Dragon Calling Gorge.
As the main executor of the "Breakthrough" plan, Jamil squatted in front of the hut on the hillside, looking at the hull and the newly built keel next to the dock, and was at a loss to do anything.
In the Battle of Hailong, the Edelweiss was smashed to pieces, with not even a single plank left.
In view of the current severe situation, Starwind Territory urgently needs to open a waterway with the outside world.
To the north, you can log in to the Talengard area, and to the south, you can contact the pioneering area.
Under the current situation, the two cities are like caged birds, facing huge external threats. Working behind closed doors will only lead to failure.
As a result, the "breakthrough" plan led by Li Ran came into being.
In the "Breakthrough" plan, in addition to using major resources to enhance existing military strength, develop material production, and deal with the threat of the demon army, a considerable part of the resources were allocated to the construction of two warships.
The purpose is to break through the water blockade of the mechanical race and gain space for free development by building powerful warships!
Through the efforts of Fjord craftsmen, the Edelweiss was quickly rebuilt based on the original design.
It is worth noting that the Edelweiss was slightly longer than its original length, and the number of ballistas on the deck was also changed from two to four.
This makes it more sturdy and powerful. The Caravel-type design is suitable for fast maneuvers and exploration missions. The four ballistae ensure its firepower intensity, allowing it to cope with general battle scenes, or in Cover shooting in dangerous situations.
In comparison, next to the Edelweiss, the bigger Blizzard made a slower progress.
Unlike the Edelweiss, the Buran was a true battleship, almost twice as long as the Edelweiss.
Although it has the powerful sail power of three mainmasts, it is designed to be much slower than the Edelweiss.
Considering the need for heavy firepower, the Buran is equipped with a powerful configuration of six crossbows on one side and twelve crossbows on both sides.
During the later outfitting, the upper and lower cabins will be laid.
It was born to break through the water blockade of the mechanical race, and was specially designed to deal with complex battle situations where inland rivers are full of mechanical creations and the coast is full of enemies.
Because of this, the construction of the Buran was slow and difficult.
From the design stage, the argument for the ship's development path was at an impasse.
Because no one can guarantee that any design can resist the attack of the underwater mechanical clan.
Building a fast and flexible Caravel sailing warship is a completely different concept from designing and building a three-story sailing warship that meets the requirements of inland navigation.
After leading the craftsmen back to the fjord, Jamil lived in his own cabin at night and led the craftsmen to the dock during the day to advance the shipbuilding project.
It was getting late, and except for those who stayed at the dock, the shipbuilders returned to the village one after another.
Under the dim light, Jamil saw several figures walking up the hillside path.
Several team leaders from the shipbuilding craftsmen came to attend the project promotion meeting in the evening.
Broken Finger Bolton is an old man with a red nose. Although he looks rather sketchy, he worked as a sailor in the Free City State when he was young and also worked in a shipyard for half a year.
As soon as Broken Finger Bolton entered the room, he shouted: "If you ask me, we should use sentinel trees to make the hull. The quality is better than the hardwood in Yellowwood Town. Let's build the Blizzard as soon as possible. Anyway, the lord will not owe anything." We get a penny!”
Uncle David quit. This man who was over fifty years old glared at the red-nosed old man and choked: "Didn't it mean that the lord saved you? Without Starwind City, you would have been feeding the wolves with the village! We can’t deal with things like this!”
Broken Finger Bolton grinned and laughed: "You are always so serious, I was just joking! Everyone knows that shipboards made from sentinel trees will become soft when soaked in water for a long time!"
When it came to the materials and workmanship of the ship, everyone started discussing it.
But today's discussion is still the same, with no valuable conclusions.
The atmosphere of the meeting gradually cooled down.
If this continues, no matter how much manpower and wood are given to Jamil, he will not be able to build a big ship.
The fire reflected the serious faces of everyone, and the flickering shadows were like ghosts, dancing in every corner of the room.
Jamil took a deep breath.
He expressed the thoughts that had been brewing in his heart for several days: "Masters, you are all experts with shipbuilding experience. Everyone knows very well that the current difficulties are not only limited to materials and manpower, but we also lack the construction of large sailing warships. experience."
