Chapter 6 Going to Sea

Today is a sunny day.

The sea breeze in early summer is warm but not hot. It blows over from the sea and engulfs the sea in a moist and gentle atmosphere. Xun Xunran almost wants to make people lie down and fall asleep on the spot.

Xu Yi shook his head vigorously, shaking off the trace of sleepiness.

Today is the day when the first ocean-going fleet formed by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce officially launched a long-distance voyage. This departure ceremony is of great significance and cannot be missed.

"Master President, are you alright?" Neval asked worriedly when he saw Xu Yi's movements.

"It's okay." Xu Yi took a breath, but the entrance was a cloud of air with a slight smell of the sea.

Although I feel a little sick, my spirit is actually better.

Turning his head to look at Neval, whose body and face were all tanned, Xu Yi couldn't help laughing.

Neval, who was appointed by Xu Yi as the commander-in-chief of the first ocean-going fleet, is very excited. These days, almost every day is a day=none=wrong= ..staying on Zhanchi and this year's newly built "Chaoyang" and " Victory Goddess Elis" on these two large magic ships, they tanned themselves like black charcoal.

"Is everything ready?". Xu Yi asked with a smile.

"Well, everything is ready!" Neval nodded vigorously. "You can leave at any time!" Xu Yi nodded and walked onto the high platform that had been laid long ago on the beach.

Because of this ceremony, a large number of people gathered on the beach early on, most of them were employees of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and the rest were residents from around to watch the fun, and some came here from other countries after receiving the news people of all colors.

As for the stage, there was still an envoy specially sent by the Kingdom of Luerxun. It was Newman.

Because Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is the destination for the first voyage of this ocean-going fleet. It is Nixi City, the largest seaport city in the south of Luerxun Kingdom.

On three large magic ships. It is loaded with a large number of magical machines destined for Luerxun Kingdom.

Although this voyage is expected to take half a month, which is much slower than taking less than two days for land transportation from the Sku Highway, the total load of these three large magic ships has reached An astonishing fifteen thousand tons!

At present, the maximum loading capacity of the large-scale freight magic locomotive designed by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is only 20 tons. The three magic ships sail once, which is enough to use the large-scale freight magic locomotive to transport 750 times. , but is much more efficient. Sailing this time. Even if they go back and forth, according to the calculations made by the Institute of Magic, the high-concentration standard magic crystals that need to be spent should only be about 100 tons, and the total price should not exceed 20,000 gold coins.

And if you use a large freight magic locomotive, even if you take the most convenient Silu Highway, the high-concentration standard magic crystals consumed back and forth are worth about 50 gold coins.

If it is 750 times, the consumption will be as high as 37,500 gold coins, which is almost twice that of shipping by sea.

More importantly, if you want to transport 15,000 tons of goods by land, you need a lot of trips. The traffic pressure on the Sulu Highway is obviously enormous.

Of course, land transportation has a shorter time. These advantages are not restricted by the port, but it cannot be said that they are completely overwhelmed by sea transportation.

Xu Yi stepped onto the high platform, exchanged a smile with Newman, and then announced the start of the ceremony.

The launching ceremony of this fleet was just an ordinary process. Xu Yi introduced the composition and function of this fleet, and explained to everyone the powerful significance of this fleet. After that, Newman expressed it on behalf of the Kingdom of Rulson. The Rulson Kingdom attaches great importance to and welcomes this fleet connecting the sea routes of both parties.

Afterwards, Neval came to the stage and delivered a speech on behalf of the newly formed fleet, expressing his excitement, but also impassionedly showing to everyone that he will try his best to lead the fleet and open up a new alliance for the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. Work hard on the sea road.

After thunderous applause, Xu Yi came to the stage again and announced that the fleet had officially launched into the sea.

All eyes turned to Xinfei Port by the sea.

The Spread Wings, Chaoyang, and Elis, the Goddess of Victory, parked at the port terminal early, and all preparations have been made.

Neval took over the scepter representing command authority from Xu Yi, boarded a convertible magic car newly developed by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, stopped his chest, and drove majestically to the pier.

When he boarded the Zhanchi, countless brilliant fireworks exploded on the beach at the same time, accompanied by countless brilliant splendor with magical effects, reflecting the whole beach in a brilliant light.

Then the three huge magic ships made a huge roar at the same time, but the large magic artillery mounted on the three ships fired a shell as a response.

After a while, the huge hull of Zhanchi shook and began to slowly leave the dock.

