Chapter 559: The First Battle Between Armored Vehicles in Human History, Yan Hua

Chapter 559: Iron armor versus iron armor for the first time in human history, the power of Yanhua!

"Quick, quick! Speed ​​up!"

"Check the gunpowder and shells again!"

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In a forest beside the Qinhuai River.

During the reign of Prince Zhu Biao, an independent artillery town was established, with a total of more than 500 artillery pieces of various calibers. The soldiers in the Jingying Artillery Town were busy quickly completing preparations for the artillery bombardment.

The town administration of this independent artillery town.

Li Jinglong, the Minister of the Ministry of War, personally served as the Minister.

This was also when Zhu Yuanzhang adjusted the capital camp.

Except for the reformists such as Qiu Fu, Zhu Neng, and Qu Neng.

The only new Beijing army that has not been adjusted.

The independent artillery town has not been adjusted for several reasons. First, this strategic level of independent artillery formation cannot be owned by the local government except for the Beijing camp.

Secondly, artillery is a technical branch.

Even replacing personnel is not easy, finding so many artillerymen who know how to operate artillery.

Finally, Li Jinglong’s identity.

Li Wenzhong's legitimate son.

Zhu Yuanzhang's nephew.

Zhu Yuanzhang never expected that Li Jinglong, half of the Zhu family, would be so active in targeting Zhu Di.

In the forest on the edge of the artillery position.

Tang He took Qiu Fu, Zhu Neng and others to observe.

Zhu Neng came close to Qiu Fu and asked in a low and puzzled voice in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Second brother, what is the grievance between Li Jinglong and the fourth child that makes them so active?"

Qiu Fu frowned.

It has been several years since they were transferred to Jinling to serve.

To be honest, I really don't know what grudge the fourth child has against this Duke Cao.

It seems that while the fourth child was in the Central Plains, he did not have much contact with the young Duke Cao, and his relationship with the old Duke Cao Li Wenzhong was still good.

At this time, Tang He turned his head, looked at the generals in the army who supported the reform, and asked: "Can the army artillery pose a threat to Yanhua's naval ships?"

Qiu and Fu stopped talking when they heard the sound.

Qiu Fu said: "The range is barely obtainable, but the specific threat it can pose is unknown. However, the Jingying Army, an independent artillery town, has more than twenty artillery battalions at the battalion level, with a total of nearly two artillery pieces. More than a thousand gates can certainly play a role in containing and harassing the Yanhua Navy, and combined with the coastal defense artillery positions deployed on Purple Mountain..."

As he spoke, Qiu Fu's eyes flashed with worry.

The new emperor has obviously been preparing for today for a long time.

During the period of the crown prince, an independent artillery town was organized, trained and equipped.

The establishment of this independent artillery town is larger than that of the independent artillery town that destroyed the Chen Dynasty.

On the top of Zijin Mountain, a large amount of cement and steel bars were spent to build a permanent coastal defense artillery position.

On that shore defense artillery position, there were thirty six-inch caliber artillery pieces and twenty eight-inch caliber artillery pieces.

This is also the large-caliber artillery that the imperial court can now guarantee the yield and produce in large quantities.

As for Yanhua's eight-inch caliber artillery.

Although it can also be produced.

The yield is also not low.

After all, in the original Grand Cross Railway plan, one of the technologies Yanhua assisted in building was the technology of casting large steel pipes.

And this technology.

In fact, it is large-caliber artillery technology.

However, there are relatively few senior craftsmen in the imperial court who can truly understand this technology.

Therefore, the mass production quantity is smaller.

As for Yanhua's ten-inch caliber artillery.

On the court's side, there was no such thing.

It is said that Yanhua's ten-inch caliber artillery has completely different technical and manufacturing techniques from traditional artillery with a caliber of less than eight inches.

I took a non-casting route.

It is said to be an extruded steel pipe.

He is only concerned about the development of the fourth child, Yanhua. He has heard about it, but he doesn’t know the details.

The specific method of squeezing this extruded steel pipe is even more difficult to imagine.

Tang He frowned slightly.

There was also a look of worry in his eyes.

He sighed silently again.

He can't do anything now.

I'm afraid the late emperor didn't expect that this eldest nephew had made so many preparations for today, right?

And his military power.

Although when the new emperor summoned him.

He took out the imperial edict left to him by the late emperor.

In the edict, the late emperor's last imperial order was written. Before the fourth child could not leave Jinling safely, he would command the Jinling imperial city's forbidden troops and the Beijing camp troops.

