The Washington Conference, which Lighthouse Country had spent so long and energy working on, was finally over.
And basically achieved the purpose of the lighthouse country.
The reason why the Lighthouse State convened this meeting is, on the one hand, to avoid the continuation of the naval arms race, drag down the economies of various countries, lead to increasing tensions, and even trigger war. On the other hand, it is to enhance the international influence and international status of the lighthouse country, so that it can compete for hegemony with the empire that never sets.
Even if the current Sun Never Sets Empire belongs to a thin camel bigger than a horse, it will undoubtedly take a long time for the Lighthouse Country to get its wish. However, the lighthouse country starts now, starting the layout. Perhaps, one day, they will be able to get their wish.
After the signing of the Five-Power Naval Treaty, the large-scale naval arms race finally stopped.
Of course, there are many countries that are dissatisfied with this. The Toyo Empire, for example, had to abandon the construction of Kaga-class battleships.
They were also afraid that if they continued to build Kaga-class battleships, they would seize the opportunity by the Russian Empire and even take this opportunity to use force against them. In the case that the Russian Empire is very strong, and they simply cannot be compared with the Tsarist Empire, when it is time to pretend to be a grandson, you still have to pretend to be a grandson!
And the international situation has indeed eased up a lot because of this.127
This is a little relief for the war-torn people. Even with it, the good impression of the lighthouse country has also increased a lot.
You know, the lighthouse country at this time, although the industrial strength and economic strength are strong. They also began to boast about their dream of a beacon nation to attract immigrants from countries and localities.
However, the European continent is undoubtedly the world center of this era, which is also incomparable to the lighthouse country.
However, the previous war caused the people to suffer for a long time, which made more people yearn for the lighthouse country.
Everything seems to be moving towards the powerful side of the lighthouse country.
Other countries have also benefited a lot.
For example, the Royal Navy of the Sun Never Sets Empire has finally retained its throne as the supremacy of the seas, and the size of as many as 53 capital ships will make the Royal Navy of the Sun Never Set Empire have the most powerful naval force in the world.
Moreover, the Royal Navy of the Sun Never Set Empire can also build more dreadnoughts equipped with 406mm main guns through the first batch of dreadnoughts built before decommissioning, so as to further enhance the strength of the Royal Navy of the Sun Never Sets.
In this way, the hegemonic position of the Royal Navy of the Empire will undoubtedly be consolidated.
It’s just that the strength of the Imperial Russian Navy and the Navy of the Lighthouse State is also not weak.
The size of the 45 capital ships of the Tsarist Imperial Navy, which is only eight less than the Royal Navy. This can undoubtedly pose a mortal threat to the Royal Navy of the Sun Never Sets. Even, if the Royal Navy makes a mistake or is unlucky in a key naval battle, it is entirely possible to be defeated by the Tsarist Imperial Navy.
Although the Lighthouse Navy had fewer warships than the Imperial Russian Navy, it had only 29 capital ships. However, they had as many as ten capital ships equipped with 406mm guns, which was also a huge threat to the Sun Never Sets Empire.
The most dissatisfied country may belong to the Eastern Empire. They are only capable of having 12 capital ships. Well, this makes them at most one-third the size of the Imperial Russian Navy. It is undoubtedly very difficult to continue under the threat of the Russian Empire.
Moreover, they cannot fail to sign the Five-Power Naval Treaty. Otherwise, if the Russian Empire uses this as an excuse to go to war against them. Then, everything is over.
Orientals are undoubtedly very, very dissatisfied with this. But what can they do now?
The Russian Empire also gained a lot of benefits at this Washington conference.
It is almost clear (abfe) that the sea power is second only to the imperial royal navy.
Of course, this is on the bright side, the capital ship. (Read violent novels, go on Feilu Fiction Network!)
And the real main combat power of the Russian Empire next will be aircraft carriers.
That would inevitably give the Russian Empire a greater advantage in future wars.
After returning to the country, Marshal Alexander, Minister of the Navy of the Russian Empire, immediately reported the process and results of the meeting to Tsar Mikhail.
Mikhail was still very satisfied with this meeting.
“The sun does not set, and the people should be happy this time. They can at least maintain their supremacy at sea. At the same time, being able to save their face is undoubtedly killing two birds with one stone!” said Mikhail with a smile.
“Yes, Your Majesty. However, from the current point of view, the overall strength of the Royal Navy is still very strong, much stronger than the Imperial Navy. Going to war head-on, the Imperial Navy is probably not their opponent. Marshal Alexander said.
Mikhail nodded: “There is no way around this. The Imperial Navy should concentrate on the development of aircraft carriers. Wait until the aircraft carriers of the Imperial Navy form combat effectiveness. Then, the balance of strength between the two sides will be truly reversed!”
Marshal Alexander knew that Tsar Mikhail had a mysterious confidence in aircraft carriers, and almost put his hopes for future naval battles on aircraft carriers.
And what he can do now may be to pray to God that His Majesty the Tsar’s choice is still correct this time.
“We’re going to cut five warships. So which ones need to be cut?” Marshal Alexander had a headache.
The four fleets of the Russian Imperial Navy have heavy tasks!
“Cut the four Nassau-class battleships of the Baltic Fleet and the battlecruiser Von der Tann. Mikhail replied.
In this way, the Baltic Fleet has five fewer capital ships, and its strength is even weaker, leaving only two Moltke-class battle cruisers, Seidlitz battlecruisers, one York-class battlecruiser and one Peter I-class battleship.
However, in this small pond of the Baltic Sea, it is still possible to dominate the king.
At least, until the Germanic navy is redeveloped, no one will be able to threaten them in the Baltic.
After this meeting in Washington, the contradictions seem to have eased temporarily. But we must not take it lightly. Because, our enemies, most likely, are the other four countries. Therefore, we can only rely on ourselves and continue to strengthen our own strength as much as possible. Mikhail reminded with a serious expression.
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