In addition to strengthening the development of surface ships such as battleships, cruisers, and destroyers, the Imperial Navy never relaxed on the development of new weapons. It's just that in this era, battleships with giant ships and cannons are still a symbol of strength. So much so that all other weapons were overshadowed by the brilliance of the battleship. Of course, the importance of these new weapons in the future is still self-evident.

When the 'Tang-class' battleships entered service, Emperor Long Yufei also inspected the development of submarines of the Imperial Navy at the Huaxia Shipyard. In the decisive battle with the British Navy, cruisers and destroyers of the Imperial Navy fired torpedoes, inflicting heavy damage on the British Navy. With the successful development of medium torpedoes and even heavy torpedoes, the role of torpedoes, an underwater killer, has become more and more important. The Imperial Navy was in dire need of another torpedo launch platform. Under such circumstances, Emperor Long Yufei proposed a plan for the development of submarines.

It's just that, compared to the duel between the two sides with giant ship cannons, the generals of the Imperial Navy have some resistance to submarines. If a battleship is a knight in heavy armor, then a submarine is undoubtedly a despicable assassin hiding in the shadows. So, the admirals of the Navy are not very fond of submarines. However, the importance of submarines is well understood. Coupled with the attention of Emperor Long Yufei, the development of submarines is proceeding in an orderly manner. However, it will take some time to actually equip the troops.

The official entry into service of the 'Don-class' battleships of the Imperial Navy caused a great shock to the whole world. The Chinese Navy has not had a new capital ship in service for several years, which has paralyzed other countries. But now, the entry into service of the battleships of the 'Don class'. Undoubtedly, it has once again sounded the alarm bell for all countries, letting them know that the development speed of China's navy is still very fast. If they want to compare with the Imperial Navy, there is also a huge gap. We need to keep going.

The day after the 'Don-class' battleships entered service, the German side had already learned the news. And this has made the German top brass feel tremendous pressure. Their 'Brandenburg-class' battleships are still being outfitted and have not yet begun their final sea trials. And 'Caesar. The Frederick III-class battleships, as well as those that followed, were still on the slipway. The Chinese Navy has already begun to enter service on a large scale of battleships. It is foreseeable that more and more battleships will be put into service with the Chinese Navy in the later period. Once again, Germany will be left behind.

"The Chinese Navy's 'Tang-class' battleships have a displacement of 26,000 tons, which is 8,000 tons more than the 'Brandenburg-class' battleships. In addition, the three triple 343mm guns of the 'Tang-class' battleships made their firepower very terrifying. Far stronger than our 'Brandenburg-class' battleships, only the 'Caesar'. Frederick III's class of battleships can only be compared. However, we have received information that a total of 24 Chinese 'Tang-class' battleships will be built, divided into three classes: 'Early Tang class', 'Middle Tang class' and 'Late Tang class', and each level will have some improvements. These warships will all be commissioned in the next two years! Prince Felix, Minister of the German Admiralty, said with a stern expression.

Although, the German Navy's shipbuilding plan was already very terrifying. But now compared with the Chinese Navy, there is still a sense of indifference. The foundation of the Chinese Navy is much larger than that of the German Navy, and if the German Navy wants to compare with the Chinese Navy, the gap is really not ordinary. This made Prince Felix, the Minister of the Admiralty. I feel a lot of pressure on my shoulders.

Kaiser Wilhelm I and the top echelons of Germany also did not say a word. Although, at the moment, the two countries have not really torn their faces. However, hostility and rivalry between the two countries. People all over the world can see it. Predictably, it won't be long before. There will be a conflict or even a war between the two countries. The Chinese Navy's dumpling-like battleships undoubtedly put great pressure on the Germans!

"Damn the Chinese, where did they get so much money? Aren't they afraid of dragging their economy down? "Frederick. Crown Prince William said very dissatisfied. Of course, the sourness in his words can be heard by anyone. After all, compared to Germany, the Chinese Empire is too rich, and their shipbuilding funds and other military expenses are very sufficient, unlike Germany, which needs to be careful with budgeting. In contrast, the Chinese Empire is simply a local tyrant, while Germany is a poor dick.

