Chapter 828

Zhuque mountain

Xuanwu Lake stronghold

Andrew shook his head with some regret: "my dear master, things don't seem as simple as expected. It seems that it's not easy to refit some warships now. At least it's much bigger than expected."

Andrew looked back at the Huanglong express behind him: "take such a ship, although it looks big, it is not suitable for installing guns."

He made a gesture: "if guns are installed on the side of the ship, the ship can't bear the recoil force of guns. Maybe a solution can be found, but I haven't thought of it yet. When I came, although the warships of Russia were equipped with guns, they were only installed at the bow and stern, not on the side, so I have no experience."

"But..."

He suddenly turned his tone and looked at the behemoth parked near the trestle in the distance: "that ship! If the artillery is installed, there is no pressure! It doesn't even need to make too big changes. The ship is heavy enough and won't tilt too much due to the recoil of the artillery."

"And those!"

He pointed to the giant ship: "if the recoil force of the artillery and the bearing capacity of the ship are calculated, the artillery can be properly installed on such a large ship."

Andrew gradually recovered from his previous annoyance and pointed to the huge warships: "I have studied the artillery and shells of the opru empire. The shells with great explosive power are suitable for bombing buildings and can be installed in the bow of the ship, so that the navy can directly support the infantry fighting on the shore, and the large ship does not even need to dock. And the shells with strong penetration can be installed on the side."

Speaking of this, Andrew became excited: "If possible, wrap a layer of iron sheet on the outside of the warship called Tenglong, and then install a solid collision angle in front, it will be a perfect sea overlord. I have tried... If two layers of fine fishing nets are covered on both sides of the ship, plus a layer of iron sheet protection, the warship will not sink with the power of artillery."

"This is the largest warship I have ever seen in my life. As long as it is refitted, it can definitely sweep the enemy's navy."

"How long will it take?"

Fang Xie asked.

"At least one year"

Andrew said, "our workshop doesn't have a suitable mold and needs to be remade. Just making a fishing net with iron bars requires many craftsmen to work at the same time. It's good to do it well within a year. As for wrapping iron sheet, I'm afraid it will take longer with the current ability. After all, we have to start from scratch."

Fang Xie calculated the time in his mind and estimated that he didn't have to participate in the war for almost a year, so he nodded: "about craftsmen, I'll find San Jin to arrange. Now you can directly make a list of what you need, and I'll see if I can help you do it as soon as possible."

"Thank you, master!"

Andrew said excitedly: "I never thought that I could finish such a work in my lifetime! This warship is so perfect. As long as it can be refitted, I believe it can give full play to the power of frightening all enemies. However, the transformation of warships still needs the cooperation of sailors, because I don't know much about the ship. This warship is already heavy enough to eat after adding iron plates The depth of the water will limit its course. "

"I'll ask Zheng Qiu and Duan Zheng to help you, and then call some experienced sailors from the Navy and the shipbuilders in the shipyard to discuss together."

"That would be great!"

Andrew waved his fist: "It's the most difficult to restructure the sample ship. Once you find a reasonable way, it will be very easy to refit it in the future. However, my master, I suggest you gather these people together and draw the latest drawings. The large ship built in the future will be ready for all the things that need to be considered, and then directly build a warship suitable for installing guns. It's big enough, but because The hull is light and the ship building is heavy, which means that the stability of such a warship is not good enough, so it is only suitable for inland navigation. Once it enters the sea, it doesn't even need too much wind and waves to overturn it. "

"My suggestion is to remove the ship building above the ship."

Andrew said, "if you want to let the Navy swim in the sea in the future, rather than just confined to inland rivers, the design of the warship must be changed."

"Would it be easier if I sent someone to catch some craftsmen who know how to build ships from foreigners?"

"That's the best!"

Andrew said: "the ship over there is very different from the Han ship in shape. Ships much smaller than Huanglong express can cross the sea. There are many good places to learn from. Unfortunately, I don't know much about this. I have to be professional."

Fang Xie nodded: "then catch some back."

He turned to look at Chen Xiaoru: "now, how many Xiaoqi schools are there under Zuo mingchan in Mouping?"

Chen Xiaoru replied, "general Cui mobilized at least 300 people to support him in Zhuque mountain camp. After his subordinates arrived, they left him at least 120 elite people. Plus his original subordinates, there should be no less than 500 people. Among them, his subordinates left him the high hand of Jingbu camp."

"Let him catch some foreigners who know shipbuilding."

While walking, Fang Xie waved his hand and said, "I don't care what method he uses, I'd better send back a group of people within three months. If there are not enough people, send elite from Xiaoqi school. If you need an expert, I'll ask Taoist Zunxiang qingniu to choose a group of people from his Jianghu guests!"

"Here!"

Chen Xiaoru quickly hung his head: "subordinates, let's arrange it!"

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The sunshine outside the window is warm and soft. It outlines a layer of Phnom Penh on people's face. The arc is particularly soft, so it looks so quiet and peaceful. Next to the window, there was a reclining chair with a thick and soft stall. Sang SA, wearing a loose robe and bare feet, lay on the chair, squinting slightly and enjoying the touch of the sun.

