Back in the evening of August 2, 1914, at the Wilhelmshaven naval base. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

Although it was already 10 p.m., the entire naval base was still brightly lit. Field Marshal Tirpitz, Lord of the Admiralty, personally arrived here to take up his seat.

"Marshal, the fleet on the other side of Kiel Harbor had already set off half an hour ago. It is expected that in two hours, you will be in Wilhelmshaven. "Commander of the High Seas Fleet of the German Navy, Reinhardt? Admiral Scheer, reported to Marshal Count Tirpitz.

"Well, tell them to be safe when sailing at night. At the same time, do a good job of confidentiality. Marshal Tirpitz nodded.

Although, at present, Germany has not yet entered into a war with Great Britain. But Marshal Count Tirpitz still planned to follow Qin Tian's advice and prepare the navy first. In the event of war, the German navy would be able to respond immediately by attacking Britain's sea lines. The German Navy was usually deployed at the naval bases in Wilhelmshaven and Kiel. Until the Kiel Canal was widened, these large warships were only able to be transferred by detouring Jutland. That would leave the German Navy's warships completely exposed to the threat of the British Navy. Now? Transfers via the Kiel Canal not only greatly reduce the distance, but also provide greater security and confidentiality.

"Marshal, are we going to war with the British?" Reinhart? Admiral Scheer was a little excited. Challenging the hegemony of the British Navy, which had always been desired by the German Admirals. Especially as the strength of the German navy continued to increase, which made their ambitions begin to grow like weeds.

"Although now we have not declared war with the British. However, war is no longer avoidable, and no one can stop it. Not even God! So, we have to be ready. His Highness predicts that we will declare war on the British, that is, in the next two days. So, we need to send the fleet out first, and attack as soon as we get the news of the war. Marshal Count Tirpitz said.

"Yes, Marshal!" Reinhart? Admiral Scheer nodded. He knew that this was an attempt to strike first. Although, the main forces of the British Navy were concentrated in Scapa Bay, which was not easy to deal with. But now was not the time for a decisive battle with the British Navy, and the German Navy's mission at the beginning of the war, the generals, had already understood, mainly to attack the British sea transport lines.

"Are the submarine forces ready?" Marshal Count Tirpitz asked.

"Marshal, it's ready. We selected thirty submarines that were in good condition and experienced in both the commander and the soldiers, to participate in the operation. Secretly armed submarine supply ships have also been dispatched first. Make sure that every submarine is able to hold out at sea for a longer period of time. ”

Field Marshal Count Tirpitz nodded, and the use of submarines was also a new subject for the German Navy. They can only study and train some of the tactics mentioned by Qin Tian, and as for whether they can perform well in the war, it is very difficult to say. Of course, Marshal Count Tirpitz believed that submarines could also shine in war. Not because of anything else, but because of Qin Tian's importance to submarines. The German navy, including Field Marshal Count Tirpitz, believed in Qin Tian very much, and even developed into a kind of worship.

Two hours later, three Blucher-class battlecruisers and three Moltke-class battlecruisers, which had been anchored at the naval base in Port Kiel, arrived at Wilhelmshaven.

Marshal Count Tirpitz immediately convened a combat council. The meeting was attended by the commanders of the High Seas Fleet.

"Gentlemen, the war has begun. War between us and the British is about to break out. On the advice of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Imperial Navy needs to strike first and be ready for battle. Marshal Count Tirpitz said.

The admirals all looked at Marshal Count Tirpitz, and from their eyes, Tirpitz could feel their excitement and excitement. Yes, the German Navy has been hungry for this battle for a long time.

"General Scheer, give you this combat mission!" Marshal Count Tirpitz said.

"Yes, Your Excellency." Reinhart? Admiral Scheer nodded.

"Ladies and gentlemen, although we have not yet declared war with the British. However, war was expected to break out soon. So, we need to prepare beforehand. The target of this operation was not the main fleet of the British Navy, but the sea transport lines of the British. Sink all British-flagged merchant ships and transports, or warships that come across. Of course, if it touches the main fleet of the British Navy, it is better to retreat immediately. Now is not the time for a decisive battle with the British. "Reinhardt? Admiral Scheer said.

"Hahaha!" The generals burst out laughing.

"General Hipper, General Spee!" Reinhart? Admiral Scheer shouted.

Franz? Feng? Lieutenant General Hipperl and Maximilian? Feng? Lieutenant General Spee stood up.

"The two of you, lead the 1st Battle Cruiser Formation and the 2nd Battle Cruiser Formation respectively, and set off two hours later to the Atlantic Ocean in western Britain for a hunting mission!" Reinhart? Admiral Scheer ordered.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander." Both Hipper and Lieutenant General Speere replied.

"General Hitfils, this time the submarine force will also send thirty submarines into battle. Hopefully, the target of the attack will still be the sea transport lines of the British. "Reinhardt? Admiral Scheer will continue to give orders.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander." A young rear admiral replied that he was none other than Rear Admiral Hitfils, commander of the submarine forces of the German Navy.

"That's all for the specific combat mission, Your Excellency Marshal, is there anything else you need to add?" Reinhart? Admiral Scheer asked.

"I want to make two points. First, the target of this attack was the British sea transport lines. Therefore, try to avoid encounters with the main fleet of the British as much as possible. We only dispatched two battle cruiser formations, a total of six battle cruisers, and did not have the strength to confront the main forces of the British Navy. Of course, if the right time comes in, such as a lone British Navy's capital ship, it can still seize the opportunity to sink it. The specific situation is up to you. The second point is to preserve yourself as much as possible. Whether it is a warship or a submarine, it is a valuable combat power of the Imperial Navy, and it cannot be lost because of carelessness. Marshal Count Tirpitz said.

"Yes, Your Excellency Marshal!" Everyone replied.

At 12 o'clock, the fleet of the German Navy, under the cover of night, began to leave the military port and sailed into the vast sea.