Australian Storm 1876

   Chapter 1096 Lame a leg

   "Kaizhi, has the post-war economic policy for Germany been laid out yet?" Li Fushou asked.

"Reporting to the Lord, a comprehensive survey of the German industry and scientific and technological circles has been carried out. Germany's leading optical, heavy chemical and machinery industry related companies, outstanding physicists and chemists, industry leaders, etc., have begun to pay close attention and take measures. The measures are just Krupp..."

   "Krupp doesn't need to care about him, it is a die-hard Junkers military aristocratic enterprise, and no one can dig the German basics."

   "Wei Chen understands."

   Now the Germans are painstakingly running the Hindenburg Line, trying to counter the Allied blow, and the war will continue to drag on until the French are overwhelmed, just as they were over Russia.

have to say

  The German Junker military aristocrats surrounding Kaiser Wilhelm II were a group of hard-hearted guys. They knew they couldn't do it.

  Li Fushou can see clearly from the outside that the German Empire, which has been fighting by force, has reached the end of its power.

   It is related to the talent grabbing after the war. The scientific and technological operation has been deployed. German factories are not rare, but talents and technology are both very valuable assets, which can make Ocean Empire reach the world's top level in related fields.

  Why did the German High Seas Fleet hit so accurately?

   In addition to the second-generation radio rangefinder leaked from the Ocean Empire, there is also the blessing of the most advanced optical rangefinder in the world today, which is the unique secret of the Germans.

   After entering 18 years

  The overall financial policy of the Ocean Empire began to tighten, cooling the already overheated economy, transforming from a wartime economy to a peaceful economy. With the recovery of the British and French economies, strong demand from Europe is also diminishing.

  The local public opinion media in Australia focused their attention on the post-war economy and the world situation, and launched a wide-ranging discussion. Many well-known experts and scholars participated and put forward some insightful opinions.

  Li Fushou also often reads newspapers to learn about folk trends as a pastime in his spare time.

   In a recent issue of World Journal, an article by a university professor surnamed Chen attacking Japanese was published, which is quite interesting to read.

  Japanese was born out of Chinese, but hiragana and katakana were created according to the pronunciation characteristics of Fuso people. In the second half of the 19th century, when it was opened to the outside world, a small number of Western language factors were incorporated.

  According to the current Japanese statistics, Chinese accounts for 61.2%, Japanese language accounts for 34.7%, and some nouns integrated into English and French are called "nondescript monsters" by Professor Chen.

  Compared with North Korea, Vietnam has fully accepted Chinese, and Japanese has added more local characteristics, which is more like a hodgepodge of Chinese and Western cultures. In the eyes of orthodox sinologists, this is undoubtedly a deviant behavior and a blasphemy to the orthodox Chinese language.

  Li Fushou clicked on the report in the newspaper and said to Gu Kaizhi, "Kaizhi, have you read this report?"

   "Reporting to Your Majesty, Wei Chen has read this report, and there are generally two views in the society regarding Professor Chen's remarks." Gu Kaizhi put down his work and looked at the newspaper and said;

   "On the one hand, those who hold Dahuaism agree with Professor Chen's opinion, and think that Japanese is a crooked monk who has read the wrong scriptures and is not used to it.

   On the other hand, more opinions are tolerant.

   Among them, there are many Chinese people who are unwilling to associate Fusang with themselves, revealing all kinds of contempt and contempt, and a kind of superior mentality.

   Objectively speaking, existence is reasonable.

   The country that is able to learn from the advanced system of the empire, the first is Fusang, its land and naval strength should not be underestimated, and its overseas colonization and economic construction have also made great progress. He is considered a good student. "

   "Then what do you think of Fusang people?" Li Fushou asked casually.

   Gu Kaizhi's heart suddenly tightened. He knew that the question from the sage was very meaningful, and even related to his future political future. He must be firm on issues of right and wrong.

   He replied with a serious look;

   "Report to the Holy One;

   Weichen secretly thought that he was not my race, and his heart must be different.

Whether it is Fusang, Great Britain, France, America, Germany or Italy, these Westerners or Orientals are rampant in China, and they have changed their faces in front of the empire and become small, fearful but not virtuous, It's really disgusting.

  In today's world, there are many great powers and wars.

  WeChen believes that only strength and interests are eternal. We should consolidate the basics around the Pacific Nations Alliance, build a trade circle that belongs to the empire, and expand its influence in the Chinese cultural circle to compete with the English and French circles.

   To deal with Fuso people, you need carrots and sticks to prevent them from biting back.

  The Fusang people never gave up the "Manchurian expansion" policy. It can be seen from their active participation in the military intervention against Russia that the Fusang did not give up the "Far East expansion" policy. The small island country has an unsatisfactory appetite and an amazing appetite, which is enough to be vigilant. "

"The Japanese slaves have an amazing appetite, and they are more greedy than you think." Li Fushou did not comment on his words, but continued with a sigh; "I thought that expanding in North America would satisfy the Japanese slaves, but who knew that they would be interested in Russia? Far East and Huaxia are full of fond memories and are not afraid of dying?"

