After sending off the Germans, Xu Jie did not get even a day of rest. On the afternoon of the day the Germans left Tianjin, Nie Shicheng and two Japanese boarded the flagship of the Beiyang Fleet. And these two Japanese Xu Jie are quite familiar, one is Uemura Hikonojo, who was captured by Xu Jie in the Battle of Toshima and then imprisoned in the prisoner of war camp for more than a year, and the other is Inoue Yoshishin who accompanied Ito Hirobumi to Tianjin.

"I don't know what the two of you are doing." Looking at the two high-ranking officers of the Japanese Navy, Xu Jie couldn't help frowning.

"This is a personal letter from Prime Minister Katsukaishu of the Imperial Japanese Empire, and the war between the Japanese Army and the Russian Army continues, but I am very short of enough artillery and other heavy weapons, so if I can, I hope that your country can provide some help to our country. Of course, this help is paid. Inoue said respectfully.

"This is a problem that the army should worry about, how can you let the navy take care of it?" Xu Jie asked very puzzled.

"Most of the generals of the Japanese Army were punished by law for war crimes and atrocities committed during the war...... The rest of the generals had to defend Japan. Inoue explained.

"This is not bad, either in the squad room, or in the opening of the film with the Russians, now the army system that the Japanese Army has built out for more than 20 years is completely no threat to Beiyang." Xu Jie said proudly in his heart..........

"Aren't you allowed to buy the equipment of the Japanese Army in accordance with the terms of the treaty?" Xu Jie asked suddenly.

"Lord Xu, you should know that the Japanese Army has a large number of Russian weapons, such as 107mm heavy artillery and 120mm heavy guns, as well as Mosinagan rifles, etc., but now that Russia and Japan are at war, China is obviously unable to obtain corresponding ammunition and parts from Russia, and these weapons do not match China's original industrial system. And for various reasons, the military-industrial system of our country has been fragmented. Therefore, we can only ask the Beiyang side for help, and for the sake of common interests, we hope that the Beiyang side can help. I, the Japanese Empire, will always remember the great kindness of the North Sea. After speaking, Inoue Yoshishin bowed.

"Holy. What kind of world is this? The speed of conversion between friend and foe is too fast. At first, you still beat you to death. Now the Japanese have begun to vigorously advocate friendly relations, and the Japanese are really good-skinned. Xu Jie's heart was full of contempt. But there is no one in this world who can't get along with money, if you can take advantage of this time. If you dispose of all kinds of non-standard equipment in the Beiyang system, you can not only earn a lot of money, but also cause great trouble to the Russians.

"I agree with this in principle, but I need to put together some information before I discuss this with you. Tomorrow, by tomorrow afternoon at the latest, I think I'll be able to sort it out. Xu Jie thought for a while and said..........

"Then please Lord Xu." Inoue said.

And after Inoue Yoshishin and Uemura Hikonojo left. Nie Shicheng did not leave. Instead, he took out a large amount of information, and then said: "Lord Xu, Lord Zhongtang plans to use this opportunity to survive, you can make good use of this opportunity." After speaking, Nie Shicheng smiled proudly.

"Naturally, no problem." Xu Jie Xiaozhe replied. Then he began to compare the data with Nie Shicheng to formulate which products needed to be disposed of. First of all, the first batch to be dealt with must be a variety of old-fashioned rifles equipped with Beiyang, these calibers and performance of various things are definitely a burden for the current Beiyang Army, whether from the perspective of improving combat effectiveness or logistics supply, these things must be disposed of.

After seeing Nie Shicheng nodding in agreement, Xu Jie added a large number of small cannons with a high rate of fire such as Grimm machine guns and 2-pounder guns to the list of Japanese sales. These things are already unsuitable for use in the Beiyang Army. Against infantry. Beiyang has new machine guns, mortars and ping-pong guns. And these bulky old rapid-fire guns are not suitable for infantry equipment, and oversized targets can be easily eliminated by the opposing artillery. Against the opponent's artillery, these things are not capable. Naturally, these chicken-like things also need to be disposed of. …………。

And when Xu Jie continued to talk about looking at those old-fashioned 75mm Krupp guns, Nie Shicheng's face changed significantly. "These can be used with one kind of ammunition with my new Beiyang artillery. I'm afraid it's not good to sell it. Nie Shicheng asked tentatively.

"These guns have been used for too long, the design and structural strength are not good, and with the overuse in the war, these goods will not last for several years. And the old doesn't go, the new doesn't come. "For the future development of the army, there is no one in the world who knows more than Xu Jie. In 1897, Schneider's 75mm gun came out. The impact of this rapid-fire tube retreat gun on land warfare can be described as subversive. Its role is definitely no less than that of a heavy machine gun. It can be said that the rapid-fire of field artillery and machine guns together determined the situation of land warfare in World War 1!

"The old doesn't go, the new doesn't come? Does Lord Xu have something new? With the rise of Xu Jie's status, even a Beiyang giant like Nie Shicheng has changed his name.

