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On August 15, 1898, the Prime Minister's Mansion, London, the Prime Minister of Tangning Street, Prime Minister Solzburi Jon is urgently summoning the Navy Minister Frederick William Richard.
"The latest intelligence we get, the chief of staff of the Chinese people has arrived in Germany yesterday. It is foreseeable that the Chinese and the Germans will definitely conduct in -depth exchanges in military technology. Maybe it won't be long, the Germans on the table of the Germans will be on the table of the ships of the Germans.
It will build a new type of battleship. This is a huge challenge for the empire! "Prime Minister Salzburi said seriously.
Thanks to the widespread application of wireless telegram machines, and because of the improvement of science and technology, the volume is getting smaller and smaller, which allows British spies in Germany to quickly send back to Britain after learning about relevant information, so that Britain can quickly quickly be able to quickly quickly send it to the United Kingdom, so that Britain can quickly quickly
The reaction is made.
"By the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Navy has been stepping up the design of the" fearless "battleship. The specific drawings are expected to be completed within half a year. With the British Empire's shipbuilding ability, even if the German side starts to build it first, we can ensure that they can also ensure that they can
When the battleships are in service, our new battleships will also be in service. Moreover, in terms of the number of ships and shipbuilders of the empire, we have an advantage over Germany. As long as the funds are sufficient, we can fully build the ship speed and the number of battleships.
Overtaking Germany and maintaining the advantage of the Imperial Navy!” Navy Secretary Sir Frederick William Richards said confidently. Britain has been the largest maritime power for hundreds of years, and with this, it has made Britain count
The century -old hegemony. Britain has a deep naval heritage. This is not comparable to other countries, nor can it be offset by one or two advanced warships. Therefore, it will be very difficult
of.
"I'm relieved. How about the two battleships we built for the Japanese?" asked the Marquis of Salisbury.
"Both warships have been completed last month, and in the sea test. The Japanese have sent sailors to accept the battleship. However, Japan is a little worried.
After the Chinese Navy's defense zone, if the Chinese Navy chose to attack when the Japanese Navy fleet returned to China, this would be a huge disaster for the Japanese Navy. "
Let's say. With the successive service of the Chinese Navy's "Chinese -class" battleship, the navy power in the Far East has changed dramatically. According to the intelligence obtained by the UK, at most three months, the Chinese Navy's 4 ships
The 'Chinese -class' battleship will be all in their service. At that time, the Chinese Navy will become the first Asian first in Asia.
In the start of the war between China and Japan, once the British Navy was involved, the four 'monarchy' battleships of the Chinese fleet 'are not the opponents of the four Chinese -class "Chinese" battleships of the Chinese Navy anyway.
"This is a question. However, will the Chinese send them first?" Marquis, Marquis, frowned.
"According to the information we have obtained, the Chinese have been preparing for war since the beginning of this year. They have hoarded a large number of strategic materials, and the northern army has also begun to change their clothes, probably preparing for the war. And Japan is not going to do so.
The warship of the Navy returned to China is an excellent opportunity for them to launch a war! "Sir Frederick William Richard said.
"What do the Japanese plan to do?" Marquis Salzbury asked.
"The Japanese want to wait for the two battleships they built in the United States to come to Britain and then return to China with the two armored cruisers built in France. In this way, they will have four battleships and six armored cruisers. And,
The Japanese expressed their hope that the Imperial Navy could form a formation with the Japanese fleet and escort the Japanese fleet back to Japan!" said Sir Frederick William Richards.
"Formed a formation with the Japanese fleet? This is absolutely not good. The Imperial Navy cannot have a war with the Chinese as soon as possible. Our plan is always let the Japanese, the Russians and Americans desperately.
We came forward to clean up the endgame and seized the final fruit of victory! "Marquis of Salzbury shook his head.
"However, after the Chinese people's new battleships enter the battle, the Japanese will have no chance of winning!" Sir Frederick William Richard was very worried.
The improvement of the class' battleship. The two ships built in the United States are the US 'Indianna -Class' battleships, and their performance is more backward. Once they encounter the most advanced' Chinese -Chinese 'battleship in China, the Japanese only have one dead end.
