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    "Yes, Mr. Minister, I completely agree. Germany has created world-renowned achievements in industry. But we in China still have a long way to go!" Xiong Wu said.  I have to admit that Germany's industrial strength is very enviable. If China had such strength, it might be enough to defeat Britain and dominate the world.

    "However, the Chinese navy has developed very rapidly. Your navy has won two naval battles in succession. In terms of naval battle experience, it is already far ahead of our country. At the same time, the 'China-class' battleship you designed,  Very good! It can be called the most powerful battleship in the world!" Tirpitz brought the topic to the battleship.

    "Thank you, Minister. We only designed such a battleship because we gained certain enlightenment in naval battles. If Germany had such experience, I am afraid that it would have already designed a more powerful one."  Battleship!" Xiong Wu said, which could be considered as flattering Tirpitz.

    Tirpitz nodded, seeming to think that what Xiong Wu said was correct.  The German Navy is the teacher of the Chinese Navy. Now its students have designed more powerful battleships. If Germany had the experience of two large-scale naval battles, it would have already designed epoch-making battleships. Where would it be China's turn?  Woolen cloth?

    "Your Excellency, I heard that the British side is also conducting related research. With the British background, they should be able to design a new type of battleship soon. Moreover, with the British shipbuilding strength, Germany wants to be a leader in the navy.  It may be very difficult to catch up with Britain!" Xiong Wu had a smile on his lips.

    A trace of displeasure flashed in Tirpitz's eyes.  However, he knew that what Xiong Wu said was true.  Even if Germany can build new battleships first through its relationship with China, if Britain uses full power, it will be almost impossible for Germany to catch up with Britain.

    "Your Excellency Minister, I have a suggestion that may be useful to Germany!" Xiong Wu said.

    "Oh? What suggestion?" Tirpitz asked.

    "Your Excellency Minister, our country has built a large number of shipyards. Although these shipyards are now building civilian ships. But if your navy needs it, we can build warships for your country. And the British will not know!  "Xiong Wu said.

    Tirpitz¡¯s eyes lit up and he suddenly realized that this was a very good method.  Germany and the UK are too close, and the UK knows exactly what Germany is doing.  Britain has always responded strongly to Germany's development of its navy.  Often when Germany built one battleship, Britain would build two or more.  Under such circumstances, Germany simply cannot catch up with Britain, but will instead widen the gap.  But, do Chinese shipyards have this capability?

    Perhaps aware of Tirpitz's doubts, Xiong Wu said: "Your Excellency Minister, during the construction process of the warship, Germany can send special personnel to conduct inspections. And, secretly send naval soldiers to receive the warship. In this case, it can  This has doubled the strength of your country's navy. As for the quality of the battleships, Minister, you can rest assured. Our country's shipyards have developed to the present and are sufficient to build new battleships. The 'China-class' battleships we designed and built ourselves,  Isn¡¯t it the best proof?¡±

    "Chief of Staff, I will discuss the feasibility of this plan with His Majesty the Kaiser. Thank you very much for China's help to the German Navy!" Tirpitz said excitedly.  This method proposed by Xiong Wu undoubtedly pointed out a shortcut to the German Navy.  A shortcut that would allow the German Navy to truly catch up with the British Navy.  If the British side still uses the German Navy to add one battleship, the British Navy will add two ships.  When a large number of German battleships are completed in China and return home, the UK will undoubtedly be stunned.  By then the German Navy would have enough strength to challenge the British Navy.

    "Your Excellency, Minister, our two countries have the same interests. Helping Germany is also helping China!" Xiong Wu said with a smile.

    "Haha! Yes, we have the same interests!" Tirpitz looked very happy.

    When the train arrived in Potsdam, it was already 5 p.m.  After coming out of the train station, Tirpitz accompanied Xiong Wu to the Royal Palace in Potsdam.  Kaiser Wilhelm II was already waiting for Xiong Wu in the banquet hall of the palace.  This time Xiong Wu visited Germany, William II paid great attention to it.  German nobles and important ministers were specially summoned to hold this dinner.  Including Crown Prince Friedrich?  William, Prime Minister Hohenlohe?  Schillingsfest, Chief of Staff Alfred?  Feng?  Count Schlieffen, Prince Heinrich and William II's confidant Moltke, as well as important figures in German politics and politics.

    "Your Majesty the Kaiser, on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor of our country, I would like to express my sincere greetings to the German Emperor??Your Majesty pays you high respect!  "After arriving at the Potsdam Palace and meeting Wilhelm II, Xiong Wu conveyed Wang Yuze's greetings to Wilhelm II.

