Chapter 226: 226Despair Visit
Chapter 226 226 Desperate Visit
"Don't touch it, this is real metal! It's a thick steel plate that has no echo even when you knock it! We are not covering the outside of the wooden warship, but using real steel plates to make the hull!" While Mo almost burned down his kitchen, he watched the two elves visiting the battleship carefully reaching out to touch the steel plates on the armored battleship, and Harry, who was accompanying them, spoke.
This battleship is the Bunas No. 1 battleship that returned to Bunas to add coal, water, and replenish ammunition. It still had some damage to repair, and several places where it had been hit by solid shells.
But for it, these small damages are not worth mentioning. Most of the places hit are just shallow dents.
When the two elves looked at the battleship up close, they were completely shocked by its magnificence.
This is the first time they have seen such a warship, a strange warship without sails but with two large chimneys.
As Harry walked forward, he introduced the two of them: "The battleship under your feet is brand new, and its cannons can destroy any sailing battleship!"
As he passed the bridge, he pointed to the sight above his head: "Do you see what is above your head? A sighting system that has never appeared in this world can help artillery lock on targets 8 kilometers away. , if necessary, you can fire at this distance!"
In this era, most aiming in naval battles still relied on naked eyesight. This was the first time the two elves heard that there was a precise aiming system.
They looked up and saw the reflective sighting device protected by armor, and for a while they couldn't figure out how this thing worked.
But even if they couldn't figure out the advanced principles of these devices, they were intimidated by the all-metal bridge.
Even if you just think about it casually, standing on such a tall bridge protected by steel and commanding a naval battle is indeed much safer than standing on the open platform at the stern of a traditional sailing ship.
They had never seen the tall mast, the vents, and every piece of equipment before, and they were all extremely mysterious in their eyes.
Finally, they walked to the bow of the ship and saw the huge turret equipped with two 120 mm caliber breech guns.
Our own naval gunners used muzzleloaders in wooden hulls, while the enemy's naval gunners used more advanced artillery under the protection of steel plates. This battle was really frustrating... The two elves sighed inwardly at the same time.
At this time, Harry had already introduced the armed configuration of this battleship: "2 in the front and 1 in the rear. There are three main guns in total. They are installed in two rotatable turrets. The gunners are protected by steel plates and can attack the enemy calmly. "
“We have used new ammunition and can sink a first-class sailing battleship with one salvo!” He reached out and touched the thick barrel and said confidently.
"This is the flagship product of our Datang Group Shipbuilding Industry Branch. A warship like this can subvert a country's old navy... You can calmly pursue the enemy and sink those poor lambs easily." He said Then, Harry looked at the two elves with a wicked smile, who were still looking around as if Grandma Liu had entered the Grand View Garden.
What he said next was not so pleasant: "You have experienced it yourself, so you should have no doubts about what I say! Don't doubt that you can't resist the power we have!"
You have experienced this sentence yourself, and it really hurts your heart. The expressions of the two elves immediately darkened, because they had come all the way because of the bombardment of Nanshui Port.
Ignoring the gloomy expressions of the two of them, Harry continued to stimulate their fragile nerves: "This kind of warship has a speed of over 35 kilometers per hour. Your warship doesn't even have a chance to escape. We can hunt it down." You go to the ends of the earth.”
"Don't take any chances, because our warships have the ability to fight at night! Have you seen this searchlight? It can illuminate at night, just like a lighthouse, and find a target one kilometer away to continue attacking!" he said while pointing. A searchlight covered with canvas in the distance said: "So, no sailing battleship can escape from the pursuit of this kind of battleship... You have already done the experiment, so I won't introduce anything more."
Hitting someone is not a slap in the face! The two elves really wanted to remind Harry not to repeatedly stimulate their fragile nerves.
Yes, they were beaten, and their bodies were tortured to pieces...But, there is no need to talk about such embarrassing things over and over again, right?
As a result, before the two of them could protest, Harry revealed another detail that made the two of them quite excited: "Actually, this is not the most powerful thing about it. The real most powerful thing about it is the installation. You have already used the telegraph system, so you naturally know how great it is.”
The two of them have indeed seen the magic of the telegraph, and this time they really have the idea of bringing this magical thing like the telegraph back to the Yangmu Kingdom. So they listened to Harry's introduction carefully and forgot all the unpleasantness just now: "You will be able to contact your battleships at will, and you can easily mobilize these forces no matter where they are in the sea!"
