Start Being a Vassal King Today - Chapter 1127

[Chapter 1127 Strike East]

Jinghai County.

When the Russian delegation came to Dasong, Zhao Xu was watching the launch of a new batch of ironclad ships.

Compared with the first batch of ironclad ships, the construction period of the second batch of ironclad ships was shortened by about two months.

First, this is because after the first batch of ironclad ships were built, there were mature supporting construction facilities.

The second reason is that after Dasong mastered the power generation technology, the shipyard also carried out relevant power transformations, and now a large number of power equipment is used.

However, since the thermal power plant in Jinghai is under construction, the shipyard uses its own steam engine power generation unit.

“Including Jinghai Shipyard, a total of forty-eight ironclad warships will be delivered to the navy by the end of this year, and the sailing warships of the navy will soon be eliminated.” On the coast, Chen Shou looked at the twelve ironclad warships sailing from the dry dock to the sea, smiling all over his face. .

After a pause, he showed a look of pity again, “It’s just that our sailing warship has only been delivered for a few years, and it will be eliminated.”

Although he said this, he was happy in his heart.

Because it means that the shipbuilding industry in Daesong is changing with each passing day.

At present, in addition to ironclad warships replacing sailing warships, Dasong’s steam merchant ships are also replacing traditional sailing merchant ships.

If you go to the bank of the Jin River and look around, you can see steam merchant ships coming and going.

In addition to inland rivers, steam merchant ships are also everywhere on the sea.

They continue to ship Dasong’s industrial products to other countries, and bring back cheap raw materials.

“Hahaha…” Chen Shou’s words made Zhao Xu laugh, and he said, “This means that the old ones won’t go, and the new ones won’t come. Besides, there are already buyers for these sailing warships before they are retired. We used them.” After a few years, they were sold at the original price, and they made a profit.”

The sailing warships replaced by ironclad warships were naturally snapped up by Korea, Japan and other dependent countries.

Although, these countries are all dependent countries of Dasong.

But they are not harmonious, but have their own contradictions.

Therefore, in order not to let themselves suffer in the conflict, they are trying their best to arm themselves.

And the muskets, artillery, and warships eliminated by Dasong are naturally a favorite for them.

At the same time, from the perspective of Da Song, it is not a good thing for the dependent countries to unite in private.

Da Song only needs to mediate when they are in trouble, and he can just keep his eyes open and close his eyes on weekdays.

“Master Chen, our majesty has never suffered a disadvantage.” Zhou Yi was also there at this time.

Hearing this, he also laughed.

The three chatted and laughed for a while, and when the armored ship disappeared from sight, Zhao Xu said to Zhou Yi, “By the way, how is your cooperation plan with the Qinglong Army of Qinshan?”

Last time, after he made the next three great strategies, So Zhou Yi and Qin Shan were asked to plan the second strategy handed over to them, the plan to restore India to the country.

“Return to the emperor, we have finalized the next action plan.” Zhou Yi was already prepared, and took out the map from his arms to start.

After sorting out his thoughts, he said, “We are going to approach North America from two directions at the same time. The first is the Hawaiian Islands mentioned by the emperor, and the second is here.”

Zhao Xu looked over and nodded.

The location Zhou Yi refers to is not elsewhere, but the location of the contemporary Alaska Peninsula.

“According to intelligence, the current North America is divided into two parts. The northern part is called Quebec, which is currently a British colony. The southern part of Quebec is the country of Sam, which was independent from Britain.” Zhou Yi said slowly.

Clearing his throat, he continued, “Since we are praising and supporting the Indian Restoration Movement, then this movement must spread throughout North America, and even South America. Therefore, the end will discuss with Qin Shan to set up two Stronghold, shelter for Indians, flanking north and south.”

“Yes.” Zhao Xu did not deny the result of the discussion between Zhou Yi and Qin Shan.

The Indian Restoration Plan was originally a general plan.

Since he handed it over to the two, it’s up to them how they feel comfortable and how they come.

“After those six days, the general will dispatch six ironclad ships to cooperate with the steam troop carrier to capture Hawaii.” Zhao Xu agreed to his plan, and Zhou Yi couldn’t help but get excited.

The enlistment of the next forty-eight ironclad ships made him extremely confident.

For him, the sea is now the back garden of the Dasong Navy.

In the future, their navy will completely turn from the defensive to the offensive.

The islands in the sea that are occupied by the Western Turks, they will take them one by one.

For example, the islands from Dasong to Hawaii are all under the control of the Dasong Navy, and not only supply points have been established, but also garrisons have been established.

In the future, there will be more and more such islands, all over the ocean, providing guarantee for the long-distance voyage of Da Song’s naval warships.

After talking about this, Zhao Xu ordered Chen Shou to continue with the next batch of shipbuilding plans.

According to his idea, the number of these ironclad ships should reach about 360.

Because for a long time, these ironclad ships will not be eliminated, and will be Da Song’s only main battleship.

As for the next generation of warships, they will be the huge cannon ships of World War I and World War II, which cannot be carried by traditional steam engines.

What is needed is a steam turbine.

The craftsmanship of this thing is very complicated. Without several years of technical accumulation, I’m afraid it won’t work out.

But as long as it is done, it will be revolutionary for both warships and power plants.

Even contemporary warships and thermal power plants use steam turbines to provide power, and the other uses steam turbines to generate electricity.

As for why so many ironclad ships were built? The reason is also very simple.

He judged that the Western Turks, which had lost their naval advantages, would soon pick up their pirate skills and threaten Dasong’s maritime trade routes.

These ironclad ships are meant to protect the shipping lanes.

After all, in the next few years, Da Song’s trade will expand to North America, South America, Middle-earth countries, and the Black Continent. The wider the scope of Da Song’s merchant ship activities, the more warships will be needed to cruise.

After staying in Jinghai all morning, Zhao Xu went back by steam locomotive.

On the way to Yancheng, through the car window, he looked at the snow-covered wheat fields on both sides and the people passing by.

Although the food, clothing, housing and transportation of these people are not a little bit better than before, they are still far from reaching his ideal goal.

He once said to Liu Fu that everyone in Dasong’s common people’s family should be able to get a good education, eat eggs and milk in the morning, and have meat in their meals on weekdays.

Now, only half of the people in Yancheng have achieved this goal, and most of the people in Dasong have not yet achieved it.

The reason is that although Dasong has developed, it has not yet developed in an all-round way.

Today, Dasong has no enemies who can threaten the homeland.

Then, next, he will use all means to build Dasong into a super developed country in this era.

(end of this chapter)