10：6：4。

This was indeed the conclusion reached after quiet calculations, and the plan that best suited Albion's interests after repeated arguments by Albion's intellectually superior ministers.

According to the opinion put forward by Admiral Jean-Armand de Maile Blazer, Richelieu's blood relative and de facto director of the navy, in a war with the combined fleets of Albion and Castile, Charlemagne's navy had to retain at least 70% of the opponent's forces in order to have a 50% chance of victory.

Although Charlemagne had advantages in both national strength and industry, due to factors such as personnel training, fleet formation, weapons manufacturing, and the lack of overseas colonies and suitable military ports, Charlemagne would be on the defensive for a considerable period of time. Generally speaking, the attacking fleet must maintain a strength advantage of more than 50%, that is, 3:2, over the defending fleet, so the strength of the defending fleet must exceed 2/3 of the opponent's strength, reaching 70%, in order to have a minimum basis for a draw.

Albion's opinion on this was similar, considering Charlemagne's superiority in artillery technology, Albion decided that a 10:4 ratio of the two naval fleets would allow Albion to ensure the security of its homeland and overseas colonies.

As for bringing Castile in and allowing them to keep 60% of the tonnage of the warships equivalent to Albion, it was a small trick. Not to mention that after the Seven-Day War, it was impossible for Castile's national strength to complete such a large-scale shipbuilding program, and even if it was barely completed, Castile's finances would collapse.

Both curbed the old adversary and dug a hole for the allies. This scheming is truly admirable.

Charlemagne certainly wouldn't say yes. ”

Li Lin firmly asserted that unless Charlemagne's Admiralty and Richelieu were collectively insane, they would never agree to this ill-intentioned clause. This is not only about national interests, but also about their political lives. Public opinion will never spare any official who agrees to the "traitorous clause", whether he is the Minister of the Navy or the Prime Minister. Stimulated by the combination of Charlemagne's industrialization and Titans' military victories, the whole country began to have the sweet dream of "flying overseas" and "eight Hong and one universe". So the bottom line of Charlemagne's navy is seventy percent, and there is no room for negotiation.

The "40 percent or 70 percent" debate will be the biggest obstacle to reaching an arms limitation agreement, and it is highly likely that negotiations will break down.

But. This is also in Albion's calculations.

"In case the negotiations fail. That was also caused by Charlemagne's rejection of the international trend of peace-loving. ”

Sir Crow replied nonchalantly, Li Lin nodded, and the two foxes laughed together.

Yes, Albion has shown full sincerity. But Charlemagne, who had a history of undeclared war, surprise attacks, and militaristic restlessness at home, rejected that sincerity. Castile was unhappy though that he was placed under Albion. There will also be complaints about Queen Elizabeth's arbitrariness. But they prefer to choose the already familiar Albion devil. Nor will they risk following Charlemagne, who they know nothing about. As for His Majesty the Pope, who was full of hope that the negotiations would be reached...... His old man's wish for peace was doomed to fail.

As for Charlemagne, once he enters the arms race, his defeat is inevitable.

No country can have a bomb inside that doesn't know when it explodes. At the same time, they are deeply involved in an arms race on land and at sea, and eventually emerge from the arms race or win unscathed. Charlemagne will be no exception.

With the opening remarks over, and the atmosphere of the talks fully warmed up, Sir Crowe put down his teacup and began the real work of his trip.

"For the Charlemagne Navy, we have a lot in common with Mr. President, and artillery is one of them. ”

"Oh?"

Li Lin's expression did not change at all, and he asked:

"I wonder what kind of demand for artillery in your country has?"

"We are very grateful for the technical support of your company, and we are very satisfied with the results of the test firing of the first guns, and the adults of the Admiralty are full of praise for the power of the guns and the technology of your company. ”

At this, Jazz's cheek twitched slightly, which was the characteristic expression of a petty client when he was cut meat. After a second of distress for Albion's treasury, Sir asked:

"It's just artillery that your company has cast for our country...... Uh, why is the shell outlet smaller than Charlemagne's?"

After recalling for a long time, Sir Crow still couldn't say the key word "caliber" that the BB party had never forgotten, and finally he stumbled to say the meaning he wanted to express completely, and Li Lin also understood what the Admiralty of Albion was complaining about.

Thicker, larger, longer, more pipes - this is the goal that the men tirelessly pursue, and seeing that their own pipes are thinner than others, the Albion Navy is naturally a little uncomfortable.

Should we tell these Albion guys the slogans in some public toilets, "Don't show off your strengths, don't ridicule others for being short?" Or should we tell them bluntly that "the key is not in size, but in skill"? Considering that it is too straightforward and easy to think crookedly, Li Lin still decided to reason with facts and teach this group of people who have just entered the world of guns a good lesson.

"Your Excellency, has the Navy tried Charlemagne's artillery?"

"Nope. ”

"Then they have fully heard our technicians about the ratio of barrel length to diameter......"

"Wait, barrels, what does this have to do with cannons?"

Looking at the jazz who couldn't tell what Barrel was, Li Lin realized that the class might be a bit long.

(It's okay, and it takes longer to clean up the bodies outside.) ）

Secretly muttering bloody complaints, Li Lin started from the most basic part.

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The little man shrouded in a long coat hurried through the trees, unprotected by shoes and socks, his feet exposed to his fluff and claws lightly stepped on the branches, and the moment the branches bounced, his legs kicked away and his body shot towards another branch that could bear her weight.

The light and smooth movements terminated abruptly, and at the moment when the branches exploded, the little man changed direction, flashed thick steel thorns glowing with a faint blue light, and landed steadily on the ground.

The moment he stood firm on the ground, the blood-red color that greeted his eyes made the little man's eyes squint.

It was like a jungle covered in sunset, and all the surrounding trees were dyed crimson, and the ground was sprinkled with all kinds of indistinguishable pieces of flesh, which were more red than the afterglow of the sunset, dotted with scattered patches of red, yellow, white, and green, and it was impossible to distinguish whether it was the flesh, skin, brain marrow, or internal organs.

A set of sailor suits and short skirts landed leisurely in the shape of a student, the red student leather shoes were shattered and could barely be seen to be a fragment of the chin, the armor that wrapped the hands reflected the red light and shadow that made people palpitate, and the girl with pink hair cut into slanted eyebrows showed an innocent and simple smile and asked:

"Excuse me...... Can you be my friend?" (To be continued......)

PS: Tomorrow's annual vacation has been requested, and the program list has been prepared, Canal Square in the morning, Prince Bay at noon, and Oriole in the willow waves in the evening...... The wish to release the lantern boat at night has also been written, and I wish you who are single to find true love as soon as possible!