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With the unified implementation of the gold standard monetary policy, the economic and trade between Han and Western countries developed rapidly. Among them, the newly established German Empire had the closest economic exchanges with Han.
Han was the first to authorize German companies to use several bicycle-related patents such as pneumatic tires, gears, and inflatable cylinders, and only charged a small fee. Later, mortars, grenades and other new weapons invented and improved by Han and produced in Han
Domestic livestock, meat, fish and other agricultural products were also introduced to Germany, and the economic and trade volume between the two parties expanded year by year.
Based on the continuous introduction of Western technology, Han's local food canning and food refrigeration technology gradually developed. Especially after the introduction of new food refrigeration technology from Australia in 1875, the shelf life of fishery products and meat in Han was longer.
, more agricultural products can be transported to other regions by sea.
Benefiting from the expansion of maritime trade between Han and other countries, Yang Kaifu did not have to worry about the fish he caught not being sold and causing it to rot and smell. However, after sorting out the fish on the boat with his son, Yang Kaifu discovered that there were too many fish caught this time.
, and the fishing boats are too far away from the port. If they do not abandon some of the sea fish, it will be difficult for the fishing boats to return to the port before sunset.
The marine fish on the fishing boat were caught by Yang Kaifu with great difficulty. After arriving at the port, all these marine fish could be exchanged for white silver or shiny Han Yuan banknotes. Yang Kaifu was unwilling to throw away some of the marine fish, and was worried that it would be too late to go back.
, can't catch up with the time for the port merchants to collect the fish.
Unable to make a decision, Yang Kaifu remembered that a few years ago the official in charge of selling boats advised him to borrow more money from the government to buy a larger fishing boat equipped with a steam engine. If he had followed his advice and bought the larger fishing boat,
Not only can fishing boats pay off the money they owe the government earlier, they can also catch more fish without worrying about being able to catch them back.
When Yang Kaifu was regretting his original decision, he suddenly heard a soft cry from his son.
"Dad, look! That's a navy ironclad!"
"What a big ironclad ship!"
Following the direction of his son's finger, Yang Kaifu couldn't help but exclaimed.
"That's Chaoyang, the largest ironclad ship in the navy!"
Yang Guangzong excitedly said to the armored ship, "After the final exam, the principal took us to visit the naval base. I have seen this warship."
After the intermediate school students pass their final exams, the school will arrange for students to visit several universities and Navy and Army military bases to deepen students' understanding of universities, the Navy and the Army, and to provide reference for their academic choices after graduation.
"Dad, let's ask the navy for help and ask the navy to pull our fishing boat back to the port."
Seeing more than a dozen warships densely packed on the vast sea, Yang Guangzong was so excited that he spoke smoothly.
"Son, forget it. The navy goes to sea to perform military affairs. If our trivial matters delay the navy master's work, we can't afford it."
Out of the Chinese's fear of the government, Yang Kaifu immediately shook his head and objected.
Hetao County is close to the coast, and most of the local people make a living by fishing. When he was in school, the teacher told Yang Guangzong that when fishermen encounter danger at sea, they can ask for help from the navy or coast guard when they see them. However, their fishing boats are only used to carry fish.
Too much speed is slightly slower. As long as some sea fish are thrown away, the ship can return to the port before dark. It is not appropriate to ask for help from naval warships at this time.
After Yang Guangzong heard his father's words, he gave up the idea of asking for help from the navy in a moment of excitement. At the same time, Li Han and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Hu Yaji, who were preparing to go out to sea to carry out their mission, also saw small fishing boats anchored on the sea.
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"General Li, there seems to be an accident on the fishing boat in front. Do you want to send someone to respond?"
Li Han is the commander of the Navy's Second Fleet. Although Hu Yaji is the person in charge of this mission, he still seeks his opinion first to show respect.
"As it should be." Li Han nodded, beckoned and ordered a small gunboat to be sent close to the fishing boat to check the situation.
The fishing boat that appeared in front was just a small episode. After dispatching the gunboats, Li Han continued to talk to Hu Yaqi and said, "After escorting the six gunboats to Kismayo, the fleet will continue to sail along the east coast of Africa and pass through the Suez Canal."
Crossing the Red Sea, arriving in France via the Mediterranean route, the fleet then received two new warships at the French Mediterranean Shipyard, and then accompanied Mr. Hu to visit the German Empire."
"The Manchu Qing government sent Guo Songtao and Liu Xihong to serve as British and German diplomats for two years. His Highness was worried that Guo and Liu would hinder the cooperation between Western powers and Han Dynasty, so he took advantage of the opportunity of the navy to receive ironclad ships to go to Europe.
On the one hand, it is to use warships to boost the national prestige of our country of Han, and on the other hand, it is to deepen the cooperative relationship with Germany and prevent the Manchu and Qing government from causing discord."
"Since the National Defense Forces occupied northern Argentina, the Manchu and Qing government's awareness of the Han Dynasty has become increasingly intense. Although the National Defense Forces restrained the troops in northern Annan from conflict with the Manchu and Qing troops, they had no choice but to respond to the Manchu and Qing government's diplomatic alienation strategies.
Defend."
Li Han nodded in agreement, his face darkened by the sea breeze showing a steady expression.
Ten years later, Li Han was promoted from a down-and-out pirate to the commander of the Second Fleet, one of the two main fleets of the Han Navy. He took over the position of the former commander of the Second Fleet, Hans. His military rank surpassed the rank of colonel and became a commander.
Rear Admiral of the Han Dynasty.
After the Argentine War, the Navy and Army of the National Defense Forces did not experience a large-scale war for more than eight years. The positions of senior officers in the army entered a stable period after rapid promotion at the beginning.
On the navy side, there are only two generals, Chen Sen, commander of the First Fleet, and Li Han, commander of the Second Fleet. On the army side, Chen Guozhu, Li Sandou, and Zhang Ansong, three old Taiping soldiers who were former royal guards, have retired from active service. The army still has
There are less than ten generals, except for Li Mingyuan, the one with the highest military rank is lieutenant general.
The domestic population of Han Dynasty increased rapidly, and the size of the navy and army of the National Defense Force also expanded accordingly. The navy, including the Marine Corps, and the Frogman Troops totaled 4,200 people. Each of the four army divisions was expanded to 12,000 people, with a full strength of 16,000.
The three mixed brigades were expanded to 6,000 men, with a full strength of 9,000 men. The cavalry brigade and artillery brigade were expanded into a cavalry division and an artillery division, with a strength of 8,000 and 10,000 men respectively.
The Engineer Regiment, Gendarmerie Regiment, and Special Forces were expanded into the Engineer Command, the Gendarmerie Command, and the Special Forces Command, with a strength of 4,000, 3,000, and 1,500 personnel respectively.
The total strength of the army is 92,500, and the total strength of the navy and land forces is 96,700.
The nearly 100,000 field army is the main force of the National Defense Force. When encountering a war, the Han State can also launch a general mobilization order to recruit soldiers from the garrison, reserve militia, and young adults of appropriate age to supplement the main force of the field army.
