Chapter 392: Wilhelm II's Ambition

The main force of the German Navy's broken fleet was still the four-class supply of 12 battle cruisers, including three 'Blucher-class' battlecruisers, three 'Moltke-class' battlecruisers, three 'De Fringel-class' battlecruisers and three 'Mackensen-class' battlecruisers. Among them, the 'Mackensen-class' battlecruisers www.biquge.info have just joined the Broken Fleet.

Although, the defense of battlecruisers, compared to battleships, inherently has a certain gap. However, the German Navy's shipbuilding idea was originally to attach importance to the defense and survivability of warships. So, the defense of the battlecruisers of the German Navy, too, was no less strong. At least, it was a lot better than the British battleships, which valued speed and firepower. This is why in previous naval battles, the German Navy's battlecruisers were able to beat the British Navy's battleships.

However, the battleships of the US Navy paid attention to defense and firepower, and despised speed. This makes the battleships of the US army very strong in defense, as if they were turtles.

It was not for nothing that Wilhelm II would be worried. However, Qin Tian was full of confidence in the battle cruisers of the German Navy.

"Your Majesty, if the Americans really dare to force their way into our no-sail zone, our broken friendship fleet will definitely be able to deal with them. Even if the main force of our broken fleet is all battle cruisers. Of the twelve battleships of the U.S. Navy, except for four battleships equipped with 356 mm guns, the remaining eight were all battleships equipped with 305 mm guns. Our broken fleet, on the other hand, had six battleships armed with 380 mm guns, and the remaining three ships were armed with 343 mm guns and 305 mm guns. Moreover, the main guns of the US Navy are all 45 times the caliber, while our main guns are all 50 times the caliber. At the same time, if we take into account the gap in the performance of the main guns of the two sides, our firepower will occupy an absolute advantage. In terms of defense power, according to the information obtained for our purposes, the defense of the battleships of the US Navy is not stronger than ours. If we take into account the difference in the performance of the armor steel of the two sides, we are no worse than the United States in this aspect. Therefore, the strength of our broken fleet is completely above the US fleet. As for combat experience, we are much better than the US Navy. Therefore, if the two sides do go to war, the victory will definitely belong to our broken fleet. Field Marshal Tirpitz, Lord of the Imperial Admiralty, looked confident.

Wilhelm II put his heart down this time. Regardless of whether there is a war with the United States or not, since the Imperial Navy can have an advantage. Naturally, there is nothing to be afraid of.

"Your Majesty, if you can, I would suggest that you simply take advantage of this opportunity to take out the American fleet in one fell swoop. If we can get rid of the latest warships of the U.S. Navy in one fell swoop. Well, the US Navy will be devastated by this. Even if they still have a lot of warships to build, it will take time. By the time those ships of the U.S. Navy are commissioned, we may have won the war. Marshal Count Tirpitz suggested.

Wilhelm II was stunned for a moment, but then felt that this seemed to be a good opportunity.

However, Qin Tian immediately spoke out against this suggestion.

"Father, Your Excellency the Marshal. This is not a good time to go to war with the Americans. If we go to war with the United States, it will make us create more enemies. Although, we are now in a very bad relationship with the United States. However, the two sides did not really tear their faces. If there is a war, it will mean that this war will be going on for a long time. Although, before the outbreak of war, we were well prepared. But the longer the war drags on, the worse it will be for us. So, this war, ideally, can be ended in two years. In that case, it won't have much impact on the empire's economy. Therefore, I think that as long as the Americans do not take the initiative to declare war on us, it is better for us not to go to war with them. In this case, it is the best for the empire. Qin Tian said.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is right. It has been half a year since the war began. Although we made a lot of preparations before the war. However, because of the impact of the war, the economy was inevitably affected. If the war can be ended within two years, it will undoubtedly be the best outcome for the Empire. If the war drags on for two years, it will take a heavy toll on our economy. In that case, even if we win the war. But it's also very uneconomical. "Imperial Prime Minister Bernhardt? Feng? Birlow also said.

"Your Majesty, from the analysis of the information obtained so far, the possibility of the Americans going to war with us is very small. They should be more to cope with domestic pressure, so they have to do this. As long as we continue to be tough, they will eventually compromise. "Feng? Falkenhein also said.

Wilhelm II thought about it, and had to temporarily hold back the idea of beating the United States down. Although, he also believes that the United States will be a major adversary of Germany in the future. Therefore, if the United States can be defeated in this war, it will be the best. However, because the national strength did not allow it, it had to be temporarily abandoned.

However, Wilhelm II was not discouraged by this. Anyway, he's not that old. He believes that the United States will not be able to be defeated in one fell swoop in this war, and that it will be possible to defeat the United States in the next war in another 10 or 20 years. He still had plenty of time to wait.

"Well, since everyone thinks that the Americans are just pretending. Well, we just need to be vigilant. If the Americans dare to attack on their own initiative, then we absolutely cannot let them go. Seize this opportunity and bring them down in one fell swoop. Kaiser Wilhelm II said.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Everyone replied.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the strategic center of the empire in the next step is still to defeat Britain and France and win this war. However, the government departments also need to be prepared that the territory we have acquired from the Russians needs to be digested. The early digestion of these territories will also allow the strength of the empire to take off once again. Kaiser Wilhelm II said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Afterwards, everyone took their leave. Wilhelm II's gaze fell on the map hanging on the wall. The territory of the German Empire has expanded considerably. If Germany could win the ensuing war, it would dominate Europe. This result made Wilhelm II very satisfied.