Guide to Traveling through the Northern Song Dynasty.

Chapter 433 0428 [Appearance Control]

Hanyang also sent some materials, which were secretly sent by Li Bangyan.

In addition to the archives of the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Industry, there are also official documents from the shipping departments of various cities, all about the situation of river boats and sea boats. This is what Zhu Ming asked Li Bangyan for on his own initiative.

The displacement of ships in the Song Dynasty was measured in units of dendrobium, stone and material. They were initially measured by how many meters they could hold.The loading capacity of a ship is called "ship strength".

However, when calculating the size, it is different from the actual loading capacity.

A long ship is not the same as a short ship, a broad ship is not the same as a narrow ship, and a deep ship is not the same as a narrow ship.To say how big a ship is, the calculation is extremely complicated, and it must be expressed by combining the strength of the ship (loading capacity), the length of the hull, the breadth of the ship, the depth of the ship (the height of the side) and the height of the mast.

Zhu Ming can also use tonnage in the future, and only calculate the ship's strength.

According to the data of the Municipal Shipping Department, the largest ship in the Northern Song Dynasty was called Haizhuan, with a full 600 materials. In addition to loading cargo, it could also carry 40 crew members.There are also special passenger boats on the sea, with a body length of about 60 meters and a deck width of about eight meters. There are only [-] sailors and pole masters, and they make money by transporting passengers in coastal states and counties.

Looking at the information on the river and lake ships, Zhu Ming discovered that the Rebel Army was very lucky.

There are large ships of [-], [-], and [-] bills in the inland river. Zhu Xi seems reluctant to use them to transform them into warships to attack the imperial navy in Jinzhou and Kuimen. The largest warship is only [-] bills.Of course, it is also possible that certain channels of the Three Gorges and the Han River are too narrow and shallow, and a large ship with [-] materials sent to fight is likely to run aground or run aground.

At least in Qutang Gorge, a ship with two thousand materials will definitely not be able to pass.

There are also ten thousand dendrobium boats in the inland river, which are divided into two types: 1200 shi and [-] shi.The [-]-shi Wanhu boat, converted to a load of [-] tons, is basically only used for commercial transportation in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It is very easy to run aground when this thing enters the canal.

Ju Ming called Yingxuan over, took out the information and asked: "What ships have you seen?"

Yingxuan is literate, and his cultural level is not low.He was shocked by the comprehensiveness of these materials, and thought that the marshal was worthy of being a high-ranking official. After reading it carefully, he said: "River boats, tank boats, grain boats, lake boats, salt boats, shuttle boats, ten thousand Dendrobium boats, iron boats, etc. Bihuazui boats, I’ve only seen these with my own eyes. I’ve heard of one or two other types of boats but never seen them.”

Even Yingxuan has never seen the predecessor of the car and boat, the building boat. It seems that Zhong Xiang has no ability to build the car and boat.

This kind of top warship of Yang Yao and the Southern Song Dynasty was only owned by Yang Yao after he captured the official shipbuilder after defeating the officers and sailors.

Yingxuan struggled for a long time, and finally revealed the news to Zhu Ming: "There is a shipyard in Ezhou, and the shipbuilders there can build Ezhou warships. The largest Ezhou warships are narrow and long, and they are extremely fast. They can carry 2500 shi and hold Hundreds of crew and sailors."

Zhu Ming asked: "Why didn't the navy of the government and Prime Minister Zhong use this kind of Ezhou warship?"

Yingxuan explained: "Ezhou warships have not been built for decades. Ezhou Shipyard has only built tank ships, grain ships and merchant ships in recent years. However, the blueprints for warships have been preserved and there are still a few veteran shipbuilders who can build them. When I captured Ezhou, I captured many shipwrights and immediately asked them to build warships. This kind of Ezhou warships may be built next year."

If Zhong Xiang had a few Ezhou warships, he might be able to completely control the Yangtze River.

Zhu Ming said: "Hanyang also has a shipyard, you organize craftsmen to build this kind of Ezhou warship."

Yingxuan said: "I only remember the general shape of the ship, but I don't have any blueprints. Only Ezhou shipbuilders can build this kind of Ezhou warship."

"Can you get the blueprints?" Ju Ming asked.

Yingxuan is unwilling to fight against the old master, but must help the new master.

Zhu Ming had already promised him that he would not be allowed to fight directly with Xiang Zhong's army.Yingxuan is very grateful for being so magnanimous, but now helping Ju Ming build a warship must be to deal with Zhong Xiang.

Zhu Ming said with a smile: "I didn't even call in the troops in Sichuan to fight Zhong Xiang. After the victory, I made peace with Zhong Xiang. Apart from being afraid of his navy, the bigger reason was that I didn't take Zhong Xiang seriously. .My ambition is to conquer the world and rebuild the universe. Now you are going to build warships, and these warships will eventually sail to the south of the Yangtze River!"

Yingxuan could only answer: "There are some old departments of mine over there at Ezhou Shipyard, maybe they can get the blueprints secretly."

"I'll leave it to you." Zhu Ming could not refuse.

Yingxuan handed over his command and went to Hanyang with an errand.

Ju Ming continued to look at the information of the Shipbuilding Department, and there were actually many overseas records describing overseas countries and ports.Through those descriptions, it is clear that Chinese businessmen have been to Africa, rather than relying entirely on Arab businessmen to trade with Africa.

This can also be proved by the archaeological unearthed in later generations. The Chinese coins unearthed on the east coast of Africa only had single digits in the Tang and Ming dynasties. Just ten coins were unearthed in the Qing Dynasty, and more than 200 coins in the Song Dynasty were unearthed.

In order to attack the southeast in the future, it is necessary to quickly occupy the Shibo Division and obtain more talents and materials. What Li Bangyan sent was only a rough document.

