leonardwarren 0469: The First Fleet.
0469: The First Fleet.
"Clatter........."
A 50-meter boat left the port of Hailan City and headed towards the small town of Meisha.
Qiao Ji stood on the deck of the ship with one hand behind her back, looking at the Hailan City that was drifting away, lost in thought.
Lian Xin looked up at the master who was thinking seriously, and asked softly, "What are you thinking about?"
"I'm thinking, those pirates have stopped a lot in the past six months." Qiao Ji said suddenly.
Since the Black Sea Pirates and the Lunma Pirates were wiped out, another big pirate group in Beigang has been silent for more than half a year.
The Saburu pirate group is the largest pirate group in Beigang, its strength is unfathomable, and it has only been a small fight for the past six months.
Although Qiao Ji let people release a lot of news, the Saburu Pirates remained indifferent.
"Maybe they are waiting for a good opportunity, or they are planning for "400" to do something." Lian Xin brushed her hair that was blown by the wind.
She also turned sideways to look at Hailan City, which was gradually shrinking, and said worriedly, "I'm afraid that they will collude with other pirate groups, and it will be difficult to wipe them out."
"Hasn't the Misty Court investigated their news?" Qiao Ji asked, looking away.
"My lord, at present, I only know that they have been wandering in the sea, never staying in one place for a day, and I don't know anything about the treasures.
Lian Xin shook her head regretfully, and sighed, "They are very cautious in this regard, but they don't dare to act rashly."
"Continue to let Misty Court collect information." Qiao Ji waved his hand helplessly.
If he hadn't been training the navy for the past six months, he would have let Richard lead the navy to attack the Sabru pirates.
Before she was absolutely sure, Qiao Ji didn't want to act recklessly, so she had to be cautious with every step now.
The situation in the imperial capital is getting more and more complicated. Apart from destroying pirates, he also needs to grow and maintain his own strength.
"clear."
Lian Xin replied softly, planning to send more people to inquire about information later.
"Clatter..."
While everyone was chatting, Danny Bo steered the boat to the port of Meisha Town.
At this time, the port of Meisha Town has also been expanded. From the initial funnel-shaped lake, it has been expanded into an open port.
The Momu Shipbuilding Workshop is located on the far left side of the port, where a huge dock was built half a year ago.
"Tat Tat Tat..."
Under the guard of the Dragon Shadow Knight Battalion, Qiao Ji and the others came to the dock.
Prue and a group of shipbuilders stopped their work, stood in front of the ship and saluted respectfully, "Master Marquis."
"Get up." Qiao Ji waved his hands casually, and walked straight into the dock.
He observed the situation in the dock as he walked, and asked, "After the 100-meter battleship is built, can I just try it?"
The dock in Meisha town is larger than most of the docks in the imperial capital, and the construction blueprint was also given by Qiao Ji.
The shape of the dock is similar to that on the other side of the earth, that is, an ordinary dry dock, with three walls and one dock door.
During shipbuilding and maintenance, the water can be kept out by closing the dock door.
When the ship is built and wants to test sail, the dock door is opened to introduce water, and the ship can float.
"Back to Lord Marquis, the trial voyage has already passed, and after various inspections, there is no problem." Prue hurriedly got up and followed.
"Tap Tat Tat..."
Everyone stepped forward to a boat pit, where a 100-meter battleship was parked.
Compared with ordinary ships, the 100-meter warship will be three times wider in overall width.
The exterior of the entire hull has been painted with a layer of waterproof paint, which looks shiny.
There are bed crossbows installed on the ship plank, the ship sides on both sides, and the end of the bed, and the space is also very spacious, which can accommodate hundreds of people at the same time.
Qiao Ji led Lei Nai and others up to the 100-meter battleship, and began to inspect the entire battleship.
The cabin of the 100-meter warship is also extraordinarily large, half of the space is used as a warehouse to store weapons and food, etc.
The other half of the space is used for living, and each room has bunk beds to make the most of the space.
"Master Marquis, the frigate has also been built." Prue pointed to the other side of the ship pit.
The appearance of the frigate is the same as that of the 100-meter battleship, but the overall size has been reduced by half, only fifty days.
The frigates built by the Momu Shipbuilding Workshop were also built according to Qiao Ji's orders, and there are five in total.
That is to say, Qiao Ji now owns a fleet, which is composed of a 100-meter battleship and five frigates...
Qiao Ji looked over in the direction Prue pointed, and asked, "How many bed crossbows can the main ship and the frigate hold?"
"Back to Lord Marquis, the main ship can hold sixty bed crossbows, and the frigate can hold thirty bed crossbows." Prue reported immediately.
When he saw the bed crossbow, he was shocked, especially after seeing the power of the bed crossbow, he didn't dare to underestimate this weapon.
"Hmm..." Qiao Ji rubbed her chin with one hand, narrowing her heterochromatic pupils in thought.
He lightly nodded his face with his index finger, and said in a deep voice, "The number of bed crossbows is a bit small, but the power is still a bit weak."
It's not that Prue doesn't want to install more bed crossbows on the ship, it's just that there is really no place for them.
After listening to Qiao Ji's words, Lei Nai stepped forward and said softly, "My lord, there was news from the Jerrys and his wife last night that the things they were asked to build before are ready.
Qiao Ji's deep heterochromatic pupils suddenly lit up, and he nodded in satisfaction and said, "Okay, I'll go back to Hailan City to have a look later."
As early as a few months ago, he gave the dwarves a picture, which was a drawing of a new type of weapon.
After all, it is not enough to rely on bed crossbows alone to rebel, and more hole cards are needed. The more hole cards, the greater the chance of winning.
"Yes." Renee nodded.
Qiao Ji turned around and looked at Prue, and ordered, "I need ten fleets, build 3.1 according to the current quality, don't worry about the wood.
"Yes." Prue replied immediately.
He knew what the ten fleets represented, they were invincible power, if they were really built, there would be few nobles who would be the match of Lord Marquis.
"During this time, I will let people recruit a group of apprentices for you. As for the fleet, don't let them get in touch."
With a cold face, Qiao Ji ordered seriously, "Let them build ordinary boats."
While building a fleet, ordinary ships are also very important, they can take out the goods from Hailan City.
At the same time, other places can also be developed, not only Beigang, but also the major super cities of the Golden Eagle Empire can be developed.
"Yes, Lord Marquis," he said anxiously.
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