There is generally a slope between the ocean and the land. The reason why Jin Feng wanted to cooperate with Hong Taoping was because there was a trench outside the No. 1 dock that led directly to the dock's water tank.
After the big ship is built in the dock, the gates are opened and seawater is put in, and the big ship can sail directly from the dock to the sea.
However, the width of the trench is limited, so you have to be careful when driving, otherwise you will hit the edge and get stranded.
In addition, the steam engine has just started and the boiler has only just started to heat up, so it cannot start at full power, so when the ironclad ship just starts, the speed is relatively slow.
Now that it has sailed into the deep sea area, the boiler is also heating up. The workers who burn the boiler immediately add coal frantically. The black smoke and white mist ejected from the large chimney at the stern of the ship suddenly become much thicker. The iron ship gradually speeds up and sails to the north.
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But Jin Feng did not leave the shore, but stood on the shore and stared at the shore silently.
The steam engine was running at full power just now. It was actually a test to test the maximum speed of the ironclad ship and whether the steam engine could run at full power for a long time.
According to the test plan, when the maximum speed is reached, the ironclad ship will turn around and come back.
Jin Feng will stay here to wait for the test results of the ironclad ship.
This process will probably last for a while. Tie Zhui took a look and found that Guan Xiaorou, Tang Xiaobei and others were here. Even Bei Qianxun, who was pregnant with his belly, and Qing Mulan, who was soaking in the salted fish factory, were also here. It was very interesting.
With a wink, he asked someone to move some benches over.
"Everyone, sit down and have a rest."
Iron Hammer wiped the stool very considerately and motioned for Jin Feng to sit down and wait.
Jin Feng did not sit down, but first helped the pregnant Bei Qianxun to sit down with Guan Xiaorou. Then he was about to sit down too, when he suddenly saw Princess Lu Jie coming over with Jiang Wenwen and others.
"Sir, do you want to stop them?"
Tie Chui knew that Jin Feng didn't want to see Princess Lu Jie recently, so he leaned down and asked in a low voice.
"No need," Jin Feng shook his head.
He didn't really want to see Princess Lu Jie. He had pushed her away because she had something to do several times before.
But he won't avoid each other either.
Now Princess Lu Jie has seen him. If he doesn't let her come over, he will be in trouble. It's as if Jin Feng doesn't dare to see Princess Lu Jie.
Anyway, I have nothing to do now. I can just chat with Princess Lu Jie and just pass the time.
With Jiang Wenwen following and Jin Feng agreeing, the bodyguard in charge of security did not make things difficult for Princess Lu Jie. He just checked briefly to confirm that they did not bring weapons, and then let them come.
After Princess Lu Jie came over, she went straight to Jin Feng.
"Mr. Jin, ladies and gentlemen!"
Princess Lu Jie bowed generously to Jin Feng, Guan Xiaorou and others.
Jin Feng nodded in return, but Guan Xiaorou was much more enthusiastic. She quickly stood up and pulled up a stool: "You must be Princess Lu Jie, sit down quickly!"
Speaking of which, this is the first time that Guan Xiaorou and Princess Lu Jie have met, but just as Guan Xiaorou knows the identity of Princess Lu Jie, Princess Lu Jie has seen Guan Xiaorou's portrait when she was in Dongman, and she has also been far away since she came to Donghai.
I have met Guan Xiaorou several times.
Princess Lu Jie had bumped into nails too many times at Jin Feng. Seeing Guan Xiaorou's enthusiasm for her, she immediately climbed up the pole.
"Thank you, sister! My sister must be Mrs. Xiaorou. She is indeed as beautiful as the rumors say!"
"Don't take it seriously, I'm just a country woman!"
Chapter 1576 Final Test (2 / 2)
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Guan Xiaorou quickly waved her hand: "Princess Lu Jie is really beautiful!"
"Madam, you can't say that you are a country woman. Your beauty reveals simplicity, just like dewdrops in the morning sun, dazzling and crystal clear!"
When Princess Lu Jie saw Guan Xiaorou like this, she immediately realized that she was a simple-minded person, and immediately stepped up her offensive: "Compared with Madam, my beauty is like an artificially polished stone compared to a natural pearl. It is not worth it."
Mention it!"
"What the hell, Princess Lu Jie, you are speaking harshly!"
This was the first time that Guan Xiaorou was praised like this. She couldn't help but blush, but the corners of her mouth could not help but curl up.
Tang Xiaobei and Qing Mulan next to them curled their lips at the same time.
Of course they knew why Guan Xiaorou was so enthusiastic, but the difference in rank between Guan Xiaorou and Princess Lu Jie was really too big.
Princess Lu Jie looked dignified and elegant, and was unparalleled in beauty. She smiled at everyone she met, but both Tang Xiaobei and Qing Mulan thought she was a femme fatale.
With Guan Xiaorou's little tricks, I'm afraid she would still be counting the money for him after he was sold to her.
Tang Xiaobei and Qing Mulan knew about Guan Xiaorou's little thoughts, and Jin Feng naturally knew about it too.
Jin Feng originally didn't plan to take the initiative to talk to Princess Lu Jie, but seeing her and Guan Xiaorou becoming more and more enthusiastic as they chatted, Jin Feng couldn't sit still.
He was worried that if he didn't speak, Guan Xiaorou would have people carry the table and set up the incense burner later, and marry Princess Lu Jie.
So Jin Feng took advantage of the gap between the two of them talking, looked at Princess Lu Jie and said, "It's cool in the morning, it's a good time to go to bed. Why doesn't Your Highness sleep a little longer and come here?"
Hearing Jin Feng's question, Princess Lu Jie flashed a hint of complaint in her eyes.
Ever since she saw the iron-clad ship, she had been paying close attention to the iron-clad ship.
She didn't get any news about such an important matter as the launch of the iron-clad ship.
If she hadn't gotten up in the morning and went to the beach to watch the sunrise and heard the noise here, she wouldn't have known that the armored ship was launching a trial voyage today.
However, Princess Lu Jie also knew that she had no right to complain. The complaint in her eyes only flashed across her eyes, and then she was suppressed and replaced with a sweet smile.
"I had nothing to do at night. I went to bed early and got up early in the morning. I came to the beach to watch the sunrise. Then I saw the iron boat being launched, so I came over to join in the fun."
Princess Lu Jie said with a smile: "Seeing that Mr. and all the ladies are here, I naturally want to come and pay my respects."
When Guan Xiaorou saw Jin Feng and Princess Lu Jie talking, she stood up and walked aside.
When Jin Feng saw her leaving, he nodded towards Princess Lu Jie as a response and did not intend to talk to her again.
Princess Lu Jie finally saw Jin Feng again. She knew that now was not the time to be arrogant. Jin Feng ignored her, so Princess Lu Jie took the initiative to ask: "Sir, where are you going to go with this armored ship?"
This question is both a search for something to say and a test.
Because the armored ships were heading north, and the Eastern Barbarians were also in the north.
Princess Lu Jie did not know about the test, and Jin Feng had no other enemies in the north. Princess Lu Jie was very worried that the armored ship was heading towards the Eastern Barbarians.
In the past, only the speedboats had stopped the Dongman fishermen from going to sea. If the armored ships were to sail to the Dongman again, the Dongman fishermen would have no chance of success.
Although Jin Feng is not good at guessing people's hearts, the probing meaning of Princess Lu Jie's question is too obvious, and Jin Feng also noticed it.
He glanced sideways at Princess Lu Jie and replied: "Don't worry, the armored ship is just a test, not for you!"