Warships have played a pivotal role in the course of history since the colonial era, and the era of sails and cannons has gradually evolved into ironclad giants with the rapid development of science and technology. This is due to science and technology, and it is also a kind of pursuit of firepower by human beings.

Germany is located in the middle of Europe, and the access to the sea is a little less than the land border, so land power has always been a top priority for Germany, but Kaiser Wilhelm, who was ambitious and intended to compete in the world, and his German ancestors also did not give up sea power.

It's just that the time of Germany's rise is too late, and the world is divided up when it rises, and the imaginary enemy of the German Navy has aimed at the British Royal Navy from the beginning, which is not surprising, but in Eric's view, there is some suspicion of death.

After the Admiralty's shipbuilding plan was confirmed, the text was also sent to Eric, and the data of 14 new ships seemed okay at first glance, but Eric was not satisfied at all, and even felt that it was a waste of money. The shipbuilding plan of the aircraft carrier can still be understood as inexperienced and experimental in nature, and it is still feasible to build a smaller one to learn from experience and explore, but in his opinion, the plans of other surface ships seem to be a little cramped.

Brauchitsch and Hipper, both of whom looked a little uncomfortable standing in front of Eric, had thought that the plan would make the president smile, but the current situation was not optimistic.

"Yo, it's so big, 30,000 tons." Eric said in a mocking tone: "It's only 30,000 tons, do you need to take 2.5 billion?" ”

As soon as Eric finished speaking, he slapped the document on the table and said: "Take it back and get it again, 14 ships are too few, since Lu Teyans said that the construction will start at the same time, let's get a few more, and the data is only exaggerated." Why are you still afraid that you won't be able to make it? You don't dare to think that the undertaker can still help you think? ”

Hipper was not in a hurry at all after hearing this, but asked with a sigh of relief: "Then will there be more naval funds next year?" ”

Eric said angrily: "How can I give you more if you have such a plan?" If you want to get more money, you have to come up with some plans that I'm willing to pay for, 14 boats, 2.5 billion? ”

Hipper, who was older after all, was too embarrassed to say something, and looked at Brauchitsch and asked him to help.

Eric asked, "Why?" Something to say. Don't stumble, do you think you're coming to me? Later, when I went out and looked to the left, Rundstedt and Toth were still waiting outside. It's just that the Navy doesn't have any family background now, otherwise why do you think I'm the first to see you? ”

The more Eric talked, the more angry he became, in Germany's consistent military spending tilt, it was really unprecedented for the Navy to be able to take 3 percent, but the shipbuilding plan taken out by the Admiralty was so shabby, which made Eric a little embarrassed and unable to get off the stage.

Without the historical punitive measures, just sending away some warships that were about to become obsolete did not hurt Germany's soft power at all, and inherited from the vested interests of the First World War, Germany's coastline from the Netherlands to the Baltic Sea coast for several hundred kilometers, large shipyards include Blom Shipyard (not merged with Foss), Foss Shipyard, Weser Shipyard, Deschy Shipyard, Royal Wilhelm Shipyard, Germania Shipyard, Bremen Shipyard and other more than a dozen shipyards with more than 60,000 tons of hydraulic forging equipment. And what these shipyards care about most is never the private business, but the orders for naval ships from the national level, but the shipbuilding plan that Hipper came up with is that it is a family and it is too little to set off waves.

"That's right, Mr. President, Marshal Hippel wants to procure some aircraft that can be used by warships for testing." Brauchitsch still helped the old-timers after all.

"Let him say it himself, what are you interjecting? The Navy is embarrassed, and you still have a light on your face? Eric still feels angry when he thinks about it.

Seeing that Eric was angry, Hipper didn't dare to be sloppy, and hurriedly explained: "The main thing is that the Navy has never had a precedent for purchasing aircraft, so it doesn't dare to spend all the money." ”

It's just that Hipper killed him, and what he didn't expect was that Eric didn't even pay attention to him next, he rushed directly to the door of the office and shouted at Annata: "Let Thort in!" ”

After a while, Toth walked in quickly, and was a little puzzled to see that Hipper had not left the court.

