C890 Xiao Letians Nightmare (2/2)
”China is not afraid of civil war, so it closes the door to solve the problem, even if it uses war methods, in the end it is still split up between brothers … ”What China fears the most is that during the civil war, there will be intervention from outsiders. At that time, it would clearly be a competition between brothers for wealth, and they would turn into ghosts entering the house to loot the wealth!”
”If we want to stop these outsiders, we must have a strong navy. As long as we can stabilize the sea, we can control the chaos on the land …” But how could I build a navy like this on my own? Can I stand up to that crazy arms race? ”
”The design concept of the ship, its technology, has already surpassed the current generation difference of European powers by at least 20 years. This was opened by me, Xiao Letian, but how long can we maintain this advantage?”
In the autumn and winter, there will definitely be a battle, and the secrets of the Zhiyuan Warship will naturally be made known to the world. With the English and French's industrial level and technical strength, it will take at most a year for the ships with similar performance to the Zhiyuan Warship to enter the sea, and after half a year or a year of trial and error, the scientific and technological advantages of the Zhiyuan Warship will no longer exist … ”
”Ai …” This golden finger could only be opened for two and a half years! ”A kind heart is denied …”
”However, Prussia was almost ready for war in 1870. If I hadn't completely changed the course of history, the Franco-Prussian War wouldn't have disappeared. That world shocking war, the rise of the German Empire would definitely shake Europe... English and French would need at least two to three years to have the energy to take Asia into account, so the safety-limit for Ryukyu Navy should be between four and a half to five years … ”
”1872... ”Hold on!” Xiao Letian was surprised for a moment, then hurriedly tried to calculate, and in the end even started to shake hands with them, ”In 1872, wasn't Zai Chun exactly 16 years old? It is recorded in history that Zai Chun got married in 1872, and isn't 1873 the year of his personal rule? ”
”F * ck!” Xiao Letian smacked his forehead: ”I thought I could control history, but actually I am just a small chess piece left over from history. Unknowingly, there is indeed a power gathering us all together, and when everyone is on the altar, the hellfire from hell will rush out to burn us all …”
”Whether I train the Three-Foot Golden Body or turn into ashes in the endless void, it will all depend on whether I have enough preparations in the last five years. Damn it …” Why didn't I travel a few years earlier? ”Damn it, really damn it …”
”Invite my father-in-law, Mt. Tai, to come, invite old shopkeeper Fan Lian to come, and ask Xiao Hexin, Sima Yun, Wang Huaiyuan, Wang Huaiyuan, Luo Huo … They are all here for an emergency meeting! ”
Not long after, teams after teams of war horses began to move towards Prime Minister's Manor, causing the people on the streets to quickly avoid them. Everyone knew that the officials of Ryukyu would not gallop their horses through the city without any urgent military news.
Everyone quickly walked to the attic, only to find that Xiao Letian was sitting cross-legged on the wooden floor. The ice bucket was filled with pure white and crystal clear ice, and on it were red wine, beer, and's special rum s.
”Close the door. The highest realm. Today's meeting covers the strategic planning for the next five to ten years. I've already prepared good wine and delicacies. Let's finish them here …”
Looking at the shadows and the chaos fading away, Xiao Letian asked with a gloomy face, ”The moment the Zhiyuan Warship returns back home, it is destined to start the prelude to a global naval arms race. I want to know how much money we actually have.”