Qin Tian talked with William II and Marshal Count Tirpitz until two o'clock in the morning. Although, both William II and Marshal Count Tirpitz approved of Qin Tian's design. But it is somewhat impossible for them to immediately make up their minds to build the battleship designed by Qin Tian.
The construction of battleships is no child's play. The construction of each battleship takes two or three years. Of course, it took a year for the battleship "HMS Dreadnought" of the British Navy from the start of construction to the launch. If you count the time for outfitting and sea trials, by the time it entered service, it had already taken two years.
Therefore, before the construction of the battleship starts, it must be fully demonstrated. Make sure everything is safe and avoid all kinds of problems after starting work. In that case, it will undoubtedly be very troublesome to solve those problems.
Especially, Germany's military spending on naval development is already very limited. Once a problem occurs, it will be a heavy blow to the German Navy. This will make the gap between them and the British Navy even wider. Therefore, both William II and Marshal Count Tirpitz had to be cautious.
"It seems that the demonstration meeting tomorrow afternoon will not be easy. I don't know what the old antiques of the Naval Technical Committee will choose." Qin Tian muttered a few words before falling into a deep sleep.
That's right, Wilhelm II decided that the Naval Technical Committee will demonstrate Qin Tian's design plan, so as to decide whether to start the construction of the battleship designed by Qin Tian. However, those members of the Naval Technical Committee were known for their rigidity, and it was undoubtedly very difficult for them to accept new things, especially the new battleship designed by Qin Tian, a boy who had just turned sixteen. If Qin Tian's design was chosen, wouldn't that prove that the experts in the navy are all useless? They can't afford to lose face!
Although, the next day is Christmas. But it is about the next level of battleship of the navy, which is undoubtedly very important for the German navy. Therefore, the senior officials of the Naval Technical Committee have been notified. At two o'clock in the afternoon, they all gathered in the conference room of the Naval Technical Committee. It can be said that whether the battleship designed by Qin Tian can become a reality depends on the decisions of these people. Of course, as a designer, Qin Tian will also attend this demonstration to explain his design philosophy to these experts and convince them.
Chairman of the Naval Technical Committee, Count von Warren, sat on the main seat. In addition, Sir Dietrich, Director of Naval Shipbuilding, Commodore Gussard, Naval Weapons Expert, Bruckner, Chief Engineer of the Naval Technical Committee, Erich Dawson, Naval Warship Designer, and Admiral Muller, Chief of Naval Cabinet, were also seated.
"Your Excellency, why are Your Majesty and Your Excellency the Marshal so hasty this time, let us argue about a battleship designed by a teenager. When can a battleship be designed by a teenager? In that case, we will still be used What are you doing here!" grumbled Sir Dietrich. As the oldest shipbuilding director of the German Navy and the best naval engineer, he has his own pride and thinks that this demonstration conference is pure nonsense. What's more, it's still Christmas, they can't reunite with their families, instead they have to waste time here, so they naturally have big opinions in their hearts.
"Yes, Your Excellency. Prince Oscar is only sixteen years old. At this age, he should be studying in school, designing battleships. Isn't that a joke? What's more, I heard that His Royal Highness is very happy He is stubborn and tried every means to avoid going to Kiel Naval Academy to study. Can such a person design any amazing battleship? I am skeptical about this." Bruckner, the chief engineer of the Naval Technical Committee, is also a face of contempt.
"Okay, everyone, Prince Oscar may be a genius." Count von Warren said. As the chairman of the Naval Technical Committee, he has always adhered to the fact that the German Navy should be cautious in the process of development and try to be as foolproof as possible. Because once their decision is wrong, it will bring huge losses to the German Navy. Now Wilhelm II and Marshal Earl Tirpitz asked them to demonstrate the battleship designed by Qin Tian. Earl von Warren had already made up his mind to uphold strict standards and would never let this design pass easily.
"Your Excellency, Prince Oscar is indeed a genius. However, he is a genius in business, not in shipbuilding." Naval warship designer Erich Dawson also said. Of course, there was a hint of teasing in his tone. In the eyes of these technical experts, Qin Tian's welfare lottery company is nothing more than an opportunistic company. Even if it makes a huge fortune, what's the point?
"Okay, everyone shut up, and the demonstration meeting will start in five minutes." Admiral Muller, the chief of the Navy Cabinet, reminded. Even though, Qin Tian and the others hadn't come yet. But talking about royals behind their backs is always bad.
Two minutes later, a group of people entered the meeting room. Headed by Crown Prince William. William II was busy with affairs today, so he did not attend this demonstration meeting in person. However, in order to show that he attached great importance to this argument, he still sent Crown Prince William as his representative.
Followed by Marshal Count Tirpitz, as the head of the German Navy, it is related to such a major event as the next-level battleship of the German Navy. Of course he will be present.
Prince Heinrich, commander of the High Seas Fleet, is also here. He is the younger brother of Kaiser Wilhelm II. He has been serving in the German Navy and has a huge influence in the German Navy. Almost all the battleships built by the German Navy were handed over to the High Seas Fleet. Therefore, he has a say in the capital ships of the next level.
The one who walked last was Qin Tian. He didn't expect that there would be such a big fight. Originally, in his opinion, as long as William II and Marshal Earl Tirpitz nodded, wouldn't everything be settled? But now it seems that it is not as simple as he thought. To convince those old antiques, Qin Tian also felt great pressure. After all, he is too young now, even going to college is just a name in the Naval Academy. It is undoubtedly very difficult to convince these experts of him.
However, Qin Tian has already made up his mind, even if the argument fails, he will insist on building. Big deal, all the funds will be paid by him, anyway, he is not short of money now!