Chapter 147 Double Upgrade
Su Ze’s idea was to use “Hell Burner”.
The so-called Hellburner is a type of burning ship used by the Dutch in the future naval battle between Spain and the Netherlands.
In this era, there were a total of four tactics in naval warfare - hand-to-hand combat, artillery bombardment, ship burning, and bow ramming.
During the Battle of Tuen Mun, the Ming Dynasty's method of defeating the Portuguese navy was to use burning ships.
After the wooden boats filled with fuel were ignited, they rushed into the enemy's fleet and set other boats on fire.
This trick can be said to have a long history. The most famous case in China is the Battle of Chibi.
Hellburners are different from ordinary burning ships.
This kind of boat is filled with gunpowder, and then large rocks are used to suppress the gunpowder, and then a timing device is used to set the time of explosion. As long as the explosion is close to the enemy, it can cause huge damage to the enemy.
This kind of burning ship first appeared in the naval battle between Spain and the Netherlands. Two "Hell Burners" filled with explosives drifted into the Spanish fleet with the wind. The huge explosion suddenly sent the Spanish barrier wooden ship into the sky. The huge The explosion frightened the Spaniards.
Later, the craftsmen who made Hellburners fled to England. During the Battle of Spain, Britain also sent "Hellburners" to scare Spain into fleeing.
Changningwei's shipyard can build fast boats.
For gunpowder, Changning Guard took over Yanping Guard's Gunpowder Bureau, and now there is a large amount of gunpowder in the new workshop outside Changning Guard.
Delayed ignition device, there are two delayed explosion devices used by the Dutch at that time, one is a long fuse that measures the time, and the other is a clockwork mechanical customization device.
The former is a large match rope. All you need to do is measure the ignition time.
The latter is considered high-tech in this era, but there is also a clock device on the New World, which Su Ze can try to dismantle and make.
At this time, there were only my grandfather, Lin Xianzong and Lin Mojun at the table. Su Ze told everyone the design of "Hell Burner", and everyone's eyes lit up.
Lin Xianzong can also build a fire attack ship. It seems that it is not difficult to build a fire attack ship filled with gunpowder?
Everyone has seen the power of artillery. What would it be like if a ship of gunpowder exploded?
Lin Mojun opened his eyes wide. Is there really hope for revenge?
Su Ze continued: "Know yourself and your enemy and you will be victorious in any battle. Our biggest advantage against King Lu is that we are in the dark and they are in the light." "
Baihu, the size of King Lu's fleet, the characteristics of the ships, and the tactics of naval battles, these It's all important information."
"Every time Lu King fights, more information will be revealed, and he knows nothing about us." "
Only by collecting more information about his fleet can we formulate more effective tactics. Lin
Mojun nodded and said, "I'm going to think of a way to collect the combat intelligence of the Deer King."
Everyone left the moon-viewing banquet full of surprises. Su Ze's method of using gunpowder to burn ships immediately impressed Changning. Wei's dock was busy.
The burning ship does not need to be too big, a merchant ship with one hundred materials is enough, and Changningwei's dock still has some materials in stock.
The New World is a large merchant ship with a draft of 400 tons, and a lot of wood can be dismantled. Although Su Ze is a little reluctant to part with it, now is the critical time to deal with the Deer King, so of course he must dismantle it first.
Without early development, there is no point in the late stage, and as long as the King of Deer can be defeated, there will be no shortage of ships in East and Southeast Asia.
There are large amounts of virgin forests in Penghu and Southeast Asia, and there are shipyards built by Europeans in Manila and Malacca.
Lin Mojun went to get information, the dock was at full capacity, and Su Ze also improved his skills.
The war is approaching, one more skill, one more attribute point, one more chance to save one's life.
The first is water conservancy skills. Su Ze first went to Beishan Village and guided Chen in Beishan Village on water conservancy construction.
Then Su Ze went to the farm of Sun Dianshi's family and helped him renovate the water conservancy and irrigation facilities.
As the project progressed, Su Ze's water conservancy skills finally reached Level 5.
The system issues a prompt:
[Skill 'Water Conservancy' breaks through Lv5, please choose a passive skill! 】
Three rays of light, one blue and two green, flashed. The three passive skills are:
[Blue Passive - Binding the Cang Dragon as a Machine: Build a water-driven mechanical setup, water conservancy skills +2. ]
[Green Passive - Use solid stone to restrain dragons: When building flood control river water conservancy facilities, water conservancy skills +1. ]
[Green Passive - Holding a strong shield to block the sea dragon: When building water conservancy facilities to prevent tides and floods at the seaside, water conservancy skills +1. 】
This time I really chose with my eyes closed. Su Ze immediately chose the first blue skill.
