"This wine is really strong, and it should be changed for Mr. President." Seeing Eric's face, Hipper blamed himself for not thinking it through, but he knew that Eric, in order to save General Scheer, would not hesitate to drink even poisoned wine.

"That's not necessary, it's a real man who drinks hard liquor, do you Navy soldiers usually drink this kind of strong liquor?" Eric asked, like a homely chatter.

"That's not it, you only drink it before you celebrate or go on a campaign." After a glass of wine, Scheer's words began to come alive, which also reminded him of the scene before he led the fleet to meet the British Imperial Navy.

"At that time, there was no good wine, it was all improvized, and everyone didn't have enough to drink." Hipper was smiling and chatting.

"Wine?" Scheer laughed at himself first, "Come on, that's wine?" Just the little wine before leaving is all a patchwork, beer, rum, red wine are all counted. ”

The example of the High Seas Fleet's determination to fight to the death with the British Royal Navy mentioned by Scheer was known to Eric, but he couldn't even get together a bowl of wine the night before, and he suddenly felt a little sad, and Eric sat opposite Scheer, and Scheer clearly felt the change in President Eric's feelings.

Without enough wine and no consolation from the country's leaders, the German Empire's High Seas Fleet at that time had only one heart to serve the country. However, all the officers and men of the High Seas Fleet rushed to the front line without hesitation and resolutely, and took the initiative in the battle, striking a severe blow to the British Royal Sea Guard. This courage can't be admired by Eric.

"I don't care about the past, and I can't control it, but from now on, as long as I, Eric Adrian, am here, I will never let the admirals suffer any grievances! I will do my best to meet your requests! Eric said with a pat on his chest as he used alcohol to make trouble.

"Try to be satisfied? Didn't Mr. President go to the pier to have a look? Where is the Federal Navy? In addition to meaningless names, the Navy can only look at the ocean and sigh! Scheer was angry at the thought of Eric's sale of all the warships, and it was no different from losing his life.

"General Scheer, rest assured, the Federal Navy will definitely develop again! We're going to build a more advanced and invincible warship! Eric comforted Scheer and Hipper.

"How much does it cost to start all over again?" Scheer is worried.

"Admiral Rauscher doesn't bother with money, but I promise that the future navy of the German Confederation will be the most powerful maritime power in the world, and it will not be a fleet!" Eric's serious appearance was not like a joke, and he hammered on Scheer's heart word by word.

"Not just one fleet, but several? Your Excellency, this is not just talk. Scheer thought he had misheard and hurriedly asked.

"What? Admiral Reinhardt Schell is interested? Eric knew Scheer had taken the bait.

Scheer immediately blushed, and he was suddenly a little embarrassed when he drank without changing color.

"Mr. President, it's not going to be a couple of coastal patrols in the Mediterranean and the North Sea, is it?" Scheer said without losing his sarcasm.

"Coast Guard?" Eric raised his voice and said, "Is the 200,000-ton fleet just a coast patrol in the eyes of Admiral Scheer?" ”

Scheer thought he had misheard, first his eyes widened, and then he asked Hipper: "Field Marshal Franz von Hipper, did I hear it wrong or is Mr. President already drunk?" A fleet of 200,000 tons? ”

"Mr. President is not drunk, and General Schell is not mistaken, it's true." Hipper was a little confused at first, but Hipperer knew President Eric Adrian better than Sher, and knew that presidents were always people who walked the talk.

"It's a 200,000-ton fleet, and the first ships to be launched are prioritized for service in the Mediterranean Fleet." Eric nodded his head, which felt a little heavy.

"Can the British say yes?" The first thing that came to Scheer's mind was the attitude of his opponent, Britain. The deployment of a fleet of 200,000 tons in the Mediterranean completely compares to any opponent in the Mediterranean, including the Italian Navy.

Eric smiled and did not give an immediate answer, he could not give a positive answer to this diplomatic strategy that clearly required military pressure.

Scheer looked at Eric with a complicated look and asked after confirming that it was not a joke, "Who is the president going to let lead this fleet?" ”

"This person has to be extraordinarily courageous, capable, and influential." Eric deliberately avoided the topic and did not answer positively.

"It's natural, there aren't many people in Germany who are capable of taking this position." Scheer began to ponder, and then said, "How is Raeder?" This kid is very good, and he is a rare general. "Scheer highly recommends.

"Raeder is indeed very good, but I am afraid it will be a little reluctant to put it in the Mediterranean, and it is not enough to have the ability and courage and lack of influence." Eric, of course, would not let Raeder go to the Mediterranean, but did not say who he had in mind.

"Lu Teyans is also good, he has the ability, but he has a bad experience, and he can be cultivated well." Scheer made another recommendation with his own employment criteria.

"It's a pity that he now has other appointments, and besides, the Mediterranean is a place where the best of the world, and although he has the influence and leadership skills, he lacks the personal courage to make decisions." Eric's strength had finally passed, and he took another sip from his glass to Scheer and Hipper.

The wine had already been drunk three times, and Scheer offered a dozen more people in a row, but all of them were vetoed by Eric, either because he had a mission or had other arrangements.

"Isn't there a candidate for the president? Let's just say it! Scheer ended up a little annoyed and didn't want to talk too much.

"It's you, Admiral Reinhardt Scheer." Eric deliberately lengthened his voice.

"Me?" Scheer asked inexplicably.

"I know that this appointment is indeed a bit of a grievance to Admiral Reinhardt Scher, but I really can't find a second suitable candidate other than the general." Eric's words are half-true, but I heard that it makes people feel comfortable.

There are many people who are not inferior to Scheer in ability, but I am afraid that Scheer is the only one who combines influence and courage. Once Scheer is appointed, Eric will be able to get a number of admirals back and will contribute to the construction of the navy.

"The president thinks such an appointment is a grievance to his subordinates?" Scheer is strange.

"Yes, Admiral Reinhardt Scheer, don't you think so?" Eric also found Scheer asking strangely. Hipper looked at this one, and then at that, and had to listen quietly to the conversation between the two of them. In fact, this can only be blamed on Eric's ignorance of the German deformed navy, and the fact that the Mediterranean Fleet, although not as famous as the High Seas Fleet, is not so aggressive. But as a huge fleet of 200,000 tons, it is enough for other generals to fight for this position.

"The general is an upright, cheerful and open-minded man, and he is also a rare handsome talent, and he is a strong pillar of the German Confederation, and the national interests are above all else, does the general have any reason to shirk his heavy responsibility?" Eric is colored.

Scheer was speechless, but did not immediately accept Eric's appointment.

"If the general has an opinion about my decision because he was against 'unrestricted submarine warfare' in the first place..." Eric's voice grew louder and louder.

Scheer quickly raised his hand and shook it, "It's not all because of this. ”

"The Navy consists of... By... Scheer was a little confused, and mentioned that Wilhelm II could not find a suitable introduction at once.

"It doesn't matter, use the king, he still retains the right to inherit the king of Prussia, but let's not take this matter too seriously, the current federal system no longer allows this to happen. The same is true for the crown prince, who has done a good job, and any title in Germany itself will be automatically renounced, otherwise it will be expelled. Eric remembered that Wilhelm II was reluctant to give up the title of King of Prussia after he fled to the Netherlands. It is estimated that these admirals promoted by Wilhelm II are also still in mind.

Scheer nodded, and looked at Eric with a look that was no longer hostile.

"Forget it, it's nothing." Scheer felt no longer the need to argue on the issue.