In preparation for this trip to the mainland, the Odin and Haichao have undergone another round of transformation. After all, this time the voyage is longer, with more than 3,000 nautical miles round trip, and there will be more dangers.

Especially now we have entered the cold winter month with the strongest storm and the coldest weather. The sea conditions are very bad. Of course, the stronger the hull, the better.

The transformation of Haichao is not too big, just redesigned the wings on both sides, and its main structure is also made of star blue iron alloy to ensure that the wings are strong enough.

The Odin underwent a round of "major surgery" for half a month. Its keel was fully strengthened. For this reason, the Department of Navigation did not hesitate to remove the deck and re-lay it, and even the power system was upgraded again. An improved Heat Demon engine.

This latest Thermal Demon engine has more power, up to 6,500 kilowatts, and its thermal efficiency has been increased to 83% in one fell swoop, but its weight has not increased but decreased, a full 30% reduction.

Because in the research on the rune group [Thermal Power], the Rune Research Institute has once again obtained a considerable breakthrough. The structure of the Thermal Engine can be designed more compactly and the volume can be smaller.

For ships, the benefits of this are very obvious, which means that the space inside the ship can be larger and the load capacity will increase.

In addition, in view of the fact that terrible large storms and even more terrifying giant storms will frequently appear on the ocean after entering the cold winter month, Elon also carefully planned a "safe route", a "broken line" with more than 10 bends. .

At any location on this route, you can reach a shelter, that is, an island that can escape the storm, within half a day.

Originally, this was impossible to do, but with a powerful Thermal Demon engine, as long as you sail at the maximum speed, that is, a speed of 20 knots or more, half a day is enough to sail 100 nautical miles, and you can do it.

Although it is inevitable that you will take more wrong roads, cannot sail in a straight line, and consume more fuel, there is only one small life after all, and everything is worth it.

Coupled with the "weather forecaster" Mr. Lanster, the fleet does not need to worry about the storm, which is where Renault dared to venture out to sea at this time.

The wind of the call sign was as cold as a blade, and the "cut" felt painful on the face, and there were a lot of thick snow particles mixed in, making a crackling sound on the body.

But in the cold winter months, this kind of weather can be regarded as "good weather".

Renault also had no interest in standing on the mast anymore, because he was still climbing on the mast at this time.

Even if he has the power of the wind element to protect his body, he is not afraid of the cold wind, but he wastes extraordinary power in order to see the scenery, and his magical power is not too much to use up. How is this behavior different from stupid?

The roar of the first officer Lutherford echoed on the deck, "I will enter the misty area immediately, and the **** will brighten their eyes for the labor and management. You are not working for others, you are saving your own lives..."

"Munster, Lucio, Aibit...you 4 pay attention to the front. Once you see the reef, call the police immediately. Materazzi, you quickly climb to the observation deck and observe the distance with Stella. ..."

"Otran, Old Kowa... You 6 are responsible for the port side..."

Rudolf assigned the task in an orderly manner, and the sailors ran around on the deck, and soon the bow of the Odin and the sides of the ship's gunwale were full of sailors.

Although everyone was shivering constantly by the cold wind, everyone's eyes widened, carefully watching the water surface.

What Rutherford calls the "Mist Zone" is one of the main passages in and out of the Misty Sea from the Tide Islands.

This is an area nearly 20 kilometers wide. The water depth is not too deep, and in some places it is less than 30 meters deep. However, the seabed terrain is extremely rugged, with large and small reefs, and there are many more dangerous reefs.

However, in the storm season, the word "mist" in the name of the misty area is a bit misleading, because the mist has been completely blown away by the strong wind, and the vast sea in front of it looks unobstructed.

This is also one of the few advantages of the storm season.

Just because of a long-standing habit, Rutherford still calls it the "fog area."

After the storm season has passed, the mist from the northeast will re-shroud here, and this area will once again be transformed into a dead zone with mist on top and reefs below.

Although the fog is now gone, the foggy area is not necessarily safe. Under the cover of strong winds and waves, the visibility under the water is drastically reduced, and the reefs are not easy to find.

Although Elon is very familiar with the navigation channels through the foggy area, he needs to be extra careful.

The surging waves hit the hull, splashing countless cold water splashes, making the hull sway non-stop. Renault pressed his hands on the ship’s side and stared at the raging waves in the distance, and suddenly said: "Moos, do you think there is any Maybe some navigational beacons are being built?"

"Use them to indicate the location of the channel, and then clear all the reefs in the channel, so that you don't need to arrange a large number of people to observe the sea every time, and it will be faster to pass through the foggy area..."

Moose pondered for a moment, as if he was organizing words, then he slowly said: "Your Excellency, I once discussed this topic with Elon..."

"You also know that the storms in the storm sea area are very frequent, and the navigation mark must be strong enough to withstand strong winds and huge waves, and not easily damaged. From this point of view, a large navigation mark must be built."

"The average water depth of this channel is more than 50 meters. It is very difficult to build a large navigation mark. The building materials required are not a small amount..."

"In addition, in order to ensure the safety of the channel, the number of navigation aids should not be too small. According to the arrangement of one navigation aid per kilometer, this foggy area needs at least 40 navigation aids."

"I and Elon both believe that it will take a long time to complete such a project..."

Renault smiled and said: "What if a floating beacon is built?"

A trace of confusion appeared in Moose's eyes. He tentatively asked, "Are you talking about a navigation mark that can float on the sea?"

Renault said affirmatively: "Yes, fix the huge wooden ball on the rock with an iron chain, and then sink the rock into the seabed, you can determine the location of the channel based on the location of the wooden ball."

Moose couldn't help asking: "What if the wooden ball separates from the chain and the chain sinks to the bottom of the sea?"

Renault shrugged: "Then change another one!"

Moose slapped his tongue a little, "Is this...a bit wasteful?"

In Moose's view, the stormy sea area is high in wind and waves, coupled with the corrosion of the wood by the sea water, this kind of floating navigation mark can last for one year.

This also means that 40 floating navigation beacons have to be replaced once a year. How much steel is wasted? This is more than "a bit wasteful", even the ruling family would not do it like this!

Is it worth the price just to save a little time?

But since this was the Lord's opinion, he couldn't directly refute it.

This is the most typical problem of the alien turtles-Xiaojiaziqi, no matter what, you can't wait to use it for three hundred years and pass it on to the eighteenth generation.

Renault didn't care about this loss at all. There were dozens of iron chains and a furnace of steel would be done. This master didn't care.

From a long-term perspective, once Haichao leads large-scale trade, this channel will surely be very busy with ships. Should merchant ships have to be so careful every time they pass by?

In the event of a reef accident and the ship sinking, the damage caused can be replaced 100 times.

Therefore, from this perspective, this approach is too worthwhile.

Moose seemed to want Renault to dispel this idea. He asked another question: "Your Excellency, after the storm season, the pirates will become active again. We need the protection of these reefs..."

"If these buoys are discovered by the pirates, they can follow the instructions of the buoys to pass through the misty area and enter the inland sea of ​​the tidal territory..."

Renault waved his hand: "Let them come, there is a shortage of people in the territory!"

His strength is no longer what it used to be, and his mentality has changed drastically.

A few months ago, Renault would still be worried about pirates, but now he kills extraordinary beasts like killing chickens. He has also cultivated a powerful armed force in his territory. He no longer looks at pirates. .

To be honest, he is really looking forward to the pirates coming to the door. He hasn't encountered this kind of "warmth-sending activity" for sending people and people actively for several months, so I really miss it.