C884 French Fleet was preparing

"We all know the program of studying abroad conducted by the Ryukyu. Since last year, the Ryukyu sent a total of three batches of foreign students to Prussia. At the same time, there are more than a hundred Chinese students studying in the UK, and there are two six-hundred American students in the United States who stun politicians in Washington... "

"Xiao Letian treats these foreign students so well that it's hard to imagine. They seem to be machines that were created solely for the sake of learning. The Letian Bank has set up all kinds of foundations, and all their profits are only used to help these students complete their studies without worry."

"Most people would be amazed at the Chinese people's efforts and admire the students' diligence, but in the eyes of the empire's intelligence officer, this batch of foreign students have already exposed Xiao Letian's many secrets …"

Molière's eyes revealed a crafty look, like a fox hiding in the forest and staring at his prey. "Your Majesty, out of over a thousand foreign students, half of them are military foreign students, and two-thirds of them are in the Naval Academy, what does this prove? This proves that the center of Xiao Letian's future strategy is the ocean … "

"For the remaining half of the students, two-thirds have applied for the field of metallurgy and mechanical manufacturing. It can be seen how Xiao Letian's future strategy will be to greatly develop the steam power s … This is a very normal thing to do. If a weak, newly formed race wants to gain an opportunity, they cannot rely on numbers. They can only work on quality … "

"Everything has proven that Xiao Letian had started to organize his steam power army very early on. While our Europe was still in a dilemma over how to eliminate the sail battleship, Xiao Letian was already at the forefront of the times … Now, Your Majesty, do you think it is impossible for Xiao Letian to own a Iron-armored Ship? "

Napoleon was a little moved. He could look down on the Great Qing and look down on the entire Asia, but he still held some admiration and hatred towards Xiao Letian.

How could a nobody four years ago not be admired as the leader of one of the few great powers in Asia in just four years?

Furthermore, Xiao Letian was widely acknowledged as a rich financial backer in the world. With his financial resources coupled with his Prussian industrial strength, he might even be able to create a strange battleship.

When Molière saw the glint in His Majesty's eyes, he knew that he had persuaded him to strike while the iron was still hot. "Your Majesty, not only that, we have also monitored all of the important targets of those foreign students …"

"For example, among the foreign students in Prussia, Xiao Letian's nephew is the leader of the Xiao Letian Guards, Lin Zhen is the son of the Ryukyu's President, Cai Bixia is the daughter of a great general in the navy, Cai Bixia … These executives will be the targets of our special surveillance! "

"However, one month ago … The leaders of these foreign students have suddenly 'disappeared'. Of course, Prussian authorities will not admit that these people have disappeared. The students still have records of borrowing books from the university library registration cards, and the professors will also produce clear diaries that clearly state when they went to school … "

"Even the landlords who rent apartments for students will prove how diligent these young Chinese are and how they learn late at night... However, from last month, our intelligence officer has not seen these people ever again! "

"Prussia has plenty of evidence that these students still exist, but no one can see them... What does this mean? "

With a bang, Napoleon III's fist smashed onto the table. He was not an idiot, as long as he was provided with enough information, he would be able to analyze the crux of the problem.

"You mean that Prussia and the Ryukyu have now collaborated to build an advanced battleship, and this warship is the ghost ship that was wreaking havoc in the Atlantic Ocean? Are the Chinese students and Prussian the masterminds? "This is too unbelievable …"

"Your Majesty, this conjecture is very reliable. Judging from the location of the accident, this battleship is heading south at high speed. It's very likely that this battleship wants to return to Asia …"

"Damn it, you think you can escape after getting hit? Do you think our France's navy doesn't exist? Tell me your plan … "

Molière said calmly: "The Glory s, pious signs, Gauls s and Holiness that General Bruce and I have brought back from Hong Kong are now docked at Toulon Port, undergoing upgrading and upgrading … I beg His Majesty to allow me and General Bruce to bring these four warships out to the sea, we are willing to chase this ghost ship! "Wash away our previous disgrace …"

"Are you sure? "What you have to face is a brand-new battleship that has no knowledge of its properties. I can understand how you feel about cleansing shame, but you have to be confident …"

"Your Majesty, please be at ease, I have participated in the entire process of upgrading the four warships in Toulon Port, the wooden hull has been coated with 120 mm thick steel plates, I do not believe that any cannons can penetrate our armor, all the pre-installed musket s have been eliminated, although the number of cannons have decreased, the quality has greatly improved, the reloading of rifled cannons and fixed artillery shells are all the latest models …"

"Your Majesty, I am confident. Please give me another chance …"

In the dark of the night, Molière's carriage quietly left the Versailles. Napoleon III nodded his head in the end, and all kinds of information indicated that there was only one mysterious warship in the Atlantic Ocean.

With a 4: 1 ratio, even if there was a technical difference, it shouldn't have been a crushing defeat, not to mention the four battleships had all been upgraded, so it shouldn't be a problem for them to obtain the data on first hand.

"Go Molière, I hope that you can learn from your previous failure. I will give you four battleships, do not let me down …"

Molière heard the hidden message and knew that the emperor was giving him his last chance. If he failed again, he would be completely abandoned, whether he was his favorite or not, it would be useless.

Seated on the train, Molière was signing the documents for the allocation of various materials. His subordinate, the intelligence officer, was sending a telegram to the General Bruce of Toulon City.

who received the telegram smashed the bottle on the table and shouted excitedly, "Assemble! Where are my soldiers?! Emergency Collection... "Finally, a chance for revenge has come. Pass my order to open the warehouse of the port and to resupply the warships in the ocean …"

"Children, we are going on an expedition. After 12 hours, we will set sail!"