"Your Royal Highness the Prince, let's first take a look at the warships that Germany built for China. I have to admit that the Chinese designers of warships are geniuses. Whether it is a 'Longxing-class' battleship or a 'Longfei-class' battlecruiser, they are extremely powerful battleships. Marshal Tirpitz said.

"Of course, I can't wait to see those ships." Wu Haoxuan said. One of the main reasons for this visit to Europe was to bring all these warships back with them. Otherwise, if the situation is tense and the Germans directly detain these battleships, it will be empty. This is very likely to happen. During World War I, didn't the British seize the battleships originally built for the Ottoman Turkish Empire? Renamed 'Agincourt', it joined the Royal Navy's operational sequence. Moreover, the British directly swallowed the money paid by the Ottoman Turkish Empire for the construction of warships, and did not return a single cent to the Ottoman Turkish Empire. This led to the Ottoman Turkish Empire joining the Allied War.

The group walked quickly to a pier where two 'Longxing-class' battleships and two 'Longfei-class' battlecruisers belonging to the Chinese Navy were moored. The towering mast seems to be about to reach into the sky. The huge hull of the ship is like a hill.

The 'Longxing-class' battle cruisers had a full load displacement of nearly 30,000 tons, and there was only a difference of 30,000 tons of 200 tons. The 'Longfei-class' battle cruisers also have a full load displacement of more than 28,000 tons. Such a warship, in the world, is definitely the largest warship in the world. Even the 'Orion-class' battleships being built by the British Navy cannot be compared.

Of course, the "Caesar-class" battlecruisers, which the Germans improved on the basis of the "Longxing-class" battlecruisers and the "Longfei-class" battlecruisers, as well as the "Moltke-class" battlecruisers, had a larger displacement. In particular, the 'Caesar-class' battleships have a displacement of more than 30,000 tons. This was mainly due to the fact that the 'Longxing-class' battleships were equipped with four twin 343-mm guns, and the main guns installed on the apostle were eliminated. The Caesar-class battleships were still equipped with five twin 343 mm guns.

"That's tough!" Wu Haoxuan couldn't help but sigh from his heart. Huge displacement. It means strong defense. Coupled with a 343 mm gun of 50 times the caliber, it has extremely powerful power. The thick muzzle of the main cannon undoubtedly represents strong firepower.

The people on the Chinese Empire side who accompanied him were also shocked. These warships belong to the Imperial Navy! When these warships are added to the Imperial Navy, it will inevitably further increase the strength of the Imperial Navy. The Empire's voice in the Far East. It will also be improved again. Even if the British want to interfere in the Empire, I am afraid they will have to weigh it carefully, whether it is worth it.

"See His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!" The officers and men of the Imperial Navy, who were undergoing training in Germany, wore white naval uniforms and stood on the side of the ship to greet Wu Haoxuan. Each of them is full of admiration for Wu Haoxuan. It was Wu Haoxuan who made the Chinese Navy have such a powerful warship. Otherwise, the Chinese Navy will be able to continue to exist, let alone have such powerful warships. It's hard to say.

"You've worked hard!" Wu Haoxuan said loudly. These thousands of naval officers and men traveled thousands of miles to Germany to receive warships and conduct sea trials with them. The suffering is not enough for outsiders.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, I envy His Highness, with such excellent soldiers. They are definitely the hardest-working, hardest-working soldiers I have ever seen. I believe. The Imperial Chinese Navy will certainly be able to become a first-class navy in the world. Marshal Tirpitz said.

"I'm borrowing you with a good word. I believe. The German Navy was also able to get its wish. Wu Haoxuan said with a smile. The desire of the German Navy was to defeat the British Navy and become a world hegemon. This goal is undoubtedly what the Germans are striving for.

"Your Royal Highness the Prince, these four warships have already undergone sea trials. When your visit is over, you'll be able to take it with you. I believe. This will radically change the maritime power of the entire Far East. Marshal Tirpitz said.

