While waiting for Harry and Fu Xian, Peng Wenchang was not idle and introduced the two newly installed artillery pieces on the treasure ship to Qi Yu.
To be more precise, it should be called a heavy artillery.
Yes, that's what Mahan was called.
He also swore that this cannon had many advantages, such as high power, long range, and high accuracy. It was a completely higher level than previous light artillery pieces.
Mahan sells melons?
The advantages don't need to be that many, as long as the range is far enough.
This is the focus of Qiyu's attention.
So, he asked: "Has this cannon been tried before?"
Peng Wenchang nodded and replied: "Yes! After the equipment was installed, I immediately arranged for manpower to test-fire two rounds. Judging from the effect, it seems to be pretty good."
"good?"
"Yes!"
However, Peng Wenchang couldn't describe what a good method it was.
No wonder, as a traditional scholar, how could he know the secrets of firearms?
Qi Yu thought for a while, then took out a reference object and continued to ask him: "Then what do you think the range of these two guns is compared to the two cannons at Tianzi Wharf in Qiongzhou?"
Those two cannons were captured items obtained from the Yongwang battleship. They are very representative and are the most suitable for comparison.
"Compared to those two, it's better."
"How much?"
"About...a hundred feet away." Peng Wenchang made a rough estimate and commented.
Hey! The needle doesn’t poke!
Although Ma Han sold the melon, he didn't boast too much. When he invited him to dinner in the future, he could add a chicken drumstick.
Back to business.
In a battle between warships, whichever side has a longer range will have a greater chance of survival. Otherwise, it will be abused.
The conclusion is: the comprehensive performance of these two artillery pieces should be far superior to that of their opponents.
Just when I was feeling satisfied, I suddenly saw Harry and Fu Xian walking in at the invitation.
After meeting, they first exchanged greetings, then politely gave up their seats and took their seats.
As soon as he sat down, Harry expressed his concern: What is the size of King Yong's small treasury?
It was still a routine operation, Qi Yu drew a big pie for him.
Oh no, it should be said to be a giant cake.
Surprisingly, Harry was convinced of this cake.
He had already inquired in private. King Yong was not only engaged in the firearms business, but also raised a group of fake Japanese. After so many years of accumulation, his treasury would definitely not be exhausted.
There must be a brave man under heavy temptation. This principle has been applied to both China and foreign countries in ancient and modern times, and Mr. Ha was no exception, so he rushed over happily.
"Master Qi, are we really half-and-half?"
"Of course!" Qi Yu answered affirmatively, but his voice changed and he added: "However, it is too early to talk about these now. We must first try to kill King Yong. Well, do you still remember, I used to
The bird-killing theory you mentioned?"
Harry immediately replied: "Remember. You said that if a bird flies from the sky, we must work together to knock it down first, and then we can discuss whether to steam or boil it."
"Yes, for now, this bird is the king of mediocrity."
"Well, that makes sense..."
Watching the two people discussing the division of the spoils, Peng Wenchang and Fu Xian were not only stunned, but only then did they fully understand the true meaning of Mr. Qi's trip.
He came to Fenggang not only to help the government army suppress the rebellion, but also to covet the wealth of King Yong's family. If Gao Zhongde knew about this, he would probably be so angry that he would spit out a few ounces of blood.
Qi Yu couldn't help but feel happy when he talked about the Fu army.
Lao Gao deliberately found an excuse to leave. Didn't he just lose one person to share the stolen goods?
This is also the reason why they are not retained.
However, Mr. Qi still found a grand excuse for his robbery: "The development of Qiongzhou requires not only talents, but also a large amount of money. Both of them are indispensable. In order to improve the people's life as soon as possible,
Living in embarrassment, I had no choice but to go around borrowing money shamelessly."
What? Is this called borrowing money?
That's right, it's just that I borrowed it and didn't pay it back.
After settling the money issue, Qi Yu got back to business and started the next military deployment.
"If there is really a southwesterly wind coming from behind, we will take advantage of this wind to launch a fatal blow to King Yong."
The word "attack" is not difficult to understand, but what about borrowing the wind?
don't know?
Haha, let me explain.
So, Qi Yu opened the map with a swish and introduced: "Please take a look, this is the defense situation in the Tuen Mun area. From this picture, we can see that King Yong has deployed a total of three lines of defense here, both inside and outside...
"
That is: the fleet that can attack on the periphery, the fixed land-based artillery in the middle, and the musketry team in the innermost layer.
If you want to break through Tuen Mun, you must find a way to get rid of these three lines of defense. Qi Yu believes that now is the best opportunity to destroy the outer perimeter.
Good opportunity?
How to say?
"I am like a fire in the winter, a blazing flame..."
"Sir, why are you still singing?"
"It's just a matter of cultivating your sentiments. Okay, now I'll talk about the specific plan..."
Today's Qi Dalang has been reincarnated since Zhou Lang. He plans to learn from Gong Jin's plan of burning Red Cliff and use the strong winds to destroy many of King Yong's warships.
Yes, it's fire attack.
When he was in Juye Ze, he had used fire attacks to win, and now he was using his old skills again, so he was quite familiar with it.
The detailed plan is as follows:
Take 300 fishing boats, pile them with fire starters, and add some tung oil or gunpowder to support the combustion. In short, they must burn vigorously. After getting the wind, drive the fishing boats down the wind and use the wind to attack the opponent's warships.
group.
In view of the limited space in the harbor, it is extremely difficult for enemy ships to escape during a fire attack, and they will definitely be hit by the incoming fire ships.
Such a fire can destroy 80% of its combat power even if it cannot destroy the whole group.
This plan happened to be caught off guard suddenly, making people unable to prepare. In the past few days, King Yong was in a state of being unprepared and contemptuous of Qiong's army, so it was easier to succeed.
Haha, you mediocre king who is good at planning, you will have to pay the price for your arrogance.
…
Throughout the night today, Qi Yu was in a state of insomnia.
The night is long and you don’t want to sleep?
A bit like.
At this time, he was standing on the deck of the treasure ship shrouded in darkness. He looked at the vast night sky, silently, and looked like a wise man.
Is Qi Dalang observing the stars at night?
No, no.
He was waiting anxiously for the wind.
If there is a wind, we must immediately launch a fire attack plan, otherwise we will miss the opportunity to fight.
Now or never.
Must watch closely.
After midnight, the cute-looking little cotton-padded jacket came over with a small cotton-padded jacket to keep out the cold, and said, "Dad, the weather seems to be getting colder. You'd better put it on quickly to avoid catching a cold."
"Well, my good daughter knows that she feels sorry for her father."
Qi Yu put it on immediately after taking it, but felt warmer inside his heart than physically.
Huh? Your body is not warm?
Yes, because the wind suddenly picked up. Moreover, it was the southwesterly wind that we had hoped for!
Seeing the wind coming, Qi Yu immediately cheered up, and the trace of sleepiness immediately dissipated.
I saw him wave his hand and said loudly: "Let's go immediately!"
"yes!"
The ships were ordered to move and immediately set sail.
Orderly and not chaotic.
These dim lights moved silently in the ink-like sea night, just like the elves of the night, mysterious and impossible to glimpse.
Compared with her usual active nature, Qi Xiaotong seemed a little abnormal today. She no longer asked questions, but stood quietly behind her father.
Tonight will be the highlight moment for my father to show off his martial arts side, so how can I not go and watch it?
The so-called martial arts methods he talks about will soon be performed in reality.