But after the new emperor read the late emperor's edict, he just looked at him and said, "Second uncle, I have never planned to do anything to the fourth son's family, but second uncle, don't force me!"

Of course he could hear the implication of the new emperor's words from the new emperor's words.

Therefore, the military power can only be returned to the new emperor honestly.

This is also the reason why several other people who held the late emperor's secret decree ultimately chose to hide the late emperor's secret decree.

Because everyone found out.

If you take out the secret decree of the late emperor.

It will only make the situation worse.

This made the situation of Lao Si and his family even worse.

…

When the army artillery, either proactively or passively, prepared quickly under the supervision of Zhu Biao's personnel.

On the river.

Sixteen armored fleets have also set up their formations.

Xu Xianchang's flagship is located at the rear of the three echelons.

The third echelon is the Third Squadron commanded by Ma He.

The first two squadrons, from the captain to the squadron commander, have all been adjusted to be Xu Xianchang's confidants.

Ma He led a group of ship's staff.

Come out of the engine room.

The deck guns were inspected one by one.

At the same time, cheer for the soldiers in charge of the turret.

Go behind the turret on the bow of the ship.

Horse and stop.

He raised his hand and touched the clean and spotless barrel.

Nod with satisfaction.

Yanhua's batch of warships took more than ten years.

But everywhere, even in the engine room with the harshest environment, every detail and corner is extremely well maintained.

This shows how professional and conscientious the seniors who used this battleship were in the past.

However, at this moment, the spotless naval guns at least proved that they, those who occupy the magpie's nest, are also very serious and responsible.

to be honest.

He liked the battleship very much.

But in my heart, I always felt that it was a bit awkward to own these battleships in such a way.

But he spoke softly. He had just freed his family from the crime. Now, what could he say about such matters?

Stop talking about him.

Even His Majesty's uncle-in-law, Liang Guogong Lan Yu, can't do anything during this time.

Why!

Ma He sighed and looked at the people standing far away on both sides of the river bank, watching the battle.

He knew that in Jinling City, after the news ship sailed, people all over the world would probably criticize the new emperor's move.

Silently raised the telescope.

Looking at the downstream direction, the smoke billowed into the sky and lasted for several hours, but it still did not disappear.

It is reported that that is the location of the last coastal defense artillery position.

The rising smoke means that the coastal defense artillery position has fallen.

The new generation of Yanhua's armored ships that he was very curious about were already rushing towards them.

Calculated by time.

That's all within an hour.

"Look, the imperial flag is raised on the top of the city! Your Majesty is coming!"

At this moment, a soldier on the deck shouted excitedly.

Ma He heard the sound and looked in the direction of the soldier's finger.

A bright yellow dragon flag fluttered in the wind at the top of Wuding Gate.

A group of people appeared on the top of the city.

Although it is far away.

But on the top of the city, the figure wearing a bright yellow dragon robe is also very conspicuous.

As long as they hold on here.

It is said that even the most powerful ten-inch naval gun in the Yanhua Navy cannot reach the top of Wudingmen City.

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

The mountain cry sounded.

Ma He came back to his senses, looked at the generals around him, all knelt down, and hurriedly knelt down to salute.

"Long live long live long live!"

The roar of mountains and tsunami sounded one after another on both sides of the river bank.

Ma He looked at the crowd of people kneeling on both sides with his peripheral vision.

One word popped out of my mind: awe!

Even though the people had some criticisms and doubts about the new emperor's behavior, their respect for the imperial power seemed to be innate.

Ma He's eyes quietly turned to Zhu Biao's direction.

Secretly said: 'I heard that the Yanhua royal family never engages in such noble and humble authority. The royal family's heirs often go out of the palace to mingle with the people. In the past ten years, Yan King Zhu Di has been working hard to eliminate Noble and humble...'

During these, they were cultivated in secret.

Of course it's impossible to hear.

This is all what I heard from several confidants around Duke Zhongyong Xu Xianchang when I came to Jinling, especially after boarding the ship.

These people were very disgusted with what Zhu Di, King of Yan, had done.

He suspected that the reason why these people betrayed King Yan was because of this incident.

He felt that King Yan was a little naive.

Eliminate the tendency of nobility and lowliness and achieve equality of personality?

Is it possible?

It's not that he is hostile to these.

On the contrary, he also developed a very strong interest and curiosity about it.

I really want to visit Yanhua.

Perhaps, after this war is over and the relationship between the two countries recovers in the future, he may be able to get the opportunity to visit Yanhua again.

"Long live thanks!"

