What the hell is a private enterprise?

Chapter 232 Joint Captain
Antarctica offers much greater concealment than the South Pacific.

It is difficult for people to cross, snowmobiles cannot explore long distances, ships are afraid of floating ice, and airplanes cannot withstand the low temperature.

Because of its treacherous terrain and proximity to the poles, the Queen Maud Mountains have no exploration stations.

Tang Wen plans to build a larger port here to house more ships.

A basic port has only 5 berths, an intermediate port has 20, and a high-level port can accommodate 50 ships.

Of course, the prices are also quite attractive, rising from 1000 silver coins to 1 and then 10 silver coins.

Tang Wen brought up the control panel, and his field of vision immediately rose, revealing a phantom projection on the surface of the Queen Mountain Range.

After comparison, this fjord is just big enough to accommodate a medium-sized port, and it is almost completely hidden from view on all sides, so you can't see it unless you go inside.

[Silver Coin-10000]

The real-world landscape changes rapidly. The fjord is enveloped by a closed curtain of light, where the ice and snow melt quickly, and new buildings begin to emerge from below the water's surface.

Before long, an even more magnificent complex of buildings appeared in the frigid Antarctic.

The port staff also appeared, dressed in thick cotton-padded clothes, but ordinary people would definitely freeze to death. Only the power of magic could allow them to survive here.

The water inside the port is also different from the outside; there is no floating ice and it remains clean.

Tang Wen was immediately excited upon seeing the new level of the port built, because it meant he could open boxes again.

He had already used four of the 11 supply crates, and in addition to 1500 gold coins, he had acquired the ships Colbert, Iwami, and Rome.

There are 6 supply crates and 1 Christmas crate left, which are perfect for the snowy environment.

Tang Wen quickly ran into the hotel in the mid-level port, which was much larger than the one in the bay, and the interior was more luxurious and advanced.

The room was well-heated, so he quickly went to the bathroom, took off his gloves, and washed his hands.

After washing three times with soap and rinsing three times with clean water, Tang Wen faced north and prayed to the almighty god of Minsk, hoping for some good fortune.

Finally, he dressed himself properly and faced the harbor.

After a fierce internal struggle, he decided to open them one by one, as opening them all would make it easier to get the guaranteed minimum.

"Pegasus, you Russian, if I'm happy today, please let your horse come back for just one second!"

[Open super supply box*1]

A familiar golden light flashed, and an exquisite model appeared before my eyes, gleaming in the light:

[Acquired: Tier X German Cruiser: Hildebrand (Gold)]

Hildebrand: (An aviation cruiser developed from the German Type O heavy cruiser)

Hull: Length 242.8 meters, width 27.45 meters, flight deck length 180 meters, draft 7.63 meters, standard displacement 29320 tons; full load displacement 35720 tons

武装：舰首2X三联装305毫米56倍径炮塔，8x双联装105毫米炮，8x2座150毫米炮

飞机：3*Ta152鱼雷机中队，6*Ta152战术轰炸机中队，共45架飞机

Powertrain: Diesel engine and boiler hybrid system (8 x 24-cylinder two-stroke V-type diesel engines, 4 Wagner high-pressure boilers, 1 steam turbine, totaling 176000 horsepower)

Speed: 34 knots

Range: 12000 nautical miles / 16 knots

Hildebrand (Gold) features a full gold paint scheme.

The next second, a... mountain of gold appeared inside the port?
The gleaming gold paint, combined with the reflection of the icy snowfield, almost blinded Tang Wen!
Although nominally called a cruiser, this thing weighs 35,000 tons, while the North Carolina-class battleship is only 10,000 tons larger when fully loaded.

And this thing is an aircraft carrier, a cruiser!

It was based on the German-designed Type O Egil cruiser, with the rear turret removed and replaced with a 180-meter-long deck.

Tang Wen couldn't even imagine whether Tan Qing would be so angry at seeing this monster that she would vomit blood.

However, at 242 meters in total length, it's just the right size to fit into the shipyard, so it can still be salvaged! Next up!

