Chapter 489 George's Reorganization
What George didn't know was that the satellite he launched on a whim was triggering heated discussions within the navies of various countries.
The performance of the new battleships of the Siberian Fleet is outrageous.
It is not difficult to install the triple main gun. The 330 caliber is not too big. The number of 12 guns is quite satisfactory. Anyway, it is just to pile up data. The Russians are best at this.
Under normal circumstances, the displacement of the new battleships of the Siberian Fleet must exceed 20,000 tons. With such a large displacement, the speed must reach 25 knots. Ship designers from various countries are immediately stunned.
It requires speed, firepower, and protection. How is this possible? The first reaction of ship designers from various countries is that the Russians are bragging again.
But all the boasts that George boasted have been realized.
If George really builds a monster with a speed of up to 25 knots, such strong firepower, and protective power, then the battleships that have already started construction in various countries, or are preparing to start construction, will be far away. behind.
This is crazy!
In the past, warships fell behind before they were put into service.
Now we are falling behind even before construction has started.
Can you be a human being?
“How did you do it?”
Karl was curious and came directly to George.
George is more curious, how did you ask this question?
Although George and William II are relatives, the Russian Empire and Germany are not allies. How can I tell you this top-secret technology?
“Reduce the armor!”
George told the truth.
“Don’t be kidding——”
Karl’s mood collapsed.
George was helpless.
I'm not kidding.
No one is worthy of being a good person these days, and no one believes the truth.
You guys, you are too judgmental of a gentleman with a villain’s heart.
“Want to know?”
George is mysterious.
“I want it so much!”
Karl’s eyes were shining.
“If you buy one, you will know——”
George’s words made Karl want to curse.
When the "Nassau" class battleship was finalizing the plan, the German Navy received news that the new British battleship would use a 13.5-inch (340 mm) main gun.
So the German Naval General Staff hopes to increase the caliber of the main gun of the "Nassau" class from 280 mm (11 inches) to 305 mm (12 inches).
This request was vetoed by Admiral Tirpitz on the grounds that it would not intensify the arms race, so the main gun of "Nassau" is still 280.
Tirpitz's rationality did not stop the arms race. After the construction of the "Nassau" class started, Britain started construction of a new class of battleships. Now Germany could not even think about fighting.
In March of this year, the German Navy received an additional military expenditure of 1 billion marks, and Tirpitz decided to build three more "Helgoland" class battleships in response to the British provocation.
"Heligoland" uses six twin-mounted 305mm 50-caliber main guns, with a full load displacement of 25,000 tons and a maximum speed of 21 knots.
The "Russia" also has 12 main guns, and its full load displacement is similar to that of the "Heligoland".
But the fastest speed of the "Russia" actually reached 25 knots. The Germans couldn't figure out how George did it even if they wanted to break their heads.
Buying one back is indeed the easiest way.
But the Germans don’t want the Russians to make this money.
George is not in a hurry, and those who are willing will take the bait.
What George didn’t expect was that the Germans didn’t take the bait, but St. Petersburg did.
Alexey continued his efforts. After the first naval reconstruction plan was rejected, he quickly submitted a second one.
Compared with the first reconstruction plan, the second one is much more sensible. It not only reduces the number of main guns to 12, but also allows the maximum speed to be as high as 24 knots due to the sacrifice of armor. Or can Russians understand Russians.
Alexey still has a big appetite, and the total number still requires the construction of 8 ships, which will be evenly distributed among the Baltic Fleet and Black Sea Fleet.
Nicola called back again.
Although the data is reasonable, the quantity is still unreasonable.
The Baltic Fleet faces the threat of the German High Seas Fleet, and it is indeed necessary to strengthen it.
Why does the Black Sea Fleet need battleships?
The Ottoman Empire was simply not enough to pose a threat to the Russian Empire.
Despite the disgrace he suffered in the Russo-Japanese War, Nicholas still had great confidence in the Ottoman Empire.
Alexei soon gave a third plan, reducing the number to 4 ships, all of which were equipped for the Baltic Fleet.
This plan finally got Nikolai’s approval, and everyone was happy——
Wait, it’s not enough that Nikolai has agreed, it still needs the approval of the State Duma.
After the Second State Duma was dissolved, Stolypin quickly formed the Third State Duma.
This time the State Duma finally followed Stolypin's wishes and no longer insisted on opposing Stolypin.
The State Duma agreed to build new ships, and also hoped that the empire would reform the military system and eliminate long-standing shortcomings.
Milyugin's restructuring happened 30 years ago. The Russian Empire needs to continue reforming in order to adapt to the development of the times.
In view of the performance of the Russian army in the Russo-Japanese War, Nicholas also agreed to reform the army.
So in addition to the Minister of War, another military committee was added.
In the current Russian Empire, when it comes to military affairs, no one can bypass George.
So George was nominated as the head of the Military Commission.
"Military reform is an offending job. It is difficult to satisfy everyone. The most important thing is that you need a strong tsar."
Mikhail is not optimistic about the military committee.
At the time of Milyutin's restructuring, the Tsar was a second-tier emperor who was struggling to survive.
In order to avenge his father Nicholas I, Yaer fully supported Milyutin's reforms, which led to the victory of the Tenth Russo-Turkish War.
Nicola's character is too weak and it is difficult to give George enough support.
George was also in a dilemma.
To go to the Military Commission, you have to go to St. Petersburg. It is impossible to remotely control reforms in Amur.
The interests in the Russian military are complicated, and if George wants to reform, he will definitely offend many people.
There will be no problem in terms of safety. In the current Russian Empire, no one dares to touch George.
"George, if you want the empire to get out of its current predicament, this is our best chance."
Milyutin suggested that George take responsibility, which is a good way to repair relations with St. Petersburg Chance.
After the Russo-Japanese War, the relationship between Amur and St. Petersburg gradually became estranged.
Nikolai probably felt too embarrassed to face George, and he did not come to Vladivostok to see his eldest grandson as he had promised.
The situation in St. Petersburg has indeed not been very good in the past few years. Everyone is seeking death from top to bottom, especially the monster monk. George is still quite curious.
To be honest, George really wanted to see if Rasputin was really like the legend, even if he smashed his head flat, he wouldn't die.
“Are you ready for the gift to the Winter Palace this year?”
George decided to go to St. Petersburg to deliver the gift in person.
In the past few years, Vladivostok still sends gifts to St. Petersburg every year, just like before.
Nicola did not forget George. Although the telegrams to George became fewer and fewer, the gifts to his younger brothers and sisters were never less.
(End of this chapter)