The reason why Li Chengqian added a steam engine to this warship.
That is to enable it to run faster and further on the battlefield.
If there is no speed.
So what’s the point of adding a steam engine?
Do you use turtle speed to scare people?
What Datang needs now is not a vase that will be sunk in minutes on the battlefield, but an invincible battleship.
But considering the current technology of Datang.
This steam engine is already at the highest level.
Moreover, according to Li Chengqian's own calculations, there was no problem with this steam engine driving the ship.
But why are you running?
Li Chengqian frowned and walked to the steam engine.
now.
The steam engine is running.
But because the transmission shaft has not been put down yet.
Therefore, it is idling and the ship is still anchored in place.
After Li Chengqian thought for a moment, he opened his mouth and said: "Uncle Huang, ask all the craftsmen on the deck to evacuate."
"Then remove the Banqiao, let's lift anchor and run around along the Wei River to see!"
Li Xiaogong nodded, then turned to whisper a few words to a clerk beside him.
The clerk nodded in agreement, and then ran up to the plywood to convey Li Chengqian's order.
As the people evacuated, the bridge was removed, and the huge anchor hanging on the bow was slowly pulled up.
Wait until everything is ready.
Li Chengqian then ordered: "Put down the transmission shaft!"
"yes!"
The two tall and strong men heard the sound and immediately started to act.
After the transmission shaft is lowered, the kinetic energy of the steam engine is immediately transmitted through the transmission shaft to the propeller at the stern of the ship.
Such a behemoth also began to move slowly. at the same time.
The navy of the Tang Dynasty also drove their boats and began to drive away the ships on the river.
certainly.
This is also for their safety.
This big ship is an iron boat.
If there is a collision or something, it will probably be those small cargo ships that suffer the consequences.
soon.
The huge beast sailed into the Wei River.
Of course those people in the market also saw such a scene.
this moment.
Everyone forgot what they were doing, and all looked over.
The ship has been moored for more than a year since its inception.
Before, the most I could do was move around in the man-made port.
This was the first time I ran out of the port, and I couldn't help but be a little surprised.
"Oh my God! This ship is so big."
"Is this our Datang's new warship? It looks so powerful."
"Look, look, this ship has a lot of cannons. If we fight, wouldn't it be possible to turn the enemy into ashes without even getting close?"
All the people were talking about it, and they all looked forward to what kind of glory this warship would create in the future.
but.
Within the cabin.
Li Chengqian's expression was particularly solemn.
Now, although the ship is not moving at full speed, it is already at half its kinetic energy.
But the speed of the boat is only three or four knots at most, and it can run between three and six kilometers per hour.
That's so
According to calculations, if we move forward at full speed, we will only reach a speed of six or seven knots, which is ten kilometers per hour.
If you run at this speed, let alone go to the battlefield.
I'm afraid that the battle is over and the ship hasn't arrived yet.
"It's weird."
"Why is it so slow?"
According to Li Chengqian's own calculations, after the ship is completely completed, the speed will be at least twelve knots.
But now it's less than half of what he imagined.
This is obviously something wrong.
Seeing his appearance, Li Ke couldn't help but said: "Brother Emperor, why are you so melancholy? Isn't this ship very good?"
"That sounds good to you."
Li Chengqian rolled his eyes and said, "Look, this ship can't run faster than the cargo ship. Do you know what this means?"
"What?"
Li Ke asked puzzledly.
"It means that when the time comes, someone with a cargo ship can easily stick to your ship and beat you."
Li Chengqian frowned and said: "And my purpose of developing this ship is to turn the enemy into ashes before the enemy can react."
"And this ship obviously can't do it."
Li Chengqian hammered the fence angrily.
What exactly went wrong?
Li Chengqian glanced outside and simply walked back to the computer room along the stairs.
In the machine room.
More than twenty men were struggling to transport coal to the steam engine.
Several other strong men were throwing coal into the stove one shovel after another.
Li Chengqian looked inside again and again, and finally he found something wrong.
" Why is the fire so small?"
Li Chengqian turned around and said, "Where is the fan? Isn't it turned on?"
The little official in charge of his side quickly replied: "Reporting to Your Highness, the fan is always on."
"Then why is the fire so small?"
"Shouldn't it be a fiery red?"
Li Chengqian said angrily: "But the fire inside doesn't even reach half the height of the stove!"
"This this……"
Seeing his displeased expression, the clerk was too frightened to speak.
Li Chengqian was too lazy to talk to him, so he simply went to find the reason himself.
He first checked the steam engine's furnace.
Now the ordnance battalion's level of making steam engines is getting higher and higher.
He was 100% sure that there was nothing wrong with this steam engine.
It can definitely bring enough kinetic energy to the furnace as he imagined.
But why is the fire so small?
Li Chengqian squinted his eyes, and a flash of lightning suddenly flashed in his mind.
Without thinking, he ran straight towards where the other party's coal was.
Seeing this, the petty officials and Li Ke followed him one after another.
Li Chengqian looked left and right, and finally found a piece of coal from the coal pile.
Coal is just ordinary coal, yes, but it feels damp to the touch.
Li Chengqian asked directly: "How long have these coals been kept here?"
The clerk thought for a moment and said, "About half a year?"
have to.
The reason was found.
Li Chengqian threw the coal directly at the clerk and shouted: "Didn't I tell you that you should always pay attention to the dryness and wetness of the coal?"