Datang Nongwang

Chapter 728 Set sail
Can't wait.

Li Yuan is like this, and so is Jin's servant.

This is especially true for other guards.

Everyone was shocked by the current scene. No one thought that Li Chongyuan could build such a huge boat on Xisha Island.

Li Chongyuan led Li Yuan to the shipyard.

Wan'er was still excited to look here and there.

I can't wait to board a Type A paddle steamer to check it out, and maybe even want to run the paddle steamer myself.

Curiosity is the true nature of her age.

although.

Whether it is Li Yuan or Wan'er, they have all heard Li Chongyuan say that he built a large ship.

They have even boarded a Type C paddle steamer and sailed in flood waters and Weishui, but Youdao has never seen a real giant ship. In their knowledge, a Type C paddle steamer has already done this. Even if it is a big ship, it is not much bigger than a C-type paddle steamer.

But no one thought of it.

Li Chongyuan's giant ship is several times larger than a C-type paddle steamer.

The length of the C-type paddle steamer will be only fifteen or sixty feet long, which is only about 50 meters.

But the Type A paddle steamer has a length of 45 feet, 150 meters.

It's hard for Li Yuan and the others not to be shocked by such a large ship.

But after Li Chongyuan led Li Yuan into the shipyard, Li Yuan's eyes were blurred when he saw thousands of boatmen in the shipyard finishing the final beautification of a larger ship that was about to be completed.

The guards and others following Li Yuan and the others, like Li Yuan, couldn't contain the things in front of them.

Everyone was once again shocked by the huge ship in front of them.

In addition to being shocked by the huge ship in front of him, he was also shocked by the situation inside the shipyard.

Inside the shipyard.

There are thousands of boatmen, hundreds of craftsmen, and dozens of master craftsmen.

Although Li Yuan and the others had seen a scene with so many people, they had never seen such an orderly work scene.

Wood processing occupies a place.

The wood oiled takes up a place.

The wood assembly occupies a place.

In short.

Each has a division of labor, each has its own business, no one will be chaotic, and doing things is like flowing water.

Li Yuan pointed at the giant ship that was about to be completed, and said in a trembling voice, "Yuan... Yuan'er, isn't this huge ship expensive? Do you have so much money?"

Li Yuan worried that Li Chongyuan had no money.

Indeed.

There are so many ships parked on the pier, plus there are several ships under construction in the shipyard, as well as the huge ship in front of you.

Even people who don't know it know that the cost of these ships is absolutely expensive, and it can even be said to be extremely expensive.

Nearly twenty Type C paddle steamers, two Type B paddle steamers, plus a dozen Type A paddle steamers, as well as this very large ship under construction, and several Type A paddle steamers under construction. ship.

Just such a huge fleet, not to mention that one person cannot build it.

Even some small countries cannot be built.

Leaving aside the level of technology, this amount of money is already beyond what a small country can afford.

There is a modern saying.

It is called the army for one year, the air force for ten years, and the navy for one hundred years.

Of course, such remarks are not realistic, and they can only be said under the normal industrial system of the country.

And right now.

Tang Guoshi's army is considered the strongest, and within a few years, it has developed to the level of being invincible all over the world.

As for the Air Force, in a word, none.

And this navy is the navy.

Tang's navy is also considered extremely powerful.

But even if it is extremely powerful, its navy only has thousands of ships, and the largest of its ships is only comparable to Li Chongyuan's C-type paddle steamer.

No matter how big it is, it is basically gone.

But as far as the navy of the Tang State has thousands of ships, it also cost the Tang State countless money.

Although the cost of the ship is not expensive, the training of sailors, the development of combat power, armor, various combat equipment on board, logistics and other things are definitely not something that a small country can afford.

Moreover, it is necessary to create a powerful navy, and the cost is absolutely beyond imagination.

Li Yuan suddenly asked about money, which made Li Chongyuan not know how to answer.

Li Yuan must have known that Li Chongyuan built so many ships, but Lian Yuanzhuang's huge underground money of millions of dollars has not been used.

Li Chongyuan was in a bit of trouble, and didn't know how to respond to Li Yuan.

But now these ships were all in front of Li Yuan's eyes, it was difficult for Li Chongyuan to find any excuse to fool Li Yuan.

In the end, after Li Chongyuan thought about it for a while, he already knew how to respond to Li Yuan.

