Daming: I, the emperor who trains the carpenter

Chapter 736 The Steamship Launches, The Dawn of Daming's Return to the West!
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Qian Qianyi couldn't help but wonder how Zhang Haogu, a young man who has not yet been born, has such rich experience, so many means, and, moreover, is so courageous.

Thinking about my age, I have just entered the cabinet. If it weren't for the balance between the two parties in the imperial court, I guess I might not be able to join the cabinet in this life.

Look at Zhang Haogu again, how old was he when he entered the imperial court, and how old was he when he entered the cabinet?

In just a few years, he is already the chief minister of the dynasty.

Sometimes the gap between people is really bigger than anything else.

The emperor's earnest confession is still in his ears. As one of the leaders of the Southern Shilin and a member of the Donglin Party, he is destined to be impossible to become a member of the New Party, otherwise the emperor will not let him go first.

However, now he is being forced by his fathers, fellow countrymen, gentry and aristocrats to cooperate with the new party, so what can he do?
After leaving Wenyuan Pavilion and looking at the three-story attic behind him, Qian Qianyi sighed, and took the reply he got from Zhang Haogu to find those fellows from Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

As for the fact that Qian Qianyi stayed alone after the cabinet meeting to talk with Zhang Haogu, the news got out for some reason, and there were divergent opinions for a while.

Although Qian Qianyi quickly said that he was only discussing state affairs with Zhang Haogu, who would believe it.

Even if Qian Qianyi gave an explanation, people are still willing to guess the ins and outs of the matter according to their own guesses, especially there are rumors that Zhang Xiangye once said that everyone is not an outsider, which makes people guess what Qian Qianyi is currently with What happened to Zhang Haogu?

The Southern Donglin Party is going to negotiate with the Northern New Party?

Or is the Donglin Party planning to join the new party now that they can't get along?

These public opinions have caused a lot of uproar, but to the cabinet chiefs, it is really not a big deal, these things will not affect the power of the cabinet to assist the government.

Moreover, Qian Qianyi knew his identity very well, so he went straight to Zhu Youxiao to explain that he wanted to be a loyal minister, and it would be better if he could be a lonely minister, and it would be victory if he tried not to get involved with the New Party.

In the Hall of Martial Arts, Qian Qianyi was a little nervous sitting on the soft stool. He was not Zhang Haogu, he was trusted by Zhu Youxiao for ten years and now he is still firmly seated in the position of chief assistant.

After all, Qian Qianyi sometimes doubts sadly that even if he is seventy and eighty begging for bones, Zhang Haogu may still be sitting in the position of chief assistant.

Therefore, he needs Zhu Youxiao's trust very much. In the current situation, Zhu Youxiao's trust is his life-saving talisman.

Zhu Youxiao flipped through a recently published folk novel, and his expression was very indifferent: "Qian Xiang, I trust. The folk rumors are pervasive, and I never care; Tell me what."

"Qianxiang will go back and do things well."

Hearing what Zhu Youxiao said, Qian Qianyi got up quickly: "I will leave."

Zhu Youxiao nodded slightly: "Wei Banban, send money to me."

Eunuch Wei said with a smile, "Mr. Qian, please."

After the Eunuch Wei had sent Qian Qianyi to the door, he whispered: "Qian Xiang took the initiative to come here today, His Majesty is very happy; Qian Xiang, after returning, you must continue to be loyal to the monarch and the country."

Qian Qianyi's body trembled violently, and he said hastily: "Please tell Your Majesty, Wei Banban, that I will do my best and die."

After Qian Qianyi left, the smile on Eunuch Wei's face also disappeared. Thinking of the contempt that Qian Qianyi tried to hide in his eyes just now, the kind of disgust that literati look down on eunuchs, Eunuch Wei spat disdainfully: " Bah! Anything is worthy of thinking about Master Zhang's position, if not."

Saying that, Eunuch Wei shut his mouth, turned around and returned to his command.

"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Qian said that he will devote himself to you until he dies." Eunuch Wei said, carefully looking at Zhu Youxiao. He felt more and more that His Majesty is unpredictable now. With more achievements, The more powerful he became, the more awe-inspiring the majesty of the emperor who ruled the world became.

