Pirates: After being exiled by the Warring States Period, I started building a city

Cola...

Power system?

"Luo Lan, is this the Coke that Tina knows?"

Tina was confused.

She knows about Coke.

Although I don’t drink it very often, I have had it quite a few times when I eat out in restaurants.

But how did this thing become the power of the new warship?

"It should be, maybe... probably that one?"

In fact, Luo Lan really didn't know.

Although he knew that the Science Department had a group that specialized in researching new types of power.

But I really don’t know what motivates them in their research.

Who would have thought that Franky’s Coke power could be developed?

"Silas, how efficient is this power?"

"If it is only used for sailing, a bottle of Coke is enough to support a large warship to sail 300 nautical miles!"

"so much?"

Luo Lan was also shocked.

300 nautical miles for a bottle of Coke?

So awesome?

It is indeed one of the original black technologies in the pirate world...

"Colonel, this is still just the early stages, there is huge room for development in the future!"

"You mean, this thing can be improved further?"

“Yes, and there is huge room for improvement!”

Awesome! ! !

Luo Lan secretly gave a thumbs up.

I used to wonder if I should go to Alabasta to see if there was any oil.

But now, with this thing, why do we need oil!!!

"Roy, keep going!!"

"Let me see what surprises you can give me later!"

Luo Lan was in a good mood.

"Yes, Colonel!"

"You may have noticed that this warship has no sails but uses propellers instead. This is also the inspiration I got from Tana!"

As he spoke, Roy changed a design drawing.

The necessary force is generated by the Coke power unit, which then passes through a series of complex mechanisms and finally drives the two sets of propellers at the bottom of the ship to rotate.

"What speed can it reach?"

This is the issue that Luo Lan is most concerned about.

"The design cruising speed is 22 knots, and the maximum speed is 31 knots!"

"What about the voyage?"

"The power plant needs maintenance every three months and an overhaul every two years. Other than that, as long as the Coke isn't exhausted, you can keep sailing!"

"very good!"

Luo Lan was very satisfied.

Next, Roy spoke for a long time.

The entire ship was introduced in detail.

After he finished speaking, he gave his seat to Silas.

Next is the weapon aspect, and Silas is better at this aspect!

"Colonel, the weapons are mainly provided by the second group of our Science Department. The main guns are two sets of twin 180mm caliber cannons. These are also two sets of newly developed naval guns. They have the advantages of long range and great power."

"As for the secondary guns, we will still use the results of Group 105, twelve mm dual-purpose guns."

"In addition, the heavy machine guns that Group 3 has just developed will also be deployed in large numbers on this warship!"

Awesome!

Luo Lan shouted in her heart again.

Not only did we enter the era of ironclad ships, but we even developed cannons?

In addition, there are also dual-purpose secondary guns and heavy machine guns?

It feels like it won’t be long before the Rhodes 1518, which has only been in service for more than two months, is lost...

"Kylo, ​​how long will it take to build one?"

"Colonel, we have never built this kind of ship before. The first batch may be a little slower. It is estimated to take about a month, and at most two ships can be started at the same time."

After thinking about it, Kylo gave a preliminary estimate.

This is different from the traditional shipbuilding industry in the pirate world, and requires the cooperation of several departments to complete.

After all, those power systems, control systems, and weapon systems...

He can't make it.

“Have you calculated the cost?”

"Yes, Colonel, if we only count the material costs, each ship is about 3.8 million Baileys!"

"What, so cheap?"

Luo Lan's eyes widened instantly.

I don’t think the 3.8 is too expensive, on the contrary, it’s too cheap.

You know, the medium-sized warships of the Navy Headquarters...

That's just a 2000-ton sailing ship, but it would cost a full 1 million Baileys.

Now he was building a warship that had twice the tonnage of a large warship and was made entirely of steel.

Only 3.8 million Baileys?

"Ahem, Colonel...wood, especially the best wood used to build warships, is more expensive than steel!!!"

Hearing this, Luo Lan suddenly understood.

Yes, for example, in the original novel, the ship of the protagonist group, just the Adam wood used for the keel and some key parts, cost a full 3 million Baileys.

This does not include other wood. After all, Aspagu and Franky paid for all the expenses. Otherwise...

The whole ship cannot be built even with 5 million yuan.

Although the navy's large warships are not luxurious enough to use Adam wood, the materials they use are definitely not bad.

After all, if the wood is too poor, it will not be able to withstand the damage caused by the ship's cannon fire.

With that said, 3.8 million for a steel warship that doesn't use expensive wood does seem reasonable.

"Start work immediately. As for the funding, you submit a request and I'll approve it!"

"Yes, Colonel!"

My goodness, I was originally thinking of going to Nami to get a few hundred million for myself.

As a result, he hasn't even started yet, but just two warships will cost 7.6 million!

If I try to take advantage of it again, the normal operation of the branch will probably be disrupted. After all...

Branch 157 employs more than people!

Forget it, I'll think of other ways to earn points!!

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That afternoon.

When Silas and others took the note signed by Luo Lan and went to ask for money.

Nami immediately exploded.

"What, 7.6 million Baileys?"

"Do you think I run a bank?"

"I'm telling you, if you don't have Bailey, you'll lose your life!!"

Fortunately, Tina came with a few others and pulled Nami aside to talk for a long time.

Only then did she reluctantly take out 7.6 million Baileys from the warehouse.

"Sister Tina, we agreed that next time Luo Lan comes to my place to fight with Bailey, you have to help me beat him up!!"

"Don't worry, Tina keeps her word!"

After hearing this, Nami finally gave the 7.6 million Baileys to the three people.

Next.

The Rod Shipyard, Ship Design Bureau, Science Department, Manufacturing Department, and Intelligence Department were all busy.

Various raw materials are continuously delivered to designated locations through the black market.

Later, the Intelligence Department got involved and secretly transported them to Rhode Island in batches.

However, Luo Lan forgot one important thing.

Bru Bru Bru...

Inside the office, Den Den Mushi suddenly rang.

"I'm Luo Lan!"

"I'm almost out of the doldrums. I'll be at your place in two hours at most!"

pat...

That was all he said, and then the phone hung up.

Damn it...

How come you forgot about this?

Just by listening to the voice, Luo Lan knew who it was.

Vice Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, Gion.

And I heard that the headquarters has decided to promote her to candidate for general, and even thought of a code name.

Looks like a peach rabbit?

Luo Lan jumped up suddenly.

With this woman's strength, once she uses her Observation Haki, she can definitely cover most of Rhodes Island.

By then, everything will be exposed.

He just picked up the Den Den Mushi and dialed.

Bru Bru Bru...

"Who's looking for Tina?"

"Sister Tina, it's me!"

"what's up?"

"Gion-sister is here!"

"Come on if you want. Tina hasn't seen her for a long time. It's a good opportunity for us to have tea and reminisce about the past!"

......

......

Luo Lan was speechless for a moment.

"Sister Tina, have you forgotten that our situation here cannot be exposed?!"

"Hmm...it seems like that's the case. What should we do now?"

Tina reacted and asked immediately.

"Hurry, help me evacuate the entire branch and have them all stand by on the east side of the island. Even if Sister Gion's Observation Haki is strong, it can't cover that place!"

"No problem, but what about you?"

"Me? I'll dress up with a few marines and go to that shabby building outside to pretend!!!"

After saying that, Luo Lan hung up the phone.

Rushed out of the office directly!