"Believe me, there is nothing more comfortable than this feeling. As long as you send a telegram, the warship thousands of miles away can immediately execute the order... What else is more satisfying than this?" Harry said At this point, the topic ends.
The two elves were still immersed in the great sight of the Poplar Kingdom having a telegraph system that could command and dispatch distant armies.
Unfortunately, before the two of them could swim in the beautiful vision for too long, Harry pulled them back to the cruel reality: "Actually, I'm not introducing this to you two. After all, you still want to After paying the arrears of 14 million gold coins, there may not be enough money left to buy such advanced weapons and equipment in a short time.”
While smiling, he made a gesture of invitation, indicating that the two of them could get off the ship: "I'm just using you to practice my skills, so that I can sell it better when others come to buy warships..."
Fitral almost spit out a mouthful of old blood. He moved his steps depressedly, as if his feet were as heavy as a thousand stones.
As he walked, Harry continued: "Of course, I introduce it to you in this way, hoping that you can realize that your navy is outdated, and the threats I mentioned are actually very important to our Datang Group. 's simplicity.”
"Soon, there will be four steel battleships cruising in your waters, and your idea of obtaining any supplies from the sea will be shattered." Putting on a threatening tone, Harry once again reminded the two elves of the ironclad ships in front of them. The fact that it is the enemy's weapon: "So, I suggest that you go back and think carefully about it and repay the debt of 14 million gold coins as soon as possible... After all, if you refuse to repay the debt, you will end up very miserable."
"What you are doing is even more despicable than the Cyric Consortium! All countries will be afraid of you and regard you as a thorn in their side..." The deputy envoy couldn't bear it anymore and screamed miserably.
"Unfortunately, Mr. Fitral, we actually maintain friendly cooperative relations with many countries... For example, we have signed an agreement with the Kingdom of Leyte to build three Bunas-class ironclads in the future to help the Kingdom of Leyte. Establish a modern navy," Harry retorted disdainfully.
Then, he did not forget to add another wound to the bleeding hearts of the two elves: "But this may not be good news for you, because the Wright Kingdom is likely to declare war on your Yangmu Kingdom and participate in to attack your country's coastal ports..."
“…” Sure enough, the faces of the two elves became even more ugly, as if they had returned home and saw their lovers and wives wrestling with each other.
Harry stepped off the battleship and stood on the dock. He turned back and pointed at the Bunas 1 battleship and said, "You have also seen that there is a huge gap in the weapons and equipment between our two sides. We don't even need to attack you." Pay any price. In this case, you still maliciously default on the payment and refuse to repay the interest. I kind of admire your courage. "
This time, Fetral did not deny the 14 million gold coins, but argued that he did not have the power to make the decision: "I am not qualified to agree to such conditions... I can only send someone back to ask for instructions..."
Perhaps even he himself did not realize that he had begun to fear and acquiesced to Datang Group's requirements.
Harry reminded Fitral nonchalantly that time was precious: "Don't worry, we have a lot of time... But you must think clearly, it is you who lack time! Every day that passes, the alliance formed against the Poplar Kingdom will change. The stronger you get, the less opportunities you have to expand.”
"When your neighboring countries...such as the Pinewood Kingdom...have spent money to buy ironclad ships, or imported breech-loading cannons and needle-fired guns...it will be too late for you to pay back the money." After he finished speaking, he looked at the man who was holding back a sigh. The two elves were so angry that they were almost suffocating themselves to death.
"Fourteen million is not a small amount. Even our King must make a careful decision. I need time! Please... help me." Finally, Fitral took off the gem ring he was wearing and secretly He handed it to Harry prodding, and begged in a lowered voice.
Harry lowered his head and looked at the nice-looking ring in his hand: "Huh?"
"This ring is worth at least 300 gold coins..." Fitral said quickly, fearing that Harry didn't know the goods.
"We have battleships in Nanshui Port. You know, our steel battleships also have telegraph machines... If you need to contact the Poplar Kingdom as quickly as possible, I can help find a way..." Harry put the ring on He stuffed it into his pocket and said, "I can only help you so far."
Like a drowning man grabbing a life-saving straw, Fitral almost cried with gratitude: "...Thank you! Thank you very much!"
(End of this chapter)