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"Thank you very much for the generous help of His Majesty the Kaiser, if it were only Russia, Japan, and the United States, the Reich would have the strength to deal with. But if Britain and France joined, especially the British navy, the empire would be more threatening. China and Germany have the same interests in dealing with Britain, and if China is defeated, Germany will be alone. Therefore, it is hoped that Germany will be able to contain the British Navy for the Reich at a critical time! Xiong Wu said.

Without the slightest hesitation, Wilhelm II nodded. As Xiong Wu put it, if China loses the war, will the British-led Pacific Alliance evolve into an alliance against Germany? In that case, Germany would not have the strength to compete with the main powers. Therefore, it is very necessary for China to save zài.

"Your Excellency Duke, tonight is a feast of pleasure, and the specific affairs will be discussed tomorrow!" German Chancellor Hohenlohe? Chillings Pfister said. There are so many people attending the dinner that it will inevitably be crowded. Some of the key issues between China and Germany would be better to find another time to discuss.

"That's right, let's not talk about politics today!" Kaiser Wilhelm II also laughed.

The next day, Xiong Wu visited the German Admiralty, after which, in the conference room of the German Admiralty, the talks began. On the German side, Admiralty Tirpitz, Admiralty Hautsendorff, Commander of the High Seas Fleet, Henin? Feng? Holdendorff and Prince Heinrich were present at the meeting.

"Your Excellency, the German Navy would like to receive detailed parameters and design drawings of your country's 'Zhonghua-class' battleships. This requirement. I guess your country already knows it! German Admiral Minister Tirpitz said straight to the point.

"Your Excellency, Your Majesty the Emperor has agreed to your request. This time he was sent to Germany. It is to hand over the design drawings of the 'Chinese class' to your country! Xiong Wu said.

"Very well, then, what do we need to give?" Tirpitz asked. With the current relationship between Germany and China, there is no need for those temptations and the like.

"Your Excellency, you should know that our industry is in its infancy, and we need a lot of industrial equipment and technology. Like what. The most advanced high-precision machine tools in your country, Krupp's advanced armor and artillery technology, Mercedes-Benz's latest internal combustion engine technology, TNT explosives production technology and much more! Xiong Wu said in one breath.

However, after he finished speaking, he found that the faces of several German admirals on the opposite side were already very bad. Even Prince Heinrich, who had a close relationship with China, had a very unnatural face.

"Your Excellency, Duke. Do you think your 'Zhonghua-class' battleships are really invincible? Is it worth so much advanced technology? Deputy Secretary of the Navy Hautsendorff, who has always been biased against China, said directly.

"Of course, I know that the design drawings of the 'Zhonghua-class' battleships alone are not enough in exchange for these things. However, we in China can buy it with money. Or, with the approach I mentioned yesterday, China builds battleships for Germany. to cover the transfer costs of these advanced technologies! Xiong Wu said.

"Your Excellency, the matter is very serious, and we need to report to His Majesty before we can reply to you. The scenery of Berlin is very beautiful, there are a few good places to visit, I will arrange for someone to take you to visit first. I'll tell you the results in the evening. How are you? Tirpitz said.

"Of course, no problem at all!" Xiong Wu said.

After sending Xiong Wu away. German Admiral Minister Tirpitz prepared to go to the Imperial Palace in Berlin to meet the Kaiser and inform him of the conditions put forward by the Chinese side. Because it involves the most advanced technology in Germany, this is not something he can call the test alone.

"Your Excellency, the Chinese are really insatiable, we can buy the design drawings of the 'Zhonghua-class' battleships from them at most a few million marks, and there is no need to improve our most advanced industrial technology to the Chinese side!" Deputy Admiralty Hautsendorff said dissatisfied. Apparently, he thought that the Chinese side was opening their mouth, and he was even more skeptical of the Chinese side building battleships for Germany.

"It's better to leave this question to His Majesty the Emperor to decide!" After Tirpitz finished speaking, he went directly to the palace.

"Your Majesty, this is the condition put forward by the Chinese side. Obviously, they want to use the Empire's industrial technology to upgrade their industry! Tirpitz said.

Wilhelm II frowned, and then said: "Are the conditions proposed by the Chinese too harsh?" ”

"Your Majesty, I think I can promise them. China's industrial base is very weak, and even if we hand over our advanced technology to them, it will take a long time for them to understand it. And with this time, we have already developed stronger. In addition, if the Chinese can secretly build battleships for us, it will give our navy a chance to surpass the British. When the time comes, His Majesty's wish will be able to come true! Tirpitz said.

