Chapter 961: To Sell or Not to Sell?
"Your Majesty, since the Chinese's new fighter jets made a big difference on the battlefield in Mexico, we quickly started collecting intelligence in this area. There are quite a few engineers and scientists working in China, so we can easily get the parameters of this new fighter. This fighter was named by the Chinese FB'Hai Dongqing, fighter. Among them, F5 is the model. In other words, this is the first fighter developed by the Chinese. But we can't guarantee that there will be no or fz deposits. Hai Dongqing, the code name of this fighter, is a ferocious bird. The bucket machine has a length of 788 meters, a wingspan of 99 meters, and a height of 27 meters, using the newly developed W6 four-cylinder engine with an output of 180 horsepower. The fighter has a maximum take-off weight of 650 kg, a maximum flight speed of 180 kilometers per hour, a maximum ceiling of meters, and a cruising range of 35 hours. The armament was a 127 mm heavy machine gun with 200 rounds of ammunition. In addition, there are two hardpoints that can carry two 25-kilogram aerial bombs. There is no doubt that this is an extremely powerful fighter, at least much more powerful than our current 'Albatross, reconnaissance aircraft!' If we can import this fighter from China, we will dominate the skies of Europe! Falkenhayn said.
"Humph! Chinese are mean and shameless guys! More than 10 years ago, they deliberately built airships on a large scale, making countries around the world rush to build airships. But they quietly developed fighters. Until now, it's the first model! This shows how ill-intentioned the Chinese are! Crown Prince William said angrily. He has always looked down on China. A few months ago, when China was attacked by the Americans and was at a disadvantage on the battlefield in Mexico, he was very happy. But now that China has regained its inferiority, Germany's battlefield advantage is fading, which has only spurred him on.
The top leaders of the German government present were expressionless. However, they were a little dissatisfied with the childlike nature of Crown Prince William.
As the crown prince of Germany, he will be the emperor in the future, and if so, how can he lead Germany? What's more, even if China deceives the world, this cannot blame the Chinese, only blame China for doing too well in secrecy measures, and other countries are too stupid! And China is also an ally of Germany now, especially when Germany is still helping China, and this kind of remarks by Crown Prince Wilhelm may have a serious impact on the relations between the two countries.
"Well, Friedrich, I don't want to hear anything like that again! China is our ally, we share common goals and enemies, and I don't want the relationship between our two countries to suffer. At least until the Entente is defeated, we are close allies! Kaiser Wilhelm II said in a deep voice.
"Yes, Father, I see!" Crown Prince William hurriedly said. It's not that he doesn't know the severity, but he is unhappy, so he blurts out. He also knew that after defeating the Entente, there would inevitably be a war between China and the United States in order to compete for world hegemony. But even though China is now the most populous country in the world, it is also the largest country in terms of land area. But Crown Prince Wilhelm thought it would be very easy to defeat China if Germany could dominate Europe. After all, Europe is the heart of the world, and the Far East, although it has developed rapidly in recent years, is at least a barren, backward and ignorant region!
"If we rely on our own strength, will we be able to build such a fighter?" Wilhelm II asked. Germany was a teacher in China, but now the teachers are repeatedly surpassed by students, which makes Wilhelm II feel ashamed.
"Your Majesty, if we rely on our own strength, we will definitely be able to build such a fighter. Compared with our internal combustion engine technology, it is not much worse than China. merely
We have no experience in building advanced fighter jets as well as aero engines. If there is no physical reference, I am afraid it will take more than half a year to explore it on our own. But if we can import a batch of fighters from China, or let China export a full set of production technology to us, we can imitate a fighter with comparable performance within three months! Falkenhayn said!
"It is very difficult for Chinese to export a full set of production technology. However, it should not be very difficult to buy a batch of prototypes. However, it's also hard to say. If the Chinese attach great importance to this kind of fighter and intend to blockade other countries, I am afraid it will be difficult for us to achieve our wish! "German Chancellor Theobaden. Feng. Bateman. Holwig said.
Wilhelm II's face was a little unpleasant, if it were him, he would definitely hide this weapon that could change the course of the current war, and he would not want to share it with others, even if it was an ally. But the thought that China is likely to do this to Germany makes him feel uncomfortable.
