will not mind such a small flaw.
Feeling a sense of blame, Frederick explained: "I will pay attention when I know my father. It's mainly because a few old friends who haven't seen him for many years have come, and it's just a little more time to socialize."
Hearing the word "friend", Franz felt bad. After coming to this world for so many years, I have everything but no friends.
There is no way, the world of the monarch is alone. When he was young, Franz showed exceptional maturity and could not play with his peers.
Everyone is still reading and joking, and he has already become the emperor. The gap in identity has increased the distance.
Not to mention the older generation, all of them are old foxes, and they have to guard against being calculated when they are together, not to mention "friends".
There are gains and losses, and nothing is perfect in this world. If it wasn't for Frederick's mention, Franz would have almost forgotten the word "friend".
After coming back to his senses, Franz waved his hand and said, "Okay, you just know what you have in mind.
This economic summit is just a passing game. It is best to reach a few economic agreements, and don't force it if you can't reach an agreement.
The next focus of work is to "build ships". Although we have released fake news, it is estimated that it will not be fooled for a few days.
The next step is to compare the speed with the British, whose warship will serve first, then in the next battle for hegemony, who will be able to occupy the first-mover advantage.
Over at the shipyard, you've got to spend a lot of time watching. Speed up the progress as much as possible without compromising quality. "
To compete for maritime hegemony, it is natural to have to "dumplings". Several major shipyards in the Holy Roman Empire have already started operations.
Naturally, such a big movement cannot be kept secret, and Franz did not expect it to be kept secret.
The release of smoke bombs to disrupt the judgment of the British is mainly to provide material for the quarrel in the British Parliament.
Whether it is true or false, false and true, the number of ships built in multiple versions, no matter which one the British believe in, it will take a few days to discuss.
To make a decision immediately is not in line with the basic national conditions of Britain. Even if the government can reach an agreement, the parliament will have to fight a few times.
For the Holy Roman Empire trying to beat the clock, every day now counts. For every extra day spent, the Navy's odds of winning increased.