Chapter 83： Captain Candidate

The news of Romania's purchase of the German Kolborg-class cruiser is not big news to the world. The daily arms race between the Allies and the Allies is news. Only the Balkan countries paid a little attention. After all, it is a Balkan country, and it is only concerned about the fact that warships cannot go ashore.

In the Romanian Ministry of the Navy, Minister Major General Lomodan and Fleet Commander Major General Nestacu are discussing the list of persons to be accepted. Since signing the order contract with the German side, Minister Lomodan has been thinking about the return of the general ship, and now he asks the commander of the fleet, Major General Nestacu, about the list of persons to be accepted. "How are you preparing for this warship reception?"

"I have almost selected the personnel, but the captain is not the best one." Major General Nestacu, who returned to the Admiralty, answered his question.

"Do you have no suitable personnel?"

Faced with Major General Lomodan’s question, Nestaku answered. "It's not without it. Lieutenant Colonel Midraphael, who bombarded the formation, and Major Tiscolcu of the Elizabeth, were the most suitable candidates I thought of."

Major General Lomodan had served as fleet commander before, and of course he knew these two officers. This is now the most suitable candidate in the Romanian Navy, but both have their own shortcomings. Lieutenant Colonel Midrafell has a good artillery skill, and is also very good at navigating and coordinating ships. It's just that this person is more outspoken, and he has to express his opinions on things that are uncomfortable.

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

"These two candidates are not easy to choose."

Hearing the words of the old superior Major General Lomodan, Nestaku also knew the problem. One has excellent skills, but a bit rebellious, and the other obedient, but almost ability. It would be nice if the two people's strengths were neutralized, Staku thought inwardly.

In order to ensure the combat capability of Romania's largest warship. After some consideration, the two decided to let Lieutenant Colonel Midraffael be the leader of the receiving warship. If he says something that shouldn't be said while in Germany, he will go for Major Tiscolku. After making this decision, Major General Lomodan sent a telegram, asking Lieutenant Colonel Midraffair to report to the Admiralty.

At the Constanta Naval Base, after receiving this telegram, Midraffa asked his friend of Birk to inquire. "Bilk, what is the minister looking for at this time?"

After hearing Midraffa’s question, Birke asked. "Have you been talking nonsense in front of people recently?"

"Not at all, I usually ask you to express my opinions. Besides, I am not stupid. How could it be possible to say that the superior is wrong before others." Midraphael refuted his friend's guess.

"Then it should be the leader of the receiving warship." Birke said his guess.

Midraphael also knew that the receivers had been set this time, but the leader of the team had not set it yet. This time the navy is all speculating. He and Major Tiscolcu are the most likely of the few suitable candidates.

Although Midrafell thinks it is not appropriate to buy a light cruiser, who does not want the warships under his command to have a strong combat power. And if you can serve as the captain of this Romania's largest battleship, it will become very possible to serve as the commander of the fleet and even the minister of the navy in the future. It is inevitable that Lieutenant Colonel Midraphael will breathe hard when he thinks of this. After a little discussion with his friends, he planned to meet Minister Lomodan in his best state.

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

"Meet the Minister."

Lomodan looked at Lieutenant Colonel Midraffa who was standing upright at the desk. Wearing a neat navy lieutenant colonel uniform, shiny leather shoes, and meticulous combing of hair, the whole person looks heroic. Not bad, this is Lomodan's inner thoughts.

"Lieutenant Colonel Midrafell..."

After hearing the minister's speech, Midraffa stood more standard. Major General Lomodan looked at the actions of the lieutenant colonel in front of him, feeling that he was not that difficult to discipline, and nodded in satisfaction before continuing. "This time receiving a new cruiser, the Admiralty thinks you are the most suitable candidate. Do you have anything to say about it?"

After hearing this wonderful news, Midrafael knew that his final test was coming. After thinking along the way, he has prepared the answer. After sorting out my thoughts a bit, I talked about it.

"The Kolburg class received this time is Germany's latest light cruiser. It is more than ten years more advanced than our current warships in terms of equipment. It needs to organize personnel to study the technology on board. And it is also better than our largest cruiser Elizabeth. It’s three times larger and its speed is also 7.5 knots higher. So it’s also different from the past in terms of sailing, which also requires our 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 touched before. In general, the reception of the German Kolborg-class light cruiser is for the Romanian Navy, which is mainly British warships An important test. I deeply feel that the responsibility is heavy, but I am also confident that this warship will exert its maximum combat effectiveness."

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

"Your answer from Lieutenant Colonel Midraffel makes me very satisfied. I hope you can do what you have said. The Romanian Navy needs to use this warship to its fullest power."

Lieutenant Colonel Midraffael heard the words of Major General Romodan and knew that he was chosen as the officer who led the receiving warship this time, which meant that as long as there were no accidents, the post of captain would definitely be his. Faced with such good news, Lieutenant Colonel Midrafell forced his inner joy to speak to Major General Lomodan. "Thank the Navy for trusting me. I will ask for my words and keep pushing myself."

Lieutenant Colonel Midraffa laughed loudly after walking out of the Admiralty. He can't wait to share this news with his friends. After returning to Constanta, he told Birke the good news, and his friends were also happy for him.

"When will you leave Midraphael?"

"We will pass before the keel is laid at the end of September." Midrafell explained.

After hearing what Midrafell said, Birke was a little surprised. "Isn't that only half a month away."

"Yes it is."

On September 25, 1910, Lieutenant Colonel Midrafell led 187 people from the warship receiver on a train bound for Germany, where they would prepare for the newly built Romanian cruiser "Count Dachila". Also traveling with the fleet commander Major General Nestacu, he will lay the first keel for the construction of the warship.