Zhu Ming had a working meal at noon, and Li Yanxian and Yan Ping came hand in hand. They came to bid farewell and were about to go to Jingmen to join the cavalry.

Li Yanxian's errand was to teach cavalry melee combat skills.

Most of the soldiers under Chen Ziyi's command were Hebei cavalry who surrendered.The cavalry of the Song Dynasty only practiced the method of riding, shooting and close combat for a long time, and completely neglected it. Chen Ziyi and his subordinates had to figure it out on their own.

Li Yanxian, on the other hand, is good at close combat on horseback and has learned many moves from the Xixia people. It is just right for him to teach the cavalry.

Not only Chen Ziyi's cavalry had to practice, but also Deng Chun's three thousand light cavalry!

"Don't worry, Generalissimo, I promise to train the cavalry well!" Li Yanxian said, clasping his fists.

Zhu Ming warned: "You only teach the method of melee combat, and you can also give advice on riding and archery and formation battles, but you can't do it on your own, and lose the face of the two generals Deng and Chen."

Li Yanxian smiled and said: "Marshal, you are worrying too much. I also know that I have a bad mouth, but I still respect those who are capable."

Zhu Ming shook his head and said, "It's better to be more reserved. Deng Chun is introverted and modest. No matter what you say, he won't care about you. But Chen Ziyi is actually quite conceited, and it's better to save face. If you point out his wrongdoing on the spot He will probably accept mistakes and omissions, but he will inevitably feel unhappy. If you get along like this for a long time, the two of you will definitely have a rift. If you have any suggestions, don't say them in front of the soldiers, you can communicate with Chen Ziyi in private."

"I see." Li Yanxian remembered in his heart that he just likes to be straightforward, and he is not a fool who can't speak.

On the contrary, Li Yanxian is very understanding of people's hearts, he can mobilize the masses in times of crisis, and let the whole city go to the death to kill the enemy with him.

Zhu Ming smiled and said, "Go."

The two took orders to leave.

Since Han Shizhong captured Zhijiang, Zhu Ming expanded his army again by 6000 people, turning the militiamen under Han Shizhong and He Ji into regular soldiers.

The shortage of food and grass also expanded the army, of course to deal with the Jinren.

Not long after Li Yanxian left, Bai Chongwu came in again and reported: "Today, I have signed for [-] pairs of armor, [-] pairs of mail armor, [-] waist knives, and [-] gun heads, and they have been sent to various ministries for installation."

"Good!" Ju Ming expressed his satisfaction.

There are seven major ordnance stations in Sichuan, and each ordnance station is in charge of several Bingjiafang.

Now it is running at full speed, and as standardized as possible, the various processes are split up and the original assembly line operation is carried out.Compared with the traditional armor manufacturing, this approach may cause the responsible person to be unclear. Therefore, each process of each armor is inspected by experienced masters.

If something goes wrong, the responsibility lies with the quality inspector!
Most of the troops under Zhu Ming's command were captured or improvised.Especially the countless paper armors, which are scrapped after a few battles, and must be gradually replaced with high-quality soldiers.

In future battles with the Jin people, the armor coverage rate of regular soldiers must reach [-]%.

The eliminated equipment will also be replaced by patrol soldiers and soldiers, or even handed over to some civilians.

There are not many official duties today, Zhu Ming finished handling them, and strolled home in the middle of the afternoon.

He went straight to Zhong Miaoyun's courtyard and found Zhe Yanxiu there. He immediately smiled and said, "You two are really on good terms."

"All blessings, my lord!" The two girls quickly saluted.

Zhe Yanxiu greeted and explained: "I fight Shuanglu with Sister Zhong, but I can't beat her. My husband is here to help."

After speaking, he pulled Zhu Ming and walked into the house.

Seeing this, Zhong Miaoyun was quite surprised, because Zhe Yanxiu was too reckless, and Zhu Ming actually followed her, without showing the slightest displeasure.

This husband seems to have a good temper, not as violent and domineering as Zhe Yanxiu said.

Zhu Ming and Zhong Miaoyun sat opposite each other across the chessboard, Zhe Yanxiu stood behind Zhu Ming, even lay on Zhu Ming's shoulder, just watching them play chess like this.

The board game Shuanglu has been spread from China to the whole world, and has been changed into different versions. "Pu Shuang" written by the Song Dynasty records Beishuanglu, Guangzhou Shuanglu, Nanpi Shuanglu, and Japanese Shuanglu. , Dashi Shuanglu, Jinnah Shuanglu and many other ways to play.Later, there were even two continents in Europe, which were spread from Egypt for a second time.

They are now playing Northern Shuangriku, with a total of six dice and fifteen chess pieces for both the black and white sides.

If cheating is not possible, this thing is half skill and half luck.

"Madam please first." Zhu Ming said.

"I'm rude." Zhong Miaoyun picked up the dice cup and shook it.

She was watching while playing chess, but her attention was not on the chessboard.

When I first came to Xiangyang, I saw Zhu Ming from afar.But observing at a close distance at this moment is a new feeling, and the more Zhong Miaoyun looks at it, the more satisfied he feels.

That day I only saw Ju Ming's majesty, but today I found that he was extremely handsome and had a calm demeanor in his every move.

And, um... elegant.

"Sister Chong, you made the wrong move," Zhe Yanxiu said suddenly, "You play chess with me, and you are that good. You play chess with your husband, but you deliberately walk around. Could it be that you deliberately please him?"

Zhong Miaoyun came to his senses and blushed: "Can you regret the move?"

Zhu Ming said with a smile: "Regret, I will not be an example."

Zhong Miaoyun held the chess pieces, but looked at Zhu Ming, thinking: Husband looks pretty when he smiles.

This kind of girl seems to be a face control.

(End of this chapter)