A voice of gratitude came from near Wudingmen. Ma He gathered his thoughts, followed the words of gratitude, and led the soldiers to stand up.

He explained: "I'm giving this order again, soldiers, don't be nervous. We don't seek a big victory, as long as we can hold this place and prevent the Yanhua Navy's artillery shells from falling on the Wuding Gate City, and prevent the Yanhua Navy's warships from rushing into Wuding." Outside the door is victory..."

Woo woo woo...

Ma He's order has not yet been finished.

From the rear flagship, whistles of varying lengths suddenly sounded.

A staff officer in charge of translating the order listened carefully and said hurriedly: "Commander, the commander-in-chief wants you to go to the flagship immediately. His Majesty wants to summon you and the commander-in-chief."

Because, at this moment, the Ming Dynasty wanted to use sixteen armored ships better and faster.

All systems are copied from Yanhua.

Therefore, these titles of commander were also copied.

Ma He nodded, and immediately said a few more words, hurriedly disembarked from the boat, and boarded the small wooden wheel that came to pick him up.

After meeting Xu Xianchang, we went straight to Wudingmen.

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Wudingmen.

"My ministers Xu Xianchang and Ma He pay their respects to Your Majesty. Long live my Emperor!"

"The two beauties are equal!"

"Long live thanks!"

After thanking each other, Ma He and Xu Xianchang stood up.

For the first time, Ma He was watched by thousands of pairs of eyes, feeling stressed and nervous.

Zhu Biao smiled and waved to Ma He, "Ma Qing, come to me."

Ma He hurriedly restrained his thoughts that were blank due to nervousness, and quickly came to Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao looked at Ma He, raised his hand, and patted Ma He on the shoulder, "I heard from Duke Zhongyong that you are the best among the local captains trained by our court."

Ma He moved his lips, just about to say something modest.

Zhu Biao added: "I have always paid attention to you. I heard that during the secret training in Panyang Lake, you had great ambitions. I hope that in the future, you can drive a warship and go to the four seas to explore the world."

Ma He wanted to say it.

In fact, these were just his envious wishes after hearing that Yanhua Navy would do it again.

But the new emperor didn't mention Yanhua at all, and he couldn't tell the truth.

Why, the new emperor ignored the Yanhua Navy's contribution to exploring the world.

Of course he understands.

In this hostile situation, the new emperor will definitely not acknowledge any of Yanhua's contributions and achievements.

If the new emperor wins in the future.

Just look, the history books will definitely completely erase Yanhua's major discoveries in the world's exploration.

Even the discovery of Longzhou Continent and Shangzhou Continent will be attributed to the imperial court.

History is written by the victors.

"I am very optimistic about you, and I hope that you can prove your abilities to the world in this battle. As long as this battle is won, the imperial court will build more armored ships in the future, and I will support you to go to Guangmiao Boundless Explore the sea.”

…

"So, you must not let the Yanhua rebels' artillery shells fall on the Wudingmen city where I am standing at this moment."

‘This young man is really unlucky, and his rise to success in the future will probably be unstoppable. ’

All the officials looked at Ma He with envy and couldn't help but feel jealous.

"The end will end!" Ma He was a little excited, but also inexplicably complicated, and thanked him loudly.

Zhu Biao patted the horse and shoulders.

I also spoke to Xu Xianchang a few words and encouraged him.

The overall meaning conveyed was actually very simple. He was watching the battle from the top of Wudingmen City.

If the Yanhua Navy's artillery shells fell on Wudingmen City, he would also bear the bombardment.

And vowed to maintain the dignity of the court.

To put it bluntly, it is to show determination and put a burden on the generals below.

After all, whether it is Xu Xianchang or Ma He.

Who dares to let the cannonballs really fall on Wudingmen City.

Unless they are all defeated and killed.

Xu Xianchang came in a hurry and left in a hurry with Ma He and Ma He under heavy pressure.

Ma Hegang returned to the battleship.

Woo woo woo...

The chilling and dull whistle sounded faintly from downstream.

"Coming!"

"King Yan's new fleet is here!"

…

Noisy discussions came from far away on both sides of the river.

Ma He held up his binoculars and stared at the lower reaches of the river.

Although the viewing distance of the telescope is far enough, after all, the telescope in his hand was originally the standard equipment of the Yanhua Navy.

It is polished and manufactured using Yanhua's latest glass technology.

You can clearly see the situation ten miles away.

Although the imperial court could also make telescopes.

The visual distance is only half that of Yanhua, five miles!

A single piece of glass has fully proved the industrial gap between Daming and Yanhua.

