Emperor Yang's bombshell was released, and even Salisbury couldn't sit still. You must know that Britain's crude oil supply now completely relies on Imperial Oil's oil fields in Persia and Turkey. In fact, more than half of the entire Europe also relies on it.
The only oil field that can be compared with these two oil fields is Russia's Baku Oil Field. There are several other small oil fields, such as Yan'anqiang in Myanmar, and of course the United States before the war. The crude oil imported from the United States accounted for
A quarter of Europe's consumption, so the coalition's blockade of the United States has caused a tight supply of crude oil in Europe, which has been particularly strong in the United Kingdom.
But these oil fields have one thing in common. They are all far away from the British mainland, and the distance is far and the situation is complicated. Not to mention the United States, transportation across the entire Atlantic is undoubtedly very unsafe in this era when tanker transportation is still in the 1,000-ton class.
Yes, Turkey and Persia need to pass through the Mediterranean. Neither Austria-Hungary nor Italy can be considered friends of the UK, and certainly France is not included. Moreover, Spain is also in the honeymoon period with Germany. It can be said that this vital lifeline is in danger. Baku
In the hands of the Russians, not to mention that the relationship between the two sides is also tense, even if the relationship is good, it will have to pass through the Mediterranean. Once a war breaks out, the Royal Navy will have to devote at least half of its strength to protect its crude oil transportation, but Germany, as the imaginary enemy, can
Obtaining the oil supplies from Austria-Hungary and neighboring Romania directly from land was small but barely enough, and at this point it was far easier than Britain.
So when he heard that there was oil in Britain, Salisbury immediately opened his eyes wide and looked at Yang Feng with greedy eyes, as if his body was exuding the stench of crude oil.
"No, no, Your Majesty the Marquis, it is not in the UK, but in the British territory." Yang Feng said with a smile while wagging his finger.
Salisbury almost spat at him. There are so many British territories. If you build an oil field in Malaya, it is considered British territory, but it will not improve British oil security.
"No, not in Asia, a colony very close to Europe, Nigeria in West Africa." Yang Feng said as if he had guessed what he was thinking.
Salisbury quickly returned to normal. Although it was further away than the United States, at least this place was completely within the control of the United Kingdom, which was much better than the fearful Mediterranean route.
"Your Majesty, I think you are mistaken. That place is not a British colony." The fool Victor said innocently from the side.
As soon as he said this, even Yang Feng and the others laughed.
"Your Highness, if necessary, any place can become a British colony." Baron Rothschild said with a smile.
"Okay, I've told you about the location. I don't care how your domestic capital circles allocate it, but you must give me 20% of the shares. Of course, I won't invest money. I can guarantee that the location of the oil well will be provided directly.
For your oil company, we will also provide you with assistance in oil production technology." Yang Feng said.
"Okay. No problem." Baron Rothschild said. The Central American Petroleum Company that Yang Feng cooperated with the Germans also has the same standard. Naturally, it will not change for the British, and 20% of the shares is not too much. In oil exploration
It is definitely necessary to seek his technical support. In previous projects, many technical problems that could not be solved were solved by His Majesty the Emperor.
"Your Majesty, does that Nigerian oil mean anything else?" On the way back to Yang's manor after the party, Yuan Shikai asked Emperor Yang curiously. Based on his understanding of His Majesty the Emperor, if his project does not contain deceptions
That’s a weird intention!
"It's simple, because it is next to the German colony of Cameroon." Emperor Yang said sinisterly.
Strictly speaking, Nigeria could not be considered a British colony at this time. The only real British colony there was Lagos. Historically, northern and southern Nigeria did not become a British protectorate until the next year, and it was not until 1914 that it officially became a British colony.
, but through the Berlin Conference of 1884 when the great powers carved up Africa and the determination of their respective spheres of influence by the British-French agreement after the Fashoda incident in 1884, this place has been defaulted to the United Kingdom.
Of course, at that time, the only valuable things in Nigeria were palm oil and cotton. Now if oil is added, it might not be that simple. The Germans will watch the crude oil spouting out every day in a place close to them, while they can only live in the barren Cameroon.
Picking rocks?
That's a joke!
Just arm those African chiefs casually and let them stage an uprising or something. In fact, the relationship between the Muslims in Northern Nigeria and the British was tense at this time, because the ambitions of the British Empire had aroused their desire to defend their homeland.
courage.
"Then we have to reveal this news to the Germans." Yuan Shikai said.
"No, the British can't keep such a thing a secret. We don't need to tell the Germans to know that they are already engaged in a secret war in South Africa. Let's see what the consequences will be if we add another battlefield to them." Yang Feng sneered.
