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Chapter 75 Zhang Yunfei's Achilles heel

"In fact, with your relationship and current influence, as long as we have the full support of our Germany and put a little pressure on your court, you can return home smoothly!" said Tirpitz.

It was not that easy. Later Qing countries dared to declare war on eight countries at the same time. Moreover, since the main force of Beiyang has not been destroyed, do you dare to put pressure on the court? However, if you can threaten Li Hongzhang and the governors of various provinces, it would be a feasible way. These local powerful factions are the main force against their return. However, at least several countries have to put pressure on them at the same time. Germany alone is estimated to be less powerful.

As for the court, at worst, when it comes to Cixi, Zhang Yunfei will cry, make a fuss, hang himself, play the emotional card, and then take out his mother to beg for mercy. If it really doesn't work, he will bleed himself and donate more money. Besides, Zhang Yunfei has never stopped bribing the bosses of the Qing Dynasty, especially Cixi, who celebrates birthdays during festivals and festivals. So, Zhang Yunfei specially asked Benz to design a super luxurious and comfortable car for Cixi to deliver to her. Zhang Er, the head of the wolf den of the Qing Dynasty, said that Cixi was very happy and exaggerated Yunfei's filial piety!

"My biggest resistance is the governors of various provinces and the censors in the court. If your country can help settle the matter, I am very grateful and the reward is generous. I will also give convenience to the issue of Jiaozhou Bay." Zhang Yunfei put forward his own request.

I agree first, and everything will be easy when I return to China. I will delay you for three or five years. If you dare to take it, others will be afraid of you. I will not be used to your fault. With Germany's current ocean-going strength, there is nothing I can do with Zhang Yunfei.

"Okay! I will convey it to His Majesty William." Seeing Zhang Yunfei letting go, Tirpitz felt relieved, so he continued:

"I heard that His Excellency the Duke has ordered several very creative large armored cruisers in the UK, which are highly appreciated by the British Admiralty. His Majesty William is currently very interested in forming an advanced fleet!" said Tirpitz.

I know you have some more information, it turns out that you are here to build technology!

"Haha, is the news from your country quite well-informed? I'm just talking casually and not being true!"

If you want information, bring the votes first, let’s look at everything from money.

Seeing that Zhang Yunfei did not say anything on purpose, Tirpitz smiled and said:

"I heard that the construction progress of several battleships and new armored cruisers that you ordered in the UK have been postponed by the British."

You know everything.

"Haha, you are joking, how could that happen? I have an ally with the United Kingdom!" Zhang Yunfei said shamelessly.

"I'm sorry, it seems that our information was wrong, but it doesn't matter. When he came, His Majesty William authorized me. If the Duke can provide some valuable things, then on behalf of His Majesty William, I will deliver the two battleships you have customized in our country to you in advance!" Tirpitz did not expose Zhang Yunfei's embarrassment, but hit Zhang Yunfei's fatal point.

That's right, it's a fatal point.

The reason why Zhang Yunfei secretly built battleships in Germany was because he was afraid that Britain would be unstable on the Japanese issue, and in the end he would deliberately delay the construction progress of his warships. He asked the two Japanese battleships to deliver them to the Japanese Navy before he was.

Now that Zhang Yunfei already knows, the United Kingdom is helping Japan again, not only providing loan assistance, but also slowing down the construction progress of Zhang Yunfei's warship.

It seems that Germany has realized Zhang Yunfei's intention, so this is the best time to threaten Zhang Yunfei.

Since Tirpitz said that, the construction could be completed in advance and delivered to Zhang Yunfei, then if Zhang Yunfei did not cooperate with him, they would also slow down the construction speed as in the UK.

Damn, it's cruel. I remember you. When can I build a warship by myself, I will see how I deal with you!

Thinking of this, Zhang Yunfei had to honestly explain, but since both of you are playing tricks on me, don’t blame me for giving you more chili oil.

