Chapter 302 We Must Defeat the Royal Navy (First Update, Please Subscribe)

what is going on?

Standing in this office a few minutes later, Liu Tiannian's mood was extremely complicated.

Doubts, but more of confusion.

When he came to this building before, he just felt a little dazed.

But what about now?

Being in this office, Liu Tiannian felt a little uneasy.

What is going on?

Why am I here?

Liu Tiannian was full of doubts.

"Captain, three years ago, when you just came back from England, you told me that due to differences in interests, we will go to war with the British in the next 20 to 30 years, and by then there will inevitably be fierce naval battles in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans with the British Navy. You also told me that unless the navy can prepare in advance and catch up in the next 20 to 30 years with the goal of defeating the British Navy, we will definitely suffer a defeat at sea!"

Looking at Liu Tiannian in front of him, Zhu Xianhai's tone was quite calm.

It seemed as if everything had returned to three years ago, when this young man returned from the British Naval Academy... no, the British Merchant Marine School. At the banquet welcoming them back, Zhu Xianhai asked the 37 naval students present about their thoughts on studying abroad and their views on the future.

Almost everyone talked about the strength of the British Royal Navy. Although they studied in the Merchant Marine School, the teaching of the British Merchant Marine School at that time was exactly the same as that of the Naval School. The British trained merchant ship captains in the same way as they trained naval captains, and merchant ships were also equipped with weapons to defend against pirates. Even on the deck of the Great Eastern, there were dozens of cannons. So they were also the first batch of students sent by Nanhua to study the navy.

These students only gave Zhu Xianhai two answers: the strength of the Royal Navy and the necessity of building a strong navy. Obviously, what they mentioned were all facts.

However, among so many students at that time, only Liu Tiannian's answer was different.

"The Royal Navy is undoubtedly powerful, which is the fundamental reason why we must face up to the British threat. The differences in interests between us and Britain will increase with the development of South China, and eventually this difference is likely to lead to war! Therefore, Britain is our biggest imaginary enemy!"

Liu Tiannian's answer shocked everyone, including Major Douglas and others from the Naval School Instructor Corps. Obviously, they had not expected that there would be naval soldiers in this world who regarded the British Navy as an imaginary enemy.

Especially since the strength of this navy was almost negligible. They even laughed in response.

They laughed because, in their opinion, it was just a joke.

Zhu Xianhai also laughed at his answer, saying that he was too young. Then what? Unlike his classmates who entered the fleet, he went to the naval school.

To some extent, this is simply a disguised form of "exile", but Zhu Xianhai knows why he is doing this.

What is the Marshal talking about?

Before Liu Tiannian could recover from his shock, Zhu Xianhai asked again.

"Do you still think so now?"

"Yes!"

Taking a deep breath, Liu Tiannian said.

"Not only do I still think so, but I also believe that this war is inevitable! Even in the past three years, as our interests have conflicted with those of Britain, especially our policy of getting closer to France, it has further accelerated our conflict with Britain, Marshal!"

Even if your previous opinions are not taken seriously, what’s the big deal?

Liu Tiannian still insisted on his opinion. He was definitely not the kind of person who "deceived his superiors and concealed the truth from his subordinates". He would definitely speak out when he realized the crisis.

"Very good! Your view is correct."

What!

Now Liu Tiannian was even more surprised. He knew clearly that because of what he said three years ago, he was not assigned to the fleet but went to the Naval Academy to be an instructor.

"Three years ago, your answer was correct, and it is still correct now. So, I need you to go to the Naval Academy, not only to teach, but also to tell your students who our enemy is!"

Ignoring Liu Tiannian, who was dumbfounded, Zhu Xianhai continued talking without turning his head. He walked forward a few steps, stood in the middle of the office, and looked down at the huge world map on the wall, ignoring Liu Tiannian. As he stared at the map, his expression became more and more serious.

"Tell your students who our enemy is!"

It took Liu Tiannian a long time to come back to his senses from the shock. He looked at the Marshal's back and saw him standing in front of the map. It turned out that the Marshal asked him to go to school not because of his "rude words" but for other reasons!

"The war with the British is inevitable, just as you said. As long as the British regard South America as a source of raw materials and a dumping ground for goods, then our conflict with them is inevitable and inevitable. The British successfully planned the Paraguayan War this time, thereby controlling the economies of Brazil and Argentina, so they will definitely take action against us. No matter how we dodge, we can't avoid this war! Peace..."

Shaking his head, Zhu Xianhai said.

"You can't ask for it, but you can fight it back. What do you think?"

The Marshal's question brought Liu Tiannian's thoughts back to reality, and he answered in a low voice:

"Marshal, peace can be won through fighting, but for now, we are helpless. After all, the British navy is too strong. This is not a fair duel. If a war breaks out with the British now, the result will be devastating. Not only will we lose our entire fleet, but we will also lose our entire merchant fleet."

After thinking for a while, Liu Tiannian added:

"If there is any remedy, it is to lay mines along the coast. We can even use disguised merchant ships to deploy mines in British waters. However, there is no chance of defeating the British Navy at sea, at least for now. But by laying mines in British waters and colonial waters, it should have a certain effect. The psychological blow, in particular, must be extremely heavy. After all, since the Battle of Trafalgar, no country has ever dealt a heavy blow to Britain at sea. Even a mine attack is also a blow to Britain! Of course, this is just a suggestion."

In the past three years, Liu Tiannian has never given up the idea of ​​defeating the British Royal Navy, but everyone knows that this goal is almost impossible to achieve because the Royal Navy is too powerful. It is simply impossible for them to defeat such an opponent.

Although Liu Tiannian also understood this truth, he was very clear that war with Britain was inevitable, so he had to find a way to inflict heavy damage on the British.

"Your suggestion is good. Once the war starts, we must do whatever it takes to win the war!"

Zhu Xianhai's eyes were filled with relief, and he nodded.

"It's good that you have such an idea. It means I didn't make a mistake in choosing you. By the way, someone will take you to a place later. Captain Liu Tiannian, no, Major Liu Tiannian. Please remember that the British Navy must be defeated."

(End of this chapter)