Chapter 241 Zhenyuan Class Dingyuan Class!
The flagship warship is a hundred feet long, with four decks, and looks like a small mountain.

There are various mechanisms on the ship that were carefully crafted by Gongshujia.

It looks ordinary, but once it starts working.

Various types of artillery and crossbows are definitely powerful weapons on the battlefield.

“Well done. Why does that warship over there look different?”

Jia Cong nodded approvingly and turned to look at the edge of the dock.

A total of twenty warships that look completely different from the other Zhenyuan-class warships.

It is seventy zhang long, longer than the Zhenyuan-class warship, and twenty-five zhang wide.

Most of the front of the warship is a flat deck, with only a two-story stern tower at the rear. There is no sign of any cannons or crossbows on the hull.

“My Lord, this is a trial-made Xiyuan-class warship based on the contents of your letter!”

“Each warship has twenty of Gong Shu’s divine fire kites hidden on board!”

“Three feet long!”

“It can carry three people. It is operated by skilled craftsmen from Gongshu’s family. The internal mechanism of the flying kite contains fifty thunder and fire bombs and a large amount of kerosene.”

Speaking of this, Gongshu Yu’s eyes lit up and his face was full of admiration.

At this time, whether it is Daqian or the West, when fighting, they still rely more on the number of masters.

Fighting on the battlefield, soldiers against soldiers, generals against generals!
There is absolutely no concept of air supremacy!

As early as the Spring and Autumn Period, Gongshu Ban, the ancestor of Gongshu Jia, had designed a flying kite mechanism that could hover in the air.

But no one has ever thought that with just a little modification, the flying kite can become a powerful weapon on the battlefield.

The only pity is that the cost is too high.

These twenty Xiyuan-class warships are equipped with twenty Divine Fire Flying Kites.

Basically, the cost of building each warship is three times that of the Zhenyuan class.

Jia Cong also ordered Gongshu Yu to select one of each type of warship and have the navy soldiers drive it out of the dock.

After testing the combat capability with the target ship, the inspection came to an end.

“The shipyard will continue to expand and build warships. In the future, we will build them in the ratio of one Xiyuan-class ship to four Zhenyuan-class ships!”

“Set aside another piece of land next to the shipyard.”

“We will set up a special R&D center and select the best craftsmen to not only improve warships, but also develop new weapons!”

“I will send monks from Mount Wuyi to assist you in dealing with some formation issues.”

Taoist Qingjing and Yuyangzi from Mount Wuyi also led the eight third-level spirit-refining masters and two hundred second-level elite disciples who had promised to join the army this time.

Jia Cong didn’t need these elite disciples of the second realm to fight with others.

Taoist priests of the Xuanmen sect all know something about medicine.

Jia Cong planned to arrange them on various warships to serve as military doctors.

From academies to shipyards and building navy.

Due to various large-scale arrangements over the past six months, most of the silver and money accumulated in Jia Cong’s treasury have been consumed.

This is the result of cooperation from all parties, from the capital to North Korea and then to the local areas.

If it were someone else, even if the royal family wanted to do these things, it would cost at least twice as much silver if everyone worked together.

But all the efforts are worth it in the end, and the time for harvest will soon come.

……

Nanyang
Thirty years ago, Western fleets began to operate in the South Seas.

Through various means of cunning and plunder, several docks, ports and settlements were opened up in the name of “leasing”.

At this moment, at a pier on a small island in the South Pacific.

Hundreds of warships were docked densely.

Various shapes and sizes.

However, four differences can be roughly seen.

The Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of England, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the Kingdom of France.

The Far East Combined Fleet formed by the Westerners this time was composed of these four countries.

More than 700 warships of various sizes, with a total of 100,000 sailors and soldiers! This was just the vanguard.

Once we can tear a hole in Daqian.

Not only are there garrisons in various colonies in Southeast Asia, but a large number of troops will also be sent continuously from its homeland.

The purpose was to divide up this vast ancient Eastern country.

At this moment in the only fortress on the island.

“Sir Antonio, our soldiers have been waiting on this deserted island for a whole month.”

“Excuse me, but when will the allies you mentioned start to take action?”

“The Kingdom’s Parliament will not allow a fleet like ours to have a leisurely vacation here.”

“You know, it’s not easy to get supplies from the Far East.”

“This month I have received three inquiries from His Majesty the King through a small magic circle.”

William Brooks, the second-ranked Knight of the Round Table from the Kingdom of England, complained to Antonio in dissatisfaction.

For the battle to conquer Daqian.

The four kingdoms sent a large number of experts.

Antonio, Spain’s chief court magician!
William Brooks, a Knight of the Round Table of the Kingdom of England, known as the Knight of Glory!
The legendary venom sorcerer of the Kingdom of France, Nika Horns!

The three are comparable to the fifth realm.

Even the declining Kingdom of the Netherlands sent out a beastmaster in the kingdom who was half a step away from the fifth realm, Braden Campbell!

In addition, there are many fourth and third realms.

……

“Listen, William, I’m under no less pressure than you!”

Antonio’s face didn’t look very good at this time.

“But we must be fully prepared…”

“I’m sorry, Mr. Antonio, I think I have to interrupt you!”

“In my opinion, even if I just disguise myself as a pirate on the coast of Daqian, it is better than having to endure the Kingdom’s suspicions again and again here!”

Before Antonio could finish his words, he was interrupted by the gloomy and hoarse voice of Nika Horns, the venom sorcerer of the Kingdom of France.

This joint fleet was led by the Kingdom of Spain.

But judging from the current situation, it is obvious that the other three kingdoms have reached a consensus.

“Well, I think you have a point…”

Antonio opened his mouth in order to continue to maintain the combined fleet.

I had to change my previous tone!

“It’s time for us to get moving.”

“Even if we can just become pirates to make up for our military expenses, it’s better than just waiting here.”

“So……”

“Tomorrow is our last day of rest. The day after tomorrow, our fleet will set out!”

“It’s a wise decision, Mr. Antonio!”

“We Dutch people are never afraid of setbacks!”

Upon hearing this, Brendan Campbell from the Netherlands showed a hint of joy on his face.

The Kingdom of the Netherlands gradually weakened, and the prestige of the former Sea Coachman was long gone.

It lost a large number of colonies and gradually became a second-rate country in the West.

This is the time when new resources are urgently needed for vigorous development.

“Well, Daqian’s navy is mainly concentrated on their southeast coast…”

“We only need to defeat them in one battle, and this long coastline will become our hunting ground!”

Antonio looked down at the map of the Daqian Sea that had taken several kingdoms more than ten years to draw bit by bit.

(End of this chapter)