In fact, large ironclad ships, like most luxury cars, begin to depreciate as soon as they are purchased. Unless they can show their value in war, they will be a waste of money from the moment they are built.
The earliest and cheapest batch of six-level ironclads (Blücher) cost only 20 million silver coins. Zhu Cihong could make a huge profit by offering William III an installment payment of 100 million silver coins.
At least the cost of purchasing the warship, including the salaries of all the officers and soldiers on the ship over the years, plus the consumption of various supplies and fuel, can be earned back with profits.
Even if inflation is included, causing the cost per ton to rise to thirty silver coins, you can still earn a brand new ironclad ship of the same level.
Not to mention that William III will most likely choose the economical payment method, which is to send 60,000 young ladies in three batches to reduce his own procurement costs.
Suppose that all 60,000 Dutch ladies finally stay after a ten-year honeymoon, including the agency fee for William III and the settling-in fee for the other party's parents.
The total price was only 60 million silver coins, and Zhu Cihong could still afford it.
If it doesn't work, just give William III another Blücher with a ship age of more than 20 years...
When you are an emperor, you can be immoral, but you cannot be short of money, otherwise it will be someone else's turn to be the emperor!
Especially when it comes to cheating foreigners, of course it’s because of the evil nature!
The 60,000 young ladies are considered to have been screened, and we cannot let the crooked melons and inferior jujubes from the West come to the naval officers of the Ming Dynasty.
Whether these young ladies can be noticed by the soldiers or not depends on their fate.
Zhu Cixiang believed that the vast majority of officers and soldiers guarding overseas bases would choose the former when faced with a Dutch woman or an indigenous woman.
Since there were many young ladies involved, Zhu Cixiang also guessed how William III would behave.
That is to pack up most of the girls in Dutch Britain, which is a good way to digest the area.
Sending all 60,000 women of school age to the Ming Dynasty would mean that the local men on the island would lose the opportunity to choose a mate.
When these women returned, the youngest was already twenty-six years old.
Zhu Cixiang has no sympathy for the trash in Britain. Except for beauties and some of the men left behind for breeding, everyone else can just pack up and die...
There can be ex-British women in this world, but there is no need for the country of Britain.
The Ming Dynasty needs British women, the Netherlands needs British land, but neither the Ming Dynasty nor the Netherlands needs Britain!
This is a scourge of a country that will never exist now or in the future, and Zhu Cixiang will not let it resurgence!
After the absence of Britain in Western Europe, the problems of sea control and maritime trade were easily solved.
Spain, Britain's former ally, should also suffer the same fate. These two countries are superfluous.
Originally, if Britain and Spain did not come to attack the Ming Dynasty, if they took the initiative to please, maybe Zhu Cixiang would be lenient.
On the contrary, there is no need to consider their feelings...
For Zhu Cixiang and Ming Dynasty, it is only reasonable that these two countries cease to exist!
Simply sending out troops to formally eliminate these two countries was not enough, and Zhu Cixiang was also very worried.
Only by using the barter method to recruit another batch, or even several batches, of the working-age population can we take a step back from the bottom of the cauldron!
France and the Netherlands are short of labor, so it would definitely be inappropriate to directly ask for people.
So, Zhu Cixiang focused on the young lady!
In the same way, this is how a Blücher came to be acquired by Karl XI not long ago.
Ming's loan method for this ironclad ship is very flexible. As long as the other party can provide Ming with 10,000 men and women of the right age every year within ten years, regardless of race, plus two million silver coins and cans, steel, etc. worth two million silver coins. Just fur.
Sweden's actual expenditure is only 20 million silver coins, souvenirs are easy to produce, and the 100,000 people can be Slavic slaves.
What if not?
Then go catch it!
Do you think that Karl XI ordered the Swedish army to land on the southern coast of the Baltic Sea and expand the area of control just to compete with Sobieski for territory?
There is also good news, that is, Zhang Huangyan reported via wired telegram that when Sobieski led his troops to attack the city of Riga controlled by the Swedish army, he was shot dead on the spot by the defenders with artillery!
Perhaps for Zhu Cihong, Karl XI, and Ibrahim, this is a good day!
Sobieski had previously encouraged Leopold to attack the Warren area, but both sides suffered a defeat with the Austrian army.
Later, when Karl XI went to the Ming Empire, he led his troops to besiege Riga. Unexpectedly, not only did he lose his front teeth, but also his head!
Even if the Swedish army has not yet replaced the breech-loading cannon, it is already equipped with second-hand Royal Cannon.