"Uncle, don't worry, my nephew will be able to explain the matter of money." Li Chongyuan replied avoiding the seriousness.

Li Yuan glanced at the situation of the shipyard, took a long breath, and asked with some doubts in his eyes: "Although uncle doesn't know the cost of the huge ship in front of him, it must be expensive. Tell uncle, How much are these ships costing?"

"Uncle, you are not afraid that I will use my official position to make money. Uncle, please rest assured that even if the nephew is short of money, he will never use his official position to bully the people. Although, the nephew sees I'm not used to those corrupt officials, but my nephew and grandson also know that this matter is out of the question." Li Chongyuan saw the doubt in Li Yuan's eyes.

After hearing this, Li Yuan became even more curious, "As far as I know, whether it's your workshop or the Yingbin Building, or even the shop you work in Chang'an City, it's impossible for you to maintain such a large shipyard."

"Uncle, my nephew and grandson don't have any other skills, but they still have the ability to make money. Since my uncle asked such detailed questions, my nephew and grandson have reported the truth to my uncle. The cost of each type C paddle steamer is 12 to 30 guan, and the cost of B The cost of each type paddle steamer is about [-] guan. The cost of a type A paddle steamer exceeds [-] guan. However, only one of this giant paddle steamer is currently built, and whether it will be rebuilt in the future depends on the situation of this one."

"As for the source of the money, I don't hide it from my uncle. When my uncle got off the boat, I didn't know if he saw the opposite side of Xixisha Island. There were many houses. There lived some sailors and boatmen I hired with money. They used to According to my order, I sailed out to sea to plunder pirates, so..." Li Chongyuan said truthfully.

but.

Li Chongyuan's truthfulness is really not truthful.

It must be true.

But in fact, there are some small concealments, in order not to let Li Yuan misunderstand.

Whether it's the people from Qingfengzhai, or Li Chongyuan's two aunts, Li Chongyuan doesn't know if Li Yuan has any thoughts about them.

If you really have any ideas, then this is easy to go wrong.

If Li Chongyuan dared to say that, he had already told Chen Huan about it when he returned to Xisha Island.

As soon as Chen Huan returned to Xisha Island, he probably already told Chen Juan.

Following Li Chongyuan's narration, Li Yuan was completely shocked by Li Chongyuan's remarks.

The shocked Li Yuan stared at Li Chongyuan with wide eyes.

After a long time, Li Yuan said, "Yuan'er, you mean, you invited some people to go to the sea to plunder pirates for you. And the money returned from the plunder was used for your shipbuilding? This This...uncle really underestimated you. You'd better do less of this kind of thing in the future. You can't deal with pirates. There are more pirates than you can imagine on the sea. If it is true If you are short of money, tell your uncle, and uncle will come to find a solution."

"Uncle, you old man, don't worry about me anymore. I have enough money, and my nephew can't let my uncle work hard for me. Uncle, you should enjoy life and stop worrying about us juniors. Uncle, you should take a good rest these few days, and after you have rested, Uncle, I will take Uncle out to sea to hunt giant monsters in the sea." How could Li Chongyuan have the nerve to ask Li Yuan to get him money.

Even though he was the Supreme Emperor, Li Chongyuan knew that Li Yuan really didn't have much money.

He is no longer the emperor. Although Li Yuan can move the country's treasury, it is the country's money.

Furthermore.

Li Chongyuan didn't want the relationship between Li Yuan and Li Shimin to become more rigid.

Li Yuan was arranged.

After arranging Li Yuan and others, Li Chongyuan hurried to Chen Juan and the others.

"Auntie, I think you should also know what happened to me in Chang'an. The Holy Majesty asked me to go to the country in the northeast of Tang Dynasty. It's a long way to go, and I have to go by water. For this reason, I have an idea. For this mission to these countries, we might as well go directly to the opposite side of the ocean." Li Chongyuan looked at the two and said.

Chen Juan looked at Li Chongyuan, then at Chen Huan and asked, "There are dozens of ships, but we are not many. Besides, the place you mentioned, Yuaner, is too far away from us. Yuaner, you suddenly said that we should go now." , we are not ready for anything."

