1890 King of Southeast Asia

Throughout July 1899, the Nanhua Naval Base welcomed countless suspicious people.

After many checkpoints, under the "strict" patrol of Nanhua, the spies found one shed after another.

Yes, the docks have been blocked by simple sheds. As for breaking through this layer of sheds? Please, they are just intelligence personnel, not commandos...

So a month later...

"All docks are blocked by shells and there are troops stationed. We can't get specific intelligence, but from scattered data, we can know that these ships have been under construction for some time. Judging from the keels, they must be more than 10,000 tons." The military attaché said helplessly.

They thought of various ways, including cooperating with spies from France, Germany, the United States, Russia and other countries who came here, and even used the Thirty-Six Stratagems. After paying three Frenchmen, they still didn't get much.

The military attaché was quite disappointed, and two Frenchmen came back...

"I have already reported this to London. Don't provoke South China for the time being. Of course, if South China only wants warships, they must stop immediately! Keep on investigating!" Cyril waved his hand tiredly.

This month, South China has gradually placed its battleships below the masses.

Especially yesterday, South China's battleships showed extremely high speeds, and the densely packed large-caliber artillery, thinking about it made Cyril shudder.

"I have an appointment with their heads of state today, you should pay attention to the news from London." Cyril picked up his civilized hat and civilized cane and left the embassy.

………

"Power technology cooperation is fine, but this method is out of the question..." Liu Yiming threw the paper on the table, "If you want to cooperate, you can, but pay the corresponding chips. The South American Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Assistance can no longer fulfill its role. In other words, it is outdated when we build tariff barriers."

Liu Yiming's words were a bit harsh, and Sam could only smile now.

"And it's hard for me to believe your sincerity. We have delivered tens of thousands of cars, and the car factory is still facing losses. These are all vivid in my mind. What can I do if you come like this next time?" In fact, Liu Yiming's position is still talking to the ambassador of a country. Speaking like this is already considered aggressive.

Even when facing a defeated country, the person responsible for quarreling and competing for interests will only be the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Usually, he has a certain status, but it is not high or low, and he has great power.

Sam is very angry now. The group of people in China are not competitive at all. Nanhua chose not to raise prices and bear the increased tariffs by itself, so they have no choice.

The most important thing is that they can't make cheap cars at present. Surabaya Automobile Group is discussing cooperation with Mellon Group. In this case, whoever violates the patent law will soon be at your door.

"Let's stop here for this matter. Wait until you come up with a sincere condition, and then talk about cooperation. Sam, I once believed in you, but you violated the spirit of the contract." Liu Yiming waved his hand.

Sam came for the steam turbine, or the power technology. The United States does not have mature power technology at present. The maximum speed of the dreadnought that will be launched next year is only 15 knots. Until ten years later, the Americans also used the imported Parsons.

There are still many problems with the current steam turbine, such as the endurance problem. The endurance of the Xianyang is 3700 nautical miles/10 knots, 1600 nautical miles/16 knots, and 580 nautical miles/19 knots.

Liu Yiming thought that the original plan of 195 knots was conservative, but the Xianyang was widened and overweight due to changes in this and that. In the end, even though the actual horsepower increased by more than 1,000, the speed did not reach the design index.

"Head of State, Sir Cyril, the British Ambassador, is visiting." Secretary Wang pushed open the door.

"I have something else to do, so I'll go back first..." Sam turned and left. He ran into Cyril when he went out. The two nodded and exchanged glances.

"These old-fashioned cowboys are defeated!" Cyril saw that Sam looked unhappy, and his first reaction was to gloat.

"Sir, you haven't been here for a long time. What are you here for today?" Liu Yiming greeted him with a smile, but he got straight to the point.

"Oh! Mr. Yuan, I'm here to discuss trade. This year, your Minister of Commerce placed a huge order with the Governor-General of India. I'm here to provide after-sales service. If there are any quality problems with the product, we can talk at the first time, right?" Cyril also smiled, but he was laughing.

Trade is indeed part of Cyril's focus, but now it is important to pay the money and deliver the goods. Once the goods are in Nanhua's hands, the seller will not care.

