Of course, the British invested heavily in the construction of the Warrior, and it is said that they have invested 500,000 pounds, although this money is only enough to buy a Pinghai-class in Datang, but the actual technology of the Pinghai-class is far more complicated than that of the Warrior. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoThe British accounted for about half of the country's total military expenditure, vigorously developing the navy, buying more warships, and seizing colonies. Therefore, even though the cost of a new type of warship was high, the British were determined to catch up with the Tang army in the navy, so they spared no effort. Not only did they plan to build two Warriors, but they also developed a pragmatic development plan for their development, constantly pushing the level of warship construction up. In addition, in order to cooperate with capital ships such as the Warrior, the British are also preparing to build cruisers of about 6,000 tons, as well as frigates of 1,200 tons, modeled on the development of the Datang Navy.

The British were able to build a number of new warships every year, and they basically retired the sail warships in the main fleet, and the scale of the steam ironclad warships was constantly expanding, which also posed a certain challenge to the control of the Tang Navy over sea power. However, the British are not stupid, and they are not challenging the Tang Dynasty's control of some regional sea power at present. First of all, the interests of the Tang people are not in Europe, so the British breathe a big sigh of relief. Second, Datang has naval bases in the Far East rather than in South Asia, at least Britain has not been challenged much in South Asia. As for the west coast of the Atlantic, Datang has an Atlantic fleet here, and the British have no intention of starting a conflict with the Tang near the Gulf of Mexico, after all, the Datang Navy is really not weak.

However, in order to curb the British sea control in the Caribbean islands, the Datang Navy is also preparing to further strengthen the combat power of the Atlantic Fleet. This is also related to the fact that the three southeastern states have developed more with the influx of immigrants in recent years, and Datang has more interests here. At best, it can be regarded as a native state. It cannot be threatened by any force.

In the Far East, the pressure on Datang is relatively small. The strongest surface force here besides the Tang Dynasty is the two major naval divisions of the Qing State, but there is basically no possibility of war between the two sides, and the Tang Navy also controls the main sea routes, and the Qing naval division has no room to exert itself. The Japanese shogunate also had a few steamships, which were less threatening. The rest of the territory is basically under the control of the Datang, but because the area is too wide, the Datang Navy has to maintain a large presence here.

The new battleship Makino is naturally an enhancement of the Far East and West Pacific Fleet, and it is also reinforced by two new Rainstorm-class frigates and the cruiser Zhenyuan. Accompanied by naval vessels. There are also several military transport ships, and a new group of soldiers will perform their duties in place of the veterans stationed in the Far East, and a group of veterans will either need to change their guards or will be ready to retire.

It has been fourteen years since the people arrived in this plane, and except for some of the people who originally carried guns to fight for this country, they have basically retired from the front line, and they have been discharged and demobilized, becoming ordinary ordinary people, living their own lives. And now recruits in the troops of the Don Army. Most of them are new immigrants. Although this had some impact on the temperament of the Tang Army, the overall style of the Tang Army became a tradition and passed on.

Except for these people. There is also a heavyweight in the fleet, that is the president of the Tang Republic, Zhao Daling.

Zhao Daling, who is over 60 years old, is still in good spirits, and although his hair is already a little gray, there is still no problem with the director. He has also worked since the time travel, serving as president for 14 years, and his contribution to the country is obvious to all. Zhao Daling's visit to Shanghai this time was to inspect Shanghai. Shanghai has developed into the most important stronghold of Datang in the Far East, and as the head of state, it is necessary to inspect and attend some events.

The battleship docked at the Wusongkou Military Port, Bai Nam took the lead to greet the arrival of President Zhao Daling and the soldiers, after the gangway was erected, Zhao Daling walked in front, walked down the gangway with a smile, and waved to the people in the port. His appearance immediately caused cheers. At this time, it was also seen that the citizens of Shanghai had gradually become Tang, and no one saw Zhao Daling kneeling bent on his knees. They just waved their arms and applauded as well. Jiao Qiang, who was appointed captain of the battleship Makino, and other accompanying Datang officials followed behind Zhao Daling.

Bai Nan stepped forward and saluted Zhao Daling very seriously, after Zhao Daling received the salute, he stretched out his hand and shook hands with Bai Nan, and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for more than two years, and your demeanor is better than before." ”

Bai Nan also smiled: "You haven't changed much, President." ”

Zhao Daling smiled, patted him and said: "You kid won't lie anymore, I'm getting old too fast, but it's almost the same, in two years, I will be able to enjoy Qingfu, and you will be responsible for everything." ”

Immediately, Zhao Daling said to Bai Nan: "You have been in Shanghai for eight years, and the general election in the nineties is just around the corner, it is impossible for you to stay in Shanghai until the nineties. ”

Bai Nan nodded and said, "Then who will take over the position of Governor of the United China Special Administrative Region?" ”

Zhao Daling said: "Li Sheng'an performed well during his previous tenure in Guwei's overseas consulate, and then he also had a good development in the local area after being transferred to Xunta's overseas consulate, and he was considered a more suitable replacement after discussion in China." ”

Bai Nandao: "Li Sheng'an is good in ability, but he is a simple official, and a new commander is needed here in the Far Eastern Theater." ”

Zhao Daling said: "Yes, the candidate is still under consideration, but we don't expect any enemies here in the short term, so the pressure is still not great." On the contrary, I heard that the Gurkha people were constantly provoking in Tibet, and the Qing court was now full of confidence and hoped to strike at the Gurkhas. ”

Bai Nan reported: "Jiaqing very much hopes for a foreign military victory comparable to his father's, the Qing army completed the formation of a new army in Tibet in 85 years, and it still has a certain combat effectiveness. But if the war of destruction against the Gurkha was to be waged, the Qing army would have to draw more troops. His Majesty the Emperor has put his mind in the hands of the Wu Wei Army and the Wu Yi Army under our control, and I have not relented. ”

Zhao Daling said: "Do you have any considerations? ”

"Wu Wei Wu Yi Army can send some people to fight in the Gurkhas, but I don't think it is necessary to go through the entire interior and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to Nepal, our Donghui overseas territory is close to Nepal, and we can send troops to attack the Gurkha from the south." (To be continued.) )