Iron Germany

The gazes of William II and Marshal Count Tirpitz all fell on the blueprints that Qin Tian laid out on the desk. When Qin Tian took out the design drawings of the 'Nassau-class' battleship, he shocked them all. Now, although the design drawings of this new class of battleships are not that shocking. However, they knew that this was undoubtedly a very powerful battleship, even more powerful than the 'Nassau-class' battleship.

If the German Navy can have such a battleship, this will further enhance the strength of the German Navy. If it is really like what Qin Tian said, the future battleships of the British Navy are all minor modifications of the "Dreadnaught" battleship, with the "Nassau-class" battleship and the new battleship, even if the British Navy has Quantitative advantage. However, in terms of combat effectiveness, the German Navy still has the advantage. This will undoubtedly enable the German Navy to further narrow the gap with the British Navy, and even achieve catch-up.

"Oscar, this battleship is very good. It has strong firepower and strong defense, especially in terms of speed. This is the battleship that the German Navy needs!" Wilhelm II nodded in satisfaction.

"Your Highness, do you know the cost of this class of battleship?" Marshal Earl Tirpitz asked. He cares more about that. Although he has already obtained a huge loan from Qin Tian. However, the navy's military expenses still have to be saved. Try to use the least amount of money to enhance the strength of the navy, and spend every mark wisely.

"The cost is about 60 million!" Qin Tian reported a figure.

Immediately, William II and Marshal Count Tirpitz couldn't calm down after hearing this. This price is too expensive, a battleship has to spend so much money. Doesn't that mean that it will cost two to three billion marks to build a few ships?

"Your Highness, 60 million marks a ship is too expensive. The Navy simply cannot afford such an expensive battleship!" Marshal Earl Tirpitz shook his head repeatedly.

"Your Excellency, although this new class of battleship is more expensive than the 'Nassau-class' battleship, its combat effectiveness is stronger than that of the 'Nassau-class' battleship. Facing the British battleship, it can even achieve overwhelming Advantages. I don't think the navy wants to be like the British, spending huge sums of money to build those slick and useless garbage, right?" Qin Tian smiled.

Marshal Earl Tirpitz was speechless immediately. Of course he hoped that the battleships of the German Navy could crush the British Navy.

William II expressed his position at this time: "Your Excellency Marshal, there is no need to say any more, I will find a way to solve the money problem."

The current William II is also rich and powerful. As the German welfare lottery company earns more and more profits, the royal family's share of profits is also rising. Although, the royal family can only share the profits earned by the Deutsche Welfare Lottery Company in Germany. But after a year, the money is still a lot, and there are hundreds of millions of marks in a year. This money can be said to be a windfall, an extra income. In addition, the royal family also has its own fiefs and industries, which can also earn a lot of profits every year. If the royal family is willing to spend money to enhance the strength of the navy, then the rapid development of the navy will be unstoppable.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Marshal Earl Tirpitz beamed with joy. After getting William II's statement, what else does he have to worry about? For the first time, he felt that as the head of the German Navy, he was so happy. Watching cutting-edge battleships launch into service one after another, the German Navy gradually became stronger in its own hands. For Tirpitz, this is undoubtedly an indescribable sense of accomplishment.

"Father, how many battleships of this class will be built, and what names will they be named?" Qin Tian asked.

"Number of construction? Tirpitz, what do you think?" William II looked at Marshal Count Tirpitz.

Marshal Earl Tirpitz frowned, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Your Highness, I'm afraid I need to explain to you a situation. It is impossible to hand over all the construction of the next-level battleship to the German shipyard." The Nassau-class battleships are all built by the "Deutschland" shipyard, which has made several major shipyards very dissatisfied. Therefore, the capital ships of the next level need to take care of the interests of the major shipyards. I hope that His Royal Highness can understand."

Qin Tian had expected this point long ago. After all, the background of several major shipyards of the German Navy is very deep, and the involvement is too great. Several major shipyards watched the German shipyards continue to build new battleships, but they could only receive orders for some small and medium-sized warships, which naturally made them very dissatisfied. At that time, Deutsche Shipyard may be outraged and become a public enemy in the industry.

Even William II and Marshal Count Tirpitz and others did not dare to do this.

"Oscar, we are very clear about what you have done for the German Navy and even Germany as a whole. However, we often have to think about the overall situation. Besides, the German Navy cannot become strong just by relying on Deutsche Shipyard. .Once the other major shipyards fail to get orders, suffer losses, or even go bankrupt, this will deal a heavy blow to the shipbuilding capabilities of the German Empire, which will affect our shipbuilding strength. For the interests of the German Empire, Serious damage will be done," Wilhelm II also said.

Qin Tian nodded: "Father, I can understand this point. For the benefit of Germany, Deutschland Shipyard will share some benefits, which is as it should be. Among the next-level battleships, Deutschland Shipyard only needs to build One ship is enough. I will pay for that ship, which is fulfilling my promise to Dean Birkenhagen."

Seeing Qin Tian being so reasonable, both William II and Marshal Count Tirpitz heaved a sigh of relief. This also made William II have a better view of this originally taciturn, withdrawn and introverted son. He even believed that Qin Tian was the best candidate for crown prince. But it is a pity that Crown Prince William is his eldest son and has the first right of succession to the throne, which cannot be changed.

"Your Majesty, since His Royal Highness can understand, then we have nothing to worry about. In order to take care of the interests of major shipyards, let's build five capital ships for the next level!" Marshal Earl Tirpitz proposed. .