Great Ming: I, Zhu Di, Declare My Intentions to Seize the Throne from the Start!

Chapter 559: For the first time in human history, iron armor versus iron armor, the power of Yanhua!

"Quick, quick! Speed ​​up!"

"Check the gunpowder and shells again!"

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In a forest beside the Qinhuai River.

During the reign of Prince Zhu Biao, an independent artillery town was established, with a total of more than 500 artillery pieces of various calibers. The soldiers in the Jingying Artillery Town were busy quickly completing preparations for the artillery bombardment.

The town administration of this independent artillery town.

Li Jinglong, the Minister of the Ministry of War, personally served as the Minister.

This was also when Zhu Yuanzhang adjusted the capital camp.

Except for the reformists such as Qiu Fu, Zhu Neng, and Qu Neng.

The only new Beijing army that has not been adjusted.

The independent artillery town has not been adjusted for several reasons. First, this strategic level of independent artillery formation cannot be owned by the local government except for the Beijing camp.

Secondly, artillery is a technical branch.

Even replacing personnel is not easy, finding so many artillerymen who know how to operate artillery.

Finally, Li Jinglong’s identity.

Li Wenzhong's legitimate son.

Zhu Yuanzhang's nephew.

Zhu Yuanzhang never expected that Li Jinglong, half of the Zhu family, would be so active in targeting Zhu Di.

In the forest on the edge of the artillery position.

Tang He took Qiu Fu, Zhu Neng and others to observe.

Zhu Neng came close to Qiu Fu and asked in a low voice in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Second brother, what is the grievance between Li Jinglong and the fourth child that makes them so active?"

Qiu Fu frowned.

It has been several years since they were transferred to Jinling to serve.

To be honest, I really don't know what grudge the fourth child has against this Duke Cao.

It seems that while the fourth child was in the Central Plains, he did not have much contact with the young Duke Cao, and his relationship with the old Duke Cao Li Wenzhong was still good.

At this time, Tang He turned his head, looked at the generals in the army who supported the reform, and asked: "Can the army artillery pose a threat to Yanhua's naval ships?"

Qiu and Fu stopped talking when they heard the sound.

Qiu Fu said: "The range is barely obtainable, but the specific threat it can pose is unknown. However, the Jingying Army, an independent artillery town, has more than twenty artillery battalions at the battalion level, with a total of nearly two artillery pieces. More than a thousand gates can certainly play a role in containing and harassing the Yanhua Navy, and combined with the coastal defense artillery positions deployed on Purple Mountain..."

As he spoke, Qiu Fu's eyes flashed with worry.

The new emperor has obviously been preparing for today for a long time.

During the period of the crown prince, an independent artillery town was organized, trained and equipped.

The establishment of this independent artillery town is larger than that of the independent artillery town that destroyed the Chen Dynasty.

On the top of Zijin Mountain, a large amount of cement and steel bars were spent to build a permanent coastal defense artillery position.

On that shore defense artillery position, there were thirty six-inch caliber artillery pieces and twenty eight-inch caliber artillery pieces.

This is also the large-caliber artillery that the imperial court can now guarantee the yield and produce in large quantities.

As for Yanhua's eight-inch caliber artillery.

Although it can also be produced.

The yield is also not low.

After all, in the original Grand Cross Railway plan, one of the technologies Yanhua assisted in building was the technology of casting large steel pipes.

And this technology.

In fact, it is large-caliber artillery technology.

However, there are relatively few senior craftsmen in the imperial court who can truly understand this technology.

Therefore, the mass production quantity is smaller.

As for Yanhua's ten-inch caliber artillery.

On the court's side, there was no such thing.

It is said that Yanhua's ten-inch caliber artillery has completely different technical and manufacturing techniques from traditional artillery with a caliber of less than eight inches.

I took a non-casting route.

It is said to be an extruded steel pipe.

He is only concerned about the development of the fourth child, Yanhua. He has heard about it, but he doesn’t know the details.

The specific method of squeezing this extruded steel pipe is even more difficult to imagine.

Tang He frowned slightly.

There was also a look of worry in his eyes.

He sighed silently again.

He can't do anything now.

I'm afraid the late emperor didn't expect that this eldest nephew had made so many preparations for today, right?

And his military power.

Although when the new emperor summoned him.

He took out the imperial edict left to him by the late emperor.

In the edict, the late emperor's last imperial order was written. Before the fourth child could not leave Jinling safely, he would command the Jinling imperial city's forbidden troops and the Beijing camp troops.

