My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 834 The Navy’s Mission

Zhang Zhong plans to lead eight steam warships to Port Mufas. In addition to the large warship Qingzhou, there are also three medium-sized warships, four small warships, and ten sail warships. This force is enough to deal with the Mediterranean. situation.

After Zhu Zhanhe listened to Zhang Zhong's plan, he thought for a long time and finally shook his head and said: "The strength is still a bit low. Let's take a few more steam battleships, take the Yuzhou with us, and add another medium-sized battleship. , and two small battleships, a total of twelve steam battleships, and there is no need to add more sail battleships!"

"With so many steam battleships, how many steam battleships are there in Beizheng Port?"

Zhang Zhong was also greatly surprised when he heard this.

Although Zhu Zhanhe has been fully supporting the navy in building steam warships in recent years, Dahan's sea area is vast, and many important ports require warships to be stationed. For example, Lion Port and Malaka Port are home to nearly half of the navy's steam warships. , there are currently only fifteen steam battleships in Beizheng Port. If twelve are transferred, there will be only three steam battleships left.

"It doesn't matter. Beizheng Port is equivalent to the heart of our Han Dynasty. The surrounding sea areas have been cleared by you long ago. There are basically no forces that can threaten the port. Therefore, it doesn't matter even if all the steam battleships are transferred away. On the contrary, it is the Mediterranean. I need you to lead these battleships to do something!"

When Zhu Zhanhe said the last words, his eyes flashed with a cold light.

"whats the matter?"

Zhang Zhong was also shocked when he saw Zhu Zhanhe's expression. As a brother, he knew Zhu Zhanhe best. Every time Zhu Zhanhe showed such an expression, it meant that their navy was going to show off its talents.

"Destroy the Ottoman navy and let them withdraw from the Mediterranean completely!"

Zhu Zhanhe said with cold eyes.

When he cooperated with the Ottomans to dig the Suez Canal, his purpose was not to use this canal, but to use this canal to allow the Han Dynasty's navy to enter the Mediterranean, then control the entire Mediterranean, and ultimately plot Europe.

Now that the canal has been opened, eliminating the Ottoman navy is the first step for the Han to control the Mediterranean, because in the entire Mediterranean, the only one that can pose a threat to the Han is the Ottomans. As for small countries like Venice and the Papal States, even if they have Good maritime strength is nothing to worry about.

“Kick the Ottomans completely out of the Mediterranean?”

Zhang Zhong was also shocked when he heard this. You must know that the Ottomans were originally on the Mediterranean coast, with a long coastline and several very important ports. If you want to drive them out of the Mediterranean, you must not only eliminate their navy, but also destroy them. Their port is the only one, which is no easy task.

"Yes, the strength of the Ottomans is growing rapidly. I estimate that the Timurid Empire may not be their opponent now. Therefore, we must curb the expansion of the Ottomans, and a naval blockade is the best way."

Zhu Zhanhe said again with bright eyes.

"I understand, then I will do as you say Zhan He. With twelve steam warships, I am confident that I will wipe out the Ottoman navy in a short time, and then block their coastline bit by bit!"

Zhang Zhong took a deep breath and finally said his promise.

"Okay, after I return to Beijing tomorrow, I will issue the transfer orders to you immediately. In addition, you don't have to worry about logistics, I will send someone to take care of it!"

When Zhu Zhanhe heard Zhang Zhong's words, he patted the ship's ramp excitedly. The Mediterranean strategy he had been planning for so long was finally about to be officially launched. The naval exercise was over, and Zhu Zhanhe said goodbye to Zhang Zhong. After spending another night in Beizhenggang, he left for Beijing early the next morning.

Mufas also received the notice and returned to Beijing with Zhu Zhanhe. He followed Zhu Zhanhe to the train station in Beizheng Port, where the train stopped.

Because the steam locomotive's chimney continuously sprays black smoke and sparks outward when it is running, especially at night, it is more conspicuous, so many people prefer to call it a train. This is the same as in later generations.

Mufas had heard the name of the train a long time ago, and now he finally saw it. He saw a car like a steel beast lying on two rails, with the carriages connected one by one, like a long queue.

Zhu Zhanhe had his own special train and had already parked it at the station. He took Mufas into the carriage of the special train, and he looked around curiously.

I saw that the layout of the carriages was very luxurious. Each carriage had its own special purpose, such as bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, etc. The carriages were decorated with various furniture, making it look like a mobile palace.

After Zhu Zhanhe took Mufas into the car, he first took him to visit each carriage, and finally came to the living room. A female officer brought tea, and he and Mufas chatted while drinking tea.

"Your Highness really knows how to enjoy it. Such a luxurious train is actually just His Highness's special train. Only the mighty man's national strength can afford it!"

Mufas looked at the gorgeous decorations around him and couldn't help but admire them.

He just visited each carriage of the special train. Each carriage has its own characteristics. The only thing in common is that it is extremely luxurious. For example, the convenient toilet is made of high-quality white porcelain and flushes water. The handle is actually made of pure gold and is inlaid with sapphires. If it were placed in Europe, it could be used as a king's scepter.

"This special train does not belong to me, but to my father. However, he rarely rides on it, so it is mainly used for our royal travels."

Zhu Zhanhe laughed and explained.

After the railway was repaired, Zhu Zhanhe had such a luxurious special train built as a gift to Zhu Gaoxu. However, Zhu Gaoxu only rode it a few times. At other times, it was mostly used as a car exclusively for the royal family, such as the one above Empress Wei organized a group of ladies to travel to Beijing in a special train.

"Your Highness, is the only railway in Dahan from Beizhenggang to Xijing? Have other railways been built?"

Mufas asked again at this time.

"We are already planning. For example, we plan to build an eastward railway from Xijing to the east coast of Han Dynasty to strengthen our control of the east coast."

Zhu Zhanhe explained with a smile that Beizheng Port is on the west coast of Han Dynasty. If another railway is built directly to the east coast, it will connect the east and west coasts of Han Dynasty, which will greatly promote the domestic economic, political and military exchanges of Han Dynasty. .

"Tsk, tsk~, it's a pity that our Ottomans and the Han do not have adjacent territories. Otherwise, we could build a railway to the Ottomans and closely connect the two countries!"

While praising, Mufas deliberately changed the topic to Osman, and the purpose could not be clearer.

(End of this chapter)