"Puff puff!"

There was a scarecrow that was knocked down.

"Snort!"

There were clay figurines that were shattered.

"Bang bang bang!"

At the same time, there were also bottles and cans that were broken.

The sound caused by the chain bullet seems to be continuous, as if something is sweeping all the way through. Some people can't help but think of prisoners staggering through the corridors of the prison with long chains. The last sound was swept away as if it were splashing water. It took a while for the sound to dissipate.

Finally, when the results were checked, it was found that the scarecrows in a straight line had been knocked down by three. The clay figurines in the same straight line were broken into two. The bottles and cans in the same straight line were also broken in three. One chain bullet to knock down eight targets is equally powerful.

In particular, the three scarecrows were completely cut off by chain bullets. The upper part of the scarecrow, has fallen. The bottom half of the scarecrow, but it still stays in place. Looks weird. It's calm, it's brutal. In other words, if these three scarecrows were human, their bodies would have been split in half.

Pick up the three scarecrows and examine them carefully, and you will find that the place where the chain bullet was cut off is as if it was cut by a sharp blade, and it is unusually smooth. In fact, brothers who have cultivated the fields know that straw still has a certain tenacity. After a bundle of straw is bundled, the tenacity is stronger. The scarecrow made of straw, if you cut it with a knife, it is impossible to cut the scarecrow, at most you will chop it to the ground. However, the scarecrow in front of him was completely cut apart, and you can imagine the speed of the chain bullet. There is not enough speed, where it is possible to cut off the scarecrow.

Seeing this complete incision, Zhang Zhun couldn't help but change color a little.

This chain bullet is simply the dummy bullet of later generations, not to mention anything else, just the psychological pressure caused to the enemy is quite strong.

Those clay figurines give Zhang Zhun the same powerful feeling. It may have been one end of the chain bullet that accidentally touched the clay man's abdomen, and as a result, a large piece was hollowed out of it. If the whole clay figure was shattered, Zhang Zhun might not be surprised. After all, a clay figure is a clay figure, and with a casual punch, it can be shattered. However, it was only a hollow hole, but the clay figurine was not broken. This illustrates a problem: the chain bullet is so fast that the clay figurines don't have time to shatter.

It's no wonder that chain bullets can break all masts, it's really so powerful at cutting. If you use any weapon in later generations to describe it, it is probably only the legendary laser sword. Within the range of the chain bullet, it is definitely a person blocking and killing, and the Buddha blocking and killing the Buddha.

"Tom tom!"

After the No. 1 Cangshan boat exercise, the No. 2 and No. 3 Cangshan ships continued the exercise.

Solid bullets, grape bombs, and chain bullets took turns to smash into the experimental area, and all the scarecrows, clay figures, bottles and cans in the target area were all in a mess. In the end, the three ships lined up in a straight line and went into battle together, and came up with three furious salvos.

"Tom tom!"

"Tom tom!"

"Tom tom!"

Nine solid bullets, nine bags of grape bullets, and nine chain bullets fell one after another.

The target area is full of wolves, and there are basically no intact scarecrows, clay figures, and bottles and cans. According to the area of the target area, the general offensive formation can arrange about 300 soldiers. In other words, if these cannons were unleashed in the middle of the defense, they could inflict huge damage on 300 enemies.

It's a pity that Zhang Zhun's cannons are currently only ready to be used in naval battles. As for when it will be able to be used in land battles, it has not yet been decided. In Zhang Zhun's view, land warfare, with a tiger and a gun, is already very powerful. However, those old people who came back from Liaodong, or refugees who fled from Liaodong, desperately hoped that Zhang Zhun could use such a cannon to deal with the Tartars as soon as possible. Solid bullets aside, those grape bullets and chain bullets are really sharp weapons against the Tartar cavalry!

If the scarecrows and clay figures in those target areas just now were replaced with tartars, I am afraid that the people around them would have been running wild with excitement at this moment. How could they have seen such a heavy shelling? In fact, in the Ming army, it is not that there are no cannons, and the number of cannons equipped with some Ming troops is quite large, but it is very rare to be able to use cannons so superbly! The most rare thing is that except for Zhang Zhun, there seems to be no troops of the Ming army who have the courage to attack the Tartars.

The people watching the shelling just now were naturally pleasing to the eye and their blood boiling. Their designers, however, were silent. Their pride and joy are hidden under a calm exterior. On an occasion like today, Xue Zhidie and Sun Qinkai were both present. The strength of the navy is inseparable from the efforts of the two. Both the ships themselves and the artillery are indispensable. Only when the two complement each other can they be most effective.

