Speaking of the improvement of the steering wheel, Marin remembered that it seemed that the steering wheel in later generations was composed of ropes and pulleys. Through the application of pulleys, it greatly saved effort when pulling the steering wheel. After all, moving pulleys can save half of the effort.
But the problem is also here. It’s not that Marin couldn’t imagine using a moving pulley to save effort. However, Marin doesn’t have a suitable rope!
The rudder (balanced rudder) is underwater, and the seawater is very corrosive. The balanced rudder made of oak is good and is relatively corrosion-resistant. Ordinary ropes are not resistant to seawater at all. Because, most of the ropes used for navigation now use in Europe are linen ropes. Even the canvas of sails are made of linen. However, although the corrosion resistance of linen is good, it is not very resistant to seawater. Because of this, people discovered sisal in the age of great navigation and replaced linen as cables for navigation.
The steering wheel was invented in the 18th century and was similar to the time when sisal was applied. Without rubber and nylon, sisal was obviously Marin's only choice. In fact, even with rubber and nylon, the navigation industry in later generations still used sisal fiber as cable material. Therefore, the properties of sisal fibers such as corrosion resistance and tensile resistance are more than rubber and strong nylon. In particular, some of the ropes of the steering wheel are always soaked in sea water. If the corrosion resistance of seawater is not sufficient, it is obviously not possible.
What's more, when I was working on the upper edge inclined sail, Marin discovered that due to insufficient tensile strength, the upper edge inclined sail made of linen cannot be made high or large enough. Therefore, whether it is to make navigation cables or sails, sisal is a must.
To this end, Marin specially sent ships to the Havana colony of Cuba, ordering the governor of Havana Tara - to try to trade with the Mexicans in an all-round way to obtain the seeds of sisal. Then, find places to plant them in large quantities, collect sisal fibers, and make nautical cables and high-end sails.
Marin clearly remembers that later generations of the Philippines seemed to be an important producer of sisal. Tanzania seemed to be a major producer of sisal. Sista was drought-resistant and salt-alkali-resistant, but the Philippines was a country with abundant rainfall. Therefore, the place where sisal was suitable for planting seemed to be a tropical area with damp heat but good drainage.
As long as sisal fiber is available, Marin can help people to make labor-saving steering wheel systems made of pulleys and anti-corrosion cables. At that time, only one sailor is needed to operate the steering wheel, and no need for two people to pull together. This will save manpower.
In addition, a large amount of copper material can be left. After all, copper material is so expensive now. At present, this set of steering wheel system composed of gears and copper sticks is really expensive...
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As time went by, February entered. As spring plowing was about to begin, both Marin's Grand Duchy of North Sea and Charles II's Gedes were actively preparing for war. The Gedes Principal wanted to send troops to the Principality of Brabant to rescue the 17,000 "Swiss mercenaries". Marin planned to send 20,000 main troops to accept the "employment" of John II of the Cliff Convention in the name of mercenaries.
Seeing that Marin had no sign of going abroad, Charles II, the principality of Guedes, was a little anxious. So he sent someone to Marin to go abroad...
In fact, after hearing that Sweden had deprived half of the shares of the Marinfailun copper mine, Charles II, the Duke of Geders, was very excited. He thought that Marin, a militant, would definitely be dissatisfied with his own interests. Perhaps, Marin would gather a large army to go to Northern Europe to fight Sweden in order to regain his own interests.
However, Charles II did not expect that Marin just issued a painless protest statement and showed no sign of sending troops.
This made Charles II a little anxious. If Marin really started a war with Sweden in anger, then Charles II could safely raid the concentration camp in Brabante. After all, Marin brought the main army to Nordics to fight. At that time, Charles II attacked the Netherlands, and Marin would be unable to do anything to rescue him.
Unfortunately, Marin actually ignored the Swedes' infringement on his interests and rarely became a "head-reducing turtle", which made Charles II angry and anxious, and even more worried...
So, Charles II simply sent someone to urge Marin - it's time for you to leave abroad...
Marin obviously knew this situation too - if he didn't leave, the Principality of Gedes might not dare to really take action to rob the camp. After all, Charles II was also afraid that he would stab him in the back.