"Yes, Your Excellency. Thank you to the German Reich for helping us. Wu Haoxuan expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Germans. Although, the Germans also had bad intentions and wanted to use the Chinese Empire as a pawn. But. Their help saved a lot of time for the Imperial Navy, which is undoubtedly worthy of recognition. If this were not the case, it would probably take another decade or even longer for the Imperial Navy to develop to its current size. By then, the daylilies were already cold. Not to mention meddling in the world and sharing benefits.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, you are too polite. The German Empire has always regarded the Chinese Empire as our most important friend. Crown Prince William said.

"The Chinese Empire also regarded Germany as an important friend of ours." Wu Haoxuan knew what Crown Prince William meant. However, he did not give Crown Prince William a satisfactory answer.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the special train is ready. Let's go. Tomorrow morning, we will be able to arrive in Berlin. However, I can only grieve His Highness, and I will spend the night on the special train tonight. Crown Prince William said.

"Everything will be done according to the arrangement of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Wu Haoxuan nodded.

The special train of the German royal family has long been parked at the railway station. Their special trains are much more luxurious. Although Wu Haoxuan's own special train is also very good, if it is compared with the special train of the German royal family, it will be a little shabby.

Dinner was also eaten on a special train, and the Germans were really not very good at food. Compared to their talent in mechanics, their talent in gastronomy is much lacking.

Fortunately, Wu Haoxuan and others are not so picky about food. As long as you can fill your stomach, that's it. In his eyes, the delicacies of the mountains and seas and ordinary home-cooked food are all the same.

After dinner, the waiter on the special train brought fragrant coffee, and the two sides began to chat.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, this trip to the UK must be unforgettable!" Crown Prince William said.

Wu Haoxuan nodded: "Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Compared to Europe, the Far East is too barren. Although, China has already begun to develop its industry. However, we are still very far behind. It will be a long time before it compares with Europe. ”

Crown Prince William showed a hint of pride on his face, and in his eyes, he indeed regarded China as a poor and backward wilderness.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Chinese Empire is a friend of the German Empire, and we will do our best to help China develop. I believe that with the help of Germany, Chinese industry will soon be able to develop as well. Crown Prince William said.

"Thank you so much." Wu Haoxuan said. It's just that he doesn't think so in his heart. After this war, Germany will suffer unprecedented losses. I'm afraid it's not as good as China, which has made a lot of war windfalls.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, I don't know what Your Excellency thought about my last proposal?" Crown Prince William asked.

"Your Royal Highness, your proposal makes me very embarrassed. The current Chinese Empire is at a critical moment in its development. We do not want this development to be interrupted by war. So, we are trying to avoid war. Wu Haoxuan said.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, although, joining the war will interrupt the development of China. However, after we defeat the Entente, China will share a large share of the war dividends. At that time, this will further accelerate China's development. China will also become a truly world-class power. German Foreign Minister Holwig also said.

"Your Excellency, in fact we were warned by the British before we left England. The British demanded that we better stay away from the war and seize the time to develop ourselves. If we get involved in the war, they will cost us dearly. China has only just begun to develop its industry, and there is still a big gap between China and the United Kingdom. So, we have to think about it carefully. Tang Shaoyi said suddenly.

Tang Shaoyi did this completely to put the blame on the British. The reason why the Germans supported the Chinese Empire was to draw the Chinese Empire into the Central Powers. However, the Chinese Empire had already analyzed that it was unlikely that the Allies would win the war. Even if China joins the ranks, it will be difficult to win. Therefore, China will not take a position in the short term, let alone choose to join the allies. However, in the face of German pressure, the Chinese Empire had to come up with a good excuse. Pushing everything to the British is undoubtedly the best thing to do.

"Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The British have warned us sternly. The strength of the Chinese Empire is still very weak, and if it is to confront the British, it will not be strong enough. So, we have to be careful. Wu Haoxuan looked apologetic.

"Damn the British, they always do. They claim to be the hegemon of the world and point fingers at other countries. The desire for other nations to revolve around their will was much to the disgust of the German Reich. That's why we have to unite against the British and break the world system they have built. Crown Prince William said.

"Your Royal Highness, I completely agree with you. However, this is undoubtedly a very important decision for the Chinese Empire. So, we have to think twice before making a decision. I hope His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can understand. Wu Haoxuan said.

Although, Crown Prince William was very annoyed in his heart. However, there is no other way. There is only another way to make the Chinese Empire decide. (To be continued.) )

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