Chapter 653 Blocking the door again
It was impossible to hide the news about the flying battleship, and it seemed that Perfectcott had no intention of hiding it at all.
She originally planned to create a complete supporting system by building flying battleships to boost Beloberg's economy. Hiding this kind of thing won't work, right?
As for how to maintain the survival of the entire supporting industry chain after the flying battleship ordered by Purficott is completed, and how the Royal Shipyard can obtain more orders...
Purficott felt that if she needed to solve this problem, then these people might as well starve to death as soon as possible.
What she is doing now is equivalent to putting food in front of these people. If they still can't open their mouths to eat and insist on feeding it to their mouths, then Purficott thinks she should not bother and make more. Alchemy dolls and robots will replace these wastes.
And she doesn't think the Royal Shipyard can't get orders. At least the group of naval generals in the military department who want her to build flying battleships have long been eager to see it. Even if they are asked to donate their family property to build the ship, they will be willing to do so. Empty their own wealth.
Not to mention, this is also of great strategic value to the empire itself.
At the very least, the empire can organize an air fleet to patrol the various colonies of the empire, and let the colonies and even other countries around the world see the strength of the empire through a display of force.
Although Princess Anne's previous actions did achieve a certain effect and allowed various colonies to return to the rule of the empire, it was only a personal display of force and had completely different deterrent effects than this more intuitive display of force at the national level. The same cannot be said.
Just like before traveling through the original world, if you pull out an advanced and powerful fighter jet for display, or use an elite special forces to behead people, the deterrent effect brought by sending an entire aircraft carrier formation is completely different.
The former can only say that your army is strong, but the latter can only mean the strength of an entire country.
In the same way, what a flying battleship displays is the empire's powerful technology and industrial strength, and is the best proof that the empire still has the power to suppress the entire world.
This is much more effective than sending one or two powerful extraordinary beings to intimidate.
Of course, the premise is that you really have the strength to do so. Otherwise, just stick to the traditional route.
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Things were just as Purficott expected. When they heard that Purficott had taken out the flying battleship, the old men in the military department were as if they had drunk expired fake wine and formed a group to surround the Royal Shipyard. , and forcefully asked for the drawings to be circulated.
If the person in charge of the Royal Dockyard had not said that they could not build the ship without this blueprint, these old generals would not have been willing to return the blueprint to the Royal Dockyard.
But after seeing the drawings, these veteran generals naturally focused on how to build the ship.
And they were a little dissatisfied with Purficott's design. How could such a big ship only have decks and no cannons?
So once again, these old generals blocked Perficott's door and wanted her to explain.
"I think I said last time that I don't like people blocking my door?" Purficott looked at these old generals blocking his door, feeling a little angry but also amused in his heart.
These old guys are really good enough, and they actually came to block her door for a flying battleship. You must know that her current identity is no longer the same as before. The military came to block her door, which was of extraordinary significance.
"Little Purficott, don't be so angry! We just want to know why your flying battleship is designed like that, without a single cannon on it." A general carrying the rank of Vice Admiral of the Navy asked Purficott said in a flattering manner.
These old generals are actually very familiar with Purficott and have a good relationship with them. They have spared no effort to support the North in many matters.
It is precisely because of this that Purficott is actually thinking about the incense relationship with the military that originated from her grandfather.
Facing the fawning looks of these old generals, Purficott waved his hands in amusement, but still patiently explained: "Because this airship is not designed to install cannons, but to As a flying knight.
This is the aircraft carrier I plan to use to carry flying knights and other air flying units!
With flying knights accompanying it in flying and fighting, it naturally doesn't need cannons.
And after my calculations, even if I use special alchemical materials to strengthen the structure of the battleship, it will still have a greater impact on the hull when the naval gun fires.
Especially in the sky, the recoil of the bombardment completely acts on the hull, which will easily cause the warship to deviate from its original position in the air.
Therefore, flying battleships do not need large-caliber artillery. A few small-caliber close-in defense guns and secondary guns are enough. ”
"So that's it! When will this flying battleship be built?" Another general asked with concern, feeling quite excited that he couldn't wait to drive the new ship.
However, Purficott shook his head and said: "It depends on when the supporting facilities will be completed. Only when the supporting facilities are completed, can the Royal Shipyard be efficient enough to start building flying battleships."
"Small question, I will ask various factories to provide supporting equipment for the Royal Shipyard!" Another general answered quickly, and it looked like his military uniform was from the Army.
"I'm afraid this won't work, and that's not what I originally planned." Purficott directly rejected the proposal, and then simply replied: "The construction of flying battleships requires various professional supporting facilities and personnel. If it is just a temporary Adjust the factory equipment, which is detrimental to the subsequent construction of air battleships
Don't tell me, just build one. According to Princess Anne's previous actions to shock the colonies, the empire needs at least two to three such large flying battleships, and there will be a supporting fleet in the future. You can't possibly Let it run with one hand? ”
"We will solve these problems. Little Purficott will tell us how much money we need to invest in these things." The admiral was already patting his chest at this time.
"The price the shipyard gave me is two million gold pounds, and the supporting industries will only be more expensive. Instead of pestering me here, why don't you find a way to make some money first?" Purficott looked at the old generals and asked. said.
"Leave it to us!" The generals couldn't hold it any longer.
(End of chapter)