Speaking of the improvement of this steering wheel, Marin remembered that it seems that the steering wheel of later generations was composed of ropes and pulleys. Through the application of pulleys, when the steering wheel is triggered, the effort is greatly saved. After all, moving pulleys can save half the effort.

But here's the problem, it's not that Marin can't think of using a moving pulley to save effort. However, Marlin doesn't have a proper rope!

The rudder (balance rudder) is underwater, and seawater is very corrosive. The balance rudder made of oak is okay and relatively corrosion-resistant. But ordinary ropes are not resistant to the service of sea water at all. Because, most of the ropes used in navigation today are linen ropes in Europe. Even the canvas of the sails was made of linen. However, although flax is not very resistant to corrosion, it is not very resistant to seawater. Because of this, in the 18th century, people discovered sisal during the Age of Discovery, and replaced flax with sisal as a cable for navigation.

The steering wheel, on the other hand, was invented in the 18th century, similar to the era of sisal. In the absence of rubber and nylon, sisal was clearly Marlin's only option. In fact, even with rubber and nylon, later nautical circles still used sisal fibers as cable materials. Therefore, the combined properties of sisal fiber, such as corrosion resistance and tensile resistance, are superior to rubber and strong nylon. In particular, some of the ropes of the steering wheel are always immersed in seawater. If the corrosion resistance of seawater is not enough, it is obviously not possible.

What's more, when he was engaged in the upper edge of the tarque sail before, Marlin found that because of the lack of tensile strength, the upper edge of the truss sail made of linen could not be made high and large enough. Therefore, whether it is to make a rope or sail for navigation, sisal is a must.

To this end, Marin sent a ship to the colony of Havana in Cuba and ordered Tara, the governor of Havana, to try to trade with the Mexicans in all directions to obtain sisal seeds. Then, find a place to plant in large quantities, collect sisal fibers, and make nautical cables and fine sails.

Marin clearly remembered that in the later generations, the Philippines seemed to be an important sisal producing country. Tanzania also seems to be a major producer of sisal. Sisal is inherently drought and salinity-tolerant, but the Philippines is a country with abundant rainfall. Therefore, the place where sisal is suitable for cultivation seems to be a hot and humid but well-drained tropical area.

With sisal, Marlin can use the effortless steering wheel system made of pulleys and anti-corrosive cables. When the time comes, only one sailor is needed to operate the steering wheel, and there is no need for two people to pull it together. In this way, it can be regarded as saving manpower.

In addition, a large amount of copper can be left. After all, copper is so expensive now. At present, this steering wheel system, which uses gears and copper rods, is too expensive to manufacture......

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As time went on, the time moved into February. Seeing that the spring ploughing was about to begin, both the Grand Duchy of the North Sea in Marin and the Duchy of Gedes under Charles II began to actively prepare for war. The Duchy of Guedes wanted to send troops to the Duchy of Brabant to rescue the 17,000 "Swiss mercenaries". Marin, on the other hand, intends to send 20,000 main troops to accept the "mercenary" of John II of the Cliff Convention in the name of mercenaries.

Seeing that Marin had no sign of going abroad, Charles II of the Duchy of Gedes was a little anxious. So, he sent someone to Marin when he would go abroad......

In fact, Charles II, Duke of Guedes, was very excited after hearing that Sweden had stripped him of half of his shares in the Malinfaryn copper mine. He thought that Marin, a warmonger, would definitely be dissatisfied with the damage to his interests. Perhaps Marin will gather a large army and go to Northern Europe to fight Sweden in order to regain his interests.

However, Charles II did not expect that Marin would only issue a painless statement of protest without any sign of sending troops.

This made Charles II a little anxious, if Marin really went to war with Sweden in a fit of rage, then Charles II could safely go to raid the concentration camp in Brabente. After all, Marin took the main army to fight in Northern Europe. When Charles II was in trouble in the Netherlands, Marin was unable to rescue him.

It's a pity that Marin actually ignored the encroachment of the Swedes on his interests, and rarely acted as a "shrunken turtle", which made Charles II angry and anxious, and even more uneasy......

So, Charles II simply sent someone over to urge Marin - it's time for you to leave for a foreign country......

Marin obviously knew about this situation - if he didn't go abroad, the Duchy of Gedes might not dare to actually rob the camp. After all, Charles II was afraid that he would stab him in the back.

