With the support of the gods of wealth in the Middle East, Eric was so comfortable that he could wake up laughing when he fell asleep, and although the weather was starting to get a little chilly, he wandered around the presidential palace while humming a happy song, and decided to find a time to go to the Navy to check on the progress of building a Mediterranean fleet for the Turkish navy.

Officials at all levels of the Federal Navy Command and experts in the design and manufacture of national ocean-going ships immediately began a comprehensive investigation after receiving an order from the Ministry of Defense, and within a few days, an internal report on the refurbishment of existing ships of the Mediterranean Navy was quickly released, including a "plan for the sale of Turkish ships." Soon, the old warships of the Federal Navy were towed into the dock one by one and began their metamorphosis.

The four remaining battleships of the German Federal Commonwealth, including the United Forces, the Prinz Eugen, the Harbistburg, and the Zriny, were all included in the list for sale, along with more than a dozen other ships of various types in the North Sea, and since then, there have been no German ships in the Mediterranean and the North Sea.

In addition to Eric's daring to do such a bold move, Britain, France and other countries have also had similar precedents. In fact, these ships had been in service for several years during the Imperial period and were no longer capable of dominating the Atlantic, but they could have been as good as they could have been with a little maintenance of their gas turbines and artillery systems. Although Eric is bold, he is not countless in his heart, although such a ship is an abandoned object in Germany, but for a Middle Eastern tyrant like Turkey, it should be relatively advanced.

Field Marshal Franz von Hippel was in his office discussing the details of the construction of some of the ships with the admirals of all ranks and the ocean-going berthing specialists, when someone knocked on the door and entered.

"Didn't you see that we were in a meeting? I don't understand the rules at all, get out! Hippert started throwing a tantrum without even looking at it.

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency Marshal, but Mr. President himself came." It was Lindemann, who stood at the door of the conference room and gave a beautiful military salute.

"Oh, my Lindeman, forgive me for my mediocrity, where is the President now?" Hipper hurriedly got up and saluted back, and asked in surprise.

"I've arrived at the planning and design office." Lindemann's words made the people in the meeting excited.

"So what are you waiting for? Colleagues and experts, let's go and meet the President of the Design Office. After Hippelfa finished speaking, he packed up the meeting materials and documents, and walked quickly to the design room with all the participants. However, Reinhardt Schell was not as excited as the others, but struggled for a moment before finally following, which made Hippert quietly look at it.

Inside, Eric is intently watching a battleship codenamed "H-21" with a naval colonel.

Next to the H-21 codename, there was also a handwritten nickname "Cedritz", and Eric Adrian's eyes suddenly lit up.

Since the end of the First World War, Germany handed over all its warships to the British, and the Sedritz, a highly decorated warship, was also looted. The reason why this warship touched Eric's heart so much was that in the Battle of Jutland a few years earlier, the battleship Cedritz killed the British Royal Navy's Queen Mary with only one cannon salvo, and terrified the British Royal Navy, and has since become the number one enemy of the British army.

The first thing Britain did after taking over Cedritz was to dismantle it to vent its anger, and the first battleship that Germany restarted naval construction was named after Cedritz, which shows the thoughts of the admirals.

Although the relationship between Germany and Britain has begun to gradually ease, Eric knows very well that Germany will inevitably have a war with Britain in the future, either the powerful Germany will win and become the only country in Europe with the right to speak in one fell swoop, or Germany will lose miserably and then become the target of anger and sanctions by various countries, both of which will depend on who will be more active in the future.

A decisive battle against the British army would never have been possible without warships, and 10,000 bombing of the British Isles by airplanes would not be as shocking and direct as the delivery of 10,000 heavily armed, energetic, and heavily armed soldiers to the British Isles.

"Dear Mr. President! It is a great honor for you to be here. Hipper gave Eric a military salute at the same time. The Inyan conference room was upstairs, and they soon came to the design room on the second floor.

"Don't be too reserved, Marshal Franz von Hippel, I know you're in a meeting, so I didn't go upstairs to disturb you, in fact, you can continue." Eric likes to live simply, and after more than a year as president, he has begun to hate the feeling of being surrounded by a large crowd of people everywhere.

"The presence of Mr. President is the greatest encouragement and spur to all of you, and we solemnly welcome Mr. President's instruction." Hipper's face turned into a flower, and he was afraid that he would not be well received.

"Okay, my old marshal, I'm not here to lecture, on the contrary, I, the penniless president, still rely on you for your achievements." Eric chuckled.

"Whereever, without money, you are still the most respected president of the Federal Republic of Germany! However, I am in great health, and I can eat a whole plate of fatty sausages and caviar in one meal, plus a glass of wine, but I am not old. Hipper said with a laugh in the face of young Eric who was not convinced of his old age at all. This is a more ruthless character than Wilhelm II.

"It was a blessing for Germany that Marshal Franz von Hipperl was in good health, but not too much work. I heard that Admiral Reinhardt Schell is here, and could you please have the pleasure of meeting me? Eric said.