"It's pleasant to do business with the British, and we are both getting what we need, right?" Liu Yiming catered to see how long Cyril could hold back.

He didn't expect that Cyril had to talk about the difference between Indian cowhide and American cowhide for an hour, and finally concluded that Indian cowhide is better, and dogs don't wear American cowhide.

The last American businessman also made a comparison, using cowhide and Indian scalp...

"I heard that your country's new battleship was launched? I heard that it is a good battleship, why not hold an exercise? Battleships are deterrent weapons, and their power must be demonstrated so that others will be afraid." When Liu Yiming's thoughts diverged, Cyril finally brought the topic to battleships.

During this period, they talked about the comparison of cowhide, then cotton, then the triangular trade, the Anglo-French War, the War of Independence, and finally the battleships.

"Oh? It's not that I am hiding. The Navy is still running in. During this period, the exercise is not good." Liu Yiming came to the spirit and finally talked about the topic.

"Mr. Header, I am very interested in the battleships of your country, especially the layout of three -level artillery. This is simply a genius idea. Can you tell me this? I am interested in my face.

"There is no inconvenience. The data of this ship will be released soon, because it is the first time to build a battleship with a drainage amplification and the standard displacement of about 15,000 tons.

This ship is most commendable. In fact, it is not firepower, but speed, as high as 19 knots, faster than any known first -class battleship! "Liu Yiming did not keep the 20th quarter.

"In terms of firepower configuration, the two 305mm dual -combined artillery, four 203 mm dual -mounted artillery, plus 152 mm single cannon, the firepower is very fierce."

Liu Yiming just said the speed and firepower. You guess the armor. Silil was prepared, so his face was not too ugly, and the two began to chat meaningfully (trade issues).

"Mr. Headquarters, what you said, do you want to build a six -six fleet with six battleships?" Silil asked inadvertently.

"Yes, Japan's military power is gradually expanding, which makes me very worried that I can receive news that Japanese warships arrived in Ryukyu almost every month.

San Diego told me that large armored ships could not have a strategic decisive battle with the battleship. We must master anti -countermeasures. Nanhua is discussing the Navy's ten -year plan and will soon be announced. "Liu Yiming said true and false.

This is his purpose. The photos are taken by him. The docks are all 10,000 tons of oil tankers. The construction of the oil tanker was relatively confidential, and the photos were vague.

After the photo flowed out, Liu Yiming pulled over a few groups overnight to set up the shed, and he could not see it outside.

"Mr. Header, Japan will not go south, you can rest assured." Silil said casually, he didn't believe it could persuade South China.

But he had to make efforts, but the six docks were surrounded by the shed. If the warship was inside, when the warship was launched, the British had to maintain a huge fleet in the United Kingdom. Britain is bad.

"I heard that the warship is built in your dock?" Silil stared secretly at Liu Yiming's face.

Liu Yiming's face was unchanged at all. "The warship you said refers to the words of the destroyer. Yes, we are renewing the first generation of destroyers. What happened?"

Siril's heart sank halfway: "I mean large warships."

Liu Yiming's eyes turned, and he was silent: "Nanhua has no large -scale shipbuilding plan."

You are just talking about ten years of navy plans! Intersection Intersection Siril can basically confirm that Nanhua must look forward to it. What are you looking forward to?

As for the authenticity of the warship, it is not important. Even if the warship is not lying in the dock, South China can make it a battleship at any time.

"Mr. Head, the British Empire did not want the balance of the Far East to be broken." Silil stared at Liu Yiming.

Liu Yiming squinted his eyes: "As an important force in maintaining peace and stability in Southeast Asia, South China also hopes that the Far East is in a peaceful state."

After that, the two discussed this issue for half a day, and Silil returned without success.

"Is there any news in London?" Silil returned to the embassy and asked the military officer.

"Put it on your desk."

After reading the telegram, Silil touched his head in pain. London asked Siril to draw South China because South China had a contradiction with Germany.

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"The curtain is about to open! Our opportunity is coming!" Liu Yiming looked at the telegram and said to Xu Hui.

