Sixty-eight-pound mortar gun, the full name of the ship-borne sixty-eight-pound short-barreled carronades, with a caliber of 8.12 inches (206mm), capable of firing specially equipped 34-pound solid rounds and chain rounds, with a maximum loading of six Eighteen pound shot bag.

The 　　 mortar gun is a curved-fire artillery that is far inferior to the direct-fire smooth-bore cannon in range and rate of fire. On a gunboat lacking a stable base, its maximum firing angle is 8 degrees, the theoretical range is 500 meters, the effective range is 350 meters, and the best range is 150 meters.

　　 But even if it has such shortcomings, the sixty-eight mortar is still the sea killer that the Royal Navy depends on for its livelihood.

Because in the field of shipborne artillery today, it is the only naval gun capable of piercing the hull of a three-tier battleship with one shot, and it is also the only one that can fight the British Queen (110) and the Spanish Holy Trinity in short-frequency engagements ( 120), the French marine class (120) threatened super-heavy artillery.

　　Lorraine's Valkyrie is against the 70-class three-tier battleship, the most mainstream main battleship at sea today.

　　The 32-pound main gun and the 48-pound stern mounted on the ship are enough to effectively kill the ships of this class, but when it comes to turning defeat into victory and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, these two calibers still have the defect of insufficient firepower.

　　Once for some reason, the battle shifts to the stalemate rhythm of standing shots, Valkyrie will be at a disadvantage in terms of the height of the gun and the number of guns. Even if it is not one-sided, the hard power will also fall to an absolute disadvantage.

　　 But after the reinforcement is 68 pounds and the design strength is fully reached, this disadvantage does not exist.

　　 In a long-distance battle, Valkyrie is similar to the opponent's strength, with slightly weaker firepower and slightly higher defense. In the mid-range match, Valkyrie took a full lead on both ends of the offense and defense with 68 pounds.

　　 Once switched to a short-distance hand-to-hand or side-to-side, the 68-pound advantage is one step closer, and the Valkyrie’s high-level stormtrooper is also superior to the side-to-side strength of most battleships.

　　The only advantage of Tier 3 ships over Valkyrie is the high side. But in the eyes of Bell and Yacharin, this insignificant gap can be smoothed out in countless ways.

　　 This time is really complete.

　　 Lorraine read carefully the documents that Emmons handed over.

The sixty-eight-pound mortars he sent over consisted of a set of two guns. The two guns were cast at the Royal Military Foundry in Greenwich in July 1783. All tests were completed in October, and they were put into storage at Dartmouth. List of Royal Navy equipment.

In September 1786, the two guns were handed over to the American Fleet for the supply and maintenance of the Neptune. The HMS Sunstar Brig frigate took on the mission. As a result, an accident occurred on the way and sank near Greenland. No trace of search and rescue in the sea.

　　 Before October 1787, Shaq organized a high-level inventory of the American fleet. Under the leadership of Major General Emmons of the Fleet Staff, he confirmed the vacancies in this group of supplies, formally cancelled his military registration, and sent a copy to the Department of Equipment of the Navy Department for the record.

　　 Now they are lying quietly in the belly of an American merchant ship in Miami Beach.

　　 Lorraine suppressed the excitement and called Monica.

"Monica, ask Karen to go to Miami Beach to receive an American merchant ship called Old Bacon. That ship has a batch of high-precision parts needed for the Fearless Plan. Let him go personally and take in the Jackdaw directly. No. 1 dock unloads goods."

　　Monica glanced at Lorraine, who was trembling in her voice strangely, but wittily didn't ask anything, just nodded: "Okay, sir."

　　 Foolproof...

　　Lorraine let out a long sigh of relief as Monica walked out the door.

　　 The excitement in his heart gradually calmed down with this long breath, he crossed his fingers and looked at Emmons, puzzled and confused to gain the upper hand.

　　 "Emmons...Major General." He licked his lips, "Tell Shaq, I am very satisfied with this Christmas gift."

　　 Emmons pretends? Different: "Your Excellency General? Your Excellency always thought that these two guns sank into the sea with the Sun Star. Why do you want to thank him?"

　　 Lorraine rolled his eyes: "Sun star really sinks?"

　　 "It's really heavy."

　　 "Huh?" Unexpected answer, "What is the search and rescue in the document?"

Emmons sat upright: "This incident happened on September 19 last year. The Sun Star ran aground on an iceberg. 27 hours later, the news came back to Chanal-Basque. When my search and rescue team arrived, it was already Five full days have passed."

