The birth of the quasi-three-grade officials taught a lesson to the Qing court officials who peeped at the leopard in the tube, sat in the well and watched the sky, and did not learn and did not know how to do it. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

After the little emperor saw the models and materials left by the young man of the second goods, he was very puzzled, and consulted Weng Tongyi and everyone.

At this time, his master did not dare to boast about Haikou, claiming that the Beiyang Sailor could win steadily, and he could only avoid the important and light, so he said to him.

After many years of Westernization, this fleet, which once surprised the Far East, has become a victim of political strife.

Guangxu hoped to weaken his mother's strength by suppressing Beiyang, and the fat woman played a balancing act.

"Hou Sheng, since you have completed your studies and returned to China, why don't you come to my Beiyang Naval Division? Instead, go to the weaker Nanyang? ”

Lao Li Tou was extremely dark and cool in the main hall, so after retiring from the court, he pulled the chicken to his mansion and asked for warmth.

In his opinion, although his Beiyang has not added new ships for a long time, it can be regarded as strong compared to the Nanyang naval division with a bunch of small sampans.

"That's right, Lord Zhongtang, first, there is a shortage of manpower in Nanyang, and second, come...... Beiyang is full of talents, and there are a group of elite officers who study abroad, so there is really no need to be there! "The meaning of the chicken is very clear, Lao Tzu disdains to be with Min Fu!

A conscientious British expert like Luang Weili can be squeezed out by them, and laymen like us can only be slapped in the face in the past.

Besides, do you have a new ship in Beiyang? What did Lao Tzu do when he cut his waist in the past? Do you enjoy the white eyes of the toad commander???

Lao Li Tou also heard the voice-over, and turned to another line: "Liche is really too modest, if it is as you said above, my Beiyang Naval Division is already in crisis, how do you think I should deal with it?" ”

The Beiyang Navy Division is his treasure, far more valuable than the Beiyang Land Division, and it is also a political bargaining chip for a foothold in the imperial court, which cannot be lost.

"I am not talented in the bottom, my mind is dull, and I can only come up with three strategies, which can be used for the reference and consideration of the adults in the middle hall!

The best strategy is to buy new ships as soon as possible, even if there are only one or two new fast cruisers!

It is rumored that the British shipyard Armstrong built a sister ship to the Yoshino, which is also an enhanced version of it.

The ship is equipped with two eight-inch guns, 10 six-inch rapid-fire guns, and 12 47-mm rapid-fire guns.

In addition to the slow speed of half a knot, the firepower and armor are above the 'Yoshino', and the purchase price is about 2.3 million taels of silver! ”

This is the Chilean Navy's Blance Encalada, which is now available for £350,000.

Wait until the war starts and ask the price, it will be more than 500,000 pounds, and if you are not slaughtered at that time, who will be slaughtered?

Lao Li Tou just listened, but did not say anything, it is estimated that he was frightened by the price of more than two million.

"The middle strategy is to change the gun, which is more economical. The old 120-mm to 150-mm medium-caliber guns of our Beiyang Naval Division were all replaced with new rapid-fire guns.

Import some Western-made shells, so that the quality can be guaranteed, and the new artillery can achieve a better killing effect with the new shells.

It doesn't cost a lot to use this method, but the firepower of the entire fleet can be increased by more than two to three times in an instant! ”

This is already the plan with the highest consumption ratio, and I am reluctant to spend a lot of money, and I still want to do big things, so I can only dream of realizing it.

Lao Litou's expression is still the same, and he is thinking about the silver in his pocket, if the household department can allocate funds, then there is still a play.

"After life, make a decision...... "Before considering it all, Lord Nakado will not express his opinion.

It is estimated that the purchase of new ships will not work nine times out of ten, and it is still possible to consider replacing them with new guns.

"The next strategy is to save the ship and avoid the war, and the fleet relies on the two fortresses of Weihai and Lushun to defend!

But it was only a matter of time before it was broken by the Japanese army, and doing so only delayed the destruction of the Beiyang Naval Division! ”

There is no unbreakable fortress in the world, as long as the opposite side is willing to use crowd tactics, you can always knock your turtle shell open!

Why is that? Our Beiyang Naval Division has been operating in Weihaiwei and Lushunkou for many years, with vast fortifications and majestic structures, supplemented by many German-made Krupp cannons, which can be described as impregnable! Old Li Tou was puzzled

The young man asked for a map, spread it out on the table, and explained the reason to Lord Zhongtang on it.

"If our Beiyang Naval Division does not buy new ships or replace them with new guns, it will go to sea with old ships and old guns to fight against the new ships and new guns of the Japanese fleet, and it will inevitably be defeated.

If our Beiyang Naval Division evades the harbor, the Japanese army can land in Rongcheng Bay on the side of Weihaiwei, and then attack Weihaiwei from the rear.