"So, let the Japanese warship hang on our national flag. So that the Chinese will not be too much. When they are not ready to start war with the empire, the Chinese should be restrained. In addition, in our new style
Before serving the battleship, we need to avoid war with the Chinese as much as possible. How long will our "fearless" battleship be in service? "Marquis Salzburi asked.
"The Prime Minister, the design work of the" Fear Fearless "battleship will be completed early next year. It is expected to be completed in mid -1901 and can be served at the end of the year!" Sir Sir Frederick William Richarus said.
"No! Try to speed up the time, it is best to serve in 1900. In this case, it may be able to catch up with the war against the Chinese!" Marquis Salzburi said. Now it seems that the Japanese navy is the navy of the Japanese people.
Can't defeat the Chinese Navy. If China intends to launch a war in advance, even if the U.S. Navy is added. In this case, in order to defeat China, the British Navy will probably take it in person.
'Battleships can enter service, it is very beneficial for Britain.
"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister, I will ask the shipyard to work overtime to speed up the construction progress!" said Sir Frederick William Richards.
China, Beijing. Beijing in August is very hot. Fortunately, the two thermal power plants on the suburbs of Beijing have been completed. With the formation of the North Railway Network, high -quality electric coal mined from Shanxi can ensure that two firepower can be ensured
Normal operation of power plants. Small appliances with relatively low technology content such as electric fans have already become a tight product in large cities such as Beijing, and it has also brought a hint of coolness to this hot summer.
In the Xinhua Palace, Wang Yuze was blowing the cool breeze in a comfortable fan. At the same time, listening to the report of the empire's heavy minister.
"His Majesty! The chief of staff in Germany has been completed. According to the agreement reached, we have obtained us from Germany to the design drawings of the" Chinese -class "battleship and the cost of £ 30 million for Germany.
The speed required for advanced machine tools, steelmaking, armor, naval guns, **, optical instruments, internal combustion engines, etc.!" Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang reported to Wang Yuze.
"Thirty million pounds! Even the" Qin -class "battleship can build ten ships, it is painful to think about it! However, this is still worth it. With the support of these advanced technologies, our industrial level will be again again.
The benefits generated by taking off at one time are not as small as 30 million pounds, and it will be more than ten times more than it will be!" Wang Yuze said.
"Your Majesty! Our own cost of the 'Qin-class' battleship is 2.5 million pounds. If we were to the Germans, we could increase it to 3.5 million pounds. In this way, the losses we will not be so great
.However, the Germans and Britain will first ask us to build the 'Chinese-class' battleship for them! The cost of the 'Chinese-class' battleship is 2 million pounds, and the offer we give the Germans can be 3 million pounds!"
Minister Zhang Cheng said.
"Anyway, Germany is still our close partner, and they can't be too pit.
It is beneficial to offend Germany at this critical moment. If Germany does not help China to restrain the main force of the British navy, then China will not be worth the loss.
Zhang Cheng smiled and said nothing.
"By the way, the Chief of Staff has already returned to China?" Wang Yize asked. It is now August 1898. According to the Chinese plan, the time to fight against Japan is at the end of this year or early next year.
When can Japan's battleships built in the United States and the United States can return to China. There is not much time. Now, the preparation of China's preparations is still in full swing.
"Your Majesty, Chief of Staff has set off yesterday morning, and is expected to return to China in the end of next month!" Said the Minister of the Army Cai Yun.
"This trip is considered a hard work Chief of Staff. How is our preparations going?" Wang Yuze asked. He was particularly concerned about this issue.
"Your Majesty. The Army's Capital Military Region, Northeast Military Region, Northern Military Region and Northwest Military Region have completed the dressing work. Before the end of the year, the Central Plains Military Region will also complete the dressing change, which will not affect the combat against Russia. In addition, twenty new ones
The expansion division has completed the solicitation of the soldiers, and is currently under training in recruits. In next year, you can go to the battlefield! "Cai Yun replied.
"Very good!" Wang Yuze nodded. When fighting against Russia, the main need to be used is the troops of these military regions in the north.
"His Majesty, the navy is about to complete the preparation.
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