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Text Chapter 1,433 The Ambition of the German Navy

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    In the Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, Germany, even though it is already 11 o'clock in the night, the study of Kaiser Wilhelm II is still brightly lit!  Kaiser Wilhelm II was like an angry lion, roaring and venting his dissatisfaction!

    "Are the Austro-Hungarian Empire determined to go against us? They actually bought so many super battleships from the Chinese. Do they want to challenge Germany's status? The most damning thing is, don't they know that they paid  Will China's funds become the funds for China to build more new warships and aircraft carriers?" Kaiser Wilhelm II roared angrily!  After the German Ambassador to Austria-Hungary Ambrother urgently reported the information to the German Foreign Ministry, German Foreign Minister Stresemann immediately reported it to Kaiser Wilhelm II, which directly led to the  William II fell into mania.

    At this moment, in the study of Kaiser Wilhelm II, in addition to the angry Wilhelm II, there were also Crown Prince Wilhelm, Prime Minister Holweg, Foreign Minister Stresemann, Army Minister and Chief of General Staff Falconhay  Marshal En, Marshal Tirpitz, Minister of the German Navy, Marshal Bohr, Chief of the German Naval General Staff, Admiral Franz von Hipper, Commander of the German High Seas Fleet, Admiral Behnke, Chief of Staff of the German High Seas Fleet  .  They were all summoned by Kaiser Wilhelm II.  However, in front of the furious William II, they all lowered their heads at this moment, not knowing how to persuade him.  The Austro-Hungarian Empire purchased 8 battleships from China, which undoubtedly stimulated William II and dealt a big blow to his self-esteem!  Germany has always regarded the Austro-Hungarian Empire as its little brother. Whether it is the army or the navy, Germany is much stronger than the Austro-Hungarian Empire!  But now, the Austro-Hungarian Empire actually has a navy that is more powerful than the German Navy, at least on the surface. This is undoubtedly a slap in the face to Germany!  In the character of Kaiser Wilhelm II.  It would be strange if you could swallow this breath!

    After a while, William II finished venting his anger and became quiet, but there was still a fierce light in his eyes, as if he wanted to eat people, so that others did not dare to look at him.  For fear of suffering an unreasonable disaster!

    "Marshal Tirpitz, does the German Navy have any plans to counterattack the Austro-Hungarian Empire's provocation?" Kaiser Wilhelm II asked.  That's right, he has completely regarded the behavior of Archduke Ferdinand, the crown prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, at the banquet held in Vienna tonight as a provocation by the Austro-Hungarian Empire against Germany.  Faced with provocation, Germany will naturally fight back!

    "Your Majesty. Although the Austro-Hungarian Empire has added 8 super battleships, including two battleships equipped with 381 mm main guns. But, in fact, this is not a big threat to the German Navy! Although we only have one  'Bavaria-class' battleships, but our number of battleships is 17, plus the 19 ships of the British Navy. Our total number will reach 36! And the total number of battleships of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is only 12! And  , We also have to be significantly ahead of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in terms of the quality of our naval officers and soldiers! Therefore, it is completely impossible for the Austro-Hungarian Navy to challenge the German Navy!" Marshal Tirpitz said!  Although most of the current capital ships of the German Navy and the British Navy are old battleships equipped with 305mm main guns, the number of super battleships is very small.  But in terms of huge numerical advantages and quality advantages of soldiers, the German Navy has the upper hand!  Even if the German Navy and the Austro-Hungarian Navy went to war.  The German Navy can also achieve an overwhelming victory!  In fact, the German Navy has never regarded the Austro-Hungarian Navy as an opponent at all. They have only one opponent, and that is the Chinese Navy!  Moreover, the future development plan formulated by the German Navy is entirely based on catching up with the Chinese Navy!

    Kaiser Wilhelm II frowned at Marshal Tirpitz¡¯s answer.  Not very satisfied!  He is also very clear about the situation of the German Navy!  The German Navy currently has only three 'King-class' battleships in addition to one 'Bavaria-class' battleship 'Sachsen'.  Only half of the super battleships obtained by the Austro-Hungarian Navy!

    "Your Majesty, there is no need for us to worry about the Austro-Hungarian Navy! Although the Austro-Hungarian Empire purchased 8 super battleships from China, it will take at least a year for these battleships to be brought back to the country and trained to become combat effective.  ! In addition, the most important point is that we all know that the power of aircraft carriers in naval battles is much greater than that of battleships! Aircraft carriers are the masters of future naval battles! Therefore, the development path of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to purchase super battleships,  It was wrong! When our aircraft carrier is completed and becomes combat effective, we will completely get rid of the Austro-Hungarian Empire!" Admiral Franz von Hipper, commander of the German High Seas Fleet, also said!