"On the other hand, we have no idea what the mechanical creations below the water surface look like in the waters outside." Jamil paused, "No matter what material we use, we can't make a decision because we can't guarantee that it will be in the mechanical race. Can survive underwater attacks and travel long distances."
The craftsmen looked at him seriously, and Jamil finally said those words:
"Therefore, as the project leader, I will apply to the lord for a group of troop escorts. I will lead a group of craftsmen and experts to leave the fjord on the Edelweiss to conduct experimental navigation reconnaissance."
Silence fell in the room.
Except for Jamil, most of these skilled craftsmen are elderly people, and some have families. Their wives and children are still waiting for them to return home in Star Wind City.
After experiencing the tribulations of the Broken Star War and the barren life in Fjord Village, life had just settled down. It was really hard to accept that he would risk his life by going to dangerous waters.
Broken Finger Bolton interrupted with a laugh: "The canteens in the village are open, and the other masters should have eaten. My stomach is growling with hunger. How about we go down the mountain to eat first?"
Suddenly several people joined in, "Let's go down the mountain to eat first..."
Jamil said helplessly: "Uncles, you all watched me grow up in Fjord Village. I am the younger generation. I will not force any of you to go with me on this experimental voyage."
He said firmly: "I will go to investigate alone and bring back the collected data and samples. When the time comes, I hope that the seniors can use the effective data to successfully complete the Buran."
The silence scratches people's hearts.
Suddenly, the upright Uncle David raised his hand.
He glared at Jamil and roared loudly:
"I'll go with you! How can a young man be allowed to die alone...er not...investigate such a thing alone?"
Jamil: "..."
Broken Finger Bolton immediately said unconvinced: "Old immortal, what are you so serious about? Jamil, I'll go with you too!"
"Then I'll go too!"
"You old guys just go and abandon me? I won't do it!"
For a moment, all the craftsman leaders in the room raised their hands.
Jamil said happily: "That's good! In order to strengthen the bottom hull of the Snowstorm, our next step should focus on collecting materials in this area..."
Boom!
Boom!
There's a knock on the door.
Snapped!
The visitor pushed open the door and entered without permission.
Two women walked into the room with rattan baskets under their arms. It was Tricia and Kelly!
Kelly's bold voice rang out: "You old guys, don't you want to eat dinner? We have been waiting at the bottom of the mountain for so long, and we still have to bring it to you!"
The two took out the steaming food from the rattan basket and placed it on the table.
Black bread made from wild wheat, plump grilled fish from fjord lakes, and a small amount of wild wheat wine sent from Star Wind City.
These foods are sprinkled with some kind of underground pepper spice produced in Blackcliff, exuding an attractive incense.
Although it is a bit monotonous, it is nutritious and delicious.
The men, who had been tired for a day, immediately started to eat.
Tricia’s voice rang:
"I just heard you talking about where you were going to play. Can you take me with you?"
The men's eating movements paused.
Jamil: "..."
She heard it at the door.
Jamil's heart tightened, and he suddenly didn't know how to answer.
After experiencing the sea dragon battle, Jamil was moved by the lord and sincerely wanted to do something for Starwind City, so he happily accepted the commission to build a warship.
However, he seemed to have forgotten to consider Tricia's feelings.
On the third day after Jamil returned to Dragon Calling Port, Tricia took the initiative to join the logistics staff and rushed over.
Jamil knew what she was doing.
In the dim light of the fire, Jamil looked at Tricia, the girl's innocent eyes were full of worry.
Bolton, with his broken finger, whispered: "Tricia, we old men just plan to row a boat on the lake to go fishing..."
"Will it be dangerous? If there is danger, can you not go?" The girl glanced at the men as if asking for help.
Sister Kelly dragged Tricia and walked out the door, "Tricia, what are you guessing? This is all men's business. The kitchen hasn't been cleaned yet. Come on, come back with me."
boom.
The door is closed.
The men looked at each other, but no one spoke.
On the one hand, they know very well that no one else is more suitable than them to explore and survey data by boat, but as long as they leave the river mouth, they will face huge life dangers.
On the other hand, if they don't come forward now, sooner or later, war and destruction will befall these women.
A silent understanding spread in the room.
They continued eating and cleaned up the food brought by the women.
Jamil's voice rang out:
"In this case, I suggest taking action immediately tomorrow."
"We have no problem with that."
