My Italy

Let’s finish first on how Cosentz trains new recruits. Because the Navy is currently most concerned about the bidding for new warships, 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 the many shipyards, the Venetian Naval Shipyard and the Andozal Shipyard are 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 unknown 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. However, unlike other designers, 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 complacent. This time I want you to leave the venue crying."

The two old guys got into a fight 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 having said that, when the two designers were exchanging feelings, who would dare to step 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 asked Benedetto Brin while pouting at Vittorio Cuniberti, who was sitting at the other end and chatting with other designers.

"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."

Bryn'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 they heard someone announcing their arrival at the door. "The Lord Admiralty is here!"

Following this announcement, everyone in the venue immediately ended their conversation. They quickly and neatly stood at the door to greet Admiral Golek, who held the power of the navy.

The door was pushed open, and Admiral Gorek and other senior naval officials entered the venue. The Admiral seemed to be in good spirits. After entering the venue, he had a friendly conversation with everyone.

"Hello, Mr. Jamie."

"Hello, Your Excellency, General."

"Hello, Mr. Burnett."

"Hello, Your Excellency, General."

"..."

After talking all the way to the end, Admiral Golek came to the two most famous designers. How should I put it, as the most outstanding warship designer, he has some preferential treatment, which can be seen from Admiral Golek's greetings.

"Hello, Mr. Bran, I hope your design this time can open my eyes."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Mr. Breen, I have high expectations for you."

"As you wish, Your Excellency."

Admiral Golek's conversation with the two people was obviously different from other people. 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 spoke. "Okay, I won't waste everyone's time. Now I announce the start of the bidding conference for new warships."

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 began to roll the names according to the order of the shipyard.

"Bologni Shipyard."

As the Navy called the roll call, the designers of the Bologna Shipyard immediately came on stage with the design drawings.

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.

But looking at the Bologna Shipyard as a whole in Italy, this is not enough. It is precisely because of this that the Navy puts the shipyard first.

There is no way to let the Bologna shipyard come to power first. This is also a painstaking effort of the navy. If the Venetian Naval Shipyard and the Androsal Shipyard, which have two major designers, start the discussion first, will other shipyards still have a chance? With the pearl in front, what kind of plan can I 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 for a warship with a standard displacement of 15,500 tons, with a full load of 16,480 tons, a maximum speed of 17.8 knots, and a maximum sailing range of 4,000 kilometers. The armor complies with the requirements of the Navy, but the main belt is too narrow, which makes the Navy dissatisfied. As for the artillery, it met the requirements of the navy, 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 didn't 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 plans proposed by several shipyards all have their own shortcomings. Either the speed is slow, the armor is not enough, or it is a problem of firepower. It feels like none of their designers have come up with a work that the Navy is satisfied with, so they can only wait for the plans from 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.