Under the leadership of Zhang Xiao, Yang Chong and others boarded the first ship of the Ming Kingdom. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 info and listened to the performance and advantages of this ship under his explanation.

Although most of the people present couldn't understand the industry jargon in Zhang Xiao's mouth, they still didn't know what was going on. Especially when the steamer emitted a flute and the chimney emitted the first puff of black smoke, the people standing on the boat and on the shore were excited.

Although the black smoke was extremely black, the smell was extremely choking. But at this moment, it's so wonderful. Because this is the symbol of industry, the cornerstone of dominating the sea and conquering the world.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Zhang Xiao asked Yang Chong to give the ship a name. After all, the name 'Flying Dutchman' is too unsuitable for the appetite of the Ming Kingdom. And the ship has been refitted, and there are almost no traces of the past.

Even Charlie, when they first got on the ship, didn't know it was their ship.

More importantly, it was the first ship of the republic, which was of far-reaching significance.

Yang Chong thought for a moment and walked to the bow of the boat. Looking at the anticipating and elated citizens on the shore, a flash of inspiration suddenly dawned. blurted out: "It's called hope!" ”。

"Hope!" , Nanfeng muttered. The first city of the Ming Kingdom is also called hope. Everyone present also has hope. When the ship set sail, it was a message of hope.

That's just the right name!

And so on October 11, 1970, the steamship Hope, which will go down in history for generations, was born! It is not only the world's first steamship, but also a monument that marks the rise of the Ming Kingdom!

After the departure of this ship, it was spread all over the world that the Ming country had gold. Many people who dream of making a fortune have come to Daming with their families and changed their fate. It's a hope, but it's also a new life!

And the Ming Dynasty also obtained sufficient craftsmen and workers, which made the country's industrial strength skyrocket.

Of course, that's all for later.

A month later, a steamship spewting black smoke slowly sailed slowly on the vast sea, stirring up large waves.

It's just that the atmosphere on the ship is a little heavy at this time.

In the large conference room, Zhang Xiao sat at the top. At the bottom of him, there is Charlie, the original Dutch captain, and on the bottom right, there is the former president's personal bodyguard, Lehi.

"Captain Charlie, are you sure you're on the right course?" , Zhang Xiao asked out loud with a calm face. The destination of their trip was the Dutch stronghold in Timor-Leste. According to the plan, they were supposed to reach East Timor on the nineteenth day.

But now thirty-one days have passed, and they have not seen any land. In such a situation, anyone is a little irritable. What's worse is that this is a steamship, but it has to burn coal!

If it weren't for the fact that the Hope had enough coal to burn for forty days when it first set out, they would have been waiting at sea to drink the northwest wind.

But the situation is not much better. Not to mention the consumption of coal, let's just say that there is not much fresh water left for survival. If they don't reach Timor-Leste, they will die of thirst before they run out of fuel.

Perhaps many years later, people who happen to pass by this sea area will find their scrap metal that can't run.

Because of this pessimistic mood, the people on the ship now have more or less complaints about Charlie.

And not only Zhang Xiao and the newcomers on the ship, but also the original Dutch sailors, also began to blatantly look at Charlie.

Feeling the Sen Ran in everyone's eyes, Charlie's face turned a little pale. After taking a breath, he replied: "Your Excellency, when I took this route, I also estimated it. And by that time the compass had been broken, and I couldn't figure out the right direction. ”。

What he said was also the truth, but to Zhang Xiao's ears, there was a sense of shirking responsibility. So Zhang Xiao's tone suddenly became much colder, and he asked rhetorically: "Then according to your words, isn't the current predicament caused by me?!" ”。

Charlie panicked and didn't dare to say anything.

But Zhang Xiao didn't stop there, but stood up with a swish, kicked the chair open, and yelled at Charlie: "Hmph! You still don't dare! I think that's what you mean! Since you got on the boat, you have been passive and slacking off! As a captain, I don't see how you command the crew! I stay in my room every day, and I don't know what I'm messing around. Could it be that you are dissatisfied with our Daming Kingdom, so you deliberately reported the wrong route and let the entire Hope be buried for you? ”。

This kind of heart-wrenching words can come out of Zhang Xiao's mouth, which is already extremely serious. So even if Charlie tried to pretend to be calm, he couldn't sit still. Standing up, bending over, he explained in a very low tone: "Your Excellency, it was my fault, it was my passive slacking that caused the route to go wrong. But I really didn't have a grudge against Da Mingguo, and I didn't deliberately report the wrong route, so it was even more impossible for the entire Hope to be buried for me. I'm just-just-", and as he said this, his face was thick and complex, as if there was something unspeakable.

"Just what? Yes! Say! It's all gentlemen, open the skylight and say something bright. If anyone is difficult for you, or what is difficult, tell me about it. Even if I can't help you deal with that difficulty, I can help you solve that person. ”。

As he spoke, he unfastened the pistol at his waist and pulled the trigger. There was a thud and a crisp echo. Then he snapped and pressed on the wooden table, looking around at the people present.

Everyone he saw couldn't help but bow their heads, not daring to look at him. Because his gaze is so sharp, it seems to be able to penetrate people's hearts.

Charlie was also stimulated by Zhang Xiao's words, raised his head, straightened his waist, and replied to Zhang Xiao: "I just want to know, since the Great Ming Kingdom appointed me as the captain of the Hope, why did you send His Excellency the Minister to accompany him?" If it was for me, then why should I be appointed captain? Without figuring this out, I really can't work with peace of mind. ”。

He was also very happy when he was appointed captain. And I think I must perform well and be recognized by the leadership of the Ming Kingdom. But after Zhang Xiao went to sea with them, his mind changed. For when he commanded the sailors, he found that the sailors who had worked under him before did not listen to him at all. Not only that, but he also sneered at him, and disobeyed him.

After a little thought, he understood why. Obviously, these sailors saw Zhang Xiao on the boat, so it was expected that Charlie would not dare to do anything to them. So there is nothing to respect for this former captain.

This greatly hit his enthusiasm for work, and made him afraid of being tabooed by Zhang Xiao when dealing with things. So in the end, he simply didn't care about anything, he was bored in the room every day, and he didn't need to see those villains.

Hearing this, Zhang Xiao was also slightly shocked. He didn't expect that Charlie's negative work attitude was actually because of himself.

After he didn't speak, everyone on the field didn't dare to breathe loudly. After all, Zhang Xiao's aura is too strong, and his temperament is also hot. No one dared to provoke him so ignorantly.

At this moment, Charlie was also very worried, and his heart was up and down, for fear that Zhang Xiao would kill himself in anger. So he didn't dare to sit down, so he stood with Zhang Xiao so awkwardly.

It seemed like a century had passed, and Zhang Xiao finally let out a sigh and said loudly to all:

"I'm the Secretary of the Navy, not the captain. On this Hope, Captain Charlie is still in charge, and he is under his command! As soon as the words fell, he turned around again, held Charlie's hand, handed his pistol to Charlie, and confessed: "If anyone on the boat is disobedient in the future, you will kill him for me!" Don't worry, if something happens, I'll take it for you! ”。

Like a roller coaster, Charlie's heart has climbed from the trough to the top. Feeling the residual heat on the pistol, he was so excited that he couldn't say half a word of thanks.

Seeing Charlie's expression, Zhang Xiao was also relieved. This Dutch captain has finally become Captain Daming.