London, UK, official residence of the Qing Embassy in the UK.

"This is the plan we proposed. You should have seen it?" Galin smiled slightly.

"You will be responsible for recruiting a group of technicians into our Beiyang Ordnance Manufacturing Factory? And provide funds and loans for our Beiyang to purchase new machinery and weapons?" Xue Fucheng couldn't help but frowned. "What about the price? What do you need Beiyang to pay?

"

"We want to invest in some industries in Beiyang. For example, the Kailuan coal mine and the cotton mill currently being built in Shanghai. If possible, we also want to open a bank in Tianjin." Gai Lin said and handed another document to Xue

In front of Fu Cheng.

"This is not something I can make the decision about. But as for the foreign craftsmen coming to China, I, Beiyang, can still accept it. We will naturally give a suitable price for the wages of the people coming to China." Although I can't make the overall decision, I am still introducing foreign technology.

In terms of personnel, he can still decide on such beneficial and harmless matters.

"But I still want to ask Mr. Xue to take a look at these things again." Rhodes sent a dozen drawings to Xue Fucheng. "These are the latest Lee-Enfield rifles and the new camp guns produced by the Armstrong Gun Factory, as well as

The new Maxin machine guns, I think these weapons can definitely improve the combat effectiveness of the Beiyang Army."

"If Beiyang can show enough sincerity, we can even help Beiyang design a new type of protected cruiser. That will be an outstanding work that completely surpasses the Zhiyuan-class dome-armored cruiser." Gai Lin said with a smile.

"Really? This is indeed worth looking forward to, but I want to ask. How does this new domed cruiser compare with the **-class domed cruiser of the Royal Italian Navy?" Xue Fucheng asked with interest.

"This should be no less than a **-class dome-armored cruiser." Rhodes replied with some embarrassment. "You should fully believe in the quality of British warships, and you should also believe in our abilities. Among our technicians is William

Mr. White's disciples, the warships they designed for you and Beiyang are definitely not comparable to ordinary takeout warships. If the cooperation can be carried out in depth, we can even help Beiyang build its own naval shipyard." After thinking for a moment, Rhodes said

added.

"On behalf of the Qing government, I am very grateful for your help. But this matter is not something I can decide. There is a saying in China, which is to shop around. Apart from you, I, the Qing Dynasty, have others to choose from. Not long ago, I

I just had a conversation with Mr. Xu from the ** Design Bureau, and Mr. Xu is very interested in orders from the Far East." Xue Fucheng said lightly.

An hour later, Gaelin's private villa.

"Damn Italians." As Galin cursed, a delicate wine glass turned into pieces. The red wine and broken glass were unusually charming under the sunlight.

"As Mr. White's proud disciple, can't you come up with a battleship that can rival the **-class dome-armored cruiser?" Galin gave Turner a cold look.

"With all due respect, the **-class domed cruiser designed by the Chinese designer and Vittorio is indeed the pinnacle of this era. It is difficult even for Mr. White to design such an advanced warship in a short period of time, and currently

, Mr. White is paying attention to the construction of Sovereign class battleships. He doesn't have much time to pay attention to non-capital ships." Turner waved his hand helplessly and said.

"Mr. Turner, there is nothing going on here, you can continue your work." Rhodes said.

"Actually, miss, our plan has not failed." After watching Turner leave, Rhodes said leisurely.

"What do you mean? That Xu Jie has not only made great achievements in the navy, but also has great insights in army equipment. His new rifles, pistols and other weapons have already entered the Italian Navy. If he gets the support of the Italian Navy,

I don’t think we can compete with them.” There was a hint of helplessness in Galin’s atmosphere.

"In that case, why can't we cooperate with any Chinese designer?" Rhodes asked rhetorically.

"Cooperate with him? He has his design bureau and the help of the Italian Navy." Galin said angrily.

"But we have money. Besides, he is very similar to you." Rhodes said.

"What? Similar to me? What similarities can a businessman and a designer have?" Galin suddenly became interested.

"Same paranoid as you." Rhodes laughed.

"What do you mean?" Galin was surprised.

"How much do you think he quoted Xue Fucheng?" Rhodes asked. "A **-class dome-armored cruiser with the highest configuration."

"Isn't it 350,000 pounds?" Galin asked.

"280,000 pounds, just 280,000 pounds." Rhodes gestured with his hand.

"Oh my God, the Italian shipyard will kill him." Galin was stunned and smiled. "But this is indeed good news for us. Since he is determined to help Beiyang, we can definitely cooperate with him. In a Western world

In the eyes of modernized Chinese people, joint ventures and bank openings are not unacceptable."

"But the premise is that he can enter Beiyang. Under the current conditions, his chance of returning is very slim. Italy will not let him go easily, and Beiyang may not accept him." Rhodes poured cold water on him.

"But if he can gain a place in the North Sea, it is estimated that the British Empire's general warships and infantry weapons will never sell as well as before. The Queen's government will be very unhappy," Sister Rhodes continued.

"We are just businessmen, and pursuing profits is our only goal. Of course, we must also pay attention to the British government's reaction." Galin thought for a while and said.
Chapter completed!