Let's finish first on how Cosentz trains new recruits. Because the Navy is currently most concerned about the bidding for new warships, and the formation of the Marine Corps needs to be ranked behind.
Out of the importance of new warships, Admiral Golek, as the Minister of the Navy, personally participated in the bidding process.
This tender requires the construction of three new main battleships, so even if the requirements for new warships are so stringent this time, in the face of such a large contract, major shipyards are gearing up to try to get a piece of the pie.
Therefore, at the bidding meeting, each shipyard came with what they thought was the best warship plan, so they came with full confidence. However, among many shipyards, the Venice Naval Shipyard and the Androsal Shipyard were the most confident.
, because they have two of the best warship designers in Italy.
While no one from the Navy has come to host the bidding work, the major shipyards have taken this opportunity to start exchanging feelings. Of course, it is unclear whether any private agreement can be reached after these exchanges.
Unlike shipyard directors, ship designers are much simpler. They mostly exchange their own experiences. Warship design cannot be done behind closed doors. You must absorb other people’s excellent ideas to make yourself better. But with other designers
Differently, as the two most famous designers in Italy, other designers do not dare to step forward due to their high status.
So in a corner of the venue, two of Italy's best warship designers were having a friendly exchange.
"Brin, you're not dead yet. You've been hiding in Genoa for so long without saying a word. I thought I wanted to attend your memorial service?"
"Bran, don't be proud, this time I want you to leave the venue crying."
The two old men were at loggerheads as soon as they met, but judging from their expressions, it was like two good friends meeting each other, but the words in their mouths were not so nice.
Of course, this is also the reason why there is no one else around the two of them, so they can hear such words. But then again, when the two designers are exchanging feelings, who is not short-sighted enough to dare to come forward and join in the fun.
However, after a brief cordial greeting, the two then chatted about other topics.
"That one must be your successor."
Bernardito Brin pursed his lips to Vittorio Cuniberti, who was sitting at the other end, chatting with other designers, and asked Benedetto Brin.
"I don't deserve this title. I can only be regarded as a leader."
Listening to his old rival's words, Brin shook his head and answered.
Facing Brin's answer, Bran suddenly turned serious. "Let me ask you something."
"explain."
"The Venice-class armored patrol you developed, is it you or that young man who is responsible for it?"
Facing Bran's words, Bryn smiled bitterly. "Didn't I say it before? Vittorio is mainly doing it."
"real?"
"Yes, I am just helping to fill in the gaps for Vittorio's credit."
Brin's words caused a strange expression to flash in Bran's eyes, but he hid it quickly and did not let his old rival see it.
The short communication time always ended so quickly. Everyone in the venue did not chat for long before someone announced at the door. "The Minister of the Navy is here!"
Following this announcement, everyone in the venue immediately ended their conversation, and they quickly and neatly stood at the door to greet Admiral Gorek, who held the power of the navy.
The door was pushed open, and Admiral Gorek, headed by Admiral Gorek, led other senior naval officials into the venue. It seemed that the Admiral was in good spirits. After entering the venue, he chatted with everyone in a friendly manner.
"Hello, Mr. Jamie."
"Hello, Your Excellency, General."
"Hello, Mr. Burnett."
"Hello, Your Excellency, General."
"..."
After talking all the way to the end, Admiral Gorek came before the two most famous designers. How should I put it, as the most outstanding warship designer, he received some preferential treatment, which can be seen from Admiral Gorek's greetings.
"Hello, Mr. Bran, I hope your design this time can open my eyes."
"Yes, Your Excellency."
"Mr. Breen, I have high expectations for you."
"As you wish, Your Excellency."
Admiral Golek's conversation with the two men was obviously different from other people's. This was something that other designers couldn't envy at all. This required proof of strength.
After talking with a group of people, Admiral Gorek went directly to the main seat. After everyone else took their seats, Admiral Gorek said. "Okay, I won't waste everyone's time. Now I will announce the details of the new warship.
The bidding meeting begins."
As Admiral Golek announced that the bidding conference was about to begin, the designers in the venue took out their carefully prepared drawings and prepared to go on stage to explain the details of their works to the Navy.
Of course, this needs to be done one by one, and the Navy started to roll the names according to the order of the shipyard.
"Bologni Shipyard."
As the Navy called the roll call, the designers from Bologna Shipyard immediately came to the stage with the design drawings.
The Bologna shipyard is located in Naples, where it is a very powerful shipyard and has built a variety of cruisers, gunboats, and other ships for the Italian Navy.
It's just that when looking at the Bologna shipyard as a whole in Italy, it's a bit unsatisfactory. It is precisely because of this that the Navy puts the shipyard first.
There is no way to let the Bologna shipyard take the stage first. This is also a painstaking effort of the navy. If the Venetian Naval Shipyard and the Andozal Shipyard, which have two major designers, start the talk first, will other shipyards still have a chance? There are pearls ahead.
, what kind of plan can you come up with to impress the navy?
Therefore, this naval tender will start with weak shipyards.
However, the designers of the Bologna Shipyard clearly failed to live up to the Navy's hard work. Under the explanation of its chief designer, the Bologni Shipyard's plan clearly failed to meet the Navy's requirements.
The Bologna Shipyard proposed a plan, which is a warship with a standard displacement of 15,500 tons. Its full load is 16,480 tons, its maximum speed is 17.8 knots, and its maximum sailing range is 4,000 kilometers. The armor complies with the requirements of the Navy, but its main installation belt is too narrow, which makes the Navy
Not very satisfied. As for the artillery, it met the Navy's requirements, but it lost too many points in terms of armor and speed.
So after the designers of the Bologna shipyard finished speaking, there was a lot of discussion from the navy, which made the representatives of the Bologna shipyard feel a little embarrassed.
Fortunately, the Navy did not care too much and continued to call the next shipyard to come forward to demonstrate its plan.
But sometimes, giving a chance may not be useful. The next several shipyards came up with plans, all of which have their own shortcomings. Either the speed is slow, the armor is not enough, or there is a problem of firepower. I feel that their designers are all
There is no work that the navy is satisfied with, so it seems that it can only wait for the plans of the two major shipyards.
And soon, it was the turn of the Venice Naval Shipyard.
When the call came to the Venice Naval Shipyard, designer Bran walked onto the stage with his design drawings.