Field Marshal Hipper was about to turn sideways to make an introduction, when Reinhardt Scher, who heard President Eric Adrian's name, replied first: "Greetings, Dear Mr. President! Thanks for worrying, I really don't dare to take it. ”

Those standing in front of them moved out of the way.

Admiral Reinhardt Schell was supposed to be at the side of Field Marshal Hipper, as his rank of general came from the reign of Wilhelm and was eventually removed from office before Wilhelm II abdicated. After the establishment of the German Federal State, Eric did not forget about this bold former admiral, and directly included in the Wehrmacht ranks with a large number of officers. It is said that the president should be grateful for this kind of approach, but on the contrary, the two have caused deep contradictions because of differences of opinion, and they did not talk speculatively for a while, so they seemed a little awkward when they met.

The "unrestricted submarine warfare" incident can be said to be the most distressing strategic point of view at the beginning of Eric's political career, and it has offended many people, especially many admirals. Among these people, Tirpitz, Scheer and other chiefs of staff and the supreme commander of the Navy hated Eric the most. At that time, not only did the admirals dislike Eric, but even some army generals hated Eric.

Schleicher, the Minister of Defense in the Albert government, was a staunch anti-Eric who would rather die than surrender, and later Eric had to be sentenced to death. Therefore, the federal government of Eric, which seems to be monolithic, actually has a lot of domestic contradictions.

Reinhardt Schell's ability to come to the Naval Command today was entirely at the invitation of his former subordinate, Franz von Hipper. The former subordinate has become the current top boss, and Scheer did not feel uncomfortable and accepted the order very happily.

The faint response did not make Eric feel embarrassed, but instead smiled and walked a few steps closer to greet him: "The admiral had an occasional slight illness a few days ago, has he been in better health recently?" I can count on the Admiral's help. ”

Scheer did not speak, but Marshal Hipper, who was beside him, was a little embarrassed, and hurriedly ordered the others to continue their work, and then turned back to Eric and said: "Please sit in the office for a while, Mr. President, and General Reinhardt Scheer, I have a bottle of good wine, and I am willing to offer it for the distinguished guests to savor." ”

President Eric and Admiral Schell are not people who can afford to offend Hipper, don't look at him as a naval marshal who usually bulls X coaxing, in a Prussian country where seniority and combat achievements are the first, it is difficult for Hipper to be ranked, and it is largely luck to be able to serve as commander-in-chief of the navy, not that Eric does not like young impetuous, but because the old generation of the navy does not want to see Eric and is unwilling to come out to serve.

Scheer was very entangled, and the country's politics, military, and economy were developing rapidly, which was obvious to all, especially the atmosphere at the morning discussion, which evoked his memories of his former military life. Now, the German Confederation has ushered in the first round of shipbuilding after the founding of the country, and he really does not want to miss this important opportunity to participate, otherwise he will regret it for life.

Eric stood steadily, not in a hurry to answer, he knew that Hipper's words were actually giving Admiral Scheer a chance to get to know the president, and also to give himself a step. He didn't believe that this ship-building plan that made the Federal Navy raise his eyebrows couldn't hook a veteran like Scheer.

"Hopefully you still have rum in your office." Scheer was a very smart man, and he did not give up such an opportunity and immediately followed him upstairs.

Eric gave Hippert an appreciative look: "Then Admiral Reinhardt Scheer's, we'll drink rum." ”

Admiral Schell is willing to remain in the army, and a large number of admirals will gradually change their attitudes, which will have a positive effect on the naval cause of the German Confederation, and the situation of naval talent embarrassment will also be quickly changed.

The three of them soon arrived at Hipper's office.

Hipper opened the closet in his office, pulled out three delicate glass goblets and a bottle of rum, and poured them separately.

"Well, it's the best baccardy." Scheer picked up the cup and sniffed it.

"Yes, Cuban original, with an annual production of only 101 bottles, this is a royal tribute brought by the Spanish ambassador." Hipper's grinning at the mention of this wine is enough to prove its good value.

Scheer was very envious and grateful for Hipper's hospitality, and took up his glass and said, "Then thank you for the good wine." ”

Hipper looked at Eric, who immediately raised his glass.

"Thank you, Mr. President, for this rare gathering, but I don't know if such a strong drink can suit Mr. President's taste, because I know that Mr. President usually does not drink this kind of strong liquor." Hipper also hurried to pick up his glass.

"Drink if you can't drink it, let's toast to the Federal Navy." Eric responded.

The three of them raised their glasses at the same time and drank them all. Eric, who doesn't drink hard alcohol often, almost choked on tears, and finally swallowed it in order not to be embarrassed in front of Scheer.

Looking at Eric's extremely uncomfortable expression, Scheer was also a little unbearable, but he seemed to feel a little relieved.

"Oh God!" Eric took a breath and spat out, "This wine is so strong!" ”