Extraordinary Sailing

"Give me a counterattack, load all the turrets with searing bombs! Prepare the mortars! Let go!"

The gunpowder was filled with smoke, and the blood-stained middle-aged army commander of the Hilius Empire swung down his command knife hoarsely.

boom! boom! boom! ...

Orange-red cannon flames flickered.

The air trembled, and the solid shells like migratory locusts splashed huge water around the steel battleship in the distance.

But even if the terrifying shells depend on the quantity to win, a few small ones can hit the opponent's ship, but it is just like a mosquito sting.

When the opposing warship withdrew a little later, it was completely out of the range of the gun emplacement.

Only a limited number of rear-mounted rifled guns "imported" from tulips can still threaten each other.

I want to send a sailing warship to drive away, but...now there is no wind!

The garrison on the shore in charge of coastal defense with a gray head and face, seemed to be able to hear bursts of laughter from the battleship, and their faces were darkened.

Indeed, 10 years ago, Hilius, who was still the world's first sea power, was still equipped with a large number of backward front-loaded smoothbore guns at this time. It really has to be embarrassing.

Of course it's not that Hilius didn't want to change clothes.

It is because they have rejected industrialization for too long in the past dozens or hundreds of years, which has caused them to seriously lag behind in metallurgy, warship design, weapon manufacturing, and so on.

Even the locking structure of the rear-mounted rifled gun cannot guarantee the pass rate, let alone the dominant position that has been recognized by all countries in the [full-heavy artillery battleship].

In the era of sailing warships, the power of science and technology is not so obvious, and it can still be compensated by elite personnel, but now, ten years later, they can no longer even see the taillights of other people's cars.

Even now, the Heroes Empire still has three legendary battleships, the Royal Alfonso, the Glory, and the Gorse, as well as the two titled knights, the Supreme Knight and the Iron Forge. .

However, the imperial navy's dominance is much lower than when the world pattern was initially formed when the battle for supremacy ended.

Even in this pioneering area was blocked by the up-and-coming Palme d’Or Federation.

On the bridge of the steel battleship, a group of Palme d’Or naval officers were beaming with joy:

"Hahaha, the Hilius Empire also has today. Rounding the island, our Falcon blocked the pioneering island of Hilius today.

I want to see, how long can the Empire’s largest airship supply point in the "Broken Star Sea" last? Will the exploration process of "Broken Xinghai" stop there? "

The "All-Heavy Artillery Battleship" was the first to be sent to the sea by the "Tulip Alliance".

It is one of the largest and most complex weapons of war systems ever created by mankind, and it is also the only strategic weapon platform with ocean-going strike methods. Therefore, it has long been valued by various naval powers.

[International League for Democracy] Of course, it is no exception.

In the [International League for Democracy] who dream of letting the "light of democracy" shine on the world, the new generation of naval elites who have gradually grown up have also put forward their own naval strategic thinking.

The value of the navy lies in controlling the oceans, seizing and guaranteeing strong sea dominance. A powerful naval force helps the [International Democratic League] to effectively control the oceans and make full use of the huge benefits it brings under this premise.

This is especially true for the "broken sea of ​​stars" with gold everywhere. Whoever can control this extremely rich sea will win the future of the material world.

Under the guidance of this thought, seizing control of the sea is the fundamental purpose of naval strategy!

Therefore, the sea lines of communication all over the world are the lifeline of all sea power nations, including the Tulip Alliance.

Not only the military and naval power, but also the economic lifeline and the survival of the entire country are closely related to the security and consolidation of maritime communication lines.

Democracies dare not attack the [Monarch's Shield] monarchy in the source continent.

However, it is possible to destroy communication lines, sink, injure, or paralyze [Monarch’s Shield] national merchant ships, and harass naval bases and resource development bases distributed over the sea.

Of course, these are hypothetical attack strategies that are still on paper, but they believe that as the democratic process advances, this plan will be implemented sooner or later.

However, it is limited by the significant gap in the industrial base between the two.

The military and engineers of the [International Democratic League] have also made corresponding adjustments to their battleship shipbuilding plans.

Just like cruise ships like Tier 5 and Tier 6 ships of the Sailing Age, in order to achieve the main strategic goal of "breaking the relationship", they launched the [High Speed ​​Cruiser] on the basis of the [Full Heavy Artillery Battleship]!

Incorporating the characteristics of the original [Galliott Heavy Cruiser], using relatively high speed and strong firepower, combined with thinner armor.

To achieve the effect of "the one who can catch up with it can't beat it, and the one who can beat it can't catch up with it", in an attempt to replicate Tulip's feat of overthrowing Hilius.

Just like this [High-Speed ​​Cruiser·City Defense Class·Falcon].

[Full-heavy artillery battleship·Dreadnought class] has a speed of 24 knots, but the speed of [High Speed ​​Cruiser·City Defense Class] has reached 26 knots.

[Warship data] Meter displacement: 4800 tons; crew: 480 people.

[Arms]: 2 single-barreled 152mm/50 double diameter main ship guns (range 12800 meters); 10 single-barreled 102mm/50 double diameter secondary guns; 4 single-barrel 47mm rapid-fire guns; 2 450mm torpedo tubes.

Today's action is just a small test of [Falcon].

The root cause is that the "sleeping god" Ktuart and the "just angel" Ehult, who couldn't swallow the breath of dying to survive, instructed the "palm palm federation" to provoke troubles.

Not dare to go directly to the tulip, picking a soft persimmon is also reasonable.

