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In July 1904, the embassies of all major countries in China received invitations from the Chinese Admiralty to attend the inauguration ceremony of the Chinese Navy's new battleships held at the Dagu Wharf in Tianjin on July 18. In addition to the members of the Central Powers and the Entente, only a few countries close to China, as well as the embassies of several countries with purchasing power, received invitations. Other small countries are excluded.

For a time, the eyes of all countries in the world were focused on China. Although the Western powers have been in service one by one in the past few years, the newly built battleships have entered service one by one, just like dumplings. But countries have always been eyeing China. At the beginning, the Chinese Navy's 'Zhonghua-class' battleships entered service, and suddenly all the old battleships in the world became scrap metal. And this time, the 'Han-class' battleships are likely to open a new era again. At present, the development of China's navy has been regarded by other countries as the direction of naval development. Various countries have instructed their embassies in China to find out the specific performance of the Chinese Navy's 'Han-class' battleships so that they can build new battleships to counter China's 'Han-class' battleships.

In particular, in the United Kingdom, the construction of the Orion-class battleships of the British Navy has already begun. But it will not be able to enter service until two years later. If the combat power of the 'Han-class' battleships greatly exceeded that of the 'Orion-class' battleships, then the British Navy would undoubtedly lag behind again. However, the British Admiralty believes that this is very unlikely. Sir John Fisher, the British Secretary of the Admiralty, can be said to have worked hard for the 'Orion class' battleship. For this one battleship. He was also full of hope. In his opinion, even if the 'Orion-class' battleships cannot suppress the 'Han-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy, they will certainly not be worse than the 'Han-class' battleships!

"Colonel Morich, which of the Chinese' 'Han-class' battleships is more powerful than our 'Orion-class' battleships?" Inside the British Embassy in Beijing, the British ambassador to China, Jurdian, asked. He has already received an invitation from the Chinese Admiralty. Colonel Morich, on the other hand, was the military attache of the embassy. Compared with the army, the UK is closely monitoring the situation of the Chinese navy.

"The Chinese have done a good job of secrecy, and now we still can't get the relevant parameters of the 'Han-class' battleship. They are at the main shipyards. They have all sent secret troops to guard it, and it will be difficult for our people to infiltrate it. However, the 'Orion-class' battleships are the most powerful battleships, and even the Chinese' 'Han-class' battleships are certainly not opponents of the 'Orion-class' battleships! Colonel Moric affirmed. Though. The British Navy's 'Orion-class' battleship is still laying its keel, but the main naval officials already know the design of this battleship, and they are also convinced of the power of the 'Orion-class' battleship!

"That's good! The British Empire was not so easily surpassed by these yellow-skinned monkeys. When you go to the shipyard three days later, you pay attention to collecting the number of Chinese 'Han-class' battleships and make an assessment. Then send it back to China! Ambassador Jurdian commanded.

"Yes, Your Excellency, that's my job. Sir Fisher, Lord of the Admiralty, has already sent a telegram! Colonel Moric said. Thus. The top of the British Admiralty attaches great importance to the 'Han-class' battleships that China is about to commission!

Like the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Germany and other countries. They also attach great importance to the 'Han-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy. However, the German Navy was different. They had already seen the design drawings of the 'Han-class' battleships before, so that the German Navy immediately began the design and construction of the next class of 'King-class' battleships after the construction of the 'Caesar-class' battleships began. However, the German side also maintained a very high degree of attention to the 'Han-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy. At least, this is the first time in the world that a 343-mm gun has been used on a new battleship, and a triple gun has been used. Although, on the battleships of Austria-Hungary and Italy, a triple design was also adopted, and the number of main guns was much larger. But for the battleships of Austria-Hungary and Italy, Germany looked down on them. It is still unclear how much combat power the monsters built by Austria-Hungary and Italy are multi-turret monsters in the harsh conditions of the sea. The military attache of the German embassy was also asked to figure out as much as possible the parameters of the Chinese Navy's 'Han-class' battleships. If it had been in the past, when China and Germany had close relations, Germany would have asked for the design drawings of the 'Han-class' battleships. It's just that now there is a rift in the relationship between China and Germany, and the German side can't open its mouth anyway.

In July, Tianjin had already entered the summer, and the weather was a little hot, but this did not prevent the ambassadors and military attaches of various countries to go to the Dagu wharf in Tianjin to participate in the commissioning ceremony of the Chinese Navy's 'Han-class' battleships. According to the request of the Chinese side, the countries that received the invitation, except for the ambassador and military attaché, were not allowed to participate. In this way, there is also maximum confidentiality.

