Chapter 1308： Ironclad Breakthrough

  Chapter 1308 Ironclad Ship Breakthrough

On February 20th, the tenth year of Tianxuan, Qu Mao had to leave Liandao, the sacred place of King Yi's territory, early in the morning. Desheng took them to outlying islands.

  Because Xinping personally sent a remote communication application to Qu Mao the night before, telling Qu Maofu Village Shipyard that the ironclad ship had made a breakthrough, and the launch test would be carried out on the morning of February 20.

  Subsequently, the person in charge of the ironclad ship research and development project at Fucun Shipyard also sent Qu Mao a remote communication application, inviting Qu Mao to participate in the ironclad ship launching test at Fucun Shipyard the next morning.

   Qu Mao has always been very concerned about the ironclad ship research and development project. Although after the steam train started civilian use, Qu Mao judged that the steam engine could not meet the needs of the ironclad ship, and took the initiative to slow down the development progress of the ironclad ship. However, Qu Mao still regularly inspected the ironclad ship research and development project team.

For nine years and one year, the ironclad ship research and development project is still going on, but there is no breakthrough. Now, less than two months after entering the tenth year of Tianxuan, the ironclad ship research and development project has suddenly progressed to the launch test Deep down, Qu Mao was quite satisfied, so he promised to visit the test site.

  In the early morning of February 20, the tenth year of Tianxuan, Qu Mao took Nanli and Mu Desheng on a shuttle boat from the North Port of Liandao, and went straight to Fucun Shipyard on the outlying island.

On the shuttle boat, Qu Mao also reviewed with Nanli and Mu Desheng the details of the ironclad ship research and development project since its establishment three or four years ago, and lamented the stagnation of the ironclad ship research and development project in the eighth and ninth years of Tianxuan, and the sudden development of the ironclad ship. In the water test, I sighed and sighed.

In fact, the steel chariot project that Nanli and Mu Desheng were responsible for was also due to the steam engine in the second half of the eighth year of Tianxuan. Qu Mao directly stopped it, allowing Nanli and Mu Desheng to focus on controllable Hot air balloons and wing suits are two items.

After more than a year of dedicated development, the iron-clad warship research and development project in Yiwang's territory is finally about to be launched for testing. Nanli and Mu Desheng suddenly received a notice from Qu Mao asking to go to Fucun Shipyard to observe the launching test together. enthusiasm was aroused again.

   At 9:00 am on February 20, Qu Mao took Nanli and Mu Desheng and landed on the dock of Fucun Shipyard on time. In this dock, there was an ironclad ship that was about to be launched for testing.

  Kong Ming also brought Bi Sheng, Yan Qisheng and their steam engine project team members to the dock. Seeing Qu Mao, Nan Li and Mu Desheng, Kong Ming walked over with a goose feather fan.

   Qu Mao smiled and greeted Kong Ming.

  Kong Ming waved his goose feather fan and said with a smile, "My lord, did you come here from Lian Dao by shuttle boat?"

   Qu Mao nodded, but he didn't know what Kong Ming meant by asking this question.

Kong Ming said triumphantly: "My lord, our observation team from the Outlying Island Power Research Institute got on the train at 8:30 in the morning at the reservoir village train station of the Shuifu Railway, and arrived at the Fucun Shipyard in less than half an hour. Your efficiency is better than your lord's." I don't know how many times higher it is."

   Qu Mao rolled his eyes at Kong Ming, then turned his head to the side, just in time to see Xuande also hastily walking onto the dock, so Qu Mao waved to Xuande.

   Xuande stepped forward and said with a smile: "My lord, it is worthwhile for you to pay attention all the time. The ironclad ship research and development project team lasted 4 years, and finally advanced the ironclad ship research and development project to the point where it can be launched into the water for testing."

   Qu Mao said with emotion: "Yes, the reason for the delay for so long is mainly that the power problem of the ironclad ship cannot be solved. Now that it can be launched into the water for testing, I guess it may be a major breakthrough in the engine."

   Xuande shook his head with a wry smile, and said, "Sir, although you pay more attention to the ironclad ship research and development project, in the past two years, your subordinates have a deeper understanding of the ironclad ship research and development project than you.

  According to the judgment of the subordinates: today's launching test, for the ironclad ship research and development project, the significance of the milestone is far greater than the practical significance. The engine of the ironclad ship is still far from the actual application. "

  Qu Mao smiled and said: "Xuande, we have to look at this issue from a different angle.

  The ironclad ship can be launched and can drive, which is a great stage victory. "

At ten o'clock in the morning on February 20, following the order of the person in charge of the ironclad ship research and development team, the dock where Qu Mao and others were located began to open the gates to release water. The 30-meter-long and 10-meter-wide all-metal ironclad ship was poured into Slowly floating up, Qu Mao asked in astonishment, looking at the huge 3-4 meter high blades protruding from both sides of the ironclad ship's stern, and the 5-meter-long wooden oars protruding from both sides of the bow, "How can I ! Xuande, aren't we testing the launch of an ironclad ship? What is this? Why is there such a design?"

  Kong Ming shook his goose feather fan and said, "My lord, the steam engine on the armored ship is not powerful enough, and the blades on both sides of the tail of the iron-clad ship are auxiliary power systems, which are controlled by manpower.

   There are five pairs of wooden oars in the two rows at the front of the ship, which is also an auxiliary power system. The interior of the iron-clad ship is manually shaken to provide power for the iron-clad ship to turn. "

   Qu Mao looked at the huge wheel blade and wooden paddle speechlessly, and didn't know what to say for a while.

  When Qu Mao saw the ironclad ship slowly heading towards the bay outside the dock, he smiled wryly: "It has no actual combat capability at all, the sailing speed is too slow, and it is a mixture of steam engine and manpower..."

   Xuande also said dumbfoundedly: "Yes, you are right, my lord, but I think the Ironclad Ship R&D team should be encouraged.

The current floating height on the water is less than half a meter, and the iron-clad ship that has been launched for sea trials is not equipped with ship-mounted artillery. If it is loaded with artillery, even if it is only one artillery, it may cause the iron-clad ship to be unable to float. up to several thousand kilograms.

  At present, whether it is the artificial power of giant blades and wooden paddles or the power provided by the steam engine is dominant, it is not obvious on the surface. "

   Qu Mao nodded and said: "Yes, it seems that the ironclad ship research and development project team still has a long way to go, and it may take at least another three years for the ironclad ship to be put into actual combat.

  Of course, Xuande, you are right. The Ironclad Ship R&D team still needs encouragement. Let’s celebrate their achievements at noon. "

  Kong Ming waved his goose feather fan and said, "My lord, the power of a steam engine is limited after all. To increase the power of a steam engine means to increase the specifications of the steam engine, which is a dilemma."

   Qu Mao said: "At noon, let's celebrate the success of the ironclad ship research and development team. We will talk about the technical improvement later, and we can always find a solution."

  (end of this chapter)