Datang Nongwang

Chapter 685 Returning to Beijing Crown Ceremony
"My lord, the country of Wa is not a good place. I heard that the people of the country of Wa look like monkeys, they are dark and small, and they all like to solve urgent problems anywhere, and they are very dirty." Standing beside Li Chongyuan Xiang Jiu said.

Xiang Jiu at this time.

The bones of the body have already recovered.

It's been nearly a year, if it gets worse again, Li Chongyuan will have to beat him paralyzed on the bed again.

Li Chongyuan still needs him to escort the timber.

Because he was familiar with it, and it was his family members, so Li Chongyuan was relieved to leave the timber matter to him.

Just like Xiang Jiu, from last year to his recovery, Li Chongyuan handed over the timber matter to Xiang Shi.

Okay.

Since Xiang Shi took over the wood, problems have occurred one after another, and even affected the progress of shipbuilding at the shipyard.

Although it only takes two or three days of delay.

But for two or three days, to Li Chongyuan, this is like a treasure.

If it goes on for a long time, one year will have to be delayed by one month. In this way, if Li Chongyuan wants to form a fleet, he will have to postpone it for at least half a year.

As for the timber matter, Xiang Jiu didn't have to worry about it.

There is no need to worry about affecting the progress of the shipyard due to timber.

Li Chongyuan understood what Xiang Jiu said.

It is recorded in "Sui Shu·Wa Kingdom Biography" that the king of Wa State was surnamed Ami, and his style name was Doris Bigu.

Its country has no walls.

There are great virtues, second small virtues, second great benevolence, second small benevolence, second great righteousness and so on.

Li Chongyuan has also seen Japanese people.

In the Guozijian, there are several Japanese sent by the Japanese country to study.

Although not many, there are still a few of them, and Li Chongyuan also met them when he was in Chang'an.

Li Chongyuan really doesn't like Japanese people.

and.

As far as Li Chongyuan knows, the current Wa country is called Wa country.

But more than 20 years later, that is, the second year of Zongzhang, the second year of Tang Gaozong Li Zhi's reign, AD [-].

The king of Wa decided to change the name of the country, Wa, to Xiaobenzi, which is the current name.

Why?

Because of the Baikou sea battle, the Wa country suffered a lot of losses. The Wa country learned from the pain and began to send diplomatic signals to the Tang country, and began to develop steadily.

He even sent countless people to Tang to learn the culture and skills of Tang.

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, that is, in the fourth year of Zhenguan, in [-] AD, the Wa Kingdom sent Tang envoys to the Tang Kingdom for the first time.

He also asked Tang Emperor Li Shimin for a title, and paid tribute to Tang as the suzerain.

Of course, Li Chongyuan has no impression of these things.

But Li Chongyuan knew what Xiang Jiu said.

The current Japanese people are really black and short, not to mention small, and they still have only a small amount of hair on their heads like the Mobei people.

Anyway, no matter how you look at it, why are you upset.

but.

Although this Wa country is a vassal state, as the suzerain state, Tang Guo, or Li Shimin and the people in the court, really treat this Wa country sincerely.

Some people contribute to others, those who are powerful contribute to their efforts, and those who have money contribute to money.

Even, the Japanese people were allowed to come to Tang to learn various cultures, systems, and skills.

It's like the skill of shipbuilding was learned by the Japanese country.

Li Chongyuan looked at the boats on the pier, heard what Xiang Jiu said in his ears, but thought about the matter of the Japanese country in his heart, and replied casually: "Don't underestimate this Japanese country. They seem to be harmless to humans and animals. If it is really ruthless, even his mother will not recognize it. Wa Kingdom is located on an island in the eastern waters of our Tang Kingdom. Although the island is not small, as far as I know, Wa Kingdom has not yet unified the whole island. I heard that Wa Kingdom’s The king always thinks about controlling the northern part of Waguo Island, but those hairy people are really not built, and they have resisted for an unknown number of years."

"Xiao Langjun, how do you know the situation in Wa Kingdom?" After listening to Li Chongyuan's words, Xiang Jiu looked at Li Chongyuan curiously.

For some of Li Chongyuan's words from time to time, or some things about overseas, not only Xiang Jiu was curious about how Li Chongyuan knew, even the old lady and others were curious.

but.

Li Chongyuan never explained, he was really anxious to be asked, and he directly said that it was a rumor from Fanbang people.

after all.

There are quite a lot of foreign people in Chang'an City, and there are many rumors, and it is impossible to verify the source of the news.

