Li Shimin

Chapter 401 Just Give Me Two Giant Steel Ships
After hearing this, Li Shimin was taken aback for a moment, and then looked at Li Xuan in a daze.

"Xuanba, this map is indeed a great treasure for Tang! Whatever reward you want, feel free to mention it!"

"Your Majesty, I don't have any big requirements, I just need two giant steel ships!"

Li Xuan replied slowly.

"Cough cough..."

Li Shimin, who was drinking tea, was immediately surprised.

The two huge ships are still made of steel, which is not a big requirement?

"Two giant ships made of steel? Where did you hear this kind of giant ship? You know that steel sinks in water, let alone a giant ship made of steel!"

"Xiao Gong, have you ever heard of a giant ship made of steel?"

Li Xiaogong used to be the general manager of Jingzhou. He built large ships, taught soldiers water warfare, and led the navy of the Tang Dynasty to attack Xiao Xian. It can be said that he was the most skilled general in the Tang Dynasty.

Therefore, there is absolutely no question about asking Li Xiaogong about the giant ship.

"Returning to Your Majesty, although I have built thousands of boats, I have never seen a giant ship made of steel."

Li Xiaogong also quickly shook his head and replied.

At the same time, looking at Li Xuan was full of doubts.

"However, if the giant steel ship mentioned by King Jin can really be built, then my Datang Navy will be invincible in the rivers and seas, and there will be no threat to Baekje and Goguryeo!"

"Your Majesty, if I can prove that this giant ship made of steel can travel on water, can Your Majesty give me two giant ships made of steel?"

Li Xuan asked again.

This time, Li Shimin was taken aback again.

He actually had a feeling that the giant ship made of steel that Li Xuan mentioned could really be realized.

Just, how is this possible?

"Can Xuanba really build this kind of giant steel ship?" Li Shimin asked with some uncertainty.

"Seeing is believing, if it can be done, His Majesty will know after seeing it!"

Li Xuan glanced at his mouth helplessly, he didn't expect that Li Shimin would still search like this with those steelmaking skills.

Seeing this, Li Shimin's eyes flashed with embarrassment, and he laughed.

"If this is the case, I can give Xuanba a giant steel ship within a year first. As for the other one, I will give it to you in the next year!"

"One is fine!"

Li Xuan sighed lightly. Anyway, with the giant steel ship, he had to find a way to increase its power.

Otherwise, the giant ship would not be able to move just by the human oars of those crew members.

"I don't know if Xuan Ba ​​can prove this?"

Both Li Shimin and Li Xiaogong looked at Li Xuan quickly.

"Your Majesty, wait for a few days. I will let those craftsmen use steel to make a small steel ship model, and put it on the water for a try!"

Li Xuan replied.

"Steel ship model?"

Li Shimin and Li Xiaogong were also taken aback.

"Ok!"

Li Xuan nodded slowly, but ignored it.

Seeing this, both Li Shimin and Li Xiaogong just smiled helplessly and did not continue to ask further questions.

Since Li Xuan is unwilling to explain in detail, he will know after waiting for a few days.

It's just that thinking about Li Shimin makes my heart ache.

Originally, he just wanted to ask Li Xuan how to deal with the collective attack of those aristocratic families, but he didn't expect that not only did he not get a satisfactory answer, but he had to build two giant steel ships for nothing.

Two ships, if those steels are used to make weapons, how many troops can be equipped?
Thinking about it, Li Shimin walked towards the big picture subconsciously.

If he could take this map back and put it in the Hall of Liangyi, he would be able to watch the map of the world every day!

Ok?
Suddenly, Li Shimin's expression froze.

On the map, I saw some signs written by Li Xuan in small characters!

"Spices and exotic trees are everywhere, and people use ivory as their bed... Heling Kingdom?"

"Gold is everywhere, and the gold in the river is exposed... Luzon Kingdom?"

"Hot pepper... I promise to get it..."

"Potatoes and sweet potatoes are not only delicious, but also have a huge yield..."

