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"Uncle Lucas, wireless telegraphy technology, Kawanishi can give it to Germany for free." Wang Yuze said.

"What? Gratis? Lucas looked at Wang Yuze in surprise. Wang Yuze said before that you have so many benefits of radio communication technology. He was ready to be blackmailed by Wang Yuze. Unexpectedly, Wang Yuze actually said that it was free. However, when it came to the smile on the corner of Wang Yuze's mouth, he knew that he had misunderstood. In this world, there will be no free lunch. Wireless telegraphy technology is so precious, how can Wang Yuze give it to him in vain.

"Your Excellency, say it! What technology do you want from the German side this time? Lucas said directly. Although the current western Sichuan is in the midst of rapid development, there is still a big gap with the great powers in many aspects. Especially in terms of heavy industry and military industry, there is still a huge gap between western Sichuan and the West.

"Hehe, Uncle Lucas. You know, Kawanishi is about to start large-scale construction of warships. In terms of navy, western Sichuan is too far behind the West. We need more designers of warships, and in this regard we hope that Germany will support us as much as possible. In addition, we need to get the relevant technology for the production of naval guns! Large-caliber naval guns, 20 mm, 20 mm, 05 mm, and larger caliber ship gun production technology! Wang Yuze said. The merits of a battleship are judged mainly from three aspects: firepower, speed, and armor. In the production of naval guns, Kawanishi is undoubtedly in a backward state. Now Kawanishi is only capable of producing naval guns of 55 mm caliber at most, and naval guns of larger calibers. You need to import it to Germany.

"Naval guns? Large-caliber naval guns require a very high industrial level. The current western Sichuan does not seem to have this kind of industrial base! Lucas said speechlessly. Germany's naval artillery technology is undoubtedly top-notch. Although the caliber of the naval guns equipped with their capital ships has always been not as large as the naval guns of the British Navy, the power is no worse than that of the British Navy. For example, the German 'Brandenburg-class' battleships were equipped with 20 mm 40 times the caliber naval guns, while the British 'Sovereign' class was equipped with 4 mm naval guns. But in general, the 'Brandenburg-class' battleships and the 'Sovereign' class. There is not much difference in combat power.

"That's right, yes, Uncle Lucas. With the technology of the production of naval guns and the exchange of wireless telegraphy with us. As for the equipment that was missing, Kawanishi could buy it from Germany. We plan to build an arsenal in the North Sea specifically for the production of naval guns and ammunition for naval guns, and we hope to get support from the German side! Wang Yuze said.

"This, I need to report to the country before I can answer you!" Lucas said.

"It doesn't matter, I'm sure the Germans will agree to our request!" Wang Yuze said with a smile.

At the end of January, Wang Yuze returned to Chengdu. After participating in the keel installation ceremony of the light cruiser of the "Leshan" class. Wang Yuze also inspected Qinzhou Port and Fangcheng Port. These two ports are used as civilian ports. The pace of construction is also very fast now. It will be put into use after the railway is opened. At that time, all kinds of exported goods and imported machinery and equipment from western Sichuan can be directly loaded and unloaded at these two ports.

After returning to Chengdu, Wang Yuze dealt with the accumulated government affairs on the one hand, and accompanied his family on the other hand. It has been a few months since Wang Xiao's death, and as time passed, the sad atmosphere in the house was diluted a lot, and as the little one grew up. There was also more laughter. It won't be long before the Lunar New Year, and Wang Yuze doesn't plan to go out again.

When Wang Yuze answered Chengdu, Lucas came to the door the next day.

"Your Excellency! Our country has agreed to your request to exchange the new armored steel technology and naval artillery technology for the steam turbine technology and wireless telegraph technology in western Sichuan! After seeing Wang Yuze, Lucas immediately said.

"Haha! It's just great, thank you. Uncle Lucas. I will ask the Foreign Office to contact the German side. Wang Yuze was overjoyed. Whether it is steam turbine application technology or wireless telegraph technology, it will take a few years at most for the West to successfully develop it, and it can be exchanged for the armor steel technology and naval artillery technology that Western Sichuan needs. Undoubtedly very cost-effective.

After the Lunar New Year, the Kawanishi side completed the exchange with the German side, exchanging steam turbine technology and wireless telegraph technology for armor steel technology and naval artillery technology, which made Kawanishi take a big leap forward in the navy.

On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, Wang Yuze held a New Year's reception in accordance with the usual practice, inviting governors and vice governors of various provinces, mayors of important cities, and military generals to attend. This is the first New Year's reception held after Wang Yuze succeeded to office. At this reception, all the high-level officials in western Sichuan expressed their allegiance to Wang Yuze. Wang Yuze is very satisfied with this. With the development of the system of serving as a Chinese teacher in the army, Wang Yuze's control over the army has become stronger and stronger. It is almost impossible for the generals of the military to rebel again. In the development of western Sichuan, all provinces have made great progress, and Wang Yuze has delegated power to the cabinet, which makes the government very satisfied with Wang Yuze. The leadership of the entire western Sichuan has been completely united.