Zhu Youxiao nodded, still flipping through the folk novels in his hand: "Those wealthy businessmen in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are willing to give 300 billion yuan to the imperial court to build roads. It's normal for them to have some small thoughts. Master plans to give [-]% of the shares in each of the north and south roads to those Gentlemen from Jiangsu and Zhejiang, what do you think of Wei Banban?"

Eunuch Wei was stunned for a moment, and said with a chuckle: "My lord, isn't it difficult for you to be a slave? I don't understand that."

Zhu Youxiao put down the novel, looked at Eunuch Wei who was laughing, and couldn't help laughing and scolding: "You, you, it's all right, let this matter be like this, master's thoughts, I know, the gentry of Jiangsu and Zhejiang are I am submitting to the imperial court, to me."

Ignore this matter any more, Zhu Youxiao knows that Zhang Haogu will not be corrupt and pervert the law. If he wants to be greedy for money, Zhang Haogu has opportunities and methods to greedy for money. Money is good for him and Zhang Haogu. numbers only.

Throwing the novel away, Zhu Youxiao got up and stretched: "In the past few days, I have been a little slack. I have been staying in the palace for a long time, and I am a little bored. Wei Banban, get ready, these few days I'm going out of the palace to get some air."

Eunuch Wei laughed quickly and said, "Your maidservant, let's get ready."

What happened in the palace soon reached Zhang Ruitu's ears. After all, the New Party has the largest number of people inside and outside the palace. Even if some news is missed, other members of the New Party will write it down .

This is also the reason why the north is the base of the New Party, and the capital is the headquarters of the New Party. Most of the people here are the New Party, and the Donglin Party members who occupy a small number can't afford any troubles.

Knowing that Qian Qianyi went to find Zhu Youxiao alone after the meeting, Zhang Ruitu thought about it: "Does Yuanfu know about this?"

After a while, Zhang Ruitu couldn't help laughing: "It's the same whether you know it or not. It doesn't matter if you know it or not."

Zhu Youxiao hoped to balance the power of the new party and the old party, and he even allowed a certain degree of slowing down the implementation of the New Deal in the south, giving the old party time to adapt and rebuild its power.

And many people in the new party and the old party are fighting for their respective factions, interests, and different ideas.

But to Zhang Haogu, these are really not big things. Right now, the Ming Dynasty has not yet become the same as the north and the south, and all the people in the world can have enough food and clothing. What's the point of thinking about fighting over this?
"Yuanfu, Shandong has reported that a new ship has been launched at the shipyard in Laizhou."

Hearing the news, Zhang Haogu asked, "Is the steamboat launched?"

Huang Zongxi said, "Yes."

Good news it is!

Zhang Haogu couldn't hide his joy in his heart. For Da Ming, the launch of this steam ship meant that in the future wave of navigation and colonization, Da Ming would have a huge advantage. A steam ship and a sailing ship were completely different concepts.

Although the ports around the world are still very simple and cannot provide effective supplies for steamships, the existence of steamships can protect the sea area of ​​Daming. Therefore, the navy of Daming can explore and discover again and again. Until colonies are established one after another, a complete and effective supply chain is formed so that the Daming Navy can freely explore the world.

"It's a good thing, it's a good thing, I'm going to Laizhou to take a look at it." Zhang Haogu made up his mind, he had to go and find out about the launch of this steamship, and see that Daming was the first ship officially launched. What does a steamship look like.

The chief assistant of the Ming Dynasty left the capital without any ceremonial guards or putting on airs, and headed towards Shandong in a carriage with Tiqi. It was enough for the cabinet to handle the affairs of the capital.

On this trip to Shandong Province, the prefectures and counties along the way received the news in advance and came to greet him. Zhang Haogu also stopped for a short time to check the development of the prefectures and counties in Shandong.

After encouraging these big and small officials, Zhang Haogu set off again and went straight to Laizhou.

After arriving in Laizhou to meet the officials of Laizhou Prefecture, Zhang Haogu also saw the steamboat parked at the port in Laizhou Bay.

Speaking of which, Zhang Haogu was a little disappointed when he saw the steamship for the first time.

