After the general strategy is decided, the only thing left is about Xu Jie's trip. Xu Jie is gone, but the promise he made to Cixi is still there, and the affairs of the Tianjin Machinery Bureau will continue. This armed 10,000

Human weapons cannot be produced by production, and once Xu Jie leaves, the director of Tianjin Machinery Bureau will definitely not be Xu, and it is difficult to find a suitable candidate at the moment.

"The students have an idea. How about setting up a branch factory of Tianjin Machinery Bureau in Italy? New machine guns, mortars and other new weapons will be produced in Italy." Xu Jie replied.

"Ji Shi, it seems that you are still worried about the old people in Beiyang." Li Hongzhang said with a bitter smile. Xu Jie's idea is actually to develop military industry without being constrained by Beiyang's existing system. When abroad, Xu Jie's personnel and finance are all his.

After all, even if the old people in Beiyang want to stuff their children in, they can't do anything about it. What's the matter? Those uneducated guys can't even speak foreign languages.

Just want to hang out with foreigners? Are you kidding? On the other hand, Beiyang's counterintelligence work is really bad. A few days later, when Zhang Wenxuan submitted the investigation results of Rongcheng Bay to Li Hongzhang, Li Hongzhang also began to investigate Japan's

Those craftsmen paid great attention to it, and began to understand why their precious apprentices repeatedly raised the importance of counterintelligence work.

"Moreover, by locating part of the factory in Italy, we can make full use of parts provided by Europe's upstream industries, saving losses. Work such as recruitment of technicians is also convenient, and the design bureau and production factory are all together, which also facilitates communication." Xu Jie did not have a positive view.

In response to Li Hongzhang's words, he continued to state the benefits of setting up factories in foreign countries. Anyway, Lao Li already understood what he wanted, and it would be meaningless to explain too much.

"In addition to the factory, do you plan to train personnel abroad?" Seeing Xu Jie not answering directly, Li Hongzhang asked with some annoyance.

"It is still necessary for technical or mid-level officers such as artillery, engineers, commanders and naval personnel to further their studies in corresponding schools in European countries. Since our Beiyang Army Division plans to reinvent itself and learn from foreigners, why can't it be more thorough? The old style

Even if the Hunan-Huai army has foreign guns and cannons, won't it still perform poorly in foreign operations? Rather than doing this, it would be better to defeat the great establishment." Xu Jie said in a low voice.

"Destroy the Dali? It's easy to say, but will the Beiyang after the defeat still be the Beiyang of the Huaihe system?" Li Hongzhang said sternly. He knew what Xu Jie meant. He tried every means to evade the old man and use new people. Lao Li agreed.

Use new people, but he doesn't agree to sideline the old people.

"The old army system has been formed and should not be changed, but the new army can give it a try according to Ji Shi's words." Zhang Peilun said. In his opinion, the old army's desire to change is definitely not something that can be solved in a day or two.

, and deep down in his heart, he really believed that the old army had limited combat effectiveness, so Zhang Peilun decided to make a compromise. The new army adopted Xu Jie's full set of Westernization methods, while the old army made certain improvements on the original basis.

"Then let's do it according to Youqiao's opinion." Li Hongzhang nodded and said. Although Li Hongzhang knew that comprehensive westernized military training would definitely be much better than this kind of improvement on the framework of the old army, but as the leader of Beiyang, he must consider the old army.

Huai clique’s opinion. He

It was impossible to make a big breakthrough like Xu Jie, but he also wanted to know what changes would be brought about by learning from the West in terms of institutions. This idea of ​​wanting to eat grapes but fearing sour grapes has always affected Lao Li, and Zhang Peilun's proposal

It just suits Lao Li's taste.

"Since the teacher has decided, then the students can just follow it." Xu Jie's goal has been partially achieved. It is unrealistic to completely change Beiyang, so we can only cultivate a new force within Beiyang now. As for the final destination of the old and new forces, by the time of Sino-Japanese War

We will see the result soon. So Xu Jie is not in a hurry.

