Chapter 0006: The Emperor's Disappointment

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"Your Highness, are you really going to donate a battleship to the navy within four years?" After leaving the naval academy, Karl immediately inquired. As someone close to Qintian, he was aware of the extent of Qintian's wealth. Although Qintian's personal fortune was undoubtedly substantial, it was still far from sufficient to construct a battleship. He did not believe it was a wise choice for Qintian to exhaust all his financial resources for four years of freedom. It was still far from sufficient to construct a battleship. He did not believe it was a wise choice for Qintian to exhaust all his financial resources for four years of freedom.

Hmph! Oscar is truly becoming more and more excessive. Does he really think he is a business genius while everyone else is a fool? If making money were really that easy, wouldn't the entire population be engaged in business?

That is a battleship! The cost of constructing a battleship amounts to several tens of millions of marks. Even a prince of the royal family can receive a fixed dividend from the royal estate's income. However, it is still impossible to support the construction of a battleship.

It is evident that Wilhelm II is very disappointed with Qin Tian, believing that Qin Tian has gone to such great lengths merely to avoid studying at the naval academy, only thinking about leisure and enjoyment. Such a person is utterly unworthy of being a prince of the German Empire

Standing by the window in the office, watching two people leave, Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen couldn't help but murmur to himself: "This prince is indeed a strange person. Is he a genius or a fool? If he can truly donate a battleship to the German Navy within four years, then I will certainly be glad for today's decision"

However, subsequently, Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen informed Wilhelm II of everything that had transpired through a telegram. He also communicated his proposed course of action to Wilhelm II, while requesting Wilhelm II's forgiveness for his unilateral decision

Rest assured, Karl, I know my limits. Although my current financial resources are far from sufficient to build a battleship, I believe it will soon be enough. From now on, we need to work hard to earn money. Otherwise, I do not wish to lose credibility with others. Qin Tian, however, did not feel much pressure.

From his heart, he still hoped that Qin Tian could fulfill his promise. After all, this would bring tremendous benefits to the German Navy and even to the entire Germany

Your Excellency the Dean, in comparison to a battleship, whether I study at the Naval Academy is not of great importance. If I can fulfill my commitment and produce an additional battleship, it would undoubtedly be a significant benefit for the German Navy. Even if I am unable to fulfill my commitment, the Naval Academy would not suffer any loss. Qin Tian noticed that Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen was already swayed and quickly continued to speak. Even if I am unable to fulfill my commitment, the Naval Academy would not suffer any loss. Qin Tian noticed that Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen was already swayed and quickly continued to speak.

"Your Highness, are you joking?" Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen said with a serious expression. His rigid personality led him to believe that Qin Tian's ideas were nothing but fanciful notions, mere empty promises to achieve his own ends. From the perspective of the Germans, this was undoubtedly a very serious issue, especially considering that Qin Tian held the status of a royal prince.

"Very well, Your Highness, I have agreed to your terms. However, you must demonstrate the possibility of fulfilling your promise within two years. Otherwise, you will have to return to the Naval Academy and complete all remaining courses in the two years left," said Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen. With such words, even if Qin Tian was indeed boasting, there would still be room for redemption.

Your Excellency the Dean, I am absolutely not joking. I know that with my current financial resources, it is absolutely impossible to build a battleship. However, I will use these four years to earn enough funds. I swear in the name of God that I am very clear-headed and very serious right now, and I am not speaking boastfully. Qin Tian had a serious expression on his face

"Very well, Your Excellency the Dean," Qin Tian nodded. It was truly a remarkable achievement to have Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen give his approval and open the back door for him. This filled Qin Tian with immense joy, as he now had ample time to execute his plan

While Qin Tian and Karl were still on the train returning to Potsdam, Wilhelm II had already received a telegram from Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen

Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen nodded, although he believed that the chances of Qin Tian fulfilling his promise were very slim. However, if a miracle were to occur, it would be of great benefit to the German Navy. He also hoped that a miracle could happen. Even if Qin Tian was indeed boasting, it would only reflect his own self-degradation and would not have any other impact on the Naval Academy

Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen fell silent, unsure of where Qin Tian's confidence originated. Despite his decades of life experience, he believed that the difficulty of achieving all that Qin Tian aspired to would be immense. However, Qin Tian's display of such confidence made him feel as if a miracle might truly occur.

For merchants, Wilhelm II did not discriminate. However, he still hoped that his sons would all serve in the military, as if only soldiers were the true talents.

As for Wilhelm II, one might be utterly disappointed in him. In a fit of anger, he might even expel him from the House of Hohenzollern

Subsequently, Qin Tian and Karl bid farewell to Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen and left the Naval Academy

Your Majesty, His Highness the Prince may wish to give it a try. Dean Berkenhagen's approach is quite commendable; even if His Highness is unable to fulfill his promise, he will have to obediently return to the Naval Academy in two years. Should His Highness succeed, it would be a significant benefit for both the Navy and the entire Empire said Essen von Jonalett, the butler of Wilhelm II.

However, if Qin Tian ultimately fails to fulfill his promise, he will undoubtedly cause great dissatisfaction to Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen. He may even offend the entire Navy as a result. After all, is he not deceiving the Navy in this matter

"Donate a battleship?" Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen was taken aback

After reading the telegram, Wilhelm II furrowed his brow tightly. He personally had a strong aversion to those who only knew how to talk big but were incapable of working diligently. Undoubtedly, at this moment, Qin Tian had already been categorized by Wilhelm II as one of these types of people

Well then, I shall see what tricks that little fellow can come up with in these few years. If the time comes and he fails to fulfill his promise, he will no longer hold the title of prince. He will also be disowned by the House of Hohenzollern and will no longer possess any benefits