After getting permission from the Italian military, Xu Jie was finally able to prepare for his first "public trip". Thinking of meeting with William White, the legendary designer in history, Xu Jie couldn't help but feel a little nervous, after all, the current William White is already the Minister of Shipbuilding of the British Navy, and his position is powerful enough to influence the decision-making of the British Navy. Although it is impossible to change Britain's policy of supporting the Japanese Navy, it is still very beneficial to the future development of the Beiyang Fleet to be able to ensure the channel of communication with the British Navy after the flag withdrawal incident in 90. In terms of technology, if the British 10-inch/40L tube annealer can be successfully introduced, the research and development progress of the X-loading patrol can be greatly advanced.

Of course, Xu Jie's trip was not just to establish good relations with the British Navy and Armstrong and introduce 10-inch naval guns. If he could, Xu Jie would find a way to go to France and Germany. The purpose of going to France is also very clear, to import the new water-tube boiler of the Belleville company. The power system of the French is so strong that even the British have imported French power systems. The use of a new high-efficiency water-tube boiler and a vertical three-expansion steam engine is the power system chosen by Xu Jie for the X-installation patrol. As for the purpose of going to Germany, it was not for Krupp armor. Historically, the Krupp carburizing armor, which only appeared in 1893, has no shadow of it, and the technical idea of the carburizing process has been sued by the Italian company Terni. Even if it is not possible to make armor comparable to the 93 version of Krupp carburized armor, it is still not a big problem to reach the level of Harvey armor. And once the armor trial production is successful. Each ton of armor has a 10% benefit fee for Xu Jie.

As for the purpose of going to Germany, Xu Jie is not just to buy things but to sell things. As a traditional European army power, the German military pays great attention to army equipment. And if he could, Xu Jie hoped to find a buyer for his '89 series of products and grenades, and if possible, Xu Jie hoped to establish contact with Krupp. After all, when it comes to armor-piercing shells and army artillery, Krupp has quite a say. As for buying things? At present, the only thing that can really attract Xu Jie may be Zeiss's optical instruments and rangefinders.

In addition to business and technical cooperation, another thing that Xu Jie is quite concerned about is how to connect with Xue Fucheng, the minister of the Qing State in the four countries. If Xu Jie wants to go back to Beiyang to do something and change the situation of Jiawu, Xue Fucheng must fight for it. Not to mention that Xue Fuben himself has a very close relationship with Li Hongzhang. And he is very concerned about foreign affairs, if he can get his recommendation, it should not be a problem to enter Beiyang to find a position. Although it may not be possible to enter the core layer of Beiyang at the beginning, there is still a great chance of his recommendation.

Therefore, Xu Jie took out 3 weeks to write several books from memory, the first one was about the Japanese Navy, "Japanese Navy Ship Chronicles" introduced the warships that the Japanese Navy had equipped and prepared to equip, and even Yoshino, which had not yet started, asked Xu Jie to write it in the form of a planned ship. Moreover, the two key points of rapid-fire artillery and column formation are emphatically described. The second is about the Japanese Army. "Introduction to the Japanese Army" focuses on the structure, equipment, training level and main commanders of Japan's six standing divisions. And the third book is the most critical. If the first two books only illustrate Japan's two swords for waging war, then this book "The Probability of Japanese Foreign Affairs" focuses on the many measures and effects of Japan's education, commerce, industry, transportation, and institutions after the Meiji Restoration. It will elaborate on Japan's investment in talents, systems, and the military, so that readers can have a more rational understanding of Japan's strength. After three weeks of hard work, the three books totaling 60,000 words were finally completed, although not only detailed, but even with some errors. But Xu Jie believes that anyone who has read these three books will have a clear understanding of the contrast between the strength of Japan and the Qing Dynasty.

And just when Xu Jie was about to go to England, he was in a villa outside London. A group of Jews is also preparing for this other thing.

"This is the **-class cruiser that haunts the Japanese?" A crisp female voice breaks the dullness.

"That's right, Miss Gayline, we have some sketches from the Spaniards and Turks, and although they are not detailed, the basic parameters are not wrong." A butler said.

"Rhodes, what do you think of Mr. Watts? You know, I don't know anything about warship design. Garin frowned. …,

"The design specifications of this boat seem to be fully achievable. Mr. Watts considered it an extremely advanced warship. It was a miracle to be able to get such a lot of firepower, solid protection and a speed of more than 20 knots at such a small tonnage, and the people who designed this battleship spent almost every kilogram of weight on improving the ship's performance. Mr. Watts believed that if he were to design it, the tonnage of the battleship would be less than 5,000 tons. And thanks to the excellent subdivided compartment design, the sinking resistance is quite good. Rhodes replied.

"If we give this drawing to the Japanese, I think the Japanese will allow us to open a bank in Japan, right?" Garin said with some delight.

"I don't think that's going to work. First of all, this is just a schematic diagram, and even a master like Mr. Watts would not be able to build a battleship identical to the ** class based on this schematic diagram alone. Secondly, you should understand that even your cousin, Mr. Natty, would not take this risk of offending the British government to do so. After all, the Japanese government's financial and military realities were built with the support of the British. The Rothschilds will not use their money to directly interfere in the affairs of their country. We are too weak in the face of national power. Rhodes said sternly.

"In other words, if we want to use a certain country in the Far East to restrict that demon stained with Jewish blood, only the Qing Empire can choose?" Garin asked a little unwillingly.

(Historically, at the end of the 19th century, when Tsarist Russia began a large-scale anti-Semitic campaign, Jews basically had only three outcomes: first, they were killed.) Second, flee abroad. Third, to be sent into the circle of people. From the very beginning of his reign, Tsar Alexander III declared: "You must know that I am happy when the Jews are beaten." He forbade Jews from serving in the government, restricted access to higher education, and even banned Jews from living in Moscow in 1891. In 1895, Nicholas II issued a series of anti-Semitic decrees that reduced the size of the Jewish ghetto, confined it to a 50 verst-wide plain along the western border)

"Although the Qing Empire is not a very good choice, we only have the Qing Empire to choose at present." Rhodes also said with a little reluctance.

"Fortunately, we have what the Qing country needs, money and weapons. I think that those powerful local factions who are engaged in the so-called Westernization movement in the far east will not refuse our investment and technology. Garin smiled.

"You're right, at least Lord Xue, the Qing envoy to the four European countries, is very interested in our things. With his recommendation, I think that the prime minister of the Qing Kingdom, Lord Li, will give us a satisfactory answer. Rhodes said with confidence.