Among them, the happiest is Sun Qinkai. His greatest wish was to design and manufacture more powerful artillery. Originally, he had such conditions. He could provide the Ming army with more and more powerful artillery. It's a pity that my father's imprisonment changed everything. Sun Qinkai stayed in prison for more than two years, and finally came out alive, which was already a very difficult thing, and he didn't dare to have any extravagant hopes.

However, he didn't expect that as soon as he came out, he was reused by Zhang Zhun and let him design the Flying Dragon Cannon. For him, this is simply unthinkable. Zhang Zhun's reuse is a real reuse, not just a simple matter of providing generous treatment. Zhang Zhun respects his opinions, discusses technical issues with him on an equal footing, never condescends, and never imposes his own opinions on him, which is the real reuse. With such a leader, it is energetic to work!

Zhang Zhun said to Sun Qinkai sincerely: "Third son, thank you!" ”

Sun Qinkai smiled innocently, and still replied a little sneeringly: "This is my job, no thanks." ”

Zhang Zhun nodded, knowing that he didn't like to talk very much, so he turned his head to Xue Zhidie and said, "I also want to thank you sincerely!" ”

Xue Zhidie was in a happy mood, and it was rare to have some gentle smiles, but the country was easy to change, and her surname was difficult to change, every time she talked to Zhang Zhun, she couldn't help but be vigilant, and at this time, she was also used to the surname and said a little slyly: "Your previous thanks, aren't you sincere?" ”

Zhang Zhun smiled and said unabashedly: "Whether it's sincere or not, you can judge for yourself." ”

Xue Zhidie curled the corners of her mouth like a little girl, and said coquettishly: "I want a reward." ”

Zhang Zhun smiled slightly, and said briskly: "What reward?" ”

Xue Zhidie's eyes were shining, and he said word by word: "I want to sleep." ”

Zhang Zhun smiled and said happily: "Okay! ”

These days, Xue Zhidie is indeed tired. The construction schedule of the three Cangshan ships was originally very tight, and later the flying dragon cannon had to be installed, and the project was even tighter. She is the chief designer of the warship, so naturally she can't let it go, and she must be there in person to give instructions. If you look closely, you will find that she has two faint dark circles under her eyes, and her delicate snow-white wrists have also been blown yellow by the sea breeze. Fortunately, she was naturally beautiful and was not greatly affected.

After the exercise, the official sea trial will begin.

Zhang Zhun, Xue Zhidie, and Sun Qinkai have all been on Yang Guohua's flagship.

The three Cangshan boats also hoisted their own sails and waited to set off.

Fang He, Liu Dong and other sailor detachments have long been ready for battle. Each Cangshan ship, as well as Yang Guohua's flagship, was equipped with an armed combat detachment. Bombardment with artillery at long distances and intensive shooting with muskets at close range is the most basic tactic of the navy.

"Let's go."

Zhang Zhun said calmly.

"Let's go!"

Yang Guohua issued an order.

All the warships, driven by the wind, slowly left the port.

From Mawan, head east. Because it was a sea trial, the three Cangshan boats were all driving close to the shore, so that they could dock in time when there was danger. In fact, before Zhang Zhun arrived, the three Cangshan ships had undergone preliminary sea trials, and they were sure that there were no major problems, so they invited Zhang Zhun to come. Today's sea trials are more about the surname of the review.

Zhang Zhun held a clairvoyant mirror, stood on the bow deck of the flagship, and carefully observed the navigation of the three Cangshan ships in the back. Judging from the sailing just now, all the maneuvers were still very neat, whether it was the laying of the sails or the erection of the cannons, they were very satisfactory. Obviously, there is no need to improve the Cangshan boat for the time being, and it can be dumplings on a large scale.

"Doot toot!"

Suddenly, the lookout post at the top of the flagship's mast made a short conch sound.

"Enemy!"

Zhou Zhengyu reacted first.

The signal from the lookout post turned out to be an encounter with an enemy!

Zhang Zhun was also slightly stunned, how could there be enemies on the sea near Aoshanwei? Only last time did they force Yang Tiansheng's subordinates to retreat, could it be that they are making a comeback? Or are they sporadic pirates? Hey, I said, how come these pirates don't seem to be gone?