Last time, Su Ze planned to use the rapid water flow of Jianxi River to build a water-driven workshop.
If the skill level wasn't high enough, I would have to give up in the end.
Jianxi also flows through the mines in the middle reaches. Su Ze can build hydraulic facilities in the middle reaches where the water flow is fast.
Before the invention of the steam engine, Britain had built many textile mills driven by water power, not to mention the treasure of the forging field, the hydraulic ram.
Although hydraulic power also has various shortcomings and is not as omnipotent as written in most time-travel novels, before stable steam energy is used, hydraulic power is indeed a resource that can save manpower.
In Changning Guard, which lacks manpower, all this is even more important.
[The remaining free attributes are not allocated. 】
Su Ze temporarily saved the attribute points and waited for the situation to allocate them again.
Having just upgraded the "Water Conservancy" skill to Lv5, Suze went to find Captain Alfonso and Pastor Pierre without stopping, trying to upgrade the "French" and "Portuguese" skills to Lv5. Pierre these
days The pastor became very interested in the shoelace theorem that Professor Su Ze gave to the children, and he wrote and calculated it in his room every day.
When Su Ze pushed the door open and came in, Pastor Pierre was still deriving the formula. Su Ze waited for him to finish writing the formula. The old pastor stood up in surprise and said: "What a genius method! Oh my God! There is such a wonderful geometry in this world." Study!"
When talking about geometry, Su Ze suddenly thought of something. He asked the old priest in French:
"Pastor Pierre, do you know "Elements of Geometry"?"
The old priest said: "Of course you do! This is a great book. Works! I loved this book the most when I was studying in seminary!"
"Can I buy this book in East Asia?"
Pierre frowned and said: "Maybe you can buy it in the market in Malacca? Some come to the East Missionaries will also carry this book."
"Can missionaries also read "Elements of Geometry"?"
"Of course, God does not prohibit mathematics." Su Ze then remembered that Xu Guangqi and missionary Lima "Elements of Geometry" translated by Dou.
Su Ze is preparing to write an elementary school textbook. In addition to literacy and basic knowledge, Su Ze is also planning to incorporate basic mathematics content into this elementary school textbook.
Su Ze is also planning to incorporate some content from "Elements of Geometry" to introduce some basic mathematical knowledge to children.
In addition to mathematics, Su Ze also plans to incorporate basic physics and chemistry knowledge into the textbook.
"Father, can you help me find a way to buy a copy of Elements of Geometry? I want to translate this book into Chinese."
Pierre thought for a while and said: "Bishop St. Seth of Macau is also a mathematics enthusiast. In the future, When you get to Macau, I can help you ask him if he has brought this book to the East."
Pierre had his own thoughts.
When missionaries like Pierre came to the East, in addition to providing faith to the sailors on the ship, the main purpose was to preach.
It is difficult for modern people to understand the missionary enthusiasm of Westerners at that time, but religion is an important axis that affects Western history. Many wars that occurred in Europe during this era had religious factors as the root cause.
According to the "patronage" issued by the Pope to Italy, Portugal enjoys missionary privileges in the East. This is why Pierre, a French priest, wants to board a Portuguese merchant ship.
However, Pierre also tried to preach to Ming merchants, but he soon discovered that the Ming people were not enthusiastic about faith.
The same was true when he arrived at Changningwei. Pierre didn't understand the language. He tried to teach Su Ze's "knight attendant" Xiong Wu his faith, but was counter-brainwashed by Xiong Wu with a set of religious theories that Pierre couldn't understand.
Many of Xiong Wu's questions are still echoing in Pierre's mind, no! Do not dwell on these questions; dwelling on them would be blasphemy to God!
In Pierre's world view, there are two knights in Changningwei, Su and Lin, two fair knights, who jointly rule the manor.
Suze had no interest in Pierre's missionary work, but he was very interested in Western technology.
Pierre thinks this is an opportunity. Even technology can be integrated into private goods!
Although "Elements" is a mathematics book, it can also incorporate some church content. When Pierre was studying in the seminary, the professor used "Elements" to explain his belief in God.
