For this sentence, Drake did not deny that the arrival of the age of artillery can be observed with his many years of smell in the age of sailing.

Artillery, in England, already has a relatively complete technology, and has even been mass-produced, and, I heard that gunpowder has also been granulated, and the power has become more and more great.

At present, what prevails is nothing more than the old routine: at first, artillery is used to bombard, because the artillery is not powerful, but the main thing is to suppress the enemy's morale and destroy the living forces, and then get close to the enemy ship, and board the deck for melee combat.

This is a mode of naval warfare based on the number of people and the size of the ships, which is too backward compared to a new type of fast ship like Hawkins, which is equipped with a large number of new guns.

Those who fall behind will be beaten.

The artillery has reached a large scale, and that kind of scene is terrifying to think about.

Countless cannons, when you want to get closer, crush them with numbers, and the red shells, with the smell of gunpowder, directly hit the excited sailors who are about to board the ship, breaking through the wooden planks.

Crushed shipboards, rivers of bloodied corpses, Drake had expected such a picture.

There were heavy casualties, ships were flooded, and surrender was the only way out.

"Hawkins, if His Majesty doesn't adopt your design, I'm willing to help you experiment with it!" Drake's mind was churning for a moment, thinking about the dead Magellan, and the countless savages and ships with more dangerous and artillery, which were safer.

"Oh? Are you interested in this? Hawkins looked up in surprise and stared at Drake with blazing eyes, the surprise in his heart overflowing.

You know, this is just a new ship, it has not withstood any tests, and the risk is very large, especially when it goes around the world.

"Well, forget it, when you build the ship, it will take several years, I can't wait!"

Drake smiled a little awkwardly when he saw Hawkins' seemingly smiling appearance.

He immediately understood that if he participated, he would be a litmus test, and the danger would be high, and it was better not to do this kind of thing.

A few days later, after the drawings were ready, Hawkins immediately went to see His Majesty, hoping to attract attention by introducing this new type of ship into the Combined Navy.

At this time, His Majesty the King, who was relaxing in Edinburgh, was admiring the current picture, although he was full of confusion: a liberal arts student, you let me see Mao's picture, it is better than words!

Fortunately, Hawkins took care of the king and explained.

For example, why you are skinny, why you do this, and finally, summarize it in one sentence.

"Your Majesty, the new type of ship, pull the side of the ship down, coupled with the new artillery of the kingdom, fast speed and strong firepower, will occupy the entire English Channel in one fell swoop!"

As soon as these words came out, His Majesty the King suddenly became energetic.

The English Channel is the most important gate, and if you master it, the United Kingdom Navy will be invincible.

Closing his eyes, Edward pondered for a moment, artillery warfare will be the future of the current navy, it is still possible to prepare in advance!

"Yes, build one out first and see how the level is!"

Of course, what Edward didn't know was that historically, such a thin-looking clipper was the main force that defeated the Spanish Armada.

However, it's always good to have the courage to try and innovate.

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Hawkins went to meet the king, and Drake began to prepare for the circumnavigation.

The first is the fleet.

Since his fame had already amassed, Drake easily recruited the necessary ships and sailors, and the necessary supplies were well prepared.

This voyage was not only sponsored by the royal family, but also by various nobles, officials, and even wealthy London merchants, who generously supported this lofty ideal.

Hundreds of sailors were thrilled to get involved, to be part of this great operation.

And the merchants, as well as the aristocracy, were hungry for new lands, as well as spices, as well as gold and precious stones.

Only the civilians turn a blind eye, no matter how good the consequences are, they will not get any benefit, and they still work hard day after day to maintain their families, as in the past.

Everything is ready, Drake is ready to go!

"Look! These people who welcome us are hoping to gain benefits in it, and sailing around the world is just the ultimate goal! ”

Looking at the crowd of people, although Drake was a little proud, he still did not forget the real interests and would not be carried away.

Now the honor, because, Sir? Or did you rob a treasure ship? Or the discoverer of Drake Passage?

Not the last he discovered Tierra del Fuego, a sprawling volcanic island.

This volcanic island, with its abundance of sulfur and saltpeter, greatly alleviated the gunpowder crisis in the kingdom.

In fact, the royal family set up a company to specialize in the sulfur and saltpeter of Tierra del Fuego, which was specially supplied to the army, and refused to be easily leaked to the countries of Europe.

Saltpeter, in particular, is scarce throughout Europe.

Exports to Europe, the annual profit is no less than 100,000 pounds, and it is also a strategic weapon, and its importance is extremely exaggerated.

Therefore, this sea trip is the interests that are driving him, and the dream is just an accelerant.

"Let's go, let's go! Gunpowder ready, drinks ready, let's go! ”

His thoughts drifted away, and Drake came back to his senses, and the blackened crowd gradually blurred.

"My lord, Drake has already departed, this time, do you think he will be able to find a new route?"

A middle-aged man in his thirties looked at the Drake fleet that was gradually moving away, and then said to the young man with squinting eyes on the side, slightly respectfully.

"Yes, this sir, he has a lot of experience, last time the Hawkins family sponsored him to sail, and as a result, he obtained the right to sell saltpeter, which is of great interest, this time, I only hope that I can find an island as rich as Tierra del Fuego!"

The young man showed a salivating appearance, and the exaggerated interests made people have to be willing to give up the so-called reserve, and chose to follow.

"Father, why do you want to buy Drake's company stock, the risk at sea is much higher than building a house!"

In the crowd, an expressionless young man, with an unmistakable face, said unconvinced to the man with thinning hair on the side, like the Mediterranean.

"What about the lack of housing in London? Although the profit is not as good as that of maritime trade, it is better to be stable! ”

"My son, profit is not my goal, meeting some new friends is what we should do, you see, isn't that the Lord Baron I just met yesterday?"

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