On February 24, 1902, just after the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival, the naval officers and soldiers were already busy in Qingdao Port, the home port of the Chinese Navy's local fleet. The current Chinese Navy's local fleet is among the three major fleets of the Chinese Navy.
The smallest fleet. After the war, in order to strengthen the strength of the Pacific Fleet and the newly formed Indian Ocean Fleet, the Chinese Navy's "Chinese-class" battleships and "Qin-class" battleships have all been assigned to the Pacific Fleet and the Indian Ocean Fleet. The local fleet is only
Only two "Baiqi-class" battlecruisers are left to support the facade. After the "Han-class" battleship is completed, the local fleet will obtain four of the six ships. At this time, the local fleet will recover its strength.
Today, in Qingdao Port, colorful flags are flying and crowded. Several huge warships are parked on the berth of the dock. The most eye-catching thing is not the battle cruiser or battleship, but a white cruise ship. This is Wang Yuze himself
The Royal Cruise ship, which was invested in, was named "Oriental Emperor" and was built by the Beihai Shipyard. The sea trial was completed at the end of last year. "Oriental Emperor" is 132 meters long, 22 meters wide, with a draft of 6.5 meters and a displacement of 13,500 tons.
Using 18 large oil-fired boilers, two-axis propulsion, and a maximum speed of 28 knots, it is currently the fastest luxury cruise ship in the world. The first trip of the 'Oriental Emperor' was to Germany to marry the seventh princess of Bavaria, Helm
Chu De, the Imperial Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang, will serve as the plenipotentiary of the Imperial Emperor Yuze, responsible for this wedding.
The battle cruiser "Bai Qi" and two "Tianshui-class" light cruisers will form a fleet to travel to Germany as escort warships. However, in addition to the docks of Qingdao Port, these ships are also
There are several other warships. The outlines of these warships are roughly similar to the Chinese Navy's "Chinese-class" battleships. The layout of the superstructure and the division of the turret are exactly the same. However, the caliber of the main gun has changed from 305 mm to
It only costs 280 mm. These warships are the four Nassau-class battleships built by China according to German requirements, the Hamburg, the Hannover, the Hesse and the Thuringian
Because the German Navy is now facing strong pressure from the British Navy, the four Nassau-class battleships that originally planned to wait until the subsequent four "Helgolan-class" battleships were completed before returning to China together, were also required to return to Germany in advance.
It just so happens that these four battleships can pass through the wedding fleet sent by China.
In order to successfully receive these four "Nassau-class" battleships, the German Navy sent nearly 3,000 officers and soldiers to China. After three months of familiarity, they barely became familiar with these battleships. However, they had to
If it is put into actual combat, it will take some time to get in. German Navy Lieutenant General Franz von Hippel, as the commander of the German Navy to receive these four "Nassau-class" battleships. For China
He was very satisfied with the four battleships built by the shipyard. Their performance was no worse than the four ships built by Germany themselves. This made the always rigorous Germans unable to help but give their thumbs up.
At the dock, General Li Dingxin, commander of the Chinese Navy's local fleet, led the officers and soldiers of the local fleet to see off the long-distance fleet.
"Mr. Wu, I wish you a smooth journey!" General Li Dingxin, the commander of the local fleet, said to Wu Tingfang, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Empire.
"Commander Li, I am just representing His Majesty to go to Germany to welcome the bride. There should be no problem!" Wu Tingfang said. After all, the Chinese Emperor Yuze married Helmchud, the seventh princess of Bavaria in Germany. This is what the two sides have agreed on.
There shouldn’t be any accident! Besides, with China’s current national strength, there are not many countries that can provoke China!
"I'm not talking about you. Recently, there have been a lot of foreigners moving around Qingdao Port. Of course, they shouldn't be for us, they should be for the Germans. This time I'm afraid it won't be very smooth when I go to Europe.
!” General Li Dingxin reminded.
"Come for the Germans? Do they still dare to provoke a war at this time?" Wu Tingfang completely disbelief. Since the end of last year, with the new battleships of the German Navy and the British Navy, both sides have launched in the North Sea.
Many confrontations and conflicts. The British Navy relies on the numerical advantage of two new battleships, plus the numerous old battleships, and still has the upper hand. However, once the four "Nassau-class" battleships built by the German Navy in China return to China, it will be able to
Reversing the current situation. However, if the war begins, Wu Tingfang thinks it is unlikely. Neither the Allies nor the Allies are ready for war. A large number of new battleships are still under construction.
