"So much money? Those decommissioned battleships actually sold for 1.6 billion marks? Qin Tian was dumbfounded, looking at Marshal Tirpitz with a smile on his face, he completely felt that the world was too crazy. How can those countries be so rich?

"Your Majesty, this is indeed far beyond everyone's expectations. The eighteen capital ships alone fetched a whopping price of 1.22 billion marks. "Marshal Count Tirpitz's old face was about to laugh like a chrysanthemum.

Although, he will soon be retired from active duty. However, being able to get such a large sum of money for the navy before retiring from service, Marshal Count Tirpitz was still very satisfied.

"Well, the Navy has such a large sum of money. The rest of the days were much better. At least, the construction of those capital ships that I got from the British did not need to be allocated any additional funds. The replacement of the rest of those small and medium-sized warships can also be launched! Qin Tian said.

The German navy was very large, but there were also a large number of obsolete warships. These warships have played a significant role in past wars. However, it is not very suitable for war in the future environment. Therefore, Qin Tian hopes that the navy can be renewed.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Marshal Count Tirpitz nodded. Although, these jobs will be left to his successors to complete. However, even if he was retired, Marshal Count Tirpitz would be very concerned about the development of the navy. After all, the German Navy can be counted as single-handedly built by him. For the navy, Marshal Count Tirpitz had inseparable feelings.

"By the way, which countries bought those capital ships?" Qin Tian asked.

After all, the sale of these capital ships will have a great impact on the naval strength of countries around the world. Even if Germany is the world's leading power, this must be taken into account.

"Your Majesty, Austria-Hungary bought the most. They photographed the battleship East Prussia, three Moltke-class battlecruisers, and four Caesar-class battleships except Frederick the Great! Marshal Count Tirpitz said.

Qin Tian couldn't help frowning: "It seems that the support given by the Americans to Austria-Hungary is beyond our expectations!" ”

"Yes, Your Majesty. With these eight capital ships alone, Austria-Hungary spent 657 million marks! Marshal Count Tirpitz replied.

"It seems that our Mediterranean fleet is in trouble. The next step is to be very stressful. Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Majesty. But I still believe that the Mediterranean Fleet can handle it. "Marshal Count Tirpitz was confident in the Mediterranean Fleet.

Qin Tian nodded, the strength of the Austro-Hungarian Navy was completely based on the number of capital ships. However, in terms of quality, it was far inferior to the Mediterranean fleet of the German Navy. Not to mention, the Mediterranean Fleet, although it has only seven capital ships. However, in future planning, they will be equipped with two aircraft carriers. When the time comes, it will not be too much of a problem for the combat effectiveness of the Mediterranean Fleet to crush the Austro-Hungarian Navy. At the same time, those islands in the Mediterranean that Germany acquired, fighters could also be deployed. This was also a great threat to the Austro-Hungarian navy. In the event of a conflict or even a war between the two sides, the German Navy could inflict heavy losses on the Austro-Hungarian Navy with its fighter planes alone. Or even send them all to the bottom of the sea. When the time comes, the battleships, which Austria-Hungary spent a lot of money on, will look useless.

"However, the growing proximity of Austria-Hungary and the United States is a cause for our vigilance. The Americans have not given up on making trouble for us until now! Qin Tian sighed.

"Your Majesty, it's all for their own benefit. The Americans know very well that when the empire becomes stronger, it will further reduce their interests. Therefore, making trouble for the empire in advance is their best choice at this stage. Marshal Count Tirpitz said.

Qin Tian nodded: "No matter what tricks the Americans do, the empire will still win in the end!" ”

Qin Tian was very confident in this.

After all, Germany is much more powerful than the Third Reich, the head of another time and space. The foundation is also much better. There's no reason why Germany should lose with so many good hands.

Of course, Qin Tian couldn't take it lightly because of this. After all, the enemy is still very strong.

"Except for Austria-Hungary? How much did other countries buy? Qin Tian asked.

"The Ottoman Turkish Empire auctioned three, two Blucher-class battlecruisers and the battleship Ostfrisland. However, judging by the expressions of the representatives of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, they were clearly not very happy with this. During the auction, Fatih Pasha and Crown Prince Karl also broke out into fierce confrontations many times, and the competition between the two was very serious. Marshal Count Tirpitz said.

Qin Tian touched his chin and said with a smile, "This is interesting. Perhaps, we can find a way to strengthen the Ottoman Turkish Empire. In this way, the situation in the Mediterranean can be further complicated. And the pressure on our Mediterranean fleet will be much smaller. ”

Marshal Count Tirpitz nodded: "If the Ottoman Turkish Empire wishes, the Empire can build more powerful capital ships for them." After all, the capital ship with a 380 mm caliber gun will become the standard configuration of all first-class naval powers. Built for the Ottoman Turkish Empire, it's nothing either! ”

"Then do it! If the Ottoman Turks are willing to spend money, build for them! Qin Tian clapped his hands and said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Marshal Count Tirpitz replied.

In addition, the Republic of Chile photographed the Nassau, Posen, Helgoland and Frederick the Great. However, they offered to use mineral resources to pay for the purchase of the ship. Marshal Count Tirpitz said.

"Well, you can promise them!" Qin Tian replied. Chile has a close relationship with Germany, and it is natural to support them.

"Brazil photographed the Rhineland and Oldenburg. Argentina photographed the West. Marshal Tirpitz continued.

"It seems that the situation in South America is about to change! The Chileans have bought so many capital ships this time, and their naval strength has completely surpassed that of Brazil and Argentina. Perhaps, war will break out soon. For the sake of the Empire, we have to prepare early! Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Marshal Count Tirpitz fully agreed with this.