The situation at the Lushun base is also quite similar, as long as the main force of the Japanese army lands in Dalian, Lushun, which is not far away, will inevitably be in danger.

Clever enemies will strike from where you think is safest and give you a fatal blow! ”

Old man Li was speechless for a long time when he heard this, although he was not a professional, he could only see a little way, but what the other party said was not empty.

If it was really because of the carelessness of the land defense, the Japanese army succeeded in attacking the fortress from the rear.

led to the destruction of the Beiyang Naval Division, which has been painstakingly operated for many years, which is really tantamount to taking a salary from the bottom of the kettle.

"Why is Liche so familiar with the vicinity of Weihaiwei?" Old man Li couldn't help but have some doubts

"I go down to my ancestral home again, but I can't speak my hometown for a long time!" Don't mention pancake rolls and green onions to me

"Oh, I see, Hou Sheng, you just said that the sister ship of 'Yoshino', how much does it cost?"

Even if his mind is still bright, he can't remember it when he hears so much information, but the son-in-law Zhang Peilun next to him has been making notes.

"About 380,000 pounds, which is equivalent to about 2,300,000 taels of silver, if the household can allocate funds, it will be a very good deed!"

This is just a hypothesis, offending the old man to that point, unless Guangxu is really enlightened by himself, otherwise it is a daydream!

"Tobe? Hehe, Hou Sheng, above the main hall, you also know that since this household department was controlled by someone, it has been excused for various reasons, and then cut off the purchase of new ships of my Beiyang Naval Division, hoping that he can allocate 2.3 million taels? It's difficult~! ”

If the mortal enemy Weng Tonggong was so easily persuaded, how could the Beiyang Naval Division be controlled by others for so many years, staring at him?

“…… That being the case, Lord Zhongtang also operates a lot of mines, factories, and ports in Zhili, so why not borrow chickens to lay eggs? Resell the Kailuan Coal Mine to get the money for the purchase of new ships! ”

This is really sitting on the gold mine to ask for food, using banknotes to light a fire for warmth, industry is money, money can also run industry, this is a well-understood thing.

"In the future, there are regulations issued by the imperial court, foreigners are not allowed to meddle in the affairs of the mine, even if it is the construction of the railway, those clear streams are strongly opposed!"

In the eyes of the gang headed by a certain master, it is not possible to buy ships, it is not possible to run mines, it is not feasible to build roads, and the four books and five classics can be drip~!

"If you don't have someone to help you, you can be self-reliant. In this case, Lord Zhongtang and the juniors still have three strategies to help adults raise money for the purchase of ships! ”

This was originally a plan for Lao Liu Tou, and it is not impossible to share it with Lao Li Tou, anyway, it is all used to resist Japan!

"Oh? Liche might as well say bluntly, the old man listens! "No one is happy to hear about how to make money.

The Beiyang Sailor has almost been suffocated to death by the household, and if he doesn't want to do it, he can prepare for the future in advance!

Mi Ji and Pan gave his own suggestion: "This time, adults can refer to the issuance of bonds in Japan, with the industry run by Beiyang as collateral, and the high interest rate as bait!"

The annual interest rate of bonds on the market is 5%, and my Beiyang bonds can be set at 10%! With the prestige of an adult and the strength of Beiyang, it should not be a problem to raise 5 million taels from the Western Bank! This will allow you to purchase two 'Yoshino' sister ships! ”

Issuing bonds? It's not a bad idea, but how do you pay off your debts? The annual interest rate is very high!

"Second, adults can increase the mining of their gold mines, such as Zhaoyuan Linglong Gold Mine, or use this as a basis to raise funds from Western Bank.

I have learned the art of astrology in the next master, and I feel that the Linglong gold mine is rare, and if it is operated properly, the annual output of 100,000 taels of gold is not a problem! ”

Old man Li secretly speculated that this kid had learned about the Beiyang industry from Old Man Liu before, so he could speak so fluently.

"Three, the current exchange ratio of gold to silver is less than 1:33, and I buy gold from Beiyang according to 1:40.

In this way, as long as you trade with me, you can enjoy nearly two and a half percent of the profits, and the purchase is unlimited, the more the merrier, it is not unrich! ”

Gold is important to second-hand youth, but silver is not very interesting in comparison, and is at best an auxiliary currency.

Although it is still hard currency in this world, through the large pineapple, the chicken can get a steady stream of silver.

"If, as you say, you buy it at a price of 1:40, then you ......"

If you trade gold worth 10 million taels of silver, then Lao Li Tou can directly make a profit of 2.5 million taels from it, which is a "Yoshino"!

Of course, you have to have that much gold first, and then you have to have 37 grams of silver.

