"We are all aware of the study abroad program in the Ryukyus, and since last year, the Ryukyus have sent three groups of international students to Prussia, with a total of more than 800 students...... At the same time, there are more than 100 Chinese students studying in the UK, and there are two teams of 600 students in the United States, which have stunned the politicians in Washington......"

"Xiao Lotian is unimaginable to these international students, they seem to be completely machines born for learning, Lotte Bank has set up various foundations, and all the profits are only used for one purpose is to let these students complete their studies without worrying about food and clothing......"

"Most people are amazed by Chinese's generosity and admire the diligence of those students, but in the eyes of the empire's intelligence officers, this group of international students has actually exposed a lot of Xiao Letian's secret ......"

Molière's eyes released a sly gaze, like a fox hiding in the forest staring at his prey, "Your Majesty, among the thousands of international students, half of them are military students, and two-thirds of these students are filled with the Naval Academy, what does this prove? This proves that Xiao Letian's future strategic center is to ...... on the sea."

"Two-thirds of the remaining half of the international students have applied for metallurgy and machinery manufacturing, which shows that Xiao Letian's strategic pattern will definitely vigorously develop steam-powered ironclad battleships in the future...... This is also a very normal thing, an emerging and disadvantaged nation, if you want to play a chance, you can't rely on quantity, you can only work quality......"

"Everything proves that Xiao Lotian began to lay out a pure steam-powered ironclad navy very early, and when we in Europe were still struggling with how to eliminate the sail battleships of the past, Xiao Lotian was already at the forefront of the times...... Now, Your Majesty, do you think it is impossible for Xiao Lotian to have an ironclad ship?"

Napoleon III was a little moved, he could look down on the Qing Dynasty and the whole of Asia, but he still hated Xiao Letian with a little admiration.

How can a small character who was unknown four years ago become one of the few major power leaders in Asia in just four years, how can such a person not be admired.

Moreover, Xiao Lotian is recognized as a wealthy and big benefactor in all countries in the world, and his financial resources and Prussia's industrial strength may be really possible to make a strange warship.

Molière saw the flickering look in His Majesty's eyes, and he knew that he had already moved, so he hurriedly struck while the iron was hot: "Your Majesty, not only that, but for those international students, we have monitored some key targets......"

"For example, among the Prussian students, Xiang Ying, the nephew of Xiang Shaolong, the leader of Xiao Letian's Praetorian Guard, Lin Zhen, the son of Lin Yuanmiao, the Ryukyu Shangshu, and Cai Bixuan, the daughter of the admiral...... These executives are the ones we focus on monitoring after that!"

"But, a month ago...... The leaders of these international students suddenly 'disappeared', and of course the Prussian authorities would not admit that they had disappeared, and the students still had a record of borrowing books on the university library registration cards, and the professors would also issue a clear teaching diary clearly indicating when they had attended school......"

"Even the landlords of the apartments where the students are renting will attest to how hardworking these young Chinese are, studying late at night...... However, since last month, our intelligence officers have not seen these people in person!"

"There is innumerable evidence in Prussia that these students still exist, but no one can see them...... What does that mean?"

With a bang, Napoleon III slammed his fist on the table, he was not a fool, as long as he was given enough information, he could analyze the key core of the problem.

"You mean, now Prussia and the Ryukyus have cooperated to build an advanced warship, and this battleship is a ghost ship wreaking havoc in the Atlantic? Are those Chinese students and Prussians behind it? It's incredible......"

"Your Majesty, this inference is very reliable, and judging from the place where this accident occurred, this battleship is heading south at high speed, and it is likely that this battleship wants to return to Asia......"

"Damn, do you want to run away if you fight, when our French navy doesn't exist? tell me your plan......"

Molière said calmly, "The Glory, the Piety, the Gaul, and the Holiness that General Bruce and I brought back from Hong Kong are now docking at the Toulon military port for renovation and upgrading...... Please allow General Bruce and me to go to sea with these four ships, and we are willing to pursue this ghost ship......!

"Are you sure? You're going to face a brand new battleship that doesn't know its attributes at all, I can understand the feeling of washing away the shame, but you have to be sure......"

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I have participated in the whole process of upgrading and renovating these four warships in the port of Toulon, the wooden hull ships have been attached with steel plates with a thickness of 120 mm, I don't believe that any kind of artillery can penetrate our armor, the front-loading smoothbore guns have all been eliminated, although the number of guns has been reduced, the quality has been greatly improved, and the rear-loading rifled guns and fixed shells are the latest models......"

"Your Majesty, I have confidence, please give me another chance......"

In the dark night, Molière's carriage quietly left the Palace of Versailles, Napoleon III finally nodded, all kinds of intelligence showed that there was only one mysterious warship in the Atlantic, and it was believed that Prussia could not risk building two, after all, the ironclad ship was too expensive.

With a four-to-one strength comparison, even if there is a certain generation difference in technology, it should not be a fiasco, not to mention that the four warships have already been upgraded, and it should not be a problem to get first-hand information in a tie.

"Go Molière, I hope the last defeat will teach you a lesson, I'll give you four battleships, don't let me down......"

Molière heard the voiceover, he knew that His Majesty the Emperor was giving him one last chance, if he failed again, he would be completely abandoned, whether he was a favored vassal or not, it was useless, the empire really couldn't afford more defeats now.

Molière, sitting on the train, was signing documents for the transfer of various supplies, and his intelligence officers were sending a telegram to Major General Bruce in the port of Toulon.

Rear Admiral Bruce, who received the telegram, smashed the wine bottle on the table and shouted excitedly, "Assemble, my soldiers......! Finally, when I had the opportunity to take revenge, I sent my order to open the warehouse in the port, and the battleship was resupplied in the ocean......"

"Children, we're on an expedition, and in 12 hours, we're set sail!"

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