One Piece of Song Dynasty

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw this, and suddenly there was a roar of gongs and drums, and firecrackers went off in unison.

After the new ship was stable, the shipwrights immediately boarded the ship to conduct final mooring inspections to confirm the ship's construction quality and check for water leaks in the cabin.

After an hour of inspection and final repairs and leaks, the first officially built flying shear ship of this era was basically capable of sea trials.

After Li Xin and others boarded the ship, a sampan towed the new ship out of the dock. The new ship slowly left the dock, then raised its sails and headed towards the seaport. The accompanying people boarded several other ships. , escorting the new ship to the sea.

After entering the sea, following Li Xin's order, the ship turned into a downwind state and sailed towards the north sea. The sails began to be raised under the operation of the shipwrights.

The ship then jumped forward like a wild horse, and began to accelerate. In front of everyone's eyes, it accelerated towards the wide sea.

In the end, the speed of the new ship was increased to a staggering level. It cut through the waves on the sea and headed into the distance like a sharp arrow.

All those who participated in the sea trial burst into cheers as they looked at the new ship leaving. After Li Xin had had enough of racing on the sea, he ordered to return and returned to the dock where he started. According to Li Xin's estimation, the average speed of the clipper ship could reach almost fourteen knots, and the maximum speed could reach seventeen or eighty knots. Festival. net

After the new ship returned to the dock, the shipwrights immediately boarded the ship to inspect to see if there was any water leakage damage after the new ship's first trial voyage.

Li Xin said to Old Man Liu: "Uncle Liu, if there are no problems in the inspection tomorrow, forty new ships of this kind will be built first."

Old man Liu cupped his fists and said, "Yes, Master, I understand."

After a day of inspection, Old Man Liu sent word the next day that no problems were found in the new ship. Li Xin breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the news, so Li Xin gave the steel workshop the task of casting six-pound cannons. Xin planned to equip each clipper transport ship with six six-pound guns for self-defense.

Two days later, Li Xin planned to enjoy the thrill of boat racing again, but this time Li Xin called Ruan Xiaoqi, who had moved to Jilong City to train sailors. Li Xin only planned to use the clipper boat on Xinghan Island for the time being. It is intended to be used for the transportation route with the Song Dynasty, so Li Xin will not replace the clipper ship for Ruan Xiaowu for the time being.

Ruan Xiaoqi heard Li Xin's call and rushed to Li's house quickly. Li Xin saw Ruan Xiaoqi entering the house and said: "Brother Qi came so fast."

Ruan Xiaoqi said: "Brothers call, how dare a certain family neglect it? Besides, the official way that brothers have cultivated is awesome. It is much better than the official way of the Song Dynasty. It is very smooth to walk."

Li Xin said with a smile: "Haha, Brother Qi has given you the award. Let Brother Qi have a cup of tea first to calm down."

Ruan Xiaoqi drank tea and asked: "By the way, why did brother call a certain family to come to the office today?"

Li Xin said: "I called Brother Qi here today to let you go with a certain person to experience our navy's new ship."

Ruan Xiaoqi said in surprise: "Oh, there is a new ship!"

Li Xin nodded and said: "Yes, the new armed transport ship is mainly used for transportation."

Ruan Xiaoqi asked: "Then brother should find the fifth brother, a certain family's subordinates are all warships."

Li Xin smiled and said: "Brother Seven, do you dislike transport ships? I can tell you that this new armed transport ship can run much faster than your warships. Besides, your warship fleet will also need to go out to sea for a long time to fight." The transport fleet will replenish you with ammunition and supplies, so Brother Qi, don’t underestimate the transport ships. Your fleet will be equipped with a large number of such armed transport ships in the future."

Ruan Xiaoqi nodded and said: "Oh, since the new transport ship is so fast, why not replace it with Fifth Brother's transport fleet first?"

Li Xin frowned and said: "This new type of armed transport ship is not suitable for appearing in the Song Dynasty yet."

Ruan Xiaoqi said: "Well, I understand, brother, let's go to the dock now. I can't wait to see how fast the new boat can run."

Li Xin smiled and said: "Okay, let's go right away."

Li Xin took Ruan Xiaoqi to the dock. Ruan Xiaoqi saw the graceful clipper boat docked on the shore and exclaimed: "This boat is so beautiful."

Li Xin smiled and said: "That's for sure, this is a boat designed by a certain person himself."

Ruan Xiaoqi glanced at Li Xin and said: "Don't be complacent, let's get on the boat quickly."

After Li Xin and Ruan Xiaoqi boarded the ship, the clipper ship began to move slowly. After entering the sea, the clipper ship began to speed up. When the clipper ship began to travel at high speed, Ruan Xiaoqi was shocked and dumbfounded.

Li Xin was very satisfied with Ruan Xiaoqi's expression and said proudly: "Brother Qi, how do you feel?"

Ruan Xiaoqi sighed: "This speed is too fast. I have never seen a boat so fast. It's like the wind. It's so refreshing."

Li Xin wanted to complain that Ruan Xiaoqi was a country bumpkin who had never seen the world. It was common for ships in later generations to have thirty knots, so where was this?

Li Xin said: "Seventh brother, how are you? Do you still dislike this transport ship?"

Ruan Xiaoqi shook his head and said: "I don't mind it, but since this ship runs so fast, why can't it be used as a warship?"

Li Xin replied: "This ship is not suitable for use as a warship. The main reason is that the stability is not very good and it cannot be equipped with many artillery, so it can only be used as a transport ship. This ship is planned to be equipped with six artillery pieces per ship for self-defense. However, Brother Qi, don’t worry, the shipyard will definitely develop larger warships in the future.”

Ruan Xiaoqi nodded and said: "Well, how many ships are the first batch of ships brothers planning to equip for a certain fleet?"

Li Xin replied: "A certain person has given the shipyard the task of manufacturing forty ships of this kind."

Ruan Xiaoqi was surprised: "So many!"

Li Xin said: "Yes, so Brother Qi, your task is very heavy. Tomorrow we will start sending sailors to learn how to control this ship."

Ruan Xiaoqi nodded and said: "Okay, someone knows."

Li Xin thought for a while and said: "Brother Seven, why don't you leave the Water Ghost Team to someone you think is suitable to lead it? You can focus on the training of the fleet, otherwise I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it."

Ruan Xiaoqi thought for a while and said: "Yes, then let Zhang Rong lead the Water Ghost Team."

Li Xin asked: "Zhang Rong has been following you three brothers to Hui'an for two years, and I haven't paid much attention to him. How is he now?"

Ruan Xiaoqi replied: "Since Zhang Rong came to my brother's place, he has had good food, clothing, and books to read. Anyway, everything is good. Since my brother ordered a certain family to establish a water ghost team, Zhang Rong has also joined in. He has grown a lot in the past two years. He is almost catching up with a certain family in size, and his knowledge is much higher than a certain family. It is just right for him to lead the Water Ghost Team."

Li Xin nodded and said: "Seventh Brother said that I can rest assured. Then let Zhang Rong lead the Water Ghost Team. Seventh Brother will explain to him when the time comes."

Ruan Xiaoqi cupped her fists and said, "Okay, brother, don't worry, a certain family knows about it."