My Italian

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

So Carlo, who wears an extra layer of thick clothes, feels the same comfort.

Of course, his mood is also quite comfortable now.

"Look, the new shipbuilding plan of the United States is really not cheap. 4 warships of 30 million US dollars are really rich upstarts."

In the face of Carlo's words, Bakona, the foreign secretary who brought the news, said immediately. "Your Majesty, this is enough to show that the Americans are targeting Spain, otherwise they would not urgently add four warships."

What the two were talking about was that the Americans opened four new warships. In fact, this is nothing, which power does not build warships. However, the battleships built by the Americans this time are a bit different. This time the United States is building cruise ships. You must know that the Americans have never built a patrol patrol before, and this one is more than 10,000 tons. Does the target still ask for it?

In addition, according to what Italy has learned, the performance indicators of this American cruiser are very close to the two new cruisers purchased by Spain.

It may be due to experience or the research of its own rapid-fire guns is not smooth. The United States has installed 4 305mm main guns in the firepower, and on the other secondary main guns, 10 152mm rapid-fire guns are installed. .

In addition, in terms of speed, the American cruiser plans to install two vertical three-expansion engines with an estimated output of 20,000 horsepower, which can push its new cruiser 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 the command tower is 203 mm.

Of course, compared with the Krupp armored steel used in Italy, although the Harvey armored steel used in the United States is thicker, in actual protection, it is the Italian side that wins.

As for speed, the designers of American warships who designed the cruise for the first time were also inexperienced, so in pursuit of speed, they could only approach rather than do better.

As for firepower, it is not that Carlo underestimates the firepower configuration of the United States, but the power of the 8 main gun rapid-fire guns, which can be a good lesson for him.

In terms of firepower protection speed, this American patrol is almost meaningless. Of course, this is understandable considering that the United States designed the first patrol, and its navy has only begun to build it on a large scale.

"I heard that the U.S. Navy was fighting for funding for shipbuilding this time. As New York Police Chief Theodore Roosevelt, he jumped up and down. He was known 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 old 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 an indispensable presence in the world's naval power.

And this Theodore Roosevelt has done a lot of things. It is well known that he pushed the United States to participate in the war against Spain, and he also formed his own volunteer regiment to participate in the war in person. In addition, the Great White Fleet sailed around the world, which made the world know the United States anew. promoted after taking office. He also ordered the construction of the Panama Canal, the world's three major chokepoints.

These achievements alone will be praised by anyone, let alone concentrated on him, and he deserves to be called the Big Four (four statues) on Capitol Hill. Of course, Mr. Theodore Roosevelt would have been the greatest American president in the first half of the twentieth century, had it not been for an even better nephew.

Of course, the reality is not bad, and later generations are ranked 3-5 of the greatest presidents of the United States all the year round.

But Carlo also knows that many times the great people are also at the right time, and it is because of luck that he has become a thing. At another time, it might not be the case at all.

Of course, the current Theodore Roosevelt is only a small role, and only after being nurtured by the Spanish-American War did he begin his political career after being known to the Americans.

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

"Did the Spaniards be notified?"

Clearly, this kind of news needs to be shared, and there is no better outcome than with the Spaniards.

Foreign Secretary Barcona responded immediately. "Your Majesty, I have asked the ambassador to Madrid to inform the Spanish government. But I can't estimate how Spain will react."

It was clear that the foreign secretary had thought of Carlo and had given advance notice to the Spaniards.

But just notifying Madrid made Carlo a little unwilling. If the Yankees tasted the sweetness of expansion, it would be out of control.

"Your Excellency Barcona, how about we continue to provide Spain with two or three warships using the barter model?"

Carlo recalled the three Turin-class ships that had been in service for many years.

"Your Majesty, it's best to wait for Spain to raise this matter. Now we'll see Spain's response first."

Bacona, who was startled by Carlo's words, quickly dismissed his thoughts. There is no need to rush this matter, don't make Italy more urgent than Spain.

Bacona's words made Carlo realize that his mentality was wrong. It might be that he paid too much attention to the United States, and a little relationship would be messy.

He spoke immediately. "Your Excellency Bakona, you are right, there is no rush."

After seeing that the king's random thoughts were dispelled, Bacona said immediately. "Your Majesty, if it's all right, then I'll go first. There are still many things to do in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."

"You go."

Carlo, who feels a little bad recently, what else can he say? Of course, he has to let his minister leave.

After Bacona is gone~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Carlo also intends to take a break and go see the queen and little Vittorio.

It needs to be said here that Carlo and Queen Maria finally have offspring, and Prince Vittorio is the continuation of Carlo's blood, and he also left direct evidence of his coming here.

And the Italian king has an heir, which also relieved the Savoy family and many people in the kingdom. Although in Europe there have also been a lot of things about the death of brothers and the succession of nephews to the throne. But to be fair, who has their own children who would like to give this throne not to their own children, but to others.

Of course, in the face of his own blood, Carlo of course liked it very much, and he liked to tease him whenever he had time.

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

And just when Carlo and the queen were teasing little Vittorio, Bacona came back in a hurry.

I saw him say with a smile. "Your Majesty, the Romanian King Carol has sent an invitation to invite Princess Mafalda to the ball held by Prince Ferdinand."

"what?"