If a war breaks out, no one can escape. Instead, China, which has four "Chinese-class" battleships, four "Qin-class" battleships and four "Bai Qi-class" battlecruisers, can become the decisive force in this war.
"It is unlikely to provoke a war. However, some conflicts should occur. The British will not watch them lose their advantage!" said General Li Dingxin.
"What should we do? Do we keep consistent with the Germans?" Wu Tingfang asked.
"As long as there is no real war breaking out, we will remain neutral. However, if the British really dare to take the blame and launch an attack on four German warships, then we can only join the German side to fight. These German battleships are ours
The most important piece that holds Britain back, there is no need to lose it!" General Li Dingxin said. The Allies are building ships frantically, and there are thirty or forty new battleships built in total, which is a huge pressure for China.
, China needs Germany to restrain the British navy in Europe.
"Well! I understand. However, I think the British should not be confused. After all, the war will not be beneficial to them. Once the main force of the Imperial Navy advances westward and cooperates with the German Navy, the British Navy can be completely wiped out.
!” Wu Tingfang said.
At this time, German Lieutenant General Franz von Hippel, wearing military uniform, walked down from the battleship "Hamburg".
"His Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs, Commander, thank you for your care for us over the past few months. On behalf of the German Navy, I would like to express my gratitude to you!" Franz von Hippel said sincerely.
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"Lieutenant General, you are too polite. We are allies, aren't you? Your country is still satisfied with these battleships, right?" General Li Dingxin asked. The German Navy's 'Nassau-class' battleship, according to the Chinese Navy's
The drawings of the 'Chinese-class' battleship were transformed, but there was still a little gap between the real combat power and the 'Chinese-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy. First of all, in terms of the fire control system, the Chinese Navy only provided the German Navy with the
It is just the most basic fire control system. All battleships, battle cruisers, heavy cruisers and light cruisers of the Chinese Navy use the new second-generation fire control system. In addition, the more accurate third-generation fire control system,
In the midst of intense research and development, it is expected that it will be put into use when the next battle breaks out. At the same time, in terms of battleship power, the "Chinese-class" battleship is also stronger than the "Nassau-class" battleship and the "Chinese-class" battleship.
The maximum speed can reach 22.5 knots, while the Nassau class has only 21 knots, which is comparable to the British Navy's "Dreadnought" battleship. In terms of main gun caliber, the German Navy uses a more mature 280mm main gun, with performance
It is comparable to the 305mm main gun of the Chinese Navy. But overall, the combat effectiveness of the "Nassau-class" battleship is only between 80% and 90% of the "Chinese-class" battleships.
"Of course, I am very satisfied. This is definitely one of the best battleships I have ever seen. At least, if you face the British 'Dreadnought' battleship, you will win one-on-one
It is definitely our battleship!" Lieutenant General Franz von Hippel said confidently.
"It's good that Lieutenant General is satisfied. Unfortunately, the other four 'Helgolan-class' battleships are under intense construction, otherwise you will see a more powerful battleship!" General Li Dingxin said.
"This is indeed a pity. However, I believe that they will be able to join the German Navy soon!" said Lieutenant General Franz von Hippel. For the complete copy of the Chinese Navy's 'Qin-class' battleship'
Lieutenant General Hippel also had great expectations for the Helgolan-class battleship, but at the current construction speed, it would take at least two years before these four battleships would join the German Navy.
At 9 a.m., after the simple departure ceremony, the Chinese Navy's Battlecruiser Bai Qi took the lead and used the harbor. Behind the Battlecruiser Bai Qi was the "East Emperor"
Cruise ship. Two "Tianshui-class" light cruisers are guarded on both sides of the "Oriental Emperor".
The German Navy's four Nassau-class battleships also used military ports, lined up and sailed south less than five kilometers away from the Chinese fleet. Because the Nassau-class battleships had a lower speed than the Chinese fleet.
Therefore, the fleet's speed remains at 15 knots. The voyage of more than 20,000 kilometers, plus the time of parking and supply on the way, takes about forty days. This means that the Chinese emperor Yuze and the seventh princess of Bavaria in Germany, Helm
Chu De's wedding may be held at the end of May or early June.
After the Chinese wedding fleet and the German return fleet set off from Qingdao Port, telegrams were sent from around Qingdao Port to all parts of the world. Soon, all countries knew that the German fleet had set off on its way back. (Unfinished)
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