Chapter 477: The Flame of War Resurrection

When the news came, Zhang Hao and Gao Dashang were inspecting the new dock. There are two newly expanded docks, both of which can produce 20,000-ton warships. Of course, 10,000-ton grades can also be produced.

To explain it in a professional term: backward compatibility!

The construction of the new dock has been completed, and the keels of two 10,000-ton warships have been laid. During the period of building the dock, the Dayang Group has completed the design of the 'all spirit stone-driven battleship'.

In fact, it is not that difficult to change the design. The reason why Zhang Hao is serious is that on the one hand, he is ignorant and upright—how can he raise the price if he does not bluff; point.

Judging from the current situation, although the cost of fuel for battleships powered by spirit stones is more than 200 times that of fuel, the endurance of spirit stone power is more than 20 times that of fuel! More than 20 times, enough to sail around the world. And this is what Zhang Hao is considering recently.

Gundam has ordered five steel warships at a time, including a 20,000-ton class.

After the design was completed, the cost of the battleship powered by all spirit stones was also revealed.

For a 10,000-ton warship, the base price of an ordinary warship is 60 million high-grade spirit stones; the cost of a spirit stone warship is as high as 70 million high-grade spirit stones.

For a 20,000-ton warship, the base price for an ordinary warship is 110 million high-grade spirit stones; for a warship driven by spirit stones, the price is as high as 130 million high-grade spirit stones.

The power output levels of the two are similar; however, the structure of the battleship driven by the spirit stone is simpler, so the cost of the hull has been reduced a lot. This is one of the reasons why the price increase is not high.

Another reason is that the Dayang Group only used ordinary Lingshi-driven steam turbines. Advanced ones are useless, good things must be used by oneself of course.

After learning the final cost and finalizing the order for five warships, Gundam was very excited. Because the structure of the Lingshi battleship is relatively simple, Dayang Group guarantees that the five battleships will be built within three months.

However, if the battleship wants to start, there must be at least 30 people on a battleship, and there is obviously not enough manpower on Gao Shang's side.

Considering that the return journey should not be peaceful. And to bring out the capabilities of battleships, each battleship needs at least 500 people.

Gao Gaoshang immediately sent someone back to the Liang Dynasty. On the one hand, he notified His Majesty of the situation here, and on the other hand, he also asked Liang Dynasty to send at least 5,000 excellent sailors over. Battleships always have to go back, and it is impossible to fly back.

Also, ask for money.

Although I prepared a lot of money before coming here, it was still not enough. After a period of understanding, Gao Dashang discovered that in order to make good use of the warship, he had to purchase artillery shell production lines, black iron production lines, etc. from Dayang Group. A large amount of mechanical equipment will also be purchased. These are no small bucks.

The Liang Dynasty is far away from the Qixia Kingdom, so many things must be self-sufficient, otherwise the battleship is a disposable item.

So Dayang Group is needed to help train a group of maintenance engineers and so on - it all costs money, money, money!

Zhang Hao was discussing the future of the battleship with Gao Dashang when news came from Dongfang and Sishui Port.

Zhang Hao was stunned for a while, then left Gao Da Shang and hurried to the port location, the temporary office of Dayang Group. At this time, many people were already waiting. Bai Yutang and the others even came here directly instead of waiting at the county town of Ninghe County.

When Zhang Hao came in, Bai Yutang immediately got up to greet him, and directly explained what happened in Dongfang.

"This happened at noon today. No one expected that the Xiaoyao faction would launch an attack at noon. The Xiaoyao faction dispatched 12 10,000-ton black iron warships in one go. Next, the port of Surabaya was bombarded.

According to the current information, all the warships in Sishui Port were sunk; and the naval officers and soldiers of Weihai Fleet in Sishui Port also suffered heavy casualties.

After the Xiaoyao faction bombarded the port, a landing battle took place immediately. Now Surabaya Port is in ruins! "

Zhang Hao took a deep breath and turned to look at the map that had just been hung on the wall. A lot of information was newly marked on the map. The most important of these is the port of Surabaya.

Since the Kingdom of Shaoze and the Kingdom of Canglan jointly defeated the Kingdom of Langya, the two countries have divided up the Kingdom of Langya. However, the port of Surabaya, which is located in the center of the divided area between the two countries, was given to Xuanzhen Sect. In this way, the disputes between the two countries can also be isolated, and Xuanzhen Sect has also obtained an excellent port.

