Born In England

"Long Live in England ()"

As soon as he returned to Singapore, Li Lin saw a new member of his family - his daughter!

That's right, because Li Lin couldn't come back from the US Emperor, but Daphne still gave birth to a daughter 2 months ago.

Looking at this little girl with black eyes and flaxen hair, Li Lin couldn't help but love her.

My family has grown even bigger!

It will take more effort in the future.

Not to mention the creation of a nation, at least a thriving population!

"Honey, have you named your daughter yet?" Li Lin asked while holding his daughter.

"I married her a name from our side, Orianna, and you should also marry her a name from your hometown?" Daphne said.

"Oliana?" The corner of Li Lin's mouth twitched. Isn't this name a very familiar name in the previous life?

"What's the matter, are you not satisfied with this name?" Daphne asked hurriedly when she saw Li Lin's application.

"Uh, no, it sounds nice. Then I'll marry her a name from my hometown now, let's call her Li Tongtong, it's simple." Li Lin thought for a while.

"Li Tongtong? Well, it sounds good." Daphne has also been learning Chinese in the past few years, so she can basically communicate now.

"Okay, that's the name!" Li Lin decided.

In the following days, Li Lin spent a leisurely month with his wife and daughter.

Another month later.

Singapore, Dock Wharf.

Li Lin stood on the pier, looking at the huge cruiser in front of him, very relieved.

After a year and a half, his shipyard finally built the cruiser with the same parameters as Hoffman.

With a displacement of 12,000 tons and a power of 30,240 horses! Speed ​​25 knots! Armor thickness: armor belt 60-170mm, deck 30-85mm, gun mount 170mm, turret 165mm, conning tower 325mm, compartment 135mm.

Of course, the guns, torpedoes, etc. of this cruiser have not been installed yet, but the torpedo tubes have been installed.

The gun mounts of the artillery are also completed according to the requirements. After the customer returns, he only needs to install the artillery with the same caliber.

"Ronald, has this cruiser been tested? How about its speed? Are there any other problems?" Li Lin asked the chief designer.

"Boss, it has been tested dozens of times. Under the condition of maximum displacement (full ammunition depot and full crew), it can reach 25 knots. If you travel lightly, you can definitely reach 26 knots!" Ronald Hui reports.

"Other conveniences, there were indeed some minor problems in the previous test, but I solved them all. It can definitely be incorporated into the fleet at any time!"

Li Lin was very satisfied to see the other party's vows.

"Song Jie, when did Hoffman say he will arrive?"

"Boss, Mr. Hoffman said that he can arrive in Singapore in three days at the earliest, and a week at the latest." Song Jie reported respectfully.

"very good."

really.

Three days later.

pier.

Li Lin and others met Hoffman, the head of the British Navy's equipment procurement department!

"After more than a year, we meet again, Mr. Li, I finally got this good news!" Hoffman warmly shook hands with Li Lin as soon as he came up.

"Mr. Hoffman, I will never let you down this time." Li Lin said with a smile.

Since it was too late, Hoffman resisted the urge to go and see the cruiser now.

Early the next morning.

Hoffman led dozens of subordinates, and Li Lin and his party, towards the dock.

When Hoffman and the others saw the heavy cruiser docked at the pier, there was a hint of admiration in their eyes.

Li Lin did what he said, and he actually built a cruiser.

Although I don't know what's going on inside, but from the outside, it is indeed domineering and mighty!

To know,

Li Lin's dockyard had never built a warship before!

"Go, go up and have a look!" Li Lin issued an invitation.

"Okay!" Hoffman nodded.

After the last time, Li Lin gave a brief introduction, and Hoffman was not polite, and asked his subordinates to observe and measure.

What they mainly measure is the thickness of the armor, whether the design is flawed, reasonable and so on.

This test is just one day away.

night time.

"Mr. Li, after my people tested it, it was found that the thickness of the armor was all up to standard! You really did what you said." Hoffman praised.

"Haha, of course! I won't cheat customers. Besides, if I don't do well, I will lose money." Li Lin laughed.

"That's true!"

the next day.

Hoffman and others continued to board the ship with Li Lin and others, and began testing.

Among them, it is to test its speed and how it is when driving.

This time, the test lasted for three days, and Hoffman was very satisfied!

"It's really a speed of more than 25 knots, which is really great!" Hoffman was very satisfied.

The next day, this time the cruiser was fitted with guns and tested again.

That is to bombard while underway to see how stable it is.

These artillery pieces were all brought by Hoffman from the mainland.

Another week of testing.

Hoffman is still very satisfied!

In the meeting room of Li's Shipbuilding Company.

"Mr. Li, we are very satisfied with this cruiser. According to the original promise, I am willing to buy this cruiser! In addition, I have already contacted the headquarters and plan to order 6 more ships of this level from you. Cruiser!" Hoffman said proudly.

"Okay, thank you Mr. Hoffman for your support!" Li Lin's eyes lit up.

He knew that this time his dock's reputation was about to start to rise!

This time, there are a total of 7 ships, which add up to an order of 10.5 million pounds.

His shipyard will be busy again for the next 2 years.

"By the way, you said before that you can even build battleships, is it true?" Hoffman and Li Lin asked after signing the contract.

This time, seeing that even a cruiser with a displacement of 12,000 tons can be built, and a battleship with a displacement of more than 18,000 tons, it is not impossible to look forward to it.

Of course, battleships with a displacement of 18,000 tons are light battleships, and most of the current main battleships are more than 20,000 tons.

"Of course, in fact, we do have this strength. As long as you dare to place an order, I will dare to make it. If you are not satisfied, you will get a full refund!" Li Lin said domineeringly.

"Assuming a displacement of 25,000 tons, how about a speed of 23 knots? Of course, the armor must also be thick enough. Are you confident in making it?" Hoffman narrowed his eyes.

At present, except for light battleships, which may have a speed of more than 21 knots, for those with a displacement of more than 20,000 tons, reaching 21 knots is already the limit.

Not to mention a battleship with a displacement of 25,000 tons!

Achieving 21 knots is the limit of their shipyard technology in England.