Its rate of fire is ten times that of ordinary iron cannons, and the Polish army is no match for them in terms of cross-fire.
Before, Karl XI seemed to have smelled that Zhu Cihong didn't like Sobieski and Leopold very much, so he took advantage of the situation and purchased a large number of second-hand weapons and equipment that had been eliminated by the Ming army.
These things may not be considered advanced for the Ming army, but arming the Swedish army can definitely increase its combat effectiveness several times.
There are revolvers, machine guns, submachine guns, as well as new copper cannons and steam tanks. Of course, they have all suffered a certain amount of wear and tear, otherwise they would not be so cheap.
Under the premise of not engaging in high-intensity warfare, these weapons can fully exert their residual heat and can even be used for another five or six years.
The Ming Empire has always been good at purchasing weapons and equipment. The navy is the first class, the air force is the second class, and the army is the third class.
Although the army's treatment is the worst, compared with the procurement treatment of the armies of other countries, it is simply insignificant...
Except for the Dragoon Guards of Karl XI, most of the Swedish army is equipped with second-hand goods bought by His Majesty the King.
But relying on these second-hand goods, the more than a thousand defenders of Riga repelled the attack of 20,000 Bolivian troops, and also took Sobieski's life!
Two to three hundred miles north of Riga is Tallinn, opposite Tallinn is Helsinki in Sweden, and two to three hundred miles east of Tallinn is the Ming Dynasty's Polo Castle.
Obviously, if Sobieski captured Riga, the next step would be to attack Tallinn, running farther and farther on the road to death, and even threatening the safety of Polo Castle.
Fortunately, he didn't run far before he was shot dead by the Swedish defenders...
Will this affect the previous relationship between Sweden and Polly?
of course!
However, Karl XI, who had the support of the Ming Emperor, no longer cared about the feelings of King Polixin!
The Swedish army's tactics were not Tatar-style looting and guerrilla warfare, but positional warfare close to the Swiss army.
The quality of the infantry and artillery was very high, and they had already shone in the First European War.
After obtaining tanks from the Ming Empire, they quickly mastered infantry-tank coordination tactics.
Even in a field battle with the Polish army, the Swedish army with tanks was not afraid of the opponent's cavalry charge tactics.
The Polish army is relatively backward in terms of heavy weapons, and its modernization level is obviously inferior to that of its opponent.
This directly led to great difficulty in attacking the city. It was almost a replica of the Qing army, and it was not as good as the latter in terms of firepower.
Sobieski, who launched the attack during Karl XI's visit to the Ming Empire, was undoubtedly a scoundrel.
This also forced Karl XI to end his visit early, take the Northern Railway, and hurriedly set off back home.
No matter who Sobieski's successor was, Poli's actions disgusted Zhu Cihong.
Everyone is helping you restore your country, but you still have to push yourself further?
Zhu Cixi now really wants to see Karl XI teach those idiots in Poli.
In order to realize this little wish, before the other party left, Zhu Cixiang also gave him twenty "Albatross" fighter jets and supporting fuel, ammunition, and parts as a courtesy to the landlord!
Since it was given as a free gift, the number was not large, but for the Polish ground troops who lacked anti-aircraft firepower, twenty Swedish fighter planes could kill many of them...
Polly also established an air force, but his master was the French Air Force, while the Swedish Air Force was a master of the Ming Air Force, and the level of the masters was high.
If Louis XIV secretly supported Polit, then Zhu Cihong would acquiesce in the court's help to Sweden.
It is equivalent to fighting a proxy war in Eastern Europe, which ultimately consumes France's national power.
If Louis XIV wants to play, we will play with him.
Ou Huang doesn't want to play, and Bo Li himself certainly can't afford it.
If Karl XI is annoyed, Poli will definitely not be able to win a one-on-one challenge against Sweden.
Sobieski just died...
Can this be settled like this?
Anyway, Zhu Cixi is just watching the excitement and doesn't mind the trouble. The bigger the noise you two make, the better!
On the surface, he could not go too far, but privately, Zhu Cixiang sent a telegram to his disciples.
In view of the excessive damage to weapons and equipment in the battle against Donglu in the previous two years, it is not conducive to the training and alert of the King's Division in the future.
Let Zhang Huangyan decommission some of the light and heavy weapons. The first batch of about 50,000 people will be transported to the warehouse of Boluo Fort for storage...
Once the war gets serious, after Karl XI writes an IOU and gives it to the Ming Dynasty Ambassador in Sweden, he can send someone to pick up the goods directly from the warehouse.
