Power and Empire Chapter 552: The Battle of Winter Veil (3)
552 Battle of Winter Veil (3)
The peaceful South Sea of Vikya, sparkling, and the wind calm, the sea is calm like a spread of soft sheep satin, and like a condensed blue without the slightest flaw,
The turquoise water reflects the blue sky and white clouds, making it more transparent and deep. The morning sun shyly shyly shone out from the clouds, it was particularly soft, shining tenderly on the calm sea,
The surface of the sea is dyed with a layer of small fishes in the faint golden seawater, chasing the sun happily, their silhouettes swimming and leaping, drawing a strip of shallow looming water on the calm sea Pattern.
This is the rich South China Sea area. It has always been known as the Gold Coast. It is the most prestigious fish producing area in Vijaya. The annual marine fish production accounts for more than half of the national production.
With the recent vigorous development of maritime commerce, the fishing industry, which used to be the mainstay, has also appeared to be very few as a large number of ships have been transferred to become merchant ships. The number of merchant ships on the sea has obviously exceeded the number of fishing vessels
Although a large number of large yellow croakers and small yellow croakers are salvaged by fishing nets in piles here, they are filled with all the cargo holds of fishing boats, but there are fewer and fewer fishermen who are willing to engage in this industry.
The young people on the coast have all gone to the nearby ports to become sailors. Compared with the well-paid sailors who can travel for free, they spend their entire lives in the coastal waters like their ancestors, weaving nets every day, and fishing only sees a hard life. , Obviously unable to satisfy the impulsive and enthusiastic younger generation,
"My journey is the sea of stars", the slogan hung in every naval recruitment office is enough to provoke the blood of young fishermen.
With the expansion of Wikiah’s maritime power to a wider sea area, the size of Wikiah’s navy is also rapidly expanding. From the original several small docks and two construction bases, the assembly base 6 army was exhibited in just one year. , 8 shipyards and 6 naval bases including sea assault troops, ship-borne troops and artillery troops,
This kind of rapid development, in addition to the personal care of the Grand Duke himself, there is also the long-sleeved good dance of the new Secretary of the Navy Lidarcus.
This general Vijay, who is good at logistics services, looks out of place among the many dazzling stars of Vijay. Although he has participated in many battles, he is always in charge of some trivial things. It is important to understand him. , And only a few people
After the outstanding performance of the Northern Campaign, as a reward for his great contribution to his great years, Fatty personally appointed him to take charge of the newly established Admiralty. The vigorous maritime trade is like a mother who can lay golden eggs. It only takes a certain amount of time. With the start-up capital, you can take advantage of the price differences in several regions to make huge profits
For Lidarcus, who was born as a wealthy businessman, the resource-rich sea and the prosperous ocean trade make him more comfortable than the brutal fighting between the six armies.
He was originally a senior official in charge of the internal affairs of Vijaya. Adjusting animal resources and attracting businessmen to invest is his specialty. Although he has the title of Secretary of the Navy, in fact, everyone knows that the Navy is a treasure in the heart of the Grand Duke. ,
All the battle plans are issued by the Grand Duke himself, with the Grand Duke, who is the No. 6 in the Grand Duke, as the backing. If you want to accumulate the enviable merits in the battle for maritime hegemony, it is absolutely as simple as your hand. ,
"This is a rare honor"
When Lidarcus took over the appointment from the fat man, his eyes were full of tears, and his daughter-in-law for many years became a mother-in-law. Although he had to do it himself, he still had to do a good job in logistics, but it was also a good thing anyway. The head of the department, his subordinates form a group of their own
At this point, Lidarcus has as always understood thoroughly, his focus is to expand the maritime trade as much as possible, so that these merchant ships can earn a steady stream of money for themselves, and are more dazzling than those 6 military officers. 'S reputation
The phrase "Whoever says a businessman cannot become a famous general" has been hailed as the "Minister's Roar" in the Admiralty. It is said to be a shout of the Minister after being drunk. Of course, Lidarcus definitely denied it afterwards. Of
"How is this possible? I'm talking about a genius like the Grand Duke. As for me..." Lidarcus stopped talking, with a touch of pride in the corners of his mouth. "It's just the Grand Duke. It’s just a little guy on the carriage, who can get the Grand Duke
Several free ports opened in the name of the Admiralty are his masterpieces. If it were not for him, the God of Wealth, it would take at least three years for the fat man to expand the navy on a large scale.