"Your Royal Highness, the Chinese gained a lot in the last world war, and the wealth they plundered in the war alone is enough for them to build hundreds or even more advanced battleships! What's more, the 800 million Chinese dollars that India provides to the Chinese every year have already ensured the Chinese's military spending. In terms of financial resources, we really can't compare with the Chinese! "Otto. Feng. Chancellor Bismarck sighed. Although, he tried his best to develop the German economy so that Germany would not be too far behind the Chinese Empire. However, because of congenital factors, the Chinese Empire was too much ahead of Germany. It will be very difficult for Germany to win.

"Those damned Indians, are they willing to be oppressed and exploited by the Chinese? We need to make the Indians realize this and let them play a role in resisting the rule of the Chinese. In this way, the Chinese will not only not be able to obtain huge wealth from India, but will also be held back a lot of energy. In this way, their development will have to slow down, and we will have a chance to catch up with them again! "Frederick. Crown Prince William said.

In order to confront and defeat the Chinese Empire, the Germans have done everything they can. Whether it was supporting the white people in North America against the rule of the Chinese Empire, or supporting the local indigenous forces elsewhere, the Germans were willing to do anything that could cause trouble for the Chinese Empire. Of course, this also shows the weakness of the German heart. They can't confront the Chinese Empire head-on, and they can't defeat the Chinese Empire, so they can only resort to these indiscriminate measures.

"Our deployments in India and Japan need to be accelerated. As the armaments of the Chinese develop faster and faster, the gap between us and them will only grow. Therefore, we must think of other ways to slow down the development of the Chinese! Kaiser Wilhelm I also said solemnly.

India is the most populous country after the Chinese Empire, and although the Chinese Empire has become the emperor of India, it is only a name. The place under the direct jurisdiction of the Chinese Empire was only near Calcutta. The rest of the places were all under the control of the two hundred princely states of India. The submissive nature of the Indians made it easy for these princes to enslave the Indians. Ride on the necks of those Indians and plunder their riches.

However, there are not without disgruntling people. Originally, there were thousands of princely states in India, but the emperor of the Chinese Empire felt that these princely states were too numerous to manage, so he supported those princely states that had defected to the Chinese Empire to attack and annex other princely states, making the number of princely states in India become 200 now. Many of the former princes and nobles lost their territories, which made them very dissatisfied with the Chinese Empire and even the current ruling order in India. In addition, the progress of the times has also made some people of insight among Indians realize that India should not continue like this. So, they wanted to rise up against the colonial rule of the Chinese Empire. And behind this, naturally, the Germans are indispensable.

If there was turmoil in India, the Chinese Empire would inevitably send a large number of troops to quell the rebellion. At the same time, the Chinese Empire could no longer extract India's wealth to develop itself. It can be said that if there is turmoil in India, it will kill two birds with one stone.

Japan was another colony of the Chinese Empire. After being occupied by the Chinese Empire, the Chinese Empire supported the Onodera family and the three other great feudal clans to rule Japan. The Emperor of Japan was also directly executed. Because of the increasing poverty, many Japanese had to go to work in the Chinese Empire. Generally speaking, Japanese men work in mines and construction sites, as coolies. The female Japanese became the main force of the major entertainment venues in the empire. This also brought back a lot of foreign exchange for Japan, and the Japanese economy was restored.

In the same way, some people of insight among the Japanese also recognized the oppression and exploitation of Japan by the Chinese Empire, and they wanted to rise up against the rule of the Chinese Empire. It's just that the Chinese Empire is now a well-deserved hegemon in the world. It was very difficult for them to rebel against the rule of the Chinese Empire. Coincidentally, at this time, the Germans, who are the second most powerful country in the world, took the initiative to throw an olive branch to them. With the secret support of the Germans, the resistance among the Japanese was secretly growing.

Of course, these Indians and Japanese were nothing more than pawns of the Germans. The Germans did not expect to deal a heavy blow to the Chinese Empire by relying on them, they only hoped to use this to contain the energy of the Chinese Empire and give Germany more time for development.

"From now on, increase support for Indians and Japanese, and by next year at the latest, I will see them make the Chinese anxious!" William I said. In order to defeat the Chinese Empire, he no longer had a bottom line and decided to do whatever it takes.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Count Moltke nodded. The German intelligence agencies were in charge of the German General Staff, and the Foreign Office gave them a certain degree of cooperation. Count Moltke knew that time was running out for Germany, and that he had to do everything he could. (To be continued......)

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