The gold worth 10 million taels of silver weighs more than nine tons, and Lao Li Tou has to let his subordinates dig for a while!

"I have friends in the West, even at this price, it is still profitable, Zhongtang adults can rest assured!"

The bait is for you, and if you don't take the bait, it depends on whether you are hungry or not! Dear, are you hungry???

I told you so much money, if you are still crying poor, you really deserve to starve to death!

"Hou Sheng, there is still a few days before the appointment is made, and you have a lot of inconvenience in the inn, so it is better to live here for the time being, and let the old man know the changes in the world!"

Old man Li is born with a love for talent, and it would be great if this "turtle" was used for himself.

"Lord Zhongtang's kindness is understood, but I'm afraid that if this matter gets out......"

The allies of the new and the old rich, whether they are old ladies or puppies, will not be at ease.

"Don't worry about the future life, the old man and Governor Liu are old friends, and you are half of his protégé, you have just come to the capital, there is no place to stay, it is understandable to live here, and you are afraid of those rumors?"

“…… That junior, it's better to be respectful! ”

Lao Tzu is also afraid that the inn is too messy, what if he touches flowers and plants?

Since the little emperor got these lovely models, he has been watching the recitals written by the young man of the second goods in the imperial study.

After some careful comparison, the second-in-command of the Qing Dynasty suddenly found that the "Dingyuan" and "Zhenyuan" that he was quite proud of had fallen to such a point.

It is not as good as the British-built "Sovereign" class battleships, and even the Italian "Durio" (431 mm main gun) can force the "calm and calm" end.

To this day, the Qing Dynasty spent a lot of money to introduce the "peerless double pride", which is actually just a second-class battleship.

If it weren't for the two of them as a façade, the Beiyang Naval Division would have been overtaken by the Japanese Combined Fleet, which had entered the fast lane.

"Liche, I ask you, if I want Beiyang to regain its majesty, how should I arrange it?"

In order to avoid embarrassing his teacher, Guangwei can only have an informal summoning with his own father in Beihai.

In addition to a cute "turtle" present, there were only Lao Li Tou and Lao Weng Tou, two rivals with narrow roads.

"If we want to completely suppress the Japanese fleet, our Beiyang Navy Division must purchase four new large cruisers, that is, the sister ships of the 'Yoshino' purchased by Japan.

Each ship costs 2.3 million units, and the four ships are about 9.2 million taels! If you can negotiate with the British side and erase the fraction, the total price is about nine million taels!

If the household department feels difficult, it can also buy two ships of the same class for the Beiyang Navy Division in the early stage, about 4.6 million taels! ”

“…… Need so much silver? The frightened Guangwei thought that one or two million would achieve his goal, but he did not know that a cruiser would also cost more than two million.

The old man stood up in a timely manner to defend his supreme honor of Grande: "Your Majesty, the household department really can't come up with such a huge amount of money, Wang Liche is opening the river in a letter, and he doesn't care about the actual situation of my Qing Dynasty!" ”

This posterity is completely seeking benefits for himself, Lao Li Tou can't just watch the excitement, but also step forward to help in the war: "Lord Weng, I think my Beiyang Navy Division has not purchased a single warship for seven years, and these 4.6 million taels of silver are evenly distributed in seven years, less than 700,000 taels per year, not only is it not much, but it is very little!" ”

The last time Beiyang purchased was in 1887, when the cruisers "Jingyuan" and "Laiyuan" were imported from Germany.

The last time a new ship was added was five years ago, equipped with the "Pingyuan" offshore defense ironclad ship produced in Fujian.

“…… How much money can the household department come up with? Guangwei felt that what Lao Li Tou said was quite reasonable, but it was more to protect the face of the Qing Dynasty.

The Japanese Combined Fleet purchased new warships one after another, and the Qing Dynasty was still eating its old roots, and even laymen could see the clues.

"Back to the emperor, it is difficult for the household department to raise even one million taels!" Master Weng didn't even give money for half a cruiser

Lafayette has been watching the excitement, anyway, if you don't use her money to repair the garden, you can talk freely.

Guang Wei couldn't help but feel indignant when he heard this: "I think that the land of Taixi's projectile has such abundant financial resources. Japan is only an island country in the East, but it can build such a sailor! I have a vast territory of thousands of miles and a population of hundreds of millions, but I am shy in my pocket, and it is difficult to even take out a million taels of silver! ”

His second-in-command is really a wretch, and in front of outsiders, he was stuck with a mere one million taels of silver.

Since the emperor refuses to even pay for half of the cruiser, then don't blame the deity for using an off-board move, so that you can't eat it, and go around!

The chicken glanced at Old Man Li with a side light, and had a plan: "Qi Qi Sheng, Cao Min has the courage to ask, how much silver does it cost for Sheng Shang to eat an egg?" ”