Mikhail's trip to Gaul can be described as a complete success, and all his goals have basically been achieved.

Not only would it be a huge loan from Gaul, but it would even be a huge loan equivalent to a white. At the same time, it also successfully acquired two overseas military bases. This will make the biggest shortcoming of the future war between the Russian Empire and the Eastern Empire no longer exist.

Next, whether it is the army or the navy, the Oriental people have absolutely no possibility of victory. What awaits them will be a fiasco. The rise of the Eastern Empire will be cut off because of this. They want to become one of the great powers, and that's even more delusional.

Mikhail stayed in Barry for five days.

After the signing of the loan agreement and the agreement on the concession of the military base, Mikhail left Barry and, accompanied by Charles Frocay, the second commander of the Gallic state, took a special train to Marseille, where he would board a ship and cross the Mediterranean Sea to return to the Russian Empire.

On the Mediterranean, on the warship on which Mikhail was riding, Mikhail and the Minister of the Navy, General Alexander, were discussing the next development of the Navy.

"We have successfully leased two overseas military bases from the Gauls. Then, the Navy must build these two military bases as soon as possible, not only docks, but also coastal defense fortresses, as well as ship repair plants and other supporting facilities. This will be a matter of future wars for the empire, and it cannot be sloppy. Mikhail had a serious expression.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I promise to complete the mission!" General Alexander replied.

"Your Majesty, although the Gauls have reduced their naval investment over the years, their naval strength is still very strong. The number of battleships alone is much more than ours, second only to the sun that never sets. General Alexander's eyes showed a hint of envy.

Mikhail nodded, and the dead camel was bigger than the horse.

Regardless of the Gallic states, for a long time they were the great powers on the European continent that could compete with the empire in terms of navy. It's just that over the years, the naval development of the Gallic Kingdom is far less rapid than that of the Sun Never Sets Empire. Coupled with a detour, the gap between the two sides has further widened.

After the navy entered the era of giant ships and cannons, the Gauls once believed that instead of investing heavily in the construction of battleships, it was better to build lightning ships and deal with enemy battleships by lightning.

But it turned out that this simply did not work.

When the Gauls woke up, it was already night.

Coupled with the rise of the Germanic Empire, they had to focus their main efforts on land. This makes the gap between them and the Royal Navy of the Sun Never Set Empire bigger and bigger.

"Our Mosk-class heavy cruisers, almost built, right?" Mikhail asked.

"Your Majesty, the construction progress of the lead ship Mosk heavy cruiser has reached eighty percent. It is expected that in the second half of this year, it will be able to enter service one after another. General Alexander replied.

"Very good, then how is the preparation of our Mikhail I-class battleships completed?" Mikhail then asked.

"The preparations are almost complete, the shipyard has completed the upgrade, and the engineers have overcome the technical problems. In addition, we have imported more than a hundred large boilers and three-expansion reciprocating steam engines to the Germanic Empire. According to His Majesty's request, the boiler we ordered this time is not a coal-fired boiler, but an oil-burning boiler. This will greatly improve the power of our warships. General Alexander replied.

At present, the boilers used by warships of various countries are coal-fired boilers.

But compared to coal-fired boilers, oil-fired boilers will be able to provide more power. Therefore, Mikhail hoped that starting with the battleships of the Mikhail I class, the naval battleships of the Russian Empire used oil-fired boilers.

Anyway, the Russian Empire was rich in oil. The oil extracted from the Baku oil field alone could not be used up by the Russian Empire, and a large amount of it had to be exported abroad.

"We still need to make a breakthrough in technology and strive to be able to produce large oil-fired boilers and three-expansion reciprocating steam engines ourselves!" Otherwise, it would leave us at the mercy of the Germans. Mikhail said.

"Yes, Your Majesty. We have organized people to start imitating, and we have achieved some results. In the next few years, it will definitely be successful! General Alexander said.

"Your Majesty, your trip to Bar Li this time has captured the hearts of thousands of girls! Among them, is there nothing that excites you? Foreign Minister Izvulsky asked.

Mikhail is twenty-one years old this year, and as the imperial tsar, his choice for empress has always attracted the attention of the whole country and even the whole of Europe.

You know, the relations between European countries, although not harmonious. There are even frequent wars. However, royal marriages between countries are very frequent.

In other words, it's all family. War is nothing more than a civil war between families.

Mikhail shook his head: "Those women in Gaul are not suitable. "

"Your Majesty, what kind of woman are you looking for?" Izvulsky asked.

Generals Sukhomlinov and Alexander were also attracted to this topic. (Read violent novels, just go to Feilu Fiction Network!) )

Mikhail thought for a while, and then said: "Actually, I have already considered this issue. And, I already have a candidate in mind. I just don't know if the other party agreed. "

At this time, Izvulsky and others became even more curious.

You know, Mikhail is the tsar of the Russian Empire! And the Russian Empire was one of the most powerful countries in the world. What other woman could refuse to become the empress of the Russian Empire?

"The daughter of the previous Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria-Hungary, Grand Duchess Marie Elisabeth, is a very suitable candidate!" Mikhail said.

"Grand Duchess Elizabeth Mary?" Izvolsky and the others were surprised, and did not seem to expect Mikhail to make such a choice.

You know, although Archduchess Elizabeth Mary is the daughter of Crown Prince Rudolf, Crown Prince Rudolf has committed suicide. Moreover, he shot and killed his mistress first, and then committed suicide.

Although Emperor Franz Joseph I is the grandfather of Archduchess Elisabeth Mary, the current crown prince is Archduke Ferdinand!

Besides, the Russian Empire had just fought a war with Austria-Hungary and beat them all over the place, would Austria-Hungary agree to this marriage? .

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