The emperor of the Qing Dynasty actually wanted to see the most elite warships of the navies of various countries? This really made the consuls of various countries very curious, when did the conservative and backward Qing Dynasty become interested in such an advanced thing as a warship? However, thinking that Beiyang had just negotiated a large deal with the Italians, the consuls of various countries unanimously thought that the Qing State was going to set off a new wave of ship purchases? And it's all about the capital ships, I'm afraid that the Qing Dynasty plans to buy new ironclad ships, right? I think that the second ship of Nadingzhen has been used for 5 years, and according to the naval timetable of European countries, it is time to prepare new warships. Based on the truth that it is a fool to have money but not to make it, the consuls of various countries still attach more importance to it. Fortunately, the time is quite abundant, and in 10 days, it is not a problem for the consulates to make 2 warship models. So, all countries began to prepare. Of course, the stealing and slickness in it will definitely not be able to escape. Countries want to show off their best warships, on the one hand, to see if they can make some money, and on the other hand, to see if they can deter their restless neighbors around them. However, considering that the consuls of other countries are not idiots, it is obviously impossible for you to come up with a battleship that does not have it at all. However, some countries really feel that their current warships are really unable to handle or are not enough to suppress the other side's existing warships, so the major powers of various countries have unanimously decided to press the red line. I haven't finished building this battleship, but it's already in the water or about to be launched, so it's finally okay to take this out, right?? You can't say no, and because it's a new ship, the performance will definitely be more advanced, so it's decided, and some of the more slippery consuls or military attachés decided to do it. For example, our Comrade Tycho is one of them.

"Teacher, it looks like we need to rebuild a model of the battleship Reumberto." Tycho said.

"And the **-class dome cruisers." Vittorio said with some depression. To say that the Italian Navy in 1890 simply took out the performance of the capital ship to compare, the Italians were not afraid of any country, but the most troublesome thing was that Italy did not have an armored cruiser before 1894, and the largest cruiser was the **-class dome cruiser made by Xu Jie and Vittorio. This thing is the boss of cruisers under 5,000 tons, but it is very depressing compared to armored cruisers or British first-class protected cruisers. The tonnage of others is twice that of yours, and no matter how good you are, you can't make a 4,500-ton ship handle a 9,000-ton ship, right? "If only the X-class outfit could come out." Vittorio said with a sigh.

"The X-class patrol is far away, and even if construction has started now, it is estimated that Minister Brin will not agree to take out such an advanced warship just for a demonstration." Tycho pouted.

"Don't be afraid, as far as capital ships are concerned, the Royal Italian Navy is not afraid of any country. The real threat to this exhibition is that Britain and France, Russia, Germany and Austria-Hungary have nothing to offer. Vittorio said confidently. Reumberto is not afraid of the capital ships of any country, and the ** class of cruisers is enough to suppress the cruisers of other countries except Britain and France.

At the same time, in the living room of the Alcohol King's Mansion, the Alcohol King and Liu Buyun and others who came from afar were discussing this matter.

"Zixiang, what do you think of my Daqing Zhidingzhen and Jingyuan ironclad clippers among the navies of the world?" The Alcohol King said with some uneasiness.

"This Dingzhen was naturally the world's first-class ironclad ship 5 years ago, but 5 years later, I'm afraid it will be Lian Po old." Speaking of this, Liu Buyun couldn't help but fight a cold war. Thinking of the first meeting with the Italian delegation not long ago, and the comparison between his beloved flagship and Italy's new ship at the negotiation table was so unbearable, Liu Buyun had a very painful feeling in his heart, just like the feeling when a wolf meets a tiger. I was used to being the king and hegemon in this small place in the Far East, and suddenly met a guy who was far stronger than myself, and I was naturally very uncomfortable.

"As for Jingyuan, I'm afraid that it will not be a problem for Italy's new ship to fight two ships." Although it was very uncomfortable, Liu Buyun still truthfully reported what he knew.

"What is the strength of this Italian national sailor? I'm afraid that this idea from Master Weng has something to do with this Italian. The Alcohol King asked.

"This Italian sailor is really good. According to the information obtained under the label, it is inferior to Britain, France and Russia in terms of tonnage, ranking fourth in the world, but if you take into account the technology and geographical location, I am afraid that even the Russian Navy is no match for the Italians. Liu Buyun replied. …,

"Is this Italy so powerful? It was really unexpected. King Alcohol was stunned and said.

