"What is this?"

"What else can I do with a boat? I can't even be a mother-in-law."

"Are you being sincere? Can I tell it's a ship? I'm asking what kind of ship it is."

"It's a big ship."

The two ship bosses at the port started talking about the steam carrier that had just docked.

Of course, it was not just the two of them who were discussing, almost everyone was watching. The steam carrier was docked at a military port, but because it was too conspicuous, even commercial ports could see it.

Pretending is a compulsory course for human beings.

This time Zhu Zhanchang pretended to be big.

The group of people rushed towards the military port like flying. When Zhu Zhanzhen arrived, Zhu Zhanji had already boarded the steam carrier.

The huge body made of steel looks unusually heavy, but it feels very oppressive, and the steaming white air has not dissipated. It seems like a ferocious steel sea beast, warning all the people along the shore to get away.

"Fifth brother, how heavy is this big guy? How can it not sink in the sea?" Princess Jiaxing's surprised eyes showed longing.

"This is the steam carrier. It is the largest ship we can push with steam engines. It is almost half the size of Zheng He's treasure ship, but it is enough. Let's go and take you up to see it."

A group of people boarded the steam carrier. Black Snake Ji followed Zhu Zhanzhen as if she had never seen the world before, and said with surprise: "I thought the most powerful weapon of the Ming Dynasty was the tank, but I didn't expect it."

There is such a behemoth. Fortunately, the former Chagatai Khanate had no sea. How can such warships resist?"

He was shocked by the powerful weapons of the Ming Dynasty. During this period, he also witnessed the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty. In just a few years, the Ming Dynasty was completely different from before, leaving other countries far behind. At this time, he was glad to surrender to himself and his father.

The Ming Dynasty.

If the Ming Dynasty continues to fight like this, the Chagatai Khanate has no chance of winning. It only depends on how long it can last. However, the Ming Dynasty that surrendered was treated very well and even became the concubine of the Prince of Pearl River. This empire

One of the most powerful men.

This may be the most important and correct choice she has made in her life.

On the deck, Mu Bin, the eldest son of Yunnan Mu Mansion, stood ready to welcome Zhu Zhanyi.

"My subordinate, Mu Bin, has met His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County."

Mu Bin has been in Guangzhou for these years. Even when his father asked him to go back, he did not go back. After seeing the latest knowledge and the latest weapons, he knew that he would have a greater future with Zhu Zhanzhen in this life.

Moreover, he is extremely capable and learns quickly. He is now also a teacher at Huangpu Military Academy and captain of the First Fleet of Zhu Zhanchang's South China Sea Fleet. This steam carrier belongs to the First Fleet of the South China Sea.

After Zhu Zhanji visited around this time, he walked towards Zhu Zhanxi excitedly: "Zhanxiang, you have installed twenty tanks in this mothership?"

"Brother, not only are twenty tanks, at full load, they can also transport more than 3,000 soldiers at one time. Of course, it is a short distance, probably from Weihai Port to Japan, and the farthest distance is from Ningbo Port to Japan.

"

There is no need to explain what this means. Both brothers Zhu Zhanzhen and Zhu Zhanji understand it.

"Zhan Zhan, why isn't such a huge steam carrier equipped with artillery? If dozens of artillery were loaded on the deck, the power would be unparalleled."

Zhu Zhanji is still keen on stacking artillery. The simplest stacking of gun barrels can always bring unexpected effects.

If one barrel is not enough, then use two. If not, then use three or four. As long as the number of barrels is increased enough, it can make up for the lack of caliber and firepower.

"Brother, we have also thought about equipping the mothership with a large number of artillery and other combat tools, but the mothership is too large and not flexible enough in battle. Although it has a huge deterrent power, its actual combat capability is insufficient, so after trying, we will

Most of the weapons of the mother ship have been removed to reduce its own weight to achieve greater load capacity. At the same time, a battle fleet will be equipped around the mother ship according to the mother ship to ensure the safety of the steam carrier and conduct maritime operations.

.”

"Battle fleet?" Zhu Zhanji came into contact with this concept for the first time.

Zhu Zhanzhen pointed to a bunch of steam warships now docked and said: "These warships together form the battle fleet of a steam carrier. Every time a steam carrier sets sail, it is never possible to go out alone, and there will be equipment around it."

Such a whole fleet."

"The two ships over there are cruisers. As the name suggests, they have the fastest maneuvering speed. They are also equipped with the most advanced long-range artillery and have the longest attack range. Once the enemy is found on the sea, they will be the first to attack. They have both patrol and patrol capabilities.

Long-range attack fire."

"The four ships over there are called battleships. They are equipped with a large number of artillery and heavy armor. They are also capable of carrying out strikes. However, because of their heavy weight, their maneuverability is poor. Their main responsibility is fighting. Once there is

When a battle breaks out, they will be responsible for the main firepower."

"The smallest one is called a frigate. It is small and flexible. It is mainly responsible for small-scale enemy forces approaching the steam carrier."

"We also need two supply ships to supply the materials and fuel needed by the mothership and other warships."

In this way, an entire steam carrier battle group was formed, and Zhu Zhanji seemed to imagine the steam carrier showing off its might on the sea under the protection of these warships.

Such a battle group is enough to capture the seaports of any country except the Ming Dynasty.