    ¡°Your Majesty the Duke, welcome!¡± William II said with a smile.  When the Chinese Empire was established, Xiong Wu was granted the title of Duke of the Empire.  However, the hierarchical system after the establishment of the empire was not strict. These new nobles in the empire did not attach as much importance to titles as Europeans.

    "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

    "Your Excellency, let me introduce you. This is the Crown Prince of the German Empire, Friedrich William." William II enthusiastically introduced Xiong Wu.

    "Your Highness the Crown Prince, I am very happy to see you!"

    ¡°Welcome to Germany, Your Excellency the Duke!¡±

    "This is Imperial Chancellor Hohenlohe Schillingsfest. This is Chief of General Staff Count Alfred von Schlieffen. This is Prince Heinrich. This is General Moltke.  , his uncle is Imperial Marshal Helmut Karl Bernhard von Moltke." William II continued to introduce.

    Xiong Wu got to know these important German ministers one by one.  If Wang Yuze were here, he would definitely exclaim about these talented people in Germany.  Schlieffen was a great military strategist who formulated the "Schlieffen Plan" to defeat France.  If Moltke had not modified the "Schlieffen Plan" during World War I, Germany might have defeated France and won the war.  As for Little Maoqi, as a confidant of William II, he is also an extremely powerful person.  His uncle Moltke Lao was the actual organizational commander who defeated the Austrian and French armies in the Austro-Prussian War and the Franco-Prussian War.  He made great contributions to the unification of Germany by Prussia and the rise of Germany.

    After that, the grand dinner began. Although Xiong Wu didn't like this kind of banquet, the hospitality was hard to refuse, and he also felt the enthusiasm of the German side.  During this period, important figures in Germany came to talk to Xiong Wu one after another, especially Navy Minister Tirpitz, who stayed with Xiong Wu all the time.

    "Your Majesty the Duke, your country performed very well in the Battle of Shanhaiguan three years ago. It made full use of its advantages in firepower such as artillery and heavy machine guns. I wonder if our German Army can send an exchange group.  Go to China and start exchanges with your country?" German Chief of General Staff Count Schlieffen came over holding a wine glass.

    ¡°Of course, China very much welcomes the arrival of your exchange delegation!¡± Xiong Wu said.  Of course he knew what Schlieffenberg meant.  After the victory of the Franco-Prussian War, although the German Army was still known as the best in the world, they no longer experienced battles.  It is very important for a military power like Germany to know the development of the war in a timely manner.  And China will soon be at war with the Pacific Alliance.  At that time, there will not only be a war at sea, but also a war on land against Russia and Japan.  Germany sent a military exchange delegation to China, which was a good opportunity to observe the battlefield.

    "Your Majesty the Duke, our Navy also plans to send an exchange group. The Chinese Navy can't hide its clumsiness then!" Tirpitz also took the opportunity to say.  If the German Army may still have an advantage over the Chinese Army, then the German Navy has no obvious advantage when facing the Chinese Navy, and it should even learn from the Chinese Navy.

    "On behalf of the Emperor, I welcome this!" Xiong Wu said with a smile.

    "Everyone, what are you talking about so happily?" At this time, William II also came over.

    "Your Majesty!" Xiong Wu, Schlieffenborg and Tirpitz all quickly greeted William II.

    "Your Majesty, we are talking about preparing to send an army and navy military exchange mission to China!" Schlieffenberg said.

    "Oh? That's right. Germany and China have close relations, and it is very necessary to strengthen military exchanges!" William II said.

    Everyone else nodded.

    "Your Excellency, now, Russia, Japan and the United States have formed the Pacific Alliance, and the United Kingdom and France are also eager to try. According to our speculation, the war will probably break out within two or three years. I want to know whether China has won the  Where is the confidence for war?" Wilhelm II asked.  It was not easy for a China to appear that could share the pressure on Germany. He did not want China to be destroyed.

    "Please rest assured, His Majesty the Kaiser, although the enemy is very powerful, the Empire is confident of winning the final victory. However, the Empire needs Germany's help!" Xiong Wu said.

    "Of course, Germany will provide China with the help it can! Germany sincerely hopes that China can win the war. As long as China can win this time, then the entire Far East will become China's sphere of influence." William II immediately  said.  However, in his mind, he thought that China occupied Asia, so the world belonged to Germany.  Germany is very willing to see peace with China"Germany's opponents, France and Russia, will fight to the death. Only in this way will Germany have a chance to benefit."

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