I Build an Aircraft Carrier in the Ming Dynasty

On May 3, Wu Jun's supply ship arrived at the mouth of the lake.

Seeing the smoking fleet, Wu Yi suddenly laughed happily, and some people who knew about steam warships were also excited at this time.

"It's a steamboat, a steamboat without paddles."

Many soldiers screamed and cheered.

It looks like the American soldiers who see their own aircraft carriers like to throw hats in later generations. Soldiers who see this powerful new equipment will have a sense of pride and security in their hearts.

Without oars and faster than oars boats, this kind of boat is of great significance to the navy.

"Finally, those people in the college did not live up to the general's expectations and got this steamship warship out. It looks like this, the speed is at least twice as fast as the paddle."

Wu Yi laughed and said that he has always been obsessed with steam ships, but unfortunately the power of the previous steam engines was too small and had no practical value.

But now, the steam engine research team gave him a surprise and got a high-horsepower steam engine out in advance.

"With this steam warship, you will no longer have to worry about not being able to catch up with the enemy in the future, and you can annihilate the enemy in one fell swoop."

Wu Yi's subordinates also joined in. This kind of steamboat that does not require manpower is too cheap when chasing the enemy.

The steamboat was close to the water village, and everyone could see the appearance of the steamboat.

Compared with ordinary sailboats, these ships have no sails, no wood pulp, and a huge chimney. At the same time, two huge paddle wheels were added to the sides of the boat.

Because there is no wood pulp, these ships have freed up a lot of places to install cannons. The cannons installed on these steam ships are much more than ordinary sailboats, and one can hold twenty.

However, among the fifteen steamships in this batch, only three were equipped with cannons, and none of the others had been installed, because the production speed of the cannons in the weapons workshop could not keep up with the needs of the army.

Now the Wu army is relying more and more on artillery, the army needs artillery, the navy also needs artillery, and the troops left behind in Nanjing also need artillery.

"How many boats and how many people have you come this time?"

Wu Yi asked.

"Report, our department has a total of 40 ships this time, including 3 armed steamers, 12 transport steamers, and 25 other sailing ships. Among them, there are 1,000 sailors and more than 2,000 civilians responsible for transporting them. People. Bring 100,000 catties of grain, live pigs..."

Fan Kexihui of the Logistics Department reports.

They not only brought in grain, but also a large amount of meat. Wu Jun's food was incomparable to other troops. And this, relying on their strong economic strength.

To fight is to fight for money.

"Brother Fan, let's go to the staff first. Our army has encountered some trouble crossing the river. I'm afraid we will requisition your transport team."

"How can this work? My fleet is used to protect your logistical materials. What if you take it to fight and sink? You won't have to eat in the future?"

Fan Kexi refused without thinking about it, what a joke, the risk is too great.

"Brother Fan, you've been worrying too much, how can it sink so easily. Don't worry, with the steamship, we will be more confident to annihilate the enemy, and it won't sink."

Wu Yi continued to coax Fan Kexi, after all, the logistics department theoretically did not need to obey his orders. Fan Kexi had to agree, but he had no choice.

Of course, theory belongs to theory, and the reality is that the main force in the field has the most voice. They are really determined to requisition, and Fan Kexi can't resist.

When they came to the staff, after Dai Zhijun and others learned about the situation of the logistics fleet, they also told Fan Kexi the current situation facing Wu Jun, and put forward a request to requisition the logistics fleet.

Looking at Li Shaobin, Liu Hansan, Dai Zhijun and many other military leaders, Fan Kexi wanted to cry without tears. He could only say that he would fully support the main force's actions.

Subsequently, the staff slightly revised the battle plan according to the characteristics of the steamship.

This time they not only have to cross the river, but also design the navy to annihilate the Qing court in one fell swoop.

According to the plan, Wu Yi's navy would intercept the Qing court's navy at the mouth of the lake, and then send a fleet of steam engines to bypass Jiangxinzhou, go upstream from the waterway in the north of Jiangzhou, go around behind the Qing court's navy, and then join forces with the Qing court's navy. Wu Yi's troops attacked back and forth, completely annihilating the Qing court's navy.

This detour can only be accomplished by steamboats. If they rely on manpower, they will be exhausted by the time they finish the tens of miles of waterway.

The next day, a fleet of fifteen steamboats entered the waterway to the north of Jiangzhou, while Wu Yi's fleet went to the waterway to the south of Jiangzhou.

The army is loading supplies to the dozens of remaining transport ships, and the troops responsible for beach landings also board the ship.

These big moves of Wu Jun, except for the fifteen steam engine fleets that were not exposed, all fell into the eyes of Qing army spies.

Afterwards, Luck Dehun of Jiujiang knew that the Wu army was going to forcibly cross the river.

"Ordered, the navy was dispatched immediately, and other troops entered the predetermined position to prevent the enemy from landing."

When Wu Jun was studying how to land, the Qing army was also studying to prevent Wu Jun from landing. Therefore, at this time, the Qing army had built a lot of fortifications by the water.

Knowing that the Wu army was coming to attack, the Qing army immediately took action.

In Luck Dehun's view, this is also an opportunity for him.

The previous attempt to defeat Wu Jun's navy had failed. So now Luck Dehun can only hope to launch a fierce attack while the enemy army is crossing the river.

If the naval attack goes well, then he

They can attack by water and gain a big victory.

If the navy attack did not go well, they would be in a tough fight.

However, in any case, Wu Jun could not be allowed to land on the West Bank.

"Everyone, it depends on your life and death. If you can't defend Jiujiang, Jiangxi will fall into the hands of the enemy. You must fight to the death. If you don't fear the battle, you will kill without mercy."

Lucid said in a cold voice, that stern tone, usually timid people will be afraid when they hear it.

However, the people present here are all battle-hardened generals who lead a life of licking blood. Lucket really can't scare anyone with such cruel words.

Even, some people are already deserting in their hearts, thinking about how to preserve their strength, or whether to find an opportunity to surrender to Wu Jun.

At this time, the shortcomings of the Qing army's large-scale acceptance of the Ming army's surrender were also exposed. When they were strong, these surrendered soldiers were honest and dedicated, and they were very useful.

However, many people can now see that the Qing court in the south has been unable to defeat Wu Jun.

At this time, all kinds of thoughts began to appear in the hearts of those who surrendered.

Anyway, they are all working hard, whoever sells them is not selling. To give Wu Jun his life and get a good reputation is to fight against aliens. What's more important is that Wu Jun is too powerful now, and it is too dangerous to fight with Wu Jun.

It is said that there is a unit in the Wu army that specializes in shooting officers and generals. Hundreds of feet away, many generals, including Aixinjueluo Boluo, were killed by this kind of gun.

This is a bit scary, these days, no one wants to die.