The War on the Western Front was still in a tense state of war before the peace negotiations began, but the navy soldiers were already war-weary, because their comrades, their loved ones, and the entire state apparatus were so overwhelmed by this war that there was never a clue in sight, and they had reached a point where they could no longer remain silent. The sailors who announced the strike, like the rest of the German people, constantly conveyed their voices to the president, telling their president that they loved their country and would prefer to defend it with their blood and lives, and that their strike would not put the country's safety at risk. Soon, with President Eric's appeasement, the sailors returned to patrolling the entire sea.

Today is a very exciting day, because the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Erik? Adrian was about to arrive at the northern William Naval Port and deliver an important speech to all the officers and men here. At this moment, Admiral Hipperle was leading the officers and men in a procession on the dock to welcome the president and his party.

Wilhelmshaven, located in the North Sea, is one of the main ports in northern Germany, and is an important garrison dock of the German naval fleet, with a perennial northwest wind, an average annual temperature of about 13 degrees Celsius, the coldest January is minus 3 degrees Celsius, and the hottest month is 18 degrees Celsius in July. Surrounded by a number of European tectonic plates, this sea area is a typical comprehensive continental and oceanic climate, and it is also a rare natural and suitable ice-free harbor in the world. Wilhelmshaven receives about 800 mm of rainfall throughout the year. The daily tidal range is only 3.6 meters, which is suitable for all kinds of ships to dock and operate.

President Eric's motorcade drove along the long coastline toward the pier, looked at a ship flying the British Navy's "m" bunting moored in the distance and asked, "Mr. Max, do you know about that warship?" ”

The warship flying the flag of the British Navy is not far from the dock, and the general outline of the ship is clear at a glance, Max? Likhnowski replied in the affirmative: "Mr. President, it was a British Iron Duke-class battleship, which was launched in 1912, and I had the privilege of attending its launching ceremony at that time. As far as I know, there are a total of 4 Iron Duke class ships built in the UK, basically all of which were launched in 1912, and as for which one it is, you have to look at its gunwale. ”

Max seems to be very envious of the size and strength of the British navy, and even more admires the financial resources that Britain spends on the navy, which Germany could not do in the past, and Germany cannot do it now, because the country is now very poor and poor. According to its geographical location, Germany, which stands in the middle of the European continent, is not defensive, and it is bordered on land with other countries on three sides, and only the coastline in the north is not too long, and the development of the navy is very limited. However, successive administrations have neglected the Army's priorities in favor of the Navy, which has led Likhnowski to disagree with this strategy, given that Germany does not have much of a sea to protect.

Although the ocean area is not large, this does not prevent Max? Likhnowsky's infinite longing for this kind of strong ship and sharp cannon, of course, not only Max, but any man, or even a little bit of blood, would like it.

Eric? President Adrian seemed to see through Max's heart, and suddenly answered: "Iron Duke-class battleship? I don't think it's good, but it's ugly, I don't like it."

After President Eric finished speaking, he quietly observed Max's envious eyes, and said very slowly: "In the future, Max, listen well, we will also have our own warships, but we will definitely not be such ugly guys, we will build bigger, and we will have more and stronger artillery and other weapons, so that the British will also envy your country." ”

Max was excited, he was looking forward to the day, and then he was gloomy.

His expression couldn't escape Adrian's eyes, but the two of them didn't tell the truth. After a while, Max? Likhnovsky recovered his form and said: "Dear Mr. President, rest assured, I will facilitate peace talks as soon as possible, but this negotiation will definitely involve the German navy, because because of our war performance, the British are already very worried about our navy, especially submarines, and the reduction of the navy is almost an ironclad fact." Anyone could hear his words, and there was unwillingness in them.

President Eric was not like that, although he also knew that the Allied Powers, especially the United Kingdom, would make such a request, but he had already had his own thoughts: "Remember, the tonnage limit clause of any naval warship must indicate the type of ship, such as the Iron Rooster battleship in front of you, and they must be asked to indicate what the battleship tonnage limit is, we can use it for civilian purposes, you know what I mean?" ”

Max was stunned by Eric's sudden remark, and then heard Eric shout, "Stop, stop here." Then the driver pulled up on the side of the road and asked, "President, what are your orders?" ”

Eric said, "You get out of the car first, I'm going to talk to Mr. Max alone." ”

Immediately, the entire convoy stopped on the side of the road, and the security personnel of the Secret Service quickly dispersed to set up temporary barricades on the side of the road and at intersections to separate the crowd.

When people found this mysterious convoy, they stopped to watch, but the curious view was driven away by the guards, and they could only guess from afar.

Eric turned to a very solemn attitude after the secret service officers got out of the car: "Remember, there is one thing that is absolutely unacceptable in any clause that restricts the Navy, and that is to limit tonnage, and you can use gross tonnage as a bargaining chip. See what I mean? The scale of development is not important, the important thing is that the combat effectiveness of any warship cannot be limited by tonnage, and such a situation cannot arise in Germany. ”

Max nodded and said, "I understand what you mean, but I'm afraid that Britain won't back down on naval restrictions, isn't it another way?" ”

Eric asked curiously, "In what way?" ”

Max looked at Eric's appearance, and he didn't dare to say anything, but he still stubbornly said: "Cedion some war zones, plan to be neutral or undefended???"

Before Max could finish speaking, he was roughly interrupted by Eric, who said angrily, "Are you going to let me cut the land and sue for peace?" No! Resolutely not such a situation, Max, remember, under no circumstances can there be a cede of territory, even if the overseas colonies are forgotten, those will not return, and the role will gradually be lost, or even become a burden. Remember that the core task of this time is to enlist the help of the British, and you must end the war as soon as possible, and contact me at any time. ”

Without waiting for Max to continue speaking, Eric said a few words to the agents outside the window and set off again.