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As soon as the two 'Imperial-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy, the 'Imperial' and the 'Emperor', appeared, they attracted everyone's attention! The huge hull that seems to be like a hill, as well as the thick and hideous main gun, all make people feel the strength of this class of battleships. Even the two 'Goyue-class' aircraft carriers in the distance were overshadowed by comparison. Although aircraft carriers have gradually begun to become the main force in naval battles, if there is a direct shock to people, it is still the battleship that is much stronger!

"Why are these yellow-skinned monkeys able to build such terrifying battleships? And the German Navy only had one 'Bavaria-class' battleship to support the scene? "Crown Prince William stood on the cruise ship 'Crown Prince William', looking at the 'Imperial-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy, and his eyes were about to burst into flames. Obviously, the appearance of the 'Imperial-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy has once again dealt a great blow to his self-esteem! Although the 'Reich-class' battleships were only slowly sailing on the sea, Crown Prince Wilhelm believed that this fierce battleship could easily send the most powerful 'Bavaria-class' battleships of the German Navy to the bottom of the sea!

The members of the other missions were also shocked. Almost all of them flocked to the side of the ship, looking at the two giant ships of the Chinese Navy with envy and fear.

"It seems that China's strength is really not to be underestimated. In terms of the navy alone, it has far surpassed all the countries of the West! General Christop, if war breaks out between the Austro-Hungarian Navy and the Chinese Navy, will our 'Combined Forces-class' battleships be able to beat these two battleships of the Chinese Navy? Archduke Ferdinand, Crown Prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, asked.

"Your Highness. There's simply no comparable xìng for this! These two 'Imperial-class' battleships of the Chinese. The displacement is more than twice that of our 'Combined Forces' battleships. Moreover. Their 406mm guns are much more powerful than the 305mm guns of our 'Combined Forces' battleships! Perhaps a single shot will be able to inflict heavy damage or even sink our 'Combined Forces-class' battleship! As for our 'Combined Forces-class' battleships, it is estimated that it is difficult to threaten the Chinese' 'Imperial-class' battleships! Although it is not clear what the defense of the 'Imperial-class' battleship is capable of, the 305mm guns should be difficult to threaten such a battleship. As for speed, the Chinese Navy has always attached great importance to the speed of warships, so the speed of 'Imperial-class' battleships must not be underestimated! Rear Admiral Christop said with a bitter face.

Archduke Ferdinand's face was a little ugly, the most powerful 'Combined Forces-class' battleship of the Austro-Hungarian Navy, in front of the 'Imperial-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy. It was exactly like a beggar standing in front of the monarch, which hit him hard!

"Perhaps, in the future, the Austro-Hungarian Navy should also have such majestic battleships!" Archduke Ferdinand muttered! It's just that the thought of the poor finances of the Austro-Hungarian Empire gives him a headache. Although I don't know how much the 'Imperial-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy cost, they must be very high, and the finances of Austria-Hungary are simply not enough to afford the construction of such expensive battleships!

In addition, Archduke Ferdinand is also considering whether Austria-Hungary really needs an alliance with China! He was deeply shocked by the powerful force that came out of the Chinese table. Since Austria-Hungary did not have the strength to compete for world hegemony. Well, be an ally of the last victor. This is important for Austria-Hungary! Otherwise. Once on the wrong side, Austria-Hungary will be hit by the destruction of mièxìng!

Other countries, when they saw the 'Imperial-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy, were also full of envy and jealousy. However, most of them are weak and do not have enough funds to build such powerful battleships!

"The Ottoman Empire also needs to have such battleships, and we also have a huge maritime frontier to guard," the 69-year-old Ottoman Sultan Mehmed V said to Prime Minister Enver. Pasha said.

"Your Majesty, I asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, the cost of this kind of battleship is as high as 70 million Chinese dollars, and we can't afford it at all!" Enver. Pasha said with a bitter face. The true cost of the 'Imperial-class' battleships is 50 million Chinese dollars, but China can sell them if other countries are interested. It's just that the cost must be more than 70 million Chinese dollars, plus other expenses, there is no 100 million Chinese dollars, don't think about buying an 'Imperial-class' battleship! Of course, apart from China, presumably only Germany is capable of building such battleships!

