Chapter 2478 How to end the war 3
"We cannot defeat the US-German coalition. As for simply dealing with the Americans, we have at least 60% chance of winning. As for the last point, I don't think it's necessary to consider it, right?" Yamamoto Honbuki said, touching his chin and thinking.
"Haha, we have a 60% chance of winning against Americans alone? Why don't I know that the Japanese Empire is so powerful?" Nishimotoji Komaki's words were full of sarcasm. "Is it because our previous victory that has expanded our naval confidence? It's like blowing a balloon? Unfortunately, it will explode with just a slight poke!"
"I think you should think about a question rationally first. Are Americans really afraid of us if they don't attack us? Is it because of our strength?" Nishiyuanji Gongwang was even a little amused now. He even wanted to curse, are you guys really afraid of it?
"Even though tens of thousands of kilometers, we are still fragile in the United States. Do you understand what I mean?" said Nishizoji Komao. "His Excellency Yamamoto, you are very clear about the war history of the Japanese Imperial Navy? After all, you have experienced it yourself. Can you tell me why we won the Japanese-Singapore War and why we won the Philippines?"
"I can remember the shadows and fears that the German armored cruiser named Mainz brought to us during the Japanese-Singapore War, as well as the shock that the blue legion brought to us in the land war. I think everyone here should have a deep understanding, right?"
"There is also the Philippine naval battle, why did we win? What is the core? You should be very clear? Answer me, Mr. Kobe Yamamoto." Nishimoto said.
"The four Kasugi-class armored cruisers are the core of our victory. Because of the help of the British and some miserable luck, we won the war. The victory of that war was really difficult. If our warships arrived later, then everything would be over." Yamamoto said with a sigh. In fact, since the Japanese-Singapore War, the Japanese Navy and Army have become German fans... However, becoming German fans requires a certain degree of strength, at least you must have enough wallets! Look at the so-called xx fans in later generations, don't you need real money to support your idol, have you embarrassed to say that you are a fan?
Unfortunately, the Japanese army still could not learn from the Germans, and there was no way to be a shy wallet, while the navy was getting further and further on the road of German fans because of its particularity! For example, after the Japanese-Singapore War, the Japanese not only bought two British second-class battleships of nature, but also knelt under the Germans' new armored cruiser, and the British bought it for help...
Although Japan did not obtain a regular battleship from the Germans later because of political or other willingness, you must not underestimate the Japanese Navy's Hard Heart! And all those who try to challenge this unspoken rule, no matter who they are, end up suffering more or less, including Yamamoto's Kobe Yamamoto's current appearance! In terms of Japan's first-class super fearless choice, Japan originally had a chance to choose, and could choose from the King Kong-class battleship proposed by the British or a certain German warship. After all, although Germany would not sell it directly to Japan, Japan can also use the form of purchasing agents, just like the Kasuki-class armored cruiser.
However, for some special reasons, Yamamoto Honbuki finally chose the British King Kong-class battle cruiser. As for what happened later, Yamamoto Honbuki's bribery problem was found under the operation of Yamamoto Akito. (This book seems to have been mentioned earlier, um.) This also caused Yamamoto Honbuki to lose his status as prime minister and was severely suppressed for a time.
Then, when designing the Fuso-class battleship, the Japanese would rather abandon the full set of drawings provided by the British than buy some drawings from the next German takeaway warship through various channels, and then use these drawings to create the Fuso-class battleship... This shows that the Japanese Navy has a lot of admiration for German warships in the bones. (Please read Chapter 909 of this description.) Then, the Fuso-class performance is really worthy of Japan's efforts, so now, the Japanese are in a stronger mood... Of course, the peak of Hard is naturally the clear and neat killing of the British fleet in the decisive battle of the Norwegian Sea. When facing such an enemy, the Japanese are naturally unsure, even if the other party just sent a squadron!
"If we only consider it from a military perspective, we cannot defeat the Americans who are doing their best. We don't need to do any deduction. Just think about the six South Dakota-class battleships and six Lexington-class battlecruisers that are being built now, we should be clear that Japan has no military chance. Don't you know the future shipbuilding budget for the navy? It would be good if our fleet size can maintain half of the size of the United States. As for the 70% proportion you said, it is even more out of date!" said Nishizoji Koi.
"Americans do want to cross the ocean that lasts thousands of miles to fight at our doorstep, but don't forget that the United States' national strength is several times that of ours, which is enough to make up for their disadvantages."
"So, the third point we can choose is that when Germany and Britain are willing to stop the war, we can withdraw from the battlefield. Otherwise, even if Germany is neutral, we will not be the ultimate winner of the war between us and the United States." said Komao Nishimotoji.
"However, the Germans refused to negotiate and contact, and we could not accept the conditions they offered. The Germans planned to deal with us like the British! We cannot sit still and wait for death!" said Yamamoto Honbuki.
"The Germans did refuse official negotiations, but they did not refuse contact. At least our Foreign Minister, Takashi Kato, has seen some clues from the German actions." Nishimotoji Gong hoped to cheer up the navy and army leaders present. To be honest, if it were not a last resort, no senior Japanese army was willing to be in trouble with the Germans, whether it was the navy or the army!
"Before, we established contacts with some senior leaders within the German government and established indirect contacts with the Grand Duke of Baden. The Grand Duke of Baden had tried the Bavarian tone. Although the latter refused to negotiate with us, he did not interfere with the British government's sale of arms and technology to us. This is also the most critical point that we can do business with the British at present." Kato Gaoming said.
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