After Wang Can and his entourage entered the Taihu Lake Water Village, they all got off the boat. Stepping on the ground, Cao Ang and Cao Pi were a little shaky, and the expressions on their faces were a little pale. After all, they are northerners, and they are not used to the bumps on the ship, and their stomachs feel like they have knocked over a five-flavor bottle, which is very uncomfortable.

Wang Can looked at the haggard two and said, "You two brothers, go back to Shuizhai to rest first and adjust your state." ”

"Not necessarily!"

Cao Ang gritted his teeth and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I can insist." ”

Cao Pi also looked stubborn, and said: "Your Majesty, if you can't even stand this little suffering, how can you follow Your Majesty to conquer the Wa Kingdom." I don't need to rest, I can hold on. ”

Whether it is Cao Ang or Cao Pi, they are not pampered children. The two of them are talented and martial, and they are both wise and brave. From this point of view, Cao Cao was very successful in teaching his son.

Wang Can was not reluctant, and said with a smile: "Since you are willing, follow me to see the newly made warship." ”

"Whoa!"

Cao Ang and Cao Pi should go down.

Gan Ning waved his hand and said, "Your Majesty, please follow the end of the future." ”

The group entered the water village and walked through the water. This water village is built on the mountain, but in many places of the water village, wooden piles are used to build on the water and build roads on the water. After walking for nearly a quarter of an hour, the group arrived at the place where the battleship was moored.

"Phew!"

Cao Pi couldn't help but gasp when he saw the scene ahead.

His handsome face, full of shock, muttered, "This big ship must be at least eight zhang high, even higher than some city walls. Can this great ship move on the sea? ”

Cao Ang's eyes were also dissatisfied and shocked.

He had also seen a big ship in the north, but it was the first time he had seen such a large ship.

Wang Can saw it in his eyes and was very satisfied.

He didn't find it surprising, because such a ship could not be compared with the warships of later generations. However, in this era, it can be regarded as a unique and cross-era invention. According to Wang Can's prediction, if an ordinary building ship or a ship encounters such a magnificent battleship, a collision is enough to crush the other party.

Gan Ning was a little smug and explained: "Your Majesty, this battleship has adopted the latest manufacturing methods. ”

"General shipbuilding, if you are making small boats, you don't have to think about wind and waves, after all, the ship is small, and you can't stop it. However, once such a large ship is not strong, even if it is built, it is easy to collapse in the face of wind and waves. ”

"In order to make the battleship stronger, a keel-like backbone was added to the bottom of the battleship, which runs through the bottom of the battleship, making the battleship stronger and not being crushed by wind and waves. In particular, the bottom of the battleship is sharp, which is conducive to chopping waves. The upper deck of the battleship was extremely wide and could accommodate countless soldiers. ”

"The bow and tail of the warship are high, and there are guards on both sides,"

"This battleship is divided into three tiers."

"The bottom layer is equipped with earth and stone ballast, which increases the weight of the battleship and avoids the instability of the battleship when the wind and waves hit. In addition, warehouses were built on the ground floor to store water and food. ”

"The second floor of the battleship, for the soldiers to live in."

"The third and uppermost level of the battleship is open and is mainly used for drills and operations. In addition, on the top floor of the battleship, bows and catapults were arranged to ensure that the battleship could attack from a distance. ”

Gan Ning talked eloquently and said: This battleship is unique and extremely combative. Once an enemy ship is attacking, it can be directly rammed except for the attack of the battleship itself, such as catapults. With the special structure of the battleship, it is enough to sink the opponent. ”

Cao Cao's eyes also lit up and he was amazed.

Cao Ang frowned and said, "In this way, this warship is invincible when it encounters enemies at sea. ”

Gan Ning said confidently: "It's invincible." ”

Cao Pi said: "You haven't tried it at sea, how do you know that you can be invincible." ”

Gan Ning stroked his chin and said with a smile: "If I hadn't tried, I wouldn't have said that I was invincible." It is because I have tried it that it is clearer. We have experimented on Taihu Lake, allowing ships and warships to hedge. In one shot, the building ship was crushed to pieces. Ordinary building ships can't stop the attack of warships. ”

Cao Pi stopped talking after hearing this.

Obviously, this battleship is the secret weapon of the navy.

Wang Can opened his mouth and asked, "Xingba, how many people can this battleship hold?" ”

Gan Ning replied, "Back to Your Majesty, this battleship can accommodate up to eight thousand soldiers. But after our tests, the right number of people on the battleship was about five thousand. ”

Wang Can asked again: "How many new warships are there?" ”

Gan Ning replied: "There are two warships, and if the imperial court allocates more money, more warships can be made. ”

Wang Can said: "I will concentrate on the cabinet, so that the cabinet can allocate money and develop more warships." However, it is impossible to have too much money, after all, the imperial court has to use money everywhere. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Gan Ning hugged his fists and responded, very excited.

No matter how much, as long as the imperial court can allocate funds, it will be conducive to the development of the navy.

Wang Can continued: "Two new warships, can they have names? ”

Gan Ning shook his head and said, "No! ”

Wang Can thought about it carefully and ordered: "Since there is none, I will name it." The battleship in front of him was named Zhonghua - the battleship Zhonghua. The second battleship was named Shu Han - Shu Han battleship. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the name!"

Gan Ning was even more happy.

With Wang Can's name, these two warships have different meanings.

Wang Can pondered about going to sea, and asked, "We will rest in Shuizhai for three days, and then go to sea." This is going to the Wa Kingdom, and there are people in the navy who are familiar with the route? ”

"Yes!"

Gan Ning said: "After receiving His Majesty's holy decree, the last general began to prepare, except for the route, and all other preparations have been arranged. ”

"Well done."

Wang Can nodded in approval.

Wang Can looked at the majestic battleship, and immediately took Cao Cao, Cao Ang, Cao Pi and others to board the Zhonghua battleship and feel it carefully. He stood at the bow of the boat, blowing a cool breeze, very comfortable.

Cao Cao stroked the battleship and said with emotion: "Your Majesty, after having the battleship Zhonghua, it will be much easier to attack the Japanese state. The most difficult thing for us to attack the Wa Kingdom was to sail on the sea, which was prone to wind and waves. As long as it can be safely reached, with the elite of the army, there is not much of a problem. ”

Wang Can said: "That's true. ”

After a round on the battleship Zhonghua, the group got off the battleship and returned to the place where the army was stationed. Gan Ning prepared a place for Wang Can, Cao Cao and others to rest, then took his leave and left, and went to transfer troops to prepare for battle.

Time flies, and three days pass in a flash.

On this day, the wind and the sun are beautiful.

In May, the sun is shining brightly, and the golden light is shining, sprinkled on the water, reflecting a golden light. Next to the battleship Zhonghua, Gan Ning mobilized 10,000 elite soldiers and lined up the whole army.

Just wait for Wang Can to give an order, and he will board the battleship and prepare to set off. Wang Can looked around and was very satisfied when he saw the high morale of the naval soldiers.

This is the division of a hundred battles.