In the summer of July, the sea near the capital.

Xu Mochen stood on the deck, behind the Ningtai flagship, and there were nine other warships distributed at a certain distance.

Every ship, the steel on it glistens in the sun.

The chimney that towers over the hull of the ship indicates that it is powered by a steam engine.

A huge step forward across the ages.

There are still many places where wood is used, and the steel is only riveted to connect each other, but the overall standard is no longer the level of this era.

The fleet led by Ekri went north very quickly.

At the beginning, they were still testing the situation of Daqian and advancing step by step.

However, when they arrived in several coastal prefectures and counties, they received news that the whole country knew that the emperor had fled with the hundred officials of the harem, and there was a riot everywhere.

Ekri immediately ordered to increase the speed, and now their vanguard had reached the vicinity of the capital's waters.

Because the opponent's fleet has a front and a rear, Xu Mochen's side can only wait for the entire fleet to be assembled before he starts to attack.

He has an absolute advantage in individual ships, but he also has to consider the difference in numbers.

"Near the port, we have a battery," Tang Derun handed him the telescope, "but the power of the battery is probably not as powerful as the fleet of foreign countries." ”

Back then, Xu Mochen's advancement in thermal weapons was not very deep.

Without him, driven by the Ten Worlds, he unified the country faster than he had planned.

When the world is unified, the main contradiction becomes a problem between him and the immortal cultivation world.

Therefore, at present, the armament of the cadres as a whole is still very backward.

"Wechen estimates that the port will soon be occupied," Tang Derun has already given various instructions according to the deployment, "The garrisons near the port, after symbolic resistance, they will withdraw."

In this way, the enemy fleet should come to the shore. ”

After docking, confirm that there is nothing unusual, and let a large army come.

That's the most important point in time.

"Let the garrisons not clash head-on," Xu Mochen explained repeatedly, "You must grit your teeth and wait until the sheep are in the tiger's mouth." ”

But they know that a small sacrifice is indispensable.

Soon, in Xu Mochen's telescope, the first three-masted sailing warship of an exotic country appeared.

The flags fluttering in the wind are very conspicuous, and they also show their absolute confidence.

The distances were carefully calculated, and Xu Mochen was able to ensure that his fleet would not be discovered.

At noon, he heard the first cannon shots.

Audibly, it was the batteries near the harbor that took the lead in the attack.

Xu Mochen couldn't see the specific battle situation, and it was impossible for him to fly away at this time.

The only thing that can be done is to wait.

Soon, the sound of dense artillery shelling also sounded.

This is a counterattack by the fleet of foreign countries.

Xu Mochen silently estimated that from the beginning to the sparse sound of artillery in the back, it was only half an hour before and after.

"In a sense, the fleet of foreign countries is indeed very powerful." Xu Mochen made a solid evaluation.

The Natural Sect still has its own uniqueness.

"The next step should be for them to land, and then the big force will follow," he exclaimed, "and we'll get ready to fight." ”

In the case of naval warfare, the connection with the land is separated.

There are immortal cultivators on each other, so the role of this piece can't be played.

But Xu Mochen had a pre-arranged countermeasure.

If it is determined that the fleet of the foreign country is assembled, the garrison on land will set off fireworks in the sky.

That's the best time to get your hands dirty.

This is two hours.

During this period, it can be seen that fleets pass through the sea in the distance.

"Almost," Xu Mochen turned his head and ordered, "According to the original formation, the two wings of our fleet will be spread. ”

The mode of naval warfare is different from that of land warfare.

The distance of fire coverage between ships, as well as the speed, direction, and so on of each ship, should be taken into account.

However, Xu Mochen's fleet relied on steam power to push the propellers, and the impact of the wind was much smaller.

But the opponent is a sailboat, and the wind is also counted.

At this time, the wind direction is a headwind for the foreign country fleet heading north.

When the war starts, they are downwind, much faster.

"Your Majesty," Tang Derun made the final confirmation, "after the start of the war, the degree of annihilation of the opponent ......"

Xu Mochen's face was expressionless: "Go all out, don't let go of any fleet." ”

He didn't have time to wrestle in the war of the Terran countries, it didn't matter if the foreign countries didn't come to provoke him, and now he dared to rush up, Xu Mochen thought that the best way to solve it was to make them frightened.

When they mention Daqian, there will be fear from the roots.

Tang Derun sighed in his heart, more than 100 fleets, gathering all the elites of the navies of Western foreign countries, this battle continues, and the opponent will be silent for at least 50 years.

In the past 50 years, it is enough for the cadres to make further progress.

Time passed minute by minute, and in the afternoon, Xu Mochen finally saw the sky above the distant coast, bursting with fireworks.

A signal to go to war!

This change, Ikeri also saw, and he frowned.

He had already commanded the fleet, concentrated in the waters near the port, and some ships even docked.

In the outermost part of the world, there are two fleets, blocking the entrance to the sea area and preventing ambushes.

Just as he was about to ask, an adjutant came running quickly.

"Lord Admiral, the fleet in charge of the guard has spotted a ship of unknown origin that is closing around us."

Ekri stood up, a hint of unease flashing through his heart.

Fleet? It's impossible, it's impossible for Daqian to have a fleet?

Is it foreign help?

But in this world, is there a sea hegemon that can be compared with the foreign countries of the West?

A series of questions flashed through my mind, and the sound of shelling was already heard in my ears.

The sound of "boom, boom, boom" came in an endless stream.

Ekri was experienced in naval battles, and he could tell what was wrong.

The sound of the shelling...... Explosions...... Unusual!

He was almost certain that his opponent's artillery was far more powerful than his own ships.

He walked out quickly and urgently ordered all ships to be put into a state of readiness.

A third of the ships docked, including some of the crew, on land.

Now it's about coming back and setting sail again.

Ekri couldn't wait, as he received worse news.

"Our fleet, five battleships sunk!"

"What!" Acre could barely believe his ears, and in just a few moments, the five battleships were gone.

You know, every one of their ships is made of hard oak.

In ordinary naval battles, even if dozens of shells fall, it is difficult to destroy.

"Could it be that the powder magazine was hit?" He frowned tightly as he commanded the fleet and assembled as soon as possible.

"No," the person in charge of the report trembled his legs, "yes...... It was sunk directly by the enemy fleet! ”

(End of chapter)