Datang Nongwang

Chapter 659
Type B paddle steamer.

No matter it is B[-] type or B[-] type, its cost is not cheap.

The cost of each ship is basically around [-] Guan.

Type B[-] has three additional masts, but the core power is at least one-fifth less than that of Type B[-].

Therefore, the cost of the two types of paddle steamers basically differs little.

Moreover, the length, width, and draft of the two B-type paddle steamers are basically similar, and there is not much difference.

Its total length exceeds 27 feet, and its width also exceeds [-] feet.

The normal ratio of length to width of a ship is basically four to one, or five to one, or within this range or slightly fluctuating.

Of course, this is just a normal ship.

Li Chongyuan's paddle steamer is a normal ship.

But if it is placed in the present, such as Guangzhou Shipyard or Fuzhou Shipyard, the ratio of length to width will be different.

The length ratio can even reach seven to one.

Just like its length is 70 meters, but its width is only ten meters.

As soon as the Type B paddle steamer was built, Li Chongyuan immediately wanted to see the two Type B paddle steamers rush into the sea to see how stable and fast they were.

after all.

The two B-type paddle steamers were built for the first time, and they were not perfect in terms of technology or workmanship, so it was necessary to verify some technologies and workmanship during the trial voyage.

Also, there are a few bugs and bugs that need to be fixed.

"Xiao Langjun, our two B-type paddle steamers can be said to be the largest ships today. I have never seen such a large ship. If these two ships are placed in Chang'an City, they will probably be bigger than last time. It’s even more sensational. Moreover, I’m sure that as soon as our two paddle steamers arrive in Chang’an, those court officials will definitely ask Mr. Xiao Lang to dedicate these two ships to the court.” Standing on the edge of the dock, Xing Ba, While watching the two B-type paddle steamers slide down the waterway from the dock, he said to Li Chongyuan.

When Li Chongyuan heard the words of Xingba, he smiled and said: "The C-type paddle steamer can sail to Chang'an, but our two B-type paddle steamers cannot reach Chang'an. Let's not talk about whether the Yellow River is enough for these two ships." Sailing, considering the depth of the Wei River, it is estimated that these two ships cannot be carried. After all, the draft of our two B-type paddle steamers is as high as one and a half feet deep. If it is loaded or fully loaded, its draft will directly increase to It's two and a half feet deep. As far as the depth of the Wei River is concerned, there's no way these two ships can sail in."

Li Chongyuan was not worried about whether the court would ask him to dedicate these two ships to the court.

If he wanted Li Chongyuan to dedicate these two B-type paddle steamers to the imperial court, he would have to exchange at least one heir title.

but.

Even if the imperial court or Li Shimin were willing to exchange a heir title for Li Chongyuan's Type B paddle steamer, Li Chongyuan would not agree.

This is not a simple ship, this is the largest ship in the world.

Moreover, it uses the core power designed by Murphy.

As for the core power designed by Mo Fei, it uses the mechanism technique of the Mohist school. Li Chongyuan is not willing to let too many people know about this stuff, and it is even more impossible for outsiders to learn it.

If outsiders can learn such a core driving force, then this era of great voyages will probably begin in a few years.

As for the great voyage, it's not that Li Chongyuan is unwilling to start it, but right now is not the time.

At least.

Before Li Chongyuan got the seeds of those crops, this era of great exploration could not start, and he did not want to start it.

Furthermore.

Once the era of great voyages begins, the rich people will still be those who are rich, or have aristocratic families, etc., while the common people will still be struggling at the bottom, and they still can't even eat enough.

The rich get richer, and the poor get richer.

This is an era of super capital.

Li Chongyuan just hopes that he can improve the living conditions of common people and peasants, or other things, so that common peasants can have the ability to solve their stomachs.

"Then what if the imperial court forces us to dedicate these two ships to the imperial court?" Xing Ba worried.

After hearing this, Li Chongyuan was also very worried.

Yes.

As far as the imperial court is concerned, it is not impossible for Xing Ba to worry about it.

Li Chongyuan can be sure about the court's urgency, or Li Shimin's understanding, if they know that Li Chongyuan can build such a large ship, they will definitely take action.

