Restart Spain Chapter 70

On August 2, the Spanish newspaper Le Monde officially announced the launch of this warship and all the data.

There is almost no suspense, and it has caused huge disturbances in the major powers in Europe and the United States.

"The 'Castile' class warship is the most powerful and advanced warship in the world today, with a displacement of 14,050 tons, a full-load displacement of 15,220 tons, a maximum speed of 17.25 knots, equipped with 4 343 mm main guns, and the main armor belt is the most Up to 457mm thick..."

"This is a battleship of Spanish origin independently designed and built by the Spaniards. We are all proud of our country's advanced army and navy strength. The battleship of any country is like a toy in the face of the 'Castile class'. "

"I think Americans should consider how their three or four thousand tons of gadgets should escape when facing the 'Castilian class'."

Le Monde did not target the Russians. After all, there was no real hatred between the two sides, and the threat from the Americans was real.

The U.S. Navy has been stagnant since the Civil War. The largest batch of warships approved for construction in 1875 was the 6,200-ton Puritan.

However, because of the serious civil war crisis in the country at the end of 1876, all the warships that were to be built in 1875 were all stopped, and most of them resumed work after 1880.

Therefore, there are traces of the European powers in this period not taking Americans seriously. The army is still in the Civil War era, and the navy is also pretending to be some old ships from the Civil War period.

Even if the tonnage is large, there is still fear in the face of European countries, so almost all the top American executives in this period are real European-phobics.

The biggest response was that these British people who had a good relationship with Spain at this time, this group of high-ranking subjects of the British Empire had an incredible feeling.

"In the innovation of warships, our country is always one step behind other countries. What is the problem?"

"During the Crimean War, the French took the lead in building the ironclad 'Glorious', but we reversed the disadvantage by relying on our strong shipbuilding strength. We even doubted what our warship designers were doing."

"We don't know how many times we will see this scene. If the British warship designers are not capable of working for us, then we suggest hiring Spaniards so that our high taxes will not be wasted."

"Last time we had the 'Warrior' and successfully reversed the disadvantage. This time we hope that the government can come up with a solution as soon as possible to face the increasingly powerful maritime challenges abroad."

The Times directly attacked the British warship designers. As for hiring Spaniards, it was a complete joke. Even if they really wanted to, Spain did not.

The British government is also extremely frightened. The proud naval technology is so silently surpassed by others. If someone takes the opportunity to criticize them for their dereliction of duty, there is absolutely no refutation.

"Damn, let the navy come up with a solution for me immediately, I want design drawings, and start construction immediately!"

Disraeli threw the newspaper in his hand angrily, recalling what Alfonso said last time, that he needed to serve a new batch of warships, and the king of the other party even said it outright.

But the British intelligence service did not mention it, which made Disraeli angry.

In fact, this is also because Disraeli has wronged the British intelligence department too much. Everyone sees the gradual decline of Spain. For some ships, they need to be handed over to the French for construction, which all proves that Spain is already in the decline.

So Spain's intelligence power is also a little weaker. I didn't notice it, or I sensed it and didn't react much. I can only blame Spain for giving people the feeling of sunset over the years...

"Your Excellency, the Admiralty has held a meeting. I believe the policy to be dealt with will be passed on to you soon." The assistant said cautiously.

"Go out and urge them for me!"

Disraeli pointed his finger in the direction of the Admiralty, gritted his teeth, and said that the Ottomans' problem has not yet been resolved, the Spaniards have released such a heavyweight bomb, and the British government has indeed been in a hurry recently.

"But this time, maybe the Spaniard's fleet came just in time."

I saw that Disraeli's eyes suddenly lit up. He suddenly wanted the Spaniards to drive the warships to deter the Russians. As long as he paid enough benefits, he was not afraid that the Spaniards would disagree.

This work has always been the responsibility of the Royal Navy, but taking the opportunity to find out the reality of Spanish warships, and even learn from it, greatly shortening the British shipbuilding time, it is a gain and a loss.

Different from the fear of the British, the French, who are feuding, have a different mind.

The tonnage of the French fleet is three-fifths that of the British, and this time the Spanish warships allowed them to see the possibility of overtaking in a corner.

Spain and France, in history, have been enemies for far less time than allies.

After the extinction of the Spanish Habsburg royal family and after the Spanish Throne War, the Bourbon Dynasty has always been the royal family of Spain, and the relationship between the two sides has always been very good~www.mtlnovel.com~ In the early 19th century, the Spanish American colonies began to have In the wake of independence, the French Bourbon dynasty even publicly announced that it would help the Spaniards maintain colonial rule, but it was finally settled under the opposition of the British.

Although there is no Bourbon Dynasty in France today, the civil relations between the two countries have always been good. Except for the last artillery sale, the two sides did not have too many disputes.

And the new Prime Minister of France, McMahon, who has just taken office, is an old man who has come from that period of time, and he still has a good impression of Spain.

"The ruling foreign minister, Decaz, asked him to go to Spain quickly to spy on the intelligence of the new Spanish warship, and let the designers of the Admiralty even copy it, let the French build this new warship one step ahead of the British."

The Spanish shipbuilding strength is not something to be afraid of, but once the French take the lead in serving this new type of warship, it will be a good opportunity to increase the strength of the closer side.

As soon as the Franco-Prussian War broke out, this general who returned to China to fight across the Mediterranean Sea took the lead in the battle and fought **** battles.

Even if he lost consciousness in the end, he could not save France's defeat, but he still gained a great reputation in the country.

"Tell the ministers that this is a rare opportunity to draw closer to the strength of the British. Anyone who opposes all our cooperation with the Spaniards will be against me and let them think clearly."

The usual McMahon can often make everyone laugh, but this does not mean that he is so good at talking when faced with beliefs.

"Yes!" The adjutant ordered to retreat.

McMahon looked at Germany and Britain on the map, and hatred appeared on his face. During the few years he was in power, the attacks and troubles against the Germans did not stop.

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