On the calm and dark sea, a sailing ship that was very different from the traditional standard was galloping on the endless sea. The hull was pitch black, shining with a cold metallic luster under the sunlight. Except for the sail, the middle part of the ship stood quietly.
A tall chimney, with a steady stream of thick smoke drifting out.
In the middle of the deck, Wanyanbupo rubbed his chin and looked curiously at the chimney that was constantly emitting thick smoke. The roar of machinery could be heard from time to time below the deck.
"How does this thing run?"
Wanyan Bupo glanced at the calm sea. There was no sea breeze at all, and he didn't see any oars spread out on both sides of the ship.
Li Jie smiled mysteriously and decided to give it a try. This ship was not a pure iron ship, but a thick layer of iron skin wrapped around the wood. The hull was thirty feet long, six feet wide and about three feet high. It was absolutely
It is currently the largest giant ship in the world.
The construction of the hull alone took more than two years. This ship is the largest ship built by Fuxing Society, and it is also the only ship of this size. As Li Jie's flagship, Fuxing
Motivation and staffing are the highest.
This return trip on the Fuxing had been planned long ago. Regardless of the previous tests, this was the first long-distance voyage of the Fuxing. Except for the necessary left-behind personnel, all important members of the Fuxing Society gathered on the ship.
This voyage was not only an experiment on the performance of the steamship, but also a show of force. On the way back, Sanli had already demonstrated the power of the Fuxing to the pirates in the southeast region. Other ships of the same era were nothing but rustic tiles in front of it.
dog.
Defeated in one blow!
The Fuxing is enough to defeat someone else's entire fleet. It can't match its firepower, and it can't catch up with its speed. I believe it won't be long before the legend of the giant steel ship spreads on the sea. The next time someone encounters it,
I'm afraid I'll just run away.
Li Jie led Wanyan Bupo all the way to the power room, and the first thing he felt when he entered the door was...
hot!
Hot! Hot!
The temperature inside the cabin was much higher than outside. The crew member responsible for adding coal was still sweating with his shirt off. When the two men saw Li Jie coming, they immediately ran over and saluted.
"Hello, Chief! Senior Soldier Ding Dayong reports to you!"
"Hello, Chief! Senior Soldier Ding Dazhi reports to you!"
Li Jie smiled and nodded, returning the salute.
"Thank you! Why are you two the only ones here? Where are the others?"
Ding Dayong stepped forward and replied: "Report to the leader, it is lunch time now, other brothers have gone to the cafeteria to eat, and we brothers are responsible for staying behind!"
Wanyan Bupo took a deep look at Li Jie. Although he still didn't quite understand the terms 'chief' and 'senior soldier', what he saw and heard after boarding the ship proved that everyone on the ship
They are all well-trained soldiers who follow orders and prohibitions.
‘This boy’s ambition is not small. He has created such a big situation in just a few years. When he becomes an adult, won’t he want to go to heaven??’
If he still doesn't understand the situation by now, then his life has been wasted all these years.
Li Jie said lightly, and then waved his hand to let the two of them leave first. He had a purpose of bringing Wan Yan Bupo on board the boat this time, and he was not afraid of the other party noticing anything.
Unless the other party agrees to join the group, no matter what the other party asks, he will not admit it. Anyway, the internal system of Fuxing Society is different from the traditional system.
"Uncle, let's go and take you to see our masterpiece!"
As he spoke, Li Jie stretched out his hand. Wanyan Bupo had already noticed the machine in front of him that was constantly emitting heat. When he got closer, he stretched out his hand to touch it. Li Jie was originally going to stop him, but then he thought about it. He was a master, so he simply
Then he lost his mind.
The scorching heat of the furnace wall did not affect the flawless massage at all.
"What is this?"
"Steam engine!"
Wanyan Bupo looked puzzled in front of him. Under Li Jie's guidance, all the staff in the Fuxing Club developed the habit of drinking hot water. There was a hot water bottle not far from them.
Li Jie walked nearby, picked up the kettle, added some hot water to it, and then used internal force to directly heat it. After a while, steam continued to float out, and at the same time, the kettle lid made a clanking sound.
"That's the principle. Uncle, the machine in front of you is just an enlarged version. Well, a machine is a device assembled from various parts. It consumes energy to operate and is used to replace human power."
Wanyan Bupo frowned and thought for a moment. What he was thinking about was not to figure out the principle of this thing, but why Li Jie invited him to board this ship.
Although he has never commanded a naval force, how can he not see pigs running if he has never seen pork? The speed of this ship far exceeds all the ships he has seen, and the densely packed gun ports on both sides of the ship are definitely not
furnishings.
After pondering for a moment, Wan Yan Bu Po asked directly.
"Tell me directly, what do you want to do?"
Li Jie knew Wanyan Bupo's temperament, so he didn't bother to beat around the bush and said calmly: "Uncle, I'm going to invite you to join us!"
"Excuse me, don't be too busy to refuse!" Li Jie said before Wan Yan Bu Po could say no, "Well, you come with me to a place to have a look, and you can make a decision after you finish reading it, okay?"
The reason why Wanyan Bupo chose to go into seclusion was because he was extremely disappointed with the world. If he wanted to go out, whether it was to join the Song Dynasty or Mongolia, he would have high-ranking officials and generous salaries at his fingertips. He did not believe that Li Jie could provide him with anything better.
However, in view of the scene he saw today, he did not reject it outright. Firstly, he was indeed curious about the 'machine' Li Jie mentioned. Secondly, he also saw that the soldiers on this ship were different and had different spirits.
It's not like he has never seen elites who enforce orders and prohibitions, but this group of soldiers is different. They seem to have something more than the others. What it is, he can't say for the moment.
"Okay, I want to see what kind of medicine you are selling in your gourd!"
Li Jie smiled slightly and said confidently: "I won't let you down!"
Ten days later, the outline of Fuxing Island gradually became clearer. Looking from a distance, the most eye-catching thing was the billowing smoke. Standing on the deck with perfect appearance, he asked Li Jie beside him.
"Is that the new world you mentioned?"
Li Jie smiled and nodded: "Yes, uncle, I believe you will like it here."
Wan Yan Bu Po chuckled and said noncommittally, "Is the smoke coming out of the island also coming from that steam engine?"
"Well, the role of steam engines is not only on ships, but also in mining, smelting, machine manufacturing, textiles, etc. It can be used in all walks of life, and its efficiency far exceeds that of human power!"
Wanyan Bupo nodded lightly. During this period of sailing, he had already accepted the new words that popped out of Li Jie's mouth from time to time. After secretly observing the ship for so long, he already knew what kind of organization the 'Fuxing Society' was.
There are enough.
As for whether he should leave the mountain or not, he still needs to go to the island to take a look. If the environment on the island is really as Li Jie said, there would be no harm in leaving the mountain again!