Even if the court doesn't get it at that time, maybe someone will charge Li Chongyuan with some crime.

As for whether it will happen, Li Chongyuan doesn't know.

Thinking of this, Li Chongyuan also began to think about it.

But after thinking for a long time, Li Chongyuan didn't think of a reason until the two Type B paddle steamers had left the dock and entered the waterway.

Forget it, I don't want to.

You don't even know if things will happen, but if you think about these issues now, you're asking for trouble.

When the ship appears in the waterway.

Whether it is all the helpers or those who have never seen a Type B paddle steamer, when such a large Type B paddle steamer appeared in front of them, everyone was amazed.

"What a big ship."

"It turns out that such a giant was built in the shipyard."

"It's so big"

"How much cargo does this have to carry?"

"."

Everyone was amazed at the size of the Type B paddle steamer, and everyone stood there stupidly, watching the two Type B paddle steamers leave the waterway and head for the pier.

is big.

is really big.

The largest ship in the world, can it not be big.

In the current world, the largest Guangzhou boat is only eighteen feet long, which is equivalent to 60 meters in length, and the number is rare.

However, the length of Li Chongyuan's B-type paddle steamer reached 27 feet. According to Li Chongyuan's calculation, its length was already more than 90 meters.

There is really no such thing as a 90-meter-long ship.

No one has ever seen such a large ship.

Fortunately, there are no foreign ships bringing things over at the moment, and the people who saw the B-type paddle steamer were basically people working on Xisha Island.

otherwise.

Such a big B-type paddle steamer, if it is seen by outsiders, it will probably be crazy to spread it around.

maybe.

In less than two months, even Chang'an might know about it.

When Li Chongyuan saw that everyone was astonished, he also had a plan in his heart.

And Li Chongyuan's plan was to avoid some troubles, or to avoid troubles from the court.

With this plan in mind, Li Chongyuan immediately turned to the side and said: "After today's trial voyage is over, go tell Wan Hong and the others that in the future, when the Type B paddle steamer comes out of the dock, try to choose the evening or night, so as not to It was known by some outsiders."

"Okay, Mr. Xiaolang." Xingba understood Li Chongyuan's meaning.

However, Xingba didn't wait until the trial voyage was over, but ran directly to the pier to talk to Wan Hong and the others.

Seeing this, Li Chongyuan smiled helplessly.

Under Wan Hong's command, two B-type paddle steamers docked at the pier of Xisha Island.

When Li Chongyuan saw the boat docking at the pier, without saying a word, he immediately led the others to wait and walked towards the pier.

A moment later, after Li Chongyuan asked Wan Hong and the others something, he boarded the ship directly to feel the pleasure brought by the large ship.

Go to sea.

Li Chongyuan also went to sea for the second time.

And this time.

Li Chongyuan asked Wan Hong and the others to go straight into the sea instead of heading south.

One is to prevent outsiders from knowing the two paddle steamers, and the other is to prevent ships going north or south from seeing the two Type B paddle steamers.

right now.

Whether it is going north or going south, ships generally sail during the day, and basically do not choose to sail at night.

All ships today are mainly made of wood.

If something goes wrong when the boat is sailing at night and hits a rock or something, the boat will sink and everyone will die.

Moreover, not all ships can navigate the coastline, except for big ships.

If the boat sails along the coast, it is not impossible.

But this is rarely the case.

After all, the sea is erratic, such as strong winds and waves, even big ships may not be able to withstand it, let alone such small ships.

The B-type paddle steamer sailed into the sea.

Li Chongyuan stood on the deck of the Type II paddle steamer, listening to Yu Rong's excited voice, his heart was full of emotions.

"It's been several years since you came to Xixiang and then to Xisha Island. Over the past few years, you have made the most contribution from the small paddle steamer to the current B-type paddle steamer. Now, you also After receiving the imperial edict, you have all become master craftsmen, and even your nephews have also become master craftsmen, you deserve it." Li Chongyuan said with emotion.

a month ago.

The imperial court's imperial edict to Yu Rong and others has long been low.

From shipbuilders like Wan Hong to their nephews and nephews, ten people were appointed master craftsmen by the imperial court.

Master craftsmen are the highest level of craftsmen at present, and they are under the supervision of the imperial court.