Pierre immediately said: "Su, I am willing to help you translate "Elements of Geometry"."
Su Ze originally wanted to refuse, but thinking that translating with Pierre might improve his French skills, he nodded and agreed. .
The two of them had their own thoughts. Su Ze looked at French skill level 4, 478/480 experience, and only a little left!
Mathematics has almost been discussed. Without new vocabulary, skills cannot be improved. Su Ze thought for a while and could only ask about the situation in Europe.
"Britain? The King of England is a cowardly sick man. Now the power is in the hands of the regent! If you ask me, it is better to ask Princess Mary to inherit the throne. She is much better than her brother!" Princess Mary
?
Su Ze then remembered that it was 1552 when Pierre left Europe, and the King of England at that time was still Edward VI.
Edward VI is not famous, and his father Henry VIII is also a historical celebrity. Unfortunately, Su Ze's knowledge of world history is average, and he only knows roughly that he was a key figure in promoting British Protestantism.
However, this Princess Mary is very famous. The famous horror story "Bloody Mary" spread in the West is based on her.
This year is already 1554, and Bloody Mary should have become the first Queen of England.
"Princess Mary? Is she the daughter of Catherine of Aragon? Does Princess Mary have a good reputation?"
Pierre looked at Suze in surprise. It didn't matter that this Eastern knight knew French and Portuguese. How could he even know about it in European courts?
Catherine of Aragon was a Spanish princess, the biological mother of Princess Mary, and a devout Catholic.
In the hearts of Pierre, a staunch Catholic believer, France is now very embarrassed.
It was clear that France was once a stronghold of Catholicism, but the King of France concluded an alliance with the pagan Ottomans, making the entire French church unable to hold its head high.
The increasingly fierce struggle between Catholics and Protestants gradually transferred the title of defender of Catholicism to the King of Spain.
Henry VIII converted to Protestantism, making England a battlefield between Protestants and Catholics.
Therefore, in the eyes of Catholics like Pierre, Edward VI, who still followed his father's Protestant reforms, was not a good king. Princess Mary, a devout Catholic, was the best heir.
Even among the British, Princess Mary is a very good heir, and now her reputation is quite good.
After Mary succeeded to the throne and killed 300 Protestants, she was labeled Bloody Mary by British historians and even became a widely circulated urban legend in Europe.
Su Ze just wanted to laugh, but he had only killed 300 people and it was already bloody? The atrocities committed by the Spanish in South America, and the atrocities committed by the British, French and Americans in North America, weren't they a river of blood? Should the current Spanish King Philip II be called "Philip the Bloody"?
Mary reigned until 1558, and the next person to come to power was the famous Queen Elizabeth I of England.
As the conversation continued, Pierre's shock turned to horror.
Suze's understanding of the situation in Europe surprised Pierre, and his inferences about the situation in Europe frightened Pierre.
How could a knight from a remote area of the Ming Dynasty be able to point out the contradictions of European countries so sharply? Some of his predictions about the situation in Europe have even been confirmed by the news Pierre received!
Are all the knights of the Ming Dynasty so powerful?
Pierre believes that Suze is capable enough to serve as the Prime Minister of the King of France!
Such a person is actually just the lowest level knight of the Ming Dynasty?
Pierre thought of another knight. He had also watched Lin Mojun train. The young knight was wise and courageous. He was not only an outstanding naval general, but also an outstanding army general.
Lin Ke is more suitable to be the commander-in-chief than those idiot nobles in France!
Are all the knights of the Ming Dynasty so terrifying?
Pierre once came to the East with fanatical religious enthusiasm, but now he is only left with fear. He thinks of the whip of God that once whipped the West, and he also thinks that the Ming Dynasty was established by overthrowing the Mongol empire ( Actually it’s not the same thing), now I really feel the terror of this ancient oriental country!
So scary!
Su Ze didn't care about Pierre's mood. His French skills finally reached Level 5.
[Skill 'French' breaks through Lv5, please choose passive skills! 】
Three green rays of light flashed. The three passive skills are:
[Green Passive - Language Talent: The efficiency of learning French is increased by 5%. ]
[Green Passive - Translation Expert: Translate French books, French skills +1. ]
[Green Passive - French Literary Man: Write literary books in French, French skills +1. 】
It’s unremarkable, so I decided to choose the second one.
Next up is Portuguese.
(End of chapter)