But after the new emperor read the late emperor's edict, he just looked at him and said, "Second uncle, I never planned to do anything to the fourth son's family, but second uncle, don't force me!"

Of course he could hear the implication of the new emperor's words from the new emperor's words.

Therefore, the military power can only be returned to the new emperor honestly.

This is also the reason why several other people who held the late emperor's secret decree ultimately chose to hide the late emperor's secret decree.

Because everyone found out.

If you take out the secret decree of the late emperor.

It will only make the situation worse.

This made the situation of Lao Si and his family even worse.

…

When the army artillery, either proactively or passively, prepared quickly under the supervision of Zhu Biao's personnel.

On the river.

Sixteen armored fleets have also set up their formations.

Xu Xianchang's flagship is located at the rear of the three echelons.

The third echelon is the Third Squadron commanded by Ma He.

The first two squadrons, from the captain to the squadron commander, have all been adjusted to be Xu Xianchang's confidants.

Ma He led a group of ship's staff.

Come out of the engine room.

The deck guns were inspected one by one.

At the same time, cheer for the soldiers in charge of the turret.

Go behind the turret on the bow of the ship.

Horse and stop.

He raised his hand and touched the spotless barrel.

Nod with satisfaction.

Yanhua's batch of warships took more than ten years.

But everywhere, even in the engine room with the harshest environment, every detail and corner is extremely well maintained.

This shows how professional and conscientious the seniors who used this battleship were in the past.

However, at this moment, the spotless naval guns at least proved that they, those who occupy the magpie's nest, are also very serious and responsible.

to be honest.

He liked the battleship very much.

But in my heart, I always felt that it was a bit awkward to own these battleships in such a way.

But he spoke softly. He had just freed his family from the crime. Now, what could he say about such matters?

Stop talking about him.

Even His Majesty's uncle-in-law, Liang Guogong Lan Yu, can't do anything during this time.

Why!

Ma He sighed and looked at the people standing far away on both sides of the river bank, watching the battle.

He knew that in Jinling City, after the news ship sailed, people all over the world would probably criticize the new emperor's move.

Silently raised the telescope.

Looking at the downstream direction, the smoke billowed into the sky and lasted for several hours, but it still did not disappear.

It is reported that that is the location of the last coastal defense artillery position.

The rising smoke means that the coastal defense artillery position has fallen.

The new generation of Yanhua's armored ships that he was very curious about were already rushing towards them.

Calculated by time.

That's all within an hour.

"Look, the imperial flag is raised on the top of the city! Your Majesty is coming!"

At this moment, a soldier on the deck shouted excitedly.

Ma He heard the sound and looked in the direction of the soldier's finger.

A bright yellow dragon flag fluttered in the wind at the top of Wuding Gate.

A group of people appeared on the top of the city.

Although it is far away.

But on the top of the city, the figure wearing a bright yellow dragon robe is also very conspicuous.

As long as they hold on here.

It is said that even the most powerful ten-inch naval gun in the Yanhua Navy cannot reach the top of Wudingmen City.

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

The mountain cry sounded.

Ma He came back to his senses, looked at the generals around him, all knelt down, and hurriedly knelt down to salute.

"Long live Long live Long live!"

The roar of mountains and tsunami sounded one after another on both sides of the river bank.

Ma He looked at the crowd of people kneeling on both sides with his peripheral vision.

One word popped out of my mind: awe!

Even though the people had some criticisms and doubts about the new emperor's behavior, their respect for the imperial power seemed to be innate.

Ma He's eyes quietly turned to Zhu Biao's direction.

Secretly said: 'I heard that the Yanhua royal family never engages in such noble and humble authority. The royal family's descendants often go out of the palace to mingle with the people. The king of Yan, Zhu Di, has been working hard to eliminate it for more than ten years. Noble and humble...'

During these, they were cultivated in secret.

Of course it's impossible to hear.

This is all what I heard from several confidants around Duke Zhongyong Xu Xianchang when I came to Jinling, especially after boarding the ship.

These people were very disgusted with what Zhu Di, King of Yan, had done.

He suspected that the reason why these people betrayed King Yan was because of this incident.

He felt that King Yan was a little naive.

Eliminate the tendency of nobility and lowliness and achieve equality of personality?

is it possible?

It's not that he is hostile to these.

On the contrary, he also developed a very strong interest and curiosity about it.

I really want to visit Yanhua.

Perhaps, after this war is over and the relationship between the two countries recovers in the future, he may be able to get the opportunity to visit Yanhua again.