"Have you ever thought about the candidates for the leadership and chief instructor of this new ship?" Li Hongzhang asked.

"Lang Weili can serve as the chief instructor. As for the leadership? The students believe that Mr. Deng, Mr. Lin Yongsheng and Mr. Yang Yonglin can all be used in great ways. Mr. Lin Yingqilin can be responsible for Shui Yong's daily training." Xu Jie

He replied. In his plan, Lang Weili can always take charge of fleet training. Deng Shichang and Lin Yongsheng are both top choices for leadership. Yang Yonglin is here.

He performed outstandingly in the Sino-Japanese War and has full potential to serve as a leader. As an officer on the Weiyuan training ship, Lin Yingqi is very good at training Shui Yong and low-level officers. Moreover, this person is also the same as Lang Weili.

It was quite strict. During the Sino-Japanese War, the training ship Weiyuan, which had been in service for a long time, was fully operational with its machinery, engines, and guns. This is enough to illustrate his ability.

"The vision is very good." Li Hongzhang nodded. "The management and important positions of the new ship have been arranged. What role should you play?" Li Hongzhang asked meaningfully.

"Teacher, please give me some advice." Xu Jie naturally wanted to take charge of the fleet, but he couldn't say this because it depended on Li Hongzhang's tone.

"The opportunity will be given to you. It's up to you whether you can integrate this force at that time." Li Hongzhang said seriously.

"Thank you teacher for the promotion." Xu Jie replied with joy in his heart.

"I'll give you everything I can give you, it just depends on whether you can turn things around." Li Hongzhang sighed and said.

"Students must fulfill their mission." Xu Jie bowed after saying this.

"Then go and prepare. After arriving in Europe, establish contact with Mr. Xue as soon as possible. Although our master and apprentice are thousands of miles apart, we still need to keep in touch." Li Hongzhang nodded.

Ten days later, Tanggu, Tianjin.

"Xu, this time we have to cooperate again." Vittorio said facing the slightly fishy sea breeze.

"Well, this time there are not only battleships, but also guns and artillery." Xu Jie replied thoughtfully.

"Don't worry, Italy's industry can definitely help the Qing Dynasty defeat Japan. Although Britain is strong, what it sells to Japan can only be considered second-rate or even third-rate goods. For the sake of the friendship between the Kingdom of Italy and the Qing Dynasty, Minister Brin said that he can definitely give it to the Qing Dynasty.

The Qing Dynasty exported X-level patrol equipment, and it was guaranteed to be delivered for use before 1894." Vittorio said with a smile.

"Then I'd like to thank Mr. Breen when I get back." Xu Jie smiled. If the Italian Navy hadn't been hesitant about the new X-suit patrol, would it be impossible for this ship to be sold to the Qing Dynasty?

"Does Li Zhongtang have to buy army artillery from Germany?" Vittorio asked.

"German artillery is indeed advanced, and it involves politics. Italy has already made a lot of money, so don't be too greedy." Xu Jie said dissatisfied. Vittorio must have been prompted by someone to ask this question.

Over-reliance on a certain country for arms purchase is quite disadvantageous for Beiyang, so in Xu Jie’s plan, financial funds rely on the Chinese, operations rely on the British Galin, and naval ships, light weapons and mortars are imported from Italy or

It is processed and produced in Italy, while the army's heavy artillery is imported from Germany, and the training and learning of army personnel are also carried out in Germany. As for France, Italy's newly built warships for the Beiyang use French water tube boilers. This is the balance. At that time, Japan installed patrol

Some are imported from Germany and France, mainly to show their goodwill to France and Germany. Xu Jie also did this. Cost-effectiveness is one aspect, but making as few enemies as possible is another important aspect.

"Okay, the Kingdom of Italy will respect the opinions of customers." Vittorio said slightly disappointed.
Chapter completed!