Chapter 183 The First Trial
In order to implement the "High Heel Plan", Mao Geng felt that no matter the hardware and software, he had to be guaranteed. He traveled thousands of miles to carry out a special operation, and he must not make a joke. Secondly, it affected the progress of the super project of Kra Isthmus, which has great strategic significance, and missed an opportunity once in a lifetime, and it was a bit shameful to his descendants. The price to pay in this era is not on the same order of magnitude as the price to pay in later generations, so he must not miss it. In the 21st century, it would be fine if you want to build the Kra Canal with a budget of more than 30 billion US dollars. The key is that you can't buy the land to build the canal from the Thais - others don't sell it!
Therefore, actions cannot be misleading. If you fail or even cause a big mess, it will not be an exaggeration to say that it is a sinner of history.
So, first of all, two muskets must be equipped with scopes. The scope is not a temporary cram. It was built before the New Year, but it needs to be installed on the gun for correction. This is one of the first, and the second is that the shooting accuracy of the musket beyond 300 meters has not been tested. Mao Geng is not sure whether this first-generation rifled rifle can be accurately shot after more than 300 meters. After this calculation, it will take several days to prepare.
This matter cannot be hidden from Han Tuozhou. He wanted to sail to Annan safely and leave the fleet of Taiwan Songhai Trade, and he could never find a second one. Moreover, Mao Geng did not intend to hide it from Han Tuozhou.
Before asking Han Tuozhou to communicate, Mao Geng thought about it and wanted to communicate with Lu Jiuyuan and Ye Shi first. Since the leak of cosmology, these two have become their most determined supporters.
"Brother Yi Sheng, it's called the 'High Heel Plan'. What's the point?"
Ye Shi felt that this so-called "high-heel plan" sounded a bit abrupt, so he asked this question first.
Mao Geng thought to myself, I originally wanted to name it "Beheading Operation", but the bloody smell of beheading operation seemed to be a little heavy, which did not conform to the current established policy of peaceful expansion, and it was too disharmonious! So, I had an idea of a "high-heeled" action code. Sometimes, I named it just because something interesting happened at that time. Mao Geng thought that many strange names in the world were mostly out of the cage.
However, facing Ye Shi, Mao Geng cannot say that it was just because of the interesting story of the Duke of the Kingdom wearing high heels yesterday that the code of action caused such a somewhat abrupt action.
Mao Geng had to find other explanations:
"Mr. Zhengzhou, this is true. Our action is not to kill the indigenous people in the Isthmus of Kra, nor even to forcibly drive them out of their homeland, but to fight psychological warfare and cause panic within them through this action. Once their chief died inexplicably on the spot, and the rumors of being punished by heaven spread, they would not believe it. In this way, the indigenous people would be shaking. Then take the opportunity to throw out a condition that would make them moved, and maybe things would be done. This action is like letting a woman put on a pair of high heels, and then she would be unsteady and swaying left and right. At this time, just push it gently, she would fall."
Ye Shi nodded, looking like this.
Speaking of which, high heels have now become a hot topic for the people of the SAR. Brave and fashionable women walk on the street in high heels, which has attracted much attention from the passers-by. Although the fashionable women walk in high heels, they are also sincerely worried - many people almost call it out in their hearts - That woman, look at your shaking look, be careful when walking! Never fall!
So Mao Geng said this, but he was very vivid. Ye Shi no longer felt that it was abrupt to give such a code name.
Lu Jiuyuan kept pondering, and then said:
"This matter was a bit too hasty, but Yi Sheng said it makes sense. If everything is ready, it is afraid that the situation will not change suddenly. If the three Buddhas or real wax take the lead and seize the treasure land of Kra Isthmus, then I am afraid that I will regret it. Since Kra Isthmus is the best shortcut to communicate with the East and the West, I have to make this worst strategy. Although it is a worst strategy, it is the best strategy among the worst. The barbarian leader is stubborn, so he must awaken the barbarians with his own blood to avoid the battle. He can be called benevolence and righteousness! I think that's it."
Ye Shi agreed:
"Good! That's exactly what it means!"
Suddenly, I thought of something and added:
"Of course, I can't get around Lord Han, so I have to say it. However, I don't think I have to tell you about the Duke of China. After all, it's hard to be a decent move. It's better not to know about Duke of China. Brother Xiangshan, what do you think?"
"Zhengsu, I'm right. You don't have to let the Duke know about this. Yi Sheng just does it. If there is anything, I'll explain it to someone, and it's enough!"
Lu Jiuyuan thought Ye Shi's suggestion was good. After all, this matter contained risks. If it failed or caused trouble, it would be best not to touch Zhao Han's head. Otherwise, Zhao Han would pursue it at that time and would be very unfavorable to Zhao Han. In short, this matter can be big or small, and it would be best to remove Zhao Han's responsibility in advance.