"Since you want to know, I will tell you!" Seeing Tirpitz showing a winning smile, Zhang Yunfei felt even more hated and said with a reluctant smile:

"Actually, I call the new warship I designed for the British Admiralty the battlecruiser!" Zhang Yunfei began to fool Tirpitz, taking out the advanced warships seven or eight years later, and let Germany study them slowly! It would be better to throw all the money on it.

"Battleship cruiser!" Tirpitz immediately became interested when he heard the new name. He realized that he had come right and seemed to have gotten a treasure. So he continued: "If you can provide news about this new warship, I immediately agree on behalf of Germany that your two battleships will be completed and delivered to you in advance!"

"Thank you very much. Battlecruisers, as the name suggests, specifically, have battleships with the tonnage and firepower of battleships and the speed of cruisers. This kind of warship can easily catch up with and push and destroy all surface ships except battleships. It can be said that with a huge battlecruising fleet, you can do whatever you want on the ocean."

When he heard Zhang Yunfei's introduction to the new military battle cruiser, as the German Navy Minister, Tirpitz knew its value even more.

"So how to solve the power problem of such a large tonnage battleship?" Tirpitz was indeed proficient in naval affairs, and suddenly thought of the key issues of battlecruisers and the power speed problem.

"The Royal Naval Laboratory is conducting tests for a new steam turbine unit, and the results have been shown. It can be assembled torpedo boats to make the speed of the torpedo boats reach 36 knots, and trial sailing will be conducted in September this year."

Zhang Yunfei threw out another brick, a little bitch, I can't even make you faint, so I can't get through.

Sure enough, when Tirpitz heard the steam turbine unit, he was obviously not very surprised. It seemed that he had already known some things about British experiments. After all, there were spies from all countries. It was just that there were no details provided by Zhang Yunfei.

"Your information is very important to us. I wonder if you can provide specific battle cruiser design drawings!" Tirpitz continued to ask the most concerned questions.

"This is easy. After all, I am the designer of this kind of warship and an ally of the UK. It is easy to get the drawings, but I hope I can give them to you when your country delivers them to me!" Zhang Yunfei thought, just ask Anderson to draw a drawing for you. As for whether you can build it, it depends on the technical level of your Germans.

Seeing that Zhang Yunfei didn't see the rabbit or the eagle, Tirpitz could only smile bitterly. Who made him threaten Zhang Yunfei? Now he was taken away by Zhang Yunfei. Now he had to wait to build a warship for Zhang Yunfei as soon as possible!

"I think your warship will be completed soon. I hope you can keep your promise and design drawings for our country." Tirpitz said with a serious expression.

"Of course!" Zhang Yunfei answered very simply.

"I also hope that you can continue to order warships in Germany so that our cooperation will continue to continue!" Tirpitz regained his smile and began to solicit customers.

"Of course!" Zhang Yunfei was still two words, but this time he was filled with water. Zhang Yunfei thought to himself: 'Damn, how dare you build a ship in Germany? You all started an arms race with the British, where is there any time to build a ship for me? So maybe we will have to do one in a few years?'

Thinking of the Eight-Nation Alliance's invasion of China in 1900, it brought endless disasters to China. Beijing, the capital of one country, was ruined by 11 countries for nearly a year, and the German army was one of the main leaders. Zhang Yunfei secretly swore in his heart that since he came to this era, he would not tolerate such a thing happening again.

Seeing Zhang Yunfei's face alternating expressions, Tirpitz thought it was because he was unhappy about threatening Zhang Yunfei with the matter of building a ship!

"We Germans have always paid the most attention to credibility. I just joked with you. I hope you don't mind. Germany will fulfill its promise and complete the warship for you as soon as possible!" Tirpitz said apologetically.

Seeing that Tirpitz was wrong about his meaning, Zhang Yunfei didn't explain, so he said:

"I wish us a happy cooperation!" At the same time, I said in my heart: 'You two countries fight each other, it is best to spend all their money on building warships and then do one as soon as possible!'

“Happy cooperation!”
Chapter completed!
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