"Will it be too adventurous? What if the Britain wouldn't end?" Xu Hui felt more likely the British, the more likely.

"The worst and worst is to fight the German fleet in Southeast Asia. A fleet driving tens of thousands of nautical miles in a row." Liu Yiming shook his head at the telegram.

The telegram probably means that the Emperor William expressed dissatisfaction on the large -scale dumping of South China in South China. The German government protested to South China.

Anyway, the relationship between South Germany has begun to deteriorate, and this has stimulated the Germans to increase the military expenses of the naval. The proposal has been submitted to the parliament. It is probably probably passed. The British are happy and feel that they can pull Nanhua.

"How about your strategic fraud plan? What do the British say?" Xu Hui asked.

"Siril believes in half, and this kind of thing is enough, and most of them think that the dock is a improved type of Xianyang class." Liu Yiming said.

"What if the British have not been appointed? Or the British choose to deal more active response?" Xu Hui felt that this was too risky.

"The British will not expedition to expedition. This is not very good for him. It costs huge military expenses to attack his market and make him shrink? As for not being fooled, we will lose a few photos money."

This is the charm of fraud. Fraud may bring great benefits, but the investment is small.

"What about now? What do we want to do?" Xu Hui understood something, and there was a jujube without jujube to hit a shot. Liu Yiming often did it.

"Wait, and then put the naval plan to put it on hold. Some people asked, and they were still in discussion. By the way, the cost of building Arabia will be planned to the military expenses." Liu Yiming thought about it and did a full set.

"Also, arrange a naval exercise, mainly with three Wuyue-class ships, and randomly select an island for landing exercises." Liu Yiming added.

Who is the exercise aimed at? That goes without saying. The colonies around Nanhua are either British or French, or German. The British and French colonies have a full set of defense systems, with bunkers and coastal defense guns. Germany only has a small port, and merchant ships of 3,000 tons have to be cautious before entering.

The next day, before the military exercise started, Cyril took the initiative to come forward.

London politicians are famous for their "sharp eyes". They can see any possible conflicts anywhere. For example, the conflict between Nanhua and William, at least one party must give in, but judging from the situation, neither side is willing to give up the sugar market.

"Mr. Prime Minister, I communicated with London yesterday, and London has authorized me to communicate with you." Cyril entered Zhangtai Palace and began to speak language art when he saw Liu Yiming.

"We understand your determination to defend the country. Similarly, this is your right. However, since the British Empire has special interests in the Far East, we are more sensitive to your military expansion."

"I can fully understand the feelings of the British Empire, so I hope we can talk about how to deal with this matter specifically. First of all, I declare that I still hope to cut the army and reduce military spending to achieve a long-term peace." Liu Yiming echoed.

"We can't do it by cutting the army alone. It's too complicated and involves too many countries. Unless everyone is willing to cut military spending, this is impossible." Cyril shook his head first.

"I want to know what your expectations are for the navy, President? For example, the number of warships." Cyril asked.

"Our bottom line is that the main warships are on par with Japan, because non-main warships should not be restricted when patrolling the vast sea area." Liu Yiming directly stated the bottom line, blocking Cyril's words.

Cyril tried to fight for it and asked Nanhua to keep only four ships (he thought there were warships in the dock.)

The two sides argued for a long time.

"The bottom line cannot be changed, but I can extend the time for the warships to be launched to ten years. The first batch of two ships will be launched in three years. And I need to expand my colony. It's too poor there, and only minerals are useful." When Liu Yiming found that Cyril really believed it, he tried to say.

"It's a deal. Britain will support Nanhua's expansion in the Arabian Peninsula, but it cannot get close to the Suez Canal." Cyril agreed directly. He thought Liu Yiming made a huge concession and canceled the construction of at least four warships.

Liu Yiming got Britain's promise to Nanhua to control the Arabian Peninsula, which was enough.

After the negotiation, they only waited for the signing of the treaty. Liu Yiming promised to change the ships in the dock to tankers, and Britain would reduce the import tariffs on cars for this...

After Cyril left, Liu Yiming took out the long-forgotten naval construction plan-the Nanhua version of the dreadnought!

"Hehehe..."

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