Chapter 66 The Americans Are Here
"It's so amazing!" Just as Germany and Japan were fighting together, a 4,000-ton second-class cruiser sneaked into the battlefield, and then watched the first match between steam warships that broke out in decades 8 kilometers away! US Navy Brigadier General Dewey saw the entire process of the Mainz armored cruiser killing the four sides on the San Francisco!
A Japanese second-class cruiser lasted for less than half an hour under Mainz's violent firepower! After weighing his own ship, Commodore Dewey thought that if he had been replaced by himself, he would probably not be better than the Japanese. Among the entire US Navy cruiser, it is probably the newly-served New York might have fought with him?
"His Excellency Commander, the German warship sent a signal to ask about our purpose." Inadvertently, the American cruiser was already approaching a little, touching the sensitive nerves of the Germans who had just fought.
"Uh, this?" Dewey was also a little confused. There was no friendship between the United States and Germany, or there was conflict in some aspects. It was really boring to get so close at this time.
"Send a signal, we understand the position of the German fleet, and ask again if there is anyone who needs help." Dewey's first half of the sentence is socializing, and the second half is etiquette. But why, the prince opposite is really a human being! He actually took the words behind it seriously!
"Our fleet is about to start the battlefield. Can your navy send some of our personnel to Tianjin?" After a moment, Prince Ruprecht sent a signal. It was obvious that it was inconvenient for him to go back. There was a US warship nearby, so let them help send it. The price is easy to negotiate!
"I'll go, I'll just talk!" Dewey was immediately stunned. Just when the Americans were wondering whether to help or not, the time traveler was staring at Herbert with a bandage on his head!
"Do as I said! Take the guard and the German captain, and the Japanese captains, and immediately rushed to Tianjin! Contact the country. And the following points are highlighted in the report. First, the Japanese attacked our merchant ship without declaring war! They savagely trampled on international law! Second, the Japanese fleet fired the first fire, and we just counterattacked and defended ourselves!"
"Third, immediately let the country arrange subsequent supply ships and fleets to rush to the Far East. Fourth, contact the Russian ambassador to the Qing Dynasty and let them cooperate with our actions! Just inform the British at the same time. This process must be last, just a courteous greeting."
"I shouldn't care about this third point, I'm just a diplomat!" Herbert murmured in a low voice!
"But your dad is the prime minister! He has influence on the army and can convince the German Emperor! If your dad was not the prime minister, you would bear all the responsibility for the mistakes in this battle! You can do it yourself!" The time traveler understood the meaning very clearly, and immediately do what I said, otherwise you will bear the consequences! Almost everyone here is willing to let Herbert take the blame! Who made you talk too much just now!
"There is another one, the Japanese shot and killed Qing soldiers who fell into the water!" said the time traveler.
"Is this true?" Herbert said in disbelief.
"Absolutely, the Japanese did it like this." The time traveler said with some regret.
"Okay, okay, I understand. The Japanese are unforgivable. They should go to hell. But there is no ship here! I can't go back!" Herbert's face turned pale.
"Did you see that American warship? Go back on that ship!" The prince pointed to the American warship in the distance and said. After more than ten minutes, Dewey decided to contact him first no matter what!
The Mainz was hung with the flag of generals, and the other party was a brigade general, so naturally the Americans came to visit. Now Dewey can barely be considered equal, so Dewey came over in a boat! As soon as he came up, he found something was wrong. How could he welcome him a captain? What about the others? From the captain to the gunnery, they were dead? No, right? Mainz was obviously suppressing his opponent, okay?
"Sorry, General, the Japanese used extremely despicable means to sneak attack us. Most of our commanders were on the bridge, including the captain and the chief of staff of the fleet." Hippel, who was in charge of greeting, felt embarrassed! More than half of the casualties on his ship were caused by this...
"Who commanded this battle?" Dewey felt a little incredible. After a warship lost most of its high-level command, it really requires level to fight like this.
"His Royal Highness of the Bavarian Prince, Honorary General of the Imperial Navy." Hippel replied.
"Honest, I understand this. It turns out that the flag on this warship belongs to him!" Dewey understood, but when he turned around, he couldn't understand. "Does this prince still understand the navy?" It's just reputation, it can't be taken seriously!
"Although it is of honor, it is indeed his command! There is no doubt about this." Hippel replied.
"This... is a bit unexpected!" Dewey was becoming more and more curious about what kind of person he had won the battle by chance.
Soon, His Highness, who had finished the matter, met the American fleet in the surviving officer's restaurant. After Dewey congratulated His Highness on winning a naval battle, the traveler immediately expressed his gratitude to the American fleet for their help! And wished that the friendship between the United States and Virtue could go further after this event...
"This matter will not cause trouble for you. You can just escort our personnel and witnesses. Rescuing each other at sea is a virtue. The Washington ship has been severely damaged, and the personnel above him need to be transferred to your ship. In order to thank you for your help, this will be your reward." The crosser delivered a check worth 200,000 marks to the other party.
"With this check, you can exchange £10,000 worth of various currencies in any international bank. And you will gain the friendship of the German Empire." said Herbert on the side.
"This deal seems good!" Dewey was going to Tianjin. It was just a way to do it, and it would not involve any political risks. He could make 10,000 pounds in vain! Where can I find good things about pie falling from the sky? And as the prince said, mutual assistance at sea is a practice. When Germany and the United States almost fought in Samoa, everyone finally helped each other due to weather problems. This is really nothing!
"Also, I hope you can describe this battle from an objective standpoint, for example, why we started to suffer such a huge loss." The time traveler said with all the fingers.
"Oh, I understand. Your warship was caught off guard and most of the senior officers were injured and killed. I will describe this matter in accordance with the principle of fairness." Dewey was able to get to this point and had a strong comprehension ability, and he instantly understood the reason.
"This is my personal friendship! If this happens, I will visit the United States of America. Maybe we will meet." The time traveler took out a check again, and 10,000 pounds went out again! The testimony of the bystander is very important! Maybe Dewey nailed the Japanese to death with just one sentence!
"Personal friendship? Is this too much?" 10,000 pounds! 45,000 US dollars! The first one was given to the US government, and it was collected. The second one, Dewey felt it was a bit hot!
"Just friendship!" The traveler gave Dewey the Bavarian family emblem he carried with him. "You have helped me a lot. Even if there is no check, this one works as much as possible!"
"You are so polite!" Dewey hesitated for a moment, but accepted the badge and refused the check.
Chapter completed!