[Open super supply box*1]

[Receive: 10 x 800% EXP Boost Cards; grants 800% EXP after each use in battle]

Looking at the pile of small red cards, Tang Wen quickly bowed to the sky. These things were incredibly useful!
If each battle gives an average of 10000 experience points, that's 8 experience points!

[Open super supply box*1]

[Acquired: Tier VI British battleship "Retaliation"]

Counterattack: (Renown-class battlecruiser)
Length: 242 meters, Beam: 27.4 meters, Draft: 9.3 meters, Standard Displacement: 27470 tons, Full Displacement: 32740 tons

Armament: 3 x twin-mounted 381mm 42-caliber guns

Power: 120000 horsepower
Speed: 31.7
Range: 9400 nautical miles / 15 knots

Tang Wen wasn't interested in the unremarkable battle involving British battlecruisers and skipped over it.

After taking a deep breath, Tang Wen took a big gamble:
[Open super supply box*3]

[Acquired: Tier X Chinese battleship "Taihang"]

[Taihang: In a certain world view, the "Iwami" was given to the Soviet Navy as compensation. After being equipped with Soviet turrets, it was sold to the Chinese Navy. The original 410mm twin-gun turret was changed to a 406mm turret, the 152mm secondary guns were changed, and the 57mm anti-aircraft guns were replaced.]

[Received: 1250 Gold Coins]

[Acquired: Tier IX Japanese battleship "Musashi"]

[Musashi: The second ship of the Yamato-class battleships, consistent with the Yamato's 1941 form, retaining two triple 155mm secondary guns on each side, with other specifications identical.]

"..."

Two more battleships entered the dock. Tang Wen counted them and now he had a total of three battleships at his disposal.

"Taihang" is a modified version of Iwami with a different gun in a fictional setting. Both are large ships of 5.8 tons, but the only problem is that its speed of 28.2 knots is a bit low.

Let's not even talk about Musashi; Tang Wen could still catch another one in the Coral Sea!

One Yamato, two Musashi, one Iwami, and one Iwami with replaced guns—a total of five old ships from the Combined Fleet. Anyone who didn't know better would think that the Combined Fleet's main force was in Tokyo.

After giving a thorough rant, Tang Wen looked at the last Christmas supply box.

Given Gaijin's track record, if a ship is found here, it will likely be given a snow or Christmas-themed paint job.

Since it's all snowy and icy here, let's celebrate Christmas early.

[Open Christmas Supply Box *1]

[Acquired: Tier IX French battleship "Jean Barth", Tier 10 collaboration captain "Jean Barth"]

Jean Bart: The second ship of the Richelieu-class battleships
Hull: Length 248 meters, beam 35.4 meters, draft 9.6 meters, standard displacement 38500 tons, full load displacement 48950 tons

武装：2X四联装380毫米舰炮，三座三联装152毫米舰炮，12座双联装100毫米高炮
Power: 4 steam boilers, 4-shaft propulsion, 165000 horsepower
Speed: 32 knots

Range: 5500 nautical miles / 18 knots

That's it?

Tang Wen couldn't hide his disappointment. They already had Hanover, but a mere Jean Bart... wait, how come the captain is also named Jean Bart?
The next second, a dark figure appeared in front of me, accompanied by a fragrant breeze.

A tall, exquisitely beautiful girl appeared before him, wearing a V-neck lace bodysuit jacket on top and only super short shorts on the bottom, revealing one snow-white thigh and wearing mixed-color stockings on the other leg. She wore black high-heeled boots with gold embellishments and had her hair tied in a high golden ponytail.

"Greetings, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am Richelieu's sister, Jean Bart... Excuse me? Did you hear me? Never mind, really."

Jean Bart, wearing high-heeled boots, was even taller than Tang Wen. He subconsciously took a step back, listening in shock to the girl's clear, cool, and slightly arrogant voice.

Wait, it's the 90s and there's still a ship girl collaboration?!
(End of this chapter)