After the New Year, the army in western Sichuan began to expand again. However, this time the expansion of the army was not large, because the cabinet did not oppose the substantial increase in fiscal revenue. The General Staff Headquarters and the Ministry of National Defense jointly upgraded all the current eight independent brigades in western Sichuan to divisions, and organized them into the 6th to 2nd divisions. Among them, the reorganized division of the 3rd Brigade deployed in Qijiang will no longer be stationed in Qijiang, and a battalion-sized escort force will be set up in Qijiang Industrial Zone to be responsible for the defense of the industrial zone. In addition, two heavy artillery brigades under the headquarters will be established, armed with battalions of 55-mm heavy howitzers and two battalions of 55-mm heavy cannons. In order to enhance the ability of the western Sichuan army to attack fortified positions. At the same time, the artillery battalions of each infantry division will also be equipped with a company of 55-mm heavy howitzers. Except, of course, the troops deployed on the plateau.

In the ninth year, the Guiyong Railway was officially completed and opened to traffic. The train can drive directly from Chengdu to Yongning. In April, the railway from Beihai to Yongning, and the railway from Qinzhou Port and Fangchenggang to Yongning were also officially opened to traffic. The passage to the sea in western Sichuan has been opened. However, due to the problem of transportation capacity, this railway has been very busy since it was opened. In order to alleviate the capacity of this railway, on the one hand, the laying of double lines began. On the other hand, the railway from Kunming to Nanning is also under construction, and is expected to be completed and opened to traffic by the end of the year.

At the end of May, Wang Yuze once again rushed to the Beihai to attend the launching ceremony of the "Leshan" class light cruiser. This is the first warship built by Sichuan West, not only Wang Yuze went, but also cabinet members and military giants all participated in this launching ceremony. This made the senior management of the Admiralty very excited. The Admiralty has developed to the present and has been initially improved. The Naval Academy has already been established in the North Sea, and the first batch has already recruited more than two hundred cadets. At the same time, more than 2,000 sailors were recruited and began training on merchant ships. The navy's shore garrison has also been formed, and it has been stationed in several seaport cities in western Sichuan. Responsible for the defense of these ports.

The launch of the "Leshan" class warships made Kawanishi a big step forward in the development of the navy. From now on, the navy of western Sichuan will begin to develop rapidly.

Also, Barclays? Smit also completed the design of a new heavy cruiser. This battleship was named the "Chengdu" class heavy cruiser. This battleship has a full load displacement of 9,700 tons, a length of 0 meters, and is still armed with two twin 20 mm 40 times the caliber naval guns and six 05 mm caliber single guns; 6 mm single-mounted guns; 7-mm cannons; 4 x 450 mm water torpedo tubes. It is powered by two round boilers, two steam turbines, 15,000 horsepower of the main engine, two-shaft propulsion, and a maximum speed of 26 knots. armor is 400 mm at the waterline; deck 60 mm; main gun turret 50 mm; Command tower 50 mm. Once built, it will be the fastest heavy battleship, surpassing the cruisers of all countries. Moreover, the powerful firepower on board will become a nightmare for all cruisers and become the nemesis of a real cruiser. However, the cost of this battleship is also very expensive, and the cost of a single ship has reached 1.8 million yuan. Compared with the "Brandenburg-class" battleships that Kawanishi ordered from Germany, they were not much cheaper. The Admiralty, for its part, also expressed doubts about the need to equip such an expensive warship.

However, for this battleship, Wang Yuze is very satisfied. It was immediately decided to start the construction of the four, the first ship was named "Chengdu", the second ship was named "Chongqing", the third ship was named "Kangding", and the fourth ship was named "Lhasa". Moreover, the shipyard was required to build this heavy cruiser in full force, which must be launched by next summer and put into service by September.

Although the Admiralty objected to this, Wang Yuze still strongly demanded it. In the event of a war with Japan, heavy cruisers with high speed and powerful firepower will become Japan's nemesis. Moreover, it is possible to complete the blockade of Japan and really trap these little Japans.

Barclays? Smit was very happy that the battleship he designed could be adopted by Wang Yuze. It was immediately decided to start designing the capital ship of the next class, a real battleship.

After the launching ceremony of the "Leshan" class light cruisers, the cabinet members returned to Chengdu. However, Wang Yuze stayed. Because, in half a month, the naval fleet in western Sichuan will arrive at Beihai Port.

ps: The first update is here, and today's four watches!