As soon as the thought arose in Wilhelm II's mind, it immediately caught his nerves like a drug. At the beginning of the empire, Germany was busy with its own domestic economic construction, and was too concerned about the huge profits in overseas markets. In the past 10 years, only a few warships and weapons and equipment have flowed into the Qing army, which is fundamentally different from large-scale commodity dumping. That ancient country had a population of more than 400 million, more than all of Europe combined; If this market can be developed, how long can the British Empire stay on the throne of the world?

Now that there is turmoil in Korea, the forces of both sides are extending to the peninsula, and the relations between Qing and Japan are suddenly strained, this is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for Germany. As long as Germany was willing to sell the Qing court the latest combat ships; When the bilateral war reached the point where it was on the verge of breaking out, the existing ships could be used as bait to get the Qing court to sign a treaty favorable to the sale of German goods. With the extremely high cost performance of imperial products, it is only a matter of time before it opens up a new world in the Qing market! In this way, the empire only needs to pay a small price, and can obtain benefits that are completely disproportionate to the payment, where to find a second such opportunity?

It's just that...... Japan is a country supported by the British, and if it supplies arms to its enemies, it will be very difficult for the British to say it...... Thinking of this, Wilhelm II frowned slightly. Although he is not very interested in the British, and with Germany's current strength, he no longer has to look at Britain's face in everything, but the relationship between the two countries is the best policy to maintain friendship if it can be maintained!

"Dear grandmother...... It's not that William insists on going against your old man, it's a rare opportunity! If the grandson does not do it, he will be sorry for the 50 million citizens of Germany; William is imperative in this matter, and his grandson will definitely compensate you in person another day! ”

Wilhelm II muttered, having already made up his mind. He stared at the second son in front of him, and said with a smile: "It's rare that you have the heart to open up the situation for my Germany's foreign arms sales." Well, let's just follow your previous plan and go on your trip around the world. But I'll have to choose a faster ship for you, lest the two nations go to war while you're still at sea!" ”

Seeing that Wilhelm II nodded in agreement, Qing Ying was overjoyed and asked, "Which ships is my father going to sell to the Qing people?" ”

Wilhelm II waved his hand and said, "Well, I still have to discuss with Alfred and some other naval leaders before making a decision." Now go and see your mother and tell her about it. ”

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Qingying's cheap mother, whose full name was Augusta Victoria, was the daughter of Duke Friedrich Augustenberg and married the 22-year-old Wilhelm II in 1881. Although Wilhelm II had a crush on his cousin in his early years, now the wife of the Russian prince Grand Duke Sergei, and wrote several love poems for her; But the relationship between William and his wife has always been very good, and in Ettel's memory, he has not seen a picture of the two arguing.

When Qingying arrived at the residence of Empress Victoria, she saw the mistress of the court sitting on a chair, enjoying the time for afternoon tea. Seeing Qingying coming, Queen Victoria was very pleased, she stretched out her arms, held Qingying's head in her arms and rubbed it, her graceful face was full of satisfaction.

Regarding the slightly corrupt attribute of her cheap mother, Qingying has changed from initial resistance to current welcome in the past half a year. When Empress Victoria had had enough, Qingying got out of her arms and said, "Mother, my father has already agreed to my plan for a trip around the world. ”

"Ah, that'......" Queen Victoria's face showed disappointment, as if someone had snatched her favorite toy. However, this expression did not last long, and her face returned to its normal expression. She sighed softly and smiled, "Go ahead." It's not good for you to stay inside the palace all the time, and it's not a good thing for you to go outside and see this colorful world. By the way, when are you going to go? ”

"Because I'm in a hurry, it's estimated that it's only a few days." Qingying replied.

“Oh！ Lord Almighty, why would it be so fast? I'm going to take you to Bavaria once before you leave! Empress Victoria covered her mouth in surprise, "Ettel, can you tell me why you're in a hurry?" ”

Qingying then recounted the previous conversation between his Wilhelm II to his cheap mother.

"No, you're in a hurry to go to Qingguo!" Empress Victoria raised her forehead with her hand, as if she had heard something that worried her the most, and her voice became quick, "But according to what you said, there is going to be a war in that place!" You traveled thousands of miles to the past, is it just to earn this kind of warship arms money? William, who was damn this day, actually agreed to it like that? What if something happens to you there? ”

"Don't worry, Mother, I went there only in a symbolic sense, in reality it was nothing more than a trip! The Qing Kingdom is so big, it won't be occupied by Japan all at once! As soon as the fighting is 500 miles away, I will evacuate immediately. Qingying said confidently

"Then, you have to take care of yourself...... Empress Victoria's eyes were slightly red, and she once again hugged Qingying's head in her arms and rubbed it, as if this could soothe her heart a little, "This time you go to the Far East, you don't run around, just stay in Kyoto in Qingguo, which is a relatively safe place." By the way, you can't come back in half a year, and you have to learn to add clothes by yourself when the weather is cold...... If you feel unwell, you have to learn to go to the doctor on your own...... Don't go to dangerous places......"

Queen Victoria babbled on and on, with a hint of sadness in her words; Qingying finally got out of her arms again, and when she heard this, she could only nod vigorously like a chick pecking rice. waited until the twilight sank in the west before Qingying was finally able to retire first on the pretext of having dinner; At this time, the outcome of Wilhelm II's consultation with his ministers had already been decided.

On April 3, 1894, the German Foreign Ministry held a press conference, announcing that it would send a special formation consisting of the battleship "Brandenburg" and the medical supply ship "Breslau" to sail around the world and visit Britain, the United States, Qing and Russia. The second son of the Kaiser will also sail for follow-up.

The battleship Brandenburg was completed on November 19, 1893, and its displacement exceeded 10,000 tons for the first time among German capital ships. The 12 round boilers and two reciprocating steam engines provided 10,000 hp of power and could drive at 16 knots at a combat displacement of 11,000 tons. The ship is equipped with 3 twin 283mm main guns, which have the power of splitting mountains and seas; The intertwined net of fire with eight 105-mm secondary guns, eight 88-mm rapid-fire guns, and 12 37-mm guns was enough to discourage any torpedo boat that tried to sneak attack; The 400 mm waterline armor is as solid as a mountain, and it can stand tall even when bombarded at close range by battleship-class guns!

This battleship, which represents the highest level of German shipbuilding, was originally loved by everyone from the Kaiser to the sailors; However, due to a series of butterfly effects caused by Qingying, this class of large ships, which had just been completed, seemed outdated to Wilhelm II and Tirpitz. Compared with the products of the European powers in the same period, her performance is at the middle and lower level, and it is difficult to mix in front of Britain, France and Italy; The place that belongs to her should be in the Far Eastern Sea, thousands of miles away. If the Beiyang Naval Division had this battleship, it would definitely be a one-sided battle for the Japanese Navy!

I was dragged by my classmates to drink a night beer today, sorry for uploading it at this time