Xiang Ying really didn't expect that he would pass the test so smoothly. After this naval battle, he thought of many punishment methods from his master, including suspension, imprisonment and even trials in military courts.

After all, it was my own disobeying the military order first, and the military order was like a mountain. Although victory could offset part of the punishment, this punishment was absolutely inevitable.

For Chinese politicians, the navy is definitely a very sensitive branch of the service, because the navy is very difficult to control.

Since ancient times, China has been a policy-oriented country in mainland China. There are many reasons here, because China is large enough, and its own resources can support a large population, or the confinement of Confucianism...

There are many reasons, but one thing is worth considering, that is, the regime's control over the ocean is too weak. Once the navy runs out in the vast sea, how can your administrative control keep up?

Why did Zheng He use eunuchs to be responsible for his voyage to the West? Isn’t it because the eunuch’s identity does not have the ability to expand territory or rebel?

Moreover, the families of the officers and soldiers who were voyage to the West were always under the control of the emperor, and they were all hostages!

It is conceivable that at that time, the Ming regime was so strong that he was in defense of these fleets exploring the ocean!

The world is too big, and the ancient Chinese knew it for a long time, and China was too advanced at that time. Any one of them could go to some backward wilderness and perhaps a country could be established.

The rulers of the Central Plains dynasty were not stupid. They were unwilling to make wedding clothes for others, so they were all resistant to the arrival of the Age of Discovery.

This emotion lasts for thousands of years, and then it will form a cultural inertia. After all, the Chinese are also an alien nourished in the Chinese cultural circle. No matter how Xiao Letian implants new ideas, traditional soil will still have genes that will penetrate into it.

Xiao Letian may not be worried, but how do other senior Chinese officials, especially civil officials, view the disobedience incident of Zhiyuan?

The powerful Zhiyuan left his home port and sailed on the vast sea, and the captain had almost no restriction rights. How can the loyalty of such a person be guaranteed?

In the eyes of those senior officials or civil servants, if the army disobeys the order, it can be explained that it will not be accepted by the outside king. As long as it wins the battle, it will naturally be able to offset the merits and demerits.

But if the Navy does not obey the orders, this may touch the scale in the political gene!

What does Xiang Ying want to do? What does the Navy want to do? Do you want to be a self-departed? Leaving the control of the Chinese leaders?

Someone will definitely think so, because the army and the navy are so different!

If you really exaggerate yourself, Xiang Ying can’t argue!

But he never expected that the head of state's mind was as broad as the Pacific Ocean. From the beginning, the head of state's anger was only concentrated on the loss of war. He really felt sorry for the heroes who died in battle!

Xiang Ying could hear that 90% of the head of state's anger was about feeling distressed by the victims, rather than having various complex political considerations, and not worrying about the loyalty of the navy.

This made Xiang Ying feel relieved. It was precisely because of this tone that he dared to have the courage to say something directly, saying that the naval officers and soldiers were willing to sacrifice their lives to sacrifice their ideals!

Their ideals are also the ideals of the head of state!

The master and apprentice were silent for ten minutes before Xiao Letian spoke, "How long does it take for Zhiyuan to overhaul?"

"Prussian engineers have arrived in Wilhelmshaven one after another. The current judgment is that it will take one and a half years to repair... The funding will cost about 1.8 million silver dollars..."

"Don't talk to me about money. The money was finally paid by the French... For a year and a half, don't you want me to return home on the Zhiyuan?"

"I'm sorry..." Xiang Ying said with her head down.

"Forget it, forget it... No matter what, this naval battle can be remembered in history after all, and you can also show the majesty of my Chinese navy!"

"How will your summary be done after the war? Are there any requirements for the new model of warships?"

When talking about this, Xiang Ying was excited, "Of course, of course, the meeting... This is the tradition you left to us! Chinese officers and soldiers must have routine meetings every day, and the post-war summary will be the top priority!"

"By analyzing the entire battle, we found the advantages and disadvantages of the warships, and also determined the future development direction of the warships..."

"The idea of ​​heavy artillery and giant ships is absolutely correct... The ironclad ship is the core force in naval battles, and protection and firepower are the most important indicators..."

"We can even give up speed and focus on pursuing protection and firepower... Speed ​​is the indicator that cruisers need to consider!"

"With the armored battleship as the core, we need to build a heavy-core naval warfare regiment... At the same time, we need to develop a cruiser regiment with speed and endurance as the core..."

"When it comes to naval battles, heavy battleships are the core of deterring the enemy. They can restrain most of the enemy's large battleships..."

"Then the cruiser cooperates with the battleships to harass the enemy's ports, cut off the enemy's supply line, and expand fear... Accumulate small victories into big victories, thereby increasing the chance of victory for the decisive battleship army of the heavy-armed battleship army!"

"Master! We need thicker armor and larger caliber artillery! Of course, we also need more supply ships and more supply ports!"

...

Xiao Letian looked at Xiang Ying, who was full of excitement and light. He knew that this was the talent born for the navy. When it came to the future development of the navy, Xiang Ying was shining!

He was obviously ready. His notebook recorded detailed analytical data. It seemed that these were the results of discussions between all the naval officers and soldiers.

Xiao Letian, who has been a human being for two lives, knows that generally speaking, Xiang Ying’s suggestions are in line with historical development and in line with the general trend of the Navy’s future!

"Want more military ports? Hahaha... I've thought of it for a long time. I've already snatched it from Jinlan Bay in Annan!"

"That's great! Borneo is already in our control. Now that Cam Ranh Bay has been obtained again, only Luzon is left... As long as Luzon is taken down, the entire South China Sea will be our inner lake!"

"Money, the Navy needs money! Master, we must increase our efforts to build new warships! The Chinese need money..."

Xiao Letian smiled slightly, "Money is not a problem... Money is in Paris... Let's see my methods. I have to steal a fleet from the French!"

At this moment, Wang Junlan suddenly shouted outside the horse booth, "The Head of State... the ferry has returned. Pufang, please take the lead in crossing the river!"

Xiao Letian patted Xiang Ying on the shoulder, "Child... Since you are here, don't leave, follow me to Paris!"

"I know you are a fanatical nationalist, and you believe in absolute violence. You think military means can solve everything... Then let's take a look at what Paris City will fall into violence!"

"I hope you can understand something!" https:
Chapter completed!