Chapter 380: It's the big construction link that we love to hear again!

Just when the Boers won the Battle of Bloemfontein, Ruprecht also left Vienna and returned to Munich. During the half month of visiting the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the prince did not participate too much. Political matters, after all, the contact between Prussia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire is handled by General Tirpitz and Boll, while the contact between Bavaria and Austria-Hungary is handled by the local office. What I do the most is to attend various banquets accompanied by Princess Mary, learn about the high-levels of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and see those who can serve as potential allies, those who can be temporarily wooed, and those who need to beware!

  The princess’s predictions haunted the prince’s heart like a nightmare. Even as a traverser, it was difficult for him to see how much of it was true and how much was exaggerated. But one thing is certain is that if Germany really gets a lot of benefits from the Eastern Front, then Prussia will definitely take the biggest part! The gap between the two sides will grow bigger and bigger, and Bavaria's status will be far worse than it is today! And the suggestion of my fiancée is really attractive! A double king! Future generations inherit two kingdoms!

The prince didn’t tell anyone what Princess Mary said. It’s too early to talk about these things. He needs to take a long-term view. Just after he returned to Munich and said hello to his grandfather, dad, uncle and other important people, Before he could stop breathing, a telegram from the Kaiser set him on the journey again! This telegram sums it up: "The Navy is going to be built, what should I do? Wait online!"

  In 1899, the construction of the Frederick the Great battleship was completed in the last search. With the Kaiser’s interest in the navy, how could the German shipyard be stopped? Especially this time, the action of deterring France and forcing Portugal won a perfect victory, which made the naval power within the German central government soar. With the support of the back-end boss Wilhelm II and the most NB "salesman" in Germany at this stage. Under the impetus of Erpitz, the next wave of expansion of the German Navy was finally put on the agenda.

Now the German central government has money, people, and impulsiveness, but how to build it depends on the idea of ​​the south. There is no way. All the plans of the current German fleet have Ruprecht's shadow, and it turns out that the prince did help. Germany has built a powerful and efficient fleet with the least amount of money! In order to be able to get the largest deal in the future share of shipbuilding, the prince went to Berlin non-stop without saying a word.

This year is over. Next year, through the budget and pre-construction preparations, construction will begin in 1901 and will be completed in two to three years. If nothing else, it should be completed earlier than the British fearless and invincible. Then, what exactly is this kind of warship called? His Royal Highness thought maliciously.

The prince made a calculation, and now the steam turbines are already very impressive. The luxury cruise ship Wilhelm the Great, completed in 1898, is equipped with a new gas turbine, allowing this large cruise ship with a registered tonnage of 14,349 tons to travel at a speed of more than 25 knots per hour. Sailing. The other sister ship, the Prince William, uses both a kerosene mixed-burning boiler and a steam turbine. This allows this ship of similar tonnage to run at a maximum speed of 26 knots, and because of the use of oil fuel, the number of firemen required Also greatly reduced!

  The combination of steam turbines and oil-fired boilers has won unanimous praise within the German Navy. It is estimated that it will take little effort to install steam turbines and oil-fired boilers on new German warships. In this way, the power problem of the dreadnought is solved, and more weight and space can be saved to strengthen the weaponry and defense. As a navy enthusiast, His Royal Highness still has a lot of thoughts on the future construction plan of the German High Seas Fleet. Other than that, the heretics of hexagonal deployment of main guns such as Nassau and Helgoland in history will never Will appear! The most important thing is how the imperial navy can maintain its leading position in an orderly manner by running in small steps.

At the Berlin railway station, the prince was greeted by the Secretary of State of the Navy Tirpitz and Prince Heinrich of Prussia. When he looked at the minister of the Navy on the opposite side standing in front of him with dark circles, the prince knew that this was also The toss was horrible, and it is estimated that he was pulled out to do business when he first met in Germany, which made the prince feel a lot better...

"The navy played a very important role in this operation, deterring the enemies of the empire and appeasing our allies, but we cannot stop. His Majesty has decided to further expand the size of the high seas fleet. This time, it is not like It used to be a little trouble. We have to make a big move, presumably His Royal Highness is ready for this action." Tirpitz approached the prince and said in a low voice. And this so-called big move, the prince knew it well! The era of fearlessness is finally coming!

"I will formulate a rigorous and feasible process. The new warship is a big project. We are not as lavish as the Royal Navy. Therefore, there must be no mistakes in the construction plan. The emergence of the new warship will directly affect our strategy and tactics, and even affect others. The country has even set off a new wave of global naval expansion. This will be the beginning of a new era."

   "Then your Royal Highness, it is convenient for you to tell me now~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Are there any alternatives in your plan?" Tirpitz said slowly with interest.

   "Four alternatives, in two steps!" The prince thought for a while and said. "I will mention the details in the meeting. All you need to do is to help me persuade some people who oppose it, and then let the navy implement our plan with higher efficiency!"

"It might be a little difficult, because this time, the major shipyards have come up with their own design plans. You first need to compete with them, and then the Admiralty will select the best. We need to fully consider the cost, performance and construction period before making a decision." Tirpitz said with a smile.

   "New competition? I welcome it. More competition will lead to better development of our business, isn't it? Who is there?" The prince was taken aback first, then asked. This situation is somewhat beyond the prince’s expectation. I didn’t expect that there would be so many variables in the few months he was absent. I am afraid that the German Navy has not bid for tenders. It’s not just waiting for itself, but also for other manufacturers. Buy time.

"Mainly the Kaiser Wilhelm Shipyard and the Volkeng Shipyard. They have come up with their own plans, and there is more than one set. You can rest for two days, and then your representative Bavarian will join other shipyards to participate in the Admiralty The bidding activities. Prince Heinrich and I will preside over the preliminary selection of this bidding together. The Kaiser will finally decide which package to adopt.” Tirpitz explained.

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