kvmb Chapter 233 Langya Port! Heavy machinery on board? That's called a warship!
Chapter 233 Langya Port! Heavy machinery on board? That's called a warship!
The entire Institute of Physics fell silent once again!
The only sounds were the crackling of torches and the heavy breathing of the Mohist disciples.
"Wow...that's awesome..."
Someone, I don't know who, was the first to exclaim in surprise.
Immediately afterwards, a huge cheer erupted from the crowd!
"Holy crap! This water purification pill actually works!"
"This...this is truly the work of humankind?!"
"Our Mohist school has studied the principles of things for hundreds of years, and we have never seen anything like it!"
"The abilities of the immortal master are beyond those of ordinary people!"
Mo Feng quickly stepped forward, reached out, and carefully scooped up a small handful of water.
The water is clear and cool to the touch, just like ordinary well water!
Besides, it does have a bit of a foul smell!
"Immortal Master...is this...really safe to drink?"
Mo Feng hesitated for a moment.
Zhang Fan smiled slightly.
"Of course," he replied confidently.
As soon as he finished speaking, Mo Feng could no longer contain himself.
He took a deep breath and brought the water to his lips without hesitation.
"Ink Wind! No way!"
"Your Excellency! Think twice!"
The surrounding Mohist disciples shouted, trying to stop him.
However, Mo Feng had already drunk the water.
He slowly closed his eyes, savoring the moment!
Then, he suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes blazing with light, and shouted excitedly:
"Sweet! Refreshing!"
"Absolutely no odor! Just like spring water!"
These words instantly ignited the enthusiasm of all the Mohist disciples!
"What?"
"really!"
"I want to try it too!"
"Immortal Master, could you please grant me a purifying water pill?"
In an instant, all the disciples of the Mohist school were in an uproar!
They rushed over, some even pushing their way forward, eager to try the water themselves!
One impatient Mohist disciple, without thinking twice, scooped a spoonful from the basin and drank it down.
However, it had only just begun!
His face instantly turned red, and his eyes widened!
Immediately afterwards!
"vomit--"
He covered his mouth and vomited.
Although the water had cleared, the lingering fishy stench was far stronger than he had imagined, leaving his mind blank.
"This...this water stinks!"
The disciple blushed, waved his hands repeatedly, and looked incredulous.
Seeing this scene.
Mo Feng, who had been trying to suppress the stench, finally burst into laughter.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
"I wasn't just putting on an act; I actually managed to trick them into drinking!"
Mo Feng pointed at the deceived disciple and laughed so hard he almost fell over.
His face was full of smugness!
The Mohist disciples present were taken aback at first, but then they realized what was happening.
The deceived disciple was so enraged that he went after Mo Feng!
Zhang Fan stood on the high platform, looking at everyone with a slight smile.
As night deepened, the noise gradually subsided.
Zhang Fan waved to Mo Feng and the group of Mo family disciples, signaling them to get some rest.
Then, he turned around and prepared to go back to his room.
After all that effort, I'm completely exhausted!
We need to conserve our energy and prepare for the upcoming eastern expedition.
……
Five days passed in the blink of an eye.
Langya Port is located on the coast of the East China Sea in Qin Dynasty.
Before dawn, the port was already bustling with activity, and torches blazed like dragons.
Langya Port!
This port, built in honor of Xu Fu's eastward voyage, is witnessing its most spectacular moment in history today.
Dozens of giant ships, modified by the Gewu Institute and equipped with hard sails and stern rudders, stood quietly in the harbor like sea fortresses.
A huge black dragon flag bearing the character "Qin" hangs on the hull!
With the banner bearing the character "Zhang"!
It rustles in the sea breeze!
Five thousand elite soldiers, dressed in light leather armor, stood in formation on the shore, full of vigor.
There was no longer any fear of the unknown sea in their eyes!
Instead, there was a fervent worship of the immortal masters and a desire to achieve great deeds.
however.
In the final moments before the expedition, something unusual occurred.
"Master, absolutely not!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound!
Wang Li strode out of the line and blocked Zhang Fan's path.
His face was dark, and his angular features were filled with stubbornness. His fierce eyes stared straight at Zhang Fan, showing no sign of yielding.
Crown Prince Fusu also looked worried and was about to speak.
Wang Li had already stepped forward, clasping his hands in a fist salute and saying:
"Master! Although I am not knowledgeable in naval warfare, I do understand the principles of navigation!"
"These heavy weapons are formidable siege weapons on land, but if they were moved to ships, the ship's center of gravity would inevitably rise!"
"The sea is unpredictable; once it starts rocking!"
"We probably won't even need the Japanese pirates to attack; we'll fall on our own!"
His voice was booming, his neck stiff, and he seemed determined to stick to his guns.
These words immediately resonated with some of the ship's veteran shipwrights and sailors.
They spent their entire lives by the sea and knew all too well that the worst thing a ship can do at sea is to be top-heavy!
In an instant!
The previously high morale has been overshadowed.
The soldiers whispered among themselves.
"General Wang Li is right... Those catapults and ballistae weigh at least several thousand pounds. How can they be stable when piled up on the ship?"
"Exactly! I've heard old shipwrights say that for a ship to be stable, its center of gravity needs to be low. Piling all those lumps of iron on top of it is practically suicide!"
"I'd accept dying on the battlefield, but to die in this sea and not even have my body recovered would be a truly unjust death!"
"Does the immortal master even understand navigation...?"
Questions arose one after another, and the soldiers' eyes showed more fear.
Just then.
A sarcastic voice drifted out from the crowd.
"Hehe, General Wang Li is right."
Everyone turned around and saw Shaofu Zongyu stroll out from the ranks with a cold smile on his lips.
He didn't want to come to this godforsaken place, but the shipbuilding matter was under the jurisdiction of the Shaofu!
As the Minister of the Imperial Household Department, he had no choice but to attend.
What angered him even more was!
Zhang Fan actually handed over the steel plant and coal mine to that old scoundrel Ding Chen for temporary management!
He submitted a memorial to His Majesty yesterday, hoping that His Majesty would rescind the order, but he was rebuffed!
His Majesty coldly replied, "This matter has been decided and there is no need for further discussion."
Thinking about this...
Zong Yu's resentment intensified.
He glanced at Zhang Fan and continued in a sarcastic tone:
"The immortal master is ultimately a sorcerer by origin, skilled in alchemy, talisman drawing, and cunning schemes!"
"But navigation and shipbuilding are truly a completely different field!"
"General Wang Li has genuinely studied navigation!"
"It would be best if the Immortal Master listened to his words, lest he lead five thousand soldiers to feed the fish and shrimp, that would be..."
He deliberately left his sentence unfinished, only clicking his tongue twice, shaking his head, and stepping aside.
He didn't finish his sentence!
But the meaning couldn't be clearer—
You, Zhang Fan, are a liar who pretends to know everything!
The soldiers' discussions grew louder, and even a sense of panic began to spread.
Looking at Wang Li's stubborn face, and then glancing at Zong Yu who was hiding in the crowd and sneering, Zhang Fan understood.
He didn't directly refute it, but just smiled mysteriously.
He walked to a large ship, patted the hull, and said to the crowd:
"General Wang Li, valiant soldiers!"
"I've already considered your concerns!"