Published at 13th of February 2023 07:02:09 AM

"So much money? Those decommissioned warships actually sold 1.6 billion marks?" Qin Tian was dumbfounded, looking at the smiling Marshal Earl Tirpitz, he felt that the world was too crazy. How can those countries be so rich?

"Your Majesty, this is indeed far beyond everyone's expectations. The eighteen battleships alone fetched a high price of 1.22 billion marks." Marshal Earl Tirpitz's old face was about to Laugh like a chrysanthemum.

Although, he will be retiring from active service soon. However, Marshal Earl Tirpitz was still very satisfied with being able to get such a large sum of money for the Navy before retiring.

"Well, the Navy has such a large amount of money. The next life will be much easier. At least, the construction of those capital ships obtained from the British will not require additional funds. The rest of the small and medium-sized The replacement of battleships can also be launched!" Qin Tian said.

The German Navy is very large, but there are also a large part of outdated warships. These warships have made great contributions in past wars. However, it is not very suitable for war in the future environment. Therefore, Qin Tian hopes that the navy can be upgraded.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Marshal Earl Tirpitz nodded. Although, these tasks will be handed over to his successor to complete. However, even if he retires, Marshal Earl Tirpitz will be very concerned about the development of the navy. After all, the German Navy can be counted as being built by him. For the navy, Marshal Earl Tirpitz has inseparable feelings.

"By the way, which countries bought those battleships?" Qin Tian asked.

After all, the sale of these capital ships will have a great impact on the naval power structure of countries around the world. Even if Germany is the most powerful country in the world, it must maintain a high degree of attention.

"Your Majesty, the Austro-Hungarian Empire bought the most. They took the battleship 'East Prussia', three 'Moltke-class' battlecruisers, and all the 'Caesar-class' battleships except the 'Frederick the Great' Four!" Marshal Earl Tirpitz said.

Qin Tian couldn't help frowning: "It seems that the Americans' support for the Austro-Hungarian Empire has greatly exceeded our expectations!"

"Yes, Your Majesty. For these eight capital ships alone, the Austro-Hungarian Empire spent 657 million marks!" Marshal Earl Tirpitz replied.

"It seems that our Mediterranean Fleet is in trouble. They will be under great pressure." Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Majesty. But I still believe that the Mediterranean Fleet can handle it." Marshal Count Tirpitz seemed very confident in the Mediterranean Fleet.

Qin Tian nodded. The strength of the Austro-Hungarian Navy was entirely based on the number of battleships. However, in terms of quality, it is far inferior to the German Navy's Mediterranean Fleet. What's more, although the Mediterranean Fleet only has seven capital ships. However, in future plans, they will be equipped with two aircraft carriers. At that time, it will not be a big problem for the combat effectiveness of the Mediterranean Fleet to crush the Austro-Hungarian Navy. At the same time, the islands that Germany acquired in the Mediterranean Sea can also deploy fighter jets. This is also a huge threat to the navy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Once a conflict or even a war breaks out between the two sides, the German navy can cause heavy losses to the Austro-Hungarian navy just by using fighter planes. Even send them all to the bottom of the sea. At that time, the warships purchased by the Austro-Hungarian Empire with huge sums of money will appear useless.

"However, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the United States are getting closer, which is worthy of our vigilance. The Americans have not given up making trouble for us until now!" Qin Tian sighed.

"Your Majesty, this is all for their own interests. The Americans know that when the empire grows stronger, their interests will be further compressed. Therefore, it is their best choice at this stage to cause trouble for the empire in advance." Till Marshal Earl Pitts said.

Qin Tian nodded: "No matter what tricks the Americans play, the empire will still win in the end!"

Qin Tian is very confident about this.

After all, the current Germany is much stronger than the Third Reich, the head of another time and space. The base is also much better. There's no reason Germany should lose with so many good cards.

Of course, Qin Tian couldn't take it lightly because of this. After all, the enemy is still very powerful.

"Except for the Austro-Hungarian Empire? How much did other countries buy?" Qin Tian asked.

"The Ottoman Turkish Empire took three ships, namely the two 'Blcher-class' battlecruisers and the 'Ostfriesland' battleship. However, judging from the expressions of the representatives of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, they Obviously not satisfied with this. During the bidding, Fatih Pasha and Crown Prince Karl also had fierce confrontations many times, and the competition between the two was very serious." Marshal Count Tirpitz said.

Qin Tian rubbed his chin and said with a smile: "This is quite interesting. Perhaps, we can find a way to strengthen the strength of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. In this case, the situation in the Mediterranean Sea will become more complicated. And our Mediterranean Fleet's The pressure will be relatively less.

Marshal Earl Tirpitz nodded: "If the Ottoman Turkish Empire is willing, the empire can build a more powerful capital ship for them. After all, capital ships with 380mm main guns will become the standard equipment of all first-class naval powers. It's nothing to build for the Ottoman Empire!"

"Then let's do this! If the Ottoman Turkish Empire is willing to spend money, then help them build it!" Qin Tian decided.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The Marshal Earl Tirpitz replied.

"In addition, the Republic of Chile took the 'Nassau', 'Posen', 'Helgoland' and 'Frederick the Great'. However, they proposed to use mineral resources to pay for the purchase of ships. " said Marshal Count Tirpitz.

"Well, you can promise them!" Qin Tian replied. Chile has a close relationship with Germany, and it is only natural to support them.

"Brazil took pictures of 'Rhineland' and 'Oldenburg'. Argentina took pictures of 'West **'." Marshal Earl Tirpitz continued.

"It seems that the situation in South America is about to change! The Chileans have bought so many capital ships this time, and their naval strength has completely overwhelmed Brazil and Argentina. Maybe a war will break out soon .For the benefit of the empire, we have to make preparations early!" Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The Marshal Earl Tirpitz fully agreed with this.