My Italy

The cold winter season is not too cold for Italy, which is protected by the Alps, especially for the capital, Rome.

So Carlo, who wore more thick clothes, still felt comfortable.

Of course, his mood is quite comfortable now.

"Look, the new U.S. shipbuilding plan is really not cheap. With 4 warships costing 30 million US dollars, it's really a wealthy nouveau riche."

Faced with Carlo's words, Foreign Minister Bacona, who brought the news, immediately said. "Your Majesty, this is enough to show that the Americans' target is Spain, otherwise they would not have urgently added four warships."

What the two were talking about was that the Americans had opened four new warships. In fact, this doesn't matter. Which great power doesn't build warships? But this time the warships built by the Americans are a little different. This time the United States started building cruise ships. You must know that the Americans have never built a cruise ship before, and this one is more than 10,000 tons. Do you still need to specify the target?

In addition, according to what Italy learned, the performance indicators of this American cruise ship are very close to the two new cruise ships purchased by Spain.

It may be due to experience or because the research on its own rapid-fire cannon is not smooth. In terms of firepower, the United States chose four 305mm main guns for its own patrol guns. On the other secondary main guns, it installed 10 152mm rapid-fire cannons. .

In addition, in terms of speed, the American cruise ship plans to install two vertical three-expansion engines with an expected output of 20,000 horsepower, which can push its new cruise ship to a maximum speed of 21.5 knots.

In addition, in terms of armor, this model is thicker than the one purchased by Spain. The 127-203 mm main armor belt of the hull is not bad. In addition, the thickest armor of the turret and command tower is 203 mm.

Of course, compared with the Krupp armor steel used in Italy, although the Harvey armor steel installed in the United States is thicker, in actual protection, Italy wins.

As for speed, American warship designers who designed cruise ships for the first time also lacked experience, so in pursuit of speed, they could only get close but not better.

As for firepower, it's not that Carlo underestimates the firepower configuration of the United States, but the power of the eight main gun rapid-fire cannons can teach him a lesson.

In terms of firepower, protection, speed, this American patrol is almost boring. Of course, this is understandable considering that the United States is designing a patrol for the first time and its navy has just begun large-scale construction.

"When I heard that the U.S. Navy was seeking funding for shipbuilding this time, New York Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt was jumping up and down and was said to be more anxious than Secretary of the Navy Lewis."

"Theodore Roosevelt?"

Carlo is certainly no stranger to this name. Anyone who knows a little about American history will never forget him. The elder Roosevelt was one of the key figures in the development of the U.S. Navy. He practiced his friend Mahan's theory of sea power, and at the same time made the U.S. Navy a presence that cannot be ignored in the world's naval power.

And this Theodore Roosevelt did many things. As we all know, he pushed the United States to declare war on Spain, and he also organized a volunteer group to personally participate in the war. In addition, he made the world know the United States again and sailed around the world with the Great White Fleet. promoted after taking office. He also ordered the construction of the Panama Canal, the world's three major chokepoints.

These achievements alone would be praised by anyone, let alone concentrated on him alone. He is worthy of being called the Four Giants (Four Statues) on Capitol Hill. Of course, if there was not a more outstanding nephew behind him, then Mr. Theodore Roosevelt should be the greatest president of the United States in the first half of the twentieth century.

Of course, the reality is not bad. Later generations have always ranked 3-5 among the greatest presidents of the United States.

But Carlo also knows that many times great people happen to be in the right place, and it is fate that makes him achieve his success. At another time, there might not be such a thing at all.

Of course, Theodore Roosevelt is still a minor player now. He only started his political career after being influenced by the Spanish-American War and becoming well known to Americans.

As for now, let the wise and mighty Carlo teach the Yankees a lesson.

"Have the Spanish been notified?"

It was clear that this kind of news needed to be shared, and there was no better outcome than with the Spanish.

Foreign Minister Bacona immediately replied. "Your Majesty, I have asked the ambassador in Madrid to inform the Spanish government. However, I cannot estimate the specific reaction of Spain."

It was obvious that the Foreign Secretary had thought of Carlo's wishes and notified the Spaniards in advance.

However, just informing Madrid made Carlo a little reluctant. If the Yankees taste the sweetness of expansion, they will be out of control.

"Your Excellency Bacona, what do you think about us using the barter model to continue to provide Spain with two to three warships?"

Carlo thought of the three Turin-class ships that have been in service for many years and have made great achievements.

"Your Majesty, it's best to wait until Spain brings it up before we discuss this matter. Now we'd better wait and see Spain's reaction first."

Bacona, who was startled by Carlo's words, quickly gave up the idea. There is no need to rush this matter. Don't make Italy more anxious than Spain.

Baccona's words made Carlo realize that his mentality was not right. Maybe he paid too much attention to the United States and was in trouble if he had any relations.

He immediately spoke. "Your Excellency Bacona, you are right, there is no rush in this matter."

Bacona said immediately after seeing that the king's random thoughts were dispelled. "Your Majesty, if nothing happens, I'll leave first. There are still a lot of things at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."

"You go."

Carlo, who felt that his condition was a little bad recently, what else could he say, of course he had to let his minister go.

After Bacona left, Carlo also planned to take a rest and visit the queen and little Vittorio.

It needs to be mentioned here that Carlo and Queen Maria finally had offspring. Prince Vittorio is the continuation of Carlo’s bloodline and left direct evidence that he came here.

The King of Italy has an heir, which also makes many people in the Savoy family and the kingdom breathe a sigh of relief. Although there have been many incidents in Europe where brothers and nephews inherited the throne. But to be fair, who has his own children and is willing to give this throne to someone else instead of his own children?

Of course, Carlo liked his own blood very much and liked to tease him whenever he had time.

In addition, Prince Vittorio’s full name is: Vittorio Amedeo di Savoy.

And just as Carlo and the queen were teasing little Vittorio, Bacona hurried back.

I saw him saying with a smile on his face. "Your Majesty, King Carol of Romania has sent an invitation to Princess Mafalda to attend the ball hosted by Prince Ferdinand."

"What?"