1 October 1888, Berlin, Charlottenburg Palace

Jochen had breakfast with his parents and was about to go to the Admiralty to continue his work on the new ships, but was stopped by Frederick III: "Jochen, don't go to the Admiralty today. Wait a minute, Your Excellency the Prime Minister will come, and I have some things to discuss with you. ”

Although he was curious about what Bismarck needed to discuss with him, Jochen nodded obediently, and then asked the squire to inform the Admiralty that he was not going to go today.

Then Jochen accompanied Frederick III to the study, and before Bismarck arrived, Frederick cared about Jochen's situation during this time: "Jochen, you have been running to the Admiralty almost every day during this time, and I heard that you have made two new ships?" Although Montz reported it to me, I don't know much about the specific technical report, so you can tell me a little bit about it. ”

"Yes, father. In fact, it is not a new ship, but because the Imperial Navy developed late, it has no experience in some types of ships. Now, after the advancement of the technology of tube and gun removal, the construction of warships according to our previous design ideas is somewhat out of step with the times. I'm just perfecting it based on the existing types of ships of the British, combined with our technology. Jochen then briefly briefed Frederick III on the design of the armored cruiser and the ocean-going torpedo boat and the corresponding technical improvements.

"So, after the new light cruisers and ocean-going torpedo boats are added to the Imperial Navy, the combat capability of the Navy can be improved?" Frederick III asked.

"It can't be said that the combat capability has been greatly improved, after all, the main force of the navy is still those ironclad ships. However, new light cruisers and ocean-going torpedo boats could enrich the Navy's means of warfare. Originally, our cruisers could only carry out overseas cruises, colonial protection or carry out warring missions. There was no overwhelming superiority in a head-on confrontation with the cruisers of other countries. And after the appearance of new light cruisers, our cruisers can go hunting the enemy's cruisers and become cruiser killers. And before that, the Imperial Navy did not have such a combat idea. Torpedo boats have always been positioned as defensive ships in the near sea, and the emergence of ocean-going torpedo boats has allowed torpedo boats to participate in large-scale battles as offensive ships. Thus, more options are provided for the way in which the Navy operates. ”

"Speaking of capital ships, the Navy is not ready to continue building the Electoral-class, is it?"

"Yes, Father. Because the emergence of new case-hardened armor and tube withdrawal guns makes our original design somewhat outdated, if it is only a simple replacement of armor and artillery, it is difficult for the design of the Elector to fully play the performance of the new equipment, so the Admiralty is ready to design a new capital ship. However, because the development of large-thickness case-hardened armor and large-caliber tube withdrawal guns is relatively slow, some technical indicators are still difficult to determine, so the specific design work has not yet been officially launched. However, the Admiralty's plan was to complete the design in the first half of next year, and construction could wait until after 1890 when the technology was more mature. ”

"Well, you do it boldly and let go of your hands and feet. Muntz and I said that the level of imperial shipbuilding and the tonnage of ships are restricting your play, this time you can let go of the new capital ship a little, and there are many people in the council who agree with your naval economic theory, and large warships also have a stimulating effect on the empire's industry, so it doesn't matter if the cost of a new capital ship is higher. The Institute for Naval Strategic Studies that you proposed is also being discussed by the Parliament now, because it is mainly for basic research in the field of fluids, so many scientists in related fields of the Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences are also interested, so it should be approved, and the Academy of Sciences has also said that it can provide some help for the establishment of the research laboratory. ”

"Great! The site equipment is easy to solve, mainly because it is difficult to find researchers, and with the help of these professionals, the operation of the institute will be much smoother. "It was a nice surprise to have the help of the experts of the Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences, and with them, not only can the hydrodynamics related to ships in fluid science be studied at a deeper level, but also the aerodynamics related to aircraft can also be studied when the wind tunnel facilities are added.

At half past eight in the morning, Bismarck arrived punctually in Frederick III's study. After a brief salute, Frederick III opened his mouth and stated the purpose of leaving Jochen today: "Yochen, you are 20 years old this year, and it is time to think about your marriage. ”

As soon as this remark came out, Joheng was stunned, in this life plus in the previous life, as a man who broke through the age of 45 and became a great magician, marriage seems to be a bit far away. It should be said that "the emperor's daughter does not worry about marrying", so the emperor's son does not worry about marrying. The things to find a wife have been arranged for you, and the political marriage is the best! However, after thinking about it, the appearance of the aristocratic girl who was qualified to be the crown princess of Germany that he had an impression of, Jochen could only bend forward in his heart, and his face was full of cows.

"Isn't it too early? I'm still young, so there's no rush to get married. Father, didn't you marry your mother at the age of 27? "Jochen tried to make a death throes.

