Da Ming started to ascend the throne

Chapter 334 Formation of the New Navy Army
"Thank you, Your Majesty, how can my minister, He De, let the Holy Majesty love you so much..."

Zheng Chenggong was manipulated by Zhu Youjian, and he was so grateful. Even if he was asked to die for Zhu Youjian now, he would do it without hesitation.

Helping Zheng Chenggong up, Zhu Youjian looked at Meng Zhaoxiang, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry:
"Meng Aiqing, for the Ming Navy, the Ministry of Industry must give full support. Longjiang Shipyard, Wuhumen Shipyard, Dongguan Shipyard, Taicang Shipyard and other large shipyards must go all out to ensure that [-] iron-clad warships will be launched within two years. For the time being, iron mines across the country are given priority to supply shipyards, and I have already given you all the fine steel smelting technology, do you have confidence in my request?"

Meng Zhaoxiang hastily bowed and saluted:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, there must be difficulties, but our first ironclad ship has been launched for sea trials, and the problems of steel and technology have been resolved. I will definitely go all out, because I am not very experienced. Such a large-scale construction, I am not sure. Dare to deceive the Holy Majesty."

How can it be so simple to build a Tiejian battleship? Meng Zhaoxiang has no idea. He is not Yuan Chonghuan, so he dare not speak out.

"Oh, that's because I took Daming Industry for granted. You should try your best to build it. Every ironclad ship must build a sealed compartment. The goal must not be less than [-] ships, or you will see me first."

Zhu Youjian is not stupid. After a little thought, he knew that it was extremely large. After all, the industrial technology in the late Ming Dynasty was very limited, so he took the initiative to lower the shipbuilding target.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, my emperor is wise!"

Both Zheng Chenggong and Meng Zhaoxiang paid homage to Zhu Youjian excitedly. If it is almost impossible to say that a hundred battle armors are almost impossible, at least they are promising now, which means that the emperor will let them go.

Most of the civil and military enthusiasm was also mobilized. They all seemed to see that Zheng He's voyage to the West would be accomplished by the emperor again, and congratulated Zhu Youjian one after another.

Of course, there are also a small number of short-sighted officials who began to beat themselves up in their hearts. They thought that the construction of the ironclad warship was an extreme waste.

Not only does it harm the country but also the people, it also has a great impact on the smuggling groups behind them, but they dare not raise objections.

Now Emperor Chongzhen is completely different from before, he seems to be a different person, not only strong but also very rational, maybe they will be exiled to Liaodong, and they will not be affected by them at all.

Zheng Chenggong already wanted ironclad warships, but he hadn't put forward the idea of ​​building a navy on a large scale. The expense was huge, and he didn't know whether the court could afford it.

"Your Majesty, I still have this performance."

"Oh"

Zhu Youjian snorted, and then turned his attention to Zheng Chenggong. He felt that this national hero was getting more and more interesting, and he was not satisfied!

"play"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, the battleship will be launched two years later, and many soldiers in the active navy are not suitable for fighting in the open sea, but are only suitable for defensive patrols in the coastal waters, and there are not enough soldiers who can really fight.

Weichen wants to recruit 5 soldiers suitable for sea combat in the coastal areas. After two years, let them be proficient in the use of guns and artillery, and be able to go into battle on board the ship.

I don't know what your majesty will like, but if the imperial court has difficulties with money, the Zheng family can give 500 million taels of silver to fully support the revival of the Ming Navy. "

Look, this is his own family. Hearing that the emperor was going to betroth the princess to him, Zheng Chenggong was willing to take 500 million silver.

If the Zheng family could have given out 100 million taels of silver at the most difficult time in history, it would be impossible for Li Zicheng to break through the capital and destroy the Ming Dynasty.

Zheng Zhilong is both wise and brave. Although he is a pirate, he is a grand thief who robs the rich and helps the poor. He has hundreds of thousands of troops and thousands of warships under his command. The powerful Western fleet at that time was not his opponent.

The Daming Sea Ban did not include Zheng Zhilong. The Daming Navy at that time was not his opponent at all, and he completely controlled the maritime trade.

Selling domestic silk, cloth, tea and other handmade products abroad, and transporting crops and precious metals back from the Netherlands and Spain and other maritime powers, he made a lot of money.

In addition, all foreign ships passing through the Taiwan Strait have to pay taxes to him, and this alone is making money day by day.

Although Zhu Youjian is not short of silver, he knows the strength of the Zheng family. According to historical records, Zheng Zhilong's annual silver income is more than ten million taels, far exceeding the income of Daming in the late Ming Dynasty.

Since Zheng Chenggong offered to donate silver, how can Zhu Youjian not want it, just treat it as a dowry for his precious daughter!
Zhu Youjian nodded immediately:

"Okay, Aiqing is really a pillar of the Ming Dynasty. How can 15 new troops be enough? I decided to recruit [-] new navy troops. I will leave this matter to you. The teacher has become your Zheng family army, hahaha..."

Hearing that the emperor promised him to recruit new troops, Zheng Chenggong was overjoyed at the time, and then he heard the emperor's half-truth and half-false joke.

Zheng Chenggong is such a smart person, he immediately understood what the emperor meant, he was absolutely loyal to Daming, and immediately fell to his knees:
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, Zheng Chenggong is loyal to Daming and will never disappoint His Majesty's expectations, let alone do such outrageous things."

"Aiqing, I was just joking with you. The entire Daming Navy has been handed over to you. How could I not believe you? Aiqing thinks too much. I have already selected a mansion for you in the capital. Rest well after you retire! "

After Zhu Youjian finished speaking, he waved to the eunuch, who immediately announced:

"Retreat"

After returning to Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youjian immediately changed his clothes, took Aqing, Cao Zhengchun, Qinglong and three big inner masters, stepped on the horse and went straight to Changping.

When they arrived at the field they had seen yesterday, other people were already in place, and there were soldiers and civilians coming and going in the field and on the mountain road.

These people had cut down many trees and were transporting them to the fields. Huang Degong, Liu Wenxiu, Li Dingguo and others stood aside to direct them.

Seeing Zhu Youjian's arrival, several people ran over in a hurry. They were about to greet Zhu Youjian, but they were stopped by Zhu Youjian's eyes.

They immediately understood what was going on. It turned out that the emperor didn't want to reveal his identity. Thinking about it, which emperor would come to the farmland.

Seeing that some of them were a little dazed, Cao Zhengchun grinned:
"Three marquis, called sir."

"Oh, it's so cold, sir, why are you here? Be sure to take care of yourself!"

Zhu Youjian laughed loudly:

"You are still here during the wedding period, I... ahem, why can't I come and see the excitement."

"gentlemen……"

The three elders didn't expect the emperor to make fun of them like this. At that time, the old man blushed and couldn't speak for a long time, so he didn't dare to fight back!

Looking at the funny faces of the three, Zhu Youjian said:

"Clean all the snow from these fields into the ravines, set fire to the ground, let the soil thaw, then saw the wood into two meters long, and drive it into the ground at a certain distance..."

As Zhu Youjian spoke, he took out some drawings and asked Huang Degong, Li Dingguo, Liu Wenxiu and Liu Yu to command the soldiers and the people to follow the requirements of the drawings.

After everything was over, he immediately reported to him. After the explanation, Zhu Youjian and the others got on their horses and left the scene. The [-] mu of field could not be completed today, so there was no need for him to stay in the snow.

(End of this chapter)