"So much money? Those decommissioned warships were actually sold for 1.6 billion Mark?" Oscar was stunned. Looking at Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz with a smile on his face, he felt like the world was too crazy. How could those countries be so wealthy?
"Your Majesty, this is indeed far beyond everyone's expectations. Those eighteen Capital Ships alone were sold for a high price of 1.22 billion Mark." Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz's old face almost turned into a chrysanthemum with laughter.
Although, he will retire from active service soon. However, Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz is still very satisfied with being able to get such a large sum of money for the Navy before retiring.
"Well, the Navy has such a large amount of money. The next days will be much easier. At least, the construction of those Capital Ships obtained from the Britain people does not require additional funding. The upgrading of the remaining small and medium-sized warships can also start!" Oscar said.
German Navy is very large, but there are also a large number of outdated battleships. These warships have made great contributions in past wars. However, it is not suitable for war in the future environment. Therefore, Oscar hopes that the navy can be updated.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz nodded. Although, these tasks will be left to his successor. However, even if he retires, Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz will still be very concerned about the development of the navy. After all, German Navy can be regarded as being established by him. For the navy, Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz has an inseparable feeling.
"By the way, which countries have bought those Capital Ships?" Oscar asked.
After all, the sale of these Capital Ships will have a great impact on the naval power structure of various countries around the world. Even if Germany is the world's most powerful country, it must maintain a high degree of attention to this.
"Your Majesty, Austro-Hungarian Empire bought the most. They took the number 'East Prussia' Battleship, and three 'Moltke-class'Z Battlecruiser, 'Kaiser-class' and Battleship are the other four ships except 'Frederick the Great'!" Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz said.
Oscar couldn't help but frowned. "It seems that the support Americans gave to the Austro-Hungarian Empire exceeded our expectations!"
"Yes, Your Majesty. Just these eight Capital Ships and Austro-Hungarian Empire cost 657 million Mark!" Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz replied.
"It seems that our Mediterranean Fleet is in trouble. They will be under great pressure next." Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty. But I still believe that Mediterranean Fleet can handle it." Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz seemed very confident in Mediterranean Fleet.
Oscar nodded. The strength of Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy is entirely based on the quantity of Capital Ships. However, in terms of quality, it is far inferior to Mediterranean Fleet of German Navy. What's more, although Mediterranean Fleet only has seven Capital Ships. However, in future planning, they will be equipped with two aircraft carriers. By then, it won't be a big problem for Mediterranean Fleet's combat power to overwhelm Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy. At the same time, fighter planes can also be deployed on those islands obtained by Germany on the Mediterranean Sea. This is also a huge threat to the Austro-Hungarian Empire's navy. Once a conflict or even a war breaks out between the two sides, German Navy can cause heavy losses to Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy just by using fighter planes. Or even send them all to the bottom of the sea. When the time comes, the warships Austro-Hungarian Empire spent a huge sum of money to purchase will appear useless.
"However, Austro-Hungarian Empire and United States are getting closer and closer, which is worthy of our vigilance. Until now, Americans has not given up causing trouble for us!" Oscar sighed.
"Your Majesty, this is all for their own interests. Americans knows that when Empire becomes stronger, it will further compress their interests. Therefore, causing trouble for the Empire in advance is their best choice at this stage." Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz said.
Oscar nodded. "No matter what tricks Americans does, Empire will still win in the end!"
Oscar is very confident about this.
After all, the current Germany is much more powerful than the Führer and Third Reich of another time and space. The foundation is much better too. There is no reason why Germany should lose with so many good cards.
Of course, Oscar cannot take it lightly. After all, the enemy is still very powerful.
"Except Austro-Hungarian Empire? How many did other countries buy?" Oscar asked.
"Ottoman Turkish Empire took pictures of three ships, namely two ships 'Blücher-class' Battlecruiser and 'Ostfriesland' Battleship. However, from Judging from the expressions of the representatives of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, they were obviously not satisfied with this. During the bidding, fierce confrontations broke out between Fatih Pasha and Crown Prince Karl. The competition between the two was very serious," said Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz.
Oscar touched his chin and said with a smile, "This is interesting. Perhaps, we can find ways to strengthen Ottoman Turkish Empire's strength. In this case, the situation of the Mediterranean Sea can become more complicated. And the pressure on our Mediterranean Fleet will be relatively much smaller."
Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz nodded. "If Ottoman Turkish Empire is willing, Empire can build a more powerful Capital Ships for them. After all, Capital Ships with a 380 mm caliber main gun will become the standard equipment of every first-class naval power. Building it for the Ottoman Turkish Empire is nothing!"
"Then let's do it! If Ottoman Turkish Empire is willing to spend money, then help them build it!" Oscar agreed.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz replied.
"In addition, Republic of Chile took pictures of the 'Nassau', the 'Posen', the 'Helgoland' and the 'Frederick the Great'. However, they proposed to use Mineral Resources to pay for the purchase of the ship." Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz said.
"Well, you can promise them!" Oscar replied. Chile has a close relationship with Germany, so it is only natural to support them.
"Brazil took the number 'Rheinland' and 'Oldenburg'. Argentina took the number 'Westfalen**'." Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz continued.
"It seems that the situation in South America is about to change! The Chileans have bought so many Capital Ships this time, and their naval strength has completely overwhelmed the two countries Brazil and Argentina. Maybe the war will break out soon. For the benefit of the Empire, we have to prepare early!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz fully agreed with this.