Chapter 89 Tender Meeting
After hearing such a lack of confidence from the Navy Minister, Marquis Whitehead could only sigh: The Imperial Navy was really poor, but the Empire had been waiting for two hundred years, and it was impossible for another two hundred years. No matter what difficulties it encountered, it would be necessary to form a large fleet.
"Marson, everyone who should come has arrived has arrived. Please announce the start of the recruitment meeting of the Imperial Navy Fleet." The Marquis said very modestly: "Today is the home court of the Navy. I am just a guest. Everything is based on the empire's maritime power. This procurement does not require taking care of anyone's face, including me."
Although the Imperial Navy set up its headquarters in Saroyan, it was directly under the Imperial Emperor and Governor Marcelus had no jurisdiction. Marquis Whitehead made his position to Marshal Hopkin, and also hinted that the Imperial Navy had nothing to do with him and that the navy did not have to give him face when purchasing.
Marshal Hopkin couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief after understanding the Marquis' hint.
The Imperial Navy was established in Saroyan. Although it had no responsibilities with Governor Marcelus, the logistics of the entire fleet was under the management of the Governor's Office. If the Marquis asked the Navy to purchase Black Fire Company warships, use public service to private, and use the empire's wool to make money for themselves, the Navy Command would really give the Marquis a face.
Corruption is also a serious cancer within the empire.
In fact, when they saw the battleship that Blackfire Company used to bid for, everyone thought that this battleship was the cake used by Marquis Whitehead to cut the Imperial Navy funding.
Now, since the Marquis has explained it, the Imperial Navy does not have to buy such a lifebuoy warship that can make it infamous for thousands of years.
The tender meeting for the Florminke Empire Navy Fleet began.
All shipyards participating in the bidding submit their ship information to the Imperial Navy, including the performance of the ship, which can be equipped with equipment, cruise speed, maximum range, characteristics and cost.
The Imperial Navy will select light warships with different functions, including light frigates, torpedo boats, minesweepers, anti-submarines, etc. from the many bid ships, and a total of 132 ships will form the Empire's first offshore defense fleet.
Among them, 40 to 50 light frigates constitute the main fleet of this offshore defense fleet.
All warships that have not brought sample ships and are still stuck on the drawings, no matter how high the performance on the paper is, they are not considered by the Imperial Navy. The Imperial sea environment is very bad now, and maybe the navies of the Eastern countries will rush over. The Imperial Navy urgently needs warships with mature technology, which can be manufactured in large quantities after placing an order.
Once the things on the drawings encounter problems during construction, it will delay the most precious time of the Imperial Navy.
First eliminate some, then comprehensive comparison.
When the Imperial Navy sees the ship type that is of interest, it will ask the sample ships on the dock to conduct a sea trial, and at the same time listen to the shipyard representatives give a detailed introduction to their own warships.
As an intelligence consultant for the Imperial Naval Command, Anne knew at the first time that the battleship used by Black Fire Company to bid had been eliminated. She knew that behind Black Fire Company was a group of heroes from the ancient magic era. The seemingly ugly warship might have some black alchemy technology inside.
If that warship is really excellent and the Empire misses it...
Thinking of her father, Annie suddenly didn't know which position she should stand, but she knew she had to understand the warships brought by the Black Fire Company, so she went to the stands of the shipyard representative and found Daliang.
At this time, Daliang sat comfortably in a rattan chair, wearing sunglasses on his eyes, a parasol supported by Sophia on his head, and a maid holding drinks and fruits on his side. Robin and Eric were wearing black windbreakers and black sunglasses, standing behind him like bodyguards on the left and right. The dude seemed to be not here to attend the bidding party, but to visit the beach. This style also attracted people around him to look at him frequently. Daliang carefully selected maids for him... It was really beautiful.
"Master Liang," Annie sat down next to Daliang, wearing the navy's school uniform. At this time, the navy came to look for the bidder, and there must be some inside information. Everyone around them looked over. Sophia immediately used a soundproof barrier, and the surroundings instantly became quiet. Annie continued: "The warship brought by Black Fire Company this time... looks really unique, which makes it difficult for the Imperial Navy to accept. I did not find the information for Black Fire Company's bidding, it seemed to have been thrown away.
I want to know how the warship performs so that I can recommend it directly to Marshal Hopkin, the Minister of Navy."
"Don't throw it away?" Daliang asked with a very bad face: "Didn't they look at the data I provide?"
"This..." It's impossible to say that this warship is too weird. The Imperial Navy is too lazy to see it. When Anne was thinking about how to explain it, Robin bent down and whispered: "Boss Liang... In the face of brand new things, ignorant people like to deal with it in stupid ways.
You should know that the Imperial Navy was still an army some time ago. Most of them were the first to see the sea. They were timid and were very conservative about forming a large naval fleet. They were based on the principle of not making mistakes. Therefore, there was no need to expect them to have forward-looking naval combat ideas. The Black Fire Company made this ship like this, because you have foreseeed the future development direction of the battle for sea power.
In my eyes, every design of this ship has a unique meaning, representing the crystallization of wisdom from which era you are.
You don't need to be a general knowledge of naval officials who are still seasick. At this time, you should use facts to let them know how ignorant you are."
Robin's unmarked flattery made Eric shiver all over his body, glaring at Robin, and giving his subtext with his eyes: "What are you talking nonsense? Don't disturb what the lady is going to do! Do you know what that ship is?"
Robin also stared at him and called back: "What do you know? According to my work experience, can ancient heroes be ordinary? In previous cases, who dared to question ancient heroes? The last face was slapped like a pig's head.
This time my new boss came to attend the bidding meeting in person, and I promise that the ship must be very powerful.
Remember! I am an expert, and I am helping the lady lead things to the right path.”
Robin's words made Daliang's mood improve again because the information was thrown away. Hovercraft technology is indeed not understood by people in this world, and it is inevitable that the Niu B who cannot understand this design is not avoided. Daliang believes that as long as he gives himself the opportunity to demonstrate it here, all the warships here... except submarines can go home.
Chapter completed!