"Long live thanks!"

A voice of gratitude came from near Wudingmen. Ma He gathered his thoughts, followed the words of gratitude, and led the soldiers to stand up.

He explained: "I'm giving this order again, soldiers, don't be nervous. We don't seek a big victory. As long as we can hold this place, we won't let the Yanhua Navy's artillery shells fall on the Wuding Gate and prevent the Yanhua Navy warships from rushing into Wuding." Outside the door is victory..."

Woo woo woo...

Ma He's order has not yet been finished.

From the rear flagship, whistles of varying lengths suddenly sounded.

A staff officer in charge of translating the order listened carefully and said hurriedly: "Commander, the commander-in-chief wants you to go to the flagship immediately. His Majesty wants to summon you and the commander-in-chief."

Because, at this moment, the Ming Dynasty wanted to use sixteen armored ships better and faster.

All systems are copied from Yanhua.

Therefore, these titles of commander were also copied.

Ma He nodded, and immediately said a few more words, hurriedly disembarked from the boat, and boarded the small wooden wheel that came to pick him up.

After meeting Xu Xianchang, we went straight to Wudingmen.

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Wudingmen.

"My ministers Xu Xianchang and Ma He pay their respects to Your Majesty. Long live my Emperor!"

"The two beauties are equal!"

"Long live thanks!"

After thanking each other, Ma He and Xu Xianchang stood up.

For the first time, Ma He was watched by thousands of pairs of eyes, feeling stressed and nervous.

Zhu Biao smiled and waved to Ma He, "Ma Qing, come to me."

Ma He hurriedly restrained his thoughts that were blank due to nervousness, and quickly came to Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao looked at Ma He, raised his hand, and patted Ma He on the shoulder, "I heard from Duke Zhongyong that you are the best among the local captains trained by our court."

Ma He moved his lips, just about to say something modest.

Zhu Biao said again: "I have always been paying attention to you. I heard that during your secret training in Panyang Lake, you had great ambitions. You hope that in the future, you can drive a warship to explore the world on the four seas." Ma He wanted to say it. In fact, these were all his wishes after hearing about the Yanhua Navy and envying it. But the new emperor did not mention Yanhua at all, and he could not tell the truth. Why did the new emperor ignore the contribution of the Yanhua Navy to the exploration of the world? He naturally understood. In this hostile situation, the new emperor would definitely not admit any bit of Yanhua's contribution and achievements. If the new emperor wins in the future, you will see that the history books will definitely completely erase Yanhua's major discoveries in the exploration of the world. Even the credit for the discovery of Longzhou Continent and Shangzhou Continent will be attributed to the court. History is written by the victors. "I am very optimistic about you, and I hope you can prove your ability to the world in this battle. As long as you win this battle, the court will build more ironclad ships in the future. I will support you to explore the vast and boundless sea."

...

"So, don't let the shells of the Yanhua rebels fall on the top of Wudingmen where I am standing now."

'This young man is really lucky. I am afraid that he will rise to prominence in the future. '

All officials looked at Ma He with envy and couldn't help but feel jealous.

"I will die for you!" Ma He was a little excited and inexplicably complicated, and thanked him loudly.

Zhu Biao patted Ma He on the shoulder.

He also said a few words to Xu Xianchang and encouraged him.

The overall meaning conveyed was actually very simple. He was watching the battle on the top of Wudingmen.

If the shells of the Yanhua Navy fell on the top of Wudingmen, he would also bear the bombardment.

And he vowed to maintain the dignity of the court.

To put it bluntly, it was to show determination and put pressure on the generals below.

After all, whether it was Xu Xianchang or Ma He.

Who dared to let the shells really fall on the top of Wudingmen City.

Unless they were all defeated and killed in battle.

Xu Xianchang, with heavy pressure, came and left in a hurry with Ma He.

Ma He just returned to the warship.

Woo woo woo...

The solemn and dull whistle sounded faintly from the downstream.

"Here it comes!"

"The new fleet of King Yan is coming!"

...

Noisy discussions came from far away on both sides of the river.

Ma He held up a telescope and stared at the downstream of the river.

Although the viewing distance of the telescope is far enough, after all, the telescope in his hand was originally the standard of the Yanhua Navy.

It is made by the latest glass technology of Yanhua and polished.

You can see clearly what is happening ten miles away.

Although the court can also make telescopes.

The visible distance is only half of Yanhua, five miles!

A single piece of glass has fully proved the gap between Daming and Yanhua in industry.

