After the formation of Dreadnought, the number of ships expanded rapidly in a short period of time.

The most important factor in this is capital, and yes, when the state capital and the private capital form a joint force to do something, the power formed is huge.

Although the Dutch royal family does not occupy a large share of the capital, or less than 10 percent, the guiding role is huge, driving and attracting a large number of private capital to invest enthusiastically.

The long-term naval development plan that I submitted to William was also recognized and approved, and in particular, the Dutch high-level officials, including William and the relevant ministers, expressed great interest in the short-term approach to the purchase of services.

Their only concern is whether there will be a fleet of the appropriate size that meets the requirements in the short term to provide them with the appropriate military support and services.

It was almost seamless, and Dauntless appeared in front of them at this time, which was an instant hit, and coupled with the good role played by Youxi between the two parties, the negotiation was indescribably smooth.

It can be said that our trip to the Netherlands was quite smooth and perfect, although it was not supported by the Dutch royal family, but there was a better way than military support.

Policy support.

In just over a month, all the shipyards in Amsterdam – including Rotterdam, Bruges and Antwerp – were launching ships in full swing.

Although it is mainly a medium-sized warship, it is extremely objective in terms of quantity, and after forming a scale, it is enough to match the naval power of some small countries.

Such a big move will naturally attract the attention of all parties, especially the surrounding naval countries, which are trying to find out what kind of sacredness is that they will build warships on such a large scale.

Later, it was learned that these warships belonged to a Dutch Chamber of Commerce, called Fillith, or Dreadnought Chamber of Commerce.

A new force?

Many people are underestimating in their hearts, how can there be so many accidents in this world? How could someone who was able to burst such a large fleet in such a short period of time be through an unknown person?

Especially Elizabeth I, who paid more attention to the Netherlands than even to other countries, including Spain combined!

Such a big movement naturally made her feel like a fish in her throat, and she asked three times a day.

Later, I don't know how to learn that the relationship between the Dreadnought Fleet and the Far Eastern woman Zhang Youxi of the Dutch East India Company is mysterious. Who is Jang Woo-hee?

It's Sun Qilan's relatives!

Elizabeth I had already found out this clearly, how could she have missed such important information?

So under the blessing of the ancestral belly, Elizabeth I quickly guessed that eight * nine is not far from ten! I almost guessed the ins and outs of this matter.

In addition to the development plans of the Navy, as well as the question of purchasing services.

But this matter can be hidden for a while, and she can't hide it for a lifetime, after all, she will still know, but by then, everything has been settled, is it important whether she is happy or not?

In other words, what we are fighting this time is actually a time difference, as long as Elizabeth I has not come to her senses to swell her strength to a certain extent, then even if she really turns her face at that time, what can we do?

The wood has been made into a boat, the rice has been cooked, and no matter how strong Elizabeth I is, he can't do anything against the sky.

But things didn't seem to go as smoothly as I thought – just a few days before and after the Chinese New Year, Elizabeth sent someone to find me and sent me a stern ultimatum!

In one sentence: if I do not appear at the Palace of Westminster in London for fifteen days, even if it is a flagrant betrayal of the British Empire, henceforth I will be treated with hostility by all the British fleets, roughly the same as the Spanish ones!

Well, it seems that the old woman is really in a hurry! I don't take her will seriously, but I don't want to tear my face with her completely, so I must go to London as soon as possible to meet Her Majesty the Queen of England, who is in a fit of rage!

Of course, I won't just go stupidly, and I must have made detailed preparations in all aspects before going.

As for what to prepare, when the time comes, she will naturally know it.

So, after arranging all aspects of affairs, I took Huamei and rushed to the English Channel as soon as possible.

This road is actually not far, but after the beginning of spring, all kinds of fish come back to spawn and breed, how can you not take this opportunity to experience the customs of the sea?

So, we grind and chirp on the sea, but we are not in a hurry. It was not until the afternoon of the last day of Elizabeth I's ultimatum that my fleet arrived late and sent it to the docks in London.

As soon as I boarded the docks in London, my old friend Jack Bravo, who had already passed the position of Minister of War, was waiting on the docks, his hair was gray, and when he saw me, he almost cried with joy!

His old legs and feet didn't know why they were so agile, and he rushed to me with an arrow step, pulling my sleeve and shouting, "Sun Qilan!" Why did you come! The queen is ready to sign the pursuit! ”

When I heard this, I let out a long "oh" from where I was, turned my head and walked back.

