The Hongwu did not lean against the shore, but was moored in the middle of a group of fleets.
Zhu Xu passed through the plywood and came to the big ship.
When you see it, you can see the big sails that are folded up one by one, and when you are placed underneath, you have a feeling of being unusually small.
The masts stand one by one, densely packed, like a dense forest.
This battleship, with a length of 70 zhang and a width of more than 20 zhang, is a real giant.
Zhu Xu stood on the bow of the boat not far away, looking into the distance.
The battleship was wrapped in iron sheet from end to end, giving it an indestructible sense of rigidity at a glance.
Li Yizao appeared on Zhu Xu's side and introduced: "Your Majesty, Hongwu, most of them are made of fine iron, which is extremely strong, and ordinary guns and cannons are helpless, equipped with two hundred and twenty exterminating cannons, three layers up and down, and 1,200 soldiers stationed there, and the speed at sea can be compared with fast horses, if there is a fleet to protect them, the speed will be slightly slower......
He is the chief designer of this time, the up and down of the Hongwu, he doesn't know, on Zhu Xu's side, he said concisely.
Zhu Xu's eyes narrowed slightly, and he nodded secretly.
There are also some of his ideas in this battleship, although it is still very rough, but it does have the appearance of some battleships in later generations.
This is the first time, and it will be better and more perfect in the future!
"Let's go, let's go up and have a look!"
Zhu Xu waved his hand, strode onto the splint, and walked towards the Hongwu.
A group of people followed Zhu Xu and rushed onto the deck of the Hongwu.
Zhu Xu stepped on it with one foot, as steady as Mount Tai and as flat as the ground.
An indescribable emotion instantly welled up in his heart, mixed tastes, indescribable, standing at the entrance of the deck, looking at the Ming flag fluttering not far away in a daze.
This battleship represents his expectations, and to a certain extent, it also indicates the future of the Ming Dynasty, the sea is vast, and the future is also slim.
After a long while, Cao Huachun stepped forward and whispered in Zhu Xu's ear, "Your Majesty." ” Zhu Xu was stunned, came to his senses, stepped forward, and said, "Yes, this battleship is beyond my expectations. ” A group of people behind Zhu Xu didn't think much about it, and followed Zhu Xu to the national flag.
Li Yizao looked at Zhu Xu who was looking up at the national flag, groaned, and continued, "Your Majesty, the fleet has planned the navigation route, and the anchorage places along the way have also been set.
John Tong and the people of the Netherlands and Francois have already sent a letter back last year, and we will definitely have a reception before we arrive, so don't worry about other ......."
Zhu Xu already knew this, he stepped forward, patted the stainless steel mast, full of excitement and longing, and said, "Well, good!"
Along the way, you have to cherish yourself, I have to explain your affairs, you must not leave a single thing behind, complete, and do it seriously, this fleet, I have paid too much effort, and the money and food I have paid are as high as millions of ......."
Zhu Youzhen, Ao Bai, and Zheng Zhilong, one is the table, the other is the guard, and it is Feng Zhu and others who really do things, these people listened to Zhu Xu's words, raised their hands together, and said: "The minister (slave maid) obeys the order." ” Before this, Zhu Xu had a thousand words, but standing here, he didn't know what to say for a while.
Today's sun is exceptionally good, the wind in the port is not strong, and the boatload of people has different thoughts, and they all looked at Zhu Xu without speaking.
"You stay, I'll take a look."
Zhu Xu waved his hand behind him and walked forward.
Mast, canvas, long rope, cannon, cabin, bow, Zhu Xu walked all the way, and even went up to the top floor, looking at the battleship, the people on it, the entire battleship, the entire port, and the sea in the distance.
Although it is only a small place, Zhu Xu has a strange feeling of dominating the world and overlooking the whole world.
After a while, under Cao Huachun's signal, Zhu Xu came down.
Feng Zhu stood next to King Xin, saw that his face was expressionless, and stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the auspicious time has arrived, and it is time to hold a ceremony." ” Zhu Xu took a deep breath, turned around and got off the boat, and said, "Okay." ” Zhu Xu, Cao Huachun, Li Bangmei and others got off the boat, Zhu Youzhen and other people who went to sea this time did not move, and watched Zhu Xu leave.
When Zhu Xu went ashore, a salute suddenly rang out, roaring throughout the port.
Zhu Xu put his hands behind his back and stood on a high place to watch, the figures on the Hongwu were crowded, and Zhu Youzhen led a group of people, standing neatly under the national flag.
Cao Huachun stood next to Zhu Xu and said, "Your Majesty, this is about to set sail, don't you really want to say anything?"
” Zhu Xu wanted to say something, but finally shook his head and said, "Don't say it, watch it sail." ” Cao Huachun looked at Zhu Xu, and saw that his expression was a little uncertain, so he didn't say anything more.
Bursts of bells and drums sounded on the Hongwu, followed by bursts of firecrackers, which resounded through the Hongwu and the entire port.
Zhu Xu looked at the bursts of steaming smoke, his expression was obscure, and his heart was surging with emotions.
Knock knock The heavy and passionate drums sounded, accompanied by the sound of bells, pianos, etc., and then the national flag was raised, and the national anthem was echoed.
Zhu Xu also opened his mouth to sing along, looking at the national flag from afar, his eyes were shining.
The people behind him were a beat slower, but Zhu Xu opened his mouth, even if they didn't know it yet, or didn't remember the national anthem, they all opened their mouths.
The national flag was soon waving in the wind overhead, rustling.
"Anchor!"
There were people on the Hongwu who were shouting and waving flags, and several people at the stern of the ship immediately pulled heavy iron chains, shouting with confidence.
Not long after, the voice sounded again: "Sail!"
” Not only Hongwu, more than 100 ships opened their sails one after another, one side of the sail opened, bang endlessly, especially on the Hongwu, one side of the big sail opened, huge incredible, even bigger than the ship, quite a bit of a cover of the sky!
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"Wait for the expedition!"
On the Hongwu, Zhu Youzhen and hundreds of officials knelt down in the direction of Zhu Xu and shouted loudly.
At this moment, Zhu Xu had the urge to rush up and walk with them. was immediately deeply suppressed, Zhu Xu waved a hand and said in a deep voice, "Accurate!"
I am waiting for your triumphant return!
” "My emperor is Shengming, and the ministers swear to die to live up to their mission!"
The shouts of more than 100 people echoed in the port, stirring up bursts of surging blood.
The Hongwu moved slowly, heading towards the east, and other ships, large and small, also turned their oars, followed the Hongwu, in an orderly and large manner, and the grand slowly moved away.
Zhu Xu put his hands behind his back, looked at it, and couldn't return to his senses for a long time.
This fleet finally set sail, and at the moment of sailing, the national fortunes of the Ming Dynasty were also rising and falling with their swaying, which was unpredictable.
This process is said to be fast, too long, from Zhu Xu to the day.
Jinwei, and then the current fleet left the port, it took two hours.
Zhu Xu didn't speak, and a group of civil and military officials had to accompany him, until the fleet was about to disappear, and Cao Huachun reminded in a low voice: "Your Majesty." ” Zhu Xu looked slightly stunned, took a deep breath, calmed down the complicated emotions in his heart, and said, "Well, it's okay, let's go, go to Jingdong Daying to rest for one night, and return to Beijing early tomorrow morning." ”