Li Chongyuan looked sideways at Xiang Jiu, and rolled his eyes, "Go to Chang'an to inquire, there are many people who know about the situation in Wa Kingdom."

Xiang Jiu nodded, as if he really thought so.

The boat has been built.

And it's already in the water.

Various checks are going on.

The most urgent thing for Li Chongyuan is to verify and test the ten A-type paddle steamers.

As long as there is no problem in the verification, the trial voyage can be carried out.

Once the trial voyage has been carried out for thousands of miles, the Type A paddle steamer can be produced with high horsepower.

For the follow-up production of these ten Type A paddle steamers, Li Chongyuan put so much thought into it that he didn't know how many brain cells were killed.

In Li Chongyuan's room, many production operation standards and assembly line operation standards have been clearly written by him, and he even drew a simple diagram.

Li Chongyuan did this in order to implement standardized production operations.

Such and such.

Firstly, manpower can be reduced, secondly, production can be accelerated, thirdly, problems can be traced, and fourthly, it is also to strengthen the skills of boatmen.

And five, of course it saves money.

Streamlined work.

Not at present, but Li Chongyuan moved here from some company factories in his previous life.

Although Li Chongyuan doesn't know everything, he is still a modern person, and he can understand these things after a little brainstorming.

Ten Type A paddle steamers have been released, and the next thing is to promote this so-called assembly line-like standard process.

Who will cut the material, who will plan the material, who will oil it, who will soak the wood, who will process it, who will set it up, who will make overall arrangements, and so on.

In short.

As long as Li Chongyuan's standardized assembly line-like process enters the shipyard, Li Chongyuan can be sure that his own shipyard can manufacture thirty or even fifty Type A paddle steamers a year.

of course.

The premise of all this is the supply of wood and various materials.

a few days later.

The inspection of the ship has been completed.

Wan Hong and his master craftsmen came to Li Chongyuan, "Mr. Li, ten Type-A paddle steamers have been built. After our inspection these days, we have not found any problems for the time being. I also ask Mr. Li to issue orders. Enable verification."

"Let's verify. This time, I will not board the ship to accompany you to verify. You are all experienced and old experts. Once the ten A-type paddle steamers pass the test, the county government will reward you well. .” Li Chongyuan really didn’t want to participate in the next work.

It wasn't because Li Chongyuan was afraid, but because time didn't allow it.

This is not.

When Wan Hong and the others started to verify the Type A paddle steamer, Li Chongyuan was packing his things.

Xingba and others helped Li Chongyuan pack his things.

While tidying up, he talked, "Mr. Chongzhen, Mr. Chongzhen drove the boat away. When we return to Beijing this time, only the Type C-[-] paddle steamer is left."

"Don't tell me I forgot. In this case, you send someone to get this guy back to me." Li Chongyuan really forgot about the boat.

The Type C paddle steamer was driven out by Li Chongzhen and went crazy.

Only one C[-] type, that is, paddle steamer with masts, remained.

Although such a ship is not far behind, it requires about ten more boatmen to control the sails and masts.

and.

Line eight they are not too proficient.

The shipyard in Xixiang can only produce four Type C paddle steamers a year.

Two C-[-] ships and two C-[-] ships.

Li Chongyuan has never canceled paddle steamers with masts such as the B-[-] type, but there is still a reason in his heart.

after all.

Ships, the more the better.

But it is necessary to maintain the operation of the shipyard, but it cannot be built. Even if Li Chongyuan has more money, and Chen Juan and the others can go to sea to plunder, this is the end of sitting and eating.

to this end.

Li Chongyuan has been keeping the production and building of paddle steamers similar to the C-[-] type. Of course, his purpose is to sell such paddle steamers in the future.

of course.

The primary purpose at present is to ensure the formation of the fleet.

but.

After arriving at the Type A paddle steamer, Li Chongyuan stopped building ships with masts.

Li Chongyuan is currently only building such a ship for himself, and will never sell it even in the future.

If you really want to sell, you will only make a sale with a mast.

In terms of speed, the one with a mast is slower than the one without a mast, and there are more crew members. The core power improved by Mo Zi Mofei is also different.

Xingba and the others sent someone to get Li Chongzhen back.

And Li Chongyuan is still packing up his things.

This time.

Li Chongyuan needs to return to Chang'an for the crowning ceremony.

Almost 20 years old.

It's getting closer and closer to turning 20.

Two months earlier, Chang'an sent a letter urging Li Chongyuan to return to Beijing.