The second batch of weapons and equipment of the same size was transported to Sevastopol on the Crimean Peninsula, making it easier for Ibrahim to send people to pick up the goods.
Typically, within five days, these weapons can be on the battlefield.
If the situation is really urgent, Zhang Huangyan can also dispatch a fleet of two to three hundred "Hercules" aircraft to carry out air transportation for allies.
Within Europe, the war on braids has come to an end, but the war on other subjects is far from over!
If you don't take action, what will happen to me? ? ?
Zhu Cixiang believed that in order to obtain the 550 million "free bill award" and spend several battleships in vain, Louis XIV's thoughts were focused on Brazil.
Poirot was also gearing up to seize the southern region of Brazil, expand the empire's territory to its limit, and become the most meritorious emperor in the history of the empire.
After the Battle of Volyn, Ibrahim was busy consolidating his territory in Eastern and Southern Europe, especially ensuring that the bridgehead of Hungary would not be lost.
William III, who was unwilling to pay more, followed in the footsteps of Karl XI and began to exchange beautiful girls on his territory for large ironclad ships.
Everyone seemed to have their own careers. Only Sobieski, who was not doing his job properly, finally fell on the road to death and was hammered to death by the descendants of the God of Thunder...
Later, Sobieski's successor Augusta, who was also the elector of German Saxony, sent people to Polo Castle.
The Ming Empire was required not to aid Sweden, but to break off diplomatic relations with Sweden. At the same time, it was required to give Polly military assistance worth about 50 million silver coins free of charge. Even the purchase list was ready!
Considering that he has half a million troops under his command, Augusta thought it was reasonable to give each of his men equipment worth one hundred silver coins...
Zhu Cixi directly chose to ignore this justifiable request, and at the same time put Zhang Huangyan's troops on alert to guard against possible invasion by the enemy!
Once an invading enemy is found to have entered the territory of the Ming Dynasty, it must be attacked violently, without caring about things outside the battlefield.
This guy probably ate a few bowls of dry rice, but he doesn’t know how much he weighs...
Maybe it was because I was beaten too lightly by the braids!
Zhu Cixiang hadn't seen this kind of forgetfulness in many years.
Half a month later, Augusta's envoy took a train to Beidu.
He spoke brazenly, believing that Braid had previously plundered the Saxony region and harmed the interests of His Majesty the King.
The braids were driven to Europe by the Ming Empire, so this loss must be borne by the Ming Empire!
The specific amount is a jaw-dropping 100 million silver coins!
Zhu Cixiang was very puzzled by this. Could it be that the end of this king's brain circuit is the heel?
He is the first person in the world who dares to ask for money so stubbornly from me!
Zhu Cixiang really wanted to give the special envoy a big ticket worth one billion ghost coins, saying that there was no need to look for it!
Is this a claim?
It was obvious that he was trying to extort money from me!
If you are willing to ask for benefits in a low voice, maybe you can agree to it.
But asking for money in this way...
Feel sorry!
I don’t have a penny!
If I didn’t give you a big mouth, I would be considered very civilized!
Thinking about it on the other hand, there is a good side to this matter.
In the future, when the Swedish army invades Polly and even Saxony, they can arrest beautiful young ladies...
If that guy Karl asks his men to capture more young ladies, he can get less money. It’s really a good way to get the best of both worlds!
After this incident, Zhu Cihong was able to accept that the northern area of Prepolis would become Sweden's sphere of influence.
It doesn't matter that Sweden has a small population. Just catch more girls and then you can have as many children as you want.
As long as the "pop" is done properly, doubling the population in ten years is not a dream!
Sweden has winter for five months a year, so everyone is free to have children and have fun...
As for Augusta, Zhu Cihong believed that Karl taught him how to be a king at the right time.
If the other party accepts it humbly, he may still be able to remain the king.
Otherwise, he would not even be able to become the Elector of Saxony!
The king was furious when Augusta's envoy reported to him that he had not received even a single silver coin.
Curse Zhu Cixi not to have a good death, and at the same time, let him know how powerful he is before he dies!
Augusta had written to Leopold before, inviting him to send troops to help.
Also invited were Duke Frederick of Brandenburg-Prussia, Duke Brownschweig-Lünenberg of Hanover, King Frederik IV of Denmark, Dukes of Mecklenburg-Schwerin - William and Adolf, William III, Deacon of the Netherlands.
Louis XIV was also invited, but His Majesty the European Emperor excused himself directly on the excuse that the treasury was empty and it was not appropriate to send troops at the moment...