Xue Zhidie was also slightly stunned, frowned and said, "Is it a pirate again?" ”

Zhang Zhun shook his head and said slowly: "It's not clear for the time being." ”

Xue Zhidie frowned lightly and said in a low voice, "Do you want to retreat for a while?" ”

Zhang Zhun smiled and said, "What to avoid? Don't we have three warships? Afraid of what? ”

Xue Zhidie wanted to speak and stopped.

Zhang Zhun said with a smile: "I'm still worried about how to test the combat surname of the three Cangshan ships, and it's just right to have enemies." After all, the shelling just now was a pre-set exercise, and it was put on display for people to show a lively situation, and it was impossible to see the true level of the navy. If it's a pirate, we'll fight them solidly, and see how many pounds and taels our navy lads have. ”

Xue Zhidie listened to his confident tone, so he didn't say anything more. In fact, she has full confidence in the ships she designs. As long as the strength of the two sides is not too different, there is absolutely no problem in fighting a battle.

"It's Dengzhou Sailor!"

"Dengzhou Sailor's warship!"

The lookout post signaled again.

Zhou Zhengyu came to Zhang Zhun's side and said in a deep voice: "My lord, it is the warship of the Dengzhou Naval Division. ”

Zhang Zhun nodded and did not speak.

Xue Zhidie asked suspiciously: "Dengzhou Sailor appeared here, what do you want to do?" Aren't they supposed to be stationed in the sea near Dengju City? Are they our enemies? ”

Zhang Zhun said lightly: "Maybe it is, maybe not." ”

Yang Guohua also came over at this time, and said to Zhang Zhun awe-inspiringly: "My lord, the warships of the Dengzhou Navy Division rarely appear in the sea near Aoshanwei, and my subordinates feel that their arrival should not be a good thing." ”

Zhang Zhun said decisively: "Order all ships to be ready for battle." ”

Yang Guohua and Zhou Zhengyu immediately turned around and left.

"Doot toot!"

Soon, the sound of a conch, representing different orders, continued to sound.

At the same time, there were constantly sailors waving command flags to pass on orders.

Three Cangshan ships have entered combat readiness one after another. All Wyvern cannons are loaded with solid bullets and are ready to be fired. The sailors on the flagship are also all in combat readiness. The Tiger Gun in the hands of each soldier of the sailor detachment is also in a state of being ready to be fired at any time. Zhang Zhun and Xue Zhidie also left the position at the bow of the ship and returned to the side of the mast.

Zhang Zhun said to Xue Zhidie: "You also go to the cabin below." ”

Xue Zhidie said with concern: "Be careful. ”

Zhang Zhun nodded.

Xue Zhidie turned around and went.

Zhang Zhun stood on the winch next to the mast, raised the clairvoyant mirror, carefully observed the sea and sky line in the east, and quietly waited for the appearance of the Dengzhou Navy Division's warship. At the same time, he quickly thought about what the purpose of this Dengzhou sailor suddenly appeared here.

Speaking of which, the timing of this Dengzhou sailor's appearance is really mysterious!

The base of the Dengzhou Navy Division is in the distant Dengzhou capital, and if they want to go to the coast in the south, they will have to bypass the Shandong Peninsula, and the voyage is still quite long. If nothing happened, they would not have gone south. Last time, it was also such an important matter as the attack on Tian Heng Island, and their figure appeared. Now that the Tartars have been wiped out, there is little major event along the southern coast. However, they still came with great difficulty, indicating that they must have a special purpose.

It is certain that they will definitely not come to see him, Zhang Zhun feels that he has not yet had such a big face. The Dengzhou Naval Division belonged to the combat system, and even the Shandong Metropolitan Division was not qualified to command them. Their arrival was, of course, at the behest of people with intentions, and at the behest of certain high-ranking officials who had the power to command them.

The Ming Dynasty is a peculiar country, the status of military generals is very low, the combat effectiveness of officers and soldiers is very poor, the soldiers do not know the generals, the generals do not know the soldiers, and the later period basically did not win the battle, but the rule of the civilian officials has developed to the extent of reaching the peak. Every civil official of the Ming Dynasty is the best. If you want to talk about tricks, two sides and three knives, a honey-bellied sword, a Hongmen banquet, a knife hidden in a smile, etc., 10,000 Zhang Zhun are not their opponents. Among them, the new governor of Denglai, Ruan Dacheng, is the best of the best.

(To be continued)