Jack Bravo was a little stunned, what kind of trouble is this? Why did it come and go?

After thinking about it, it doesn't feel right, if I let this hot-headed guy mess around, I'm afraid that the queen will really do something stupid in anger this time!

"Sun Qilan! Where are you going? Jack Bravo screamed and asked me, "The queen is urging you, didn't I say?" ”

I stood on my feet, squinted at Jack Bravo, and said disdainfully, "What? Didn't you say that Elizabeth was going to give the order to pursue? Am I still running to the net? If you don't run for your life at this time, are you really stupid? ”

Jack Bravo was so choked by my words that he barely took his breath away. After a moment of relaxation, he gasped and said, "You're really going to me off!" The queen is already furious, if you don't admit your mistake, where are you going to run? ”

I was afraid to pout and sneer: "What, really when I'm stupid?" Don't you run for your life at this time, and wait for the New Year? ”

In a word, the old man almost didn't get angry. But after thinking about it, it really didn't work, so I could only sigh and grab my sleeve: "I said Qilan, don't make any more trouble, if you continue to make trouble, there will really be an accident!" Can't I beg you? ”

Seeing that the old man had reached this point, I couldn't bear to tease him anymore, so I patted his arm lightly, and said with a light smile: "It's okay if you don't leave, brother, tell me the truth, what's the situation with the queen?" ”

Jack Bravo shook his head and sighed again: "Kai Lana, you really played big this time!" Honestly, are you going to help Henry build the navy? ”

I nodded, and said in a non-hesitant tone, "Yes! Ming people don't say dark words, I did this! ”

The old man spat out a mouthful of blood, relieved himself and asked again: "What kind of dreadnought fleet in the Netherlands, does it have anything to do with you?" ”

I nodded again and replied, "Ah! I did it, I planned it, I designed it, I built it, what's wrong? ”

"What's wrong? You're asking me what's wrong? Jack Bravo's hands trembled angrily: "You actually asked me what's wrong?" Don't you know how the Queen reacted when she heard the news? ”

I smiled and pouted, "I know! She's angry, so what's the matter? ”

Hearing this, Jack Bravo was not angry or anxious. He finally understood that I had an account of all the consequences in my heart, but I was not afraid of them at all. But how could this be? Isn't Sun Qilan in front of him the most concerned and aware of the overall situation?

I saw that he was stunned there, and felt the need to talk to him first, so I pulled him to the side of the road, found a secluded corner and stood still, and said to him calmly: "Brother, I know what you said in my heart, and I also know what the consequences will be, but I still did it, do you know why?" ”

Hearing this, Jack Bravo is even more strange: "Why? Do you want to be the enemy of the Queen? ”

I patted Jack Bravo on the shoulder, shook my head and said, "You're wrong, man, it's not that I'm going to be the queen's enemy, it's that the queen doesn't take me seriously at all!" ”

Jack Bravo suddenly blushed, and said with a dodgy look: "You think too much, Qilan, the queen is not sorry for you!" ”

I snorted, looked him in the eye and said, "Don't tell me you don't know, I need you to explain something to me." ”

Jack Bravo immediately began to dodge: "Oops! If there's anything you can talk to the queen about, don't ask me! Don't ask me! ”

I refused to let go, grabbed his sleeve tightly and asked, "What?" You don't even have the courage to face me? ”

Jack Bravo stared at me deeply, shook his head and said softly, "You still have to understand Her Majesty, after all, she is just a woman." ”

I let go of the hand that was pulling his sleeve and snorted, "Woman? What happened to the woman? She is not my woman, so how can she decide my affairs by her own affairs? Why could she infringe on my interests like this? ”

Jack Bravo was silent, he knew that what I said was reasonable, but from his position, as the British Secretary of War, he was obliged to defend his queen, so he could only remain silent.

"Qi Lanna, the queen of this matter really has her troubles, after all, she has paid too much for this country, if the result of her efforts is stolen by others, you must be angry and will take action."

I nodded: "That's right, I naturally can't sit idly by and watch my interests suffer, and I will also take one way or another to protect my rights and interests." But please pay attention, now it is me who suffers, I understand Elizabeth, but I can't allow myself to be hurt, do you understand what I mean? ”

Jack Bravo sighed: "Of course I understand! Forget it, let's not talk about this, go and see the queen, I think she will give you an explanation. ”

I glanced at Jack Bravo with a bitter face, and without saying anything, I turned my head and walked in the direction of Westminster.