The Rise of the Empire

"You know Ruprecht, the things that the empire needs to face are much more complicated than those of Bavaria. I admit that you are very profitable, you are very sensitive to technology, and you are very interested in the military, whether it is the navy or the army, as well as aviation. They all have very unique insights, but to achieve this, you need to face many troubles. You need to deal with people from all walks of life.” The more William II spoke, the more proud he was, he stood up and walked behind the **** , held down the shoulder of the latter, and then glanced at the opposite naval "Big Three"

"You need to face not only them, but also those members of the parliament, the parties behind them, the capitalists and even the people. I am very happy about the reconciliation between you and Krupp, because you are no longer the one for your own heart. You have learned to compromise, but this is the first step, you still have a lot to learn, well, let's deal with those annoying things, I am a little tired." William II shot Pat the prince on the shoulder, and declare the meeting adjourned!

"I need one night to sort out my thoughts, can we talk about it tomorrow?" **** Ruprecht thought for a while and said.

"Of course, as long as you think the problem can be solved within five days, then the time is up to you." Tirpitz said very respectfully. "Your Highness, this will be your last battle in the navy, fight it well, and then I will be your assistant!"

"Thank you." Ruprecht didn't expect the other party to be so frank. He was taken aback for a moment, and then returned the greeting solemnly.

"Money, the number of fleets, and the Navy Act!" After a hasty dinner, His Royal Highness began to consider how to deal with Tirpitz's problem. To maintain a balance with the British, the historical naval bill is like this. And this plane, although there have been many changes, Tirpitz's thoughts are the same as in history.

In fact, there are two relatively large versions of the German Navy Act in history. The earliest one was proposed in November 1897. In this Navy Act, the German High Seas Fleet will eventually have 19 capital ships, which will be replaced every 25 years. But soon, in 1900, when the Second Naval Act was passed, this bill became 38 first-line battleships. These contents are clear to everyone, but in fact, there are 3 additions to the Second Navy Bill! These additions take place after the advent of the Dreadnought!

In May 1906, Tirpitz pushed through the first addition, which was in response to the launch of the Dreadnought! In this supplement, the Germans started construction of four dreadnought ships in 1907, which are the later Nassau-class battleships. From 1907 to 1909, they started construction of one battlecruiser every year, which is the German High Seas Fleet. The first three battlecruisers.

It was less than two years after this supplement was passed, and the second German Navy Supplement was also passed. In March 1908, the Germans re-enacted the navy expansion plan from 1908 to the first half of 1912, which will increase The number of battleships has changed from 7 to 12! An average of 3 battleships are started every year! The expansion plan of the German Navy reached its peak in 1911. During this year, the Germans started construction of 1 Kaiser-class battleship, 3 König-class battleships and 1 battlecruiser. Although there were also 5 ships in 1907, it seems that the quality and cost are not at the same level at all!

In May 1912, the third naval supplement of the Imperial Navy was passed. This bill set the number of first-line capital ships of the German Navy before 1919 at 41! What is this concept? Get rid of 4 decommissioned Brandenburg-class battleships,

The German Navy has 20 pre-dreadnoughts and 21 dreadnoughts.

Although this plane kept a relatively low profile in the pre-fearless period because of the prime minister and Frederick III, and because of the Communist Party, Germany entered the fearless era a few years earlier, but Tirpitz still Obsessed with the number of fleets, in the just-passed Navy Act, he set the number of dreadnoughts in 1912 at 24! From the current point of view, it is difficult to realize this plan. Some people may ask, since 1900, Germany has been fearless. By 1912, less than 2 warships were built every year. Why did the German navy before World War I? 5 warships are started every year, but it is difficult for Germany to complete it now? Is there less money in Germany?

Of course not, the German warships are more expensive! And one thing that needs to be explained is that in the fleet plan of this plane, Tirpitz requested that 21 battleships be in service in 1912, excluding the battleships on the berth, that is to say, the last battleship in service cannot Work started later than the second half of 1909! According to the original plan of Tirpitz, after completing the second dreadnought expansion plan in 1906, there were still three years left. He planned to start construction of three warships every year. This plan can still be completed in 2009, but unfortunately, it will never be possible to let the prince do it like this!

To put it simply, there is not enough money! Although Bavaria has achieved great economic growth in this plane, and by the way, Germany has also benefited, but overall the basic situation is still the same, coupled with the update of new equipment for the German Army, and the strategic reserves that may be established in the future, In the case that there are not many changes in the entry items, the funds that the German Navy can get will not change much. Even because the German Army is clamoring for armored forces and aircraft, the navy's allocation may be lower. … It's all possible.

The prince wants the high speed, strong firepower, and strong defense of the battleship, and these are all piled up with marks. In history, the cost engineer of the first German dreadnought Nassau was about 37.4 million marks. And in this plane, the standard of the first Nassau-class battleship is almost aimed at the later Caesar-class! The performance may be stronger than Caesar, and the counterfeiting has soared to 44 million marks!

Similarly, the cost of the first battlecruiser on this plane is much higher than in history. Among other things, nine 12-inch L45 guns are much more expensive than eight 11-inch L45 guns. Although the power system It has shrunk slightly, but the defensive power has increased and the cost has easily recovered this point of redundancy. In the end, the cost of the first battlecruiser on this plane was as high as 42 million marks, which is the same as that of battleships. In history, the cost of von der Tann was only 3652. Wanmark….

And the cost of the first 12-gun fast battleship Goeben made by the prince was even more terrifying. It went directly to 47 million marks, with a displacement of 28,000 tons, a speed of 25 knots, and 12 12-inch L45 guns. These performances can be described as dreamy at the same time, of course, the cost is also dreamy level...... Thanks to the purchase of a large number of 12-inch guns and turrets, the price of weapons has dropped a bit...

By the way, there is one more thing that I didn't say, that is, these warships will need to change their guns in the future, and an additional fund for gun replacement is needed. In this way, it is no exaggeration to say that the money spent on the six warships of the prince At least it can cover the expenditure of 7 to 8 dreadnoughts in history!

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