The five-story treasure ship went from far to near, and black smoke was emitted from the chimney, and finally docked on the dock.
Everyone on the dock was very excited. They were all craftsmen from the shipyard. This modified five-story treasure ship was made by their hands. There were no sails on the ship, but it was faster. This gave the craftsmen an indescribable sense of satisfaction and honor.
The young master of the Mu family walked down on the ship, following several researchers, all of whom were observers following the voyage. A lot of data needed to be recorded to further improve this new ship.
At the front of the crowd was Jiang Xingchen. Seeing the young master of the Mu family come down, he went up to meet him and soon left the dock with everyone and returned to the shipyard.
"The five-layer treasure ship uses two reciprocating four-cylinder steam engines. According to this trial observation, the maximum sailing distance filled with fuel can exceed 1,300 kilometers, but high-quality charcoal must be used. The fastest speed reaches 40 kilometers per hour, which is nearly twice the power of the sail. However, this speed will damage the hull. In addition, when the steam engine crankshaft moves, it will be used to the hull."
The institute said the recorded data one by one, and Jiang Xingchen listened quietly. It is said that the distance of 1,300 kilometers is quite far. But it is still far from enough for the vast sea area. The fuel consumed by the two reciprocating steam engines is too high, and the heat utilization rate is still too low.
In addition, the maximum driving speed puts a lot of pressure on the wooden hull, which is also a problem. As for how much damage is and how long it will affect the hull, this requires specific calculations to draw the results.
"Sir, I suggest that it is better to install the mast. If you don't have fuel to replenish it for a long time, it will be a big trouble!" The researcher hesitated for a while and finally added: "I think the wooden hull can't keep up with the power of the steam engine!"
Jiang Xingchen nodded, and the researcher's suggestions were very pertinent. High speed did put a lot of pressure on the wooden structure, and he knew this. But now it was too late to build a steel ship.
"By the five-layer treasure ship, calculate the relevant data of the assembly of the steam engine of the seven-layer treasure ship. Then hand it over to the young master of the Mu family!" Jiang Xingchen ordered. No matter what, the advantage of the sea power of the An family's prince was established.
As for the ship damage, just damage it. As long as you can win this battle, it is enough. The next plan is the production of steel ships. He believes that Xianning will soon be able to research resistance welding. As long as there is a steel ship, what else do you have to do with a wooden ship?
The researcher didn't say much and nodded to show that he knew. However, the young master of the Mu family frowned and asked, "Sir. Is it not to build a large ship on the seventh-story treasure ship?"
"There is no need for this, and there is no time. Our main warships are still mainly seven-layer treasure ships. Just modify the big ship we already have to make a flagship. Right, don't dismantle the sails. If you sail long distances, you have to rely on sail power!"
After Jiang Xingchen gave the order, he quickly left, and left the rest to the young master of the Mu family and the researchers to solve it. He had to go back quickly and analyze the shocking news brought back by the old man.
The old man came back last night and told him all the details of this trip to Ah Hong Island.
Just like when the old man first heard the news, he was shocked. He never expected that the patriarch of the Da Shang clan actually fled to Ahong Island, and he did not expect that the treasure would be in the Yueying Kingdom.
He had digested this news for a long time, and until now he still had questions about this information in his mind.
As for the arrangement of the prince of An’s family overseas, it can be inferred through the simple information of his cooperation with Ah Hongdao. It is nothing more than cooperating with major forces, building more large ships, making more cannons and shells, and then using speed to make up for the shortcomings in weapons.
So today he told the young master of the Mu family not to build a big ship. Now he doesn't know who can kill who can kill with speed.
"Boy, have you decided? Should you notify Yueying Kingdom of this matter?" The old man asked in a low voice as soon as Jiang Xingchen came back.
"No notice!" Jiang Xingchen shook his head decisively, as it was related to the treasure of the Great Merchant Royal Family. No one would be unmoved. Not to mention the Moon Shadow Kingdom, even the Orc Alliance would not tell it. This treasure belongs to Mei'er. No one can get involved.
"But now we don't know whether Ah Hong Island has found the exact location of the treasure. If we don't rely on the power of Yueying, we can't find the people from Ah Hong Island!" the old man said with a stern face.
"It's okay!" Jiang Xingchen waved his hand and sneered: "We don't need to know anything. Just pay attention to the actions of various territories of the Moon Shadow Kingdom at all times!"
"Follow the Moon Shadow Kingdom? What do you pay attention to them?" the old man asked in surprise.
"It doesn't matter if Ah Hong Island is found. Don't forget that the key is in our hands. Even if they find it, they can't open it. Unless they use cannons to bombard you, do you say they dare to use cannons?" Jiang Xingchen asked.
The old man thought for a while and said with a smile: "I understand that the treasure map has been in Ah Hongdao's hands for at least half a year. It should not be difficult to find the location according to the map. If they could use cannons, they would have taken action long ago! But now they have not succeeded, which means that the gate of the treasure can either be opened with cannons, or the location is not in a rare place. Using cannons will attract people's attention. That's why they have been arranged in the moon shadow. Perhaps it is to clear the people around them, or perhaps some other means."
Jiang Xingchen said: "That's right, so we just need to pay attention to Yueying! This is what our news staff in Xingchen Monthly magazine do!"
"Hehe" the old man laughed and said, "Boy, you're so smart!"
Jiang Xingchen shook his head and said lightly: "What a wise man, I have to consider whether this is another method of the An family's prince. Then the news will be leaked and this method will be used to restrain me. Once this news spreads, the major forces will fight again, and I will not be able to stay out of it!"
"Yes, I really didn't consider this aspect!" The old man was stunned for a moment.
"I'm just preventing it. It's unlikely that Ah Hongdao will share the treasure with the prince of the An family!" Jiang Xingchen waved his hand.
"Then you can write a letter to Old Man Fu as soon as possible. Arrange this matter quickly. Don't let the treasure be taken away by then!" The old man said, and got up and left.
Jiang Xingchen didn't leave him either, so he picked up the paper and pen to start writing the letter. When the letter was finished and was about to be sent out, the old man suddenly pushed the door and ran back, his expression was very ugly.
"Boy, something big happened in the territory!" The old man said this as soon as he entered the house.
Jiang Xingchen felt a little nervous and asked quickly: "What's wrong?"
"Someone disguised himself as a tourist and pulled the grenade tied to his body in the new city!" (To be continued.)
ps: There are always something happening in this chapter with two thousand words. It’s so annoying! Sorry, brothers, I’m so sorry!