Although there is no such thing as a salary, as long as they receive the imperial edict, they can be exempted from all corvees, and they can receive three shi of corn from the local government every year.

Although there are few corns, the imperial court gave them some other kind of rewards, no matter what.

Moreover.

They work here with Li Chongyuan, and they earn a lot of money.

In addition to giving them high wages, Li Chongyuan also has corresponding benefits.

For example, children's reading, such as houses, such as rewards for Chinese New Year and holidays, etc.

even.

Li Chongyuan also promised them that as long as their children were successful in school, Li Chongyuan could also recommend their children to be officials.

Of course, this is just an afterthought.

After that, who can say for sure.

But Li Chongyuan, a county king, is fully qualified to recommend some capable, honest and clean people to the court as officials.

Perhaps their children can't be officials after reading some books, but they can still be officials.

more or.

They received imperial edicts, and their children can inherit their mantle in the future, and they will also be masters in the future.

After hearing this, Yu Rong also said with emotion: "Jun Wang Li, if you hadn't wanted us back then, we might still be building boats on the Bohai Sea. We live in shacks, eat leftovers and rotten vegetables. It's only one-fifth of what King Li gave, and maybe he can't even afford to support his family. My Yu family will never forget the great kindness that King Li has shown me."

"Okay, you have said this thousands of times. We are all the same, we are all human, we all have a head on one shoulder, but my background is good. If my background is the same as yours, maybe I am the same as you before, doing the most tiring work and eating the worst food. Maybe I would have died in the year of the catastrophe." Li Chongyuan saw Yu Rong once again opened his words of gratitude, Quickly interrupted.

Such words.

In Xixiang, they said it so many times.

As long as every festival or new year, or any big day, they have to come to Li Chongyuan to show it.

Hearing this, Li Chongyuan's ears felt callused.

After the boat passed Huaniao Island, Li Chongyuan gave instructions to continue heading towards the sea.

After half a day.

When the boat reached the depths of the sea, Li Chongyuan asked people to stop, saying it was for a rest.

However, Li Chongyuan called to stop because he saw a group of whales himself.

Standing beside Li Chongyuan, Xingba saw Li Chongyuan looking at the big fish swimming in the sea and asked: "Little Sir, these are the whales you mentioned, right? This is too big. If you take it back, That's enough to feed us all for two days."

"What are you thinking! This is a whale. You can't get it back if you want to. Unless we have three or five A-type paddle steamers, and we need to make fine steel forks, maybe we can get one back. This Whales are invincible in the sea. As for our B-type paddle steamer, even if it has a steel fork, if the fork hits a whale, it is estimated that after the whale suffers from pain, it will directly drill into the deep sea. Our ship You have to be dragged into the deep sea by him." Hearing this, Li Chongyuan cast a look of disdain.

It's impossible to play with a whale.

As far as the weight of the Type B paddle steamer is concerned, it is estimated that it is only [-] catties.

A whale weighs [-] jin, and the strength of a whale in the water is that of a giant.

Don't talk about fine steel forks, even if Li Chongyuan owns ten B-type paddle ships, he would not dare to attack this giant in the sea.

Although Li Chongyuan didn't know the strength of a [-]-jin whale in the sea, Li Chongyuan could understand it from fishing.

For a ten-pound fish, an adult would have to walk for half an hour, or an hour to get it ashore.

It can be seen that the strength of fish in water is really not covered.

For the group of whales that Li Chongyuan saw, the large ones were hundreds of tons, and the small ones were dozens of tons in size.

With such a giant, Li Chongyuan can be sure that as long as Li Chongyuan and the others dare to attack the giant, his Type B ship will sink.

but.

Li Chongyuan was also thinking that if he had a Type A paddle steamer, he would definitely come to hunt the giants at sea.

As far as Li Chongyuan knows.

The whole body of a whale is a treasure.

Whale oil can be used to make the most expensive candles, and they are very expensive.

Its meat can even be made into dried fish, and the price must be quite a lot.

However, Li Chongyuan is not short of money right now, so there is no need to hunt for the sake of hunting.Unless it's time to really lack money, Li Chongyuan may consider gambling.

(End of this chapter)