C423 The Battle of Prestige (1/2)
Xiao Letian's feelings towards this era's Britain were still very complicated. On one hand, it was to incinerate the Yuan Ming Yuan's national hatred, and on the other hand, it was also extremely envious of the Royal Navy's super strong fighting strength.
In other words, the overall strength of the Royal Navy would need to surpass the sum of the second and third strongest.
The British goal was too obvious. He wanted to control the oceans on Earth forever. He wanted to be on guard against other countries joining forces to challenge their national security.
The reason why Xiao Letian's words to the Comte de la Comte de la Comte could move the Prime Minister's heart was actually very simple.'s analysis of the current situation coincided with the British National Strategy very well.
The rise of a nation is a high-tech job that requires great care, and you can't be too timid because that would throw away a fleeting opportunity, and you can't be too fanatical, too fanatical, to go out of your way to declare war on the world, at least not now, not with the British, because China doesn't have the strength to wrestle with them at all.
If you mess with France, Napoleon III could at most send 10 battleships to retaliate against you. If you mess with the Queen, then I'm afraid hundreds of battleships will be stuck in Da Gu Kou and you will have to take over Beijing.
Xiao Letian was not like the crazy old lady Ci Xi, who dared to declare war on tens of thousands of countries. Xiao Letian was well versed in the way of balance, since English and French was two strong, after provoking a France, he should not provoke England.
For a powerful country like this, it was obvious that they could not afford to offend it. When necessary, they would put down their pride and give it some face.
”Honorable Prime Minister of the East! I am the commander in chief of the Northern Sea Fleet, General Zhan Musi... ”Welcome to England!”
On the tall and big Sovereign, Xiao Letian had just flipped over the rope ladder, and was greeted by the commander of the British Fleet. General Zhan Musi, who was almost fifty years old, this man who was full of the style of a veteran British gentleman, was so handsome that she could drive Xiao Letian crazy.
”Oh, Beckham... No no no, General Zhan Musi, how do you do, how do you do … ” Xiao Letian's mouth was so fast that he almost shouted the names of the stars in his previous life. He held Zhan Musi's hand and gently kicked the deck below him.
”Un, warships are floating lands. I am currently standing on British territory and my heart is rushing … ”Safe!”
Zhan Musi laughed out loud, ”Haha... The Prime Minister is truly a European. I was just testing you to see if you could understand it. I really didn't expect you to be so knowledgeable about the Western Navy … ”Actually, in the eyes of the officers of the Royal Navy, everyone thinks that you are a genius of the land forces. But today, I realized that I was wrong …”
Just as the two were greeting each other, Luo Huo and Sima Yun rolled over the rope ladder … The brothers who were not seriously injured and were able to move freely were also invited to visit this British battleship, which was not the best battleship in the world.
The sailors on the deck were in a standard formation, their gazes of pride following Xiao Letian's figure. The reception that Zhan Musi gave Xiao Letian was really high quality, even the Ryukyu, who was a country's prime minister, might not have heard of it before.
At this time, the officers behind Xiao Letian held their breaths, the formation was even more orderly than the British soldiers. This group of veterans who had fought in the field of White Blade Fighting was even more murderous than these sailors who only knew how to shoot cannons.
Zhan Musi, who was introducing the parameters of the warship to Xiao Letian, noticed the abnormality and looked at the officers under Xiao Letian with interest. ”Oh, my dear Prime Minister, are these the officers you were leading to perform miracles on the stone bridge? ”Oh, I'm really surprised. How did you train such a soldier with steel discipline and a medieval bloodthirsty fanaticism?”
An expert? Xiao Letian's eyes lit up. This Zhan Musi was old enough, he had a lot of experience, just like a hunting dog.
Zhan Musi walked to the front of the Eastern Square Formation, and watched the officers who were brimming with killing intent, he quickly realised the strangeness of some of them.
”Japanese knife? Prime Minister, why did you allow these soldiers to bring this medieval weapon? ”This will affect the normal fighting …”
”Un, they are my Foreign Legion's members. Right now, they are mostly Japanese warriors, so do not look down on them. The hardest time in countless wars is when they have to rely on their sabers to break the deadlock …”
Zhan Musi was indeed the reincarnation of a hunting dog. He took a deep breath. Such a thick smell of fresh blood. Soldier, can I take a look at your sword? ”May I know your name …”
The one who stood in front of Zhan Musi was Japanese samurai Yepingtai, he had another official name, Xiao Yepingtai. The Japanese samurai was tightly bound to the deck, all the muscles on his body were as tight as a leopard's, and his entire aura suddenly changed, as if he had returned to the capital and was facing off against strong enemies again at the Sword Truth Temple.
Zhan Musi's back swished, and a strand of hair stood on end as she felt an unprecedented sense of danger from this intense killing intent. Zhan Musi was very clear that as long as the officer in front of him was willing, he could make him die on the spot without even letting out a scream.
”I... Xiao Yepingtai... The Prime Minister is my foster father … I am the descendant of the New Undercurrent in Kyoto... The name of this sword is a word, it is the Japanese royal family's special props... ”It's a pity that I don't dare to put a chrysanthemum mark on it. Otherwise, this would just be a top grade chrysanthemum mark …”