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Chapter 201 General Robert E. Lee's New Toy (Second Update, please subscribe)
In sea smuggling, the role of ships cannot be ignored, because with the epoch-making triple-expansion steam engine, there are fast breakthrough ships capable of breaking through the northern blockade.

Although the wind blockade from the north to the south coast was getting tighter at the moment, the fast breaking ships still turned their blockade into a slippery net.

as usual.On this day, the harbor was crowded with people.With sharp-eyed people shouting.

"Look! It's the "Fox of the Sea"!"

With the whistling whistle, the low freeboard steamship painted with camouflage slowly entered the harbor. In order to express its welcome, the fortress even fired a welcome salute.

The arrival of the "Sea Fox" is definitely a very happy thing for the southerners in the battle. The arrival of this ship not only brought a large amount of military supplies, but also many silks that are very popular among ladies. There are various goods such as lace and dresses, and even various luxury goods such as whiskey and jewelry that the rich need.

Smuggling has never been limited to military supplies. In fact, those consumer goods are more profitable, especially the luxury goods that the rich need. During the war, the demand not only did not decrease, but even increased, because during the war there were more Many upstarts.

After the ship docked at the port, the black slaves in the port began to carry supplies, all kinds of military supplies, from the ship, and then the cotton bales piled up on the dock were loaded onto the ship.

Looking at the cotton bales carried on board, Lin Yuehu smiled and smoked his pipe.

"Captain, after the cotton is transported to Nanhua, the profit will be at least three times higher. The tighter the blockade in the north, the cheaper the cotton here, but the cotton outside has already risen to sky-high prices. This trip, we must You can earn more, too!"

"If you earn more, you will definitely earn more. The most important thing is that after the cotton is transported to Nanhua, it can be spun into cotton yarn, woven into cotton cloth, and then dyed and sold to South American countries. This is the most profitable big business." Business,"

Compared with gold and silver coins, the "smuggling ships" from Nanhua prefer to transport cotton from the south, not only because the cotton can get nearly ten times the huge profits after being shipped out, but more importantly, the cotton is Nanhua's textile Raw materials urgently needed by the factory.

"Of course, the real big business is this..."

Lin Yuehu said after ordering the supplies that were being loaded onto the train.

"With these supplies, the Confederacy can continue the war, and we can keep doing this business!"

These newly smuggled supplies will soon be sent to the front line by train.For the Confederate Army on the front line, these weapons, ammunition, even clothing and military boots from afar were urgently needed supplies.

But just a few days later, a military train sent a large amount of military supplies to Maryland. The Northern Virginia Army led by Robert Lee had just crossed the Potomac River and entered Maryland.

After the munitions train arrived, Robert Lee couldn't wait to come to the train station.His Army of Northern Virginia had just defeated the Union Army of the Potomac at the Battle of Chancellorsville, and he immediately decided to go north again.Such an action could disrupt the federally planned summer elections, possibly free the defenders besieged at Vicksburg, Mississippi, and feed the Confederates on the northern bountiful farms beyond the border to keep the war-torn Virginia received the necessary recuperation.General Lee's troops could simultaneously threaten Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore, Maryland.

But his regiment also suffered heavy losses, not only the loss of Lieutenant General "Stonewall Jackson", but also a large number of soldiers, even now a group of recruits has been added.However, there are too many recruits inside, and the combat capability has declined.

Therefore, Robert Lee looked forward to the munitions sent from the rear very much.

After walking into the train station, Robert Lee saw that soldiers were carrying supplies, and crates were moved off the train one by one.As soldiers stacked the crates neatly on the train platform, the crates gave off an air of war.

Just then, the quartermaster approached Robert Lee.

"General, this is the first shipment just arrived. There are 45 .[-] caliber Spencer rifles, and the quality is as good as ever!"

The report of his subordinates made Robert Lixi frowned.

"Ten thousand? That's a lot!"
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The 45-caliber Strike 1862 rifle is an imitation product from South America. The brass bullets it uses are of extremely good performance. The range is not inferior to the P1853 rifle, and it still retains an amazing rate of fire. It was brought by businessmen last year. The South has been deeply welcomed by Confederate troops.

Although the price of 50 dollars is extremely expensive, what is this compared to the war?

Moreover, on the battlefield, one .45 caliber Strike 1862 rifle is even equal to ten P1853 rifles. In terms of effectiveness on the battlefield, such a small amount of money is simply not worth mentioning.

Ten thousand!

Each of the three armies under his command can be allocated [-] rifles!

"Just send it to the troops, including ammunition."

Robert Lee's nod.

"What other weapons are there?"

"Looks like the latest high-caliber mortars and Gatling guns, General."

"Is there a large-caliber mortar? Take me to see it!"

Robert Lee was very interested. He was eager to see the large-caliber mortar. Of course, he was no stranger to the mortar. Like the Spencer rifle and the Gatling machine gun, they were all new weapons imported to the South last year. .

Although this 1861-style mortar has a fast rate of fire and great power, its caliber is only 2 inches. In order to increase its power, Robert Lee even ordered the arsenal to imitate and improve it, before the southern arsenal produced similar products. Unexpectedly, there are new products.

Follow the quartermaster to the warehouse, where hundreds of boxes are stacked.

Opening a crate casually, Robert Lee saw two mortar shells in the box. The painted projectiles were black and shiny. He picked up a shell, and he was surprised.

"The shell weighs about fifteen pounds?"

"16 pounds. According to the instructions, this four-inch shell weighs 16 pounds and is filled with 2 pounds of silica explosives."

Silica dynamite is a famous brand product of Nanhua - diatomaceous earth nitroglycerin dynamite, which is far more powerful than black powder, and was welcomed by the Confederate army as soon as it was introduced to the south.

"It actually contained two pounds of silica explosives!"

Robert Lee asked in surprise.

"What about the cannon? Where is the cannon?"

The quartermaster hurriedly had someone carry a crate behind him.Looking at the mortar that the two men brought up.Before the quartermaster reported, Robert Lee couldn't wait to let someone open the wooden box.

The style and material of the mortars in the box were somewhat similar to those he had seen before, but also a little different.

It was the first time he had seen a cannon with such a simple structure, such as a slender barrel and a bipod. Although there was no test firing, Robert Lee would never doubt its power. After all, in the past time Here, these weapons have conquered them all with their excellent performance.

"It looks very light!"

Robert Lee looked as happy as a boy who just got a new toy.

"How many such mortars have been sent in total, and they will be sent to the front line immediately. By the way, the newly sent Gatling machine guns will also be sent to the front line. These weapons will definitely be of great use!"

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