x. If you want to say why Xu Jie spared no effort to support the German Navy, in fact, the most fundamental reason is that if China wants to have a stable development environment and have the opportunity to expand to Southeast Asia and even beyond, it is necessary to let the great powers have no time to look eastward, and if the great powers want to contain each other, Chapter 308 will be able to fight with all its strength and be on the outside line of the war, while Britain can mobilize its own fleet and the Mediterranean fleet to fight together at the same time, and I don't need to say more about the rest. Wang Xu Jie said in a comparative tone.

"I see, because if the German fleet is strong. Then it can only act on the North Sea, and a concentrated 10,000-ton cruiser in Chapter 308 or even Section 23 of the World Realm. Does your country still insist on 20 knots as the standard speed of a battleship? I remember that you suggested that the German Navy build a large number of fast warships. Tirpitz said.

"High-speed battleships and high-speed battleships are not the same concept, and the so-called high-speed means that the speed is slightly higher than the opponent's capital ship, not that the speed exceeds all enemy ships. The price of extreme speed is very high, and I think I understand this personally. The primary problem of the decisive battle fleet is firepower, followed by protection, as long as the speed can be slightly higher, and the range and sea trials are based on sufficiency. Xu Jie patiently explained.

Historically, taking the battleships of World War I as an example, in order to pursue high speed, the British battle cruisers were much worse than the battleships of the same period in terms of protection and firepower, and the tonnage was much more, such as the British battleship Iron Duke, the main installation of the waterline belt was 300mm (although very low), and the upper load was 9 inches. Armed with 10 13.5-inch guns. The displacement is 22,000 tons. The speed is 21 knots, while the British battle cruiser Lion has a main armor belt of 9 inches (enough extension height), is equipped with 8 13.5-inch guns, and the speed is 27 knots, but the displacement reaches more than 26,000 tons. Not only is the Lion's firepower and protection inferior to that of the Iron Duke, but its weight has risen by about 4,000 tons for the sake of speed.

"Especially in the bathtub of the North Sea and the Mediterranean, because there is no need to break diplomatic relations, and at the same time there is not much space for guerrilla warfare, so once the two sides meet, it will be a bloody battle, if one side wants to run, as long as their own protection is in place enough, and the escort ships are in place, then there is no problem at all to run back." Later, Xu Jie analyzed the war situation from the perspective of the possible warring situation between the two sides.

In the Battle of Jutland in history, after the German High Seas Fleet met with the British Royal Navy, Sippel commanded the battle cruiser to launch a death sprint, and after cutting through the blockade, the entire High Seas Fleet basically returned to the port of Kiel under the cover of auxiliary warships, and even those old former dreadnoughts almost all went back, which fully proved that as long as the covering fleet was in place, relying on the deterrence of torpedoes and the cover of smoke, the success rate of the Grand Fleet's retreat was quite high, so there was no need to pursue high speed excessively.

"Auxiliary ships? I found that Mr. Xu suddenly became interested in these boats, and almost all of the projects with the Italians this time were small boats. Tirpitz said with a smile.

"I have to say that your country's intelligence agencies are really efficient." Xu Jie praised it, but he had a lot of complaints about Italy's secrecy work in his heart. "At the beginning, I didn't engage in the auxiliary fleet, not to say that it was not important, but compared to confronting Japan, the efficient main fleet is more practical, but for a fleet that really wants to dominate the ocean, the auxiliary fleet is also quite important." Xu Jie paused and continued.

"Also, if I can, I hope that Germany will put some thought into breaking diplomatic relations, such as using camouflaged light warships and submarines to sneak out of the city to strike at the other side's sea lines of communication."

"Submarines? It seems that the current submarine is just a toy that can be dived. However, as General Xu said, with the advancement of technology, if the submarine can solve the problem of range and weapons, then it is indeed a good way for the submarine to break the diplomatic relationship. Tirpitz said after a moment of deep thought. …,

"In addition, I need to emphasize that if Germany really wants to win over the Turkish Empire, it would be quite good to help it build a full-fledged naval base in the Persian Gulf, which has a narrow entrance. If it can be combined with the mine array, it will provide a very safe port for the fleet, and if the Turkish fleet or the German fleet in Turkey can fight out of the Persian Gulf, it will have a fatal impact on the Indian Ocean shipping route of a certain country. However, a certain country in the vast Indian Ocean does not have a naval base close to the Persian Gulf. I don't think I need to say much about the strategic significance of this. Xu Jie said meaningfully.

"The idea is quite good, but how to win over the Turkish Empire?" Tirpitz asked habitually.

"That's a matter for your government and the diplomatic service. That's the end of my help. Xu Jie said with a smile.

"I would like to ask, isn't your country now going to deal with Russia together with Britain? Then why help Germany to find a way to confront the British? Tirpitz said coldly.

The reason for this was simple: Britain was only using the North Sea against Russia, and in the eyes of the British, the best outcome was for the Qing Dynasty and Russia to lose, and then Britain would sit back and control the Far East on its own. And with the fall of Russia, or even before Russia, Britain may support Japan or the Netherlands and continue to hinder our expansion in the Far East. You understand what I'm saying? Xu Jie said.

"To paraphrase an idiom in your country, that is, long-distance friendship and close attack? It is precisely because Germany cannot project its influence in the Far East that we are friends, and for Britain, which is entrenched in the Far East, this is always a potential threat to your country? Can I understand it that way? Tirpitz thought for a moment and suddenly realized.

"That's right, you can understand it that way." Xu Jie smiled and nodded.

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