"In this battle, my Beiyang Naval Division did not fail in its mission, but its own loss was also quite large. I wonder what Jishi's opinion on the future Beiyang Sailor? Ding Ruchang looked at the dilapidated Dingzhen Zhiyuan 3 ship outside the window, and asked a little melancholy.

"I wonder what you think of the Russian fleet?" Xu Jie did not answer directly, but asked rhetorically.

"Compared with the Japanese fleet, the quality of the officers and men of the Russian fleet is not very high, but the command art of that Admiral Makanov is very superb. And the strength of the fleet was much stronger than that of the Japanese army. With only 6 warships, we need to work together to deal with them in the Beiyang! Liu Buyun said that the power of the Rurik's 12-inch cannon made this Beiyang right-wing commander deeply touched.

"In the face of the Russian Navy, a formidable enemy, we must prepare early and purchase additional ordnance warships in case of emergency. The Russian Navy is not comparable to the Japanese Navy. Ding Ruchang nodded.

"Let's talk about our opinions, after this battle, the imperial court should also pay attention to the construction of water divisions, right? What kind of warships do I need in Beiyang, and how many warships do I need, let's talk about it. Xu Jie said.

"A strong fleet must be a balanced fleet, our Beiyang is strong in armored cruisers, there are 6 large and small heavy cruisers, and this is the fundamental reason why our Beiyang won the Japanese and Russian cruisers, but there are only cruisers, no first-class battleships. In the face of the Russian battlefleet, I am afraid that it will not be able to catch it. Liu Buyun thought about it and said, fundamentally, Liu Buyun is still inclined to battleships.

"At the same time, our Beiyang Naval Division also needs special reconnaissance clippers and torpedo troops, and its torpedo fleet is still a certain threat in the battle of the Japanese fleet." Yang Yonglin said. Although now torpedoes are of limited use because of range and accuracy. However, Yang Yonglin has been keenly aware of the importance of torpedoes. As for the reconnaissance fleet, although the speed of the Guiyuan class is barely enough. But letting a 5,000-ton warship go for reconnaissance is a bit overkill.

"Actually, I think the current Tianjin three ships are quite good, and the speed is fast enough to seize the opportunity in the battle. As for firepower? Although the 10-inch guns of the Tianjin were inferior to the 12-inch guns of the Russians, neither side could effectively deal with the hardened armor of the other side, so the method of naval warfare would become to suffocate the opponent with high-explosive shells, in this case. The strength of the projection will be more important than the caliber. Deng Shichang put forward his own opinion. After a series of bloody battles, Deng Shichang was very satisfied with his ship, which was comparable to the speed of a cruiser, exceeding the firepower projection of a battleship, and proper protection. In Deng Shichang's mind, the Garibaldi-type armored cruiser was perfect.

"Although the Garibaldi-class armored cruisers are now sufficient to take on the task of a decisive battle of the fleet, we need to take a long-term view. As the Russians gradually expand their influence in the Far East, more and more battleships will be sent to the Far East, and with the development of technology, large-caliber armor-piercing shells can sooner or later penetrate less than 8 inches of hardened armor, and judging by this war. Although the Tianjin blocked the Rurik's fatal blow, the armor plates were deformed and some of the compartments were flooded. It also caused a certain amount of damage. As for the amount of fire projection? I think the new Italian battleship designed by Mr. Xu should have also achieved rapid-fire 12-inch large-caliber guns, right? Lang Weili said meaningfully.

"Although the new 12-inch turret cannot guarantee the same rate of fire as the 10-inch naval gun, it is still possible to reach 40 seconds per shot, and the current 12-inch gun cannot penetrate the hardened armor, in fact, it is not the problem of the gun itself. This problem is relatively easy to solve, at least in principle, as for the detailed technical details. I'm afraid I have to find the technical department of the Italian branch of the Tianjin Machinery Bureau in Italy. Xu Jie said. After all, he had already informed the Italian side about the information about the armor-piercing bullet, and they were in charge of the experiment. Xu Jie didn't know the specific situation. …,

"I guess Beiyang is also a potential customer of the new Italian battleship, right? Now the Italian shipyard can make a lot of money again. Lin Xiangrong said half-jokingly.

But Deng still thinks that the armored cruiser formation needs to be strengthened, and the Guiyuan class is at the same level as the Russian Azov-type armored cruisers, and it is still not good in the face of the Rurik type. And if the Russians deploy a large number of Rurik-type armored cruisers in the Far East, our main fleet will not be able to catch up. Just fighting guerrillas, we can't stand it. Deng Shichang knew that Xu Jie was also inclined to equip new battleships. But in his opinion, the patrol is indispensable.

