This is not the most critical thing, the purchase of warships needs funds, and Japan's funds cannot complete the ship purchase plan, so if Japan wants to continue the arms race with Beiyang, he must issue government bonds. Xu Jie said.

"Then Japan's government bonds also need to be subscribed for, and the country that subscribes is the United Kingdom?" Liu Buyun said with a frown.

"The Japanese have now hired the British as naval advisers, and at the same time, Japan's financial industry is supported by the British. Xu Jie asked.

"Well, this is naturally not true, not to mention the other fleets of the British Royal Navy, just the Far East Fleet with Singapore as its home port is not comparable to my Beiyang." As a top student studying in the UK, Liu Buyun still has a clear understanding of the strength of the British fleet. I am deeply touched by the national strength of Britain, and the naval military expenditure of 20 million pounds a year is undoubtedly astronomical for the Qing Dynasty!! As soon as Britain stretched out a finger, the so-called "First Fleet in the Far East" would be wiped out.

"This war is not only fought in military strength, national strength, but also diplomacy, the so-called military strategy, the second soldier punishment is this reason, if you want to win the war, a stable and friendly external environment is absolutely indispensable. If you always have more friends than enemies, you're basically invincible. Even if you lose, there is room for maneuver. If it's the opposite, even if you win. I definitely can't get too many dividends. Xu Jie continued.

"In this way, this Britain must not be offended now." Liu Buyun thought so. "Uh, Jishi means something, right?" Liu Buyun, who suddenly reacted, patted his head and said.

"I just want to explain to General Liu that this Lang Weili does not mention that he has the title of admiral appointed by the imperial court, even in terms of due diligence and British teaching, he is qualified to raise the admiral flag. And if I have a bad relationship with Luang Weili at this time, won't my Beiyang be at bad touch with the British? The impact of this is huge. Xu Jie arched his hand and said.

"This Lang Weili is indeed dutiful, but it is too demanding. Many officers and men in Beiyang were dissatisfied. Although Liu Buyun has realized the importance of this matter, he still intends to defend himself.

"Conscientiousness and strictness itself is a meaning, if Liu Zongbing thinks that Lang Weili is too strict and not conducive to the development of the Beiyang Fleet, I want to gamble with Liu Zongbing." Xu Jie said with a smile.

"How to bet?" Liu Buyun asked.

"Does General Soldier Liu know the candidate for my Beiyang to go to Italy to pick up the ship?" Xu Jie asked.

"I'm afraid that Brother Ji Shi is definitely going to go, right? The other cadres should be mainly officials and students of the Tianjin Water Master School. Liu Buyun thought for a while and said.

"Mr. Liu is still one person behind. After all, these people are newcomers, and they need to be taught by a seasoned instructor. Xu Jie smiled mysteriously.

"Could it be that the Lang Weili sect is going to pick up the ship together and stay in Italy for training?" Liu Buyun was shocked.

"I'm willing to bet £2,000 on it, and I want to see if Mr. Liu's men are more elite or if Lang Weili's men are more capable." Xu Jie smiled weirdly.

"Although Liu is not as generous as Brother Ji Shi. But he is also willing to compare with Nalang Weili. Liu Buyun said quite arrogantly. Liu Buyun was proud of his talents, and he was not satisfied with Lang Weili himself, Xu Jie was so agitated, and he agreed on the spot. Coupled with the high amount of jackpots, Liu Buyun thinks it is completely necessary to gamble.

"That's it, but how do you make up for the relationship with Luang Weili now?" Xu Jie asked tentatively.

"Obey Brother Jishi's orders." Now that Xu Jie has already said this. Although Liu Buyun was dissatisfied, for the sake of the overall situation, he still chose to compromise. …,

"The meaning of Lord Nakado is also to turn big things into small things. Xu can arrange it, and it is enough for the two parties to reach an understanding in private. Xu Jie smiled and said, not only to satisfy Lang Weili, but also to save face for Liu Buyun. So let Liu Buchan apologize in private and it's over.

"Then it's up to Brother Ji Shi to arrange it." Liu Buyun saluted and said.

In the afternoon of the same day, Lang Weili was invited by Zhang Peilun to the Liangguang Governor's Mansion in the same way. Looking at Liu Buyun and Xu Jie in the house, Lang Weili understood that this matter had finally come to an end, and it seemed that Lao Li's decision was still beneficial to him, otherwise he would not let Xu Jie, who spoke for himself, wait for him here. Seeing Lang Weili come in, Liu Buyun took the initiative to greet him and saluted: "A few days ago, Liu did a lot of offended, and I hope that Admiral Lang Weili will forgive him." ”

"Ugh." Although Luang Weili had already been mentally prepared, he was still a little surprised by such a direct apology from the other party. However, in line with the principle of turning big things into small things, Lang Weili said: "It's just small things, Liu Zongbing doesn't have to take it to heart." Even if the conflict caused by the flag-pulling incident was resolved in a few words, Xu Jie was still very satisfied with the result. Subsequently, Liu Buyun left on the grounds that he had official business. Only Lang Weili and Xu Jie were left in the house.

"Thank you, Mr. Xu." After Liu Buyun left, Lang Weili got up and said.

"Xu is just saying a fair word, and Mr. Liu is also confused for a while, I hope that Lang Jiaoxi will not take it to heart, this disposal is still an order from Li Zhongtang." Xu Jie said politely. "I wonder what Luang Wei Li's plans for the future in Beiyang are?" Xu Jie asked.

"What's the plan?" Lang Weili's heart tightened and said with some uneasiness.

"Lang Jiaoxi should already know about the battleship that my Beiyang Naval Division ordered in Italy, right? As many as 3 warships were ordered this time, and about 1,500 naval officers and sailors were required, which was the largest in the history of Beiyang. Therefore, there must be a cadre who will control the overall situation. Xu is from a technical background, and his training, personnel training, and actual sailing experience are by no means as good as Mr. Luang Weili. Xu Jie said with a smile.

"Could it be that Lord Zhongtang wants me to be in charge of the personnel training of the three new warships?" After all, Lang Weili has been in Daqing for a long time, and such a heavy personnel arrangement is definitely not something that a figure of Xu Jie's level can participate in, and there must be a shadow of a high-level in it.

"Xu is in charge of technology, Mr. Lang Weili is in charge of training, I will never interfere, you and I will work out tactical tactics together." Xu Jie said cleanly.

"Tactics?" Lang Weili frowned and said: "With all due respect, none of the existing warships of my Beiyang Naval Division are suitable for fighting with the new warship formation, and all the warships are too slow, and they are all bows against the enemy. If these three warships want to play a greater role, the best way is to form them separately. ”

"Mr. Luang Weili is indeed proficient in the navy. I wonder if Mr. Luang Weili can go to Italy with Xu? Xu Jie asked.

"This is naturally possible, but I need assistants, and I hope to find some helpers from foreign and local officers in Beiyang." Lang Weili said happily, after getting Xu Jie's commitment to non-interference in training and the opportunity to accept new warships, Lang Weili had no reason to give up, and he really wanted to see what the performance of the 5,000-ton warships that had already sold a dozen on the ground was.

Until now, there have only been 16 collections, and the author is very sad~~.