Chapter 74 Battleship Arrives
Time flies very quickly. Now, Qin Ge is not only going to the military academy to teach advanced combat theories, but is constantly drawing drawings. Qing'er goes to learn management from Wang Xin, while Anna is training the indigenous troops.
The soldiers had to practice and patrol every day, and also did the police's work.
Car sales are still booming, but penicillin has not been sold at all. Qin Ge can only sigh that these people don’t know the goods.
The Navy was envious of the artillery being equipped with artillery, but after today, it was the Army's turn to envy the Navy, because the 10 cruisers ordered from the UK had arrived outside Pearl Harbor.
On that day, the port was full of people, and all the navy soldiers arrived at the port. Qin Ge, his two wives, Queen Lirio Calani and senior generals in the army all arrived at the dock.
Outside Pearl Harbor.
"This is really a natural military port!" British Rear Admiral Fisher, who was in charge of handing over the warship this time, looked at the port defense facilities under construction, "If this place is controlled in the hands of the British Empire..."
"Oh, sir, don't be foolish, this is impossible. Think about the expression of the people in the House of Commons hearing the orders of these cruisers! This time I asked you to get more orders, right? Will they give up millions of pounds for just one Hawaii?" Major Robin said.
"I'm just talking about it. It's not necessarily easy to get it so close to the United States." Fisher said.
"I heard that the United States was going to build a Pacific fleet. Will this affect the Empire's interests in the Far East?"
"No, the United States must guard against Hawaii, and the Pacific Fleet's range of activities will not be too wide. Now, it is Russia that really threatens the Empire's interests in the Far East. Russia borders China on the way. Since the Crimean War, Russia has begun to spy on the Far East. The Empire should seek agents in the Far East to curb Russia's development."
"John, you are starting to have a dream again. The Empire has long established a policy of glorious isolation and will not be aligned with anyone."
"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. It's time, let's go to Hong Kong!"
Robin nodded and shouted, "Rise up! Enter the port!"
The messengers immediately blew the flags and the ships raised their anchors one after another.
"Woooo~~" After honking the whistle, the ships began to sail into the port.
Looking at the warship slowly entering the port, the one who was most excited was undoubtedly Chen Zheng. He had always hoped to own a warship, but now his wish has finally come true.
"Woooo~~~" After a whistle, the warship stopped at the dock.
Fisher finally met Qin Ge, the man who ordered 10 cruisers in one go.
Qin Ge was wearing a suit, next to him were two beautiful wives, behind him was a group of officers in military uniforms, and also the British Minister to Hawaii, Corrett.
Qin Ge didn't expect that it was John Fisher, the great man, who came, so he hurried forward.
After the formulaic greetings, John Fisher said: "Mr. Qin is so young."
"General Fisher is also a righteous and upright person, but I really don't know what your country is thinking. He actually sent you, the Major General, to hand over the handover." Qin Ge said with a smile.
"Oh, let's talk about this later. I wonder if Mr. Qin has professional acceptance personnel."
"Haha, just look at the soldiers standing at the dock. My soldiers are not bad, right? France has sent officers to help me train soldiers, and they will also help me with acceptance later."
"Oh, that's really great." Fisher said with a smile on his face, but he said in his heart: Why is this guy Chredder not there? This news is used in China. Fortunately, the quality of the warship is acceptable.
"Then you can start acceptance?"
"certainly!"
"Chen Zheng!"
"Come!" Chen Zheng, behind Qin Ge, stood up.
“Start acceptance.”
"yes!"
Acceptance was accompanied by a dedicated person, and Qin Ge and Fisher also walked onto the warship for a visit.
"This is a 150mm rapid-fire gun that was switched to according to your requirements."
Qin Ge nodded and said, "Not bad, not bad."
"I have a question."
"Oh? Please speak with your lord."
"Why did Mr. Qin choose the Krupp 150mm caliber gun instead of the British 152mm caliber gun?"
"Because the Germans are relatively rigorous, and my artillery drilling equipment is also purchased from Germany."
"Well," Fisher nodded, Qin Ge's answer was reasonable, "I wonder what Mr. Qin thinks about the American Pacific Fleet?"
"It's just a response to the warships I ordered. As for the others, there are no more."
"How could it be? The US Pacific Fleet has two battleships with more than 8,000 tons. Don't you feel threatened?"
"Threat? How could it be? Hawaii and the United States are very friendly and I believe there will be no conflict."
Fisher shook his head. This man was indeed too young. There was only interest between countries. When would there be friendship? He said: "The United States is very interested in the Far East now."
"What does this have to do with Hawaii?" Qin Ge asked knowingly.
"If the United States wants to intervene in Far East affairs, it must pass through the Pacific Ocean, and Hawaii is the best springboard," Fisher said.
"So what?" Qin Ge said with a puzzled expression.
Fisher was a little crazy. Was he so stupid? Oh, how did he drive the American out of Hawaii? Shit! He was pretending to be stupid with me? Does he know my purpose?
Qin Ge pretended to be stupid, Fisher had to say directly: "As the springboard for the United States to intervene in the Far East, the United States will definitely want to control Hawaii. When the formation of the US Pacific Fleet is completed, I think the United States will definitely find an excuse to declare war on Hawaii. At that time, the United States has two battleships, and Mr. Qin, you only have cruisers, and you will definitely not be an opponent of the United States. So I was commissioned by the parliament to recommend the monarch-class battleship we are building."
The monarchy level? The former dreadnought, I don’t want such a warship that will be completely outdated in a few years. Qin Ge thought to himself.
"June Power Level? Are you talking about the kind of battleship that exceeds 13,000 tons?"
"Yes, as long as you buy two, I think the United States will definitely not dare to do anything."
"Uh... I don't know how much it costs?" Qin Ge asked in a pretentious manner.
"Not much, just £1 million." Fisher said with a smile.
Damn, 1 million pounds is not much? I can build two large protective cruisers by myself.
"Oh, this is too expensive, and once I buy it, the United States will definitely strengthen the Pacific Fleet, which will create an arms race. Even if the United States has no idea of Hawaii, it will declare war on me in the end." Qin Ge said.
After Qin Ge said this, Fisher knew that there was no chance, so the two started chatting, and as they chatted, they reached the 25,000-ton dock.
"The one over there is the dock? Why is it completely closed?"
"Yes, I have bought this shipyard. I don't know why it is closed. However, the lights inside are very good and the dock can start construction 24 hours a day."
"What? Have you bought this shipyard?" Fisher was shocked and cursed in his heart: Shit! Is Corred a waste? Why is there no news at all, which made me even sell him a battleship. He can now go to Europe to ask someone to help him build a ship!
Fisher did not think that the Chinese were capable of making warships.
This is Chen Zheng who found Qin Ge and reported: "Marson! All warships have been accepted, there is no problem."
"Well, have the officers and soldiers of each ship been selected? Let them get on board for training as soon as possible, and the British officers and soldiers will be responsible for guidance."
Whenever a new warship is purchased, the seller will provide guidance to the buyer and generally make the buyer fully familiar with the basic operations.
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Today, my mother took her to visit relatives. I will update one chapter first and make up for the third update tomorrow.
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Chapter completed!