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Text Chapter 783 The ¡®Han-class¡¯ battleship enters service

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    In July 1904, the embassies of all major countries in China received invitations from the Chinese Navy Ministry, inviting everyone to attend the commissioning ceremony of the Chinese Navy¡¯s new battleships to be held at Dagu Pier in Tianjin on July 18.  In addition to the member states of the Allies and the Entente, only a few countries close to China and the embassies of a few countries with purchasing power received the invitations.  Other small countries were excluded.

    For a time, the eyes of all countries in the world were focused on China.  Although the Western powers have built new battleships in the past few years, they are like dumplings, entering service one by one.  But all countries are always staring at China.  I think back then, when the Chinese Navy¡¯s ¡®China-class¡¯ battleships entered service, all the old battleships from all over the world were turned into scrap metal.  And this time the ¡®Han-class¡¯ battleship is likely to usher in a new era again.  The current development of China's navy has been regarded as the direction of naval development by various countries.  Various countries have instructed their embassies in China to clarify the specific performance of the Chinese Navy's Han-class battleships so that countries can build new battleships to counter China's Han-class battleships.

    Especially in the UK, the British Navy¡¯s ¡®Orion-class¡¯ battleship has begun construction.  But it will take another two years before he can serve.  If the combat power of the 'Han-class' battleship greatly exceeds that of the 'Orion-class' battleship, then the British Navy will undoubtedly fall behind again.  but.  The British Admiralty believes that this possibility is very small.  British Lord of the Admiralty Sir John Fisher.  It can be said that a lot of effort has been spent on the ¡®Orion-class¡¯ battleship.  He is also full of hope for this battleship.  He believes that even if the 'Orion-class' battleship cannot suppress the 'Han-class' battleship of the Chinese Navy, it will certainly not be worse than the 'Han-class' battleship!

    ¡°Colonel Morich, which one is more powerful, the Chinese ¡®Han-class¡¯ battleships or our ¡®Orion-class¡¯ battleships?¡± asked the British Ambassador to China, Juerdian, in the British Embassy in China.  He has received an invitation from the Chinese Navy Ministry.  And Colonel Morici.  He is the military attache of the embassy.  Compared with the army, the UK pays closer attention to the situation of the Chinese navy.

    "The Chinese are very good at keeping secrets. We still can't get the relevant parameters of the 'Han-class' battleships. They have sent secret troops to guard the main shipyards. It is difficult for our people to penetrate. However,'  The Orion-class battleship is the most powerful battleship, even the Chinese Han-class battleship. It is certainly no match for the Orion-class battleship!" Colonel Morich said with certainty.  Although the British Navy's 'Orion-class' battleship is still laying the keel, the main naval officials already know the design plan of this battleship, and they are convinced of the power of the 'Orion-class' battleship!

    "That's good! The British Empire is not easily surpassed by these yellow-skinned monkeys. Wait three days and go to the shipyard. Pay attention to collecting the data of the Chinese 'Han-class' battleships, make an evaluation, and then send them back to the country!  Ambassador Zhu Erdian ordered.

    "Yes, Your Excellency Ambassador, this is my job. Lord Fisher, Lord of the Admiralty, has already sent a special telegram!" said Colonel Morici.  It can be seen that the top brass of the British Admiralty.  China attaches great importance to the 'Han-class' battleship that is about to enter service!

    Like the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Germany and other countries also attach great importance to the Chinese Navy's "Han-class" battleships.  However, the German Navy was different. They had already visited the design drawings of the 'Han-class' battleships before, which caused the German Navy to immediately start the construction of the next-level 'King-class' battleships after the construction of the 'Kaiser-class' battleships had just begun.  Design and build.  However, Germany also maintains a very high degree of attention to the Chinese Navy's Han-class battleships.  At least, this is the first time that countries in the world have used a 343mm main gun on a new battleship, and a triple-mounted main gun.  Although the battleships of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Italy also adopted a triple-mount design, and had more main guns.  But Germany looked down upon the battleships of Austria-Hungary and Italy respectively.  The ones built by the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Italy were basically monsters with multiple turrets. It is still unclear how much combat effectiveness they can exert in harsh sea conditions.  The military attache of the German Embassy was also asked to find out as much as possible the relevant parameters of the Chinese Navy's Han-class battleship.  If it were in the past, when China and Germany had close relations, Germany would have already asked for the design drawings of the 'Han-class' battleship.  However, now there is a rift in the relationship between China and Germany, and the German side can no longer speak out.

