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"I am very grateful to His Majesty the Kaiser for his generous help. If it were just Russia, Japan and the United States, the empire would have the strength to deal with it. But if Britain and France join in, especially if the British navy joins in, then the empire will be more of a threat.
"China and Germany have the same interests in dealing with the British issue. If China loses the war, Germany will be fighting alone. Therefore, I hope that Germany can contain the British navy for the empire at a critical time!" Xiong Wu said.
William II nodded without any hesitation. As Xiong Wu said, if China is defeated, will the Pacific Alliance led by Britain evolve into an alliance against Germany? In that case, Germany will not have the strength to compete with this country.
Several major countries compete with each other. Therefore, the existence of China is very necessary.
"Your Excellency, tonight is a dinner for enjoyment. Let's discuss the specific matters tomorrow!" German Prime Minister Hohenlohe Schillingsfest said. There were so many people attending the dinner that it was inevitable that they would talk too much.
.Some key issues between China and Germany are better discussed at another time.
"That's right, let's not talk about political affairs today!" Kaiser Wilhelm II also said with a smile.
The next day, Xiong Wu visited the German Admiralty, and then the talks began in the conference room of the German Admiralty. On the German side, Minister of the Navy Tirpitz, Deputy Minister of the Navy Huutsendorf, and Commander of the High Seas Fleet Haining
von Holdendorf and Prince Heinrich both participated in this meeting.
"Your Excellency, the German Navy hopes to obtain the detailed parameters and design drawings of your country's 'China-class' battleship. Your country must be aware of this requirement!" German Navy Minister Tirpitz said straight to the point.
"Your Excellency, Minister, His Majesty the Emperor of our country has agreed to your country's request. This mission is sent to Germany to hand over the 'Chinese Class' design drawings to your country!" Xiong Wu said.
"Very good, then, what do we need to pay?" Tirpitz asked. With the current relationship between Germany and China, both parties no longer need those temptations.
"Your Excellency, Minister, you should know that our country's industry is in its infancy, and we need a lot of industrial equipment and technology. For example, your country's most advanced high-precision machine tools, Krupp's advanced armor technology and artillery technology, Mercedes-Benz
The latest internal combustion engine technology, TNT** production technology and so on!" Xiong Wu said in one breath.
However, after he finished speaking, he found that the faces of several German naval generals opposite him were very ugly. Even Prince Heinrich, who had a close relationship with China, looked very unnatural.
"Your Excellency, Duke, do you think your 'China-class' battleship is really invincible? Is it worth so much advanced technology?" Deputy Minister of the Navy Hautsendorf, who has always been biased against China, said directly.
"Of course, I know that the design drawings of the 'Zhonghua-class' battleships alone are not enough to exchange for these things. However, we in China can buy them with money. Or, using the method I mentioned yesterday, China builds battleships for Germany.
Pay the transfer fees for these advanced technologies!" Xiong Wu said.
"Your Excellency, the matter is serious and we need to report it to His Majesty before we can reply to you. The scenery in Berlin is very beautiful and there are several good attractions. I will arrange for someone to take you to visit first and I will tell you the result in the evening.
.What do you think?" Tirpitz said.
"Of course, there is no problem at all!" Xiong Wu said.
After seeing off Xiong Wu, German Navy Minister Tirpitz prepared to go to the Berlin Palace to meet with the Kaiser and tell him the conditions proposed by China. Because it involved Germany's most advanced technology, it was not just him.
Able to make decisions.
"Your Excellency Minister, the Chinese are really greedy. We can just buy the design drawings of the 'China Class' battleship from them for a few million marks at most. There is no need to improve our most advanced industrial technology from China!" Navy Navy
Deputy Minister Huutsendorf said dissatisfied. Obviously, he thought that China was opening its mouth, and he was even more skeptical about China's building of battleships for Germany.
"It would be better to leave this issue to the Emperor's decision!" After Tirpitz finished speaking, he went directly to the palace.
"Your Majesty, this is the condition proposed by China. Obviously, they want to use the empire's industrial technology to upgrade their industry!" Tirpitz said.
William II frowned, and then said: "Are the conditions proposed by the Chinese too harsh?"
"Your Majesty, I think we can agree to them. China's industrial base is very weak. Even if we hand over our advanced technology to them, it will take them a long time to fully understand it. And with this time, we
It has already become more powerful. In addition, if the Chinese can secretly build battleships for us, our navy will have the opportunity to surpass the British. Then His Majesty's wish will be realized!" Tirpitz
said.
