My Italy

After seeing everyone else go out, Admiral Gorek showed a wry smile. "Two designers, you have given me a difficult problem."

The admiral's words left the two designers wondering what to say, but as the heads of the two major shipyards, they needed to find a way at this time.

"Your Excellency, Admiral, according to our battleship plan, we only need 24.8 million lire to build one."

The person who spoke was the person in charge of the Venetian Naval Shipyard. Seeing His Excellency the Minister of the Navy in a dilemma, he took out his ultimate move.

When he saw that the enemy was so unreasonable, he was not polite as the person in charge of the Andoshar Shipyard. He immediately answered without waiting for Admiral Golek to answer. "Our plan only requires 25.4 million li to pull one ship."

Don't blame Andoshar Shipyard for asking a higher price, because its plan requires a lot of power, and this money cannot be saved at all.

Admiral Golek, who was worried about what to choose, watched the two shipyard leaders start a price war. He was a little angry and laughed. Although price is very important, can the current problem of warship selection be solved by price? , well, he was indeed a little moved. However, considering the power behind this warship purchase, he temporarily put aside the idea of ​​determining the price.

"Two, but that's it. I need to talk to two, not three, designers."

So the two shipyard leaders could only stop trying to win with price, and could only look at their chief designers, hoping that they could win next.

After the two shipyard leaders left, Admiral Gorek spoke. "Three of you, I honestly want all of your design plans, but the Navy currently only has so much money, so I would like to ask if you can combine your plans and come up with a more perfect warship."

Well, when facing Admiral Gorek, the three designers communicated with their eyes. In fact, they were mentally prepared for Admiral Gorek to let them stay.

"But it will take time, and it won't be much worse than a redesign."

Brin spoke first, and his words were acquiesced by Bran and Vittorio.

Because the admiral's idea seems simple, but it is very difficult in actual operation. Any change requires precise calculations, let alone combining the two design drawings to extract the advantages of each. Brin said three months, and this was all assuming everything went well.

Facing the words of the three designers, Admiral Golek thought for a while and then answered. "Then you go and prepare first and let me think about it."

Faced with the Minister of the Navy who had the final say on the new warship, the three designers had no choice but to wait for the admiral to consider it himself.

However, although there was no decision made on the spot, Admiral Gorek would not let the three people go just like that. Then the Minister of the Navy personally sent the three people out, and no one else received this courtesy.

Outside the Navy Building, two carriages were waiting for three designers. After leaving, the three people appeared in front of two carriages.

Naturally, the two old enemies needed another cordial greeting, "Brin, I feel that your work this time is very different from your previous style. Could you please ask someone for help?"

Bran, who was speaking, glanced at Vittorio standing aside, his intention was very obvious.

Faced with the ridicule of his old rival, Brin did not deny it. "It doesn't matter if you ask for help, but you have no one to help you. I don't know how many people have been angered by this foul mouth, and no one is willing to work with you."

Two famous Italian warship designers were talking back to each other outside the naval building like children, and they were not afraid that the guards next to them would see the joke.

Afterwards, the designers belonging to the two shipyards got on their carriages and left.

Vittorio, who was sitting with chief designer Bryn in the carriage, looked dazed and somewhat silent.

Brin, who noticed something strange about his situation, asked with concern. "What's the matter, Vittorio?"

Faced with Brin's inquiry, Vittorio answered casually. "It's nothing, I just feel a little uncomfortable and want to go back and take a rest."

Faced with Vittorio's answer, Brin didn't pay much attention. "Well, go back and take a rest early. Today is not over yet. We have a lot to do."

When the three designers left in the carriage, Admiral Golek, the Minister of the Navy, was also sitting on the carriage. There was a package next to his seat, which contained the drawings from the two major designers.

The carriage came all the way to the palace, and Admiral Gorek came to Carlo with the package and the leadership of the guards.

That's right, Admiral Gorek planned to ask His Majesty the King for his opinion when he was undecided. Of course, this is not because he thinks that the king knows more about warships than he does, but when he can't make up his mind, letting the king make the choice can also increase the king's favor for the navy. He is not as infallible as the army. stubborn old man.

"Your Majesty, please take a look, these are the two design drawings that our navy is most interested in."

Admiral Golek opened the drawings and introduced to Carlo the performance of the warships in these two drawings. Carlo stood beside him, listening to his explanation carefully.

After Admiral Gorek finished explaining, Carlo couldn't help but praise. "Very good. Both drawings are excellent."

Carlo's praise was sincere. Although he didn't know much about the navy, he still had some preliminary knowledge. We must know whether any of the warships currently equipped by various countries can compete with it. As long as this warship is built, it will be a worthy benchmark for the world.

Apart from anything else, its speed of up to 18-19 knots is beyond the reach of other battleships. This reaches the speed of cruisers from various countries. With the speed of cruisers and the armor and firepower of battleships, who can be its opponent?

"Your Excellency, Admiral, do you want me to choose?"

Since Admiral Gorek went to great lengths to show himself two drawings, his intention is self-evident.

"Yes, Your Majesty. It is very difficult for our Admiralty to choose, so it can only be decided by Your Majesty."

Faced with Carlo's inquiry, Admiral Gorek did not deny it at all. Of course, he had a little more to think about. If His Majesty liked both, what if he told them to build two ships each?

Although this probability is far out of reach, we are afraid of the eventuality. If this happens, it will not mean that the Navy will gain another ship.

But unfortunately, Carlo did not say what the Admiralty wanted to hear, but asked him about it. "So what is the approach your navy has chosen?"

Facing Carlo's question, Admiral Gorek spoke truthfully. "We let designers from both parties cooperate and strive to come up with a warship that combines the advantages of both."

"In that case, then do it your way."

Carlo also did some Tai Chi and put the question back. Because he, like Admiral Gorek, was very satisfied with both plans, professional matters should be left to professionals.

Carlo's words surprised Admiral Golek. He did not expect the king to give him such a reply.

So he stepped forward and put away the design drawings, preparing to return to the Navy Department to study it.

But at this time, the king's voice came from behind. "Perhaps new warships should consider the advantage of speed more."

Carlo's words made Admiral Gorek smile.