What is there a saying? If things are likely to develop in a worse direction, then it will definitely develop in a worse direction! When the fleet was stationed in Shanghai, Tirpitz suddenly ordered the armoured cruiser of Mainz to head north into the Bohai Sea. On the one hand, it completed the diplomatic mission of visiting the Beiyang Fleet base, and at the same time, it brought the supply ship Cormorant to replenish coal at Tianjin Port.

There was a shortage of coal in the south, and because the British Far East Fleet seemed to have plans to go north, the British concession authorities in Shanghai purchased a large amount of coal. After the German fleet entered Shanghai, they suddenly found that there was not enough coal for the fleet to use. The only way was to enter the north to buy coal, and the best coal in the north was naturally the Kailuan Coal Mine in Tangshan.

This coal mine under Beiyang control is naturally willing to provide fuel to the German fleet, but the premise is that you have to go to Tianjin Port to pull coal by yourself! Considering that it is May 1894, the situation between Qing and Japan is very tense, so it is obviously not good to let a supply ship go alone! So it was decided that Tirpitz let Mainz perform this escort mission!

Although the time traveler knew that Japan would definitely make a fraud, and although he knew that the merchant ships that had suffered unrestrained disasters were probably German ships, the time traveler believed that the possibility of the Japanese taking action before the German fleet left the Far East was very small. After all, the British were the boss behind the Japanese, so it would be fine if they did something, and the Germans were different. If something happened, how could the Japanese end?

Moreover, as a time traveler from the future, His Highness Prince really hopes to see his hometown in Northeast China and the time traveler who fought for the Chinese nation at that time at that time. Originally, Tirpitz planned to let His Highness Prince stay in Shanghai. The Mainz cruiser visited the Beiyang Fleet just a courtesy greeting. The level should not be too high. Just let Herbert go, just be a chief of staff to represent him. His Highness Prince has gone there in person, not to mention that the situation in the Yellow Sea is very bad now! What if something happens?

"I will eventually embark on the path of my ancestors. My uncle can fight in the rain of guns and bullets of the French. His Majesty Frederick III won the reputation of Prince of Spotlight in the Franco-Prussian War. If I retreat because of a little danger, I think everyone in the work will despise me, glory and safety, and I choose the former!"

The righteousness of the time traveler was admired by all the generals present. With the insistence of the time traveler, Tirpitz could only agree. Of course, before setting off, the time traveler also specifically mentioned this sentence: "Although the probability is very small, if something unexpected happens, I think Captain Feng Ingnor will find it difficult to assume the responsibility he deserves."

There is a reason for this. In history, the German fleet and the British fleet met for the first time in one battle. The Germans had an overwhelming advantage. As a result, this guy decisively broke the news. Even the captain inside the fleet at that time said that he could not win the battle with such a commander, and later the commander of the High Seas Fleet was dismissed. If something happened, a little hesitation would lead to unpredictable consequences. The time traveler was very worried!

"It's okay, Colonel Von House is my representative. He will have the highest command of the fleet. I will let him discuss some things. But you must remember that you don't interfere in military affairs. Your diplomatic strategy and crisis handling methods are very correct, but it is best to leave it to professionals in the navy." Tirpitz said very seriously.

After several years of contact, Tirpitz admired the knowledge and ability of the time traveler. As a general, he was enough to command the fleet to carry out normal tasks, but when dealing with emergencies and facing major political issues, Tirpitz is still a little worse now. Although the time traveler is young, his two-life experience and insights make his vision of looking at problems far beyond ordinary people. Moreover, he was born in the imperial family since he was a child, and he came into contact with and learned every day.

After some explanation, a squadron composed of an armored cruiser and a supply ship officially headed north, while the main force of the German fleet remained in Shanghai, opposite the British fleet. Major General Tirpitz had a friendly and sincere exchange with Ferrymant, the commander of the British Chinese squadron.

The travelers and his team entered the Yellow Sea from the East China Sea. At this time, the surface of the Yellow Sea was already full of gunpowder. The Japanese fleet and the Beiyang fleet frequently appeared in the Yellow Sea. The nerves on both sides were tense. I don’t know when the gun would go off. With the time of retirement, the Japanese finally couldn’t sit still.

If there is really God in this world, then the time traveler believes that he must have planned what will happen below with his own hands. Everything is destined, and even the smallest probability will inevitably happen. However, the time traveler is very open-minded in the aftermath. After all, even the time traveler, which violates the laws of nature and objective laws, has happened. What's the difficulty of something else happening?

The maximum coal reserve of a Munich-class armored cruiser is 1,500 tons. For 4 ships, it is 6,000 tons. Because after the Qing Dynasty replenished supply, it would be tens of millions of Vladivostok, and then crossed the Pacific Ocean to the west coast of the United States, and there would be no more supply points, so the Cormorant coal supply ship must be filled with up to 6,000 tons of reserve coal. It is obviously not possible to fill so much coal in a day or two to fill in the backward Tianjin Port.

Coal ships can be installed slowly in the port, while Feng House believes that warships should not waste time just like this. Under his command, the armored cruiser of Mainz began to wander directly in the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea... This is not only for sea training, but also for passing German merchant ships to provide escort. According to Colonel Feng House, as the imperial fleet, it is necessary to guarantee the interests of Germany overseas, which is a mission!

The Yellow Sea is just a little bit, and the so-called "looking up" doesn't look down. Now, the armored cruiser of the Mainz, who was wandering on the sea, found a ship coming from the northwest in the waters near North Korea. After the lookout confirmed his identity, the Germans knew that this was a Beiyang squadron and they were escorting the hired German ship, the Haisheng, to North Korea!

"Look, that's our latest armored cruiser. I've seen it just last year! It's so beautiful and powerful that there will be no such powerful warships in the Far East." Willy, the captain of the Season, pointed to the Mainz armored cruiser that was heading towards them in the distance.

"Greetings with the light signal, just shout a salute, after all, the situation here is very tense." Feng Ingnoll looked at the approaching Qing fleet and then ordered.

The fleets of both sides met at the sea and went to their own way, but at this time, the crosser standing on the bridge couldn't help but feel a little throbbing in his heart. When the fleets of both sides crossed, the Jiyuan and Guangyi that appeared in front of him gave him a sense of familiarity!

"I suggest that all personnel are in level 2 combat readiness, and all commanders should go to the Commander Tower." The crosser immediately said to Colonel Von House.

"This is a bit too nervous, right? The two sides did not declare war..." House was a little puzzled.

"Believe in my intuition, I always feel wrong." The time traveler had no good reason to convince his opponent, but he still led his adjutant Hippel to the command tower, while a group of senior officers were still staying on the bridge.
Chapter completed!