After Zhanchi had completely left the pier, Chaoyang and Elis, Goddess of Victory, drove out one after the other.

The speed of the three magic ships was relatively slow at first, but after they were far away from the coastline, they gradually increased their speed. It didn't take long before they turned into three black spots on the sea surface, and then disappeared into the vast sea.

Xu Yi withdrew his gaze from looking at the deep sea, and let out a soft breath.

"Are you worried?". Newman asked with a smile.

"It must be a lie to say that you are not worried." Xu Yi smiled. "After all, this is the first ocean-going fleet of our Chamber of Commerce, and this first voyage will exceed 2,000 kilometers. It is not surprising that there are any accidents along the way."

"Don't be afraid of accidents." On the contrary, Newman looked very confident. "Three ships of this size are much stronger than any wooden sea ship. In the past, even such a small wooden ship could sail from the Principality of Standing to the waters of our Luerson Kingdom. How could these three ships no?"

Xu Yi shook his head slightly: "Accidents at sea are too unpredictable. Although we have made sufficient preparations before, I am always worried that there will be unexpected accidents."

"That's not something we can manage, isn't it?" Newman shrugged. "Anyway, enough preparations have been made, and the rest will be left to them."

Xu Yi pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Well, this is because I am worried about gain and loss. I should have confidence in them."

"That's right." Newman smiled and patted Xu Yi's shoulder.

Xu Yi also smiled, thinking that the reason why he was more worried than Newman was because these three magic ships might be super-class and powerful ships on the continent of Sainz, but they were not enough on Earth. Look.

Those ships on the earth that are equipped with high-tech tools and even GPS satellites to assist in positioning may have accidents at sea. The possibility of accidents on these magical ships that are not known how much worse will naturally increase.

Of course, this is also because Xu Yi and Newman have different perspectives on the problem.

From Newman's point of view, these three magic ships are undoubtedly much stronger than that simple wooden sea ship, and it is impossible for anything to happen.

"By the way, speaking of accidents at sea... In fact, there are many pirates between the Principality of Standing and our Kingdom of Luerson..." Halfway through speaking, Newman suddenly showed a self-deprecating smile and shook his head. "Well, my worry is even more unnecessary. If I'm not wrong, you must be equipped with a large number of military magic machines on those three ships, right?"...

Xu Yi laughed, but did not answer.

Newman immediately showed a knowing smile, but didn't ask any more questions.

The three magic ships disappeared in the depths of the ocean, and the ceremony naturally came to an end.

Xu also invited Newman to come to his manor as a guest.

This time Newman made a special trip here, of course not just to participate in this ceremony.

He also brought the will of His Majesty King Trutz.

"President Xu, His Majesty the King wants to continue to deepen the connection between our Luerxun Kingdom and your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, so I hope that your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce can strengthen investment in our kingdom. According to statistics, your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is already in We have invested in the construction of thirty-seven household magic machinery factories in the Luerson Kingdom, which is not a lot. However, compared with the one hundred and forty-three magic machinery factories of various types jointly established by you and the Lampari Kingdom , but the difference is too much." Newman said seriously.

Xu Yi smiled slightly: "This is incomparable. The Lampari Kingdom is the place where our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce was established. Our Chamber of Commerce has the deepest roots in the Lampari Kingdom, so naturally it will establish the most factories in the Lampari Kingdom."

Newman nodded: "Well, His Majesty the King can understand this, but His Majesty thinks that since our kingdom's support for your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is even stronger than that of the Lampari Kingdom, why can't you consider joining us, President Xu? What about increasing investment in the Lampari Kingdom? You know... Last year, your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce paid more than one million gold coins in taxes in our kingdom alone, and I don't need to say more about the profits you have gained..."

Xu Yi pondered for a moment, then nodded and said: "I know His Majesty King Trutz's strong support for our chamber of commerce, and I am very grateful. I have been planning to strengthen investment in your Luerson Kingdom. According to the plan, in the second half of this year, we hope to invest more than two million gold coins in your Kingdom of Ruerxun, and we have already reached cooperation agreements with twenty-six Chambers of Commerce in your Kingdom..."

"It's not enough." Newman suddenly interrupted Xu Yi, staring at Xu Yi with piercing eyes: "President Xu, you should have guessed what I mean. The cooperation His Majesty said, apart from using magic machines at home In addition to the cooperation in this area, what is more important... is actually the aspect of military magic machinery."