"After five days of suffering on a cold iceberg, those crew members were already at the end of the battle. The rescue team worked hard for four hours to rescue only 69 people. In the end, the iceberg suddenly collapsed and pushed the remaining 100 people into the sea with the boat, with no bones left. The rescuers and survivors that day were witnesses."

　　 Lorraine frowned and thought: "Those who were killed found out that yours was carrying guns?"

　　 "A chief mate, a boatman, it was their extra curiosity that killed all the people on the ship."

　　 "Shaq didn't instruct him in this matter, right?" With Lorraine's understanding of Shaq, he would never intend to murder a navy officer in order to conceal two cannons.

　　 Emmons smiled contemptuously: "Mr. Chairman, the reason why I have been able to stay on track is to act decisively, accurately measure the owner's needs, and never invite credit or report in any way."

　　 "There are 9 insiders of the whole thing, all of whom are my absolute confidants. These nine families rely on me to enjoy a superior life. Anything they have done is revealed, and hanging is the luckiest ending."

　　 "So Mr. President." Emmons opened a hand to Lorraine, "If you are satisfied with your Christmas gift, Shenghui nine thousand pounds, I only accept cash."

　　……

At the Royal Navy’s purchase price, nine thousand pounds can buy ten sets of 68-pound mortars, but Lorraine thinks it is worth it, because even if he buys 20 sets of 50 sets for the Royal Navy, no one will even give him one. Group and half group.

　　 Sixty-eight pounds are hard to come by, and each door has a unique inscription, corresponding to a special file. In this era, its tracking is far more rigorous than a country's supervision of its citizens.

It can be seen that this business is fortunate for Lorraine and Emmons, and it may be unfortunate for the Sunstar and the sailors who died in accidents, but they have the shabby comfort of the Royal Navy and it is not the turn of Lorraine. Worry, Emmons didn't seem to care too much.

　　By chance, these two guns finally boarded the Valkyrie.

　　 In the early morning of December 5, the Valkyrie, full of equipment, sailed out of the dock for the first time, loaded with the most noble family of the Drake Chamber of Commerce, and went to New York, the temporary capital of the United States of America.

　　 Little Pierce is getting married.

　　His and Sharon’s wedding will be held at the St. Mark’s Community Church, which represents the opening of New York. The ceremony will be hosted by the Bishop of Fenchi from the St. Diocese of New York.

　　Finnish Bishop is the most prestigious Protestant saint in the United States.

Considering that the communication between the Pan-American Diocese and the Vatican has entered a substantive stage, the American Anglican Church will be established at any time, and he is also very likely to become the first red shirt in the history of the New World. All small things are very important.

　　 Lorraine enjoys pure freedom in front of religion, no matter whether it is a Protestant saint or a Catholic saint, he will not let him care too much.

His energy is behind. After Pierce’s wedding, the revolving goalkeeper of the United States rumblingly turned. Every dust spilled on the door track is worth more than million gold~lightnovelpub.net~ How much can Drake get, Luo As much as Lin's allies can gain, everything will be settled in Hamilton's private house secret room.

　　 The sun rose.

　　 On the calm waters of the Bay of Biscay, the sun is rising from the direction of Miami Beach.

　　 Lorraine heard the child's laugh, and it was probably Leif's third son who was bullying the Earl of St. Brand.

　　 The first heir of Viscount Desai is battling against the little berserker, his look is very vicious, like the scene of the Normans coming to Britain.

　　Prosperous weather...

　　 Lorraine laughed.

　　 "Carmen, how about going for 12.4?"

　　 Carmen, who was feeding Jenny and McCarthy next to him, froze for a while, and immediately understood what Lorraine was referring to.

　　 "The land prices in Miami have risen steadily in recent years, and our London bonds have continued to be optimistic. Asset management companies have ample cash flow. Taking into account the profit expectations of the Asian branch next year, it is not a problem for us to spend an extra 240,000 pounds."

　　 She rubbed McCarthy's little head.

　　 "But the total amount promised by the United States to form associations is only 48.6%, and we have already monopolized 10%. Wouldn't it be difficult for those old foxes to squeeze out another 2.4%?"

"Then don't hit the idea of ​​allies." Lorraine was confident, "51% is the established goal of association and control of American finance, and our allies will support us. And Hamilton... In his heart, are those American consortia really real? Is it more credible than us?"