flstandardbreds Chapter 168 Sell! Why not sell!
Chapter 168 Sell! Why not sell!
The Minister of Burnia received a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Amerlane, in which Amerlane expressed its willingness to establish diplomatic relations with Burnia, with both sides exchanging ministers and recognizing each other.
Moreover, at Alice's behest, some officials in Amelansi privately revealed their willingness to sell old naval ships to Burnia.
"You mean... you can sell the ship!"
"Ah, in principle, the sale of naval ships requires the approval of Parliament and His Excellency the President."
The minister was overjoyed, after all, although the number of ships in Burnia was sufficient, they had been suppressed by the church for hundreds of years, and now Ameliansi said they could be sold!
"That's great news!"
Both Burnia and Amelansi share the same goal: to suppress the Church, a massive political entity with a large population and resources that make it capable of confronting any nation.
The Church of Burnia has long been persecuted!
"Of course, would you like to go for a walk? I know a nice park for walking, how about the Navy Dockyard?"
As for the demons, Burnia originally approached them with the attitude of "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," but now it seems they're good people. What demons? Where are the demons?
When the news reached the country, it immediately caused a huge uproar in the Royal Navy of Burnia. Amerlani put their so-called "powered ships" and "iron ships" in the shop window, and they could be bought with just a lot of money!
A motorized sailing ship equipped with muzzle-loading guns carrying armor-piercing and explosive shells costs only 30,000 burnia pounds! Larger, fast capital ships cost 110,000 pounds, and ironclads cost 300,000 pounds!
Although capital ships and ironclads were more expensive than sailing battleships (100,000 pounds!), the problem was that those cannons were incredibly powerful, and the ships were extremely fast!
Not to mention ironclad warships! Those are ironclad warships!
Of course, the demons subtly told them that since it was a showcase product, there was no such thing as an exclusive buyer. One of the demon officials privately said that if the price was right, either the church or the desert empire could buy it.
After all, they are all outdated warships. It doesn't matter who they are sold to. Does that mean the other party can't build such things if they don't sell to them? Impossible. The number of church students studying abroad is increasing day by day. This is a fact. After all, they are spending large sums of holy coins in the country. No one can pretend not to see gold. Once capitalists see the money in the hands of church students studying abroad, they can ignore the cross pendants on their chests.
So, while Amelansi is outwardly hostile to the Church, the demons are indiscriminate in their arrival, with students and trading ships landing at the port in droves. If it weren't for the official ban, churches might have already appeared within Amelansi's borders.
Meanwhile, the Burnia ambassador quickly brought back news from his homeland—a “friend” wearing a tricorn hat and a red military uniform—who was strolling along the docks with the demons. This news undoubtedly piqued the interest of the Royal Navy.
"That's right. Although these ships have fewer cannons than first-class warships, their low freeboard and long-range cannons make our existing warships helpless. The demons have hinted that if we have money, they can sell the technology and production lines of those naval cannons as well. If we have a little more money, they can sell even more."
"They are not afraid of us..."
Prime Minister Eden of Burnia looked at the minister's assistant with some disbelief. The army and navy were still replacing their Minié rifles, while Amelansi said he could sell them the technology for breech-loading rifles, and even the field artillery of the army.
"Who knows, but the demons have already put a lot of things on the shelves."
"Mr. Navy Minister, Madam. Army Minister, what are your opinions?"
"We can buy back some of the Demon Clan's ships, and have the San Marco Shipyard take charge of the evaluation, surveying, and modification. As for ironclad ships, it would be best to buy back one or two, so that we won't have to worry about the Church Navy."
"The Army is open to breech-loading artillery and rifles and can buy some to test them."
The Prime Minister nodded. After all, Burnia is a maritime nation, and the Royal Navy is doing everything it can to create an advantage. Now, a ready-made opportunity is presented to them. The ships that the demons are selling are all excellent ships. The whole country is trying to strengthen its navy, and Parliament will pass the naval ship purchase bill.
"My lord, our spies from Burnia have reported that the Kingdom of Burnia has submitted a request to the Demon Clan to purchase ships."
"Oh? Interesting, those kittens actually hooked up with the demon?"
"The demons want to sell their warships? Interesting. Their warships are powerful, without a doubt. Perhaps the goddess isn't good at shipbuilding."
"Are we...?"
"We're also buying warships from the devils of hell? Interesting... Do you think Her Majesty the Goddess would allow it?"
"As far as I know, the Goddess's teachings do not forbid making deals with the devil, especially since it benefits the Holy Navy in protecting Her faith..."
Is it feasible?
"The demons haven't forbidden us from buying their goods, have they? Since warships are also commodities, why don't we...?"
"Then let your men handle it, and don't make a fuss about it."
Alice had just proposed selling naval warships when, unexpectedly, many countries immediately became eager to participate. Envoys from several countries began to come and inquire about the prices of naval vessels. The Type 90 gunboat was the most popular item, as it was not expensive and most countries could use it as their main warship.
"Leaving aside Brunia and her lover, um... Toscama also sent envoys, as did the Indianapolis Kingdom and the Olvado Federation. These two countries also sent naval officers and envoys. Oh, and there's also the Southern Seris Court and the Northern Seris Empire in the east."
Indianapolis and Olvado?
"Those are two countries on the island of Dalat in the east, one in the south and one in the north, which were divided under the influence of the Seris Empire. Indianapolis in the north is pro-Seris, while Olvado in the south is pro-Caliphate."
"interesting."
"As for the Seris Empire, we have always thought of it as a unified great empire. But now, based on the intelligence we have, we believe that the so-called Seris is a vast cultural territory that is unified but has subtle differences. Within the so-called Seris, the elves have split into different tribes and countries... And the so-called Seris orthodoxy is currently in a civil war between the northern and southern factions."
"They need a navy too?"
Alice looked at Lavinia Olicas with a question in her eyes.
"Of course, after all, in the more eastern part of them, there are numerous political powers on the Sun Islands, and in their southwest, apart from the many small island nations in the South Pacific, there is also the so-called Australian Senate government further south. Most of these countries are inextricably linked to the ocean."