Although the telescope could see far enough, far downstream, the river suddenly took a big turn.

The woods blocked the view.

…

The sound of the murder whistle became louder and louder.

At some point.

The horse and his mouth suddenly opened slightly.

Within the lens tube, eight majestic battleships appeared, which were large in size, with graceful lines, and a simpler and more beautiful island layout.

"Hiss, is this Yanhua's new generation battleship?"

A trembling exclamation sounded around him.

Ma He glanced at Pao Ze from the corner of his eye. They ate, slept, and trained together in the past.

He could understand Pao Ze's shock and surprise.

The eight steel behemoths that came into view were really very different from the one at their feet.

The volume is twice the size of the battleship at their feet!

At least three thousand tons!

Such a huge battleship.

The two boats made the river, which has been widened many times in recent years to cater for trade, seem a bit crowded.

Moreover, the layout of these battleships is very different from the battleships at their feet.

There are no gun windows on the side panels.

The whole body is complete, riveted, and streamlined with a black painted hull.

The deck is not one piece either.

In the shape of steps.

The first deck is a wide step.

On the 'steps', one after another, very thick artillery, was already aimed at them.

The most surprising thing is the turret of these artillery units.

Compared to the battleships at their feet, the turrets were bloated.

The turrets of these eight battleships look small and exquisite!

‘The turret of Yanhua’s new battleship must have used new technology, otherwise, such a small and exquisite turret would not be equipped with lower load-exhausting guide rails at all! ’

…

Ma He observed and analyzed.

On the flagship behind.

Next to Xu Xianchang.

The two confidants who stayed beside him looked at the battleship twice the size in the distance.

Pale.

His body trembled slightly.

With a trembling tone, he whispered: "Isn't this the battleship in the long-term planning and design? When did the gun windows and gun cabins be eliminated, and a full-body battleship with a more stable structure was built?"

"No more, no more, look at the turret, it's too small, it must have the imaginary tube-retraction type!"

‘Zhu Di has already doubted me! ’

Xu Xianchang clenched the telescope with both hands as he listened to the timid comments from his confidants.

Gnashed his teeth and said: "It should be that they have developed the barrel-recoil artillery that was envisioned and planned. No wonder Wang Jinmi has been in Xufu Province for the past few years. This kid must have developed a large-scale giant spring steel suitable for the barrel-recoil type after returning from Shangzhou!"

As the commander of the Yanhua Navy.

Of course he knows some technical plans.

It is also clear that these technical plans need to overcome the technical difficulties.

The biggest technical difficulty of the barrel-recoil type is high-strength spring steel!

This is a special steel.

Obviously, he was kept in the dark, and Yanhua had already developed this spring steel!

"I'm afraid that the rear-loading ammunition technology has also been overcome. Go and tell all ships to be prepared for Yanhua's rapid-fire artillery fire! Warn the captains of all ships to be calm and calm and withstand the pressure!"

...

On the top of the city.

Zhu Biao and others also all held telescopes to observe.

Zhu Biao's face was very ugly.

He was calculated by the fourth brother!

These eight graceful and majestic warships all proved that the fourth brother had always been wary of him.

This also further proved that he was right to defeat Yan Hua!

He was right!

...

At this moment, Ye Kai commanded eight ironclad ships and had traveled eight miles away.

After ordering the supply ship to stop.

Ye Kai held up a telescope and observed the top of the city from a distance.

Not finding Zhu Di's figure, he could not help but frown slightly, and then ordered: "Order the fleet, all ten-inch caliber artillery, first fire a round of shrapnel, report to the prince, we are coming!"

The sound effect of the explosion of shrapnel is different from other projectiles.

And the sound waves of ten-inch caliber artillery are also different from those of other calibers.

As long as the prince is in Jinling City.

The entire ship, almost more than two hundred ten-inch caliber artillery, fired shrapnel.

The whole Jinling City can hear it.

The prince must be able to judge from the sound effects and sound waves.

They have come.

Boom boom boom...

Soon after Ye Kai gave the order, the largest caliber artillery in the world sounded.

The most powerful shrapnel shells in the world were fired.

Others were shocked or frightened.

Ye Kai didn't care.

At this moment, he just wanted to let his own prince know that the Yanhua Navy had fulfilled its mission and came!

The Yanhua Navy is great!

It is the best navy in the world!

A few despicable people like Xu Xianchang cannot represent the Yanhua Navy!

In this battle, he wants to restore the reputation of the Yanhua Navy!

The best way is to sink the sixteen ironclad ships on the opposite side to the maximum extent!

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