bookandnovel Chapter 118 Inspecting The Far East (3Rd Update, Please Subscribe!)
Chapter 118 Inspecting The Far East (3Rd Update, Please Subscribe!)
The top naval officers of the Tsarist Russian Empire are very satisfied with the performance of the 'Izmail-class' battlecruisers. Whether it is a maximum speed of 28.5 knots or a 356mm main gun with 52 times the caliber, it all symbolizes strength.
However, for the Tsarist Russian Empire, it is undoubtedly very difficult to build an "Izmail-class" battlecruiser. At least in the short term, it is unlikely.
First of all, it is difficult to resolve the power issue of the battleship. The difficulty of large oil-fired boilers may not be too great. However, the steam engine is a big problem. The traditional three-expansion reciprocating steam engine simply cannot achieve such a large power, it must be a steam turbine.
The Tsarist Russian Empire had to develop a large steam turbine that could be put into practical use, so as to ensure the construction of the "Izmail-class" battlecruiser. Otherwise, if the speed is too slow, what kind of battlecruiser is it?
Secondly, the 356mm naval gun also needs to be developed. Otherwise, the Japanese would not be able to equip the "King Kong-class" battlecruisers with 356mm main guns. The battlecruisers of the Russian Empire can only carry 305mm main guns. Isn't that the same as the Germans, big ships carrying small guns?
Of course, the 143 Germanic people attached great importance to the defense of warships, and they also withstood the test in naval battles in another time and space. This point is worth learning from the Tsarist Russian Empire Navy.
It can't be like a warship that never sets, it's all thin-skinned and stuffed. Once hit, it's easy to blow up.
For the Russian Empire, the "Izmail-class" battlecruiser will be a long-term goal.
Mikhail predicts that it will take at least a few years before the Russian Empire may have such a technical level before it can start construction.
For the generals of the Tsarist Russian Empire Navy, this is just wishing for plums to quench their thirst.
Time passed bit by bit, and in a blink of an eye, it has entered the summer of 1802 AD.
Mikhail and Empress Elisabeth Marie have been married for two years. For two years, though, Queen Elizabeth Mary has not conceived.
Although, the imperial ministers are already a little anxious. However, Mikhail didn't care.
In his opinion, Queen Elizabeth Mary was too young. Giving birth prematurely is bad for your health. Therefore, Mikhail deliberately took measures to wait until Queen Elizabeth and Mary turned 20 before giving birth.
You know, in this era, the level of medical care is not high. When a woman is giving birth, it is very dangerous. Even if the queen gave birth to a child, the same is true. In addition, the infant mortality rate is also high. Therefore, Mikhail hopes to wait a while and give birth to a more robust child.
"Your Majesty, the main project of the Trans-Siberian Railway has been completed. We have already passed the test run, and there is no problem in the whole process. If we start from Moscow and go all the way to Vladivostok, it will probably take a week!" Minister of Transport A smile spread across Demirit's face.
After Mikhail inherited the throne, he asked the transportation department to speed up the construction progress of the Trans-Siberian Railway.
This put a lot of pressure on Demirit, and he spent all day on the construction site.
Fortunately, after years of hard work and overcoming various difficulties, the main project of the Trans-Siberian Railway has finally been completed. Next, is the construction of supporting facilities. And the planning of double track. Has not affected the opening of the railway.
Mikhail finally breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the news.
The Siberian Railway is completed and opened to traffic, so the final shortcoming of the army of the Tsarist Russian Empire in the next war with the Orientals will be resolved. Once the war breaks out, the reinforcements and supplies of the Tsarist Russian Empire Army can go to the Far East in a steady stream to increase love for frontline operations.
It is not so easy for the Orientals to defeat the Tsarist Empire again.
After all, the Russian Empire is much larger than the Eastern Empire. (adfc) can mobilize more troops than the Eastern Empire.
Even, the Tsarist Russian Imperial Army currently has 7 standing armies of group armies. Together with other heavy artillery brigades, cavalry brigades, and mountain infantry brigades, the total strength has reached 1.6 million.
Even if the main force needs to be stationed in Europe. However, there is no problem at all in deploying one or two armies to reinforce the Far East.
Once the Tsarist Russian Empire army assembled troops in the Far East, there were as many as two or three group armies. So, can the Eastern Empire defeat the Tsarist Russian Empire on land? That is simply impossible
In addition, the Tsarist Russian Empire Navy will also defeat the Oriental Empire Navy in future naval battles. Then, the Tsarist Russian Empire will win again in the future war. And the Eastern Empire will lose completely. Even, if conditions permit, the army of the Tsarist Russian Empire can completely invade the mainland of the Eastern Empire. For example, Hokkaido, which is sparsely populated, is very suitable for snatching it from the Orientals. Although the latitude there is not low, but because of the warm current in the western Pacific Ocean, the sea water does not freeze all year round, which can be used to build naval bases, deploy warships, and monitor the Eastern Empire nearby.
"Very well, this railway is finally open to traffic. Get ready, I'm going to inspect the Far East by train!" Mikhail said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Demirit replied hastily.
The Trans-Siberian Railway has just opened to traffic, and His Majesty the Tsar will take the train to inspect the Far East. This is undoubtedly a trust in him, and it is also an honor for the Ministry of Communications!
Of course, it is not so easy for the tsar to travel, and all kinds of preparations must be made first.
At the same time, state affairs also need to be well arranged. Accompanying personnel also need to be properly arranged.
In mid-July 1802, Mikhail and Queen Elizabeth Mary set off from Moscow on a special train to the Far East.
To ensure the safety of His Majesty the Tsar, two cavalry brigades will accompany him.
Among the high-level officials of the Tsarist Russian Empire, Prime Minister Pobedonoschaev, Chief of General Staff Admiral Brusilov, and Minister of the Navy General Alexander will accompany them.
Domestic affairs are temporarily in charge of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ivan Goremekin.
The Trans-Siberian Railway runs through the entire Tsarist Russian Empire. Although it has not been developed along the way, or the degree of development is very low, it also makes this area very beautiful.
Mikhail and Empress Elizabeth Marie were not in a hurry along the way. Therefore, stop along the way, not only to inspect the people's sentiments, but also to visit the beautiful scenery.
Along the way, it took a full month to arrive in Vladivostok. .