Chapter 42: Downwind
Hearing the word carriage, Chen Xin's face changed slightly. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
When he came, he was riding in a four-wheeled carriage developed by the kingdom.
Although primary roads have been paved in the area of Ping'an County, it is now an era of great migration and development;
The cement production was used to build new settlements for the immigrants;
Bitumen is under-produced;
As a result, there is simply not enough cement or asphalt to harden the pavement in the kingdom.
In other words, the roads of today are not as easy to walk as they will be in later generations.
Even if the shock absorbing spring is installed, but the relevant suspension technology and technology are not very mature, the shock absorption effect of this spring is really unsatisfactory.
The bumps along the way before almost didn't make Chen Xin vomit out his lunch, but fortunately, there is a personal medical terminal, which can dissipate some discomfort, otherwise, Chen Xin may really make a fool of himself in public.
In Chen Xin's eyes, this carriage and highway journey was completely hell, even if it was riding a horse, it was much more comfortable than riding in this primitive carriage.
However, thinking that it was late autumn now, and looking at the gray sky outside, it was likely to rain, so Chen Xin dispelled the idea of riding a horse.
Riding a horse in this kind of weather, how uncomfortable it is, it's completely too moist to live, and I want to find guilt for myself.
Thinking of this, Chen Xin waved his hand and said in a resolute tone, "I don't take the carriage anymore, when I go back, I hope I can change to taking a boat,"
As he spoke, Chen Xin turned his head to several officers on the navy side, "I have more than 100 guards and retinues." How about it, can the Navy send a ship now? ”
Without the slightest hesitation, everyone in the navy immediately replied, "Yes, the minister will arrange it immediately." ”
"There's a three-masted galleon built the year before last nearby, and I'll go and ask the falcon to deliver the message at once, and she'll be back in an hour."
However, someone stopped the movement of these people.
"Wait, I have something to say."
Everyone turned their heads to see that it was actually a naval lieutenant.
It turned out that after hearing Chen Xin's request, the captain of the "all-steel test ship" that had just been launched and was in a state of trial thought it was a good opportunity.
"Your Majesty, the minister is willing to recommend yourself and escort you back to the palace."
He believes that it is just the right opportunity to let Chen Xin feel the power of the new ship such as the all-steel test ship, and strive for more such good ships for the future navy.
So he immediately sent an application to Chen Xin, hoping to get the qualification to escort the king back to the palace.
Before Chen Xin could speak, the other people in the four places had already blown up, "No, absolutely not, Major Li, you are taking a risk, don't you know that your warship is the first day to go into the water?" How can such an application be made. ”
"Your Excellency, please forgive Major Li for his rebellious crimes, he is too happy to see your lord, and he is a little unscrupulous."
"Major Li, don't step down yet."
Chen Xin waved his hand to stop everyone's commotion, he knew that these officers were all for the good of Major Li.
However, looking at Major Li's firm eyes and calm expression, he knew that the person in front of him was not talking nonsense, so he asked curiously, "Oh?" The test ship was just launched today, are you so sure? ”
Although Chen Xin had already scanned the all-steel test ship through Lao Bai, and found that it was exactly the same as the design drawing, and there was no problem in structure, why did the major in front of him dare to be so bold and use a warship under trial to send himself.
The major, surnamed Li, said in a firm tone, "Your Excellency, your subordinates are absolutely sure.
In fact, when this battleship was built, the minister went on board to supervise the construction of the ship together with the officers and non-commissioned officers at all levels who were transferred.
During the manufacturing period, we ate and lived on the ship, and together with the craftsmen and technicians, we ran each machine on a test run, familiarized ourselves with their performance, and learned how to use them.
Every rivet on the whole boat was so familiar to us that we even remembered the location of every piece of equipment. Able to drive the boat quickly and accurately at night in no light conditions.
Therefore, Chen dared to use his head to guarantee that even if the ship had not undergone sea trials, it would be absolutely safe.
Moreover, to send the king back to the palace, you have to pass through the border waters with Daming and Houjin, and enter the Yalu River channel, and the sea area before entering the Yalu River is not calm.
Chen believes that the armament of the escort ship is naturally the stronger the better, and among the ships launched so far, the armament of the all-steel test ship in which the minister is located is the highest standard.
With the armament of this ship, no enemy would want to threaten the safety of the king in the coastal area. ”
Chen Xin smiled, "Okay, courageous, and more importantly, capable."
You're very good, so it's decided, let's take your warship, go back to the palace, and get ready."
And you, all go back, it's okay to have Major Li to see me off, don't let me ruin the interest of this dinner for many technicians and craftsmen. ”
"The ministers will obey the will of the king. Congratulations to you. ”
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In the bridge command room of the all-steel test ship, Chen Xin called the major captain surnamed Li of the "all-steel test ship" and prepared to chat together and pass the time.
"Major Lee." Chen Xin gently prepared to start this chat.
However, under the extremely tense nerves, Major Li reflexively came to stand upright, and replied loudly, "The subordinates are here." ”
Chen Xin's fingers stiffened, and then stabilized his startled mind, "Sit, relax, let's talk to each other, don't care too much about those false courtesies." ”
"Yes." Although the answer on his lips was relaxed, and his face was a little relaxed, Chen Xin only needed to see that the other party was still sitting very straight, and his buttocks were only slightly sticking to the edge of the chair, almost squatting in a posture, and he knew that he had said it in vain.
Looking at Major Li's deliberately slightly relaxed expression under the dignified sitting posture, Chen Xin was helpless, after a person reached a certain position, if he wanted to make the people around him a little easier, it was really not an approachable word that could solve the problem.
"Forget it, I won't be difficult for you, you can do whatever you want, but, at least don't squat anymore, okay? I don't know, I thought I was physically punishing students. ”
Listening to Chen Xin's joking words, an embarrassed smile appeared on Major Li's "relaxed" face, and he didn't hold back for a moment, and finally sat down in the chair.
"That's right, although when I am external, I will claim to be the king, and I have been called the Caspian Tiger before, but I am not really a man-eating tiger with the word king engraved on my face, relax, we are just chatting."
"Yes, my subordinates know." Listening to Chen Xin's joke, Major Li was a little more normal, and he didn't want to be as nervous as before.