"Auntie, I think so. Since we want to go to these countries, and if we go to the other side of the ocean, we must at least pass through these countries. This time, the Holy Majesty did not send a single soldier through me, so we can Be more flexible. There are fewer people on the boat, so we will find someone. You must have some friends, Auntie, how about finding some people from your friends, Auntie?" Li Chongyuan had already had this idea when he was on the boat.

Going to the other side of the ocean, just passing through the kingdoms of wandering ghosts.

By the way, Li Chongyuan didn't want to run twice.

After hearing Li Chongyuan's words, Chen Juan smiled faintly, "Yuan'er believes in my aunt, so my aunt will write a letter now."

There are too many people on the boat.

Li Chongyuan needs someone to go there with him.

The imperial court didn't send Li Chongyuan a single soldier. Although Li Chongyuan didn't know why, but when he went to these countries, he needed people no matter what.

Moreover, the number of people on the boat was small, so if he really got there and met the natives, or if something happened in these countries, Li Chongyuan might have someone to protect him.

Chen Juan wrote a letter and sent it out.

In the next few days.

Chen Juan and the others were preparing, while Li Chongyuan accompanied Li Yuan, Wan'er and the others, wandering around the sea.

In winter, there is no typhoon on this sea, and everything seems so quiet.

The county seat of Wu County, Suzhou.

In the private room of a restaurant, Chen Juan and Chen Huan stood in front of a middle-aged man like students.

And this middle-aged man didn't even look at Chen Juan and the two of them. He took chopsticks and ate the food on the table in a leisurely manner, saying a few words from time to time, "This taste is really bad, I really can't Compared with that Li Xiaoyou's craftsmanship."

"Master, who is that little friend Li you mentioned?" Chen Huan asked curiously.

From Chen Huan's mouth, he could tell that the middle-aged man in front of him was the master of Chen Juan and Chen Huan.

but.

If Li Chongyuan was here at this time, they would be able to tell at a glance that Chen Juan and the others' master was Mo Fei, the Mohist whom Li Chongyuan had never forgotten.

Mo Fei is the master of Chen Juan and Chen Huan.

This is violent news.

However, Li Chongyuan didn't know at this time, otherwise, Li Chongyuan would rush to this restaurant after learning the news.

Murphy said nothing and continued to eat his food.

Chen Juan cupped her hands slightly, "Master, this disciple wants to follow my nephew to the other side of the ocean. I don't know what Master has to say."

"Since you are going there, Master happens to be free. Master is also curious about that place, and wants to go there too. There is a saying in the Shan Hai Jing, I don't know if it is the same as what is said in the Shan Hai Jing Is the thing real?" Murphy replied.

When Chen Juan heard that their master was going there, they were overjoyed, "Master, do you want to go there too? That's great. With Master here, we can always do our filial piety in front of Master."

a month later.

The preparations are all ready.

And the person who was supposed to come has almost come.

The people who came here were not big figures, but some people who used to be bandits in Zhongnan Mountain, just like the one from Qingfeng Village.

These people were persuaded out of the mountains by Chen Juan and the others, and became ordinary people in Huayang County, Yangzhou.

And this time.

After they got the news from Chen Juan, they rushed to Suzhou non-stop, and came to the opposite bank of Xisha Island.

There are many people who come.

The total is thousands.

A few days later, on a certain day, the sky was clear, with no wind, no rain, and even less snow.

Li Yuan stood on the pier, under his auspices, lit incense candles, sacrificed to the sea god, and completed the sea-going ceremony.

At Li Yuan's order, more than three thousand people boarded the ship.

More than three thousand people?

Yes, that's all.

Li Chongyuan was going to go on an envoy to the ghost kingdoms, although the imperial court did not send him a single soldier for Li Chongyuan, but Li Yuan got some people for him, and the old lady also sent soldiers from the Xiang family.

There were more than [-] people from Qingfenghan, plus more than a thousand people invited by Chen Juan and the others.

Li Yuan sent more than seven or eight hundred people to Li Chongyuan, plus the Xiang family soldiers sent by the old lady.

All together, there are more than [-] people in total.

More than [-] people boarded various types of paddle steamers.

For Li Chongyuan's mission to the wandering ghost countries, all Type A paddle steamers were dispatched collectively, a total of fifteen Type A paddle steamers, two Type B paddle steamers, and fifteen Type C paddle steamers.

Of course, the giant paddle steamer was also included.

(End of this chapter)