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With Qian Shuiting's full coordination, all preparations were finally made in early July - their time was running out. According to historical records, Manila Galen would arrive in Manila at the end of July 20. [Read the latest chapter] They must rush to the standby location around 7.15 to search for the whereabouts of Galen's ship.
The preparation of the ship was soon completed. All the various navigation-related equipment on the Feiyun that could be disassembled were also dismantled, and the unused cabins and equipment were sealed. to free up more space for supplies.
In addition to the many guns and supporting equipment belonging to Qian brother Zhou Weisen, the Feiyun was also dismantled this time - the Planning Institute designated a warehouse and stored everything there. Qian Shuiting also thought about finding a place to properly place these things. After all, they are always corroded by salt spray if they are always placed on the boat.
But at the moment, the General Office does not allow the senator to build a single-family wooden house individually. Putting these items in the apartment would be crowded and unsafe-the large number of pyrotechnics alone is enough to be nerve-wracking.
"Why do we have to open an opening in the office..." Qian Shuiting wondered, how about setting up a mountain club in the name of Feiyun Club?
Feiyun's diesel engine and various electrical equipment have been debugged and maintained, and are judged to be suitable for offshore service. The Planning Institute also specially approved gasoline specifically for the Feiyun - "Ji's gasoline" which is fractionated from coal tar. Although Qian Shuiting is very worried about this oil, he doesn't have to choose now.
As for the veterans who went with the ship, Qian Shuiting insisted on going with the ship himself: the reason was that he was the initiator of the project. He is very familiar with the Feiyun and can serve as the captain of the Feiyun. In addition, he also wanted Zhou Weisen to go with him: although dragging him there was a bit of a reward for the house party. Fortunately, the reason is very good: Zhou Weisen is the guest shooting coach of the Special Reconnaissance Team. He is proficient in tactics and can lead a special reconnaissance team to conduct clean-up operations, and the driving of the Feiyun is also a specialized project. Besides, he is also Miss Mendoza's husband, and Mendoza's Spanish is also a must for this operation.
In addition to the Zhou couple, there are Lu Yang and Lin Chuanqing - the latter also temporarily serves as the captain of the tide. Finally, Sun Xiao, the representative of the Planning Institute: As a supervisor, he supervises, registers and keeps records of the loot.
The chlorine gas cylinder was also quietly carried onto the Tide Maker one night. The cylinder was not fully pressurized - after all, it was a long journey at sea, and the age of the cylinder was a bit worrying. The cylinder is wrapped in layers of soft materials and placed in a well-sealed box to secure it. Paper packets filled with quicklime were placed around it. Place a dark cloth on the mouth of the bottle to indicate leakage.
The box is individually fixed in a cabin at the bottom of the ship - it is already below the waterline, the temperature is relatively low, and the cabin itself is sealed.
"Don't rush down when opening the hatch. First check whether the cloth has faded. Then prepare a water hose at the hatch. If there is a leak, fill it with water." Xu Yingjie from the Ministry of Chemical Industry who sent the chlorine bottle warned, and then handed it over to They have a box of, "These are protective equipment."
In addition to the gas masks used by the senators, the box was filled with gas masks. It is an anti-virus gauze mask made by the chemical industry department itself. Just soak them in lye before use. There are also a number of disposable goggles made from deerskin and glass sheets from optical factories.
"Although I agree with this idea, I'm afraid it will be quite difficult to implement." Xu Yingjie said, "Be sure to pay attention to safety - especially the wind direction."
"Do not worry."
In the early morning of July 4th, the formation left Bopu Port. It is a clear and hot summer morning. The rising sun in the east reflected all the sails in red, like torches. Unlike the usual warm farewell scenes when the navy goes out on an expedition, no ceremony was held during this operation. The four ships were jointly organized with a transport convoy heading to Sanya. It looked like an ordinary escorted scheduled transport voyage to transport coal and machinery. Only the elders would notice. All members of the executive committee quietly went to the dock where the Feiyun docked to see the formation off.
After the executive committee and family members bid farewell, the elders boarded the Feiyun and other ships in turn. Wen Desi and other members of the executive committee had been standing on the dock talking.
"Old Qian, just insist on going. Pay attention to safety and come back early. Don't forget to send telegrams to every ship every day."
"Don't worry, old Xiao, just wait for our money." Qian Shuiting boarded the Feiyun with a smile and waved to them from the back deck. Pan Pan was busy using telephoto to take this freeze-frame photo full of leadership style.
The Feiyun did not fly any flags representing the status of the elders, including Qian Shuiting's personal elder flag and the executive flag hung in accordance with his duties. Only the blue and white naval flag flew.
With a long whistle, each ship began to half-sail one by one, and left the port with the gentle southeast wind. Feiyun was the last to leave port, its beautiful white ship
The body was dyed extremely gorgeously by the morning glow that had gradually turned into golden color. The white navy uniform Qian Shuiting was still standing on the stern deck seemed to be bathed in a halo.
