I'm playing whack-a-mole in Siberia

Chapter 489 George’s restructuring
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 a triple main gun, and 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 2 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 come true.

If George really builds a monster with a speed of up to 25 knots, such strong firepower, and protection, then the battleships in various countries that have already started construction, or are preparing to start construction, will be far behind.

Damn it!
In the past, warships fell behind before they even entered service.

Now we are falling behind even before construction has started.

Can you be a human being?

"Don't be kidding-"

"Want to know?"

George was even more curious, how did you ask this question?

George is mysterious.

Carl was curious and came directly to George.

You guys, you are too judgmental of a gentleman with a villain's heart.

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.

"how did you do it?"

"If you buy one, you will know——"

Therefore, 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).

I'm not kidding.

Although George and William II are relatives, the Russian Empire and Germany are not allies. How can I tell you this top-secret technology?

Karl's mood was shattered.

George told the truth.

These days you can’t be a good person, and no one believes you when you tell the truth.

George was helpless.

Karl's eyes were shining.

"Reduce armor!"

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.

"I miss you so much!"

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 no longer resist the war.

In March of this year, the German Navy received an additional military expenditure of 10 billion marks, and Tirpitz decided to build three more "Helgoland" class battleships in response to the British provocation.

“赫尔戈兰”采用6座双联装305毫米50倍径主炮，满载排水量高达2.5万吨，最快速度21节。

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 "Russian" actually reached 25 knots. The Germans couldn't figure out how George did it even if they wanted to break their heads.

Buying one and taking it home 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.

Alexei 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 was much more rational. Not only did it reduce the number of main guns to 12, but also due to the sacrifice of armor, the maximum speed was also as high as 24 knots. 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.

Nicholas called back.

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 his disgrace 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 Nicholas's approval, and everyone was happy——

Wait, it’s not enough for Nikolai to agree now, it still needs approval from 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.

Milyutin'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 to head the military committee.

"Military reform is an offending job. It is difficult to satisfy everyone. The most important thing is that you need a strong tsar."

Mikhail was not optimistic about the military council.

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.

Nicholas's character is too weak and it is difficult to give George enough support.

George was in trouble too.

If you go to the Military Council, you have to go to St. Petersburg, and 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 bravely. This is a good opportunity to repair relations with St. Petersburg.

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 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 himself.

In the past few years, Vladivostok still sends gifts to St. Petersburg every year, just like before.

Nicholas did not forget George. Although the telegrams to George became fewer and fewer, the gifts to his younger brothers and sisters were never lacking.

(End of this chapter)