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1724: Test Shot

The roar suddenly increased, and the hull also vibrated. After a slight ploy, it suddenly accelerated forward. Qin Feng stood up and said, "Let's go to the deck and see the wind of our new ship."

The group walked onto the top deck. At this time, the experimental ship was almost about to highlight the entire fleet's protection circle, almost driving it with the Ming Dynasty. Compared with the huge Ming Dynasty, the experimental ship seemed extremely inconspicuous, but behind his ship, the two huge waves of foaming were raised to attract the attention of all the soldiers on the upper deck of the Taiping.

They watched the experimental ship pass by them like a wind, and then drove quickly towards the distance while creating huge waves.

On the Taiping, He Ying, the commander of the First Fleet, looked at the flag words called by the flag bearer on the experimental ship, and ordered helplessly: "Transfer the entire fleet to enter the first-level wartime state and advance at full speed."

Looking at the flag bearer beside him waving the signal flag, He Ying thought for a while and said, "Tell all the captains that if you still want to see the butts of the warship in front, then give me all my strength and follow me!"

He Ying's slightly insulting order immediately made all the captains and sailors of the First Fleet scream. Although they accompanied this experimental ship to go out to sea many times, each time they saw not the experimental ship that attacked at full speed. It is certain that the new ship was faster than them. But if they could not even see his butt, they did not believe it. You must know that the sea was endless, and the soldiers selected from their high masts were not searching with their eyes now, but the fun called telescope developed by the Ming Dynasty's Glass Workshop.

“Go ahead at full speed.”

"All sailors, go down the bottom cabin, drive in shifts, and always maintain the highest speed."

"I'm still ashamed, I'll fight for my life."

Not so rational orders popped out of the captains' mouths. Warships followed the white waves like crazy.

However, as time went by, all the captains, including He Ying, their faces turned red, purple and white, because not only could they not see the butt of the experimental ship, but even the shadow of the experimental ship could not be seen.

He Ying looked up at the lookout soldiers in the Diao Dou on the mast, but saw the lookout soldiers also looking at him, and the telescope in his hand drooped weakly.

"Roll slow down!" He Ying said dejectedly. Regardless of whether he wanted to or not, he was sure to take this fart. Like him, all the other captains were extremely disappointed and were also considering a question. If he encountered such a fast warship on the battlefield, how should he deal with it?

After thinking about it, it was impossible to use such a fast warship. For them, such a fast warship was to think about it and leave as soon as they wanted. It was like an infantry encountering a cavalry on land. There was no other way except to defend it. The problem was that infantry arrays could also fight against cavalry. On the sea, warships could not form a tight square array like infantry.

Fortunately, it’s okay! After thinking for a long time, the captains suddenly woke up when they came to the conclusion. This is their own warship. Is there anything more fun than this if they have it, but the enemy has it.

"If I could command such a warship, it would be great." Almost all the captains expressed the same feelings at the same time.

The first fleet slowed down and began to slow down. The crazy pursuit just now almost exhausted all the sailors. At this moment, they were just Zhang Qifengfan and walked slowly. The destination of the left and right experimental ships was certain, and they were not far from here.

As for safety, He Ying was not very worried. After confirming that the Unknown Island was the last experimental site, the First Fleet had already carried out routine cruises there. On the Unknown Island, there are now two warships of the First Fleet where the test site are arranged.

After experiencing a psychological journey of depression and excitement, these captains felt refreshed when they thought of the wonderful time in the future.

When these people felt good, Qin Feng was also standing on the top deck of the experimental ship, and he felt very happy.

The roaring sound of machines, the white foam, rippling waves, seemed to bring him back to that era in his memory. The sea breeze blew his clothes, just like Ning Zeyuan earlier. At this time, Qin Feng also opened his arms and whistled to the sky.

He was very happy, but Jin Jingnan and Geng Jingming beside him were very distressed. At first, they didn't feel anything, but as the warship gradually accelerated, the storm on the sea seemed to be a little bigger than before, and their suffering began to come.

For the warships that cut through the waves, such speed is a pleasure for the warriors at the sea. Every bump is not bad, so it is a massage. However, for the rookie who was on the ship for the first time, it will take a short while and all the internal organs will churn. While Qin Feng was excitedly screaming at the sky, Jin Jingnan and Geng Jingming were lying on the side of the warship under the support of several guards, vomiting into the darkness.