Not long after leaving the port and running parallel to the barge convoy and escort ships, the formation began to put on full sail. The four ships originally lined up at the end of the formation came out and ran parallel to the escort formation, hoisting the "Goodbye" signal flag, while the escort formation Respond by hoisting a "bon voyage" signal flag.
"It's a pity that this mission didn't come to me. Otherwise, I would be a master of chemical warfare!" Looking at the formation, Xi Yazhou, who had recently come to Lingao to report the situation and was on vacation, couldn't help but said to himself. But he didn't have many regrets, because this time he came to Lingao and he had already heard rumors: He would soon be transferred to serve as Army Chief of Staff.
Soon, the task force surpassed the escort formation at a speed of 5 knots, and gradually moved away until it disappeared under the sea level in the west.
"Maximum power, full speed ahead." The flagship signaled. Each ship increased the pressure in its boilers, black smoke erupted from the chimneys, and white water sprayed from the stern of the ship.
"This is the first all-steam-powered formation sailing since we crossed over. It has set a sailing record. In the future, our ship can wear blue ribbons." Wen Desi said to Qian Shuiting while standing on the Feiyun.
Wen Desi did not go to participate in the operation. He went to Sanya to "inspect the work" and took a smooth boat - the Feiyun was much more comfortable than ordinary coal ships.
The route around the west of Hainan Island was smooth sailing. There was only one problem with the Tidemaker's boiler, but it was far from as serious as the "boiler explosion" reputation. The test of Feiyun's sea search radar was also very successful. In fact, after being thrown away from the transport formation more than 20 nautical miles, they could still see their signal echo on the radar.
Because some time was wasted for repairing the boiler, we did not rely entirely on steam power when sailing against the wind. Instead, we practiced zigzag formation sailing against the wind. The speed of the entire voyage was not as expected, but it still only took 28 hours from Bopu to Yulin Port in Sanya, and the average speed of the entire journey reached 9 knots. The fleet docked at Yulin Port at noon the next day, and the formation took a short rest. Senior engineers from Sanya immediately boarded the ship to inspect the power system. A large amount of Hongji's bituminous coal that had been prepared on the dock filled the coal bunker.
Wang Luobin, the district chief of Sanya Region, treated the veterans of the formation to a dinner at the Veterans Club in Yalong Bay, where he served as a greeter and send-off. It's a pity that since we are about to travel far away, we can't invite everyone to drink rum or high-strength arrack, a local specialty. We can only drink kvass.
After dinner, the senators all returned to the ship. Wang Luobin sent them to the dock. Many years later, he could still recall that scene: "At that time, the moonlight was flashing on the waves, and I heard the faint singing of 'Young sailors resting their heads on the waves' coming from the ship. The singing was beautiful. , but a little stiff, it should be Miss Mendoza."
Zhou Weisen returned to the ship and went around the engine room to check the system. When he returned to his cabin, he was locked out by Mendoza. "Just waitamoment." So he had to wait. But not long after, the door opened, and Mendoza appeared in front of him wearing a pirate costume that he didn't know how to put together. He wore a pair of sunglasses instead of an eye mask, and half of a colorful peacock tail feather was inserted into his tricorn hat. The deep V-neck in the middle of the tight top reveals the skin that has been tanned a little under the Hainan sun. There is a revolver and a small machete stuck in the belt.
Zhou Weisen suddenly felt that his temples were buzzing and the blood vessels underneath were beating violently. He couldn't help but lick his dry lips and murmured: "mygod, mydear."
Just when someone was fighting for three hundred rounds. Wang Luobin and Wen Desi were drinking and chatting in the wind on the wooden platform of the stilt house of the Elders Club in the shallow sea of Yalong Bay. Talking about the past events, Wang Luobin couldn't help but smile and said: "Old Wen, robbing silver is still more expensive than selling mirrors and porcelain!"
"Of course, we have come so far from the first day in Guangzhou to now!" Wen Desi put his hands on his hips and faced the sea. He felt the sea breeze blowing and felt relaxed and happy. He smiled and said, "We are going to have a good time catching up on old times this time."
"Why don't you go with me to rob?" Wang Luobin asked, "I remember you are also very interested in these things. Don't you want to cosplay as a pirate?"
"Why should I go robbing?" Mr. Wen smiled and said in a low voice, "You can't afford to sit down for a long time. I am also the chairman of the executive committee now. Aren't we going to the Philippine waters in the summer to fight against typhoons?"
After resting for a day, and after receiving a report from the engineering staff that "all the power systems were normal," the formation left the port southward again, and then sailed toward the east. To be continued. )
ps: Note: Manila Galen in 1632 actually arrived in May. This is for the needs of the plot. Modifications were made.
