Chapter 0004: Unreasonable Demands

Additionally, in Kiel, there are naval shipyards and the Germania Shipyard, both of which are large shipbuilding facilities capable of constructing battleships

Karl, go buy two train tickets to Kiel! Qin Tian instructed

If I could have Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen open the door for me, even if I went to the Kiel Naval Academy, I would have enough time to do my own things

The two quickly found a decent inn. Due to their exhaustion from the journey, they hastily ate a little something before going to bed.

The news that Qin Tian was reprimanded by Wilhelm II and that it had enraged Wilhelm II had already spread throughout the entire palace. This also made Karl von Jonalett feel a profound sense of crisis. Being close to Qin Tian, his fate was almost tied to Qin Tian's. Once Qin Tian fell out of favor or even became disliked by Wilhelm II, he could forget about having a good future.

With their identities and status, Qin Tian and Karl easily obtained two first-class train tickets to Kiel. However, even the first-class carriage was far from comparable to trains of later generations. Considering that this was over a hundred years ago, one cannot demand too much.

Fortunately, Qin Tian seems to have come to a realization and is ready to report to the Kiel Naval Academy. This allows Karl von Jonalait, who has been anxiously worried, to finally put his heart at ease.

No matter what, it is necessary to give it a try. Otherwise, I will really end up spending four years in prison at the Kiel Naval Academy. Qin Tian has made up his mind

Kiel is inherently a small city, where almost everything is related to the navy. Not only is there a naval academy here, but it also serves as an important base for the German Navy. In the face of the formidable threat posed by the British Navy, the German Navy can be deployed in the relatively safe Kiel. In the event of an incident, they can navigate through the canal to Wilhelmshaven and enter the North Sea for operations

In the eyes of Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen, Qin Tian has become synonymous with an unlearned member of the royal family. If it were not for Qin Tian's status, he would not even want to waste his breath.

"Is it really necessary to spend four years at the Kiel Naval Academy? If that's the case, wouldn't it be a waste of so much time?" After returning to his room, Qin Tian felt extremely unwilling.

Certainly, wanting to persuade Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen, that old stickler, to open a back door for him, Qin Tian knows without thinking how difficult this would be. Germans are inherently known for their rigidity, which has shaped the civilized world. Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen has held the position at the Kiel Naval Academy for many years, nurturing a great number of talents for the German Navy. At the same time, he has earned the deep trust of Wilhelm II. To expect him to act unethically is an extraordinary challenge!

"Yes, Your Excellency the Dean. However, I hope that Your Excellency the Dean can fulfill a small request of mine." Although Qin Tian did not know what Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen was thinking, he could generally make a good guess.

Germany has a highly convenient transportation system, with a dense railway network that connects almost every city in the country. In the era before airplanes, traveling by train was undoubtedly the most convenient mode of transportation

Qin Tian fled in a disheveled manner from Kaiser Wilhelm II's office. In the face of Wilhelm II's furious wrath, he did not dare to linger. He had no desire to further provoke Wilhelm II, as that would bring him no benefits.

"Very well, Your Highness," replied Karl von Jonalait outside the door. At the same time, he felt a sense of relief in his heart

"Request? Please speak, Your Highness." Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen furrowed his brow

Once Wilhelm II is directly disowned by the Hohenzollern family in a fit of rage, he will truly be in dire straits. At that point, he will find it impossible to survive in Germany and indeed throughout Europe. A person who has been disowned by the royal family will become the subject of scrutiny and gossip wherever he goes

Karl, who came with Qin Tian, was equally stunned and had not anticipated that Qin Tian would make such a request

Find a crevice to rest for a while; early tomorrow morning, we will visit Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen

Early the next morning, after having breakfast, Qin Tian and Carl hurried to the Kiel Naval Academy

Upon hearing Qin Tian's request, Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen's expression darkened as if it were the bottom of a pot. As the cradle of German naval officers and generals, nearly everyone who enters the Kiel Naval Academy is an elite. After entering the naval academy, everyone studies diligently in order to serve the country after graduation

Your Highness, if you do not wish to attend the Kiel Naval Academy, I do not wish to force you. To be honest, it was originally His Majesty the Emperor's request for you to enroll. I can immediately send a telegram to His Majesty the Emperor to rescind the order!" Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen said with a face of indifference

The order issued by Wilhelm II was for him to report to the Kiel Naval Academy within one week. Furthermore, without permission, he was not to return to the palace. This clearly indicates how deeply disappointed Wilhelm II was in him

Your Excellency, the Dean, I hope that during my enrollment at the Kiel Naval Academy, I will be able to refrain from attending regular classes and only come to take the examinations at the end of the term, without any restrictions on time

Upon arriving at Kiel Academy and presenting their identification, Qin Tian and Karl were quickly escorted to the office of Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen

As members of the Hohenzollern family, the royal family of the German Empire, they were originally expected to serve as role models for the entire nation. However, now that Qintian has made such an unreasonable demand, it has naturally infuriated Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen. At the same time, his gaze towards Qintian is filled with disdain. Such a person is utterly unworthy of being a member of the Kiel Naval Academy.

Karl nodded, saying nothing more

Although it is only a little over 300 kilometers from Potsdam to Kiel, given the current speed of trains, by the time Qin Tian and Karl disembarked at Kiel Station, it was already evening

"Your Highness, welcome to the Kiel Naval Academy. Are you here to officially report for duty?" asked Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen. His stern face showed no trace of a smile. It was evident that the news of Qin Tian's refusal to attend the naval academy had already reached his ears

However, Qin Tian, lying in bed, could not fall asleep no matter what. He needed to come up with a way to persuade Dean Ludwig Berkenhagen to grant him a favor. An hour later, Qin Tian finally thought of a solution. At that moment, he fell asleep with a faint smile.

It won't do, I must think of other ways," Qin Tian said to himself. He began to brainstorm, searching for a solution to the problem