I want to ruin the country

The ship is named Tianjin, and the meaning is very clear. This is also the first purely domestically produced warship launched by China. It was built by Tianjin Shipyard, which is the glory of Tianjin.

Yining and Dou Zhenbiao met with all 600 officers and soldiers on board the ship.

Six hundred officers and soldiers were dressed in white naval uniforms. They stood straight, energetic and full of fighting spirit.

Yining gave them a short speech of consolation.

Then, Dou Zhenbiao ordered them to board the ship.

Everyone also boarded the ship for a tour.

Now it is July 1st, and Yining requires that the Tianjin ship must complete the outfitting work and be combat-ready before October 1st.

The Tianjin Shipyard launched the "Tianjin Ship". The Fujian Shipyard will also launch a similar ship by the National Day, and the outfitting will be completed before the Spring Festival.

By next year, several major shipyards across the country will be able to launch more than a dozen such warships.

Including the warships purchased last year and this year, Yining now has nearly thirty of the most advanced warships. Its military strength is definitely the best on Blue Star. It can be said that it can bully anyone it wants!

Why does Yining still want to buy other people’s warships?

First, they are not short of money, and second, they don’t want other countries’ navies to develop too quickly.

Third, he had to divide his troops into several groups, and without enough ships there wouldn’t be enough!

Moreover, warships alone are not enough, transport ships and supply ships must also keep up.

Fortunately, many shipbuilding plants have already started construction across the country.

There will be bread, there will be everything!

Prince Gong sent a telegram from the West saying that they had received all the new warships.

The crew is currently being trained and we estimate that we will be able to set sail and return home with the cargo in another month.

Yining replied,

"Very good, continue to order large warships!"

When Li Hongzhang placed another order with Armstrong Shipyard, he encountered trouble.

"Master Li, we can no longer renew your contract!"

"why?"

"Because... because all the warships behind us have been ordered by the Royal Navy!"

"all?"

"Yes, I'm really sorry!"

It turned out that the problem was with George.

Ever since he was threatened by the Yi reformers, he has been brooding over it, but for the sake of his family's safety, he chose to endure it.

But he was always thinking about how he could turn the situation around and vent his anger.

Recently, the Chinese took over nine ironclad ships from Britain, France and Germany in one go, and George was shocked.

As the Secretary of the Navy, George knew too well the terrifying combat power of these nine most advanced warships. These warships could sweep across an entire country.

And news has come back that Daqing used several warships purchased last year to drive the Spaniards out of Luzon.

Thinking of this, George felt even more chilled!

No, he must do something to prevent the Chinese from obtaining more advanced warships!

Otherwise, Daqing may directly threaten the European continent in the future.

George hurried to see Prime Minister John.

When he told John about the matter, John nodded repeatedly.

"George, I'm worried about this. It's obvious that Daqing has already taken action against us in Myanmar, but they just don't admit it."

George said,

"What do they have to rely on to openly confront us?"

John said,

“George, don’t look at the Chinese with old eyes, they are rising rapidly.

Reliable sources say their new army's combat effectiveness is terrifying, and their weapons are also very advanced!"

George had an expression of disbelief.

"Their weapons are advanced? Those pigtail soldiers? Who provided them with those weapons?!"

John said,

“Driving out the Spaniards in Luzon and Sulu and helping Burma fight us is a sign of their self-confidence.

As for who is supplying them with weapons, we have no intelligence yet!

However, the Great Qing Emperor can spend huge sums of money to purchase a large number of the most advanced ironclad ships. Shouldn't we wake up?"

George said,

“Prime Minister John, what we said is not contradictory, and this is what I meant.

Therefore, I do not recommend selling any more warships to the Chinese. Our Royal Navy also needs the most advanced ironclad ships!"

John said,

"You are right, my Lord Admiral!

Not only can we not sell warships to them, but France and Germany should not sell warships to them either!

This will only end up hurting yourself in the foot!"

George said,

"But we can't control their will, and France has always been against us!"

John said,

"Don't worry, George. If they feel China's strength, they will wake up.

The conflict between us is a conflict between brothers, but the Orientals are different; they are our real and permanent enemies!"

George said,

“How should we respond?”

John said,

"Let's go see Her Majesty the Queen together. Then, you go to France and Germany and persuade them not to sell warships to the Chinese!"

George nodded and said,

"Okay, I'll follow the Prime Minister's orders!"

John and George went together to see Queen Victoria.

The Queen is a very capable and understanding person. Through the analysis of John and George, she also thinks that Daqing is their potential enemy!

"My Prime Minister and Lord First Lord of the Admiralty, now that you have reached this conclusion, do not take it lightly!

Send more troops to Myanmar quickly. We cannot fail. Regarding the warships, we will do as you say!

Not only should all our shipyards be immediately banned from selling warships to the Chinese, all military-related technologies should say no to the Chinese!

John, you immediately contact France and Germany and try to get them to stand with us!"

Next, the Armstrong Shipyard received an order for warships from the Royal Navy, and they were clearly told that they were not allowed to sell any more warships to the Chinese.

Even if Armstrong had the courage to do so, he would not dare to disobey the Queen's will.

So, he rejected Li Hongzhang's next order.

When Li Hongzhang came back and told Prince Gong about it, Prince Gong frowned.

"Lord Li, the Emperor's words have come true again. The foreigners have finally come to their senses!"

Li Hongzhang was stunned.

"Has the Emperor anticipated this situation?"

Prince Gong said,

“Before we came, the Emperor said that Westerners would immediately feel scared.

They would refuse to sell us warships, but I didn't take it too seriously, thinking the emperor was worrying too much!"

Li Hongzhang asked,

"Does the emperor have a plan?"

Prince Gong said,

“The Emperor said that the European shipbuilding industry is booming, and there should be other powerful shipyards emerging.

We must be the first to seize all their warships!"

Li Hongzhang said,

"After investigation, we found that some countries' shipyards do have the capabilities, but they lack the technology!"

Prince Gong said,

"The Emperor has also thought of this. Look what this is!"

As he spoke, he asked Yi Gaige to take out a large roll of drawings.