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    Even close allies inevitably compete with each other, not to mention that China and Germany can only be regarded as quasi-allies united by common interests at best.  When facing Britain and other Allied Powers, China and Germany were able to join hands to deal with powerful enemies.  But once they win, I am afraid that neither China nor Germany will be willing to succumb to others.

    "Your Excellency, Minister of the Navy, I wonder if we can visit your country's 'Han-class' battleship at a suitable time?" Crown Prince William said directly.  He is very curious about the Chinese Navy's "Han-class" battleships, or he wants to know which one is more powerful compared to the German "Kaiser-class" battleships and the Chinese "Han-class" battleships.  Therefore, even though he knew that the Chinese Navy kept the Han-class battleships secret, he still made a somewhat rude request.

    "Crown Prince, isn't this bad?" Prince Heinrich said quickly.  Although he was also curious, he knew that China attached great importance to the confidentiality of the 'Han-class' battleships.  For a new type of battleship, it will be more advantageous if the later the specific information is known to the outside world.

    The face of Chinese Navy Minister Zhang Cheng is a little ugly. Even though Crown Prince William has a noble status, he can't force others to do anything!  Besides, China is not a subordinate of Germany, and there is no need to obey Germany in everything.

    "Your Excellency, Lord Admiral of the Navy, please don't misunderstand me. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is young and his words are not measured. Please don't mind!" Prince Heinrich said quickly.  If the relationship between China and Germany is damaged due to Crown Prince William's inappropriate words and deeds, it will be a big problem.

    "Chinese Navy Minister Zhang Cheng nodded. Crown Prince William was less than twenty years old. In his eyes, he was just a child. Of course he couldn't take it seriously.  However, he was still a little dissatisfied with the arrogance displayed by Crown Prince William.  He had to admit that Germany played a great role in helping China in Western Sichuan or in the initial stage of development of China, especially in the development of the navy.  But now the Chinese Navy has already outdone its predecessors.  Moreover, China also transferred the design drawings of the 'Zhonghua Class' battleship and the 'Qin Class' battleship to Germany, giving the German Navy the opportunity to lead the British Navy, which can be regarded as repaying the favor!

    "Your Highness the Crown Prince, it is not impossible for you to want to visit the 'Han-class' battleship. However, the 'Han-class' battleship has just begun laying the keel, and there is nothing to see. If His Majesty the Emperor can agree, I can invite you to go.  Ministry of the Navy, please visit the following drawings of the 'Han-class' battleship!" said Navy Minister Zhang Cheng.  He left the decision-making power to the Emperor Wang Yuze. Even if Crown Prince William is dissatisfied, he can't embarrass him anymore!

    "Visiting the drawings? Okay, that's not bad. I'll go and request His Majesty the Emperor right away!" Crown Prince William said excitedly, and then immediately walked towards where Wang Yuze was.

    "Huh?" Zhang Cheng, the Chinese Minister of Navy, was stunned. This was just his excuse, but he didn't expect that Crown Prince William would really do this. Is this the crown prince of a powerful country or a fool?

    Prince Heinrich of Germany also looked a little unhappy. In such a situation, he could have stopped it.  However, he did not speak in the end.  Even he himself is full of curiosity about China's 'Han-class' battleship.  He knows much more about the Chinese Navy than Crown Prince William.  He knows that the Chinese Navy keeps the 'Han Class' battleships so secretive, which undoubtedly proves that the role played by the 'Han Class' battleships is also very important. Maybe it will be like the 'Zhonghua Class' battleships again.  It played an epoch-making role in the history of the development of the navy.  Therefore, he also hoped that although Crown Prince William's request was somewhat rude, it would be the best if China could agree to it.

    "Your Excellency, Beijing has a long history and has many famous attractions. Next to the Xinhua Palace is the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. In the past few days, you can take a good tour of these attractions and appreciate the beauty of China!" Wang Yuze smiled.  Said to Ludwig III.  Ludwig III was about to become his father-in-law, so of course he had to take care of him.

    ¡°Thank you to His Majesty the Emperor for your hospitality. I have longed for the beautiful scenery of China for a long time!¡± Ludwig III also said with a smile.  He was very satisfied that his daughter could marry the Chinese Emperor Wang Yuze, even though he was only one of Wang Yuze's wives.  With the strong support of China, the power of the Bavarian royal family in Germany will also be greatly improved.

    "Your Majesty, I'm sorry to bother you!" A somewhat abrupt voice sounded. Crown Prince William of Germany had already appeared next to Wang Yuze and Ludwig III.

    "It's okay, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, hello!" Wang Yuze greeted with a smile.

    "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!" Ludwig III also greeted Crown Prince William respectfully.