    The face of Kaiser Wilhelm IIThe color looks better now. Although the Austro-Hungarian Empire's navy looks more prosperous now, it is actually on the wrong development path!  This is undoubtedly what Germany wants to see.  Now Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire are drifting apart, and they may become rivals in the future. The development mistakes of the Austro-Hungarian Empire will undoubtedly reduce the pressure on Germany a lot.

    ¡°Have the Chinese agreed to sell us aircraft carriers?¡± Kaiser Wilhelm II asked.  Although the German Navy's experimental aircraft carrier has begun construction, the entire process has been difficult due to the lack of relevant experience.  It is expected to take at least a year and a half before the experimental aircraft carrier is completed.  The German Navy will then design the main aircraft carrier that the German Navy will equip based on the performance of this experimental aircraft carrier.  If it can purchase aircraft carriers from China or obtain related technologies, this will undoubtedly save Germany a lot of detours!

    "Your Majesty, China has rejected our request! They claimed that they will not provide aircraft carrier technology to any country! We can only rely on ourselves now!" said Navy Minister Marshal Tirpitz!

    "Damn yellow-skinned monkey!" William II couldn't help but cursed!  China's approach is obviously to suppress Germany and weaken Germany's strength as much as possible. This will be very detrimental to Germany!

    "Your Majesty, we may be able to obtain some information about Chinese aircraft carriers through some special channels! This requires the cooperation of the intelligence department! This information is very important for the development of the Imperial Navy's aircraft carriers. If we can obtain the current 'Emeishan-class' of the Chinese Navy  "If it is an aircraft carrier or a 'Wuyue-class' aircraft carrier, this will greatly save the design time of the imperial aircraft carrier!" Marshal Bohr, Chief of the Naval General Staff, also said!

    "I know, I will let the intelligence department closely cooperate with you!" William II said!  Using intelligence personnel to obtain advanced technologies from other countries is something that often happens between countries!  However, China has strengthened the protection of aircraft carrier-related information and personnel. It will be very difficult for Germany to obtain information on Chinese aircraft carriers, especially key information!  Of course, if the German intelligence agencies work hard, it is still possible!  After all, Germany sent many scientists and engineers to China to help China develop science and technology, especially military technology.  Although most of them have returned to Germany, a small number of them have stayed and have obtained Chinese nationality and have become important figures in the development of China's military science and technology. Among them, there are inevitably German spies.  .  Of course, if exposed, these people will not end well.  However, in order to ensure that Germany's aircraft carrier development can proceed smoothly, Germany has no other way!

    "I know that in the current development of the Imperial Navy, we have encountered many difficulties! However, I believe that we will be able to overcome these difficulties! We are already far behind the Chinese, and now we can only catch up.  OK! I firmly believe that the final victory will definitely belong to us!" Kaiser Wilhelm II said!  He is well aware of the gap between the German Navy and the Chinese Navy, but he must not despair first, otherwise, other people will become even more desperate. If this continues, Germany will never have a chance again!

    "Yes, Your Majesty!" everyone replied!

    The development plan formulated by the German Navy is actually very huge!  Marshal Tirpitz of the German Navy hopes that in five years, Germany will have five aircraft carriers, and the strength of these aircraft carriers can at least rival the Chinese Navy's 'Emeishan-class' aircraft carriers.  In addition, the German Navy's second-class aircraft carrier will also start construction in five years.  The performance of the second-class aircraft carrier is required to surpass the "Wuyue-class" aircraft carrier of the Chinese Navy, and ten of them must be built at one time!  Germany believes that a future war is very likely to break out in five years. At the beginning of the war, the German Navy only had 5 aircraft carriers available.  However, the initial mission of the German Navy is to ensure the security of its own coastline, and it does not require a decisive battle with the Chinese Navy!  After the second batch of ten aircraft carriers are put into service one after another, the German Navy will then engage in a decisive sea battle with the Chinese Navy!  As long as the German navy can defeat the Chinese navy, then Germany will be invincible in future wars!  Even if the army cannot defeat the Chinese army, Germany's interests have been guaranteed!  However, the German Navy also knows that it will be very difficult to achieve such a goal!
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