On July 18th, the weather was clear and the sea was calm. On the wharf of Tianjin Dagu Military Port, a steel giant ship has been quietly docked there. The silvery-white hull of the ship shines with dazzling brilliance under the light of the rising sun.

On the dock, a group of well-dressed ambassadors were completely shocked by the steel giant ship in front of them. The huge hull like a small mountain, like a huge monster, lies on the surface of the sea, bringing great pressure to people.

The military attaches of various countries stared closely at the giant ship on the sea, and secretly calculated in their hearts the approximate parameters of this steel giant ship. The Chinese side agreed to let them visit the 'Han-class' battleships, but they would not be foolish enough to provide them with specific numbers.

"The estimated displacement is between 27,000 and 30,000 tons! The three triple 343 mm guns have surpassed the battleships in service with any country today. The things on the mast, which should be rangefinders and the like, seem to be more advanced than those used by the Empire! Colonel Morich, military attache at the British Embassy, said to Ambassador Jurdian.

"How does it compare to the Empire's Orion-class battleships?" Although Ambassador Zhu Erdian didn't know much about the battleships of the navy, the huge hull and thick barrel still let him know that this battleship was not easy to deal with!

"The Chinese Han-class battleships have a displacement of about three thousand to five thousand tons more than our 'Orion-class' battleships, which means that the Chinese' Han-class battleships have thicker armor. However, according to the Chinese's design concept of attaching importance to speed, the speed of the 'Han-class' battleship is probably not slower than our 'Orion-class' battleship. In addition, in terms of main guns, they also use three triple 135-inch main guns. Moreover, it should be 50 times the caliber, and the armor-piercing ability is quite strong, stronger than our 45 times the caliber 343 mm gun. However, our 'Orion-class' battleships have 5 twin-mounted 343-mm guns, which is one more than the 'Han-class' battleships! Colonel Moric said!

Ambassador Jurdian frowned, Colonel Moric had enumerated these numbers, he had already understood. However, the final conclusion was not stated. Ambassador Zhu Erdian wanted to know whether the British Navy's 'Orion-class' battleships were more powerful, or the Chinese' 'Han-class' battleships were more powerful! "Colonel Morich? Give me a final conclusion, shall you? Is it our 'Orion-class' battleships that are powerful, or are the Chinese' 'Han-class' battleships more powerful? Ambassador Zhu Erdian asked directly.

"Your Excellency, it's hard to say. However, according to my experience, if you fight one-on-one at sea, I am afraid that the Chinese' 'Han-class' battleships will be superior! Lieutenant Colonel Moric said.

Ambassador Zhu Erdian's face suddenly became a little unnatural, he knew that Major Moric was an expert in this area, and it seemed that the British Navy was indeed one step behind the Chinese.

Colonel Morich continued: "Although the Chinese Han-class battleships are stronger, they are also very limited. There are many factors in naval battles, and the performance of a battleship is just one of them! ”

Ambassador Zhu Erdian nodded, and his face looked a little better.

The ambassadors of other countries on the dock were also quietly talking about the battleship of the Chinese Navy, and from his eyes, you could clearly see envy and jealousy. Obviously, this battleship of the Chinese Navy once again shocked all countries. In particular, the United States, which is a hostile country, has rushed to a huge threat from it!

At this time, several cars drove up to the docks, and on the front of the cars, the emblem of the imperial family was inserted. The ambassadors and military attachés on the dock suddenly fell silent.

Wang Yuze sat in the car and looked at the "Han Gaozu," the lead ship of the "Han-class" battleship docked on the sea, and he was also full of emotion. There is no doubt that the Chinese Navy has once again gone to the front of the world. The 'Han-class' battleships will be more powerful than the battleships in service in various countries, or even those that are still under construction. Although, inviting ambassadors and military attaches from various countries to attend the inauguration ceremony will reveal some of the parameters of the 'Han-class' battleship. However, once the 'Han-class' battleships are commissioned, countries will also be able to obtain certain information through various channels. Therefore, it is better to invite them generously.

When the car drove in front of the ambassadors, it stopped. After the car stopped, Wu Hao, the chief of the guard, got out of the car first, glanced around vigilantly, and then opened the car door for Wang Yuze. Wang Yuze, who was wearing a military uniform, just got out of the car!