And Li Chongyuan also wrote a letter back to Chang'an, and submitted a memorial to the imperial court. After getting permission, he prepared to return to Beijing to prepare for the crown ceremony.

right now.

Cheng Ding at the age of 20.

From 16 to 20 years old, they belong to middle-aged men, and only when they reach 20 years old can they become adults.

Becoming a Ding means becoming an adult.

However, Li Chongyuan is still more than a month away from Cheng Ding.

He needs to rush back to Chang'an within a month or so to accept the crowning ceremony.

Once Li Chongyuan is crowned, he can be an official.

Of course, Li Chongyuan had been an official a few years earlier.

As a member of the Li clan, he has already broken this rule.

That day, Li Chongyuan packed his things.

But as for Li Chongzhen, he still hasn't returned at night, which made Li Chongyuan a headache, "This guy, he must be playing crazy. This time, I will never take him out when I return to Beijing, lest he find trouble for me." .”

"Mr. Chongzhen, Mr. Chongzhen has been trapped in Chang'an for a long time, and he didn't care about him when he came here. In addition, he was curious, so he played a little crazy." Xiang Ba said.

Li Chongyuan was helpless.

As for Li Chongzhen, although he is Li Chongyuan's cousin.

In terms of relationship, they are closer than Li Chongzhen's father Li Xiaogong.

Maybe it's because the two are of the same generation, or maybe the two have been playing together from beginning to end.

Before Li Chongyuan came to this era, Li Chongzhen was Li Chongyuan's follower.And after Li Chongyuan came to this era, basically the same.

On the other hand, Li Chongzhen's two elder brothers.

When Li Chongyuan thought of these two cousins, he shook his head directly.

Li Chongzhen and the others still did not come back the next day.

It was not until the morning of the third day that Li Chongyuan saw two C-type paddle steamers sailing towards Xisha Island on the distant sea.

Li Chongyuan, who originally planned to leave the day before yesterday, was delayed by this guy for two full days.

Even, there is a day of delay.

This is not.

As soon as Li Chongzhen returned to Xisha Island, after hearing Li Chongyuan say that he was going back to Beijing, he started to torture Li Chongyuan without saying a word.

What do you say that you have many babies, give him a day.

no way.

Who told this guy to be Li Chongyuan's cousin? Could it be that he really left it alone?
All kinds of treasures that Li Chongzhen regarded as treasures were carried onto the boat by his guards.

In the early morning of the next day, Li Chongyuan came to the pier, looked at the waterline of the paddle steamer in front of him, and shook his head directly.

"How many things did you pack back? Let me tell you, if the boat enters the Weishui River and runs aground, you'd better be careful of your legs." Li Chongyuan looked at the waterline of the paddle steamer, which sank at least three or four feet deep. .

Li Chongzhen grinned, "Hey, cousin, it's nothing, it's really nothing, it's just the treasures I mentioned. Cousin, don't worry, our paddle steamer won't run aground in the Wei River even if the draft is deeper. "

When encountering this guy, Li Chongyuan was helpless.

Get on board, set sail, go.

Ten days later, the boat entered the waterway of the Yellow River and began to head upstream.

The ship contained a lot of things, and these things were basically Li Chongzhen.

With such a heavy weight on the boat, the speed of the paddle steamer will be much slower.

Originally, it took seven days to get from Xisha Island to the mouth of the Yellow River, but now, it took a full ten days.

visible.

The so-called treasure of Li Chongzhen really weighs a lot.

This also made Li Chongyuan want to kick him every time he saw this guy.

And as the boat entered the Yellow River waterway and went upstream, the speed became even slower.

After Li Chongyuan's inspection and interrogation by Li Chongyuan.

Only then did Li Chongyuan know.

This time, Li Chongzhen packed at least 20 jin of stuff on the boat.

Upon hearing this number, Li Chongyuan was speechless again.

20 catties of stuff, I don't know what Li Chongzhen has collected in the past half a year or so.

There must be a lot of shells and conchs.

Because these are beautiful and can be sold for money.

20 catties, which is equivalent to [-] people on a paddle steamer.

but.

This time, Li Chongyuan had a little idea of ​​how much his paddle steamer could carry.

The design load of a Type C paddle steamer was originally more than 200 tons, which is equivalent to a load of about 50 jin.

Of course, if it is fully loaded, it will not be possible to walk in rivers and waterways, because the draft will reach a limit, and it can only sail in the sea.

(End of this chapter)