Chapter 299 Before the fleet departs
"The future of the German Empire is on the sea! We have proved the strength of the German Empire on land with blood and fire! And in the future, the warriors of the German Navy, you must turn into the sword in the hands of the empire and expand the territory for the empire..." At the Kiel Naval Base in Germany, William II personally saw off for the fleet that was about to be on the ocean.
At this moment, at the Kiel Navy Base, the German navy is gathering! In addition to the Lun, the third ship of the Mainz-class armored cruiser, which is being tested in the North Sea, and the Mainz-class armored cruiser Cologne, which is preparing in the dock, there are three Caesar Frederick III battleships, two Brandenburg-class battleships, two Mainz-class armored cruisers and three Munich-class armored cruisers, all of which are concentrated here.
William II is set against the background of the new flagship of the German High Seas Fleet, Caesar Carr the Great. On the left side of the podium is the German Fleet executive headed by General Von Boer, commander of the German High Seas Fleet, and on the right side is a civilian naval officer headed by Tirpitz, while Prince Ruprecht was not among them.
It’s not that the prince’s status is not enough to find a seat in it, but because at this moment, the prince met with the US Navy personnel coming to contact in an office not far away. The people who came this time were the prince’s old friends, the new brigade general of the US Navy, and the US military attaché in Germany, Colonel Benson.
"Your country's fleet is really a big hit!" Majiphin looked out from the window, and three Caesar Frederick III-class battleships lined up. A little farther away, two Brandenburg-class battleships, the former can be seen as an upgraded version of the latter, with three huge turrets arranged on the center line. The slightly slender hull, the huge turret and the profile give people a refreshing feeling. Putting aside the combat power, just from the appearance, this is almost the most beautiful battleship Majiphin has ever seen!
On the other side of the port, there are two Mainz-class armored cruisers and three Munich-class armored cruisers. The latter can be regarded as the beginning of the German navy's prosperity. The emergence of the Munich-class armored cruiser not only gave Germany a world-class warship, but also because one after another, which can be called unexpected battles, allowing the German navy to taste the taste of victory!
After that, we realized that the navy could bring great benefits, and realized that our strong Germans began to pay more and more attention to their navy! The Germans with motivation began to quickly expand their naval forces! The Americans also made similar paths, but unfortunately, in the Far East, the Americans were blocked by emerging regional powers and ancient empires and failed. What did the Germans do this time?
"Germany and the United States are to some extent, both new countries, and they are newly emerging countries. Our actions to seek interests in the Far East have failed. So how do your country view the actions to further expand in Africa? Has Your Highness considered some bad results?" Majiphin asked after retracting his eyes from the warships in the distance.
"There will be adverse consequences, but we cannot give up on the choke. The countries that are most likely to interfere are now too busy to take care of themselves. While other major countries are indifferent to this matter, I don't think anyone will risk going to war with Germany to maintain a small country." The prince said with a smile.
"Is this the precepts of the weak?" Majifen was still a little resistant to such a blunt statement.
"In this era, who did not succeed in rising by using blood and fire to open the way and stepping on the other party's corpse? The same is true for your country, it was just a failure." The prince said calmly.
"If you fail, just come back. We have once again challenged the old order of this world. This time, the two countries will go side by side!" Benson, who was standing beside him, looked at the atmosphere a little dull and said.
"Cheers to our soon-to-be-start cooperation!" The prince said after pouring a glass of wine for the two American guests. Majiphin and others came to Germany on the grounds of visiting, negotiating with the top German Navy on cooperation matters. They also formally sent out an invitation letter to invite the German fleet to the United States to confuse other countries.
At the same time, in order to show the sincerity of the German side, the German Navy allowed the US officers' regiment to visit a series of naval infrastructure including Kiel Military Port, Brom-Foss Shipyard, and Kiel Naval School, and expressed its willingness to accept US Navy officers to study in Germany.
After this series of events, the US Navy delegation led by Majiphin will board the German warships to be responsible for the liaison work and be responsible for the subsequent actions of the US fleet in Africa. What surprised the prince was that this time, the Americans took the initiative to express their willingness to use American ships to transport German combatants if necessary! As a report, the prince expressed his willingness to promote the establishment of a long-term liaison mechanism between the navies of the two countries!
"It seems that His Majesty's speech is over." The cheers outside the window once again attracted the attention of the three people. As the German naval officers and soldiers shouted long live His Majesty, William II waved to greet the officers and soldiers below the court. Then, led by the fleet commander Earl Spey, the personnel of the four warships began to board the ship. The US Navy personnel participating in the ceremony also boarded these powerful warships for the first time.
"Let's go, let's visit this fleet together. It's a lucky thing to be able to visit all the first-line battleships in Germany at one time. These warships are the spears, swords and daggers of the Imperial Navy! Together they form the Imperial Navy's maritime power system." The prince said with a smile.
"You describe this very appropriately. The Caesar Frederick III-class battleship is the spear of the Imperial Navy. The target of this spear is the main fleet of the enemy country. The Mainz-class armored cruiser is a sharp sword. Although it has a lower lethality, it wins in speed and agility. The former main force, Munich-type armored cruiser, undertakes tasks such as sea breaking and covering. Although its strength is weak, it can pose a fatal threat to the opponent's weakness." Majifen said after pondering for a moment.
"I have to say that your country's naval construction plan is very good, and the warships designed and built are even better. If it is convenient, can you tell me what principles should be followed in the construction of the US Navy? Faced with the severe external environment, how should the US fleet ensure the interests of the United States overseas?" Majifen begged.
"Haha, do you remember to ask me at this time?" The prince said in his heart. However, for the Americans who were already quasi-ally at this time, in order to better cause trouble for the Japanese and British people, the prince was still willing to mention the Americans who were beaten a little dizzy at this time.
Chapter completed!