"Is this battleship ready to be launched now?"
Owen asked anxiously."
Don't worry, Lord Eisen."
With that, Tilion turned to one of the dock workers and shouted, "Let the water in." ”After a while, a large amount of river water mixed with a little ice slag poured into the dock from the outside, gradually filling the bottom of the dock, and the steel battleship also floated smoothly.Since many people have seen cement ships floating in water, it is no surprise that the impact of the steel battleship when it floats up is not as shocking as imagined.Only when the water level inside and outside the dock door is flush can the dock door be slowly opened and the battleship can be towed outside the dock.Owen then appointed Kembert, who was most experienced in the cement steamship, and his crew to conduct a sea trial, while the steel battleship sailed slowly down the Ulshui River."
Look!
What is that?
”Such a behemoth sailing on the river naturally attracted the attention of the people on the shore at once."
Shhh"It's nothing, didn't you notice that the ship was made entirely of iron?""
Huh?!
Iron is so heavy that it can float on water?
”"Stone ships can float, why can't iron ships?"
The people on the shore argued.Suddenly, a sharp-eyed civilian was pleasantly surprised: "There is someone on the bow of the ship!"
It's the lord!
”"Hello Lord!""
Long live your lord!"
At the moment, the border town is developing so well, everyone has a job, they don't have to worry about food and clothing, and they can be assigned a new house, and everyone supports their lord from the bottom of their hearts.Noticing the cheers on the shore, Owen raised his hand and waved it to the crowd in response.After sailing around the river, the steel battleship finally docked at the edge of the military dock, and Owen and his party stepped off the ship.As soon as he got off the boat, Tilion came up and asked, "How do you feel?"
Lord Eisen. ”"It's great."
Owen replied satisfied.Taking advantage of Owen's good mood, Tilion hurriedly made a request: "Since the steel battleship has been completed on schedule, can the train construction plan you mentioned earlier involve our dwarven craftsmen in it?"
”After returning from his last visit to Noa, Owen had told the Dwarven Craftsmen about the plans to build the railway, and they were also interested in the train and wanted to contribute.It's just that Tilion was building a steel battleship at the time, and Owen asked them to build the battleship later.Originally, the dwarven craftsmen were also allowed to participate in the railway construction plan, but Owen smiled slightly, nodded and agreed: "Of course, you remember to go to Geeta to discuss." ”"Then thank you, Lord Eisen."
With that, Tilion turned and ran to his fellow dwarves and said happily, "Listen to me, Lord Eisen!
Hahaha-" The dwarven craftsmen burst into cheerful voices."
Well done!
Tilion. ”"It's so good!""
It's wonderful to have just built a big iron ship, and to be able to build a big iron car!"
The dwarven craftsmen were so eager to make new things that Owen couldn't help but sigh.At this moment, Captain Kembert came over and said carefully, "That, Lord Lord......"
"Oh!
It's Kembert. ”Owen turned his head to look at it and praised, "Your skill in directing the crew to drive the ship is not bad. ”"Thank you, Lord for the compliment."
Kembert hurriedly bowed.Then, Owen put on a serious face and said in a deep voice: "Next spring, after the snow melts, the People's Army will launch an important military operation, and I need you and your crew to drive this battleship." ”Owen didn't think about training a group of soldiers who could drive warships, or the navy.Unfortunately, it was obviously too late for time, so Kembert and his crew had to be asked to drive the steel battleship and train the navy later.When he was assigned to fly the steel battleship, Kembert had a premonition in his heart.The sturdy hull of steel, with cannons mounted on it, will tell anyone with a discerning eye that this is a large warship used for water warfare."
I'm willing to serve my lord."
Kenbert answered without thinking.This was a rare opportunity to repay the lord, and he didn't think about refusing.Since the shipwreck, Kembert's life has not been very good, and it is the lord who has allowed him to become captain again.Driving a cement steamboat to run transportation, the salary is very good, and there are additional rewards for more work.Now, Kembert has taken his family to settle in the border town, and his children have been sent to school, and life is getting better and better.Therefore, he was very grateful to the lord who had recruited him."
There's still some time, you and the crew need to get familiar with the ship quickly."
Owen advised, "In addition, there will be a water test firing of cannons in a few days, and you must cooperate well with the People's Army." ”"Understood!"
Estimating that there was nothing to do, Owen waved his hand and told Kembert to step down, and he prepared to go to the barracks with Viscount Jarvis for a meeting to discuss next year's battle plan."
Wait a minute, my lord."
Kembert suddenly called out to Owen.Owen turned around and asked, "Anything else?"
”"That......
What is the name of this steel battleship, please?
”Name?
I remembered that when the first cement steamship was launched, it was also the name given by Owen, and I asked the captain to name the new ship himself when I was troublesome.The name of the first warship was so monumental that Owen had to name it himself.But what is the best name?
He couldn't help but fall into thought.After thinking about it for a while, Owen made a decision and said, "Just call it the King." ”Country......
The king's number?
Yes......
Kembert probably knew the lord's intentions in building the steel battleship.Even so, he was willing to work for it.If the lord can become the new king of the Dawnlight Kingdom, it will be a good thing for the common people of the entire country, and for the subhuman race that is not a little fearful, Kembert thinks.…… Time back a few days ago, the border town dock.A ship full of passengers docked at the side of the passenger terminal, and the crew shouted at the passengers: "Bianshu town has arrived, please disembark in turn, do not crowd." ”"It's finally here."
Ferdinand, dressed in warm clothing, stood up with his staff in hand and walked down the boat with the flow of people.As soon as he landed, he was stunned by the busy dock.The snow was swept aside, the ground was clean and not slippery, and not far away a group of staff in uniform were guiding the people out of the dock in an orderly manner.So, there are a lot of people here, but it's not cluttered at all.At this time, a man in a black uniform came over and reminded, "This guy, please don't stand here in a daze. ”"AhhFerdinand immediately came back to his senses and said apologetically: "I'm really sorry, I'll leave right away." ”This lord is backed by a tech tycoon