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As for the issue of military spending, this is something that the king and the government should worry about, and Drake actually doesn't care at all.

Now, he only thinks of one thing, he wants to travel around the world, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and then back to England.

Rediscover an eastern route, one that is in the hands of the English.

In this regard, the English sailing tycoon John. Hawkins expressed his full support, especially for this kind of behavior that is of great benefit to the country and has won the favor of His Majesty the King.

Inside the study, Francis. Drake acted as an assistant to his cousin, John. Spread out the paper, look at Hawkins's hull from time to time, and sigh.

"I didn't expect that, Hawkins, you actually went to the Navy and became the secretary of the General Staff, it's just amazing!"

Looking at a navy uniform, a white coat, a boat-shaped hat, and the golden armband, there was an air of confidence from the outside in.

And in Drake's eyes, this is the breath of power, thick and exuding a strange fragrance, which makes people unconsciously lost in it and cannot extricate themselves.

"You're a sir, and I'm just a staff officer, how can I compare to you! Dear Sir Francis! ”

Sir can only be given by name, and baron and above can be given a surname.

Hawkins looked at Drake's soon-to-be-outing desire, and couldn't help but pout his lips and reminded softly.

Since the last time Drake discovered Drake Strait and contributed most of the looted gold, he was directly knighted, and the glory is incomparable.

And as one of England's leading shipping tycoons, John . Hawkins was recommended by His Majesty the King to be a member of the House of Commons, and then, thanks to his vast knowledge of navigation, was appointed to the Naval Staff as a minor assistant to his father-in-law, the Navy's treasurer.

For Hawkins, a commoner, becoming an official is more important than a title, and with rights, will the title be far away?

While drawing, Hawkins did not forget to satirize the slightly more interesting Drake.

"This—" Drake was a little embarrassed for a moment, but he glanced at the ship graphics that were gradually being perfected, and he couldn't help but be surprised:

"Oh! My God, dear Mr. Hawkins, this piece of yours is an eye-opener! ”

Finally finding a reason to ease the embarrassment, Drake couldn't help but praise his wit.

"Yes, it's a mesmerizing work, one might even say a work of art!"

Looking at the work in front of him, Hawkins couldn't help but admire.

So, Drake couldn't help but take a closer look, and what appeared in his eyes was a ship that was very different from the past:

It was much smaller than the previous Galen ships, narrow and long, with a low side, and seemed to have completely eliminated the forward building and reduced the rear building, like a slender lady, and looked like no fighting power.

However, if you look closely, there are a large number of guns on both sides of the hull, which is very aggressive, and with a thin body, it has both speed and strength.

"But, Your Excellency, this ship cannot be engaged in broadside combat, and it is very easy to overcome!" Drake's rich experience taught him that this kind of ship defense was extremely weak, and if it was a battle, it was easy to lose.

"Despite this disadvantage, in the vicinity of the English Channel, where there are many reefs, dangers, and bulky size, this slim ship is a perfect fit."

After observing for a moment, Drake made a conclusion in his heart about the ships on this picture, and then said softly.

At present, this type of ship is restrictive, and the current situation of naval warfare is that the ship is large, there are many people, and the size is too small, so it looks timid, and if it collides, the ship will be destroyed and people will die.

"But, Hawkins, aren't you the Treasurer? How did you take charge of designing the ship? ”

Drake had no doubts about his cousin's abilities, but didn't he start out as an assistant to his father-in-law, who was the Navy's treasurer? Why did you design a ship again?

"You know what? Lord Okamori has not yet retired, and as an assistant, who will listen to what I say? ”

Hawkins looked at his wild cousin and shook his head, skeptical of his idea of the sea and freedom.

"You are not in the officialdom, you don't understand these things, I am not in his position, I am not in politics, my father-in-law is different from me!"

"You should actually come to the officialdom, it can be seen that His Majesty the King likes you very much, and your achievements in the future will be higher than mine! Instead of looking for any new routes, go around the world! ”

In this regard, Hawkins looked like he hated iron but not steel, and his eyes and expressions revealed deep dissatisfaction.

However, there was a hint of joy hidden in his eyes.

His Majesty Edward liked Drake, and the two had similar sailing experience, and if he took office at the same time, Drake would most likely be one step ahead of him and become Lord of the Admiralty.

Yes, that's right, Secretary of the Admiralty, this is John . Hawkins' ideal.

The family is famous on the coast of West England, and the family is wealthy, compared with the average nobleman, it is not far behind.

Therefore, now, he only thinks about how to improve his status and social status, rather than trying to get any ideals and travel around the world.

"Okay, okay! You are busy with your official position, you official fan, the sea is where I should go! ”

Drake waved his hand, he had seen a lot of this kind of official fan in recent years.

In particular, after passing the last round of the London exam, also known as the kingdom national exam, after a few months, you will be able to become an official and walk side by side with the nobles, and the temptation is not too great.

"So, you just want to use this new type of ship to attract His Majesty's attention?"

In this way, Drake immediately thought of this, for official fans, only promotion is what they are most interested in, and Hawkins in front of him is like this.

"Yes, that's right!" Hawkins nodded a little excitedly and said directly:

"Compared to Spain, the English navy is still weak, and if a large number of such small ships are built, the entire English Channel, the huge Spanish navy, will be beaten!"

"Do you have any ideas? Dear Drake! ”

"Nope!" Drake pondered for a moment, then nodded, he was experienced in navigation, of course he knew that this kind of small speedboat was indeed a sharp weapon in the English Channel, and its effect was obvious.

"Yes, don't look at its small size, but it's fast, the clumsy Galen can't catch up with it, and besides, the low side, although easy to board, will carry more guns, and the days of fighting by the side will be gone forever!"

Drake's affirmation made Hawkins even more high-spirited, and he was extremely sure that this boat map would be an important bargaining chip for him to take off.

"The age of artillery is coming, and England will dominate this era!"