Zhenguan Chang'an Xiaofangzheng

Treasure ships cruised on the waters of Goguryeo and even reached the waters west of Pyongyang.

No matter how capable Qian Gaisuwen is, nervousness is inevitable.

The punches that are thrown are fierce, and the fists that are not released are scary.

Of course Qian Gaisuwen understood that Pyongyang was surrounded by troops. Not only was the city defense intact, but some targeted traps had already been laid.

Although Lai Huer failed to attack Pyongyang, it still left a huge psychological shadow on the Goguryeo people.

What if?
If it happens again, who can guarantee that the Tang army will not be able to break through the city wall of Pyongyang?
No, there is no need to break it. As long as a cannon stone hits the city wall of Pyongyang, it will be a huge mockery of Qian Gaisuwen.

Although the Qian family controls the military and political affairs of Goguryeo, it does not mean that the royal family has no supporters. Otherwise, Qian Gaisuwen would not mind letting Goguryeo change to another royal family.

If the prestige is damaged and people loyal to the Gao family make trouble again at this time, although Qian Gaisuwen can stabilize the situation in Goguryeo, he will inevitably have a headache.

Goguryeo's navy was already weak and had no power to fight back in the face of the huge treasure ships. They could only watch helplessly as the Hao Navy troops swept over the docks one by one and smashed the Goguryeo warships to pieces.

Qian Pure Land feels more distressed than anyone else.

After all, throughout Goguryeo, his brother Qian Gaisuwen was in charge of military affairs, and he was in charge of money and food. These damaged warships were all money!
Liaodong has been lost, and nearly half of the source of tax revenue has been lost. If ginseng could not open up a source of wealth, Qian Jingtu would have given up his career long ago.

Wild ginseng has been harvested in large quantities for many years. Although the mountains and forests of Goguryeo are suitable for ginseng growth, how can there be so much wild ginseng to dig?

As early as more than ten years ago, Qian Jingtu had people try to plant ginseng seeds in the mountains and forests. The planting area was relatively dense. Regardless of whether it was good or not, it was definitely incomparable to wild ginseng, but the medicinal effect was still there.

Some people are trying to grow it in the fields. Good guy, the taste of ten-year-old ginseng is not much different from that of radish. The pharmacist determined that it has no medicinal effect.

Therefore, Qian Pure Land really didn't have many copper coins in his pocket.

It’s not that I haven’t tried to besiege the treasure ship with hundreds of ships of all sizes in the entire sea area. Unfortunately, the effect is very touching. With only one collision angle, it was like Hai Dongqing flying into the chicken coop and tearing Goguryeo’s carefully prepared layout to pieces.

In the face of absolute strength, all conspiracies and tricks will not work.

fire attack?

Overthinking, Yan Liben thought of this problem when making it. Every wooden board inside and outside the treasure ship was painted with a layer of paint. Even if it was burned by fire, it could withstand it for a long time.

Young Qian Nanjian said: "Since there is nothing we can do against the Tang army on the sea, and we have ordered the common people and cities along the coast to move thirty miles away, we are not allowed to go to the sea at all to drive away the Tang army."

Mr. Qian frowned: "In this case, the western sea area of ​​Goguryeo doesn't mean giving it away?"

Qian Nanjian raised his orchid fingers, covered his mouth with his palms and smiled: "Oh, my dear brother, what do you mean, is there a way to compete with the Tang army on the sea? You are worthy of being the successor of my Qian family, can you let me learn from you? ?”

Mr. Qian has a trick, but he is unwilling to give up the interests of the sea area and roars unwillingly. How could he know that Mr. Qian is so yin and yang?

Qian Gaisuwen frowned: "Erlang is so talkative! If you imitate the eunuch's talk again, do you believe that you will be cut off to serve the Treasure King?"

Qian Nanjian lowered his hands and replied solemnly: "Follow Mo Lizhi's instructions."

No wonder Qian Gaisuwen is partial. For most people, the eldest son is the legal heir of the entire family.

