“Sell battleships to the Toyos at this time? Wouldn’t that undermine the neutrality of the empire? You know, the empire claimed to be neutral in this war. If we sell warships to the Orientals, it will inevitably cause a backlash from the Russians, and even their ally the Gauls will jump out and accuse the empire. Prime Minister Arthur Belfort frowned.
Wasn’t the previous lease of the colonial ports of the Gauls by the Tsarist Empire to establish military bases also protested by the Empire of the Sun?
If they seize the opportunity this time, they will definitely not be so easily.
Lord Walter Kerr smiled: “Your Excellency Prime Minister, we can keep it as secret as possible. It was not until the decisive battle broke out that the Russians discovered the problem. Then, there will be no problem. Besides, even if the Russians know that we are breaking neutrality, what can they do with us? Do they still dare to start a war against the empire? As long as the empire did not explicitly go to war with the Oriental people against the Russian Empire, the Russian Empire would not dare to use force against the empire. ”
Arthur Belfort thought for a moment, but finally nodded.
“The war between the Russians and the Orientals is continuing, and the main forces of their army are either deployed in Europe or concentrated in the Far East. Under such circumstances, the Russians did not dare to be enemies of the empire. Unless they mobilize at all costs. Therefore, even if we sell warships to the Easterners and break neutrality, the Russians will only shout a few words at most.
In this world, whoever has the biggest fist still has the final say. The Russians, as old powers, should understand this. Even if they protest to us, even accuse us. This will not have the slightest impact on the empire. ”
Lord Walter Kerr said nonchalantly.
As a world hegemon, the Sun Never Sets Empire still cares about our international reputation. However, they care more about tangible benefits than reputation.
Supporting the Eastern Empire to defeat the Russian Empire and curb the development and expansion of the Russian Empire is conducive to safeguarding the interests of the Empire in the Far East and the whole world. Then, the Sun Never Sets Empire naturally has to complete it at any cost.
Under such circumstances, it is perfectly acceptable to do something that damages the reputation of the country and bear some blame.
“All right, Your Excellency, just do it!” Prime Minister Arthur Belfort said.
“Yes, Your Excellency, Prime Minister!” Lord Walter Kerr said.
“So, what battleships are we going to sell to the Toyos? How much to sell? Prime Minister Arthur Belfort asked.
“Judging by the current gap in strength between the Oriental and the Russians, they have five fewer battleships and seven armored cruisers than the Russians, as well as some protective cruisers. So, we can help them in these areas.
On the Far Eastern Fleet, five Monarch-class battleships, 6 Cressy-class battleships and 1 Drake-class armored cruiser can be sold to them. If you defend against cruisers, you can sell ten Apollo-class defensive cruisers to the Toyos.
In this way, the Imperial Navy of the East Ocean will no longer be at a disadvantage in terms of battleships, armored cruisers, and protective cruisers. In terms of their combat effectiveness, the Russian fleet, even if it remained at its peak after the Far East, could not be a match for the Orientals. The probability of victory in this naval battle is more than 70%. ”
Lord Walter Ker’s face was full of smiles.
“Your Excellency, the warships we sell to the Oriental people are the main force of the Imperial Navy! Needless to say, the Monarch-class battleships, as the first battleships of the Royal Navy, although the performance is somewhat outdated. But even in the whole world, it can be regarded as an advanced battleship. The Cressy-class armored cruisers and the Drake-class armored cruisers are among the most advanced armored cruisers in the empire, with a displacement of more than 10,000 tons. Among them, the Cressy-class armored cruisers had a displacement of more than 12 thousand tons. And the displacement of the Drake-class armored cruisers is as high as 14,000 tons.
Will the sale of these advanced warships to the Oriental people cause the leakage of the empire’s shipbuilding technology? A threat to the Royal Navy? ”
Prime Minister Arthur Belfort is somewhat worried about this …. (Read violent novels, just go to Feilu Fiction Network!) ）
Although they desperately wanted to help the Imperial Navy defeat the Russian Imperial Navy, they still had to put the interests of the Royal Navy first.
“Your Excellency Prime Minister, the Royal Navy cannot be threatened after selling a few warships. Over the years, the empire has sold quite a few warships. Besides, even if we sell a large number of warships to the Orientals, how much will they have left after the decisive battle with the Russians? In any case, the Oriental people can no longer escape our palms. Lord Walter Kerr laughed.
Arthur Belfort nodded one after another: “These warships sold to the Oriental can raise the price as much as possible.” Although the Orientals do not have money to pay now, let them owe first. After the end of the war, if the Orientals won the war, they would naturally have money to pay. Even if they lose, they can slowly pay it back. In short, the empire must not suffer. ”
“Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister!” Lord Walter Kerr replied.
The Sun Never Sets Empire sells warships to the Eastern Empire, and naturally it will not lose money. On the contrary, you have to make a lot of money.
“By the way, we sell so many warships to the Orientals at once, and they have enough sailors to drive these warships? Come and let the combat effectiveness of these warships come into play? Perhaps, the time is not too late. Prime Minister Arthur Belfort said.
Lord Walter Kerr 0.6 suddenly frowned, he had not thought about this problem before.
“Your Excellency Prime Minister, this is indeed a problem! If the Toyo people could not bring out the performance of the battleship. Well, it will not be so easy for them to defeat the Russians. Lord Walter Kerr said.
Prime Minister Arthur Belfort thought for a moment, and then said, “Now that we’ve helped them do this.” So, let’s just help them again. The sailors of the Royal Navy on those warships sold to the Oriental could be hired by the Oriental to participate in the war as mercenaries. Their life or death will have nothing to do with the empire. Of course, Orientals have to pay for it and keep them as safe as possible! ”
“Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister!” Lord Walter Kerr replied.
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