Today is a sunny day.
The sea breeze in early summer was warm but not hot. It blew over from the sea and swept the seaside into a moist and gentle atmosphere. Xunxunran just wanted to make people lie down and fall asleep.
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 New Aircraft Chamber of Commerce officially sets off to sea and begins its voyage. This departure ceremony is of great significance and cannot be missed.
"President, are you okay?" Nerval on the side saw Xu Yi's movements and asked worriedly.
"It's okay." Xu Yi took a breath, but there was a ball of air with a slight sea smell in his mouth.
Although I feel a little nauseous, my spirits are actually better.
Turning to look at Nerval, whose skin on his body and face was all tanned, Xu Yi couldn't help but laugh.
Nerval, who was appointed by Xu Yi as the commander-in-chief of the first ocean-going fleet, was very excited. Almost every day these days =no=wrong=...stayed on the Zhanyi and the newly built "Chaoyang" and "Chaoyang" this year. On these two large magic ships, the "Goddess of Victory Iris", they were tanned into black coal.
"Are you all ready?". Xu Yi asked with a smile.
"Well, everything is ready!" Nerval nodded vigorously. "You can go at any time!" Xu Yi nodded and walked onto the high platform that had been laid on the beach.
Because of this ceremony, a large number of people gathered on the beach early. Most of them were employees of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. The rest were residents who came to watch the excitement, and some people came from other countries after receiving the news. of all kinds of people.
As for the stage, there was also a messenger specially sent by the Luersun Kingdom. That's Newman.
Because the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is the destination of this ocean-going fleet's first voyage. It is Nixi City, the largest seaport city in the south of the Luersun Kingdom.
On three large magic ships. Carrying a large number of magic machines destined for the Luersun Kingdom.
Although this voyage is expected to take half a month, which is much slower than the road transport from Skou, which only takes less than two days, the total loading capacity of these three large magic ships has reached An astonishing fifteen thousand tons!
At present, the maximum load capacity of the large-scale freight magic locomotive designed by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is only 20 tons. One voyage of these three magic ships is enough to be transported by the large-scale freight magic locomotive 750 times. , but it is much more efficient. This voyage. Even if you go back and forth, according to the calculations made by the Magic Research Institute, the high-concentration standard magic crystal that needs to be spent should only be about one hundred tons, and the total price will not exceed 20,000 gold coins.
And if you use a large freight magic locomotive, even if you take the most convenient Slu Highway, the high-concentration standard magic crystal consumed in one round trip is worth about fifty gold coins.
Seven hundred and fifty times, the cost will be as high as 37,500 gold coins, which is almost twice as much as traveling by sea.
More importantly, if you want to transport 15,000 tons of goods by land transportation, you will need many trips. The traffic pressure on the Slu Highway is obviously huge.
Of course, land transportation takes less time. The advantages of not being restricted by ports cannot be said to be completely outweighed by shipping.
Xu Yi climbed onto the high platform, exchanged a smile with Newman, and then announced the start of the ceremony.
The start of the fleet launch ceremony was just an ordinary process. Xu Yi introduced the composition and role of the fleet, and explained the powerful significance of this fleet to everyone. After that, Newman expressed his views on behalf of the Kingdom of Luersun. The Kingdom of Luersun attaches great importance to and welcomes this fleet to connect the maritime navigation routes of both sides.
After that, Nerval took the stage and gave a speech on behalf of the newly formed fleet. While expressing his excitement, he also impassionedly told everyone that he would try his best to lead this fleet and open up the new aviation chamber of commerce. Working hard on the sea road.
After the thunderous applause, Xu Yi took the stage again and announced that the fleet was officially launched into the sea.
All eyes turned to the Xinfei Port on the seaside.
The Wings, the Rising Sun, and the Victory Goddess Elis parked at the port pier early and have made all preparations.
Nerval took the scepter representing command authority from Xu Yi, boarded a convertible magic car newly developed by the New Aircraft Chamber of Commerce, stopped his chest, and drove majestically to the dock.
When he boarded the Wings, countless brilliant fireworks exploded on the beach at the same time, accompanied by countless brilliant colors with magical effects, setting off the entire beach in a dazzling light.
Then three huge magic ships made a huge roar at the same time, but in response, the large magic artillery loaded on the three ships fired a shell.
