"Li Xin, the British shouldn't have the courage to raid our warships now, right?" When Wang Mingshan and Li Xin got the news, Britain's eight largest warships were already sailing side by side with China. Although the tonnage of British warships is slightly less than that of the Chinese navy, the British navy is twice as large as China's. The Chinese never saw any real peace between China and Britain.

"Mingshan, I'm not worried about this. If the British dare to do it without any justification in this way. First of all, British warships may not be able to win. Second, even if Britain wins, they will no longer have to think about entering the Indian Ocean. We will cut the Suez Canal at once and take India away from the British. After finishing the hard truth of the war, Wang Mingshan suddenly sneered a few times, "As for the intention of showing prestige in front of other countries, Britain launched a sneak attack when there was no hostility to the Chinese navy, and it was in full view of European business people. The fear of such an action did not do the British good. ”

No matter how Li Xin made his own judgment on the international situation, Wang Mingshan frowned and said: "Why do I think that it is of great benefit to the British to mess up this matter?" ”

"Oh? Are those people who are engaged in finance so enthusiastic? Li Xin asked with some jealousy. You don't even need to ask in particular, just look at the performance of these financiers in recent days. In the face of Li Xin's sincere persuasion, these birdmen were as lame as 2580,000 as they were. Now, in the face of the immediate benefits, they immediately showed their respect for China and their incomparable sincerity in cooperation. These people not only raise various questions around Wang Mingshan every day, but Li Xin is also the object of deliberate flattery by these people. Compared with the previous arduous negotiations between Li Xin and the British financial industry, the current situation can really be described as "a very good situation".

Of course, Wang Mingshan heard the jealousy in Li Xin's words, and he smiled and comforted his old buddy, "The work ahead is indeed very hard, if this matter can really be completed." The military medal has half of mine and half of yours. ”

"Phew!" Li Xin also smiled and took a sip. This is the lyrics of the song "Fifteen Moons", which has recently become popular in China through radio, and the changes in society have entered a new situation after broadcasting. The popularity of radio in cities has allowed ordinary people to experience more of the world that would otherwise be unreachable. This change is very noticeable in everyday speech.

Not only songs, plays, radio plays, storytelling. Originally, Li Xin also doubted how to fill up more than ten hours of programs every day, but he didn't expect that in addition to news and various knowledge popularization programs, a large number of programs that the masses like to see have been released. There are even new regulations in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in nature institutions that prohibit listening to radio during working hours. But no matter how much you prohibit such things, you can't completely ban them. As a result of these, many people's style of speech has changed.

Li Xin is more sensitive to social changes, but Wang Mingshan pays more attention to internal benefits. He didn't really care if there would really be a war, what Wang Mingshan cared about was whether the financial promotion conference based on radio transmission could complete its mission. This is very important work for central banks. Because he knew what this kind of financial means meant, Wang Mingshan was a little suspicious that the British would launch an attack desperately and make this matter yellow. If it weren't for the fear that the British would be sticking a lever in it, why would China hold this meeting when the fleet could escort ships in the Mediterranean.

China is here to explore the market and seek cooperation. Therefore, it is impossible for China to take the initiative to launch an attack on the British fleet, and what the British are thinking in their minds can only be decided by the British themselves. In order to ease the atmosphere, Wang Mingshan made a joke, "You see, compared with the fleets on both sides, the British fleet is more conspicuous." ”

Li Xin has seen many Chinese warships and many British warships, but he has never seen two warships sailing side by side. In the past, Li Xin always felt that British warships looked more majestic than Chinese warships, but now this comparison is indeed the case. With a red waterline, a black hull, white cabins, and goose-yellow chimneys and masts, the British warship is very glamorous and beautiful. Compared with this striking maritime presence, the Chinese warship is painted in light blue-gray paint from beginning to end, which looks a little hazy from a distance, and it is easy to ignore it.

The layman looks at the bustle, and the insider looks at the doorway. In the eyes of the upper echelons of the Royal Navy's Grand Fleet, the livery of the Chinese warships was dangerous. If war were to start now, the British Navy's standard Victorian livery, red waterline, black hull, white cabins, and goose-yellow chimneys and masts would all go a long way toward improving the accuracy of shelling the British Navy. On the other hand, looking at the livery of the Chinese Navy, the gray field of vision is very unfriendly to the sightman. Now that Chinese warships have been publicly unveiled in Europe, if Britain follows China to learn the painting, it is tantamount to acknowledging the strength of the Chinese navy. No one will laugh at other European countries if they do this, but the British Imperial Navy will definitely become a laughing stock if they do the same.

