C2763 A final destiny! (2/2)
How terrifying was this scene? A human being was burned to death in the water, yet a flame was ignited in the sea!
”Greek fire? This battleship is actually carrying Greek fire! ”
The Greek fires of Byzantine times had been restored to the field of battle in the nineteenth century, but the liquid was quite different from the dark liquid recorded in the history books.
This liquid was lighter, had better fluidity, and was more effective in heat!
What these Europeans did not know was that this liquid was a very common form of gasoline in the future!
Human beings had studied oil for thousands of years already, but to use it for such a large scale study would need to be done in the Second Industrial Revolution.
Before this, kerosene was the people's most contact with it!
What is kerosene? In fact, it is the product of petroleum distillation. The boiling point of all kinds of materials in petroleum is different, and kerosene is used by the people first because of its high boiling point and high safety.
At that time, the light gasoline and diesel that had low boiling point would usually be ignited and consumed as trash!
Xiao Letian would never do such a reckless thing like this. The Chinese were already researching on the internal combustion engine and oil refining technology, and now, they had a stable production rate of gasoline and diesel.
As the first warship in the navy, it was not a problem for Zhiyuan Warship to store some gasoline as strategic goods. They never thought that they could use it here!
Amidst the raging fire, the salty smell of evaporating seawater and the stench of burnt barbecue filled the air. The most frenzied wave of attacks by the French army was finally repelled.
The hysterical French army began a new round of artillery barrages. The Zhiyuan Warship s trembled non-stop under the gunfire, and their four and a half inches of iron armor could not even hold up any longer.
”Captain... Captain, we no longer have ammunition … The Gatling and all the ammunition on the heavy machine gun were taken out... ”There's only a few rifle bullets left...”
Amidst the rumbling sounds of the cannon, Xiang Ying knew that his last moments had come. He called out to Jin Sanshun, ”It's too late! Banner down! The destination has finally been reached! ”
”Jin Sanshun, my brother... After I leave, all the surviving comrades will be entrusted to you! Your mission is heavier than mine, so enduring shame is always harder than death! ”
”Sorry, brother!”
Jin Sanshun teared up, ”Captain, take care! Wasn't it just pretending to be a captive and a grandson? I, Third Fatty Jin, have always been shameless! ”
Xiang Ying unscrewed the revolver, looked inside and saw that there were still two bullets left, he smiled bitterly at blood flag, then looked towards the east!
”Master! Disciple is unfilial! This disciple will use his life as proof today... This proves that my choice was correct! ”
With that, Xiang Ying raised his hand, aimed the gun at his temple and pulled the trigger!
And at this time, Xiao Letian, who was far away in the Belgium, stayed up all night. He had just slept for two hours, when he suddenly heard something in his dreams.
Aiya … Xiao Letian screamed in pain and was immediately roused from his sleep!
”Demon Dream has entered your arms!” Something big must have happened! ”