"Do we still have a technique that the Chinese covet?" Wilhelm II asked. If the Chinese are not willing to sell, then they can only exchange it with advanced technology.
Prime Minister Holwig frowned, as if in thought. But then he found that the Chinese seemed to have emptied all German stocks during this time. In exchange for strategic materials for non-ferrous metals, Germany has provided China with a lot of advanced technology.
Seeing the appearance of Prime Minister Holwig, Wilhelm II knew that things were a little difficult, and then said: "Your Excellency, this matter will be handed over to the government, no matter what, we must obtain the relevant technology and physical objects of advanced fighters from the Chinese!" ”
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will explain to the ambassador to China!" Prime Minister Holwig said.
Faced with Kaiser Wilhelm II's request, he had no choice but to leave the task to the ambassador to China.
This is the end of today's meeting, but the atmosphere is a little tense and a little unhappy.
At the end of the meeting, Chancellor Holwig sent a letter to the German ambassador to China, August. Feng. Klinder sent a telegram instructing him to buy advanced fighter technology and a batch of fighters from the Chinese for Germany anyway. When the sleepy-eyed Auguste. Feng. When Ambassador Klinder received the telegram, his sleepiness disappeared without a trace. He knew the difficulty of the task. When the Chinese Air Force fighters were shining on the battlefield in Mexico, he contacted the Chinese Foreign Ministry to try to inquire about the possibility of Germany buying such fighters, but received no reply, which made him a little frustrated. At the same time, he is also worried that the country will demand the purchase of such fighters. Unexpectedly, now his worries have finally become a reality!
The next day, at 8 a.m. Beijing time on March 1, the German ambassador to China, August. Feng. Clinder left the embassy and went to the Chinese Prime Minister's Office to meet Prime Minister Wu Tingfang. With Germany's ties with China, his request to see Mr. Wu was not denied. On the way to the Prime Minister's Office, there were Chinese everywhere celebrating the victory of the imperial ** team in Mexico. This makes August. Feng. Clint was a little envious, and at the same time a little worried. Once the Entente had been defeated, would Germany still be able to defeat China? At least, he wouldn't have much confidence!
At 9 a.m., August. Feng. Ambassador Clinder met him in his office. Although he is nearly seventy years old, Wu Tingfang's complexion is still very good.
"Hello, Prime Minister, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet me!" After meeting Wu Tingfang, August. Feng. Clint said hurriedly. Having been in China for many years, he is now able to speak Beijing fluently!
"Hello, Your Excellency! You may be seated! Wu Tingfang said with a smile.
The two parties took their seats, and the secretary sent the tea. Wu Tingfang asked directly: "I don't know what happened to Your Excellency the Ambassador today?" ”
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, that's right. China is very interested in the advanced fighters used by China on the battlefield in Mexico, I wonder if your country can export this kind of fighter to China? Our two countries are allies, and Germany needs this fighter to fly now! "August. Feng. Ambassador Klinder said!
Wu Tingfang frowned, he knew that August. Feng. It wouldn't be good for Klinder to come, but he didn't expect that he actually wanted to buy China's advanced fighters. The importance of fighter planes, Wu Tingfang also understands. Now the war is not just a war on land and sea, it has extended to the sky. And in this regard, China has gone ahead of the world, and he certainly does not want others to catch up with China.
"Your Excellency, I am unable to give you an answer to this question. The export of fighter planes to your country requires the consent of our General Staff and the Ministry of National Defense. In addition, His Majesty the Emperor of our country also attaches great importance to fighter aircraft. Therefore, it must be approved by His Majesty the Emperor! Wu Tingfang said.
"Then, His Excellency Prime Minister Lao has conveyed Germany's request to His Majesty the Emperor!" August. Feng. Ambassador Klinder said.
"No problem, I will do my best to convey it to His Majesty the Emperor and the relevant departments. If approved, the export of fighters to Germany will not be a problem! Wu Tingfang said with a smile.
The ball was finally kicked at the feet of Emperor Wang Yuze. It was also difficult for the General Staff and the Ministry of Defense to make a decision, after all, Germany helped China too much back then, and it would be a little ungrateful to refuse it directly. At the same time, it will also affect relations between the two countries. Therefore, if you want to refuse, it is better for this wicked person to be done by Wang Yuze, the emperor.
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