Seeing Qin Feng's pleasure roaring up to the sky, Jin Jingnan raised his head weakly. Just as he was about to say something, the warship passed through a huge wave that was coming to his face like a fierce slash. With a loud bang, the splashing high water splash fell on the deck below. The ship shook violently, and Jin Jingnan felt that it was another dizzy turn.

"Come on, help the two adults into the cabin to rest." Ning Zeyuan quickly commanded the guards to help the two ministers with a yellow face, "See if there are any pills on the ship to treat seasickness for the two adults."

"Sir, those kind of pills are usually equipped on merchant ships. Where can I find them on the warship?" A sailor said timidly. "What's more, this is an experimental ship, so there is nothing more."

Listening to the sailor's words, Jin Jingnan felt a bitter breath. If he had known that the pills for treating seasickness would have left the port, he should have taken them. Even if he would be uncomfortable, he would not have made a fool of himself in front of the emperor's life.

Geng Jingming, who was being carried by the guards to walk into the cabin, turned his head hard while walking forward and looked at Ning Zeyuan: "Don't forget to call me when I take action. I have seen his speed. I also have to see the power of his attack. I have to ensure that every penny of our Ming Dynasty is spent on the blade."

"Don't worry, Geng's Ministry of Revenue will definitely call you when the time comes." Ning Zeyuan said with a smile.

The distance of fifty miles was only half an hour for the experimental ship. Not long after the two officials entered the cabin, a small island composed of almost entirely rocks appeared in front of Qin Feng.

At this time, this place is no longer what it used to be. Two Ming warships were nearby. But in front of the island, ships of all sizes, floating docks and other things were arranged. There were also many wooden stakes in armor densely placed between the rocks on the island.

When the two warships near Youge were also surprised to see the experimental ship appearing here alone, they were also surprised to see that the experimental ship was approaching the experimental ship one left and one right, forming a protective state.

When the target was about a few miles away, the experimental ship began to slow down.

"Your Majesty, the experiment is about to begin. The first thing to test is artillery shooting in a stable state to collect various data." Qiu Dongye reported to Qin Feng.

"You guys start. Today, I am just an audience member." Qin Feng smiled.

Qiu Dongye nodded and walked to the bow of the ship. At this time, he became the commander of the warship.

"Down anchor, fix it." He shouted.

Two huge iron anchors locked by iron chains fell into the sea with the sound of collision. The roar of the warship gradually decreased. Soon, the entire warship anchored on the sea surface, rising and falling with the waves.

"The main gun on the head of the ship is ready."

At the bow of the ship, several soldiers immediately became busy.

"The barrel cleaning and inspection have been completed."

"The gunpowder is loaded."

"The shells are loaded."

"The launch is ready."

With the sound of roars, Qiu Dongye took a deep breath: "Target, unknown island, fire!"

A soldier immediately extended the torch in his hand to the lead at the tail of the cannon, and everyone's eyes moved upwards with the burning lead.

The lead Mars disappeared from everyone's field of vision.

The next moment, a huge explosion sounded in everyone's ears, and the main gun on the head flashed, and then it was covered by huge smoke. The entire experimental ship also sank suddenly down under the influence of powerful recoil, and then retreated for a little distance.

The next moment, on the nameless island two miles away, a huge explosion came, and countless rocks cracked and flew. The wooden stakes in armored in the middle of the rocks were thrown into the sky like toys, and then fell heavily, falling into pieces.

The kitten took a breath. The shooting distance was enough to match the heavy catapult, but it was much more powerful, and the Thunderbolt Fire could not hit that far. The Thunderbolt Fire installed on the battleship was slightly inferior to the Thunderbolt Fire equipped by the Army.

In the thick smoke, the soldiers had no time to observe their results, but became busy again.

When the smoke dissipated, the second round of the artillery fire was ready again.

"Start!" Qiu Dongye's voice sounded again.

When an explosion came from the nameless island again, behind Qin Feng and others, Geng Jingming and Jin Jingnan were screaming. The first shell woke them up. Each of them came to the deck with the help of two soldiers and happened to see the explosion.

"Rise the anchor, turn around, and prepare for shooting the tail cannon." Qiu Dongye looked back at the two of them, but he was still giving orders in his mouth.
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