Another World: Naval Storm

"Children, from today on, your identities have changed from children of merchants, children of noble knights, and children of civilians to soldiers defending the empire. You will be the protectors of the people of the empire and soldiers of the great Drake Empire Navy! Those around you are your future comrades! Remember! You are comrades whom you can entrust your lives to!"

“Kaili College does not have a long history. It was founded from humiliation and will move towards glory in your hands! Remember, your efforts are not just for yourself. The country needs you and the people need you!”

At the opening ceremony, the passionate speech by Lucas von Breiman, the president of Kaili College, made the young students excited and they wanted to die together with the enemies of the empire right now.

[Dear Commander, your heart rate is too high, please don't get excited]

"What do you know about a system? A passionate man has a heavy responsibility, don't you understand?" Leo was also passionate. Before becoming a commander, naval cadets must

However, this enthusiasm comes and goes quickly. The training of naval officers is a long process, including four stages: basic military training, basic navigation training, candidate officer training, and ship internship.

What made Leo miserable was the three months of basic military training. The physical fitness requirements for naval officer candidates were not low. In his previous life, he could only stand in line at most. If he felt uncomfortable, the instructor would let him rest. In the military academy, you are a soldier. You need to adapt to the rhythm of the army, be familiar with the environment of the army, and develop the qualities required by the army. Otherwise, the military law will make you feel powerful.

Recruit training, team training, light weapons and shooting training, and combat training are exactly the same as those taught in the Army Recruit Camp, except for the addition of shipboard service training.

Today is the final exam for basic military training. Leo and Nicolas are not far from each other. The two hold their guns and wait for Instructor Marvin, who is in charge of light weapons shooting and maintenance training, to give the order to shoot.

"shooting!"

Steady and accurate can be used to describe Nicholas' shooting. The recoil of the rifle seemed to disappear on him. He fired ten bullets quickly, and finished shooting and putting away the gun in one go. After he was done, he looked at Leo provocatively.

"All ten hits, excellent." The target reporter's voice came from a distance. The students were very envious of Nicholas's shooting skills, and Instructor Marvin was also very satisfied. Children with good grades are welcomed everywhere.

Leo's friend Vasir also hit all ten shots, and his five hits barely saved the instructor Marvin's face. Leo was born in a country with strict gun prohibitions in his previous life. He usually played some Crossfire or Survival at most, and never touched a gun.

[Dear Commander, giant ships and cannons are your future weapons]

[When you use a rifle, you are not far from death]

"You are quite good at comforting people." Leo didn't know whether he should be happy or not after being comforted by the system.

"Leo, I won." Nicolas looked very happy to have defeated Leo.

"Yes, yes, you win."

"I will continue to beat you."

"Okay, okay, I hope so." Leo would rather be with Vasir than to fool him away quickly.

The Drake Empire's navy started late, and its previous naval commanders were all from the army. Although the relationship between the Drake Empire's army and navy was not too far apart, it was far from the point where the Japanese army and navy were irreconcilable.

The Drake Empire is a continental power country, relying on the army to dominate the European continent. This honor also belongs to the Junker nobles. Within the army, those born in aristocratic families are more likely to be promoted, while civilians have a hard time and it is difficult to compete with the Junker military aristocracy.

The navy was different. With the rise of maritime trade, colonial resources and overseas markets became increasingly important to the Drake Empire. The development of the navy was inevitable, and personal strength was the only criterion for promotion. Of course, if you were a relative of the emperor, that was another matter. On the other hand, Emperor William, the master of the Drake Empire, promoted young officers headed by Major General Pirtz in order to balance the strength of the army, and conflicts between the army and the navy began to emerge.

The navy is not as conservative as the army. The waves of the sea give both sides a fair chance to compete. At present, both sides are evenly matched. It seems calm, but there are undercurrents. The competition between the nobles and the common people is more intense. Nicolas is not targeting them alone, but he wants to fight for the interests of his class.

At dusk, Leo was cleaning the deck as a punishment for coming last in the shooting test.

A pair of military boots appeared in front of Leo, "Are you Leo?" A middle-aged officer in his forties, with the rank of major general and a goatee, asked Leo.

"Yes, sir. Are you looking for me?" Leo recognized the man at a glance. He was a favorite of the emperor, Rear Admiral Piltz of the Imperial Navy.

"The commander wants to talk to you alone. Think about it before you speak." The instructor from Kerry Academy who was accompanying Piltz said in a slightly warning tone.

"Nonsense, I know that without you telling me." Leo said secretly.

Under Vasir's helpless look, Leo followed Piltz closely, and they came to the depths of the small park.

"My name is Alfred von Piltz. Did your entrance exam paper predict the outcome of the naval battle before the outbreak of the Xun-Wo War?" He handed him a cigarette, and Piltz lit one for himself. "Leo, what do you think the Battle of Asan had on the navy?"

"Sir, I'm just a trainee..." Leo was interrupted before he could finish his sentence.

"Leo, the principal has praised you highly, just say whatever you want to say! Talent is like a treasure, if no one knows about it, no one will miss it." He patted Leo on the shoulder and said, "I believe you are a genius. Although your military accomplishment is average, I believe you are a genius, no less than a strategic genius like Gunvotel-Gernara, who left a deep impression on Pilz in Pushilun.

[Commander, Mr. Piltz and I have the same opinion.]

[It is worth following the commander in a different time and space. The system admires my vision.]

"Haha, thank you." The system is becoming more and more abnormal.

Leo was very happy to be recognized by someone, let alone such a big shot. He searched his brains and definitely took out all the knowledge from his previous life.

"The age of sailing ships has passed, and naval warfare is no longer dominated by close-range artillery battles and string-and-string melee combat. The emergence of ironclad ships and breech-loading guns has made naval battles farther and farther away, and various naval powers have begun to pursue larger-caliber guns and thicker armor. Wooden hulls with iron armor can effectively resist the attack of muzzle-loading guns, so various countries began to imitate them. After the emergence of torpedoes, the green-water naval strategy has many supporters in France, who believe that saturation torpedo attacks are more useful than battleships, and built a bunch of torpedo boats that cannot go to sea. The construction of the French navy has come to a standstill since then."