Iron Dynasty - Chapter 1172

The sea breeze wrinkled one side of the sea.

After the generals inspected the battleship Jingtao, Xiao Ming led the generals to the city of Beisha.

Standing on the top of the mountain, Pesha City can see through the entire Pesha City area, shipyards, mines, factories, and roads. This mountain city that once belonged to Goryeo is now part of the empire.

Facing the sea, Xiao Ming pointed to the east and said: “Liu Chen, there is another enemy in the east of the empire. As the commander of the Pacific Navy, you should know who it is?”

Liu Chen looked serious, and said, “America.”

Xiao Ming nodded, “Yes, it’s the United States. The conflict between the two European camps is almost inevitable, but at this time, you can’t let others take advantage of this opportunity, otherwise everything the empire does will become someone else’s wedding dress.”

Liu Chen nodded. He said: “The emperor said that when he was in Europe, he would often find American merchant ships going to and from France. Many of these merchant ships were selling supplies to France.”

“This is not surprising. The United States is independent with the support of France, and their relationship with France is naturally good.” Xiao Ming said: “This country is blessed with unique geographical conditions. Once there is a chance for development, it will inevitably become a threat to the empire. So, from now on you have to layout for this.”

After all, Xiao Ming took out a nautical chart from Qian Dafu, pointed to several islands in the Pacific Ocean, and said: “Establish naval bases on these three islands to cooperate with Zhu Sansi to capture the west coast of North America.”

The three places mentioned by Xiao Ming are contemporary Guam, Midway Island, and Hawaii. Occupying these three places on the vast Pacific Ocean, the Imperial Navy will be able to control the entire Pacific Ocean, which is also very beneficial for Zhu Sansi to control the west coast.

After a pause, he said, “As for European affairs, call Xie Yuan, the commander of the Atlantic Navy.” “Yes, the emperor.” Liu Chen said, now his Pacific Commander finally realizes his dream of controlling the Pacific.

Setting the next strategy for the navy, Xiao Ming and the generals arrived in Youzhou on a steam locomotive.

Since the barbarians were driven out of this land, Youzhou has once again been full of vitality. Now Youzhou has many merchants settled.

Most of these merchants were engaged in the business of selling cattle, sheep and horses, because in the beginning, Youzhou was developed as a ranch.

However, with the development of the empires industrialization, the pastures around the current Youzhou City are shrinking. Many pastures have been turned into factories by merchants. At first, they were meat processing factories, and soon more factories were born here.

The increase in factories attracted the empire’s floating population. In more than ten years, Youzhou has prospered unprecedentedly.

The current Youzhou City lacks a complete city wall like Qingzhou, and only the remaining city walls exist as landscapes.

The special steam locomotive stopped in Youzhou City. Xiao Ming and a group of generals got out of the car. Outside the station, the Youzhou officials who had been notified in advance were already waiting for everyone to arrive.

Thinking of some rumors, Liu Chen couldn’t help asking: “The emperor seems to be very interested in Youzhou City. Now there are many rumors in the court that the emperor is planning to move the capital, but he doesn’t know whether it is true or not.”

Xiao Ming smiled, and he said: “Some people in this court do not concentrate on doing their own things. They always like to figure out my thoughts when nothing is wrong, but this time they are right. I do have the idea of moving the capital to Youzhou. “

“Why?” Liu Chen was puzzled. “This empire can’t take the turn of Youzhou when it comes to prosperity. Why did the emperor choose this place for the emperor.”

Xiao Ming showed a helpless look. After all, this world is different from the local. Here, Youzhou is just an inconspicuous place.

But to Xiao Ming, Youzhou has a different meaning, but there is another reason why he chose to come here.

That is, after the industrial outbreak in Qingzhou over the years, environmental pollution has become very serious, and haze is the norm in Qingzhou City.

Although from modern times, Xiao Ming knows the importance of environmental protection, but for an era where only coal can be burned, this seems to be just a luxury idea.

Moreover, the requirements for environmental protection technology are very high, and some technologies are not achievable in this era.

Therefore, for two reasons, he had the idea of moving the capital.

Simply speaking his own thoughts, Liu Chen smiled and said: “So, I want to compare the misty sky of Qingzhou, here is blue sky and white clouds, and I will always think that Qingzhou’s palace is too small to be worthy of the status of the emperor. The second emperor must build a bigger palace.”

Xiao Ming laughed when he heard the words. He also wanted to leave something special to this world, so he said, “I had this intention. Why not call this palace the Forbidden City.”

While talking, Xiao Ming and Liu Chen took the car to the outskirts of Youzhou. Only then did Liu Chen realize that the emperor came to Youzhou not for the imperial capital.

Noting Liu Chen’s look, he said: “This battleship has seen it, and I must show you a special weapon for the battleship.”

Liu Chen knew about a military factory in Youzhou specializing in the development and production of naval weapons. He said: “Isn’t the main gun the main weapon of the battleship?”

“Of course it is, but this one is more concealed.” Xiao Ming laughed. In fact, this thing is not very mysterious, but it is just a torpedo used on battleships, but for Liu Chen this thing is powerful.

When I arrived at the military factory, the military factory personnel responsible for receiving Xiao Ming were all there. Xiao Ming didn’t go around. He said: “I received a call and said that you have made breakthroughs in weapons here, so I stopped by.”

The official in charge of Youzhou Military Industry said excitedly: “The emperor ~ ~ This Youzhou Military Industry is divided into two parts, one is the army and the other is the navy. The navy’s torpedoes are complete. We have successfully used compressed air engines to drive them. With single propeller propulsion, the horizontal rudder at the tail of the torpedo is controlled by hydraulic valves to control the depth of the torpedo. Now our torpedo can be boarded.

Liu Chen was stunned. As a combat unit, they were only responsible for fighting, and the military industry knew very little.

So he can still understand the cannon and the like, and they have completely lost the principle of this torpedo.

Looking at the expressions of Liu Chen and the generals in his eyes, Xiao Ming said: “The purpose of bringing you here this time is to understand all the equipment of your navy. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about it. After you return, you will accept the new warship. Now, when you sink the warship yourself, I will not let you go.”

The generals shuddered when they heard the words, and they all stepped forward to grab the military technicians and asked them carefully.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Ming and the military personnel walked to another yard, which was an equipment research base for the army. Like the navy, a weapon of war was born here.

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