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Chapter 289 Tianjin Military Exercise (I)

Bohai Bay and Tanggu Salt Field, a high platform was built in just a few days. At this time, the two sides of the high platform were crowded with scholars, gentry, wealthy merchants and local people who came to watch the Spanish fleet military exercises. Although it was only April, the sun was already a little vicious, but fortunately the wind was strong by the sea, so it didn't feel hot. [The latest updates in search are all here.]

On the sea not far away, the Spanish fleet had already lined up. Before Kangxi arrived, everyone knew that the show was not yet about to begin. They pointed at warships of all sizes and whispered. Most people saw such a huge Western fleet for the first time, and they felt novel and were full of expectations for the next military exercise.

Many maritime merchants from the south have heard of the Spanish fleet's record of defeating the Guangdong Navy in the Wanshan Islands. Naturally, they will not miss this opportunity to show their knowledge and tell the glorious results of the Spanish fleet in that battle. However, such a thing that has increased the majesty of others was obviously unpopular and immediately aroused doubts and debates among northern scholars, gentry, and maritime merchants.

Just as everyone was talking, a gong suddenly heard a sound, and then the brigade of soldiers drove over. When they saw this situation, everyone knew that Kangxi had arrived, so they immediately remained silent. Soon, a team of ceremonial guards of the leading team came over, and immediately eunuchs shouted all the way: "The emperor is here, everyone is waiting to welcome him."

Immediately, there was a kneeling beside the beach, and everyone bowed their heads and did not dare to make any abnormal movements. In this case, all gentry with experience in taking over the leadership knew that if a little mistake was made, there would be endless troubles immediately.

Kangxi led the kings, Beile, Beizi, Duke, and civil and military ministers slowly. Along the way, there was a constant sound of long live. He climbed up to the high platform. Kangxi looked around for a week and saw that the gentry and people who were receiving the command were divided into order, and all had navy maintenance order. The high platform was surrounded by guards and soldiers such as the military camp. Unconsciously, he was very satisfied and went straight to the imperial throne. The princes and civil and military ministers who accompanied him sat down one after another.

After the members of the people took their positions, Kangxi smiled and said to Yinzhen: "The sun is poisonous, the gentry has been waiting for a while, let's start."

"My son respects the order." Yinzhen bowed and responded, then rushed to the edge of the high platform and ordered loudly: "The fleet exercise began."

Immediately, a flag-speaking soldier waved the flag to send orders.

Yande received an order on the battleship and immediately shouted: "The exercise begins, raise the sail."

The huge sails quickly rose, and the huge warship seemed to be wearing armor, immediately showing majesticity. Under the command of the former fleet commander Angel, the entire fleet slowly "" and after a little practice of formation formation at sea, the fleet drew an arc, and the head of the ship rushed straight towards the high platform where Kangxi was. When he stopped, all the battleships had already connected to each other and formed a battle line. The gun doors on one side were also opened, revealing the black muzzle.

Kangxi and the princes and ministers had almost rarely seen real Western warships, let alone Western naval battles. They raised their telescopes and looked at the rows of black holes.

"Boom boom boom", the sound of cannons, like thunder thunder suddenly sounded, like thunder thunder thunder in the clear sky, and someone was blowing the thunder cannon in the muffled jar. Although they were prepared, the sound of the thousand cannons was beyond everyone's expectations. Although they were far away, they still made the eardrums buzzing and painful, which shocked everyone's hearts trembled, and many people were pale and trembling.

With the sound of cannons, large and small lead bullets whistled out, and an impenetrable metal storm suddenly formed. Four hundred yards away, the main warships of the Tianjin Navy, the target ship, were immediately beaten with wood chips and were riddled with holes. The dead shells hit a dense column of water on the sea surface of about a thousand yards. Everyone was shocked and breathtaking. A volley of the Spanish fleet was so powerful that it was so terrifying that they could not imagine before.

Many people showed a look of horror in their eyes. The naval battle was really terrifying, which was incomparable to the land battle. Before everyone could be amazed, the rumbling sound of cannons rang out again, and another dense rain of bullets could be seen from the naked eye.

The princes and ministers who had never experienced and had seen naval battles were all pale. No one expected that the Spanish fleet would have such terrifying power and momentum. Looking at the four slowly sinking ships and the broken wooden boards floating on the face, they were all scared. Fortunately, the fourteenth prince's navy, otherwise the Qing Dynasty's navy would have been vulnerable in front of the Spanish fleet. The Guangdong Navy's defeat was a living example.

The princes had different expressions. Several neutral princes were surprised and envious. The tenth princes cheered loudly, with an excited look on their faces. The fifteenth and sixteenth two were happy. The eighth brother was shocked. The fourteenth brother had such a powerful navy in his hands. It would be absolutely fine to conquer Japan and conquer Southeast Asia. Such military achievements were so good that even the fourth brother's stall Ding Mu could not be compared with him. Why should he compete with the fourteenth brother for the stockholder?