   "Wei ministers secretly believe that Fusang is the most aggressive country in the world today."

"Well, it makes sense to say so. Kaizhi, have you noticed that Fusang's current tendency to **** is getting stronger and stronger, and the appropriation of the Korean peninsula cannot satisfy their appetite. Everyone is clamoring to "stand in the Far East and occupy North America", which is quite a terrible thing."

  Speaking of this

  Li Fushou paused for a while, then tapped the newspaper on the desk with his slender fingers, thinking for a while before saying;

   "Sometimes, I also feel uneasy. Will the policy of indulging Fuso now create an unstoppable war monster? It will become our big trouble."

   His concerns are not unreasonable. The war in North America has spread to the Great Lakes heavy industry area. The Japanese occupation area has thousands of factories and has a solid industrial foundation. If you take over the port city of Milwaukee on Lake Michigan and gain access to the sea, it will be like a tiger with wings.

  Look at the current war situation

  The defense focus of the United States is all on the front line of Chicago, and it has been unable to stop the Japanese occupation of Milwaukee and Green Bay in the north. It is a matter of time before these northern cities along the Great Lakes fall.

  The outlet of the Great Lakes region passes through the St. Lawrence River in Canada, which belongs to the control area of ​​​​the British Royal Navy and has a corresponding naval base in this area.

   Therefore, whether the Japanese side can use these ports depends on London's face.

   Facing the emperor's worries, Gu Kaizhi replied;

   "My lord, the Imperial Royal Navy is already building the unprecedentedly powerful Duke-class battleships. Looking around the world, this is also one of the most powerful battleships in the ocean.

   Once built, we will have a dominant naval power in the Pacific that no one will dare to challenge.

   from now on

  The Atlantic and Indian Oceans are the traditional hunting grounds of the British Royal Navy, while the Pacific Ocean will be the backyard of the Royal Navy.

   With the naval power of Fuso Kingdom, it will not be able to catch up with the horses for at least 20 years, and it will not be able to challenge the Imperial Royal Navy.

   From this point of view, Fusang does not have the basic conditions to challenge the majesty of the empire, and the danger is within control. "

  Gu Kaizhi's analysis is reasonable. As a resource-poor island country, Fusang lacks geographic depth and a sufficiently broad territory, and inherently lacks the foundation for becoming a world power.

   As long as you hold the vital gate of naval power, you will not be able to turn the tide.

"You're right, the navy is indeed the weakness of Fusang. Although its training level is high and its combat effectiveness is strong, its main battleships are generally old and have fallen behind the world's advanced level by a whole generation, which is not a cause for concern for the time being." Li Fushou His face softened slightly.

   "Your Excellency, Wei Chen secretly thought that Fusang was burdened with such a heavy debt, and getting the Great Lakes region was also working for us to pay off the debt, which is a good thing from an economic point of view."

   "That should also restrict them. Wolf cubs are always restless, and vigilance is necessary."

"what do you mean……"

   "Wait until the end of the war, and it is necessary to implement a law to limit naval armaments to prevent something similar to the German High Seas Fleet from happening again."

  After World War

  Li Fushou considers joining forces with Britain, France and other countries to develop a naval armament restriction bill to limit Fusang's naval power to a lower level in order to reduce challenges to the existing world structure.

  If the strength of the British Royal Navy is 1, the Ocean Empire Navy should also be 1 or 90%, France 30%, Italy 30%, Fuso 25%, the United States 10%, and the German Navy will be negotiated.

  The problem of the German navy has always been a European problem, while the problem of the US Navy and the Fuso navy is an Asian problem, which is related to the Pacific hegemony of the Ocean Empire.

   In the original history

  The total number of navies in the United Kingdom and the United States is the same. Italy and France are both about 33%, and Fusang is about 66%. This ratio is obviously too high, leaving the Fuso country with the confidence to tear up the naval treaty.

   The "Five-Nation Naval Treaty" did not restrict the construction of aircraft carriers of less than 10,000 tons. As a result, Fuso took the opportunity to build a lot of 9,800-ton aircraft carriers, and developed maritime aviation power in disguise.

   Now that he's doing it all over again, Li Fushou naturally won't leave such a big hole for Fusang.

The    Maritime Armament Treaty limited Fuso's naval power to 25%, including aircraft carriers, which completely castrated Fuso's naval power and made it unable to challenge the hegemony of the Royal Navy in the Pacific Ocean.

  If he dares to tear up the naval treaty, it means war. The Royal Navy will teach him how to be a man in minutes without leaving room for compromise.

Thus

   The Fusang navy has never been able to develop, and naturally it will not become a threat. It is crippled, and only the army can make trouble.

   (end of this chapter)