() Even Redel did not expect that his work would be so easy to carry out. Just after Redel took the order to Istanbul, the Turks actually came to the door themselves. This naval officer named Rauf was in a short period of time.

After being polite, he began to ask whether the German Empire could sell new warships to Turkey in order to maintain the security of Turkey's territorial waters. When Redl heard this, he was stunned for a moment, but then he immediately got into gear and started his own "sales" business.

"As a friend, the German Empire can naturally provide the Turkish Empire with warships to arm your country's navy and ensure your country's legitimate rights and interests in the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Red Sea and Indian Ocean. But before that, we need to conduct research on your country's needs and basic conditions.

After some understanding and investigation, the navy cannot form combat effectiveness just by having warships. It also needs professional officers and sailors to operate it, as well as matching large shipyards and various mechanical equipment." Redl said.

"I fully agree with your words. The Turkish Navy is no longer the entity that once roamed the Mediterranean and could compete with the Christian combined fleets headed by the Spaniards and Venetians. The Turkish Navy has degenerated into a force used to defend the Eastern Mediterranean, Aegean Sea and Black Sea.

offshore defense fleet, and our enemies have become Russia and the small countries in the Balkans. It is not that stronger warships are more suitable for us. After all, our financial resources, manpower and technical level simply cannot support a powerful navy.

." Rauf nodded in agreement.

..

"Okay, let's first analyze the situation your country is facing, and then we can discuss in detail what kind of warships your country needs?" Redel picked up the tea cup and said excitedly after taking a sip of coffee. That's it.

Let’s get to the point! No need to persuade the soil with earnest words

When Turkey buys warships, it comes to them by itself! This is too easy! The rest is a technical problem, Redl is confident. The excellent commander of the German High Seas Fleet can definitely take down this "bumpkin" in front of him.

Well, at least that's what Redl thinks.

"In the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea, there are mainly several forces: the British Royal Navy, the Italian Royal Navy, the Austro-Hungarian Fleet, the Russian Black Sea Fleet and the navies of the Balkan countries. Among them, the Kingdom of Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire are allies of the German Empire and are also

friends of your country, so

They will not conflict with your country, so what we have to consider is the Russian Black Sea Fleet and the navies of the Balkan countries." Redl deliberately mediated the British. The reason is very simple. If the British want to take advantage of Turkey, then be serious.

There is no other way. It doesn’t matter which country’s ship you buy.

"The main force of the Russian navy is in the Baltic Sea region, and the Russians have been preparing for a war with the Chinese Republic. Therefore, for a long time, the Russian main fleet has been prepared for the Far East battlefield. Even the shipyards on the Black Sea coast

A large number of technicians and mechanical equipment have been transferred to the north, so until the war in the Far East is over, what your country faces in the Black Sea is just a navy composed of second-rate or even third-rate warships." Redl said.

"Coupled with our country's weak industrial system and shortage of naval personnel, it is difficult for us to support the operation and maintenance of large warships. And facing the enemies around us, we do not need to purchase powerful dreadnought warships. What we need is

A tour guide, a practical and low-priced tour guide. I think it’s expensive

The country can provide us with such a battleship? We don’t need the new type of dreadnought. The Braunschweig-class battleship is the main force of your country and you won’t provide it, so the only remaining ones will be armored cruisers.” Rauf.

After a pause, he continued. The following words made Redel quite depressed.

"After we sent a request to your country to order new warships, the same document has been sent to London. We now need to compare the performance and price of the warships that both parties can provide in order to make the best choice."

Wufu said with a slight embarrassment. Although some changes have taken place in history,

How can the British imprint on the Turkish Navy be eliminated with just a little change? You know, before World War I, even though the Turkish Empire’s army hired German instructors and consultants, the Turkish Navy was still a British exclusive territory and was even ordering warships.

At that time, the Turks first thought of Britain instead of Germany.

"Uh, um." At this time, Redel's expression was very exciting. His face turned red from holding back, and he wanted to run away but was also a little bit dumbfounded. What he said for a long time was almost in vain. He could even say that he was helping the British make wedding clothes. Turkey

The person has already made his purpose clear, and his explanation for a long time has no effect at all, and the person who ultimately benefits may not be Germany and China, but the United Kingdom, which is already close to being an enemy! How can Redel endure this?

But he has to endure it if he can't bear it. At least for now, he must not fall out with the Turks. The business that is ruined is small. If he really pushes Turkey to the British, then he will be a sinner. So Redel works hard to calm down.

He felt his own mood. Then he said: "Please rest assured that the German Empire and its allies will definitely

Provide the most suitable warships to the Turkish Empire." Although saying such words when you feel deceived gives people a very bad feeling, but what else can you do? Redel got up and yelled at Rauf?

And then disrupted business, damaged diplomatic relations between the two countries, and also affected his own future? Redel is not that stupid.

"The battleship provided by the British is based on a battleship once sold to Japan. It is equipped with eight 8-inch guns, two of which are twin-mounted turrets arranged at the end and the end, and the remaining four 8-inch guns are arranged on the hull.

At the four corners, there are four 4.7-inch guns and four 12-pound guns on each side of the hull.

The main armor thickness at the waterline is 175mm, the upper armor thickness is 150mm, the front and rear armor is 100mm, and the front of the turret is 150mm. The total tonnage is 9,800 tons, the design power is 24,000 horsepower, and the speed is 22 knots." Rauf handed a brief list to Redel.

continued.

"So now, can you tell me what kind of warships your country can provide us? If so, I hope we can complete the construction of the warships as soon as possible. As for the reason, you should be very clear that the Slavs in the Balkans are already a little uneasy

It’s divided. We need to prepare early.”

"Well, we will prepare our plan as soon as possible. You can rest assured. If there is nothing else, I'll leave now." Redel said in a daze. It was definitely not the right time to ask the Turks to buy it.

As for the suggestion of second-hand goods, in his opinion, the second-hand goods of the Chinese Navy are definitely not as good as the new goods purchased by the Turks, so it is better to wait and see if there is any other way.
Chapter completed!