    Tianjin in July has entered summer, and the weather is a bit hot, butHowever, this does not prevent ambassadors and military attach¨¦s from various countries to China from going to Dagu Pier in Tianjin to participate in the commissioning ceremony of the Chinese Navy¡¯s ¡®Han-class¡¯ battleship.  According to China's requirements, except for ambassadors and military attach¨¦s, no one from the country that has received the invitation can participate.  In this way, confidentiality can be maintained to the maximum extent.

    On July 18th, the weather was sunny and the sea was calm.  On the pier of Dagu Military Port in Tianjin, a giant steel ship has been quietly docked there.  The silver-white hull shines with dazzling brilliance under the rising sun.

    On the pier, a group of well-dressed ambassadors were completely shocked by the giant steel ship in front of them.  The huge ship body like a hill is like a huge monster lying on the sea, bringing huge pressure to people.

    The military attaches from various countries stared closely at the giant ship on the sea, and secretly calculated in their hearts the approximate parameters of this giant steel ship.  The Chinese side agreed to let them visit the Han-class battleships, but they were not stupid enough to provide them with specific data.

    "The estimated displacement is between 27,000 and 30,000 tons! The three triple-mounted 343mm main guns have surpassed the battleships currently in service in any country. The thing on the mast should be a rangefinder or something like that.  These things seem to be more advanced than those used by the Empire!" Colonel Morich, the British Embassy Attach¨¦, said to Ambassador Zhu Erdian.

    "How does it compare with the Empire's 'Orion-class' battleships?" Although Ambassador Zhu Erdian didn't know much about naval battleships, the huge hull and thick gun barrels still let him know that this battleship was difficult to deal with.  !

    "The displacement of the Chinese Han-class battleships is about three thousand to five thousand tons more than that of our Orion-class battleships. This means that the Chinese Han-class battleships have thicker armor. However, according to the Chinese emphasis  Based on the design concept of speed, the speed of the 'Han-class' battleship is probably not slower than that of our 'Orion-class' battleship. In addition, as for the main gun, they also use three triple-inch main guns. And it should be 50 times the caliber.  , the armor-piercing capability is quite powerful, stronger than our 45 times caliber 343mm main gun. However, our 'Orion-class' battleship has 5 twin-mounted 343mm main guns, one more than the 'Han-class' battleship  Door!" Colonel Morici said!

    Ambassador Zhu Erdian frowned. He already understood the data listed by Colonel Morici.  However, the final conclusion was not given.  Ambassador Zhu Erdian wanted to know whether the British Navy's 'Orion-class' battleship was more powerful, or the Chinese 'Han-class' battleship!  "Colonel Morich? Give me a final conclusion? Is our Orion-class battleship more powerful, or the Chinese Han-class battleship?" Ambassador Zhu Erdian asked directly.

    "Your Excellency, Ambassador, it's hard to say. However, based on my experience, if there is a one-on-one sea battle, I am afraid that the Chinese 'Han-class' battleship will be better!" Lieutenant Colonel Morich said.

    Ambassador Zhu Erdian suddenly looked a little unnatural. He knew that Major Morich was an expert in this field. It seemed that the British Navy was indeed one step behind the Chinese.

    Colonel Morich continued: "Although the Chinese Han-class battleships are stronger, their strength is very limited. There are many factors in naval battles, and the performance of the battleships is just one of them!"

    Ambassador Zhu Erdian nodded, and his face looked better.

    The ambassadors of other countries on the dock were also quietly talking about this battleship of the Chinese Navy. Envy and jealousy could be clearly seen in his eyes.  Obviously, this battleship of the Chinese Navy has once again shocked all countries.  Especially the United States, which is a hostile country, has faced a huge threat from it!

    At this time, several cars drove onto the pier, with imperial royal emblems on their fronts.  The ambassadors and military attach¨¦s on the dock suddenly became quiet.

    Wang Yuze was sitting in the car, looking at the "Han Gaozu", the first ship of the "Han-class" battleship docked on the sea, and was filled with emotions.  There is no doubt that the Chinese navy has once again reached the forefront of the world.  The 'Han-class' battleship will be more powerful than the battleships currently in service or even under construction in various countries.  Although, inviting ambassadors and military attach¨¦s from various countries to attend the commissioning ceremony will reveal some parameters of the 'Han-class' battleship.  But once the 'Han-class' battleship is put into service, countries will be able to obtain certain information through various channels.  Therefore, it is better to invite them over generously.

    When the car drove in front of the ambassadors, it stopped.  After the car stopped, Wu Hao, the captain of the guard, got out of the car first. After glancing around vigilantly, he opened the car door for Wang Yuze.  Wang Yuze, wearing military uniform, just got out of the car!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.?Mobile phone users please go and read.  )
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