"It is said that just a few days ago, your parliament discussed the new naval bill?" Sims asked. For a country like Germany, which is almost the best in the world in the world, when he is threatened, he will subconsciously consider the issue of expanding the army and preparing for war. This time, taking advantage of the Americans' opportunity to tamper in the Middle East, the German military proposed a new naval expansion plan, including new battleships, aircraft carriers and secondary battleship plans. The target of this fleet is also very clear, and it is naturally aimed at the United States!

"Yes, not only in parliament, but also in the navy. After all, the times are developing. Even the Bavarian-class battleships that were invincible during the war are now a bit outdated. Your country's Colorado-class battleships, South Dakota-class battleships, and the Japanese Nagato-class battleships are all products of the new era. There is no reason for the empire to fall behind. We naturally have to catch up, especially when we feel threatened." Su Xiong did not deny it.

"Thank you for your frankness. In fact, I think the Atlantic Ocean is wide enough to accommodate the next two superpowers. And our fleet is divided into two parts. Although there is the Panama Canal, there will be restrictions on the mobilization. There is actually no need for your country to be so nervous." Sims said.

Is the United States strong in this era? Of course it is very strong! However, facing the same powerful Germany and the very powerful Austro-Hungarian, no matter how arrogant Old Roosevelt is, he will never be able to say that the other party will build one ship, build two ships by himself and then accompany him to the end, because the Americans also cost a lot in this war. Germany and Austria have now controlled the entire Europe. With one rise and the other, the Americans really can't play with the Allies!

Unlike the British and German naval armies before the war, at that time, everyone was ready to fight, or all warships were used. But now? Even Roosevelt had no idea of ​​going to war head-on with Germany. Even with his closest friend, Roosevelt could only say that the future battle for the hegemony of the United States can only be seen in the next generation. The current international situation is not suitable for Americans to launch a positive challenge, because the Americans have no allies, or in other words, no reliable allies!

In fact, Sims knew very well that even if the Americans achieved the optimal goal of the Pacific War, they would not seek an advantage over Germany in the navy. Because this is almost impossible. Without fighting and by arms race, they could reasonably limit the military strength of both sides and allow each other to obtain an acceptable balance of strength. This would not only ease the conflict between the two sides, but also save a lot of money. Why not do it? Therefore, Sims said the above words.

"Is this your idea or your government's idea?" Su Xiong asked.

"At least that's how I think. Although the relationship between our two countries has been very tense due to recent events, we are both very clear that fierce confrontation is not good news for both of us." Sims said.

"However, even if your country is fighting the Pacific War, it is actually confronting the Empire in the Middle East. This ambition makes the Empire very angry. You should be very clear that the Empire will not surrender because of external forces, and a military response is necessary." Su Xiong said.

"This may be a misunderstanding," Sims said.

"Maybe." Su Xiong didn't want to express his opinion on this matter.

"Then I would like to ask a question, is your country willing to share maritime hegemony equally with the United States?" Sims asked.

"What does it mean? I personally think that simple agreements or division of spheres of influence are not binding." Su Xiong put down the wine glass in his hand and said seriously.

"The navies on both sides maintain the same scale, and the fleet composition is basically the same," Sims said. "If the fleets on both sides are the same, and we form a military balance while restricting the construction and replacement of new warships, we can maintain stability for a considerable period of time. After all, there is no possibility of overwhelming our opponents from each other."

"It is almost impossible. It is difficult for the Imperial Navy to accept such a treaty. Our status today was obtained after defeating the former maritime hegemony - the British. We do not think that maritime power is unique, but we are also pursuing our maritime power that should have an advantage over any navy. Because we have a wider colony to guard, the power of the empire spans the entire Europe, Africa, West and South Asia, and all the way to the western boundary between Southeast Asia."

"The Empire replaced the British people. We also need to maintain an advantage in maintaining the security of the traffic line and the fleet's decisive battle strength. Only in this way can the Empire feel safe. Why should your country think that you can have the same naval share as us? Is it because of the warships being built in Bethlehem and other places now? If the Empire wants to, we can have it soon." Su Xiong decisively rejected.

"What you said is very unfriendly. We come with all the nations to discuss with your navy a good idea that is beneficial to both sides, but you want to use your power to suppress others. We are avoiding conflicts, but you are intensifying conflicts." Sims said very dissatisfied.

"However, the reality is that we have faithfully fulfilled our obligations as an ally, but your country stabs our allies! How did those Russians and American equipment appear in Persia come from? This is not fake, right? If you want evidence, I can personally invest in buying one of the tanks and ordering them to you!" Su Xiong said.

"This is just normal military trade," Sims said.

"If this is considered normal military trade, if our weapons are transferred several times and entered the hands of the Japanese, wouldn't that be considered normal trade?" Su Xiong's tone was already very unkind.

"Can we not say this anymore? We are naval soldiers, and soldiers should stay away from politics. We are just trying to avoid possible conflicts with each other." Sims finally became timid because Americans really ignored this matter.

"Actually, I have always believed that the construction of the navy should start from local needs. If both of us can use this as a standard, the fleet size can actually be controlled within a reasonable level. Your country's purpose of expanding the fleet before the war was to fight against the British fleet. But now, the British fleet has collapsed, and your country will not think that we can reach each other's near-shore to fight, right?" Sims said as peacefully as possible.

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