It can be said that everything is so perfect!

After the Xuanzhen Sect reorganized the Sishui Port, the Weihai Fleet was transferred to the Sishui Port. How could Xuanzhen Sect, a dignified holy place, use Dayang Group's port all the time?

But this perfection was broken at noon today! No one expected that the Xiaoyao faction chose to sneak attack at noon, and destroyed the entire Weihai fleet in one go! In the later stage of the landing battle, the Xuanzhen Sect's naval officers and soldiers suffered heavy losses, almost annihilating the entire army.

After reading the report, Zhang Hao sighed, and said solemnly: "Xuanzhen Sect is about to go crazy. The resources invested by the Weihai Fleet are beyond imagination. Just the number of Nascent Soul Stage quotas promised to us is as high as 4,400!

The ammunition and various items purchased from us before and after have also exceeded hundreds of millions of spirit stones.

Seeing that the fleet started to make a profit, it was killed in one go, and even many sailors were killed.

Xuanzhen Sect, absolutely can't help it! "

Bai Yutang also nodded, "That's right. A big war will inevitably break out next! There is no doubt about it. What we want to discuss now is, what should Dayang Group do in this war?"

Zhang Hao shook his head with a wry smile: "Is there any other choice? We can only stand on the side of Xuanzhen Sect and attack the Xiaoyao Sect together. And now we are very likely to face the following problems:

First, the fleet of the Happy Faction is likely to continue to attack. The Land of Canglan is close, so we should be prepared; then the fleet of the Free and Unfettered Faction is likely to sneak attack on us and Blackscale Island. Dayang Group must be prepared!

Second, there are only four fleets left on the Xuanzhen Sect's side. Our Atlantic Fleet and Arctic Fleet, the Pearl Fleet of Qixia Country, and the Thunder Fleet of Canglan Country.

The Thunder fleet is only three old ships, which can almost be ignored.

If the prediction is correct, at the latest one or two days, the Xuanzhen Sect will send people to let our fleet set out to attack and block the sea power of the Xiaoyao Sect. That will be an unprecedented battle! "

Everyone was silent for a long time. Dugu Junjie said: "If this is the case, we will use torpedoes. The success rate of torpedoes attacking warships from below the sea surface is higher. And the explosion under the sea surface, ordinary dark iron warships cannot withstand that kind of force. Even steel warships are difficult bear!"

Zhang Hao nodded: "That's what I'm going to discuss today. I mean... try to use torpedoes as little as possible! This time, I hope that the fleet can fight the opponent openly.

Now that we have maintained enough advantages, in this case we should seize the opportunity and try to train troops. "

Dugu Junjie thought for a while, then nodded in agreement. "It is indeed necessary to train soldiers. Then I will inform you and let everyone get ready."

"It's not just training, but also testing weapons!" Zhang Hao added, "This is also an opportunity, an opportunity to experiment with various weapons and tactics. It is also an opportunity to become famous.

This time, in order to build our reputation, we must try our best to try all kinds of tactics that have been discussed before, so as to increase our background. And take this opportunity to train and promote a group of outstanding naval generals. Lay the foundation for our future development. "

"Understood." Dugu Junjie nodded.

Then Zhang Hao looked at everyone: "Everyone, I think that in addition to wars at sea, wars on land are unavoidable for our Dayang Group. It is not ruled out that the Xuanzhen Sect wants us to send land corps to the expedition. Worst, worst, always It is necessary for us to provide land transportation of materials. And this will inevitably become a thorn in the side of the Happy Faction.

This time, the scale of the war will be difficult to control.

Be prepared, everyone, maybe this will be a... world war!

Between Xuanzhen Sect and Xiaoyao Sect, dozens of countries will be involved in the war. "

Dugu Junjie suddenly said: "The scale of this war may also include the Taoist Continent. The Taoist Continent, the battle between the Sacred Fire Cult and the Red Lotus Cult also involved us. I worry that the scope of the later war will not only be limited to fat Land of Earth!"

As soon as Dugu Junjie finished speaking, everyone's expressions became serious in an instant.

Everyone frowned wildly. A war pattern beyond imagination appeared in front of everyone. This... is an unprecedented war pattern!