"Hehe, the two demon gods, the'God of Trick' and the'God of Wilderness', are more research spirits than many demigods in the material world, and this [Fast Cruiser] also adapts to local conditions."

Avoiding the topic of Livina, Irvine, a technical bull, commented on [Falcon], and there was no surprise in his tone.

As mankind continues to explore the interior of the "broken sea of ​​stars".

After laying the seal of the earth veins, the chaotic celestial phenomenon in the "Broken Star Sea" has been improved, and the "fog of war" has begun to dissipate in front of mankind little by little.

The [Mind Network], which uses mental links and electromagnetic waves to communicate, does not rely on magic elements, and naturally can also have a panoramic view of this area.

Moreover, the [faceless men] who are scattered all over the Palme d’Or Federation and Lowland Republics have long passed back the enemy’s intelligence.

Although the devil gods captured by the evil gods before have never appeared again.

But "God of Wilderness" Cathy Moral should be because of the domain of [science], the value is not comparable to other demon gods, and was also exceptionally absorbed by the evil gods.

The Demon Technology [Power Core·Spoke Ball] naturally fell into the hands of Cthulhu, and was also applied to this new type of warship.

It’s just that the [Carrier Analytical Engine] is the exclusive ability of "Steam and Mechanical Cult" and one of the peak technology representatives of the steam age. The Palme d’Or Federation’s warships are not equipped.

Although the design idea is novel, it still does not threaten the tulip's dominance over the sea, especially when the [super fearless class] using oil-fired boilers is launched, um, all are beautiful!

At this moment.

[Mind Network] suddenly connected to a remote communication.

A noble lady wearing a jeweled crown and a palace dress was projected in front of Aiwen.

She has long black hair on top of her head, her appearance is excellent, her figure is as thin as paper, with pitiful eyes, and her temperament is like a piece of fragile precious porcelain, which fits the aesthetics of the nobles.

Her true identity is Empress Dowager Teresa, the mother of Emperor Hilius Aldrich.

At this time, the young empress dowager was full of anxiety:

"His Majesty Galliot, I just received the news... Please be sure to extend a helping hand..."

'coming! ’

A group of women around Aiwen looked at each other and hid away gossiping.

Ignoring them, after a little greeting, Ivan was straightforward:

"Don't worry, it is Billy Buddha's [Dreadnought Iron Throne] who is currently taking over from the [Black Sea Pearl] in the'Broken Star Sea', and is also the main battleship of the Principality.

I will let them and some armed airships go to rescue.

In addition, you can talk about the expanded arms sales plan you mentioned last time. "

"Really?! "The Crown Power Reform Project" and the "International Golden Pound System" we have no problem at all!"

Teresa didn't expect to get such a surprise once she asked for help, her beautiful eyes were full of stars.

"Naturally, but the price..."

The industrial base is there, and a strategic platform like battleship cannot be built by anyone who wants to build it. Even if it is built, it is far from the speed of building ships like Falettis and Galliot.

What's more, the Hilius Empire had almost no industrial foundation ten years ago. Even if the empress dowager tried her best, she could not catch up in a short time.

This is not a problem that can be overcome by just a few talented people.

After repeatedly confirming that this sudden happiness was not a dream, the young empress dowager on the opposite side held her arms in front of her chest and solemnly said to him:

"Your Majesty Galliot, thank you for your generous offer. I know that there was a small misunderstanding between our two countries, but I will show my sincerity in the future.

Next time you come to the Dome Palace, I...definitely make you feel at home.

By the way, you can rest assured, this is the secret between us, and I will not let His Majesty the "Rose Crown" know it. "

"Huh! Huh? No, no, what a secret, don't talk nonsense that makes people misunderstood."

Aiwen glanced at his side and waved his hand quickly.

"understand..."

Teresa had already hung up the communication with a smile, and she thought to herself:

Who doesn't know that you two have not been clear all these years, and your unmarried Queen has moved directly to White Swan Castle.

Dare to say innocent as water, when everyone else is blind?

If there are no problems at all, I will send you the skull of the dead husband as a glass of wine.

Philip II Underground:...

Feeling the smiles of Olivia and Livina, Ivan coughed lightly and connected to the headquarters of ‘Broken Xinghai’.

"command..."

To be honest, now Ivan and Livina really don't mind fighting a proxy war.

Relying on the tulip's naval strength as the number one under today, the two of them are full of confidence.

For those feudal dynasties of [Monarch’s Shield], it is not impossible to redo the top-level design of the country like the tulip countries. Although it is difficult, it is not impossible.

Moreover, this kind of "revolutionary system of royal power" is almost impossible to surpass the tulip even if it is learned from other countries.

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National endowment, national credit, and institutional environment are the three most important intangible wealth. Without these foundations, even if Aiwen emerges suddenly, they will definitely not be able to support the wall.

These things are difficult to replicate by other countries.

Of course Ivan doesn't want them to copy.

The only expectation for them is that they can be used as a tulip aid in the opposition between [king power] and [capital], forming a confrontation with the [International Democratic Alliance] from politics, culture to military.

Of course, the stronghold of the monarchy of the Hilius Empire cannot be spared, not only because they border the Lowlands and Palme d’Or on the Source Continent and the New World, respectively, but the Queen Mother Teresa from the lowlands is also far ahead of Philip II. Much more enlightened.

This card is used well, definitely low enough to drink a pot with Palme d’Or.

It's just that no one can think that the Tulip League, the Hilius Empire, and the Lowland Republic, which were still fighting ten years ago, will reappear in this role ten years later.