Chapter 20 Debate Conference

Qin Tian talked with Wilhelm II and Marshal Count Tirpitz until two o'clock in the morning. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info Although, both Wilhelm II and Marshal Count Tirpitz approved of Qin Tian's design scheme. But if they were to immediately make up their minds to build the battleships designed by Qin Tian, it was still a little unlikely.

The construction of battleships is not child's play, and the construction of each battleship takes two or three years. Of course, the British Navy's battleship 'Dreadnought' took a year from construction to launch. If you count the time of outfitting and sea trials, by the time of service, it has already taken two years.

Therefore, before the construction of a battleship begins, it must be fully demonstrated. Make sure nothing goes wrong and avoid all kinds of problems after the start of construction. In that case, it will undoubtedly be very troublesome to solve those problems again.

In particular, Germany's military spending on naval development is already very limited, and if a problem arises, it will be a heavy blow to the German navy. This would make the gap between them and the British Navy even wider. So both Wilhelm II and Marshal Count Tirpitz had to be careful.

"It seems that tomorrow afternoon's debate meeting will not be easy. I don't know what those old antiques from the Naval Technical Committee will choose. Qin Tian muttered a few words, and then fell asleep.

That's right, Wilhelm II decided that the Naval Technical Committee would examine Qin Tian's design plan and decide whether to start building the battleships designed by Qin Tian. However, those people in the Navy's Technical Committee were originally known for their old-fashionedness, and it was undoubtedly very difficult to get them to accept new things, especially the new battleships designed by Qin Tian, a boy who had just turned sixteen. If Qin Tian's design plan is chosen, wouldn't it prove that those experts in the navy are all waste? They can't afford to lose face!

Although, the next day it was Christmas. But it was about the next class of battleships of the Navy, which was undoubtedly very important for the German Navy. Therefore, the senior officials of the Navy's Technical Committee were all notified. At two o'clock in the afternoon, they all gathered in the meeting room of the Naval Technical Committee. It can be said that whether the battleship designed by Qin Tian can become a reality depends on the decision of these people. Of course, as a designer, Qin Tian will also attend this demonstration, explain his design concept to these experts, and persuade them.

Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Navy, von ? Count Warren, seated on the throne. Also seated were Sir Dietrich, Director of Naval Shipbuilding, Commodore Gusard, naval weapons expert, Bruckner, chief engineer of the Naval Technical Committee, and Erich, designer of naval warships. Dawson, Navy Chief of Cabinet, Admiral Mueller.

"Your Excellency, why did Your Majesty and Your Excellency the Marshal be so hasty this time, let's argue for a battleship designed by a teenager. When did a battleship be designed by a young man? In that case, what are you going to do with us! Sir Dietrich complained. As the oldest shipbuilding director of the German Navy, and at the same time the best naval engineer, he had his own pride, and thought that this demonstration meeting was pure nonsense. What's more, today is Christmas, and they can't reunite with their families, but they have to waste time here, so they naturally have a lot of opinions in their hearts.

"Yes, Your Excellency. Prince Oscar is only sixteen years old, and at such an age, it is time to design battleships when he should be studying in school, isn't that a joke? What's more, I heard that His Royal Highness the prince is very stubborn, and he tried every means to avoid studying at the Kiel Naval Academy. Can such a person design any amazing battleships? I'm skeptical. Bruckner, chief engineer of the Naval Technical Committee, also looked contemptuous.

"Well, folks, Prince Oscar may be a genius." Feng? Count Warren said. As chairman of the Naval Technical Committee, he has always adhered to the principle that the German Navy should be careful in its development and ensure that nothing goes wrong. Because if their decision was wrong, it would bring huge losses to the German Navy. Now Wilhelm II and Marshal Count Tirpitz asked them to demonstrate the battleship designed by Qin Tian, von? Count Warren has made up his mind that he will adhere to strict standards and will definitely not let this design pass easily.

"Your Excellency, Prince Oscar is indeed a genius. However, it was a genius in business, not in shipbuilding. "Navy warship designer Erich? Dawson also said. Of course, there was a hint of teasing in his tone. In the eyes of these technical experts, Qin Tian's welfare lottery company is simply an opportunistic company, even if it makes a huge amount of wealth, so what is it?

"Alright, everybody, shut up, and the five-minute debate meeting will begin." Admiral Mueller, Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Navy, reminded. Although, at this time, Qin Tian and they had not yet come. But it's always bad to talk about royalty behind your back.

Two minutes later, the group entered the conference room. Headed by Crown Prince William. Wilhelm II was too busy today to attend the debate in person. However, in order to show the importance he attached to this argument, he sent Crown Prince William as his representative.

He was followed by Field Marshal Count Tirpitz, who, as the head of the German Navy, was of course to attend such a major event as the capital ships of the lower class of the German Navy.

Prince Heinrich, commander of the High Seas Fleet, also came. He is the younger brother of Kaiser Wilhelm II, who has been serving in the German Navy and has a huge influence in the German Navy. Almost all of the battleships built by the German Navy were given to the High Seas Fleet. So, in terms of the capital ships of the next rank, he has a say.

The one who walked last was Qin Tian. He didn't expect that there would be such a big battle. Originally, in his opinion, as long as William II and Marshal Tirpitz nodded, wouldn't everything be a certainty? But now it seems that it is not as simple as he thought. To convince those old antiques, Qin Tian also felt great pressure. After all, he is so young now that even going to college is just a name for himself at the Naval Academy. It will undoubtedly be very difficult to convince these experts of him.

However, Qin Tian had already made up his mind, even if the argument did not pass, he would insist on building. It's a big deal, all the funds are paid by him, and he's not bad for money right now anyway!