Fang Xie sat on the ground on one side, his head resting on her leg, and one hand stroked her belly slowly and gently, as if he was afraid of scaring the elf in his sleep. It has been five months since the calculation, and sang Sa's belly has stood up, a rounded hill.

Fang Xie's hand gently brushed over it, and sang SA, who narrowed his eyes, smiled at the corners of his mouth.

Fang Xie never wanted to have a child before, because he was always afraid that he would leave the world as inexplicably as he came to the world. If he suddenly left, his women and children must face a very difficult life. He has offended enough people in this world. At least the names of those who want to kill him can be written on a whole piece of paper. With those threats in the dark, new names will be added to the list at any time.

Fang Xie always worries that if he leaves without warning, or finally runs out of luck and is killed, what hardships will women and children face?

However, when he learned that sang Sasa had his children, the unspeakable sense of happiness made him put aside all his troubles and worries, leaving only satisfaction. He could feel the little life growing in Sang Sasa's stomach. He looked forward to the day when he met the little life.

"Have you figured out what kind of name to give him?"

Sang SA asked softly.

Fang Xie smiled: "it's still so small now. Don't hurry to take a name."

"I suddenly wondered, how did you get your name when you escaped from childhood? Who took it for you?"

"Myself"

Fang Xie pointed to the tip of his nose: "of course I chose such a beautiful name, but the word Jue Xiao came out of Xiao Yao's mind. Maybe at that time, she also wanted me to understand everything as soon as possible, so she thought of Jue Xiao. As for Xie..."

Fang Xie was silent for a moment and smiled: "I hope to solve all the mysteries?"

Sang Sa Sa's hand gently touched Fang Xie's forehead, as if he felt his helplessness and sadness at that time: "don't think about the past. People always keep looking forward instead of looking back. Looking back more, it's easy to be sad. By the way... I thought of a name when I was free. What do you think?"

She looked sideways at Fang Xie: "if it's a daughter, it's Fang Ning. If it's a boy, it's Fang tan."

"Ning... Tan..."

Fang Jie murmured and smiled: "these two words are very good, especially good. It depends on you. If it's a daughter, it's Fang Ning. If it's a son, it's Fang tan."

"Just like it."

Sang Sa Sa smiled, and his mouth was filled with happiness that could not be described in words. Perhaps only a pregnant woman can feel her state of mind at this time. She used to regard succession as her mission, but now when this mission is combined with the people she loves, the satisfaction and happiness are beyond words.

"I guessed you were rustling here!"

Wan Yan Yunshu jumped in from the door, holding a bunch of wild fruits with no name in his hand. It's winter, and wild fruits can only be found in a place with a warm climate like the southwest.

"It's very delicious."

She peeled one of the wild fruits and stuffed it into Fang Xie's mouth, then winked at sang Sasa: "sister Shen and sister Mu said that women can't eat indiscriminately when they have children, so they can only greedy for you."

Fang Xie swallowed the sweet and juicy fruit, smiled and asked, "Why are you so happy today?"

"I got a letter from my brother."

Wan Yan Yunshu said with a smile: "He said that the people of northern Liao lived well in the northeast of the great Sui Dynasty. Because the war had not spread to the northeast, the people quickly adapted to the new life. Now they have learned to cultivate, build houses, raise pigs and sheep, and raise flowers. The most important thing is that the people of Mu house have not been difficult for them, but have provided a lot of help. My brother said, The head of Mu's house and his father are now good friends and have a good relationship. "

Fang Xie also laughed: "this is really a good thing."

But soon, he seemed to think of something and frowned slightly: "the people of Mu house have a close relationship with your people?"

"Yeah."

Wanyan Yunshu said happily, "my brother said in his letter that they are living well now. The people of Mu house gave them seeds, distributed them fertile land, and even helped them build their homes. My brother said that the people of Mu house are very friendly. A while ago, my father and the owner of Mu house became brothers, and the people celebrated it for three days and nights!"

Fang Xie's eyes flashed a trace of concern, but did not show it: "that's good, as long as your people can live a stable life."

He got up and rubbed Wanyan Yunshu's hair: "you accompany Sa Sa. I'll go out in advance and come back in a minute."

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Fang Xie called Chen Xiaoru to him and asked, "have the people sent to eastern Xinjiang set out?"

"I'm preparing. I can start tonight."

"Pick some smart people to see me and ask them to send a letter to Wanyan Chongde where the people of northern Liao live now."

Fang Xie frowned: "the people of Mu house are afraid of no good intentions... The people of northern Liao are the most innocent. Once they decide who they are friends with, it is difficult to change. Nine times out of ten, the people of Mu house see this point. I must remind Wanyan Chongde that the friendliness of Mu house... I'm afraid it's all because of the incomparable combat power of Han Qi!"

Chen Xiaoru's face changed: "Mu house... Really want to come in?"