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Chapter 799 The cannon's range is too short, it needs improvement!

Commander Pei was not in charge of patrols; that was handled by a separate deputy general, but he also held that function.

And then it dawned on him: Had the Princess Zhenguo noticed something? And given him such a good opportunity?

His interest was immediately piqued.

Last night, Qiao Lian'er took a break to go to sea and saw that the thousand warships of Dongfu Kingdom were already halfway through their journey and getting closer and closer to Daze Kingdom.

"If Commander Pei sets off tonight, it will be more timely," Qiao Lian'er reminded him again.

Her words made Pei Dun even more certain that something unusual must have happened in Dongfu Kingdom.

He was both excited and grateful that he was given a credit right away.

"Okay, I won't delay."

Seeing Pei Dun's knowing look, Qiao Lian'er knew she had found the right person; the Pei family members were all very clever.

"If you encounter any situation, Commander Pei should not confront them head-on, lest you suffer losses. He should immediately return and report to Governor Yan."

"Princess Zhenguo, rest assured, I have the ability to handle things. Although I am not particular about details, I am not a reckless person," Pei Dun solemnly assured him.

After finishing their meal, Pei Dun led his soldiers in about ten light warships and set off.

Governor Yan has been overseeing the results of the land training over the past month at the rear training grounds, and only now has he been able to spare some time.

Not only will there be naval battles, but once the enemy disembarks, there will also be land battles.

"Princess Zhenguo, Second Prince Pei, you have worked hard to come to the Naval Headquarters to guide maritime defense. Please feel free to offer any suggestions you may have."

Governor Yan was over sixty years old, with most of his hair and beard turned white. When he met the two men, he clasped his hands in greeting.

It was clear that he didn't welcome the two of them as warmly as Pei Dun did; it was merely a polite gesture on the surface.

“Governor Yan, I would like to see the cannons of the Naval Headquarters,” Qiao Lian’er said.

In repelling the invading navy, the primary and most lethal weapon in naval warfare was the cannon. In addition, there were darts and various specially lengthened weapons, such as long swords, spears, halberds, and hooks.

"I'll take you there now, please." Governor Yan was actually quite approachable and did many things personally. Of course, this was also related to the fact that the people who came were Princess Zhenguo and the heir of Prince Pei's mansion.

Governor Yan led the two to the gun emplacement.

The naval headquarters had a large number of cannons distributed on gun emplacements, ships, and warehouses.

Now it was dark, and the soldiers held torches, illuminating the sky.

The waves lapped against the shore, mingling with the crackling of torches, while a salty sea breeze occasionally blew by.

Qiao Lian'er ordered the soldiers to dismantle a cannon, but Governor Yan frowned and said disapprovingly.

"Princess, a cannon is not cheap."

Qiao Lian'er looked at him and asked, "Governor Yan, I would like to ask how far these cannons have and what their accuracy is."

"The ideal size is about one li, but usually it is about one hundred zhang."

One li is five hundred meters, and one hundred zhang is more than three hundred meters.

"As for the hit rate, one in ten is already pretty good. If it's close-quarters combat at sea, the situation will be a bit better, but the artillery and fleet of Dongfu Kingdom are more agile, so it won't be much better," Governor Yan said, sounding somewhat discouraged.

The cannon is a weapon that only appeared in Daze Kingdom ten years ago, but Dongfu Kingdom has a history of more than a hundred years. This technology cannot compare with that of Dongfu Kingdom.

Qiao Lian looked around and saw craters and buildings damaged by cannons everywhere. Many watchtowers had been rebuilt, but fortunately, the naval headquarters was sheltered by mountains in the fjord and was not greatly affected.

This is why, despite being very angry with the Eastern Fu Kingdom, the emperor was still willing to accept the marriage alliance, as each attack was too costly for the country's resources.

"I just took a good look. The navy's training is rigorous, their combat skills are high, and their physical fitness is strong. This is the result of Governor Yan's excellent training and supervision. However, some technical aspects need to be improved as much as possible to make them play a greater role. And this may be more crucial."

"I have visited many countries, including Dongfu, and have studied the use of weapons in various countries. I can learn from their strengths and discard their weaknesses for our own use. I wonder if Governor Yan can trust me."

Governor Yan was not a rigid person. He was well aware of the combat capabilities of these cannons, which were only in their initial stages. If their firepower could be increased by 10% or 20%, it would improve the chances of victory and reduce casualties in the Daze Kingdom's navy.

Compared to that, what does losing one artillery piece matter?

If Princess Zhenguo doesn't have the ability in this area, it's just a matter of losing one cannon, which will make her give up on this idea.

So he said, "Tear it down, so that Princess Zhenguo can have a good look at the structure inside."

While the soldiers were struggling to dismantle the cannons, Qiao Lian'er took another look at the gunpowder and shells.

These two aspects are not backward; they are about the same level as those of Dongfu Kingdom. The main problem lies in the construction of the cannon barrel itself.

Just like a person who is physically weak, even if you give them the strongest lungs and internal organs, they won't be able to function properly.

Once the dismantling was nearly complete, the internal structure was fully revealed. Qiao Lian'er compared it with the most advanced cannons available in ancient times within the space, and the difference was significant.

She said, "Governor Yan, I will draw a cannon design. Based on the design, I will have the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau work overnight to urgently produce a new type of cannon. It would be even better if we could test it tomorrow."

Governor Yan had no idea what Qiao Lian'er had figured out, nor did he know what her plan was.

However, since it was just a matter of building one, and it wouldn't cost much, they agreed.

Judging from his tone, he didn't seem to have any expectations, but Qiao Lian'er didn't care.

Upon entering the naval headquarters, she quickly prepared the plans: "In fact, we only need to make improvements to the existing artillery, which will save costs."

Governor Yan picked up the blueprints and looked at them again and again. Various functions had been adjusted, but the overall structure had not changed much.

He couldn't see anything; these things only become clear when put into practice.

The blueprints were then handed over to the officer in charge.

"The cannons in Daze Kingdom only came into existence ten years ago. Many officials from the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of War have racked their brains over them. If the results are not good, Princess Jian Guo should not take it to heart," Governor Yan reassured Qiao Lian'er.

Pei Shijiu chuckled to himself, while Governor Yan looked at him, completely unaware of what was going on.

"General, rest assured, Princess Zhenguo has never made a mistake before." Pei Shijiu said with pride.

Governor Yan didn't know what to say for the moment, so he said, "Then let's wait and see tomorrow."

He also hoped for improvements and enhancements, as coastal defense is a matter of national importance.

At dawn, as the sky began to lighten, a thick fog blanketed the sea.

Pei Dun directed the ship forward. Through the thick fog, he held up something in his hand, a gift from Princess Zhenguo, which was said to be called a telescope.

From a distance, he saw dozens of warships heading in his direction, none of which were flying national flags.