In order to lure the Duchy of Gedes to take action, Marin decided to stay abroad for several months...
However, there must be a reason to go abroad for a long time... After all, Marin is now the king of a country. If he plays for no reason, there will be a big mess. Even if he leads troops to fight before, at least he will be able to know the news. The most taboo thing for a king of a country is to play for no reason. After all, once the king disappears for no reason, as long as someone spreads rumors, it may cause panic.
Marin actually wanted to go to the North American colony to take a look. After all, he had never been to America in his previous life or in this life. Now, it is February, and there is no major storm on the North Atlantic Ocean (typhoons, hurricanes, etc. in the northern hemisphere usually occur in summer and autumn). The only thing to note is probably the iceberg floating in the north of Newfoundland. As long as the ship does not hit the iceberg, there will be no big problem. In fact, even if it hits the iceberg, the problem is not big. As long as it is not a single ship, even if it hits the iceberg, the other ships can save people. Unlike when they encounter typhoons, hurricanes, etc., it is difficult to escape if they are directly swept into the sky...
Therefore, Marin decided to take a fleet to inspect the American colonies in the early spring...
What reasons can you use to go to North America? Could it be that the North American colonies are well built and you can inspect them yourself? This is absolutely not possible!
After all, Marin once published a book called "The Diary of the Wild" in the name of Columbus. This book describes America as a terrifying thing. In addition, syphilis erupted on the Spanish colony Hispaniola, which scared Spain and Portugal's enthusiasm for colonizing America. Until now, there are still horrible legends on the "Wild Continent" circulating in the European continent...
If you go to inspect the American colonies with great enthusiasm, wouldn’t it be like telling others that “the wilderness is not scary”? Otherwise, why would Marin go to inspect?
Therefore, we must think of a reason that makes other countries feel terrible. Otherwise, this will arouse interest from other countries in the American continent...
Marin began to think hard...
Plague? This excuse is not good. If a plague breaks out in the Americas, in theory, I would never be foolish and take the initiative to come up, and it would be too late to hide...
Colonial riots? It seems like this can be...
However, there is no need for the lord of one country to take action personally to suppress the resistance of the colonies?
"What kind of thing can I do to work as the lord of a country to take action in person?" Marin scratched his head a little...
At this time, Marin suddenly heard that Adler came back from Oldenburg to visit the old Hoffman and his wife...
"Brother is back...wait...brother..." Marin suddenly grabbed something...
"Yes, why did I forget this?" Marin suddenly patted his head...
Marin remembered that before, Albert had been shot on Manhattan Island and almost died. However, Marin did not disclose the matter that time, but quietly mobilized the army to seek revenge in North America.
"It seems...it can be used as an excuse to go to America with 'Albert being shot by natives'..."
Soon, Marin found a very reasonable excuse for himself to go to the American colonies - his younger brother Albert was seriously injured by the barbarian indigenous people with bows and arrows on the wild continent... As an older brother, Marin planned to take the army to seek revenge on the indigenous people...
This excuse is very good. It not only shows the savage and bloodthirsty of the savage natives on the "Wild Continent", but can scare people from other countries to avoid becoming interested in the Americas: At the same time, avenge your younger brother, and this excuse makes people unable to find faults - I am a crazy brother who protects my younger brother? My younger brother was beaten and my older brother went to help him revenge... There is nothing wrong with it...
"That's it!" Marin quickly made up his mind.
Of course, I have to say hello to the old Hoffman and Adler first. Otherwise, if they take it seriously, it would be bad. In addition, the emperor and John II, Duke of Cliff, would also secretly inform them that the original plan would not change... lest they think something happened...
In addition, Marin secretly notified Charles II, Duke of Geders, and told him that he had found an excuse to go abroad for several months so that he could do it with peace of mind...
Then, Marin ordered the hype of the matter. In order to perform realistically and express his anger because of his brother's injury, Marin broke several precious pieces of porcelain in public - it seems that the novel describes the king as angry and wrote this way... Well, this should be more convincing...
Chapter completed!