When Eric saw that Toth had arrived, he said, "Tell me about your military purchase plan and let the Admiralty hear about it." ”

Toth also followed Hipper's example and spread out the document and planned to read it from beginning to end, but was directly stopped by Eric and said, "Let's not talk about the details for the time being, pick some important ones and tell me." ”

"Okay, Mr. President, we intend to procure 400 Do16 aircraft and 20 modified F-220C aircraft for testing." After Toth finished speaking, he found that Brauchitsch had sat on the sofa with his head covered, while Hipper, who was looking at him, with an expression that was obviously gloating.

"Gone?" Eric asked angrily.

"There are also some artillery shells that are not spent on research and development." Toth replied.

"2.5 billion? If I'm not mistaken, a Do16 is 80,000 marks, and an F-220C will not exceed 360,000 marks, how much does this add up? Eric didn't bother to get up after saying this, and said to Brauchitsch: "Let Rundstedt come in too." ”

Rundstedt was actually standing outside for a long time, and after hearing Eric's words, he pushed the door and came in.

"You're fast, you heard everything they said?"

"Well, the Army's procurement list." Rundstedt said as he placed the list on the table. Different from the navy and air force, the list of the army is too neat, and it is clear at a glance, because of the national conditions.

"At present, there are 19 factories that can produce No. III tanks, and the 10 largest ones can produce about 30 tanks per month, and the Type IIIA tank is mainly supplied to the training of armored forces because of the small number of orders. Krupp and Rheinland received orders for 200 vehicles each, and Dresden and Otto received orders for 100 vehicles each. ”

"Well, just keep it up at this pace for now, are there any new plans? If you say it directly, I won't watch it and let them all listen. Eric stamped the paper again.

On the basis of Type IIIA, both Guderian and Manstein were more in favor of enhancing the mobility of the tank, so they discussed the plan of IIIB with the designer, mainly to enhance off-road performance, speed and so on. However, Rommel guy prefers firepower, so he designed the IIIC program to increase the caliber of artillery and improve the performance of some tanks. Both programs are carried out simultaneously. ”

"Oh? Which company did the IIIB design work with? "When it comes to tanks, Eric is very interested, and the generals at the bottom have their own opinions on the performance of tanks in Eric's opinion, it is very normal for everyone, everyone's habits are different, experience is different, and the requirements for tanks will naturally be different, which will have an impact on the use of tanks in the future, tactical layout, and tactical use, and Eric will not object.

"The IIIB program is currently involving Henschel and Benz." Rundstedt was quick to answer.

"What about IIC?"

"Bavarian Maschinenbau, BMW, Siemens, Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nuremberg AG, Porsche."

"Why are so many companies involved in the IIIC program? How is there no Eric Arsenal involved? "It's strange that Eric actually wanted to ask why Eric Arsenal wasn't involved in either of these projects. To say that he is technically strong, Eric is confident that his arsenal is definitely the best in the world.

"The performance indicators of the IIC were so high that no company had been willing to participate until Franz Josef Pap, the head of Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nuremberg AG, approached several other companies to work together, each with different technology offers." Rundstedt then added: "Didn't Mr. President advocate this before? ”

"I've advocated it, but don't just follow the cat and draw the tiger, it's not just a casual cooperation that can produce results, you have to learn to match." Eric said patiently: "Aonyu Machinery took the lead because he was confident that the engine technology could meet the requirements, and Siemens was involved. Communication equipment? Isn't there an Eric Arsenal? At the end of the day, Eric couldn't forget his business.

"That's right, Mr. President. Eric Arsenal was not uninvited, but declined. Your lady seems to have put all her energy into the research and development of medium-caliber artillery..." Rundstedt then replied: "Benz joined this time as an armor supplier. ”

"Armor?" Eric asked curiously, "Can they still play with armor?" What's going on. ”

"It is said that they were inspired by stainless steel and terraalumin, and they also developed a material that made it stronger, a little stronger than today's homogeneous steel." Rundstedt didn't know the details either, so he had to explain it this way.

"Okay, although the armored division is important, the other brothers of the army also have to take care of it, what about other aspects?"

Speaking of this, Rundstedt finally had some difficulty speaking, and looked at Brauchitsch, hoping that his boss would come and solve the siege.