Of course, his rewards are also amazing. For example, the West Sea War that shocked the entire Ruode, this dazzling feat that made several governors feel dazzling, was recorded on the head of the Secretary of the Navy Lidakus, let him At the annual meeting of the Ministry of Military Affairs, I had a good face,
The sea breeze slowly pushes the surface of the sea into waves,
In the cool sea breeze, a dragon-tooth battleship with white thorns 1a hung, like a cruising sea beast, passing quietly across the sea,
"Shooting up, the unique sharp bow of the Dragon Tooth ship easily smashed an oncoming attack, like a sharp sword gently splitting the deep blue sea, hitting the hull of the ship in circles. , And then open to both sides, leaving long ripples,
This Dragon Tooth battleship did not raise the flamboyant sails of the battleship as usual. The long hull has obviously undergone a unique modification. The bottom of the protruding oars is completely covered by wooden planks, and Thor's baffle is also Without opening, if you don’t look carefully, it’s easy to think that it’s just a small cargo ship
This is the Vickia Navy 88 Longya battleship cruising in the South China Sea. It was the first to enter the queue of the Rude Zhonghai Fleet in the Battle of the West China Sea and was famously shocked.
Finally, in a brave and fearless style, he used the horns to smash the tail of Ruode's flagship that was trying to escape, and won the honorary ship No. 88, which has made many navy captains jealous. It is said that this is the favorite number of the Grand Duke. The 88 ship, which has just completed repairs in the port, has been on the sea for a day.
At this moment, the Vickia 88 ship, full of honor, is waiting quietly, flowing freely on the sea in the breeze.
On the top of the bare mast, the captain of the battleship No. 88 Longfang, Keredes. At this moment, he was wearing a thick thatch cloth, standing high on the lookout post on the top of the Dragon Tooth battleship mast, holding a high magnification lookout mirror, and together with the semaphore on the side, looking out the northern sea.
There is a warm expectation in their eyes. On the deck of the ship, hundreds of sailors are standing sternly waiting, their eyes also looking at the northern sea
"Captain, do you say that the Grand Duke's fleet will really pass by here?"
Les, the semaphore next to him, hesitated to put down the looking glass in his hand, his round eyes were full of bloodshot eyes
"We have all been waiting for a day. It will not take half a day from the port to here. It's all past 11 merchant fleets. Isn't it the Admiralty's fault?"
"No, this is a top-secret order signed by Minister Lidarcus himself. A secret mission like escorting the Grand Duke to the south is not a joke."
Captain Keredes shook his head firmly,
He patted the trembling shoulders for fear of semaphore hands, and laughed, "The wind here is too strong. If you feel cold, go to the bar below. It is the most famous spirit in the Erdor Pub, just like enchanting. Like a Hussian dancer, you can burst into flames with just one shot."
"Since I want to escort, why not stay here at the port?" Les looked blank
"I don't know, that's how it was arranged anyway." Upon hearing the semaphore's inquiry, God of Kairisde angrily said,
This is the top secret. If it weren’t for your own warship to be maintained at the port, I’m afraid I wouldn’t have the luck to take on such an important task.
As for the reasons for having to meet at sea, the officer who gave the order at that time kept asking
"A chance encounter, remember, it must be a chance encounter, even if you are killed, never let go, otherwise, you will always be overhauled in the port."
"It's really an exciting and speechless task" Every time I think about this, Kerisde feels a headache,
A chance encounter? Can this kind of mentally retarded excuse confuse the wise and martial Grand Duke?
Kyrisde's mouth curled in disdain,
I really don’t know if the admiral’s excuse was pinched or kicked by a donkey. This kind of crappy excuse can even come up.
Of course, he didn’t know that the one who came up with this excuse was the leader of the Admiralty, Lidarcus, who had been with the fat man for so long. He knew too much about the fat man’s temper, and sometimes acted stupidly. It’s better to please the fat man. Who calls the fat man he is a guy who likes pranks
Just when he was anxious, the semaphore around him suddenly pointed at a row of dense white sails in the distance, and yelled "Ship, my lord, do you see if that is a sign of a business alliance"
The white sails are little in the distance, and many large merchant ships are approaching by wind.
Fatty stood on the largest merchant ship in the middle of the fleet. On the wide deck, apart from the running sailors, there were several serious guards standing behind him.
The sky is high and the ocean is wide, and the blue water is like a huge mirror, letting the whole world be reflected in the sea, under the sea surface, fish dance, coral forests, floating, beautiful, no wonder sailors are always some unrestrained guys , Staying in such an environment for a long time, you will naturally feel like a part of this vast world
"My lord~IndoMTL.com~A merchant ship is calling the semaphore!"
Socutus Delan wears a long purple skirt, like a **** of the ocean falling into the mortal sea in the sea breeze, Shi Shiran came from behind, "The other party is calling a navy special slogan, although the hull It is disguised, but it should be a modified navy dragon tooth ship"
"Navy Dragon Tooth Ship?" The fat man's face was stunned, and then he was relieved.
Lidakus, this guy is still uneasy, and even thought of modifying the Dragon Tooth ship to **** him in disguise, but fortunately, there is a Dragon Tooth ship on the side, and this journey will be much more stable.
"Let it join, and let its captain come to my ship by the way"
"Yes" Socutus Delan nodded respectfully, turned and left,
The 88th Dragon Tooth made a white arc on the sea, slowly entered the commercial alliance fleet, and slowly approached from behind the ship’s side, F
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