I Will Be The Crowned King

If Anson were to list the top ten things he didn't want to do in his life, he would at least be in the top three by boat.

This is not another pride of Clovis, the Royal Navy, and the Royal Navy has any opinion; on the contrary, considering the empire's blockade of Clovis on land, the navy is even more important than the army in a sense. .

After all, even if the Wang Family Army collectively disappears tomorrow, relying on the production capacity and basic mobilization capabilities of the military industry, a new army can be reorganized in the short term; but if the battleships in Beigang disappear, at least in the next few decades, Clovis People really have to say goodbye to the sea.

If it weren't for physical problems, Anson actually preferred the navy - Army officers still needed to rely on military merit to prove themselves. As long as the navy made sure that both themselves and the ship were still alive, it was the greatest contribution to the kingdom.

Moreover, the Clovis Army has a standing reserve of nearly 200,000 people, and it is more than double the number of levies that make up the trenches. The Navy has only one fleet, but the annual military expenditure budget alone is more than two-thirds of the Army.

This is not to mention the annual dock maintenance funds, special allocations for naval recruits, maintenance and new ships... All are taken from the accounts of the Royal Bank, and they do not even need to be approved by the Privy Council.

Considering that even the Guards have been dismantled and reorganized and under the supervision of the Privy Council, the navy, which still maintains a high degree of independence, is definitely more qualified to be called the "Royal Family" than the army.

Of course, as a member of the Royal Army, Anson absolutely firmly believes that the brave and fearless Army is 10,000 times stronger than the pirates in the Navy; such as salary allowances, sea subsidies, tax relief, retirement insurance... these are not worth mentioning side branches In the last part, you can't affect your absolute loyalty to the army!

With infinite loyalty to the Royal Army, Anson pulled up Carl Bain, stopped a rental carriage on the side of the road, and headed to the Royal Navy Headquarters in Beigang Port.

This is a huge coastal fortress filled with the modern style of the saint's calendar for a hundred years. The specifications are even larger than the southern fortresses that Anson once served. The towering and thick gray city walls and countless large coastal defense fortresses are enough to make all the first A visitor is impressed.

"So I still don't understand, why do you have to insist on starting now?"

Looking at the gate of the fortress that seemed to be prepared for giants on the opposite side, Carl Bain, who was standing by the road, looked at Anson with a puzzled expression:

"It's already winter, so can't we spend the winter in Beigang and wait until spring starts?"

For such a clear question, An Sen, who was silent, just rolled his eyes and sighed deeply.

[Dear Anson, this is just a small suggestion from Talia - if there is no change or accident, you and your storm division, it is best to arrive at the ice before February of the 101st year of the saint's calendar Dragonfjord. 】

[According to some unverifiable clues, Beluga Harbor is not as safe as most people think; of course, poor Talia does not understand military affairs, and everything is still up to dear Anson to decide...]

Recalling Talia's "kind reminder" before she left, it is difficult for normal people not to think wrong when they hear it, and take it as a warning from Party A to urge the workers to be beaten.

But Anson knew very well that what she said "accidentally" was most likely true!

As early as the Battle of Eagle Point City, Louis Bernard had reminded that in order to break the deadlock on the western front, the emperor was trying to expand his troops to the New World, and he also had the tendency to mobilize the fleet to block the route.

It is not difficult to understand that the empire would have such a plan, and Anson would also do the same. Compared with the vast empire, Clovis, who has a limited territory, wants to win an all-out war. It was trade from the colonies that created a high degree of dependence.

Coal mines, wood, steel, animal skins... War is always the most terrifying gold-sucking beast in the world. Without the constant input of raw materials from the colony and even large-scale primary agricultural products, Clovis's size would not be able to endure such an empire. A long war of attrition.

According to some unreliable gossip, this is also the reason why the Army finally gritted its teeth and recognized its rank of colonel. Relying on Hantu, a slightly unreliable ally, greatly eased Clovis's concerns about many primary materials. , especially the demand for agricultural products.

To a certain extent, Clovis City was able to recover from the riots in just a few months, and its own storm division at least indirectly contributed.

