"So much money? Those retired warships actually sold for 1.6 billion marks?" Oscar was dumbfounded. Looking at Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz's smiling face, he felt as though the world had gone mad. How could those countries be so wealthy?
"Your Majesty, this truly exceeded everyone's expectations by far. Those eighteen Capital Ships alone fetched the sky-high price of 1.22 billion marks." Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz's old face was practically blooming like a chrysanthemum.
Although he would soon retire from active service, Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz was still deeply satisfied that he had secured such a huge sum for the navy before retiring.
"Mm, with such a large sum of money, the navy's days ahead will be much easier. At the very least, no additional appropriations will be needed for the construction of those Capital Ships acquired from the British. The replacement and upgrading of the remaining small and medium-sized warships can also begin!" Oscar said.
The German Navy was enormous, but a substantial portion of its warships had become obsolete. Those vessels had rendered outstanding service in past wars, yet they were no longer well suited to warfare in the future environment. Therefore, Oscar hoped that the navy could undergo replacement and upgrading.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz nodded. Though this work would be handed over to his successor, even after retirement, Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz would remain deeply concerned with the navy's development. After all, the German Navy could be said to have been built by his own hand. He possessed feelings for the navy that he could never part with.
"By the way, which countries bought those Capital Ships?" Oscar asked.
After all, once these Capital Ships were sold, they would have a tremendous impact on the balance of naval power among the nations of the