      "Your Majesty the Emperor, it's like this. I am very interested in the 'Han-class' battleship of your navy. I wonder if I can visit it. However, your Excellency the Minister of the Navy said that it must be done with your consent!"  I wonder if His Majesty the Emperor can satisfy my small request?" Crown Prince William said with a smile.

    Wang Yuze's eyes flashed with displeasure involuntarily.  The construction of the 'Han-class' battleship is in full swing.  It is expected to take two years to enter service.  By then, Germany's most advanced 'Kaiser-class' battleships will also enter service, and the British Navy's 'Neptune-class' battleships and 'Giant-class' battleships will also enter service at about that time.  The Chinese Navy's 'Han-class' battleships can easily suppress the advanced battleships of the two countries by virtue of the powerful firepower of the triple-mounted 343mm main gun and its speed advantage.  But if it is exposed in advance, this effect may not be achieved.  Wang Yuze was somewhat dissatisfied with Crown Prince William's rude request.  However, he did not blame the Navy Minister Zhang Cheng. He knew that Zhang Cheng must have been forced to have no choice before kicking the ball to him.

    Ludwig III also fell silent at the right time.  The Kingdom of Bavaria is just a state in Germany.  Although he, the future king, is considered to be of high authority.  But Germany's military, political and diplomatic affairs have always been determined by the Prussian royal family, which represents the German royal family.

    "Your Highness the Crown Prince, the construction of the 'Han-class' battleship has just started not long ago. I am afraid it will take a long time to be completed. We can't see anything at all now. In addition, in order to keep it confidential, we do not want to send this ship to the enemy prematurely."  The relevant parameters of the battleship were leaked!" Wang Yuze said.  Although, if he refused, it would affect the relations between China and Germany, but for the sake of national interests, he still planned to refuse.  Besides, in Germany now, Kaiser Wilhelm II is in charge, not Crown Prince Wilhelm!

    However, Crown Prince William still seemed a little reluctant.  "Your Majesty the Emperor, we can't see the real battleship. Let's take a look at the drawings. I swear in the name of God that I will never reveal any relevant parameters of the 'Han-class' battleship!" Crown Prince William said seriously.

    Wang Yuze was really speechless when he met such a stupid young man. Even though he was talking about this, Crown Prince William still didn't know how to back down.  He really didn't know whether Crown Prince William's emotional intelligence was too low or he was pretending to be stupid.

    "Well, in this case, I will explain it to the Navy Ministry. However, I hope that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can keep it secret. Once it is leaked, it will be troublesome!" Wang Yuze said.  The warning in his words was also very obvious. You can visit the 'Han-class' battleship, but the secrets will never be revealed. Otherwise, the relationship between China and Germany will inevitably be affected.

    "Your Majesty, please rest assured that we will keep it secret. Tomorrow, I hope to see the 'Han-class' battleship tomorrow!" Crown Prince William said excitedly.

    In this regard, Wang Yuze could only nod.  At the same time, my impression of the German Crown Prince suddenly changed a lot.

    Crown Prince William¡¯s request to visit the ¡®Han-class¡¯ battleship was just an episode at the dinner, and not many people knew about it.  The banquet that night was also a great time for the guests and the host.

    The next day, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs arranged for a special person to take the royal family of the Kingdom of Bavaria to visit Beijing and surrounding areas.  However, Crown Prince Wilhelm and Prince Heinrich are not among them.  They rushed to the Chinese Navy Department early in the morning.

    "Crown Prince, your request last night was a little too rude. It will affect the relationship between us and China!" On the way to the Admiralty, Prince Heinrich reminded him that he was afraid that Crown Prince William would  What unreasonable demands will be made?

    "Uncle, I know. However, wouldn't it be a huge gain for us to be able to know the relevant parameters of the Chinese' Han-class battleships in advance? Besides, China will not end up with China just because of such a trivial matter.  Let's fall out!" Crown Prince William said confidently.  China cannot live without Germany, and neither does Germany. This is his confidence.

    Soon, after the two arrived at the Navy Ministry, they were taken to the office of Navy Minister Zhang Cheng.  On Zhang Cheng's desk, a two-meter-long design drawing has been placed. This is the design drawing of the Chinese Navy's new battleship, the 'Han-class' battleship.  Since Wang Yuze had agreed, Zhang Cheng naturally had no way to stop him.

    "Your Excellency, Lord Admiral of the Navy, excuse me!" Crown Prince William and Prince Heinrich appeared very polite after they arrived.

    "Your Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness the Prince, this is the design drawing of our country's 'Han-class' battleship. The 'Han-class' battleship has a new code name. We call it 'Super Battleship'!" Zhang Cheng, Minister of the Navy, introduced.  (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature for better and more novels.New is faster!)
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