“The shells can be improved further,” Qiao Lian’er said. “These are solid shells. If we use a different type of exploding shell, the shell will create a powerful initial impact upon landing, and then the smaller shells inside will fly out and scatter, causing greater casualties to the enemy.”
As she spoke, she asked someone to bring her paper and pen, and quickly drew the cross-sectional structure of the exploding shell.
"Solid shells are heavier and have a greater impact force upon landing, while exploding shells have a wider range of impact. Both can be used together."
"Alright, do as Princess Zhenguo instructs immediately."
"We must accelerate the improvement of cannons without stopping. Who knows when the Dongfu Kingdom's navy will come again? We'll teach them a painful lesson then."
Governor Yan gave instructions to the officials of the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau.
The over-sixty-year-old general looked pleased: "If I had known that Princess Zhenguo had such abilities, I would have invited her earlier, and we would have won countless battles."
"It is now lunchtime. Princess Zhenguo, please enter the banquet hall of the government office. We will discuss the coastal defense matters properly over lunch."
Governor Yan is now completely convinced and has no doubts whatsoever.
At this moment, a fleet of ocean-going patrol vessels returned to shore.
Pei Dun jumped off the ship and rushed to Governor Yan to report.
"Governor Yan, something terrible has happened! The Dongfu Kingdom has dispatched a large fleet of warships, which is heading towards the coast. Although they are not flying any flags, they are recognizable as the Dongfu Kingdom's fleet."
"How many ships exactly?" Governor Yan's expression turned serious.
"I'm not sure, but a conservative estimate is three or four hundred ships. They're too far away to see from behind."
"After our patrol discovered it, we immediately turned back. In order not to disturb the Great Swamp Kingdom, the Dongfu Kingdom's fleet was traveling at an extremely slow speed, sneaking in. It is expected to arrive by noon tomorrow."
"Okay, tomorrow at noon, I'll have time then."
Governor Yan's tense mood eased considerably. The artillery positions deployed consisted of a thousand cannons, and a large team of people worked through the night to improve two to three hundred cannons by tomorrow, and also produced over a thousand exploding shells.
As soon as the Dongfu Kingdom's navy showed up, they gave the enemy a head-on blow.
The time to finally hold our heads high has come.
Pei Dun was puzzled. He was very anxious to see so many enemy troops, but why was Governor Yan so relaxed?
Governor Yan then ordered the preparation of a dilapidated ship, and instructed people to load cannonballs into the modified cannons and light the fuses.
The scene just now was repeated in front of Pei Dun, leaving him dumbfounded.
This must be the range and striking power from my dream—
"Princess Zhenguo improved the cannon's design, and its power is now completely different," Governor Yan said.
Pei Dun looked at Qiao Lian'er with deep respect; she was truly an extraordinary person.
Governor Yan patted Pei Dun on the shoulder: "Commander Pei was the first to discover this invading fleet, allowing the government to take precautions in advance. You deserve a great credit for this."
Pei Dun wanted to tell Governor Yan that Qiao Lian'er had sent him on patrol, but Qiao Lian'er shook his head at him.
Pei Dun could only keep this kindness in his heart.
The capital city. A pigeon, carrying a message tube, landed beside Princess Lingyu.
Princess Lingyu opened the letter; in less than a day, the warship fleet of the Eastern Fu Kingdom would arrive at the east coast.
The emperor still hasn't given any indication, and Qiao Lian'er and Pei Shijiu have disappeared without a trace.
How could they just ignore her like that!
Soon, the Great Swamp will know what consequences mean.
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