Magic Underachiever

In response to Anne's reminder, Marquis Whitehead touched his nose in embarrassment.

The reason why he happily agreed to invest in Blackfire Company to build a steel plant was because he originally had the idea of ​​controlling the special steel smelting technology by force. If you can control special steel, as Anne said, the empire can dominate the world's seas by building some warships at will.

However, Scarab Company's reaction to Blackfire Company prevented the Marquis from putting the plan into action. This time, Annie warned them again that the power behind the Black Fire Company would not be able to attack them casually.

"I understand, I will not cross the line." The Marquis concealed it without sincerity: "I have invited Master Liang to come to the Governor's Mansion to discuss the production of the steel plant. He should be arriving soon. Please help me ask him about the purpose of building the shipyard. ?

See if he really has the ability to build battleships. "

It was at this time that Daliang arrived at the Governor's Mansion.

Marquis Whitehead did not change the meeting place. He asked people to pour tea for Da Liang and brought some fruits and desserts, making the meeting feel like an afternoon tea between family members.

Da Liang picked up an apple unceremoniously, asked Sophia to peel it for him, and then said to the Marquis: "The Governor came to me this time for the steel plant. Don't worry, I just came from the steel plant. I Workers have already started trial production. In two to three days, the first batch of molten steel will flow out of the blast furnace.

It shouldn't delay the Governor's affairs. "

Hearing that the steel plant could produce steel before the naval officer corps arrived in Saroyan City, Marquis Whitehead had a smile on his face and said: "This is really good news. As long as our special steel can be mass-produced, this time The orders for steel used in the Imperial Navy's Grand Fleet are all ours.

With this capital, the expansion of the steel plant and the acquisition of other steel plants will go very smoothly in the future. The Blackfire Company will monopolize the entire world's steel market, and the Whitehead family's assets will also increase significantly.

The Empire also has high-quality steel to build our large naval fleet. "

The Marquis brought up the topic, and Anne followed up by saying, "Master Liang, I found that the Supreme Holy See is building a shipyard near your steel plant. Are you also interested in this tender for the Imperial Navy's Grand Fleet?"

Daliang built the shipyard just to participate in the Fromink Empire's naval fleet construction plan, so there was no need to hide anything from Anne and Marquis Whitehead. At this time, Sophia had already peeled the apple, cut it into small pieces and put it on the plate in front of Da Liang. She also took out a bottle of salad from her private space and spread it on the apple pieces.

So Da Liang took a fork and ate the apple salad, and said at the same time: "No businessman will refuse to participate in the Fromink Empire's large fleet construction plan. This is a billion-pound business, and it is also the beginning of the Black Fire Company's shipbuilding project." Opportunities for factory fame.

If we can get some orders from the Imperial Navy, I think my shipyard will definitely be able to receive more orders.

I am a businessman, and my favorite thing is to listen to the sound of gold pounds clinking in my money bag. "

Although Daliang always emphasized that he was a businessman, neither Marquis Whitehead nor Anne would treat him as a businessman. They all believed that Daliang had an ulterior purpose, but they didn't know whether this purpose was harmful or beneficial to the empire.

Anne knew she was facing a hero from an ancient magical age. In the ancient magical era, shipbuilding technology was still limited to wooden sailing ships. Today's ironclad ships are different from sailing battleships both inside and outside. The design and construction technology of ironclad ships cannot be mastered in a few months. Anne doesn't think that Blackfire Company has the ability to build ironclad ships. Master Liang is currently involved in the construction of the Imperial Navy's fleet. What can he use to bid?

"Master Liang, can you tell me what kind of warship design you plan to use to participate in this imperial navy fleet tender?" Seeing that Da Liang had already eaten half of the apple salad, Anne also picked up an apple to help peel it, and Said: "I have received a new appointment and will soon go to the Imperial Naval Command as an intelligence staff officer. If your battleship design is really unique, I will definitely win an order from the navy for Blackfire Company."

Daliang asked Anne doubtfully: "Are you going to the Imperial Navy?"

"Yes, the matter with the Security Bureau has been temporarily ended. Kemir will replace me as the director of the Security Bureau. The Imperial Navy Command has just been established and urgently needs the support of the intelligence department. I am very happy that I can continue to stay in Saroyan and serve as the director of the Security Bureau. Master Liang, please help.”

Daliang laughed and said pointedly: "It's better to go to the navy...the room for advancement will be very broad in the future. I don't think you need to limit yourself to intelligence work. In fact, naval warfare is similar to what you are doing now. They all use various means to analyze or guess where the enemy fleet is.

The ocean is not like land. Due to terrain restrictions on land, the army can only move along a few roads and seize a few strategic locations. When both sides spread out their armies, they can watch each other's armies fight, which is a great test of the commander's on-the-spot adaptability.

The sea area is vast, and warships can roam freely. Naval battles are actually pre-war intelligence battles. Whoever hides well, who can deceive the enemy, and whoever knows the position of the enemy fleet first will win 70% of the battle. The remaining 30% is to compete with the commander's tactical literacy.

I think you have a talent for naval warfare and can develop into a naval commander. "

Daliang's insights into naval battles made Anne and Marquis Whitehead widen their eyes at the same time. The Marquis couldn't help asking: "Master Liang, are you still proficient in naval warfare?"

The Marquis' question caused some memories to flash through Daliang's mind. He did not continue to discuss the naval battle in depth, but casually said: "These are all told to me by a 'friend' of mine. She is a very, very powerful naval commander. official.

What did you just say? "

Seeing that Daliang was unwilling to say more, Anne reminded: "Master Liang, I want to know what kind of ship design you plan to use to participate in the bidding for the Imperial Navy's fleet. You should know that the Empire has very high expectations for this fleet. High, all battleships must be state-of-the-art.

It is difficult for a shipyard that has not yet been completed to gain the trust of the Imperial Navy.

But I believe in the capabilities of Blackfire Company, and I am willing to help you win orders from the Imperial Navy. "

Da Liang used his fork to pick up the apple salad on his plate. He was a little full. Regarding Annie's kindness, he said: "The warship that Blackfire Company participated in the bid has a design idea that is different from all current ironclad ships. Its uniqueness lies in the use of new engine technology developed by Blackfire Company and the university alliance.

As for the hull of the battleship... I haven't drawn it yet.

But with the engine, the rest is very simple. It only takes a few days to design the drawings and build the prototype ship..."

The Marquis and Anne looked at each other.

You can’t brag like that! This is a battleship!