What kind of trick is needed? Just run over it.

"How many steam carriers like Zhanzhen are there in Guangzhou?"

Zhu Zhanchen scratched his head in embarrassment: "It's just one ship. It's expensive to build and it's never been put to much use. I'm taking this opportunity to show it to you and ask my father and Grandpa Huang to allocate some funds."

"It must be dialed. Such a big and important weapon must be continuously developed and manufactured." Zhu Zhanji understood the significance of the steam carrier at a glance.

Although the manufacturing of steam carriers is expensive and the subsequent operation and maintenance costs are huge, the Guangzhou government can actually afford to buy two more ships. The reason why Zhu Zhanchang cried about poverty is that he can't spend his own money if he can.

Public funds are where all expenses end.

He calculated that according to Zhu Zhanji's temper, he must have such a powerful weapon, and there was no need to raise funds himself. Zhu Zhanji and Zhu Di, Zhu Gaochi, as Zhu Di's most beloved saintly grandson,

Do you want this little money?

Zhu Zhanchen feels that he is really an ordinary little genius in financial management.

Not only the people of the Ming Dynasty saw what happened to the steam carrier, but also the Koreans and Japanese who were trading in Weihai Port and some other foreigners. Many of them took it down slowly, even drew it, and passed it on as letters.

Return to the country.

This is also the result that Zhu Zhanyi wants. Zhu Zhanyi is not afraid that people from other countries will see this kind of large warship. He hopes that they will all see it. According to the current situation where they don’t even have steamships, how can they have the ability to build such a large warship?

You can't build a battleship even if I give you the blueprints. You don't have the technology and productivity.

However, letting them know about the existence of the steam carrier was an invisible deterrent, like a sword hanging high above them, preventing them from making any plans against the Ming Dynasty.

"Brother, I plan to have the fleet of steam carriers carry out the task of clearing out pirate troops in the waters between Ming Dynasty, Korea and Japan during the period when I leave Japan. This will create a sense of oppression for a long time, and merchant ships passing by can always be seen occasionally.

Our mothership will need supplies from Weihai Port when the time comes."

Zhu Zhanji nodded: "This is not a problem. We will let the people at the port handle the supply of supplies."

The goals of the two people are completely the same now, to help Zhu Gaochi stabilize, to help Ming Dynasty stabilize, and finally, Ming Dynasty should not have any turbulence in the recent period, and the situation will be calm, so they will definitely be consistent with the outside world.

"I see that you have a lot of hot air balloons on your steam carrier. Do you plan to let the hot air balloons take off on the mother ship?" Zhu Zhanji continued to talk about his discoveries.

Zhu Zhanzhen nodded: "I think so, but the sea is very rough and the hot air balloon can only take off when the sea is calm, so I don't bring much with me, and the probability of using it is probably very small."

Zhu Zhanji himself used a hot air balloon when he was fighting in the desert. In this era, you have air superiority and are almost invincible.

At this time, the ninth brother Zhu Zhanbian, the servant of Princess Jiaxing, suddenly said: "Brother, fifth brother, can I go to sea with the steam carrier?"

The usually taciturn boy recommended himself this time. The two brothers looked at each other and Zhu Zhanzhen said with a slight smile: "If you want to, go with Mu Bin, but remember not to be squeamish. Since you are here,

If you get off the warship, you are a soldier of the Ming Dynasty. If you let me know that you are too delicate to bear hardships, then get off the ship."

"Yes, fifth brother."

"Fifth brother, I'm going too, I'm going too." Jiaxing looked at Zhu Zhanxi hopefully.

But Zhu Zhanji and Zhu Zhanyi shook their heads together: "No, you can't go to Jiaxing."

"Why, Xiaojiu can go, why can't I go?"

Zhu Zhanji said seriously: "Jiaxing, you are the princess, you must behave like a princess."

Princess Jiaxing was unhappy. Although she knew that she would not be able to board the ship like a boy, the feeling of loss made her extremely uncomfortable.

Why doesn't she want to see the outside world?

Zhu Zhanzhen looked at her disappointed look and touched her head lovingly.

When Zhu Zhanji walked away a little, Zhu Zhanchun quietly approached Princess Jiaxing's ear and whispered: "Jiaxing, when I went to participate in the Zhoushan naval battle, I sneaked into the warship.

Who would allow me, a child, to go to war, but fortunately Zheng He had an eye problem and bad eyesight, so he let me join in."

Princess Jiaxing rekindled hope: "Fifth brother, you mean, hehe..."

"I didn't say anything, I just told you a story from the past."

Jiaxing was discouraged again: "But Zheng He is not here, how can I survive on such a steam carrier?"

Zhu Zhanzhen pointed at Mu Bin and said: "This is Mu Bin, the eldest son of Mu Mansion in Yunnan. He is an upright man and will never do anything against orders. He just likes to eat fungi. Have you ever heard that people in Yunnan will let you eat fungi?"

People are in a daze, so they have the same problem as Zheng He, with bad eyesight."

"Really?"

"Shh, be gentle."

"Thank you, fifth brother."

Jiaxing became excited.

Zhu Zhanzhen stood up and prepared to explain something to Mu Bin, but Mu Bin said directly: "Your Highness, there is no need to say anything. The voice just now was not quiet. I heard it. My eyesight is not good."
To be continued...