"Did you know? The new coastal defense ship built by Bai Laoyi for the Japanese has been launched." Leo said while cutting the steak.

"Hmm. Is that the 4,000-ton coastal defense ship? It seems to be called Itsukushima." Xu Jie replied calmly.

"That's that ship. It's said to be very problematic. The cannons wear out too quickly and the barrels may need to be replaced after less than 150 rounds. The ship's power system is also very problematic. I didn't expect power master Bai Laoyi to make such a mistake.

"Leo Leo said with some pride.

"This cannot be blamed on Bai Laoyi. It can only be said that the Japanese are too demanding. Being able to make a battleship like this has fully proved his level." Xu Jie smiled slightly and shook his head.

"Yes, a 4,000-ton ship actually needs to be equipped with a 320mm Ghana gun. The stability of the ship will definitely be affected. Bai Laoyi may have to spend more than half of his time thinking about how to design a relatively stable launch for this cannon.

Platform." Leo suddenly became interested.

"But this battleship is not without merit. At least it has a decent speed, and the Armstrong 4.7-inch gun on the sidearm also poses a certain threat." Xu Jie said with a smile.

"The neighbor in your hometown is very restless." Leo said meaningfully.

"It's not just restless, it's quite restless." Xu Jie smiled bitterly in his heart. It won't take long. Six years later, this restless neighbor will have a sword fight with the Qing Empire on the Yellow Sea.

"If we fight in the future, who do you think will win?" asked Leo, putting down his knife and fork.

"If this trend continues, Japan will win." When he said this, Xu Jie's heart tightened. In the great battle of the Yellow Sea, the Beiyang Navy was completely wiped out, and familiar figures suddenly jumped into Xu Jie's mind.

I couldn't help but shuddered and dropped the tableware in my hand on the table.

"Xu, what's wrong with you? I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked this question just now." Leo was shocked, stood up and asked with concern.

"It's nothing. It's just a little uncomfortable. It doesn't matter, continue." Xu Jie said with a pale face.

"Continue with what?" Leo asked in surprise.

"Continue to analyze the Japanese Navy and the Qing Beiyang Navy." Xu Jie said calmly.

"I think we should change the topic, shall we? This question is too heavy." Leo's face changed slightly.

"There is nothing heavy or heavy. There is no shame in admitting that your skills are inferior to others. The key is to know the enemy and then pursue it. In other words, it is called knowing your shame and then being brave." Xu Jie said with a livid face. Recalling some of the events in the time and space where he was.

Judgment, saying whether the Beiyang Fleet can win if it has enough explosive bombs, whether it can win if the Beiyang Fleet changes its formation successfully. A group of people are immersed in a vain delusion. As everyone knows, a decadent and declining Qing Dynasty is just a whitewash.

How can it fight against a Japan that has been reborn from top to bottom? How can Beiyang, which is just a corner of the country, resist Japan's overwhelming attack? Is it so difficult to admit that one's skills are inferior to others? He still remembers what a netizen said.

One sentence: The goddess of victory prefers a navy with many guns and fast ships, and will never favor a fleet that still uses black powder.

"With all due respect, there are some problems in purchasing ships for your motherland's fleet. Almost all the warships of the Beiyang Fleet fight with their bows against the enemy. They win by breaking through the opponent's formation and leading into chaotic battles. But it is a pity that the new

A batch of new warships equipped with a large number of rapid-fire cannons to enhance side-string firepower and using longitudinal arrays as a combat method have begun to enter service in large numbers. In addition, the ships of the Beiyang Fleet are relatively slow. Once a war starts, it is not optimistic." Entrusted Leo Zibo.

Said eloquently.

"That's right. Judging from the Akitsusu and Naniwa currently purchased by Japan, the fast dome cruiser with outstanding side-string firepower will become the main force of the Japanese Navy. Coupled with the three coastal defense ships that have already started construction, in time, the Japanese Navy will definitely become

The powerful enemy of the Beiyang Navy." Xu Jie nodded.

"Xu, you are a very good ship designer. If possible, I hope that the new protected cruiser designed by you and produced by Andoshar Shipyard can enter the Beiyang Navy." There was a hint of fanaticism in Leo's eyes.

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"Buying a new protected cruiser? What a joke. The decadent Qing Dynasty would rather build the Summer Palace and spend 2.4 million taels of silver to whitewash Beijing for that damn Lafayette than add a new ship to Beiyang after 1890. You know

A Yoshino is only worth 1.8 million taels of silver!!" Xu Jie said bitterly in his heart.

"Dear entrustment, Mr. Leo Cuniberti. Thank you for saving my life. This boat is my repayment for your life-saving grace. If you like it, just take it." Xu Jie said with a look on his face.

He said pertinently. The sincerity and sincerity in his eyes made Prix blush.

"No, no, no, Mr. Xu, it is my honor to get to know you. If possible, how about we share the profits equally after all expenses are thrown out? If you are willing, I can also apply for Italian citizenship for you. At the same time, you can also

How about working at the Andoshar Shipyard?" said Leo excitedly.

"Working for Andoshar? Why not set up an independent company?" Xu Jie said pretending to be surprised. "My ideal is not just to design a 4,000-ton dome-armored cruiser." After saying that, Xu Jie smiled and sipped.
Chapter completed!