"If the funds are sufficient, then in the next few years, how about the purchase plan of my Beiyang large ships, which is tentatively scheduled to be 2 battleships for patrolling and 2?" Ding Ruchang said.

"It can only be more than this, not less than this." Xu Jie agreed.

"In addition, I think Lord Yang's opinion on the purchase of torpedo boats and reconnaissance ships must also be taken seriously. Italian friends have already designed a new torpedo and are currently testing it. The range and accuracy are several times higher than the original version. The plan to design a new torpedo boat has also been implemented. I think that in future naval battles, the impact of a large number of high-performance torpedo boats on occupation cannot be ignored. Xu Jie agreed with Yang Yonglin's proposal.

"And what about the search fleet? I can't rely on the only 3 Guiyuan-class warships and 1 Zhiyuan-class warship to reconnoitre, right? Yang Yonglin said.

"The imperial court will not let the Beiyang Fleet dominate the family, although I have the support of all parties in Beiyang, and the strength is firmly in the first place, but now with the attention of Liu Kunyi, Zhang Zhidong and others to the sailors in Nanyang, as well as Lord Liu's Penghu Sailors and Lord Li's Guangdong Sailors in this war, I am afraid that after the war, in order to restrict my Beiyang, several other sailors will also be greatly expanded, right?" Liu Buyun said. In fact, in Liu Buyun's heart, the Guangdong Sailor and the Penghu Sailor are really good, and they do their best in danger, but except for Ding Zhuangqian, the performance of the other people in this Nanyang Sailor is really unbearable!!

"In fact, it is also a good choice to support other sailors to equip a large number of small fast warships, firstly, it can save our Beiyang expenses, and secondly, our main opponent in Beiyang is the Russians, and the main combat areas are the East China Sea, the Yellow Sea, the Sea of Japan and the Western Pacific Ocean, where conflicts may break out. The South China Sea also needs fraternal fleets. Xu Jie was also very disappointed with the performance of the Nanyang Fleet, but no matter what, uniting the majority is the main task at present. And after this war, the Guangdong Sailor and the Penghu Sailor have proven to be trustworthy friends. Help these two fleets rebuild. Xu Jie still agrees. As for the Nanyang Sailors? This can only be done slowly.

"Compared with European countries, the biggest problem of your navy is not equipment and personnel, but the system. There is no unified command of the fleet. Ports, personnel and equipment cannot be coordinated. It has caused a great waste of the strength of the naval division, and if the Nanyang Fleet could have fought side by side with our Beiyang, the war might have ended earlier. Lang Weili said with some complaints.

"Unified command of the fleet? Even if Liu Kunyi agrees to this, which Manchu court is afraid that it will not agree. Xu Jie sneered in his heart. However, this also reminded Xu Jie that the Guangdong Naval Division and the Penghu Naval Division must be under the control of the alliance led by Beiyang. Otherwise, in the event of an incident, the Beiyang Fleet may face the danger of being alone against the enemy. Therefore, this Li Hanzhang still can't go, as for Liu Mingchuan? This time he helped Beiyang resist the enemy, and his promotion was certain, but he must not enter the center. Entering the center is tantamount to seizing power in disguise. It is best to still be in the Fujian and Taiwan areas. Take control of this anointed land!

"Unified command of the fleet is not very easy to achieve. But as long as the Guangdong Naval Division is still in the hands of Master Li Hanzhang, and the Penghu Naval Division is still in the hands of Master Liu Mingchuan, then I think the sharing of ports and materials can still be done. In addition, the equipment and weapons of the Guangdong Navy Division and the Penghu Navy Division are also the same as those of our Beiyang, and there is no problem with each other. Ding Ruchang nodded. …,

"In addition, our Beiyang Fleet needs to build its own shipyard and a strong Marine Corps." Xu Jie took out a document and handed it to Ding Ruchangdao.

"This large warship is not self-sufficient. Buying someone else's is obviously not an option. Even allies, not enough to rely on. Germans and the Qing Dynasty relations, right? Didn't they still detain the torpedo boats and munitions ordered by the Qing Dynasty? Moreover, in terms of technology and price, self-built warships can promote the upgrading of domestic industries and technological progress, and the budget for building ships will save a lot of money. Therefore, Beiyang's own shipyard must start planning as soon as possible. Xu Jie said.

"This self-built warship mostly uses foreign parts, and the price seems to be more expensive than the one bought directly." Liu Buyun frowned.