It is precisely because of this that if Anson does not want to be "fortunate" to be the last colony's garrison commander, he must not wait until next year and must set off immediately, even in the face of the winter blizzard.

The two entered the headquarters, and they were greeted by a Commodore named Taro Cecil; he was wearing a neat silver-black uniform, spotless military boots and new white gloves, and a pair of sharp-edged faces on his weathered cheeks. Like the eyes of an eagle, and a perfectly trimmed beard.

Although Clovis's navy and army use the same rank system, the actual gold content is actually different.

Taking the brigadier general as an example, this is basically the culmination of most middle and high-ranking officers in their lifetime, and in the army it is almost the commander of the standing army or the deputy commander of the legion.

But if it is placed in the navy... the opponent is most likely the captain of a heavy cruiser, or the first mate of a battleship.

With a wave of Clovis's hand, he can summon twenty or thirty troops, but even if he sells iron, he will never be able to make up twenty battleships.

And the other party's surname is Cecil... They had already inquired before they came, and the mayor of Beigang "just happened" to belong to the Cecil family.

This "coincidence" made Anson and Carl in awe, and the two agreed that they had found the right person; and firmly believed that the position of the brigadier general was won by his own hard work, and the Cecil family, who dominated the North Harbor, was in awe. It doesn't matter at all.

That's right, like the archbishop's own son... the great Major General Ludwig Franz.

"...The Royal Navy has a general understanding of the requirements of you and the Storm Division."

After some meaningless nonsense and greetings, Brigadier General Taro Cecil paused for a few seconds before speaking: "But unfortunately, we must reject your request, Colonel Anson Bach."

"This is not because we intend to defy the decision of the Privy Council, nor is it out of a meaningless naval and army dispute; it is simply because we have to comply with the rules and regulations of the Royal Navy. Unless there is His Majesty's own will, the fleet will not be in winter. Any additional military operations will be carried out."

"Please believe that we are really just doing things according to the rules - there is absolutely no idea to embarrass you." Brigadier General Tarot is extremely frank.

I understand, it must be because of this... An Sen nodded slightly and looked at Brigadier General Tarot: "I believe in you."

"But at the same time, please understand that we understand the Navy brothers'..."

"It's the Royal Navy." Commodore Tarot corrected.

"...Understand the difficulties of the Royal Navy." An Sen smiled: "So we are not asking you all to dispatch, just a small fleet, about two or three light cruisers to **** them; Besides, we have to go from Beigang to Ice Dragon. The fjords cannot be without a good navigator and helmsman."

"In addition to the elite Royal Navy, where else in the entire Clovis has such talents?"

"Your statement is very objective. It has been a long time since I heard such a pertinent evaluation from a friend in the army." Brigadier General Tarot praised:

"But even so, we cannot accept your request - as I said, the Royal Navy will not carry out any additional tasks in winter unless it is His Majesty's own will."

Looking at this smiling Brigadier General, An Sen couldn't help sighing in his heart, and glanced at Carl Bain beside him.

Feeling a hint of sight swept towards him, the conscientious chief of staff immediately sat up consciously, coughed twice, and smiled meaningfully at Brigadier General:

"I'm sorry, my commander's description just now is a little... wrong. We don't want the brave and fearless Royal Navy to **** us."

"Oh, then you are hoping..."

"We hope to be able to lease a few from you..."

"What, you want to lease a battleship?!"

Before Carl could finish speaking, Commodore Tarot, whose complexion suddenly changed, jumped up from the chair as if being stepped on, and was furious at the two of them: "This is the greatest humiliation to the Royal Navy!"

"The dignified army upstart, the hero of the vast land war turned out to be this kind of thing, I am so shocked! This kind of humiliation, the Wang family's navy will never forget!"

"Colonel Anson Bach and Major Carl Bain, I promise the two of you that the proud Royal Navy will never submit to the Privy Council behind you and any powerful forces!"

"Of course the Royal Navy will not surrender to any forces!" Karl hurriedly said:

"We just want to lease a few from you..."

"Battleship?!"

"No, it's a cargo ship!"

