They were all discerning individuals. Although they had never seen the ocean and had little experience in naval warfare, it did not prevent them from recognizing the power of what lay before them.
This is a being completely ahead of its time. With this warship in existence, all other warships around it would likely be utterly crushed, because the difference between the two is simply too great.
One is made of wood, the other of iron; how could the difference not be significant?
The two sides have vastly different defensive capabilities, and its speed far exceeds that of ordinary warships. Under such circumstances, ordinary warships would be no match for it.
Bai Zizai couldn't help but exclaim, "With such a powerful weapon, our Great Liang Empire will All Under Heaven invincible and unstoppable!"
The Moses Empire, which dominates the west, still uses wooden warships, which demonstrates the superiority of the iron-hulled warships of the Great Liang Empire.
As for speed, the steam engine technology used by this ironclad warship seems to save a lot of labor, and its speed is also significantly faster, which is quite impressive.
Lin Rusong couldn't help but burst into laughter, clapping his hands and exclaiming, " Yi'er, what a skillful hand! I never expected you to create such a wondrous warship. With this, who in the All Under Heaven can withstand the might of my Great Liang?"
He had imagined his son could sweep across the All Under Heaven, but he also knew it would take time. However, with this warship, he saw great hope.
These warships were so fast that they saved time traveling to and from the port, making their attacks more powerful and fierce; most countries probably couldn't withstand them.
This is like a divine artifact that can stabilize the country, capable of both offense and defense, thus creating a completely new world of ocean dominance.
"Hahaha!"
Lin Yi smiled and nodded. He was naturally very satisfied with the ironclad warship, especially its innovative concept, which would greatly promote the technological development of the Great Liang Empire.
It is no exaggeration to describe it as the beginning of an era.
With the advent of steam-powered warships, steam-powered trains and automobiles could exist, which was tantamount to an industrial revolution for the empire, and its significance was enormous.
The enormous benefits brought about by the Industrial Revolution were enough to allow a country to accumulate wealth rapidly, and also enabled the Great Liang Empire to directly become the center of the world and the ultimate hegemon of the world.
In this surging tide of people, the empire's overall strength will develop rapidly. Not only will various warships and chariots appear, but weaponry will also advance by leaps and bounds, making it unstoppable for any country.
He exclaimed excitedly, "Minister Ma, you have done an excellent job this time! With such a divine weapon, the Great Liang will be invincible under All Under Heaven. You have truly made the greatest contribution!"
To be honest, although he drew the steam engine theory question, he really didn't expect to be able to figure it out so quickly, let alone produce a finished product. It can only be said that Ma Jun truly deserves to be called a great inventor, as he understood the theory and application of the steam engine so quickly.
"Without the information and technology provided by Your Majesty, even if Ma Jun had this idea, he could not have completed it in such a short time. Therefore, Your Majesty deserves the most credit."
"There's something I'm asking you, Your Majesty. I wonder if Your Majesty could grant my request?" Ma Jun Ma Jun beaming with excitement, yet he couldn't help but ask.
"Oh, tell me about it?" Lin Yi said with a smile.
There's no reason to refuse a meritorious person's request; as long as it's not a major issue, it's perfectly acceptable.
Ma Jun nodded and smiled, "This warship is the first iron ship ever built, and also the first steam-powered warship. Its greatness needs no further explanation. Therefore, I would like to request Your Majesty to bestow a name upon it."
Such a being deserves a name.
"Hmm, that makes sense!"
Lin Yi nodded and pondered for a moment.
This warship can be said to have ushered in a new era, so its name naturally needs to be groundbreaking and have great significance. After thinking for a long time, he said in a deep voice, "Then let's call it Pangu."
In mythology, Pangu separated heaven and earth, creating a world and establishing the Inner River we know today.
This myth, brought to the world by itself, has deeply resonated with people. Naming it after him is enough to testify to the greatness of this warship and also represents the concept that ushered in a new era.
" Pangu created the world, is this the divine being His Majesty spoke of, the supreme being who single-handedly created our world?" Shenle of the West Palace couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
As the owner of the newspaper, she had naturally read the story of Pangu creating the world and knew what kind of god Pangu was—the primordial god who created this world.
His Majesty's choice of this name for the warship reflects both high hopes and ambition—a desire to completely conquer the world.
Lin Yi nodded slightly and smiled, "That's right, it is indeed the great god Pangu. Although he perished in the primordial land, his achievements should be remembered by the world. This warship is of extraordinary significance, so let's name it after Pangu to commemorate this great god."
Furthermore, our warships ushered in a new era, which can also be described as groundbreaking—how fitting!
Everyone's eyes lit up. So this name was indeed quite fitting, like a deity, and this very warship before them was truly a All Under Heaven men.
Ma Jun nodded repeatedly. In this era, wooden warships were the mainstream, and this ironclad warship was absolutely worthy of its name, truly pioneering a new era.
"What a Pangu! What a wonderful name for the creation of heaven and earth! This is truly an auspicious omen!" Lin Rusong was overjoyed. Naming a place after a deity was simply magnificent.
Lin Yi glanced at Ma Jun and laughed, "My dear minister, you've made such a grand spectacle; surely it's not just a small affair. Why don't you take out this warship's weapon systems and give them a run for their money?"
"Haha, as expected, nothing can hide from His Majesty." Ma Jun couldn't help but laugh heartily, and sent someone to wave a command flag, remotely directing the people on the warships.
After a series of flag signals, the Pangu suddenly accelerated and shot out like an arrow, splashing high in the water. In front of it was a warship from the former Great Ning period.
ah!
The crowd gasped in alarm; it looked like they were about to collide. Although it was an ironclad warship, the consequences of a collision would be unimaginable.
Boom!
The enormous impact could be heard from afar; the warship from the Great Ning era was crushed into dust and fell into the sea.
The Pangu was completely undamaged, as if it were an unharmed vessel, and continued to forge ahead.