Because this steamship still hasn't got rid of the outline of a sailing warship, the only thing worthy of its praise should be the steam turbine used for its power.

Although it is covered with iron armor, it still maintains a considerable number of wooden structures, and the interior is mostly made of wood, with masts and sails, and the layout of side artillery is still used.

Looking at the tense appearance of the director of the shipyard, Zhang Haogu still praised with a smile: "This ship is so extraordinary that it can be called a giant ship."

This is really not Zhang Haogu's nonsense.

This ship was obviously designed and manufactured according to the shape of a treasure ship. Its length is a full 45 feet and 140 meters long. Because of the consideration of navigation and combat, its width is also 45 meters.

The Wanliao treasure ship is only about [-] tons. This big ship equipped with steam turbines and covered with iron armor weighs more than [-] tons. It is a veritable giant!

Looking at the dragon flag and the mountains, rivers, sun and moon flags hoisted on this big ship, one can feel the strength and power that is coming.

Even though it is still a hybrid of sail and steam, the power of this big ship is not comparable to that of ordinary sail warships.

"Yuanfu, on this ship, we installed a total of 28 three-thousand-jin blunderbusses and sixteen five-thousand-jin blunderbusses. Their firepower is definitely not comparable to that of ordinary large ships. This ship alone can deter an army. what."

The factory manager is constantly praising the power of this steamship. There are 28 general guns of [-] kg and [-] guns of [-] kg. Moreover, it can also be equipped with various firearms, such as fire dragon bombs, long snake arrows, etc., which can really be called ample martial arts.

Sometimes Zhang Haogu was shocked by the brains of these boatmen and scientific researchers.

According to the director of the factory, they had observed several exercises of the New Army, and were very satisfied with the power of firearms such as the Fire Dragon Bullet, the Long Snake Arrow, the Leopard Arrow, and the Hundred Tiger Arrow.

And because the ship they built was large enough to be equipped with sufficient firearms, considering that one enemy was ten and various situations, they feared that the warship would not have enough firepower, so they first loaded three-kiloton and five-kiloton artillery, The front and rear decks and both sides are equipped with slots, and heavy shield-breaking firearms such as long snake and formation-breaking arrows can be placed directly at that time. There are even a large number of dragon bombs on board that can be handed over to the sailors for operation.

This is really arming the big ship like a hedgehog. No matter what kind of siege it faces, this big ship can launch sufficient firepower from all directions.

After encouraging the hard work and efforts of the shipyard craftsmen as usual, Zhang Haogu looked at the big ship in front of him and had a certain idea for the future development of the Navy.

The current naval battles are mainly boarding battles and close-range naval battles. The artillery of both sides fires solid shells, chain shells, hot shells and other shells to break the cabin of the enemy warship and smash the mast to destroy it.

And the firepower equipped on this ship is completely aimed at sinking the opponent directly.

Considering today's industrial development and technology, this kind of firepower is more suitable for the current naval battle situation than any full-heavy artillery. This is a warship that can hang all the surrounding naval forces, and it is enough to form a generation gap and crush children.

Looking at the surrounding generals of the Great Ming Navy and the craftsmen, Zhang Haogu pondered for a moment and said: "This ship is undoubtedly excellent. It is a big ship comparable to the treasure ships that sailed to the West during Chengzu's time, there is no doubt about it. Regardless of its size or firepower, it can be called invincible."

"If the navy can have such a ship, then Daming's coastal defense will be handed over to the navy, and this pavilion and His Majesty will be at ease."

"But, although this ship is very good, it can be done better. There are still some shortcomings in steam power, so can we improve it and try to get rid of these masts?"

"As for the firepower, the imperial court is fighting on land. Considering the transportation situation, it can't carry any large artillery, but the navy is fighting at sea, and the firepower that the ship can carry is far more than what can be transported by road. So can the navy use a larger caliber? Cannons fired farther?"

"In this regard, the navy cannot learn from the army. You must have your own artillery. The situation on land and sea is different."

"This ship, you should train hard. Don't be afraid of bumping into it. You can train a group of naval personnel, which is better than anything else. Don't wear it out. Right now it is a ship, but in the future, the imperial court can give it to you. Build ten, build a hundred."

