Even Raeder did not expect that his work would be so good, and just after Raeder was ordered to go to Istanbul, the Turks actually came to the door themselves, and the naval officer named Rauf began to ask the German Empire if it could sell new warships to Turkey in order to maintain the security of Turkish territorial waters. When Raeder heard this, he was stunned at first, but then immediately turned into a state and started his own "sales" business.

"As a friend, the German Empire can naturally provide the Turkish Empire with warships to arm your navy and guarantee your country's legitimate rights and interests in the Mediterranean, the Black and Red Seas, and the Indian Ocean, but before that, we need to understand and investigate your country's needs and basic conditions. The navy does not have warships to form combat effectiveness. It also requires professional officers and sailors to operate, as well as a large dock and various machinery and equipment to match it. Raeder said.

"I very much agree with your Excellency, the Turkish Navy is no longer the existence that once crisscrossed the Mediterranean, and could compete with the combined Christian fleet led by the Spaniards and Venetians. The Turkish Navy has degenerated into a coastal defense fleet for the defense of the Eastern Mediterranean, the Aegean and the Black Sea, and our enemies have become Russia and the small Balkan states, and it is not that the stronger the warship, the more suitable for us, after all, our financial, human and technical level is simply not able to support a strong navy. Rauf nodded in agreement.

"Okay, then, let's first analyze the situation facing your country, and then let's discuss in detail what kind of warships your country needs?" Reddell picked up his teacup. After taking a sip of coffee, he said excitedly. And that's the point! There is no need to persuade Turkey to buy warships, and then you will find it yourself! It's too easy, isn't it? The rest is a matter of technique, and Raeder is confident. The good commander of the German High Seas Fleet can completely take down this "dirt bun" in front of him, at least Raeder thinks so.

"In the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea, there are several main forces: the British Royal Navy, the Italian Royal Navy, the Austro-Hungarian fleet, the Russian Black Sea Fleet, and the navies of the Balkan countries. Among them, the Kingdom of Italy and Austria-Hungary are allies of the German Empire and friends of your country, so they will not conflict with your country, then all we have to think about is the Russian Black Sea Fleet and the navies of the Balkan countries. "Raeder deliberately media the British. The reason is simple, if the British want to fight Turkey's idea, then there is really no way at all. It doesn't matter which country you buy.

"The main forces of the Russian Navy are in the Baltic region, and the Russians have been preparing for war with the Huaxia Republic, so, for quite some time. The main fleet of the Russians was prepared for the Far Eastern theater. Even a large number of mechanics and machinery from the shipyards on the Black Sea coast were transferred to the north, so that until the war in the Far East was over, your country was confronted with nothing more than a navy of second- or even third-rate warships in the Black Sea. Raeder said.

"Coupled with our country's weak industrial system and the shortage of naval personnel, it is difficult for us to support the operation and maintenance of large warships. And in the face of the surrounding enemy, we don't need to buy powerful dreadnought warships, what we need is a cruiser, practical and inexpensive. I think your country can provide us with such warships, right? We don't need new dreadnoughts. The Brunswick-class battleships are the current main force of your country and will not be provided, then the only ones left are armored cruisers. Rauf paused and continued. And the following words made Raeder quite depressed.

"The same document has been sent to London after we sent a request to your country to order new warships, and we now need to compare the performance and price of the ships that both sides can offer in order to make the best choice." Rauf said with a little embarrassment. Although history has changed somewhat, how can the British stigma on the Turkish Navy be erased with a little change? It is important to know that before World War 1, even though the army of the Turkish Empire hired German instructors and advisers, the Turkish navy was still the preserve of the British, and even when ordering warships, the Turks first thought of Britain and not Germany.

"Uh, yes." At this time, Raeder's expression was very exciting. The face was suffocated, that is, he wanted to go away and was a little crying and laughing, he said it for a long time almost in vain, and it can even be said that he helped the British to make wedding clothes, the Turks have made their purpose clear, and they have explained that there is no effect in the slightest for half a day, and the final beneficiary may not be Germany and China, but Britain, which is already close to the enemy! How could Raeder endure it?

But if you can't bear it, you have to endure it, at least for now, you must not turn your face with the Turks. The business that stirred up the yellow is small, and if you really push Turkey to the British, you will be a sinner. So Raeder tried to calm his mind. Then he said: "Please rest assured that the German Empire and its allies will definitely provide the Turkish Empire with the most suitable warships. "Although it is said that it feels like a dog leg to say such things when you feel cheated, what else can you do? Raeder got up and scolded Rauf? And then messed up the business, undermined the diplomatic relations between the two countries, and took their own future by the way? Raeder wasn't that stupid.

"The warships provided by the British for us were based on the warships that had been sold to Japan. It was equipped with 8 8-inch guns, two of which were twin-mounted turrets at the end and tail, and the remaining 4 8-inch guns were arranged at the four corners of the hull, while there were 4 4.7-inch guns and 4 12-pounder guns on each side of the hull. THE THICKNESS OF THE MAIN ARMOR OF THE WATERLINE IS 175MM, AND THE THICKNESS OF THE UPPER ARMOR IS 150MM. HEAD AND TAIL ARMOR 100MM. TURRET FRONTAL 150MM. The gross tonnage is 9,800 tons, and the design power is 24,000 horsepower. Speed 22 knots. Rauf handed a summary sheet to Raeder and continued.

"Now, then, can you tell me what kind of warships your country can provide us? If we can, I hope we can complete the construction of the battleship as soon as possible. As for the reason, it should be quite clear to you that the Slavs of the Balkans are already somewhat restless. We need to be prepared. ”

"Well, we'll have our plan ready as soon as possible, that's pretty reassuring. If there's nothing else to do, take your leave. Raeder said with a little dazed mind, it is definitely not suitable to make a suggestion to let the Turks buy old goods at this time, in his opinion, the old goods of the Huaxia Navy are definitely not as good as the new goods bought by the Turks, so it is better to talk about it slowly. See if there's another way.

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