"The root cause of this lies in the system of government supervision and commercial management. The government does not understand technology and does not know how to control costs. The management of the factories was carried out in the form of the management of the army and the government. Coupled with the loopholes in quality management and the flaws in the reward and punishment system. There is no motivation for workers to produce. Officials are greedy. This makes it more expensive to build a ship than to buy a ship. If these problems are not solved, our Beiyang Fleet will always be a giant with feet of clay. Therefore, the shipyard and the supporting system must start planning as soon as possible. Xu Jie explained.

"It's a good idea, but it's a good idea, but it's funding, planning, and equipment procurement. The transfer of personnel is a major project. I'm afraid it's hard to do it with the strength of my Beiyang family. "Ding Ruchang supports it in principle, but how it actually operates is not just a Beiyang Fleet that can be decided.

"As for the marines directly under the Beiyang Naval Division. It is also very necessary, and there are too few people right now. In fact, Xu Jie didn't dare to say something, in order to expand the influence of Beiyang on the south, how to transport an elite army over when necessary is one of the most important points, at this stage. The railway network has not yet been established. The fastest and most convenient mode of transportation is by sea, and the superiority of the Beiyang Fleet at sea has been established. It is undoubtedly the right choice to use naval superiority to expand one's influence from sea to land.

"Lord Xu is right. Although the Japanese are almost finished, the Russians may also have some intentions against Korea, Korea is mountainous, and the sea route is the best choice, and it may be inconvenient to temporarily mobilize an army, if my Beiyang Naval Division has an army of its own, then it will be very convenient to deal with it. Yang Yonglin said thoughtfully, and after finishing speaking, he glanced at Xu Jie quite meaningfully. And with his finger, he lightly drew the location of the southern provinces on the map.

"Yang Yonglin is really powerful. See your original intentions. What's even more valuable is that he also put on a legitimate cloak for this ulterior intention! This vision and strategy are indeed the most outstanding in Beiyang. Xu Jie couldn't help but be shocked.

Regarding the framework of the future Beiyang power agency, Xu Jie has long considered that Ding Ruchang is loyal, but his level is limited, and after the Beiyang Fleet is further expanded, I am afraid it will be difficult for him to control such a huge fleet. Liu Buyun has the ability and connections, but he likes to form gangs too much. And after he leaves, let Beiyang become the monopoly of the Fujian family again, this is definitely not what Xu Jie wants to see. Then there is Lin Taizeng, this person is similar to Ding Ruchang, it is okay to lead a detachment, but the entire Beiyang family is handed over to him, and Xu Jie is not at ease.

Xu Jie once thought of letting Deng Shichang and Lang Weili manage the Beiyang Fleet together. But later it was discovered that although Xu Jie had cultivated a group of non-Fujian officer corps overseas, Deng Shichang was not suitable to lead them. Deng Shichang is capable and proficient in naval warfare, but he is very stiff with the Fujian family in interpersonal communication, and his management ability is lacking. Therefore, Deng Shichang can manage a detachment of fleets, can serve as the second-in-command of the Beiyang Fleet, and can even command the entire fleet to fight when necessary, but he is not suitable for the post of admiral of the Beiyang Fleet. …,

In the same way, Luang Weili is also in charge, he can be in charge of the daily training of the Beiyang Fleet, and can help the commander-in-chief plan the battle. But he is also not suitable for Chinese-style management, and in addition he is a foreigner, which determines that he can only be an adjutant and staff officer. After all, let foreigners master the Beiyang Naval Division, Xu Jie will definitely not agree!

As for Lin Yongsheng? After a long period of observation, this person has a good character, and he is not bad with the various factions. But the actual capabilities are slightly worse. So Xu Jie's intention is still to let Lin Yongsheng be in charge of a detachment.

In this way, the only choice that can be made in the last place is probably only Yang Yonglin. First of all, from the perspective of ability, Yang Yonglin was once called the Nelson of the East by Lang Weili, which shows the high level of this person, and in many actual battles, Yang Yonglin's suggestions are also quite pertinent. As for character, patriotism and conscientiousness are absolutely incompatible. The former can be seen from the fact that he would rather die than surrender, and the latter can be seen from the fact that he led people to repair the bottom of the ship in Zhenyuan when there was no dock. The most important thing is that Yang Yonglin is very good at the overall situation and politics. And from the current point of view, at least Yang Yonglin and himself are all the way. At the same time, in terms of interpersonal relationships, whether in the old fleet or the new team, Yang Yonglin is a person who can convince the public.

This meeting was held for three days, which not only determined the future development direction of the Beiyang Fleet, but also had a far-reaching impact on the structure of the future Chinese Navy, laying down the first cornerstone for the rise of the Chinese Navy in later generations! And Xu Jie will also take this opportunity to begin a comprehensive transformation of the Beiyang Navy, so that it will truly become a new and powerful navy from an old navy!

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