"Train well, train more talents for the imperial court, use the fastest time to familiarize yourself with the operation and combat of this steam warship, and form combat effectiveness as soon as possible."

Zhang Haogu knows that some of what he said is still difficult to realize at the moment, but painting cakes, that's it.

Give them a goal and let them work hard towards this goal.

Whether it is a shipyard or a navy, neither can satisfy the status quo. What is a steamship with sails? When the full iron-clad battleship is researched, that is the time for the Ming Navy to gallop all over the world and show off its might.

For example, the warships of various countries are still made of wood. If they have more artillery, they are warships; It's not that Zhang Haogu disdained it, the court just sent a group of small sampans, and they could sink them with dragon bombs.

After the warships of various countries are also equipped with iron armor, the threat of fire dragon bombs is not enough, it depends on the power of the warship's artillery, the imperial court can research the breech-loading artillery sooner, and research the bigger caliber and longer barrel Artillery will form a greater advantage sooner.

After seeing the new warship in Laizhou Bay, Zhang Haogu didn't stay long, and he had to go back to Zhu Youxiao for a report.

Zhang Haogu, who returned to the capital, didn't have time to rest, so he was called into the palace by Zhu Youxiao, who had sent someone to wait early.

"Master, how about the imperial court's new warship?" Zhu Youxiao couldn't wait to ask. He was very interested in these industrial creations. If it wasn't for the bad timing and troublesome inspections, he would have wanted to see this Ming Dynasty in person. What did the first steam warship look like.

Zhang Hao had been prepared for a long time and took out a model and a drawing, and explained it to Zhu Youxiao. Zhu Youxiao played with this wooden steam warship model, looked at its various configurations and structures, and was satisfied. Nodded: "It is obvious that you have put your heart into researching such a warship right now. Eunuch Wei, I decree that I will reward those craftsmen. All those who participated in the design and manufacture of this ship will be rewarded. "

Zhu Youxiao is not a stingy monarch, he and even his subordinates want nothing more than power, wealth, beauty, etc., so he is not stingy with giving rewards and money, rewards should be rewarded, and will never be withheld.

And this is the best way to motivate craftsmen. With money and reputation, can craftsmen not work hard to die?
After ordering the rewards, Zhu Youxiao asked again: "Master, do you think the imperial court will be able to explore overseas after having this steamship? I am very interested in my voyages to the West. "

Zhang Haogu thought and nodded: "Your Majesty, with the current national strength of the imperial court, it is no problem to imitate Chengzu's voyages to the west to visit various countries. Even if there is no steam ship, the scale of the imperial court's wooden boat is enough to show the imperial court Prestige."

Zhu Youxiao was even more satisfied when he heard Zhang Haogu's words: "I have long wanted to send people to explore the situation overseas."

"More than 200 years ago, the old man Chengzu sent the Three Treasures Supervisor to the Western Seas seven times to inspect the seas and borders of the Ming Dynasty, visit foreign countries, and trade with various countries, demonstrating our Ming Dynasty's prestige and spreading the court's majesty thousands of miles away."

"My current Ming Dynasty is even worse than Chengzu's time. Such a powerful Ming Dynasty will naturally spread the majesty of the court to all nations and let all nations come to court just like Chengzu did."

"Now that the imperial court can build big ships that are not inferior to the treasure ships, it means that the imperial court is strong enough. Let shipyards everywhere imitate the steam ships in Laizhou, build more large ships, and form a scale as soon as possible, so as to spread the majesty of the imperial court as soon as possible. Go out and let all the countries in the world see my Han culture, the prosperity of the Central Plains."

Eunuch Wei said with a smile: "Your Majesty, when the time comes when a hundred or ten large ships travel to various countries, those foreign countries must be in a state of fear and reverence for my great power."

Zhu Youxiao obviously thought so: "Hmph, wait a year or two, not only the Liaodong Zhen will be calmed down, but the Western Zhen will also go down!"

"At that time, Ping Liaodong, take Annan, sail to the West, accept Monan, conquer the four directions and rejuvenate the Ming Dynasty, I am enough to laugh at my ancestors."

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