After a while, the huge hull of the Spreading Wings shook and began to slowly leave the dock.
After the Spreading Wings completely left the dock, the Rising Sun and the Goddess of Victory Elis followed one after the other.
The speed of the three magic ships was relatively slow at first. 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, and then disappeared into the vast sea.
Xu Yi retracted his gaze towards the deep sea and let out a breath.
"Are you worried?". Newman asked with a smile.
"It's definitely a lie to say you're 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 two thousand kilometers. It is not surprising that any accidents occur along the way."
"Don't be afraid if there is an accident." Newman looked extremely confident. "Three big ships like this are much stronger than any wooden ship. In the past, even such a small wooden ship could sail from the Principality of Standing to the waters of our Kingdom of Luersun. How could these three ships? no?"
Xu Yi shook his head slightly: "Accidents at sea are so unpredictable. Although we have made sufficient preparations before, I am always worried that unforeseen accidents will occur."
"That's something we can't control, right?" Newman shrugged. "Anyway, the preparations have been sufficient, and the rest will be left to them."
Xu Yi pondered for a moment and nodded: "Well, I am worried about gains and losses. I should have confidence in them."
"That's right." Newman smiled and patted Xu Yi on the shoulder.
Xu Yi also smiled and thought that the reason why he was more worried than Newman was entirely because these three magic ships may be considered super powerful ships on the continent of Sainz, but they are completely insufficient 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 with these magical ships that are far worse than others will naturally increase.
Of course, this is also because Xu Yi and Newman look at the problem from different perspectives.
From Newman's point of view, these three magic ships are undoubtedly much stronger than those simple wooden sea ships, and it is impossible for anything to happen.
"By the way, speaking of accidents at sea... Actually, there are many pirates between the Principality of Standing and our Kingdom of Luersun..." Halfway through, Newman suddenly showed a self-deprecating smile and shook his head. "Well, there is no need for me to worry. If I guessed correctly, you must be equipped with a large number of military magic machines on those three ships, right?"...
Xu Yi laughed and did not answer.
Newman immediately showed a knowing smile, but didn't ask any more questions.
The three magic ships disappeared into the depths of the ocean, and the ceremony naturally came to an end.
Xu also invited Newman to his manor as a guest.
This time Newman made a special trip here, not just to participate in this ceremony.
He also brought a decree from His Majesty King Trutz.
"President Xu, His Majesty the King wants to continue to deepen the connection between our Kingdom of Luersun and your New Flying Chamber of Commerce, so I hope that your New Flying Chamber of Commerce can strengthen its investment in our kingdom. According to statistics, now your New Flying Chamber of Commerce has We have invested in the construction of thirty-seven household magic machinery factories in the Luersun Kingdom, which is not a lot, but compared with the 143 various magic machinery factories jointly built by you and the Lampali Kingdom. , but it’s too bad,” Newman said seriously.
Xu Yi smiled slightly: "This can't be compared. The Lampali Kingdom is the place where our New Flying Chamber of Commerce was founded. Our Chamber of Commerce has the deepest roots in the Lampali Kingdom, so it will naturally build the most factories in the Lampali Kingdom."
Newman nodded: "Well, His Majesty the King can understand this, but His Majesty feels that since our Kingdom's support for your New Flying Chamber of Commerce is even greater than that of the Lampali Kingdom, then President Xu, why can't you consider joining our Is the Lampali Kingdom increasing investment? You know... Last year, your New Flying Chamber of Commerce paid more than one million gold coins in taxes in our kingdom, and I don't need to say more about the profits it made... "
Xu Yi pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "I know His Majesty King Trutz's strong support for our Chamber of Commerce, and I am very grateful. Regarding strengthening investment in your Luersun Kingdom, I have been making plans in this regard. According to the plan, in the second half of this year, we hope to increase investment in your Luerxun Kingdom by more than two million gold coins, and have already reached cooperation agreements with 26 chambers of commerce in your kingdom... "
"This is not enough." Newman suddenly interrupted Xu Yi and stared at Xu Yi with piercing eyes: "President Xu, you should have guessed what I meant. The cooperation that His Majesty the King mentioned, in addition to using magic machinery at home, In addition to cooperation, what is more important... is actually the military magic machinery."