Chapter 1170: Torpedo – IRON DYNASTY – Light Novel
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Chapter 1170: Torpedo
The sea breeze wrinkled the sea.
After the generals inspected the battleship Jingtao, Xiao Ming led a group of generals to the city of Beisha.
Standing on the top of the mountain, Pesha City can see through the entire Pesha City area, shipyards, mines, factories, and roads. This mountain city that once belonged to Goryeo is now part of the empire.
Facing the sea, Xiao Ming pointed to the east and said: “Liu Chen, there is another enemy in the east of the empire. As the commander of the Pacific Navy, you should know who it is?”
Liu Chen looked serious. He said: “America.”
Xiao Ming nodded, “Yes, it’s America. The conflict between the two European camps is almost inevitable, but you can’t let others take advantage of this. Opportunities profit from it, otherwise everything the empire does will become someone’s wedding dress.”
Liu Chen nodded and said: “The emperor’s words are extremely true. In the end, he often found American businessmen in Europe. Ships travel to and from France, and many of these merchant ships are selling supplies to France.”
“This is not surprising. The United States is independent with the support of France, and their relationship with France is naturally good.” Xiao Ming said: “This country has unique geographical conditions. Once there is a chance for development, it will inevitably become a threat to the empire. Therefore, from now on you have to make arrangements for this.”
After all, Xiao Ming took out a nautical chart from Qian Dafu, pointed to several islands in the Pacific Ocean, and said: “Establish naval bases on these three islands to cooperate with Zhu Sansi to capture the north. West Coast of America.”
The three places Xiao Ming said are contemporary Guam, Midway Island, and Hawaii. Occupying these three places on the vast Pacific Ocean, the Imperial Navy will be able to control the entire Pacific Ocean and control Zhu Sansi. The West Coast is also very advantageous.
After a pause, he said: “As for Europe, call Xie Yuan, the commander of the Atlantic Navy.”
“Yes, the emperor. “Liu Chen answered, now he, the Pacific Commander, finally realizes his dream of controlling the Pacific.
Determining the next strategy of the navy, Xiao Ming and the generals arrived in Youzhou on a steam locomotive.
Since the barbarians were driven out of this land, the place in Youzhou has once again been full of vitality. Now Youzhou has many merchants settled.
Most of these merchants are engaged in the business of selling cattle, sheep and horses. Because in the beginning, Youzhou was developed as a pasture.
However, with the development of the empire’s industrialization, the grasslands around the city of Youzhou are shrinking, and many pastures were turned into factories by merchants. It is a meat processing factory, and more factories will be born here soon.
The increase in factories attracted the empire’s floating population. In more than ten years, Youzhou has prospered unprecedentedly.
The current Youzhou City, like Qingzhou, does not have a complete city wall, and only the remaining city wall exists as a landscape.
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The special steam locomotive stopped in Youzhou City. Xiao Ming and the generals got out of the car. Outside the station, the Youzhou officials who had been notified in advance were already waiting for the arrival of everyone.
Thinking of some rumors, Liu Chen couldn’t help asking: “The emperor seems to be very interested in Youzhou City. Now there are many rumors in the court that the emperor is planning to move the capital, but I don’t know if it is true or not.”
Xiao Ming smiled, and he said: “Some people in the court do not concentrate on doing their own things. They always like to think about my mind when nothing is wrong, but this time they are right. I do. The idea of moving the capital to Youzhou.”
“Why?” Liu Chen was puzzled. “This empire can’t take the turn of Youzhou when it comes to prosperity. Why did the emperor choose the capital in this place.”
Xiao Ming showed a look of helplessness. After all, this world is different from the local. Here, Youzhou is just an inconspicuous place.
But for Xiao Ming, Youzhou has a different meaning, but there is another reason why he chose to come here.
That is, after the industrial outbreak in Qingzhou over the years, environmental pollution has become very serious, and haze is the norm in Qingzhou City.
Although from modern times, Xiao Ming knows the importance of environmental protection, but for an era where only coal can be burned, this seems to be a luxury idea.
Moreover, environmental protection technologies are very demanding, and some technologies are not achievable in this era.
So, for two reasons, he had the idea of moving the capital.
Simply said his thoughts, Liu Chen smiled and said: “So, I want to compare the misty sky of Qingzhou, here is blue sky and white clouds, and I will always think that Qingzhou’s palace is too small to be worthy of. The identity of the emperor, this time the emperor must build a bigger palace.”
Xiao Ming laughed when he heard the words. He also wanted to leave something special to the world, so he said:” I had this intention long ago. Why should this palace be called the Forbidden City.”
While talking, Xiao Ming and Liu Chen took a car to the outskirts of Youzhou. Only then did Liu Chen realize that the emperor is coming up quietly. The state is not for the imperial capital.
Noting Liu Chen’s look, he said: “This battleship has seen it, I have to show you a special weapon for the battleship.”
Liu Chen knows that he is in Youzhou’s family. An arsenal specializing in the development and production of naval weapons, he said: “Isn’t the main gun the main weapon of the battleship?”
“Of course it is, but this one is more concealed.”Xiao Ming laughed. In fact, this thing is not very mysterious. It is just a torpedo used on battleships, but for Liu Chen, this thing is powerful.
Came to the military factory and was responsible for receiving Xiao Ming’s military factory. The personnel arrived, and Xiao Ming didn’t go around. He said, “I received a call and said that you have made breakthroughs in weapons, so I stopped by.”
The officer in charge of Youzhou Military Industry said excitedly: “The emperor, this Youzhou military industry is divided into two parts, one is the army and the other is the navy. The navy’s torpedoes are complete, and we have successfully used compressed air engines. Drive the single propeller to propel, and control the torpedo’s travel depth by manipulating the horizontal rudder at the tail of the torpedo through the hydraulic valve. Now our torpedo can be boarded.”
Liu Chen was stunned. As a combat unit, they are responsible for only fighting. The military industry knows very little.
So he can understand the artillery and the like. The principle of this torpedo, they are completely trapped.
Looking at the expressions of Liu Chen and the generals, Xiao Ming said: “The purpose of bringing you here this time is to understand all the equipment of your navy. Take advantage of this opportunity to get to know you, after you go back, you will accept a brand-new battleship. When you sink the battleship yourself, I will not let you go.”
The generals shuddered when they heard the words, and they all stepped forward to catch the military technicians and asked them carefully.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Ming and military personnel walked to another yard, which is an equipment research base of the army. Like the navy, a war weapon was born here.
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