In order to catch up with the Austro-Hungarian Navy, the combined fleet of the German Navy began to pick up speed. Originally, the fleet was cruising at a speed of 15 knots. Because it was thought that the Austro-Hungarian navy would sail westward. In that case, just wait for them to come to the door themselves. However, now the Austro-Hungarian Navy is trying to escape from the other direction. In order to prevent the boiled duck from flying, the German Combined Fleet had to speed up its pursuit.

Fortunately, the capital ships of the German Navy are almost all cutting-edge warships. The maximum speed of those battleships was also generally above 25 knots. For those battlecruisers, the maximum speed can be increased to more than 28 knots. If the boiler is ventilated under strong pressure, it is not difficult to increase the speed to 30 knots. It's just that that state won't last long, otherwise, the boiler will probably explode.

As for those small and medium-sized warships, the speed was all more than 30 knots. Therefore, the entire fleet increased the speed to 23 knots, which was not a problem, and there was even room for it.

Although, the distance between the combined fleet of the German Navy and the Austro-Hungarian Navy was more than a thousand kilometers. However, with the German Navy in full pursuit, their distance was rapidly shrinking. Moreover, the Austro-Constitutional Navy, which is not yet known about it.

In Berlin, Germany, Qin Tian was also woken up in his deep sleep. Admiral Reinhardt? Field Marshal Scheer came to see him overnight, and it was clear that something was wrong with the Combined Fleet.

"Your Majesty, I'm very sorry to disturb your rest!" Reinhart? Marshal Scheer looked apologetic. Previously, he had also sworn that the Combined Fleet would be able to crush the Austro-Hungarian Navy. But I didn't expect that there would be such a big problem now.

"What's going on?" Qin Tian didn't blame Reinhardt because his sleep was disturbed? Field Marshal Scheer.

"That's right, Your Majesty. The Austro-Hungarian Navy, instead of sailing westward, as we expected, turned eastward. The Combined Fleet judged that the Austro-Hungarian Navy had abandoned entering the Atlantic Ocean through Gibraltar and had chosen to go to the Indian Ocean through the Suez Canal. It then travels from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean and finally to the United States. "Reinhardt? Marshal Scheer said.

Qin Tian couldn't help frowning, of course he could see that the Austro-Hungarian Navy would certainly go around in a big circle if it chose such a route. However, it also caused a lot of trouble for the pursuit of the German Navy.

"How long will it take for the Combined Fleet to catch up with the Austro-Hungarian Navy?" Qin Tian asked.

"Your Majesty, at this moment the combined fleet is more than a thousand kilometers from the Austro-Hungarian Navy. However, Admiral Hipper had already ordered the fleet to accelerate to 23 knots. At this rate, it will be possible to catch up with the Austro-Hungarian Navy in a week at the latest. ”

"A week's time? At the pace of the Austro-Hungarian Navy, they were already in the Red Sea, and even close to the Indian Ocean. However, with the strength of the combined fleet, even if the Austro-Hungarian navy escaped, it would definitely be able to catch up with them. I guess that's not too much of a problem! Qin Tian said optimistically.

"Yes, Your Majesty. General Hipper had already made a plan. This time, it was absolutely impossible to let the Austro-Hungarian Navy escape. "Reinhardt? Marshal Scheer said through gritted teeth.

The Austro-Hungarian Navy was still unwilling to give in at this time, but chose to fight the trapped beasts, which made Reinhardt? Marshal Scheer was speechless. The Austro-Hungarian Navy, this is clearly to make trouble for the German Navy. Of course, the Austro-Hungarian Navy did this only for its own survival. The perspectives and positions of the two sides are different, and the way of thinking about the problem is naturally different.

"So be it, I have confidence in Admiral Hipper and the Combined Fleet. He will definitely be able to deal with the Austro-Hungarian navy. Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Reinhart? Marshal Scheer was relieved when he heard Qin Tian say this.

In the Mediterranean, the Austro-Hungarian Navy was moving eastward.

"Your Majesty, the destroyers of the Germans, are still following us. The news that made us change the route may have leaked. The German Navy, I'm afraid, has increased its speed and is beginning to catch up with us. "Anton? Admiral House was a little worried.

"The Germans must have been astonished to learn that we were not sailing west, but east! I really wanted to see the shocked look on their faces. Karl I said with a smile, as if pleased with his wit.

"Let them chase after the pursuit, we are thousands of kilometers away from the German fleet. By the time they caught up, we had all passed through the Suez Canal and entered the Red Sea. Even, already in the Indian Ocean. When the time comes, it will be easier to get rid of the Germans. Karl I said nonchalantly.

"As for the German destroyers that are following us, send a fleet to disperse them! Those destroyers are like flies, it's a bit annoying! Karl I continued.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Anton? Admiral House nodded.

The Austro-Hungarian Navy sent a fleet of light cruisers and destroyers to drive away the destroyers of the German Navy. However, the destroyers of the German Navy took advantage of their speed and quickly avoided them. Several times in a row, the Austro-Hungarian Navy could not do anything about it. In the absence of any way, the German Navy could only acquiesce in the tracking. Only when the time comes to pass through the Suez Canal, will we find a way.

Three days later, the Austro-Hungarian Navy entered the Suez Canal. In the face of the powerful Austro-Crarian navy, neither Egypt nor Germany's security forces stationed in the canal zone could not stop it, and could only watch the Austro-Crarian navy pass through the canal. Even the Austro-Hungarian navy opened fire on the barracks of the security forces as they passed through the canal, destroying the barracks. Fortunately, the security forces were informed in advance and withdrew from the camp. Otherwise, there will definitely be heavy casualties.

In the process, the combined fleet of the German Navy has been catching up. They succeeded in reducing the speed by more than 600 kilometers. However, the distance between the two sides is still more than 600 kilometers.

After the passage of the Austro-Hungarian Navy through the Suez Canal, Anton? Admiral House proposed a plan for the Austro-Hungarian Navy to leave a few capital ships to take advantage of the terrain at the mouth of the canal to block the German Navy here and buy time for the escape of the main fleet of the Austro-Hungarian Navy. However, Karl I hesitated. Because, he didn't want the Austro-Hungarian Navy to pay too much loss.