And further afield, the white-painted cruise ships are eye-catching. I thought that on the cruise ship, a group of top European tycoons, including British tycoons, were having fun and talking about business with the Chinese. The personnel of the British Royal Navy were even more unhappy. The masters of Britain are the royal family, and this group of pot-bellied rich people. For the benefit of these people, the British Navy had to endure the hardships of crammed into cramped compartments in rough seas. And in exchange for such hard work, the money in the pockets of those rich people has skyrocketed.

The naval battle with China had already cost thousands of British naval lives, but these tycoons made a fortune when they built ships in Britain, and then in peace after the war. It is not the navy that decides whether to wage war or not, but these big tycoons. It was a very, very bad feeling, but these very bad feelings for the British Navy were a reality that they had to face.

On the Chinese fleet opposite Britain, the Chinese Navy was more confident in its own country. In Britain and Europe, it is the rich who control capital. In China, it is the central government that controls capital, and it is everyone's emperor, Comrade Wei Ze. "Governor Wezedu is our sweetheart", this is also the latest new song to appear on the radio on the agricultural military channel. Although it is full of praise, no one will feel numb. In the eyes of the Chinese soldiers, it was the governor who opened up the sea frontier, and it was also the governor who led everyone to live a new life. The full education of the Political Department and the personal experience of the officers and men have made them feel that China benefits both war and peace. What is there to complain about.

"If we want to get into the Mediterranean, the best way is through the Suez Canal. Seize the Suez Canal, widen and dig the Suez Canal, so that the canal can be navigated by warships of more than 50,000 tons. In that case, our navy will be ready to conquer Europe at any time. "The young officers talked about their ideas. The fleet's voyage started from the province of Madagascar, and although it had already saved too much distance, it would have saved even more if the Suez Canal had been captured.

Listening to such speeches, Liu Shale was happy. Nearly thirty years ago, Governor Wezetdu had proposed iron and blood. At that time, a group of peasants-born Guangfu Army really couldn't understand what this "iron blood" meant. At that time, Liu Sha thought that iron was a sword and a gun, and blood was life. The gist of it is that we have to fight the enemy to the death in order to win the battle.

In the blink of an eye, almost thirty years have passed, after wars, studies, and meetings. Liu Sha recognizes that iron and blood are an attitude. That's a statement based on a deep understanding of war, of the world. Nearly thirty years ago, it was remarkable that a warrior could have less than ten pounds of iron per person. Now the per capita possession of iron in the Navy has been calculated in tons. Nearly 30 years ago, with 40,000 or 50,000 troops, they could almost run rampant all over the world. At present, the number of troops in the navy alone is more than 400,000.

However, this is not enough. Compared to the aspirations of today, the aspirations of thirty years ago are simply weak and ridiculous. But that kind of longing, that feeling that makes people's hearts almost burn a fire, is no different. And if you want to realize your current wishes, the iron and blood that China has at the moment actually feels far from enough.

"If you want to take the Suez Canal, you have to send a large number of land forces. The British now have 100,000 men stationed near the Suez Canal, and the navy alone cannot solve the enemy there. I think it's a good situation, because we only need to strengthen our navy at the southern tip of Africa, and we can easily hold the British throat to India. As long as the British don't try to change the situation, we can have a leisurely advantage. Isn't that a good situation? "There are also young servicemen who are not so radical. Moreover, this sober judgment pointing out the balance of power between China and Britain is very convincing. Liu Sha looked at the Yang staff officer who spoke, and Yang staff officer was Hu Chenghe's son-in-law, although this relationship made his promotion face a more difficult test. However, the calm and not so belligerent military man was highly regarded within the Navy.

There were not many hardliners in the army, and someone immediately retorted, "Then the British have to be willing to obey." ”

Staff Officer Yang replied: "Before we came, the last thing we heard on the radio was that the novel adapted from the "Chronicles of the Nations" happened to talk about the Qin State. At this time, China was as powerful as Qin, and there was no need for us to go on expeditions. On the contrary, it is a long-distance and close attack. The ruler is the ruler of China, and the inch is the inch of China. The expedition looks majestic, but what do we get? ”

"Leave the Atlantic to the British as a place for yourself?" The militant officers questioned.

Staff Officer Yang replied: "For the time being, leave it to Britain as a reserved land, because Britain must be doing nothing in order to keep this reserved land." When the grievances reach a certain level, the European countries will only welcome us. Just like the song goes, those who plant melons get melons, and those who plant beans get beans. Whoever sows hatred suffers for himself! ”