At that time, Germany was still a loose federation, and Prussia was surrounded by strong enemies. So it's normal for me to get married later. And now Germany is a continental power, and it is developing rapidly. As the crown prince and the only heir to the Hohenzollern family, you have to have children of your own. It's not just your business, it's the Empire's business. ”

His Majesty the Emperor spoke, and the retreat was blocked. Yoheng could only pinch his nose and admit it: "Since my father said that he wanted to discuss with me, then it means that there is only one candidate?" ”

Frederick III nodded: "Your mother wants you to marry Victoria, the daughter of your Uncle Edward, and I personally prefer Alex, the daughter of Devwig IV on the Great Highway of Hesse. Your mother thinks that marrying an English princess will deepen the relationship between England and Germany, and I think a Hessian princess might be more suitable for a German crown prince. What do you think? ”

After listening to it, Jochen wanted to nod his head and choose Alex, first of all, Victoria has never been married in history, so he is not a celibate, so even if he marries, it is estimated that the living habits of the two parties will be difficult to reconcile. And Victoria had an excellent relationship with the future King George V of England, and when it came to World War I, the Empress of England did not know how much criticism she would bring, well, just look at the results of Alex's marriage to Nicholas II, after the war with Germany, there were not too many people dissatisfied with this "German slut" in Tsarist Russia. Moreover, Britain and Germany are friendly, this is the same as Sino-Japanese goodwill, whoever believes in it is funny, and it will hell if Bismarck can agree. So Alex was definitely the best choice, even though she didn't have any thoughts about her grandmother when she met her. But isn't it because we can only do multiple-choice questions now? So I had to choose her.

Well, Jochen won't admit it's because she's prettier than Victoria. As for the so-called "sluts" who blinded the emperor? Come on, this is Germany, not Tsarist Russia, and I'm not the low-eyed guy from Nicky. The empire was buried by a woman, do you believe this? Besides, he is marrying a wife, not an ornament, as long as he doesn't show it to others, Jochen still can't wait to ...... Ahem, ahem, Joechen didn't say anything just now, every qiē was an illusion. Well, to be clear again, Jochen definitely didn't say nice things about Alex because he liked her because he was warm and open enough. However, if you don't want your heir to be a hemophilia like her little nephew Alexei in history, Alex should pass it.

"If it were just these two candidates, His Excellency the Prime Minister would not have come to discuss with me personally. Your Excellency the Prime Minister should have your own candidates, right? Jochen asked lightly.

"Indeed, Your Highness, my choice is Princess Marie Valerie, the youngest daughter of His Majesty Franz Joseph I, Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire."

“？ ……？！ "Marriage with Austria-Hungary? What kind of trouble is this? Frederick the Great was influenced by pro-Austrian forces and was forced to marry Elisabeth Christine von Brianschwyck-Béfen of the Habsburgs. After marriage, it is basically out of separation. And Frederick the Great's unhappy marriage had a profound impact on the Hohenzollerns, marrying a Habsburg princess? The Prussian aristocracy probably used Frederick the Great as an example to justify their future miserable married life.

Bismarck ignored Jochen's astonishment, and went on to himself: "Austria-Hungary is our staunch ally, and Austria is even more of a part of our Germans. His Majesty Joseph has always considered himself the Grand Duke of Austria. And last year we did not support Austria-Hungary on the Bulgarian issue, which had an impact on the relations between our two countries. However, Austria-Hungary also realized that it had to rely on Germany, and it was also able to give the Reich greater initiative in its policy towards Austria-Hungary. The marriage between the two countries will not only bring us closer together, but also better convey our attitude to Austria-Hungary. And I have already tested the tone of His Majesty Joseph, and he is very much in favor of this marriage. ”

'It's my own decision to change careers again. Jochen thought disdainfully. 'Can't see that the emperor of Germany, His Majesty's face has changed? took the initiative to push off my sister's marriage, and now come to point fingers at my own marriage? ’

However, it has to be admitted that marriage with Austria-Hungary is far better than the above two. After all, it was impossible to throw Austria-Hungary off the German tank. Although the marriage with Austria-Hungary would have an impact on the relations between Germany and Russia, which had rarely improved, it might even allow Tsarist Russia to begin to formally place Germany in the position of the enemy. However, in the absence of a big news story in the Balkans for the time being, the basic situation will not change much. Moreover, in the case that the United Kingdom, France, and Russia are all useless, Germany has no choice, and Austria-Hungary is also the second largest country in Europe in terms of area and third in population. Jochen just didn't want the alliance to be brought to light too soon. But now since it is necessary to choose a marriage partner, then there is only Austria-Hungary.

"I think Your Excellency the Prime Minister has a point, Austria-Hungary is indeed a better choice than the other two."

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