Chapter 302: Patience for the Time Being
After the outbreak of the war, Qin Tian's Deutsche Industrial Group was also greatly affected, especially the German Welfare Lottery Company, except for the business of the Allies and the United States, which was still carrying out normally, the business of the rest of the countries had been forced to stop. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć infoThe Entente, in particular, had long forbidden Qin Tian to steal the wealth of the Entente in such a way.
Daimler AG has also been greatly affected, and the production of sedans has been reduced to a minimum. The rest of the production capacity is used to produce trucks and jeeps, which are urgently needed by the army, to ensure the army's needs in transporting materials and personnel.
Of course, Deutsche Shipyards, as well as Deutsche Arms and Deutsche Aircraft Manufacturing, have shown explosive growth. During the war, these military industries were supposed to be the most profitable time.
For Qin Tian, who was rich and invincible, providing weapons and tanks to several legions on the Western Front was nothing at all. Even though, the money needs to be paid by him temporarily. For Qin Tian, wealth is just a string of numbers, if he can exchange this wealth for the German Empire to win this war, then he will definitely not hesitate to scatter his family property.
Long before the outbreak of the war, Qin Tian wanted to strengthen the strength of the army. But unfortunately, because of Moltke's obstruction, he was only able to influence the 8th Legion. Now, with the will of Wilhelm II, plus von? Falkenhain became the chief of the general staff again, so Qin Tian would naturally be able to infiltrate the army without any scruples, further enhancing his influence.
"Oscar, when will the Imperial Navy be able to defeat the British?" Wilhelm II asked.
The strategy on land had been formulated, and Wilhelm II's eyes had shifted to the sea. The German navy had gained an advantage in the great war with the British navy, which made Wilhelm II very satisfied, and proved that he was right to vigorously support the development of the navy over the years.
"Father, the Navy is still carrying out the strategy of strangling the British. The British sea transport lines in the Atlantic Ocean are already on the verge of being sunk by our broken fleets and submarines. However, the Navy noticed that many merchant ships flying the American flag were traveling between Britain and the United States. You don't have to think about it to know that the British, when they were about to be strangled by us, could only bow their heads and ask the Americans for help. And the Americans, apparently, have decided to support the British. Qin Tian said.
The United States would transfuse blood for the United Kingdom, which was not unexpected by Qin Tian. Germany's advantage in this war was too great. If the Entente had not received support, it was very likely that they would have lost the war. And the Americans, for the sake of their own interests, clearly do not want to see Germany win and dominate all of Europe. However, the Americans did not want to go shirtless now, so they could only support Britain in this way and let them continue to confront Germany.
"Aren't Americans afraid of making enemies with us if they do this?" Wilhelm II frowned.
"Father, when the entire European continent is in a mess and all countries are bleeding, the Americans naturally have nothing to fear. Their strong industrial strength and large population base make them a significant country. No matter which side you join, you can play a decisive role. Unless the end of the war in Europe and a real rise of a hegemon. Otherwise, the unscrupulousness of the Americans would not have stopped at all. Qin Tian said.
Wilhelm II's face was not very good-looking, and this behavior of the Americans made him very angry. In other words, when he was young, he would have declared war on the Americans desperately, letting them know the consequences of provoking the German Empire. However, Wilhelm II is no longer the same. He knew very well that under the present circumstances, Germany could no longer provoke such a strong enemy as the United States. If the Americans were pushed to the side of the Entente, it would be very disadvantageous to Germany. Unless Germany can defeat the Entente in this war and become the hegemon of the European continent. When the time comes, they will have enough strength to confront the United States, or even suppress it.
It's just that, as the saying goes, there is a knife on the head of the word ninja. Knowing that the Americans were calculating themselves, and that they could only endure it, was undoubtedly very difficult for Wilhelm II.
"Your Highness, is it possible that we will let the Americans damage the interests of the empire so unscrupulously?" Feng? Falkenhein also said. He was also very angry at the shameless behavior of the Americans.
"At this stage, we really can't do anything about the Americans. Although our army is the best in the world, it is impossible for Britain, France, Russia, and other countries to attack the United States. What's more, there is the Atlantic barrier. At this stage, our task is still to defeat the Entente. As long as the Entente is defeated, then all problems can be solved. Qin Tian said.
"Oscar, is there no other way?" Wilhelm II asked.
"Father, unless we wait until next year our navy defeats the British navy. When the time comes, we will have a strong force to target the Americans. Even with a strong navy, it will not be difficult to directly and completely blockade Britain, prohibit ships of any other country from going to Britain, and completely trap Britain. Qin Tian said.
"Is there going to be a decisive battle with the British Navy next year? The Navy is going to win, right? Wilhelm II asked.
"Yes, Father. Next year, the Navy's 'Bavaria-class' battleships and 'Mackensen-class' battlecruisers will be commissioned, and we will add eight capital ships armed with 380mm guns, which will give our navy an even greater advantage. When the time comes, the British will definitely be defeated. Qin Tian looked very confident.
In previous naval battles, the German Navy had already lost more than a dozen capital ships of the British Navy, and all of them were still the new capital ships of the British Navy. This made the German Navy have really surpassed the British Navy, even if the British Navy has the powerful 'Queen Elizabeth-class' battleships and 'Revenge-class' battleships in service in the future, the German Navy is not afraid at all. It can be said that in the event of a decisive battle with the British Navy, the victory will inevitably be won by the German Navy.
After all, Qin Tian still has too many hole cards in his hands. In addition to the main fleet, there are aircraft carriers and submarines. These weapons can pose a deadly threat to the main fleet of the British Navy.
For these reasons, the strength of the German Navy is definitely the first in the world, and it has surpassed the British Royal Navy by a lot.