William II nodded: "Let's do this. Find the Prime Minister and the Chief of General Staff and ask for their opinions!"
Soon, Prime Minister Hohenlohe Schillingsfest and Chief of General Staff Schlieffen rushed to the palace. When they learned about the conditions proposed by China, they had different reactions.
"Your Majesty, China has a vast territory and a large population. Once their industry develops, it will eventually be a threat to the empire. Although we hope to compete with China for world hegemony, Germany is after all a member of the Western world. A powerful
The Eastern Empire may not be a good outcome for the Western world!" said Prime Minister Hohenlohe Schillingsfest.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, it's serious. If we want to compete with the British for world hegemony, we must first defeat the British. It is difficult to do it by relying on our strength alone. We must unite with other countries. Even if China becomes stronger, there are still many obstacles.
In the entire Eurasian continent, it is difficult for them to pose a threat to us. I think that these technologies can be given to them. However, we have to get enough benefits!" said Chief of General Staff Schlieffen.
William II thought for a while and agreed with this view. In his opinion, with China's backward technological level, even if these advanced technologies are handed over to China, it will be difficult for China to threaten Germany. Moreover, Germany can also use the following
A war to weaken China as much as possible.
That evening, the German Navy Minister went to the hotel where Xiong Wu was staying and met with Xiong Wu.
"Your Majesty the Duke, I have good news for you. His Majesty the Kaiser has agreed to transfer the advanced technologies you mentioned to China!" Tirpitz said with a smile.
"That's good. So, in addition to the design drawings of the 'Chinese-class' battleship, what price do we need to pay?" Xiong Wu asked. He knew that these are the top technologies in Germany, and the Germans will definitely not transfer them easily.
.
"Your Majesty the Duke, you know that these technologies are the crystallization of our country's industry for decades and are of great value. Therefore, His Majesty the Emperor means that in addition to the design drawings of the 'Chinese Class' battleship, your country also needs to build for our country
Twenty new battleships!" Tirpitz said.
"What? Twenty ships? Your Excellency Minister, do you know? The cost of building the 'China Class' battleships has reached 2.5 million pounds. The cost of building twenty new battleships is more than 50 million pounds. This
The price is too expensive and we cannot accept it!" Xiong Wu said.
"Your Majesty the Duke, this is already a very good price. With these advanced technologies from Germany, your country's industrial strength can reach a higher level." Tirpitz said quickly.
"No, it's too expensive. Up to five battleships. China can build up to five battleships for your country for free!" Xiong Wu said.
"Five ships? No!" Tirpitz shouted. Five new battleships, which only cost about more than 10 million pounds, how can it be possible to obtain Germany's most advanced industrial technology.
"Fifteen! Fifteen of the latest battleships. China will build fifteen of the latest battleships for Germany free of charge, so that Germany will transfer these technologies to China!" Tirpitz insisted.
"It's too expensive! Lord Tirpitz, let's do this! China built a battleship worth 30 million pounds for Germany. Calculated based on the cost at the time. In addition, China handed over the design drawings of the 'Zhonghua Class' battleship to the German Navy!"
Xiong Wu said.
"This..." Tirpitz wanted to say something else. However, Xiong Wu spoke again.
"Your Excellency Tirpitz, this is China's final bottom line. In addition, for the soldiers your country sends to China to receive the warships, we can provide them with all conveniences for free!" Xiong Wu said.
Tirpitz began to ponder. China built almost ten battleships for Germany, and Germany built ten more on its own. In this case, Germany would have twenty advanced battleships. It could form a counterattack against Britain in a very short period of time.
challenge.
"Okay, happy cooperation!" Tirpitz stretched out his hand.
"Haha! Happy cooperation!" General Xiong stretched out his hand and held the two hands together.
Xiong Wu did not stay in Germany for long. A week later, he set off from Hamburg and returned to China. Before returning to China, Xiong Wu once again met with Kaiser Wilhelm II. Wilhelm II made a promise to him,
When the war between China and the Pacific Alliance begins, Germany will do its best to help China drag out the main force of the British Royal Navy.
For this, Xiong Wu expressed his gratitude. Although he knew that this promise was not reliable and that everything could be given up for the benefit of the country. However, as long as Germany can slightly restrain the strength of the British navy, the Chinese navy's chances of winning will be greater.
One point. Xiong Wu believed that William II would not watch China be destroyed.
PS: The third update is here! The fourth update is tomorrow, and there will be an update in the early morning! (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!)