In order to lure the Duchy of Gedes into action, Marin decided to stay abroad for a few months......

However, there must be a reason to go abroad for a long time...... After all, Marin is now also the king of a country. If you disappear for no reason, it's going to be a big mess. Even if he led his troops to fight before, at least let people know the news. The king of a country, the most taboo is to disappear for no reason. After all, once the monarch disappears for no reason, as long as there are rumors, it may cause panic.

Marin actually wanted to go to the North American colonies to have a look, after all, he had never been to the Americas in his previous life or in this life. Now, in February, there are no major storms in the North Atlantic (typhoons, hurricanes, etc., in the Northern Hemisphere, which usually occur in summer and autumn). The only thing to watch out for is probably the iceberg drifting north of Newfoundland. As long as the ship doesn't hit the iceberg, there won't be a big problem. In fact, even if you hit an iceberg, it's not much of a problem. As long as it is not a single ship, even if it hits an iceberg, the rest of the ships can save people. It's not like encountering typhoons, hurricanes, etc., and it is difficult to survive being swept into the sky directly......

Therefore, Marin decided to take advantage of the early spring to take advantage of the early spring to take a fleet to inspect the American colonies......

What are the reasons to go to North America? Could it be that the North American colonies are well built and inspected for themselves? This is absolutely not a no-go!

After all, Marin once used the name of Columbus to publish a "Savage Diary". The book's horrific depiction of the Americas, coupled with the outbreak of syphilis on the Spanish colony of Hispaniola, frightened the enthusiasm of Spain and Portugal to colonize the Americas. Until now, there are still terrifying legends of the "wild continent" on the European continent......

If you go to the American colonies with great interest, isn't that tantamount to telling others that "the wild land is not terrible"? Otherwise, why would Marin run to inspect?

So, we have to think of a reason that makes other countries feel terrible. Otherwise, it will arouse the interest of other countries in the American continent......

Marin then began to meditate......

Pestilence? This excuse doesn't work. If a plague breaks out in the Americas, it stands to reason that he, the monarch, will never take the initiative to come up stupidly, and it is too late to hide......

Colonial riots? Looks like this can be had......

However, to suppress the rebellion of the colony, it is not necessary for you, the lord of a country, to go out in person?

"What kind of thing can you do to work yourself, the lord of a country, to go out in person?" Marlin scratched his head a little......

At this time, Marin suddenly heard that Adler had returned from Oldenburg to visit the old Hoffmanns......

"Brother is back...... Wait a minute...... Brother ...... "Marin suddenly grabbed something......

"yes, how did I forget about that?" Marin suddenly patted his head......

Marin remembered that Albert had been shot by an arrow on the island of Manhattan and had almost died. However, Marin did not make the matter public that time, but quietly mobilized troops to go to North America for revenge.

"Seemingly...... You can use the excuse that 'Albert was shot by the natives' to go to the Americas......"

Soon, Marin found a very plausible excuse for himself to go to the American colonies - his younger brother Albert was seriously injured by a bow and arrow shot by the savage natives in the wild continent...... As an older brother, Marin plans to take revenge on the natives with his army......

This excuse is very good, it shows the savage and bloodthirsty aborigines of the savage people on the "wild continent", and can scare people from other countries so that they don't become interested in the Americas: at the same time, to avenge his brother, this excuse makes people can't find fault with it - Lao Tzu is a madman who protects his brother, can't he? The younger brother was wounded, and the elder brother went to avenge him...... No problem at all......

"That's it!" Marin quickly made up his mind.

Of course, you have to say hello to the old Hoffmans and Adler first. Otherwise, if they take it seriously, it won't be good. In addition, the Emperor and John II, Duke of Clifford, also had to be secretly informed - the original plan remained unchanged...... lest they think that something has changed......

In addition, Marin also secretly informed Charles II, Duke of Geddes, that he had found an excuse to go abroad for a few months, so that he could do it with peace of mind......

Then, Marin ordered to start hyping up the matter. In order to show a realistic performance and express his anger at his brother's injury, Marin broke several precious pieces of porcelain in public, which seems to be the same as described in the king's anger...... Well, this should be more believable, right......

After dropping the porcelain, Ma Lin immediately mobilized his troops and horses, saying that he would personally expedition to the "Wild Continent" to avenge his brother......