Let's talk.
He stopped briefly in London and then went directly north to Gothenburg. When he arrived here, the French Minister to Sweden was already waiting at the pier.
"Your Excellency, Minister, are you here to tell me the news of peace?" Yang Feng said with a smile.
"Yes, Your Majesty! The Americans hope to cease the war with the coalition forces and at the same time negotiate to restore peace." The French Minister saluted.
"This is indeed good news. President Arison finally made a wise choice." Yang Feng said lightly.
This news was of no importance to him. At this time, Americans had no other choice but to sue for peace. Johnson had just sent him a telegram. Senators from Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, and Virginia had already threatened Congress.
, if the war does not stop, they will withdraw from the Union, and the Spanish army in Florida also launched a large-scale attack after the rainy season. Because a large number of soldiers from southern states fled on the front line, Miles's defense line was breached in one fell swoop, and hundreds of thousands of American troops were marching toward
The North was defeated, and it is said that more than 100,000 people surrendered. The Spanish army had surrounded Tampa, and the city could not hold out for long.
Americans are no longer qualified to fight this war.
"He does not need to care about the negotiations. Anyway, the conditions have been set long ago. Except for the war reparations, nothing in it can be changed. The United States will not be able to recover within ten years after this war. It will wait until several states in Texas
One day, the strength of the United States will be greatly weakened. After Santos kills Díaz, he will fight them under the banner of regaining lost territory. When the time comes, he will take the opportunity to find an excuse to annex California, and this country will never have a chance to rise.
"Your Majesty." Also waiting on the pier was Ding Ruchang. As the Navy Minister of Li Hongzhang's cabinet, he came to Sweden in person to receive two first-class battleships this time. He and a group of diplomats from the embassy were here to greet His Majesty the Emperor.
"How is our battleship?" Emperor Yang nodded and said.
"Already ready!" Ding Ruchang said excitedly.
"Then let's drive out and take a look. There are so many reporters here, and they also want to take a look at our perfect battleship." Emperor Yang said with a smile.
An officer next to him hurriedly and respectfully handed him a flare gun. Yang Feng looked at it and then shot the flare into the sky. Then the military music on the pier sounded, and the fireworks that had been prepared flew up one by one.
The sky cleared, and in the bay where the first branch of Yang's Shipyard was sealed off in the distance, two of the largest warships in history slowly sailed out of the bay.
The Chinese Navy's first-class battleships Kunlun and Qinling were officially unveiled to the world.
It has a displacement of 15,000 tons and eight terrifying 10,000 horsepower diesel engines driving four propellers. The maximum speed can reach 32 knots. It is a 50 times diameter, 280mm rapid-fire twin unit with two seats at the front and rear in a backpack design.
There are turrets, one on the left and right sides of the ship, bringing the number of main guns to twelve. No matter which direction the gun is fired, at least six main guns can be used, and even ten can be used for side combat. It can be said that the firepower is unprecedentedly powerful. Considering
At that terrifying speed, it can choose any position that is beneficial to it to fight, which means that any warship that encounters it must be prepared to withstand the blows of ten 280 cannons.
In addition, there are four new 55-caliber 152mm twin secondary guns and four 75mm secondary guns, which are specially used to intercept small cruisers, destroyers and torpedo boats. Almost the whole body was shipped separately from China.
The latest armor protection, even under water, there is a layer of 150 mm thick anti-torpedo armor, and the waterline armor is 300 mm thick. Now, the main guns of various countries with a diameter of more than 30 times can be pulled within two kilometers.
Don't expect to penetrate it, this is the perfect battleship prepared by Emperor Yang for the great powers.
In fact, this battleship is already considered a standard dreadnought, and its power system is more powerful. Its speed is even different from the original dreadnoughts in history. It has a high speed of 32 knots and a main gun with a maximum range of more than 20 kilometers.
, compared with this warship, all the existing warships in various countries are useless. They are out of reach, cannot be pulled close, and it is impossible to launch torpedoes. It is not even much slower than a destroyer, and no destroyer has the ability to launch a torpedo every time.
It took almost an hour to get close to the target under dozens of shells hitting it every minute.
Of course, Yang Feng doesn't mind if the European powers use his power system to develop larger warships. The Queen Elizabeth class with 80,000 horsepower is enough. Anyway, no matter how hard they try, in the end, their two behemoths and aircraft carriers will come out.
They all end up becoming scum. Besides, he can't sell the main gun, capped armor-piercing projectiles, and centralized fire control to others. The export version has a 40-caliber main gun, which is also good for them.