But whether it is unexpected or expected, Liu Buyun, the special commentator, is decided, although it is not a formal occasion, but thinking about the fact that the flagship he is proud of is criticized for nothing in the competition with the cutting-edge warships of European powers, it is not an embarrassing problem, but a rather embarrassing problem. However, the alcohol king saw more than just a crisis, he was now beginning to wonder if he could get some more money to buy a ship from the stingy household and the stubborn center, and the outcome of this "model" war was certain. Dingzhen, which the Qing Kingdom is proud of, is at most a role that accompanies the prince to study. Now that the new generation of warships in various countries has come out, shouldn't I also update it? Even if you don't have the money to buy a big boat, it's always okay to buy a small boat, right? (Historically, the alcohol king was still very concerned about the funding of Beiyang, and the reason why Beiyang could have a scale of 8 far away, in addition to Lao Li, the direct founder, the role of the alcohol king in the center should not be underestimated.) However, since the death of King Alcohol, the uninhabited Beiyang was finally manipulated by Master Weng, and the Empress Dowager Cixi was finally unable to obtain funds for the purchase of warships under the command of the Empress Dowager Cixi. And in the era when the alcohol king was in power, maybe there would be less money, but it would not be impossible to get it at all)

"If it is handled properly, the Beiyang Naval Division may still be able to obtain some funds this time." The Alcohol King muttered to himself.

"My Beiyang Navy Division relies on the prince." As soon as he heard the word "funding", Liu Buyun immediately came to his senses, and before the alcohol king agreed, he knelt down directly.

"It's hard to say, but the Beiyang Sailor is the master of my Qing Dynasty, and the face of the Beiyang Sailor is naturally the face of my Qing Dynasty. Even if it's just for the sake of this face, this household department has to have some blood, right? The Alcohol King said with a smile. Pity Master Weng for a long time, I'm afraid I can't imagine that this king wants to use his idea to do things for my Qing Navy. ”

"By the way, are there any new Italians who are mean?" King Alcohol asked suddenly. This can properly stimulate the group of old fools in the center, don't really make the emperor angry. Foreigners, we can't help it. But if the emperor is angry, it won't be easy to get this anger on anyone.

"This." Thinking of this, Liu Buyun couldn't help but drop a drop of cold sweat. The scene of the first time he met with Vittorio and the others resurfaced in front of me, although Vittorio was very recuperating. But the contempt revealed from his words and demeanor made Liu Buyun and others very unhappy. Especially when introducing the new Italian warship, the demeanor and confidence are exactly like a teacher lecturing to a student. But if he didn't accept it, the tonnage that basically exceeded 2 times that of Dingzhen made Lao Liu unable to say a word in front of Vittorio.

"This time, the main personnel of the Italian state are four people, one is named Tycho, who will be appointed as the military attache of the Italian state in our Qing Dynasty, and the other is called Vittorio, who is a famous Italian ship designer and also enjoys a good reputation in Europa. But some arrogance. The other two, one is a Chinese named Xu Jie. It is said that together with Vittorio, he designed a new type of battleship, which was highly valued by Vittorio. At present, it is said that Li Zhongtang has been arranged to Tianjin Water Master School. The other is responsible for business operations. Liu Buyun said concisely. Although he was very unhappy about Xu Jie's confrontation with him last time, Xu Jie's intelligence still made Liu Buyun admire it very much.

"Then it's all right, this Tycho is a military attaché. That arrogant Vittorio was a deputy at best. The Alcohol King let out a sigh of relief and said.

"Well, I'm afraid that's not the case." Liu Buyun swallowed and said in a whisper. "This Tycho is a student of Vittorio and Xu Jie. Moreover, the two had a good personal relationship with the Italian Admiralty Minister Brin. Vittorio is far superior to Tycho in ship technology, and I am afraid that there are many things in technology, and Tycho still has to listen to Vittorio. ”

"Zixiang, if you have a chance, visit the Italian designer, and remind me first. so as not to embarrass the emperor. The Alcohol King commanded.

"Well, my subordinates obey." Liu Buyun's intestines suddenly turned blue. To say that in the Italian delegation, the best one to get along with and have feelings for the Qing Dynasty is Xu Jie. If he went with him to Vittorio and the others, whether it was Tycho or Vittorio, he would definitely give some face. But after a quarrel between himself and Xu Jie, Liu Buyun could only face Vittorio by himself. And I can't guarantee what Xu Jie and Vittorio said. But are you going to do it? The general ordered by the alcohol king, don't say that he is a Liu Zixiang, even if it is Ding Ruchang, you have to go!!

"My subordinates have a request, I hope to take a telegram to the Tianjin Sailor School, so that the newly appointed Xu Jiaoxi can enter Beijing and plan for my Beiyang." In desperation, Liu Buyun had no choice but to say so.

"You just go and arrange it, and the affairs of Italy will be handled by you. Let's go down. The King of Alcohol waved his hand and ordered.

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