"..."

The more he looked, the more shocked Li Shimin felt.

Although it was only a few words to describe, Li Shimin felt that he already understood the preciousness of these objects.

No wonder Xuan Ba ​​said, this is a treasure map!

"Xuan Ba, are these true?"

Thinking about it, Li Shimin hurriedly turned his head and looked at Li Xuan expectantly.

"Ok!"

Li Xuan nodded slightly.

"In the land of Luzon, can gold be picked up from the river water?"

Li Shimin asked again.

"Exactly!" Li Xuan replied.

"The Heling Kingdom is really full of spices?"

"Ok!"

"Is there really such food as potatoes and sweet potatoes, which are not only delicious, but also extremely productive?"

"Ok!"

"There is really a place..."

"Your Majesty, the words on that map were all written by me. Except for the discrepancies in the names of some countries, the objects covered must be true!"

A little annoyed by Li Shimin's question, Li Xuan replied first.

Li Shimin was not annoyed at all about this, but was full of excitement and excitement.

"It really is a treasure map!"

On the other hand, Li Xiaogong's eyes were red, and he asked Li Shimin for orders.

"Your Majesty, the navy is the old family of the minister, and the minister requests to lead the army to conquer and capture all these countries!"

"No!"

Hearing this, Li Xuan shook his head without waiting for Li Shimin to reply.

Nonsense, if he doesn't interrupt, Li Shimin, a warmonger, will definitely agree.

"Why?"

Both Li Shimin and Li Xiaogong looked at Li Xuan with puzzled expressions.

"Your Majesty, the King of Hejian County, if you want to go to these places, you need to go to sea. The wind and waves on the sea are huge, and they can even reach a height of several feet. With those wooden boats alone, facing these wind and waves, I am afraid that they will be directly overturned in the vast sea. in the sea.

Moreover, Luzon and Heling, as well as the farther continent, America, are extremely far away. Going to sea by wooden boat is too risky! "

Li Xuan said.

"King Jin, as long as I can bring these treasures back to Datang, I will die!" Li Xiaogong said firmly.

"The king of Hejian lived for decades, but he only enjoyed his time for more than ten years. The king of the county is in his prime, and it is time to enjoy life, so why take such a risk?"

Li Xuan smiled helplessly, "I'm not afraid of [-], just in case. If a group of sailors and soldiers really have an accident at sea, not only will they not be able to return, but the loss to Datang will be even greater. They will lose troops, generals, and ships. I don't know how many times the King of Hejian thinks that the Tang Dynasty's national strength can withstand such losses?"

"This?……"

Immediately, Li Xiaogong and Li Shimin were startled.

After thinking for a while, Li Xiaogong's expression gradually darkened.

He has also led boats out to sea several times, and he knows that what Li Xuan said is true.

On the side, Li Shimin looked at Li Xuan thoughtfully, "Xuan Ba ​​built the steel giant ship for these places?"

"Not all!"

Li Xuan nodded lightly, and said: "The giant steel ship can do many things in the sea, places like Luzon and America are just one of my goals!"

"Fuck~"

As he spoke, Li Xuan subconsciously sucked in his saliva.

Seeing this, Li Shimin, Li Xiaogong and others were dumbfounded.

"Your Majesty, these places not only have gold, but also various delicacies!" Li Xuan quickly explained.

He is just greedy for those delicacies, especially chili, he is not a pervert.

"It's okay, I understand!"

Li Shimin nodded, he no longer cared about these trivial matters.

In his heart now, there are only gold and spices all over the floor, and potatoes and sweet potatoes that can be used as staple food!
"When will Xuan Ba ​​show me that the giant steel ship will not sink into the water?"

"I don't know about this, as long as the craftsman completes the model of the steel ship, I will let Gao Ming inform His Majesty as soon as possible!" Li Xuan said.

"Very good!"

Hearing this, Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction.

Immediately, he looked at the big map again!
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(End of this chapter)