"Within 2 years...... Our Beiyang Army of the Qing Dynasty will be equipped with new rapid-fire artillery, and if we don't dispose of these things, how can we have those formations in Beiyang to equip new artillery. Xu Jie said meaningfully.

"So that's it for now?" Nie Shicheng nodded with satisfaction. Regarding Xu Jie's words, Nie Shicheng still believes ..........

"I wonder now, why didn't the Japanese order weapons to the countries of Europe?" Nie Shicheng asked.

"Maybe far water can't quench your thirst. The size of the British army was not large in the first place, and as for France and Germany, it was probably not like offending Russia, and Italy? How to say it, I am dealing with the affairs of Abyssinia, and my own consumption is not small. In the end, Xu Jie was still a little embarrassed about the combat effectiveness of the Italian Army. The Italian Army, with a large number of new equipment, was not defeated by the African buddies in a single battle, as it has in history. And then there is compensation. But the Italian Army, armed with a large number of new weapons, only had an advantage on the battlefield!

"I see. In addition, the Japanese are planning to order some shore guns, and they are still in a hurry. Nie Shicheng said.

"Also, the batteries in the vast majority of Japan's ports have been cleaned by the Beiyang Fleet, and the current Japanese coast is undefended for the Russians. And because of the time problem, it is obviously impossible for the British to immediately give the Japanese spot, so now, there is only Beiyang. Xu Jie analyzed.

"Lord Xu doesn't plan to dispose of those old 240 land guns and 210 naval guns to the Japanese." Nie Shicheng ......... with a weird smile.

"Why not? For a long time to come, it is possible that Beiyang will use British artillery as the standard armament of the navy. There would be no point in keeping those old guns. If you don't take advantage of this opportunity to clear your position at once. Is it still in the museum? ”。 Xu Jie said proudly.

"Mr. Leo, the commissioner of Italy, is right, Jishi is more suitable as a businessman." Nie Shicheng laughed. Nie Shicheng can already imagine what the Japanese will look like when this list is sent to the Japanese.

When meeting with Inoue Yoshixin and others for the second time, looking at this list full of various weapons and equipment, Inoue Yoshixin finally couldn't help it: "Lord Xu, are you dealing with old goods?" What is the use of equipment that is not even comparable to Japan's own weapons? ”

"Then what do you want when you go to the ground? I don't need the new machine guns and artillery for the Beiyang Army ourselves, can we still provide them to the Japanese side? Don't you think this idea is a bit naïve? ”。 Xu Jie said calmly. "And these weapons, although they are a little older, can be provided immediately, and there is also a lot of ammunition. In addition, the price is very cheap. What your country lacks most is time, and although Europe's arms are good, they are too late. ”…………。

"As for these shore guns? It's definitely not a thrift either. It's just that because it doesn't match the caliber of the artillery that my Beiyang will prepare a large number of equipment in the future, it is provided to you, and it is not that the performance is not bad. If your country wants to order such a large number of coastal defense guns in a short time, I am afraid it is also impossible, what is the best thing? Something that immediately addresses the threat is the best. Xu Jie's tone was full of education.

"Yes, Japan has no choice at all, Britain is not going to have a head-on conflict with Russia, and France and Germany have good relations with Russia, at least on the surface. More importantly...... During the war between Russia and Japan, time is of the essence, even if you get a bunch of old goods, as long as you can use them, they are good goods. Inoue comforted herself in her heart. In fact, Japan has already suffered losses more than once, and the warships purchased from Russia back then were not all old goods? And the real money that Japan paid to Russia turned into Rurik and Azov-type warships in Russian shipyards.

"In that case, the Japanese Empire accepted these weapons and ammunition." Inoue's eyes were full of humiliation. "In addition, there is one more thing that I hope Beiyang can consider."

"What's the matter?" Xu Jie asked curiously..........

"If you can. Can our Japanese Empire temporarily leave the purchased warships in the Beiyang? When the war is over, return to our country? Hikonojo Uemura said.

"I can't answer that question, it's beyond my full reach. However, my personal opinion is that if Japan still has the strength to spare, it is better to develop the army first, and the current navy has no meaning for Japan. In the face of the powerful Russian Far Eastern Fleet, even with the purchase of several new warships. In the absence of docks and batteries, once the war starts, there will be no chance of victory. And if you want to use the battleship placed in the North Ocean to pull me into the water, don't even think about it! Xu Jie knows very well in his heart that this is not just a matter of custody, if Beiyang is kept on behalf of the Russians, in the eyes of the Russians, the Qing and Japanese sides will be equivalent to an alliance, although Xu Jie has a plan to use Japan against Russia, but all this must be carried out according to their own needs, and the Japanese cannot be led by the nose.

Thanks to the book friend Shan Qingying for the reward and the book friend techie81 and soft five cattle for the monthly ticket support~~~. The next chapter is the expansion of the Maozi Navy, everyone support it~~~.! ~！ ……，。