After several days of discussion, Prince Ruprecht and Tirpitz made an original plan and submitted the plan to Berlin via telegram. The German Emperor was quite satisfied with this plan. At the same time, in order to express support for the Bavaria-Australia-Hungarian Empire marriage (you don’t support it and there is no way...) It said that after the fleet visited Turkey, the prince could leave the fleet to Vienna. In addition, a reputation title of marshal was also provided... In short, on the surface, it was very noble!

As for the composition of the Mediterranean cruise ships, Berlin also quickly gave an answer. The Prince Bismarck and Hamburg cruisers, which beat the French Navy in Africa, must participate. Admiral von Boer's flagship Caesar Frederick III will also participate, and the other battleship is the Brandenburg battleship.

"The German Emperor is like a peacock. This time he sailed, he chose almost all the front-line warships of the empire, just like a peacock showing his most beautiful feathers during courtship." After seeing the order signed by the German Emperor, General Feng Boer said helplessly.

In fact, from a purely military perspective, he was not satisfied with this arrangement. There were 4 warships in total, belonging to 4 different models. Two of them had also experienced combat, and Prince Bismarck still needed some maintenance and repairs. Such a fleet is really not suitable for continuing to visit.

His Highness the Prince also agreed with General Boer's opinion. In his call to Berlin, His Highness the Prince asked the Prince of Bismarck to return to the mainland, but asked Hippel, Scher and others to accompany the fleet to visit. In this case, the latter soon received the consent of the German Emperor.

However, the German Navy's plan to invite the US Navy to visit the Mediterranean countries was rejected by the US. On the one hand, the Americans were not fully prepared. In the eyes of the Americans, going out is not to show off but embarrassing... On the other hand, Germany is going to Malta, and the Americans don't want to have any contact with the British, so they can only give up for the time being.

However, the Americans said that after the German Navy toured the Pacific with the US Navy next year and included Hawaii in the palm of his hands, he could hold a worldwide cruise in the name of the two countries, so as to show the outside world the "deep friendship" and "quasi-alliance relations" between the United States and Germany.

For this cruise, the German Foreign Ministry also made some efforts. On the one hand, it contacted the British and proposed the idea of ​​a German squadron going to Malta to visit. The British, who claimed to be a gentleman, agreed with this request. After all, when the Keel Canal was completed in history, the most elite George V-class super-dreadnought in the British fleet had also visited Germany on behalf of the Royal Navy. You should know that this time was June 1914! The film was opened a few days later. Before leaving, the flag saying "Those who have been friends forever" was also uttered.

In short, in this era, even if both sides become opponents sooner or later, even if they will break the dog's head in the next moment, the basic etiquette still needs to be discussed, not to mention that the relationship between the two sides is still sloppy, and Britain and Germany have the intention to repair the relationship. It is just a small fleet visit, which is nothing to the British.

The Austro-Hungarian Empire naturally welcomed the visit of the German fleet, and the person who led the team was the prospective son-in-law of the Austro-Hungarian Emperor... Whether in terms of the relationship between the two countries or their own relationships, there was nothing better than this. The Austro-Hungarian Empire expressed its welcome to the visit of the German fleet the next day. It also stated that it would give "a reception that meets the identity of a king."

The Turkish Empire responded very quickly. Although Turkey and this great power in central Europe were not very familiar with the purpose of coming here, no matter what, the people came here, and such a powerful country that could overthrow France was not something Turkey could easily offend. Although he had some doubts and concerns in his heart, Turkish Sultan Hamid II agreed to the German fleet's request to visit Istanbul.

What the Germans most unexpected was that Italy, a nominal and actual ally, was very cold about this visit to Germany. However, if you think about it carefully, you can figure it out that Italy originally opposed Germany to this matter, but what I didn't expect was that Germany settled Portugal in a few seconds, and the French also decided to deal with it in a low-key manner, and the British even said they would not interfere.

What did the German fleet come here to do? Italy can guess some of it, it must be here to demonstrate! To put it bluntly, that is, the settlement of the accounts after the autumn, and Italy naturally does not want to visit this obvious nature of the demonstration. Moreover, the Bavarian prince brought the fleet this time. This prince will become the son-in-law of the Austro-Hungarian emperor in the future! Can this attitude be good?

But Italy, which is fierce and cowardly, is not so tough that it can be tough with the Germans. This time it has already deviled the Germans. If it is slapped in the face again, then Italy will be really isolated and helpless. Will France treat you as a friend because of Italy's statement? Definitely not. Will the UK, which is preparing to restore relations with Germany, help Italy? Probably not. Will the Austro-Hungarian Empire take the opportunity to take the opportunity to take the blame? 80% will! Will the Germans help the evil? This is almost certain!

After careful consideration, Italy decided to accept the invitation from the German government, but when the German fleet arrived, the Italians also wanted to take the opportunity to show their strength!

The final visit route was as follows: First, it was the port of Taranto in Italy, then the island of Malta, Istanbul in Türkiye, and finally the port of Bola of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

A week later, the German Navy African task force commanded by Earl Spee arrived in Gijon. The fleet then began to form a group. Four main battleships left the Port of Gijon with two supply ships and began the Mediterranean trip of the German squadron. The prince didn't know it when he saw it, but was shocked. This lineup was really powerful.

"Gen. Von Boer, Chief of Staff of the German Navy, Admiral Tirpitz, the three most capable people in the German Navy in history, Earl Spee, Scher, and Hippel. Among the three, except for Earl Spee who was forced to die with the British BC, the remaining two are the commanders of the future High Seas Fleet!" Seeing this lineup, the prince couldn't help but be shocked.

Of course, if you have the highest nominal status, it is Prince Ruprecht, who is now wearing the honorary title of Marshal! The German Emperor said that related dresses, medals and other affairs can be sent before entering Taranto, so that the prince can be allowed to wear the full set of German Marshal to visit the Italians......

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