Mao Geng was moved when he heard Lu Jiuyuan's statement. The old man was responsible. He not only cared about Zhao Han, but also wanted to protect himself. After this period of interaction, Mao Geng felt that Lu Jiuyuan could be a moral perfection.
Zhao Han has devoted all his heart to the flying scissor ship being tried in the past two days. The original plan was to complete the iron ship first, but the iron ship involved steam power and cannon outfitting. As a result, the flying scissor ship grabbed the front of the iron ship. After the flying scissor ship was completed, under the command of Zhao Han, the trial sail began yesterday.
Although he was not very skilled in the operation, the fly-scissor ship easily ran an average speed of more than 14 knots, which is more than twice the speed of the Dasong ship. Jiang Ang, who was trying on the boat, was extremely excited. According to his estimate, if he was proficient in the operation, he still had room to increase his speed.
Because the scissors used soft sails, an old wooden pole was extended out at the bow, and three spinners were pulled on the wooden pole alone. In short, the scissors used a combination of hard sails and soft sails to maximize the area of the sails. Unfortunately, although there were big fishermen participating in the trial sail, they were not intimidated on the soft sails, but they were still a little inaccurate in how to maximize the wind power. Despite this, Jiang Ang was already very excited.
Zhao Han was naturally excited when he received the reward, but he was a little regretful that this kind of fly-scissor ship is not suitable for making an iron ship, because Mao Geng said that there are too many sails on the fly-scissor ship, and no matter how fire is prevented, it is impossible to defend against it. It is really not worth the effort to make a fly-scissor ship into an iron ship.
Fish and bear's paws cannot be used! For example, an iron ship has steam power, which is the best as a warship, but it also has its shortcomings, that is, it must be constantly replenished coal and water. There are sails on the iron ship, but that is, it is a hard sail. When sailing with sails, the speed is about seven knots.
As Mao Geng said, fly-scissors are born to transport goods.
Han Tuozhou was very satisfied when he witnessed the flying speed of the flying scissors. Then Han Tuozhou started to fight Xiaojiujiu and settled the bills. Han Tuozhou secretly made up his mind to order more such flying scissors in the future. Taiwan Songhai Trade will go to another level, and perhaps relying on such flying scissors.
So before Mao Geng went to find Han Tuozhou, Han Tuozhou came to find Mao Geng first.
"It's easy to say and say, but there's no hurry to make a fly-scissor. Lord Han, I have a plan here to open up a new maritime Silk Road. Once this road is opened, the Taiwan-Song and Hai Trade will be able to do everything in the world as I wish. Not only the Tianzhu trade, but also the Dashi side, or even Europe farther away, can go. How about it? Lord Han, do you want to come together!"
In the plate designed by Chen Liang, Taiwan Songhai Trade has been listed as the main customer of the Kala water and land transport. In Maogeng, Maogeng hopes that Taiwan Songhai Trade will participate in the construction of the Kala Isthmus project.
Han Tuozhou's appetite is getting bigger and bigger now. Of course, Han Tuozhou has had this intention to surpass the big sea merchants. It is very fond of Han Tuozhou's appetite for sea transportation. Therefore, Mao Geng did not need to do much work, so Han Tuozhou agreed immediately.
Han Tuozhou also revealed that Wu Xi also wants to participate. Whether it is Annan Chameng or the real wax project, Wu Xi is interested in any Western Front project that Chen Liang participates.
Mao Geng was a little worried about Wu Xi, worried that after he participated, he would make a lot of money inside. Therefore, he said:
"If Wu Xi is interested, why don't you let him participate in the business in Hokkaido."
"Yi Sheng, I don't know anything. Wu Xi has also decided to participate in Hokkaido. Wu Xi has participated, but Wu Ting is actually involved. Isn't Hokkaido a mess? There will be people going there continuously in Sichuan."
Damn! Wu Ting is considered a local emperor in Sichuan. He needs money and people. It seems that Hokkaido's development can be accelerated. However, this made Mao Geng even more wary of Wu Xi.
Mao Geng retained some reservations when Wu Xi participated in the west Kra Isthmus project, and Han Tuozhou was not willing to force it. Although there were some differences on Wu Xi's issue, the two immediately reached an agreement on the trial sailing of the fly-scissors. Han Tuozhou decided to choose the Chameng route based on Mao Geng's suggestion and set off soon.
Han Tuozhou expressed strong interest in Mao Geng's limited actions in the Isthmus of Kra, and his enthusiasm was even significantly higher than that of Lu Jiuyuan and Ye Shi.
Chapter completed!