Back to Ming Dynasty with Industrial Revolution System

Chapter 314 The Return
At the wharf of Bengang, the formation of the Dazhao has loaded the supplies needed for the voyage and is ready to go.Captain Sun Xu put one hand on the command saber at his waist, looking down at the busy sailors and handymen on the pier.This time he led the Dazhao fleet and was in charge of protecting Chu Yun via Ishigaki Island and Ryukyu to southern Liaoning.

Just relying on the gunboats of the Dazhao fleet, it can be said that there is no opponent near the East China Sea and the North Sea.The only problem is the Japanese pirates, but since the shogunate closed the country and the Shimadzu family made good friends with the Liao army, there have been a lot fewer Japanese pirates haunting the waters near the North Sea and the East China Sea.

The Liao army was already open to trade, and there was no need for the feudal clans of Japan to open their doors in the name of pirates.Looting was impossible, because the two warships of the Liao Army were moored in Nagasaki Port all year round, and no one dared to move them.

"Sun Xu, what do you think of the Navy Department's campaign against Zheng Zhilong?" Chu Yun came over, and also looked down at this primitive and gradually bustling treasure island.

"Returning to the Lord of the Army, what we are most worried about in this southern expedition is not the pirates, but the sea tornadoes and hidden reefs that often appear along the southeast coast. On our way to chase Zheng Zhilong this time, there is a frigate and three captive pirates. The ship hit a rock and sank. Fortunately, there was no big storm, otherwise the whole army would be wiped out. It would be great if we had stronger ships." Sun Xu said.

"Haha, there will be. In five years at the latest, we will be able to have an iron-clad ship. When the displacement increases, the hull will be strong, and it will not be easily sunk in a storm." Chu Yun said.

"Is it really possible to build an iron-clad ship? Iron can't float on water like wood." Sun Xu asked.

"You have to know that our ships have not only wood but also cannons. In addition to the density of some wood used for shipbuilding is slightly lower than that of water, the more important thing is that the inside of the cabin is hollow, so that the volume of seawater displaced is very large, which can cause the hull to be damaged. Greater upward buoyancy. However, the manufacture of iron-clad ships is not exactly the same as that of wooden ships. The most important thing is the problem of power. Even if it is against the sea wind and ocean currents, it will still be able to sail normally." Chu Yun said.

Sun Xu was confused, but he probably knew what Chu Yun was describing, and he was full of expectations for the future.Do ships that can ignore sea winds and currents really exist?You must know that the consideration of the fleet's battle now is not the enemy, but the problem of smooth sailing.If you have an iron-clad ship that ignores feng shui, it will really be unimpeded.

"The ship is ready to sail. The sailors and handymen of the Dazhao fleet hurry up and board the ship!" After replenishing supplies, the sailing battleship Dazhao pulled up the anchor.

More than 2000 people from the mountain battalion and one battalion of the marine brigade came to the pier to bid farewell to Chu Yun and the others.In addition to these infantry on the shore, there are two fleets of Victory and Daehan with thousands of people.In addition, some aborigines from Yizhou and Han people from the reclamation area also came to join in the fun.Many of them were pirates not long ago, but after Zheng Zhilong, Zheng Zhihu, Zheng Zhibao and others were captured alive and surrendered, they resumed their status as civilians and became Han Chinese who immigrated to Yizhou.

"Nelson, Liu Wang, and Crazy Cheng, the southeast sea area will be handed over to you. Don't let me down. We must eliminate the two enemies along the southeast coast within two years and turn the southeast sea area into our territory. When I return to southern Liaoning, They will immediately dispatch officials to Yizhou and Xiamen Island for management. Please take care of everything.” Chu Yun saluted them.

"Guaranteed to complete the task!" Nelson and the others returned the greeting in trepidation.

"Okay, let's set sail!" Chu Yun didn't hesitate at all.

He has arranged everything that can be arranged, tens of thousands of people have been invested in the southeast sea area, and the offensive strategy has also been discussed.Commanding the fleet to fight is not something he is good at. What he can do now is to return to the two industrial bases of Liaonan and Liaodong, provide a steady stream of material support for the frontline fighters, and use the huge industrial system to destroy everything that resists the restoration of Liao The enemy of the army.

"Sail!" The strong sailor pulled up the sail on the main mast and adjusted it according to the wind direction.

The battleship Da Zhao slowly sailed out of Bengang, accompanied by several frigates.It is an honor for the sailors of the Dazhao fleet to protect the military leader and return to southern Liaoning. They all hold their heads high and are quite proud.

In fact, Chu Yun was also afraid that it would not be safe for him to stay in the sea near the southeast coast. He might be stranded here when the summer typhoon arrives. It is better to return to southern Liaoning before the typhoon season.

After clearing Zheng Zhilong's forces and the Daming Navy, the East China Sea is completely in a vacuum, and only merchant ships come and go.Unless it is encountering waves, no ship can threaten the Da Zhao fleet with a hundred cannons.

The Dazhao fleet first arrived at Ishigaki Island smoothly, then went all the way north to Naha Port in Ryukyuwei, then turned northeast and returned to Dalian Port in southern Liaoning.No surprises or dangers along the way...

At the port of Dalian Port, the arrival of the Dazhao fleet did not cause much commotion.There are dozens of ships moored in Dalian Port, and the Da Zhao fleet includes less than ten ships. For the residents of Dalian Port who have seen dozens of warships, the main force of the fleet, it seems that it is just a transfer of the naval fleet.

Some officials from Jinzhou City and Dalian Port came to Dalian Port early.They got the news that Chu Yun was coming back.These days Chu Yun was directing from a distance, although nothing serious happened, but many things had to be handled by Chu Yun himself.

"My lord, you are finally willing to come back!" Chen Tingyu said earnestly.

This one of the first batch of civil servants who followed Chu Yun was already in his fifties at that time, and now he has more gray hair on his head, but he is more energetic.Compared with the small official in Jinzhou at that time, Chen Ting's status is not what it used to be, and he is considered vigorous if he has room to display his talents.

"Mr. Chen, did you have any financial problems during my absence? If I remember correctly, the training courses for officials have been held to the third period, and each period is longer. We have trained a group of officials who understand Financial and administrative officials." Chu Yun said.

"Originally, everything was going smoothly, and there was still a little surplus in finances. But now it's a little difficult to turn around." When Chu Yun mentioned finances, Chen Ting immediately became frowning.

"Oh? Have you had any extra expenses recently?" Chu Yun asked in surprise.

"Didn't your lord propose the establishment of two new construction plans, Yizhouwei and Xiamen Trade Port? We need to train new talents and transport materials there, all of which need money." Chen Ting said.

"Ha." Chu Yun was a little embarrassed. It turned out that he was the chief culprit of the financial crisis.

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