Seeing the dead shells hitting a series of high water columns on the distant sea surface, Kangxi's face suddenly became gloomy. Before leaving Beijing, he had received a secret letter from several members of the Fujian Navy. He had some knowledge of the detailed process of the Battle of Penghu. In order to stabilize his position and inspire morale, Yinzhen's battle in Penghu, in order to stabilize his position and inspire morale, Angliyu personally directed the shooting of the Spanish fleet. He knew that, originally, he didn't care. At this time, he saw that the Spanish fleet's artillery fire was so powerful, and he couldn't help but look at Yinzhen in fear. Lao Si Si was so desperate on the battlefield.

Thinking of this, Kangxi said in a deep voice: "Yinzhen, it is reported that in the battle of Penghu, you led the way and stood at the bow of the ship to direct the shooting against the Spanish fleet. Is this a matter?"

When he saw Kangxi's bad face, Yinzhen knew that Kangxi was frightened by the cannon fire of the Spanish fleet. There were not so many warships at that time, but he did not dare to tell the difference. After all, Kangxi was worried about his safety. He hurriedly knelt down and said, "Return to the emperor, the navy was in the battle formation, and the navy was in chaos as soon as it was fought. The minister had no choice but to stand on the bow of the ship to stabilize the morale and inspire morale. Fortunately, after this battle, the navy had grown up, and the ministers would not dare to take risks in the future."

Although the princes, princes, princes and civil and military ministers were watching military exercises, they were always paying attention to Kangxi's actions. When they heard this conversation, they were shocked. The Fourteenth Prince actually stood on the bow to command the Spanish fleet to shoot at the Spanish fleet. How brave would it take? Thinking of the bombs that had just been falling like rain, they were all very moved. The Fourteenth Prince was really lucky.

After listening to Yinzhen's explanation, Kangxi still said calmly: "A navy, I will lose. If I lose, I will fight again. If I fight a few more battles, I will be tempered. It is easy to get a thousand troops, but it is hard to find a general. You, I will not afford to lose. You must think carefully about everything in the future."

"I know my mistake, so I will not dare to worry about Emperor Ama anymore." Yinzhen felt warm in his heart and hurriedly replied.

The princes, princes, and civil and military ministers were in a state of great distortion. Kangxi's words were so serious that they could not be more serious. It was the time when the deposed prince was established as a new prince. Is Kangxi's words meaningful?

Lao Bayi's heart was even more heartbreaking. What does it mean to be unable to afford the loss? Is Kangxi's heart already silent on Lao Fourteen?

Kangxi looked at the sea and saw that the Spanish fleet was slowly evacuating. He couldn't help but sigh. The navy's tactics had completely changed. The battle on the shore has been completely eliminated. No wonder the Guangdong Navy was defeated so badly. Under such intensive artillery strikes, it would be strange that there was no chance of undefeated in close combat. After a while, he asked: "What is the range of the Spanish artillery?"

Yinzhen hurriedly bowed and replied: "Return to Emperor Ama, the range of the thirty-pound gun can reach more than 2,000 yards, and the cannon above twelve pounds can reach 1,500 yards. However, the hit rate is very low, and the Spanish fleet is still at an effective range of less than 400 yards."

"Where is the navy's artillery at present?" Kangxi continued.

"From 800 to 1,000 yards," Yinzhen said carefully: "The Qing navy has a good advantage in artillery at present, but it will not last for a few years. The Battle of Penghu has spread. If it stagnates, the Westerners will catch up and surpass us in about five years."

"Yeah?" Kangxi was slightly surprised, "Why are you so sure?"

"Return to Emperor Ama." Yinzhen bowed and said, "Western people are aggressive and rely on warships and firearms. Western countries have been constantly improving warships and artillery. It is not difficult to see from the warships and artillery of the Spanish fleet that they have made great progress in recent years. The current artillery improvement of the navy is nothing more than using the principle of rifled rifles for artillery. There is nothing unique about it. Westerners know the reason at the first glance, and they can quickly imitate it.

In addition, Westerners have far surpassed us in the miscellaneous studies of mathematics, physics, chemistry, etc., and they have begun to use these miscellaneous studies in the study of artillery and gunpowder, but we have been stagnant in this regard. I predict that in just a few decades, Westerners will surpass us because we lack talents, professional talents in miscellaneous studies, and talented people in the world are reading the Four Books and Five Classics. This is what I am most worried about."

When Kangxi heard this, he knew that Yinzhen was working in circles to seek credit for Dai Zi and other craftsmen engaged in artillery, iron smelting, and shipbuilding. However, this matter was too involved, and it could even be said to have shaken the foundation of the country. He was really hesitant. Yinzhen's words were indeed reasonable. If he had not taken Dai Zi from Liaodong to Shanghai and improved artillery, this small Spanish fleet alone would be enough to make him feel headache. After thinking for a moment, he said: "Being prepared for danger in times of peace is a cliché, but it is also a matter of planning for the country. Go back and write a detailed memorial."

When he heard Kangxi's tone relaxed, Yinzhen was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed and said, "My son is honoring the order."

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