"cargo ship!"

"right!"

"What's the use?!"

"Do... arms business!" Carl quickly glanced at Anson beside him, and quickly replied after being confirmed:

"To protect the arms business of the Rune family."

The office suddenly became quiet.

After a long silence, Brigadier General Tarot looked at Anson suspiciously as if he had just recovered from the shock:

"...The Rune family?"

"The Rune family of Lund Manor, that's right." Anson replied casually, pretending to be relaxed: "And the Franz family... They were all my investors before my storm division was officially converted."

"To tell you the truth, even the position of my garrison commander was arranged by them, in the hope of opening up the market and opening the August Arms Factory to the New World."

"But I'm the Army, and it takes a lot to move my soldiers and factories to the New World..."

"Cargo ship?" Commodore Tarot raised his eyebrows.

"Yes." Anson showed him a knowing smile: "Fast and strong enough cargo ship."

Brigadier General Tarot nodded thoughtfully, and raised his eyebrows at Anson:

"Dear Colonel Anson Bach, I must remind you that the Royal Navy's cargo ships are...very expensive."

Oh?

Anson and Carl looked at each other, and the two saw a tacit smile on each other's faces:

"Transfer or cash?"

"cash!"

Brigadier General Tarot said without hesitation: "How many war... cargo ships do you need?"

"We have six thousand soldiers, twenty light and heavy artillery pieces, and three hundred warhorses." Carl Bain said solemnly.

"Then I recommend the 'Serious' and the 'Bull' light cruiser . . . cargo ships."

Brigadier General Tarot's eyes lit up: "These two ships are of average strength, fast speed, and can carry a considerable amount of baggage; most importantly, they are equipped with at least twenty eighteen-pounder guns, which are enough to handle most threat."

"Of course, 6,000 people plus equipment and livestock are definitely not enough for two boats; so if you want, I can rent another two or three lower-level boats, but the load and speed remain the same."

"Are there many threats in rough seas?"

Carl couldn't help asking.

"It depends on how you define 'threat'." Brigadier General Tarot showed a meaningful smile:

"Newcomers who have just set out to sea generally have two views on the sea: the first is that the legendary monsters, reefs, storms and the magic of the old gods are the greatest danger; the second is that driving a warship, owning and owning A guy who is equal to or even better than himself is a threat."

The chief of staff nodded, thoughtfully: "Which one is right?"

"Neither." Commodore Tarot shook his head:

"At sea, nothing is not dangerous - hitting the rocks is dead, and being eaten by sea monsters is dead; you can be killed by enemies you can see, or you can be killed by enemies you can't see."

"Every time you go to sea, you are racing against death, and every time you return home, you are escaping from the dead. Therefore, all the Royal Navy are the most devout believers in the Ring of Order."

"..." Carl Bain.

After negotiating the matter of the battleship, the two did not say more, and got up to say goodbye to the brigadier general.

"Please wait!"

Just as they were about to leave, Commodore Tarot, who suddenly remembered something, hurriedly opened his mouth and stopped the two of them.

"That's it, I suddenly thought... Do you need a fishing boat?"

"...fishing boats?"

Anson and Carl looked at each other.

"Yes, I just suddenly thought that if you want to open a military factory in the New World, it would be best to send a fishing boat to transport it." Brigadier General Tarot said:

"Of course, UU reading www.uukanshu.com I'm referring to the kind that has a load of 2,000 tons, three decks, a displacement of 3,500 tons, and is equipped with sixty twenty-four-pounder guns and two sixty-eight-pounder guns. Ten knots... fishing boat."

Anson Bach: "...you mean the battleship Crown?"

"No." Commodore Tarot vetoed: "I'm talking about the Crown fishing boat."

"With your number and goods, it is enough to rent at least four or five cargo ships, but only one 'fishing boat' is enough."

Anson Bach: "…"

"And if it's a 'fishing boat', I can give you another 30% off - of course, it must be in cash." Taro Cecil asked:

"How do you two feel?"

Anson and Carl looked at each other, smiled and stepped forward to hold the brigadier general's hand:

"Deal!" </div>