Wilhelm II nodded: "In this way, bring the Prime Minister and the Chief of the General Staff and ask their opinions!" ”

Soon, Prime Minister Hornlohe? Chillings Pfister and Chief of the General Staff Schlieffen rushed to the palace. When they learned of the conditions proposed by the Chinese side, their reactions were mixed.

"Your Majesty, China has a vast territory and a large population. Once their industry develops, it will be a threat to the empire. Although we want to compete with China for world hegemony, Germany is ultimately a member of the Western world. A powerful Eastern empire is not necessarily a good result for the Western world! "Prime Minister Hornlohe? Chillings Pfister said.

"Your Excellency the Prime Minister is strict, if we want to compete with the British for world hegemony, we must first defeat the British. It is very difficult to do this by our strength alone, and we must unite other countries. Even if China becomes stronger, it is difficult for them to pose a threat to us from the entire Eurasian continent. I think they can be given all these technologies. It's just that we have to get enough benefits! Chief of the General Staff Schlieffen said.

Wilhelm II thought about it and agreed with this point of view. In his case, with China's backward level of science and technology, even if these advanced technologies were handed over to China, it would be difficult for China to threaten Germany. Moreover, Germany can also use the next war to weaken China as much as possible.

In the evening of the same day, the German Admiral went to the hotel where Xiong Wu was staying and met with Xiong Wu.

"Your Excellency, I have good news for you, His Majesty the Kaiser has agreed to transfer to China these advanced technologies you mentioned!" Tirpitz said with a smile.

"That's good. So, what price do we need to pay, apart from the design drawings of the 'Zhonghua-class' battleships? Xiong Wu asked. He knew that these technologies were among the top in Germany, and the Germans would definitely not transfer them lightly.

"Your Excellency, you know that these technologies are the crystallization of our country's industry for decades, and their value is very large. Therefore, His Majesty the Emperor means that in addition to the design drawings of the 'Zhonghua-class' battleships, your country also needs to build twenty new battleships for our country! Tirpitz said.

"What? Twenty? Your Excellency, do you know? The cost of the 'Zhonghua-class' battleships reached two and a half million pounds. The cost of twenty new battleships is more than fifty million pounds. This price is too expensive for us to accept! Xiong Wu said.

"Your Excellency, this is already a very good price. With these advanced German technologies, your country's industrial strength can be raised to a new level. Tirpitz said hurriedly.

"No, it's too expensive. Up to five. China will build up to five battleships for your country for free! Xiong Wu said.

"5 ships? No way! Tirpitz shouted. Five new battleships, which are almost more than 10 million pounds, how can it be possible to get the most advanced German industrial technology.

"Fifteen! Fifteen battleships of the latest type. China builds fifteen of the latest battleships for Germany free of charge, so that Germany transfers these technologies to China! Tirpitz insisted.

"It's too expensive! Lord Tirpitz, so be it! China built 000000 pounds sterling battleships for Germany. Calculated based on the cost at the time. In addition, China handed over the design drawings of the 'Zhonghua-class' battleships to the German Navy! Xiong Wu said.

"This ......," Tirpitz had to say. However, Xiong Wu spoke again.

"Your Excellency Tirpitz, this is already China's last bottom line. In addition, if your country sends soldiers to China to receive warships, we can provide them with a free convenience! Xiong Wu said.

Tirpitz pondered. China built almost ten battleships for Germany, and Germany built another ten on its own, so that Germany would have twenty advanced battleships. In a very short period of time, a challenge to the UK can be formed.

"Well, happy cooperation!" Tirpitz held out his hand.

"Haha! Happy working together! Xiong Wu stretched out his hand as well, and the two hands were held together.

Xiong Wu didn't stay in Germany for long, and a week later, he left Hamburg and left for China. Before returning to China, Xiong Wu met with Kaiser Wilhelm II again. Kaiser Wilhelm II promised him that when the war between China and the Pacific Alliance began, Germany would do its best to help China drag out the main forces of the British Royal Navy.

For this, Xiong Wu expressed his gratitude. Although, he knew that this promise was not reliable, and for the good of the country, he could give it up. However, as long as Germany can contain the strength of the British navy a little, the Chinese navy will have a better chance of winning. Xiong Wu believed that Wilhelm II would not have destroyed China.

PS: The third update is here! Tomorrow's fourth watch, there is an update in the early morning!