The Republic's fleet began to undergo a full upgrade, a decision that made not only the people who heard the news even more excited, but also the spies who heard the news in despair. Everyone knows that the fleet of the Republic is already very terrifying, and all the technology has far surpassed the current era by a lot, if it is further upgraded, what kind of terrible scene will it be?

The only thing that made them happy was that due to the regulations on comprehensive upgrades, all fleets would return to the military port one after another for upgrades and optimizations, which made the Republic's control over the sea somewhat reduced. But then again, when the Suez Canal has not yet been opened, even if the EU wants to go to the East to fight soy sauce, it must make a big detour, just afraid that when they come to the East, the Republic has already completed the upgrade of warships, and they will not come to look for abuse at that time.

But just because they can't come doesn't mean that others won't.

After the more than thirty warships ordered by the Manchus in Europe began to arrive, they also had to think about the loss of finances.

It is true that they replicated their domination of the Han Chinese in Africa, making the indigenous Africans their minions. Interestingly, compared to the slaves of the Han Chinese, these indigenous Africans do not seem to resist being slaves, but are willing to do so. Without him, Africa at that time was still dark, and most of the indigenous tribes were poorly clothed and hungry. Even if you have a lot of work, you can eat and drink well, and have a shelter from the wind and rain at night, that is the best outcome.

It can be said that before there is no better comparison, it seems that it is also a good choice to be a slave to the Manchus.

A large number of blacks, even from farther inland Africa, migrated to the Manchu Empire in South Africa to become the common people here. Although to tune. It took a long time to teach them to understand Manchu or Chinese, but looking at these minions who could endure hardships and stand hard work and risk their lives to build an empire for themselves, the Manchu nobles were still very satisfied.

These blacks gave the Manchus a lot of wealth, as long as it came from the trade in animal skins, as well as the trade in minerals. But this still could not offset the loan owed by the Manchu Empire to purchase the more than 30 warships and more than 50 armed merchant ships.

They have to choose a new profit point, and that's pirates!

After learning that the Republic's fleet has begun to be fully upgraded, it is undoubtedly a good opportunity for them to make money as bandits. Thus, with the permission of Xiaozhuang, the Manchu navy began to operate, and these warships, which were under the unified command of the Manchus and the blacks as daredevils, began to move north one after another, replenish in the ports of the Central Powers, and then march towards the Arab region, and finally reach India.

All merchant ships in this area will be the target of their attacks. If successful, they can even be shipped directly to the ports of Allied countries such as Mozambique for sale, and then all of the stolen goods will be transported to Europe for sale. Because it is a transaction without capital, it is conceivable that whether it is the Manchu Qing Dynasty or Portugal as a party to the sale of stolen goods, it will be a lot of money.

At the same time, Zhang Hongbin continued to shop in the supermarket. The last floor is not the same as before, with an unknown area, as long as the most advanced things of the contemporary era can be purchased here, which is probably a discount on the top floor.

"Ming-class conventional submarines, approved by the Military Commission in 1967, the first generation of conventionally powered torpedo submarines researched by our country, do not need ninety-nine-eight, as long as one point eight! What are you waiting for, sir? For only eighteen thousand taels of silver, or the equivalent in gold, this value-for-money conventional torpedo submarine can be taken home. "I don't know when I became a TV shopping guide...... Although they are all shopping guides.

"Eighteen thousand taels of silver a piece...... Do you think I'm wronged? Zhang Hongbin glanced at the shopping guide.

"The first ship is at this price, and after that, each ship only costs five thousand taels of silver!" The shopping guide stuck out his tongue and looked playful.

Zhang Hongbin also knew in his heart that the reason for the high price of the first ship was its research value, and he could start research after buying it, even if he couldn't study anything. If you don't buy it, the republic will have to study submarines from scratch, and this time will be longer.

Perhaps, this is the true meaning of the so-called 'inch of time, inch of gold', in order to shorten the research time, have to pay more procurement costs. The price difference in the middle is the difference in the times of advanced technology.

"By the way, I'm here to buy a warship...... Or rather, I'm just looking at the latest types of ships. Zhang Hongbin complained powerlessly.

"In the year of Sao, the enemy country has developed submarines, don't you want to have your own submarines as a great republic? Are you going to let your subjects unexpectedly discover that their powerful country is actually lagging behind other countries in scientific research? A Ming-class conventional submarine can definitely satisfy your installation. B's needs can definitely make your subjects look forward to you even more, what are you waiting for?! The shopping guide continued to flicker.

"This ......" Zhang Hongbin didn't know what to say.

"Buy now, you can also enjoy a seven-percent discount, what are you waiting for, a seven-percent discount is not available at any time!" The shopping guide strikes while the iron is hot.

"Wait!" Zhang Hongbin immediately shouted, "I should enjoy a 6.5% discount, right?" How much does it mean to increase the discount by 0.5 percent?! ”

"This ...... Don't worry about these details! The shopping guide immediately snorted.

"Seventh floor, what new types of ships!" Zhang Hongbin gets straight to the point.

"The British Dreadnought-class battleships, the American battleship Iowa, the Japanese Yamato, the Izumo battleship...... All kinds of ships from the First World War and Second World War can be bought here, but the prices are not cheap. Aircraft carriers are also available...... The premise is that you have the right aircraft...... Of course, we also sell aircraft. The shopping guide smiled and introduced.

"Already have planes for sale?" Zhang Hongbin asked in surprise.

"From the moment you start researching the aircraft, the Flying Combat Weapon Sequence is automatically unlocked. There are not only combat airships, combat helicopters, but also various light and heavy aircraft. The shopping guide introduced with a smile.

"Still the same?" Zhang Hongbin looked at the shopping guide angrily.

"Yes! The price of the first aircraft has tripled for all models! The shopping guide said with a smile.

"Dreadnought-class, five!" Zhang Hongbin angrily placed an order, and then withdrew.

"It's so stingy......" The shopping guide smiled mischievously and stood there silently.

Zhang Hongbin originally planned to buy some new ships to make up for the decline in naval strength due to upgrades. It's just that I didn't expect that there were a lot of good things on the seventh floor. It's just that after careful consideration, it's better to choose to buy a few Dreadnought-class ships.

It's too advanced for these guys to control, let alone the flying machines that have just emerged, and the Air Force sequence has not yet been proposed.

I returned to the study, but I didn't want to receive a notice from the Congress, so I could only rush to the Congress.

"Your Majesty, according to the latest intelligence in the Indian Ocean, those Manchu guys, when we fully upgraded our fleet, sent a fleet to attack our merchants in the Indian Ocean!" When Zhang Hongbin arrived at the Congress, Mo Ran quickly reported to him.

"It just so happens that I have just purchased five heavyweight ships, and according to the latest delivery regulations, they will be delivered to the port of Yangon within ten days, and I will inform the navy there to receive them. As for the ten days, this CD is about the introduction and use of the five warships, so that they can study and preview them first. After getting the fleet, I gave them only three days to get acquainted with it, and then set out on the expedition. Target, South African Manchurian Empire! Zhang Hongbin took out a disc and handed it to Mo Dye.

"Yes!" Mo Dye didn't expect this to be the result, but he respectfully took the disc.

The rest of the Congress had no intention of objecting at all, after all, they were already discussing how to deal with this attack, and it would be enough for His Majesty to make arrangements.

So, the next day, a battle code name called 'Attack Fleet' began to reach the naval headquarters, and a CD along with it also arrived in Liu Ruoqi's hands.