Xue Fucheng's efficiency was really not to be said, just three days after Tycho sent the relevant numbers to the Qing embassy in the British Empire, the telegram had already crossed the vast Eurasian continent to the Zhili Governor's Mansion in Tianjin. Xue Fucheng's telegram to the Beiyang side naturally did not dare to slack off, and under the instruction of Li Hongzhang, it was immediately forwarded to Governor Ding of the Beiyang Fleet. Let them come up with an opinion.

So, Liu Buchan, Lin Zengtai, Ding Ruchang and Lang Weili of the Beiyang Fleet sat together and analyzed the information sent by Xue Fucheng one by one. And according to the description of the data, draw a sketch.

"Judging by the number of jù, the speed, firepower and protection of this ship are all the best choice." Liu Buyun said excitedly after reading the information. "If I equip this ship in Beiyang, my Beiyang combat power will definitely be significantly improved."

"This only 4,500-ton ship can hold so much armament? Reaching such high speeds? It's a little unbelievable. Ding Ruchang said in disbelief.

"It's a bit unbelievable that the performance of this boat is really good, but judging from the reaction of European countries, the design indicators can still be achieved." As the most professional naval figure in the Beiyang Naval Division, his words undoubtedly played a decisive role.

"From the completion of the design of this ship to the present, in just 8 months, there have been 10 orders and intentions. This is also unique in the history of European shipbuilding. Even Minister William White and Master Watts considered the design of the ship to be a rare masterpiece. Luang Weili said pertinently. Although Lang Weili is inevitably a little arrogant in his daily work, he is also a little arrogant as a Caucasian. However, in the construction of the Beiyang Fleet, Luang Weili was still very conscientious. It is also an objective fact that after the resignation of Luang Weili, the personnel of the Beiyang Fleet have declined.

"How much does this ship cost?" Lin Zengtai, who had not spoken, asked.

"If it is sold to the Beiyang Navy according to the quotations of European countries, it will cost at least 32 to 350,000 pounds." Luang Weili said.

"Sss Everyone couldn't help but gasp. This price is really beyond everyone's imagination.

"The ship uses the most advanced technology in Europe, both in terms of power system and weapons. Especially this artillery, all of them are fast-firing. The rate of fire of a 6-inch gun can reach 6 rounds a minute. The 8-inch gun also arrived at 2 rounds a minute. Luang Weili explained.

"If you just use a tube-thrust gun, you shouldn't be able to achieve this rate of fire, right? After all, the shells of the 8-inch gun weigh 100KG, even if you don't have to wait for the gun to reset because of the use of the tube to withdraw the gun, but to rotate to a fixed angle and then load such a heavy shell, the speed should not be very fast. Liu Buyun asked.

"The Italians are said to have invented a turret that could be loaded at any horizontal angle instead of having to be loaded at a fixed angle like the terrace gun." Luang Weili said. "By the way, it is said that the chief designer of this **-class dome cruiser is still a Chinese. Very talented. ”

"Chinese? If you can, I don't know if you can hire Beiyang. Ding Ruchang said. After all, Beiyang does not have its own shipyards and designers. In terms of hematopoietic ability, it is not as good as the Fuzhou Shipbuilding Bureau. At least, the Fuzhou Shipbuilding Bureau can build a 2,300-ton Pingyuan. And in the long run, buying a ship alone is not the way to go.

"I'm afraid this is quite difficult, it is said that the new Italian Minister of the Admiralty, Mr. Brynn, is quite important to this person, and from the perspective of treatment, this person has earned no less than 40,000 pounds since his debut." Luang Weili shook his head and said.

"£40,000? That's a lot of money. Liu Buyun couldn't help but sigh.

"You mean that the performance of this **-class cruiser is very good, and I can consider buying it in Beiyang?" Ding Ruchang is already preparing to call back.

"Wangjunmen is adding such a sentence, the ship is very good, and it is a ship that I must take in the Beiyang, the more the merrier." Liu Buyun hurriedly said.

Luang Wai Li and Lim Zeng Tai also agreed. After all, if it can really meet the above indicators, this ship can really be called the most advanced dome armored clipper in the world.

Tianjin, the Governor's Mansion of Zhili.

"Lord Zhongtang, Ding Ruchang's call back has arrived." Zhang Peilun sent a telegram to Li Hongzhang.

"It seems that this ship is really as Mr. Shuyun said." Li Hongzhang glanced at the telegram, and then put it directly to the side.

"Why is Zhongtang so unconcerned?" Li Hongzhang's appearance is very abnormal in Zhang Peilun's eyes. …,

"This ship is good, but the price is really expensive." Li Hongzhang sighed and said. Good ship but can't afford it, it's not as good as an ordinary ship.

According to the second call from Lord Xue, the Chinese designer hinted that if Beiyang buys it, the price can be reduced to about 280,000 pounds. Compared with the order price in other countries, this price has dropped by about 2%. Zhang Peilun said, took out another telegram and said.

"Is that true?" Li Hongzhang got up quickly, picked up Zhang Peilun's second telegram, and read it carefully.

Moreover, Lord Xue also discussed with the English experts about the English experts going to China. Although this foreigner is self-respecting, it is indeed difficult for the Tianjin Machinery Bureau to leave the foreigner. The quality of all types of armament ammunition is getting worse and worse. In the long run, it will inevitably affect the combat strength of our Beiyang Second Marine Division. Zhang Peilun said.

"But using foreign craftsmen is not a long-term solution." Li Hongzhang shook his head helplessly. "Let's see if the imperial court can add silver for warships to Beiyang this year."

"The political situation in the DPRK and China is somewhat unstable. Since the beginning of this year, the alcohol king has been in poor health, and once there is a change, my Beiyang military spending is ....... Zhang Peilun's face changed slightly and said.

Hearing this, Li Hongzhang's face changed slightly, yes, which Weng Emperor division is already in charge of this household department, if the prime minister's naval affairs are replaced by a person who does not deal with him, this Beiyang military expenditure will be really dangerous, not to mention buying a ship, even the annual regular consumption may be difficult to guarantee. His Li Hongzhang's hard life is really about to begin.

"Which reply from Lord Xue?" Looking at the uncertain Li Hongzhang, Zhang Peilun asked in a low voice.

"Let Mr. Shuyun contact the Chinese designer, I don't know when I can use it, as for the foreign craftsman coming to my Beiyang, I'm afraid it's not that simple, right? Speaking of this, Li Hongzhang's eyes flashed with a fine light.

"What do you mean? What do they have other plans than money? Zhang Peilun's center was shocked.