Although the telescope can see far enough, the river suddenly turns a big bend far downstream.

The woods blocked the view.

…

The sound of the solemn whistle became louder and louder.

At a certain moment.

Ma He's mouth suddenly opened slightly.

In the tube, eight warships appeared, which were huge in size, beautiful in lines, and more concise and beautiful in layout.

"Hiss, is this the new generation of warships of Yanhua?"

A trembling exclamation sounded beside him.

Ma He glanced at his comrades who used to eat, sleep and train together.

He could understand the shock and surprise of his comrades.

The eight steel behemoths that came into view were really different from the one under their feet.

The volume was twice that of the warship under their feet!

At least 3,000 tons!

Such a huge warship.

Two ships made the river, which had been widened many times in recent years to meet trade, seem a little crowded.

Moreover, the layout of these warships is very different from that of the warships under their feet.

There are no gun ports on the side.

The whole body is complete, riveted, and streamlined black hull.

The deck is not a single piece.

It is in the shape of a ladder.

The first deck is a wide step.

On the ‘step’, a door of very sturdy cannons has been aimed at them.

The most surprising thing is the turrets of these artillery units.

Compared with the bloated turrets of the warships under their feet.

The turrets of these eight warships are small and exquisite!

‘The turrets of Yanhua’s new warships must have used new technology, otherwise, such a small and exquisite turret would not be able to install the subordinates and unloading rails! ’

…

Ma He observed and analyzed.

On the flagship behind.

Beside Xu Xianchang.

The two confidants who stayed by his side looked at the warship twice the size in the distance.

Pale face.

The body trembled slightly. With a trembling tone, he whispered: "Isn't this the battleship in the long-term planning and design? When will the battleship with a more stable structure and full-body structure be built without gun windows and gun compartments?"

"Not only that, not only that, look at the turret, it's too small, it must have been designed with the envisioned tube-retracting style!"

'Zhu Di has long suspected me! '

Xu Xianchang listened to his confidant's frightened discussion and clenched the telescope with both hands.

Gritting his teeth, he said: "It should be that the planned tube-retractable artillery was developed. No wonder, Wang Jinmi has been in Xufu Province in the past few years. This little kid must have developed it after returning from Shangzhou. , suitable for large giant spring steel tube retreat! ”

As the commander of Yanhua Navy.

He certainly knows some technical planning.

It is also very clear that these technical plans need to overcome technical difficulties.

The biggest technical difficulty of the tube retreat type is the high-strength spring steel!

This is a special steel.

Obviously, he was kept in the dark. Yanhua had already developed this kind of spring steel!

"I'm afraid that the breech-loading ammunition technology has also been conquered. Go and send an order to all ships to be prepared to be bombarded by Yanhua's rapid-fire artillery! Warn the captains of each ship to stay calm and withstand the pressure!"

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City head.

Zhu Biao and others also held up telescopes to observe.

Zhu Biao's face looked very ugly.

He was plotted by the fourth child!

These eight graceful and majestic warships all proved that the fourth child had always been wary of him.

This further proves that he is correct in wanting to defeat Yanhua!

He is right!

…

At this moment, Ye Kai commanded eight armored ships, which were eight miles away.

After ordering the supply ship to stop.

Ye Kai held up the telescope and observed the city from a distance.

Not finding Zhu Di, he couldn't help but frown slightly, and then ordered: "Order the fleet and all ten-inch artillery to fire a round of explosive shells first, and report to the prince that we are coming!"

The sound effect of exploding shells is inherently different from other projectiles.

The sound wave of the ten-inch caliber artillery is also different from the sound wave of other calibers.

As long as the prince is in Jinling City.

There were nearly two hundred 10-inch caliber artillery pieces throughout the ship, firing explosive shells.

The entire Jinling City could hear it.

The prince can definitely learn from the sound effects and sound waves.

It was judged that they had arrived.

Boom boom…

Not long after Ye Kai issued the order, the largest caliber artillery fire in the world began.

The most powerful explosive bomb in the world was fired.

Others were shocked or frightened.

Ye Kai doesn't care.

At this moment, he just needs to let his prince know that the Yanhua Navy has fulfilled its mission and is here!

The Yanhua Navy is great!

It is the best navy in the world today!

Xu Xianchang and a few other despicable people cannot represent the Yanhua Navy!

In this battle, he wants to rectify the name of Yanhua Navy!

The best way is to sink the sixteen armored ships on the opposite side as much as possible!

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