"This…"
Disappointment was written all over his face. As a navy colonel, Relph naturally knew that such a warship could not be used.
Instead of building such a warship, it would be better to build a defense platform in orbit.
Seeing the disappointment on Ralph's face, Li Meng smiled and said,""Don't be disappointed. The construction of the navy takes time. You're right. The Ananda Star System needs a powerful fleet. Only then can we protect Planet Darwin in the dangerous Milky Way. I plan to establish a naval military academy to train more naval talents and prepare for future needs.”
Hearing this, Ralph's face lit up and he quickly said,""Sir, you mean…but…didn't you say that Planet Darwin doesn't have the ability to build warships?”
Li Meng said," Planet Darwin has a history of more than 10,000 years. Due to its proximity to one of the safest sea routes to the Far East, it has been able to develop to its current state. In the past 10,000 years, Planet Darwin has accumulated enough wealth. The only difference between me and the previous Grand Dukes is that I am still young and do not like to be stingy. I like to spend money. I will strengthen the heavy industrial capabilities of Planet Darwin. This may take a lot of time, but I believe that in your generation, you will be able to see the changes on Planet Darwin. They could see the starships built by Planet Darwin being launched.”
" I see." Relph understood. He knew that the new duke was a pragmatic person. He was still young, motivated, ambitious, and had goals.
At this moment, Ralph sincerely felt that the series of events that had happened to the Draven family might not be a bad thing for Planet Darwin.
Perhaps, in the ten thousand years of Planet Darwin's history, this generation would usher in a brand new era.
After saluting Li Meng again, Ralph said,""I am willing to serve Your Excellency the Duke."
With a smile, Li Meng said," Of course you have to work for me. This naval military academy will be placed in the spaceport. It is big enough, and the old warship can also be used as a training ship. You will be the first principal, and all matters of the naval military academy will be handled by you. I will let the government department fully assist you. You can report the funds you need to the internal affairs department. You only have one mission, which is to prepare more naval talents for Planet Darwin at this stage.”
He was really straight. Relph raised his head and puffed out his chest."Yes, I promise to complete the mission."
Li Meng waved his hand slightly." I won't keep you. Go see Chief Carrett. You should have a lot to talk about."”
After saluting Li Meng, Ralph turned around and strode away.
After Ralph left, Li Meng was the only one left in the large study.
He didn't know where Inasha had gone. He hadn't seen him since noon. As for Payne…he should be standing outside the door.
Standing up, Li Meng walked to the bookshelf and casually took out a book.
" Biological Records of the Ocean Planet 'Hydra'"
Li Meng knew about this place. It was not far from the Enanda Star System, only twenty-three light years away. The high-end fish products eaten by the nobles on Planet Darwin all came from this world.
Due to the high price, many captains of planet Darwin's transport ships spent most of their lives just to make a round trip and earn the difference in price.
Many captains died of old age on the way back, and their descendants continued to work. Sometimes, it would take several generations before the transport ship could return to Planet Darwin.
That was 23 light years away. A transport ship without a subspace engine would need 46 years to travel through the universe at sub-light speed, passing through one solar system after another.
Most of the interplanetary trade was done by these merchant ships that were not equipped with subspace engines. Although it took a long time, it was also the safest. With the freezing equipment, as long as there were no accidents, the people on these merchant ships could often live for centuries. If they stayed in the freezing chamber for a long time, it would not be a problem to live for a thousand years.
Of course, if they did not travel through subspace, they could avoid being corrupted by demons, but it was not absolutely safe. Pirates had become the biggest threat to merchant ships.
"Crack…"
Not long after Li Meng opened the book, the door was pushed open and a maid came in with a cup of coffee.
Seeing Li Meng in front of the bookshelf, she smiled and walked over to him.
"Master, have some coffee to refresh yourself.”
Li Meng turned around and looked at the maid who came to his side. He smiled and picked up the coffee on the plate."The fragrance assails my nose. The taste must be very good.”
She chuckled and said," The coffee powder is made from the purest dried fruits. It has the purest taste.”
After sizing her up, Li Meng asked,"What's your name?"
"Master, my name is Angela." Draven."
When she mentioned her surname, her voice seemed to have become a little heavier.
Holding a book in one hand, Li Meng took a sip of hot coffee and said,"Yes, the taste is indeed not bad. I like it very much.”
Seeing Li Meng drink the coffee, Angela's eyes flashed with excitement. She smiled and said,""It's good that Master likes it. Master, drink more. You won't be able to drink such good coffee in hell.”
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