Chapter 8： Fight backstage with me? Are you funny? (1/2)

As an emerging power, as an empire that has solved its internal problems and is preparing to expand to the world, it will be a matter of time before the German Empire's navy is built. As a large country, can it not have a powerful navy? Look at the predecessors, from Spain and Portugal at the very beginning to Britain, France and Russia, to the newly emerging Germany and the United States. At this point in time, everyone will decide to build! This is not based on personal will, whether it is William II or Prime Minister Bismarck in power! This process is necessary.

And now Bismarck, the chief executive officer of the Deutsche Group, is also worrying about this. He is ready to make a big construction, but he has no goal yet! To say that playing strategy, playing internal affairs, playing diplomacy, Bismarck is at least the strongest king. But when it comes to the navy, even the German admirals haven't figured it out yet. How can he do it with a sweat? Although the direction is uncertain, he already has a general direction based on the principle of strategically commanding guns. The large-scale fleet construction should not be too large. Germany is now very safe, and the reinsurance treaty still exists. France dare not make trouble with Germany, and Russia does not care. I can't live with myself. Italy and Austria are friends, and Britain and myself are not enemies. The environment is unprecedentedly good. A huge fleet has no effect on Germany except to bring pressure and make others taboo!

And now, the iron-blooded prime minister has no time to think about this strategic issue, because Hesner, State Secretary of the Imperial Navy Office, has come to the prime minister's residence and is reporting to the prime minister. He provided an approximate budget in accordance with the requirements of the Navy Department, and some of the above conditions attracted the attention of the Prime Minister.

”The navy's shipbuilding budget is a bit high. And the armor budget among them seems to be ridiculously high. The imperial armor manufacturer has never quoted such a high price.” Bismarck said, pointing to one of the numbers.

”This is a quotation from a new company called the Bavarian Mechanical Design Bureau. Their quotation is more than 50% higher than that of other companies! I don’t know what they think. The Admiralty does not intend to adopt their armor. ”Hesner said with some dissatisfaction.

”How about the quality of their armor?” The Prime Minister did not seem to want to dwell on the offer, but directly asked about the performance of the new armor.

”It is stronger than the steel armor of Hallberg's company and other companies, but the strength is limited.” Hesner's words were very vague, causing the Prime Minister's brows to frown.

”Then you mean, is it better to purchase armor from an old manufacturer for a new battleship?” Bismarck asked.

”At least their prices are the most reasonable, and the old manufacturers have guaranteed quality after all.” Hessner said lightly, as if the Prime Minister did not intend to entangle this issue.

”Have you read the test report of this armor?” Bismarck asked.

”I have seen it!” Hessner said without hesitation.

”That's good, tell me, how much did those armor manufacturers give you and ask you to speak for them?” Bismarck's eyes coldly swept the opponent, causing the latter to shiver involuntarily.

”This is the limit of goodness? According to the description in this report, the performance of this armor is about twice as high as that of ordinary steel-faced iron armor!” The Prime Minister threw another document in front of him, his muffled words full of anger. ! ”You are going to deceive the empire for your own personal gain! How brave you are!”

”Your Excellency Prime Minister, listen to my explanation...” Hessner's face was pale, and he couldn't even say anything!