Romanian Eagle

The news of Romania's purchase of the German Kolburg-class cruiser is not big news to the world, but the daily arms race between the Allies and the Allies is news. Only the Balkan countries paid a little attention. After all, it was a Balkan country, and the warships could not go ashore, so they just paid attention.

In the Romanian Navy, Minister Rear Admiral Lomodan and Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Nestaku are discussing the list of recipients. Since the signing of the contract for the purchase of the ship with the German side, Minister Lomodan has been thinking about returning the ship, and now he is asking the commander of the fleet, Rear Admiral Nestaku, about the list of personnel to receive. "How are you preparing for this time, Nestaku?"

"I have almost selected the personnel, but the captain is still not the best." Rear Admiral Nestaku, who had just returned to the Admiralty, answered his question.

"Don't you have the right person?"

In the face of Major General Lomodan's question, Nestaku answered. "Not without. Lieutenant Colonel Midraphael of the shelling formation and Major Tiskolku of the Elizabeth are the most suitable candidates I have thought of."

Rear Admiral Lomodan had been a fleet commander before, and of course he knew these two officers. This is also the most suitable candidate in the Romanian Navy, but both have their own shortcomings. Lieutenant Colonel Midraphael has good artillery skills, and is also good at navigation and ship coordination. It's just that this person is more outspoken, and he has to express his opinions on things that he is not used to.

Major Tiskolku is on the other hand. He can faithfully perform the tasks given by his superiors, but he is weaker than Lieutenant Colonel Midraphael in mastery of naval skills, which makes it difficult for Major General Lomodan to choose for a while.

"These two candidates are not good choices."

Hearing the words of the old superior Major General Lomodan, Nestaku also knew the problem. One has excellent skills, but is a little rebellious, and the other is obedient, but his ability is almost inferior. It would be nice if the advantages of the two were neutralized, Nestaku thought in his heart.

In the end, in order to ensure the combat capability of this Romanian largest warship. After some thought, the two decided to let Lieutenant Colonel Midraphael be the leading officer of the receiving warship. If he says something he shouldn't say while in Germany, Major Tiskolku goes instead. After this decision was made, Rear Admiral Lomodan sent a telegram to Lieutenant Colonel Midraphael to report to the Admiralty.

At the Constanta Naval Base, after receiving this telegram, Midraphael asked his friend Birke to inquire. "Bilke, what is the Minister looking for me at this time?"

Birke asked after hearing Midraphael's question. "Have you been talking nonsense in front of people lately?"

"Not at all. I usually come to you when I express my opinions. Besides, I'm not stupid. How could I say something wrong with my superiors in front of others." Midraphael refuted his friend's guess.

"Then it should be the leading officer who received the warship." Birke said his guess.

Midraphael also knew that the receiving personnel had been decided this time, but the leading officer had not yet decided. This time the Navy is guessing. He and Major Tiskolku were the most likely of the few suitable candidates.

Although Midraphael thought it was inappropriate to buy light cruisers, who didn't want a warship under their command to have a formidable combat force. And if he can serve as the captain of this Romania's largest battleship, it will be very possible to be the commander of the fleet in the future, and even the Minister of the Navy. Lieutenant Colonel Midraphael will inevitably breathe heavily when he thinks of it. After a little discussion with his friends, he plans to meet Minister Lomodan in his best condition.

Midraffair took the train to the capital early the next morning, and by the afternoon he was standing in the office of Rear Admiral Lomodan, the Minister of the Admiralty.

"I have seen your Excellency Minister."

Lomodan looked at Lieutenant Colonel Midraphael who was standing upright at the desk. Wearing a neat navy lieutenant's uniform, her leather shoes are shiny, and her hair is meticulously combed, she looks heroic.

Not bad, this is what Lomodan thought.

"Lieutenant Colonel Midraphael..."

After Midraphael heard the minister's speech, his standing became more standard. Major General Lomodan looked at the actions of the lieutenant colonel in front of him and felt that he was not that difficult to discipline. After nodding his head in satisfaction, he continued. "The Admiralty thinks you are the most suitable candidate to receive a new cruiser this time. Do you have anything to say about that?"

After hearing this wonderful news, Midraphael knew that his final test was coming. After thinking all the way, he was ready for the answer. After a little bit of thinking, talk about it.

"The Kolburg class received this time is Germany's latest light cruiser, which is more than ten years advanced in equipment than our active warships, and requires the organizers to seriously study the technology on board. And it is also more advanced than our largest cruiser Elizabeth. It is three times larger, and its speed is also 7.5 knots higher. Therefore, it is different from the past in terms of navigation, which also requires us to focus on training. In addition, in terms of firepower, it is equipped with 8 150mm 45 caliber naval guns, which are also ours. The focus of training is a type that we have not been exposed to before. In general, the acceptance of the German Kolburg-class light cruiser this time is an important test for the Romanian Navy, which is dominated by British warships. I I feel a great responsibility, but I am also confident that this warship will be used to its maximum combat effectiveness."

After listening to Lieutenant Colonel Midraphael's wonderful performance, Major General Lomodan felt that he had found the right person this time. It can be seen that Lieutenant Colonel Midraphael's ability makes him very satisfied.

"I am very satisfied with your answer, Lieutenant Colonel Midraphael. I hope you can do exactly what you said. The Romanian Navy needs to use this warship to its fullest potential."

After Lieutenant Colonel Midraphael heard the words of Major General Lomodan, he knew that he was chosen as the officer who led the team to receive the warship this time, which meant that as long as there were no accidents, the captaincy would definitely belong to him. In the face of such good news, Lieutenant Colonel Midraphael suppressed his inner joy and told Major General Lomodan. "Thanks to the Navy for trusting me, I will take my words as a requirement and keep pushing myself."

Lieutenant Colonel Midraphael burst out laughing all the way out of the Admiralty. He couldn't wait to share the news with his friends. After returning to Constanta, he told Birke the good news, and his friends were also happy for him.

"When are you leaving, Midraphale?"

"We will pass before the keel is laid at the end of September." Midraphael explained to You.

After hearing Midraphael's words, Birke said with a little surprise. "Isn't that only half a month?"

"Yes."

On September 25, 1910, Lieutenant Colonel Midrafael led a crew of 187 on board a train bound for Germany, where they would prepare for the newly built cruiser Count Dazila. Along with him was Rear Admiral Nestaku, the commander of the fleet, who will lay the first keel for the construction of the warship.