When Sultan Mehmed V of the Ottoman Turkish Empire heard the cost of 70 million Chinese dollars, he was stunned, and his mouth opened wide as if he could put down his fist! The Ottoman Turkish Empire was nothing more than a weakened empire, long known as the sick man of Western Asia. Although the Ottoman Empire managed to catch the last train of the victors in this world war, this did not change the strength of the country. Mohammed V had to shut up and say no more! If the cost is high, such a battleship is a complete luxury for the Ottoman Turkish Empire!

"General Raeder, what do you think of the Chinese' 'Imperial-class' battleships?" On the cruise ship 'Crown Prince William', Crown Prince William asked in his study. He doesn't know much about the navy, and he needs to listen to the advice of professionals!

"Your Highness, there is no doubt that the 'Imperial-class' battleship of the Chinese Navy is a very powerful, even perfect, battleship! With a displacement of nearly 50,000 tons, this class of battleships has thick armor and can defend against xìng very perverted, and the mercenary 305 mm naval guns cannot pose a threat to them at all, at least the main guns of more than 343 mm are required! In addition, the 406mm guns carried on the 'Imperial-class' battleships are enough to shred a battleship of any class! Including our 'Bavaria-class' battleships, in a one-on-one situation, the 'Bavaria-class' battleships are not opponents at all! It would take at least two 'Bavaria-class' battleships to be able to withstand one of the opposing 'Imperial-class' battleships! "Erich. Major General Raeder said. However, in the Battle of the North Sea, three of the four 'Bavaria-class' battleships of the German Navy were sunk, leaving only the last 'Saxony' as the flagship.

"Damn! General Raeder, if the Imperial Navy were to build battleships of the same class, would it be possible? Crown Prince William asked.

"Your Highness, with the level of German technology, it should not be difficult to do! It's just that Xìng may be slightly behind the 'Imperial-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy. However, the cost of such battleships must be very high, and even the Chinese have built only two! I'm afraid the Empire doesn't have that much money to build such a battleship! "Erich. Major General Raeder said.

Crown Prince Wilhelm's face suddenly sank, this war has hollowed out Germany, and it is simply delusional to want Germany to spend a huge amount of money to build a battleship similar to the 'Reich-class' battleship. In addition, Crown Prince William is even more resentful of the Chinese for robbing the wealth of the British royal family! If that wealth had fallen into German hands, Germany would have had enough money to revitalize its navy! Where will it be like now, the gap with China is getting farther and farther!

"Your Highness, now the role of battleships is getting smaller and smaller, and aircraft carriers are the mainstream in the future! Compared to the 'Imperial-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy, I am more optimistic about their 'Wuyue-class' aircraft carriers! This kind of aircraft carrier is much larger than the 'Emeishan-class' aircraft carrier deployed by the Chinese in the Atlantic, and it carries more aircraft and has a stronger strike power! In terms of cost, it should be a lot less than the 'Imperial' battleship! In my opinion, the Imperial Navy should build more similar aircraft carriers to narrow the gap with the Chinese Navy! "Erich. Major General Raeder said!

Crown Prince Wilhelm nodded, he knew the power of aircraft carriers, but, in his opinion, the German Navy also needed a 'Reich-class' battleship similar to the Chinese Navy, or a more powerful battleship than that, to be able to show the strength of Germany! Crown Prince Wilhelm has made up his mind that when he returns to Germany, he must find a way to convince Kaiser Wilhelm II and the senior officials of the Admiralty to let them build their own super battleships!

The appearance of the Chinese Navy's two 'Imperial-class' battleships and two 'Wuyue-class' aircraft carriers greatly shocked the embassies of various countries and made them truly feel China's strength. This kind of strong strength shocked them, and more fear, for fear that China would use these powerful warships to attack them!

Ten days later, the fleet arrived at the port of Dagu in Tianjin. Members of the national legations will disembark here and take the train to Běijīng! We wait for the holding of the peace meeting in běijīng! There are still 20 days left before the time set by China for the peace conference.

On September 25, on behalf of the Emperor, the Crown Prince of China, Wang Zirui, greeted the delegations of various countries at the port of Dagu! Wang Zirui is the eldest son of the imperial emperor Wang Yuze, but he was named the prince, which was also two months ago. Previously, he also participated in the Imperial Army's attack on Russia as an ordinary junior officer! Of course, when he was in the service, he concealed his identity. And even so, it was taken care of by the top brass of the military! However, Wang Zirui's appearance on the battlefield also made the emperor Wang Yuze very satisfied, so he was named the prince! )