On the other hand, "nothing is allowed to go into the sea". Although it is very negative, it is still a countermeasure.

A large no-man's land appeared on the entire west coast of Goguryeo, causing Fan Zheng to draw his sword and look around in confusion - you sent the navy out, and everyone had fun!

In the end, it was Seng Xincheng's soldiers who went ashore to investigate and gave a clear answer - the coastal area was deserted.

It's negative, but it works.

The Zhushui Army could only return half a year later. Unfortunately, even the ballast stones could not be returned as gifts.
-
The Xu Shui army returned to Laizhou Bay proudly and met Yan Liben in Ye County.

The navy division had its own daily organization, and Liu Renyuan became the captain of the navy division and stayed on the coast for a long time.The wealth seized from Changkou and the wealth "borrowed" from the coast of Goguryeo, after deducting the portion due to the soldiers, was more than enough to offset the cost of building the treasure ship. Yan Liben, who was of a very high family background, smiled from ear to ear and kept saying "no loss".

As for whether to build a second, third, or countless ships, that is a matter for the princes of the court to consider.

In later generations, the sun never set on almost colonizing the world. There were many reasons for its decline, but it was also related to the difficulty in maintaining many ocean-going ships.

Fan Zheng also said that the difficulty of maintaining the relationship should be considered by Lu Chengqing, who is not in his position and does not plan his affairs.

The majesty of the Zhushui Army on the sea has its own reputation in the Ming Dynasty. It is inconvenient for Fan Zheng, the first initiator, to say more, lest he be suspected of being self-proclaimed.

Yan Liben really boasted about himself. With his world-famous painting skills, he painted several huge pictures, vividly depicting the treasure ships and the folk houses in Laizhou Bay. The comparison of sizes is clear at a glance.

As soon as the scroll was unfolded, there were bursts of exclamations of exclamation. The emperor was leisurely fascinated in front of the scroll and wished he could go on an expedition in person.

Cheng Mingzhen demonstrated the smoothness and sharpness of the treasure ship, but also sharply pointed out its shortcomings.

The biggest problem is still mismatch.

The treasure ship is paired with the warships, falcons, sailing boats, and yachts used today, just like holding a wine jar in a person's arms, but pouring the wine directly into a thumb-sized wine glass.

These characters see things from a very tricky perspective, and even Fan Zheng cannot deny these shortcomings.

Treasure ships in history had to be equipped with many two thousand material ships and other ships of different specifications to be considered a complete fleet.

However, Yan Liben can build a treasure ship, but can a much smaller supporting ship be difficult for him?
Therefore, Fan Zheng said nothing and watched as Yan Liben boasted: "Your Majesty will give me a few years and I will be a prisoner to resolve this matter!"

The emperor said nothing, but looked at Fan Zheng fiercely.

Like talk?
Do you know that I haven’t sewed a new calf-nosed crotch for several years, and the waistband of the trousers is tight?
The treasure ship led me to save money and food, but you told me that I still need many supporting ships?

Fan Zheng raised his scepter and said, "I forgot to report the results. This time I went to Changkou for exchanges and 'borrowed' enough property to make up for the cost of building the treasure ship."

The emperor's smile instantly bloomed: "Make it! The general will work hard to make it!"

He has not forgotten the cowhide that Fan Zheng once boasted about, and he still misses Shi Jian Yinshan.

It's such a good place, but it's a pity that Japan's mining capabilities are not good enough. Isn't it right for Datang to help?

Zou Jiujiu, the imperial censor, came out to spoil the fun: "I, Zou Jiujiu, have something unclear. Marquis Huarong said that he 'borrowed' some property from Goguryeo. I don't know when it will be returned?"

The emperor looked sideways, with a fierce look.

The money that came into my pocket, will you return it?

Do you want to die?

die?
Fan Zheng responded: "Something you borrow must be repaid, and the right path has undergone vicissitudes of life."

The emperor's eyes were filled with astonishment.

Fan Qing, you have changed!

"When Changkou returns to the Tang Dynasty, he should return it in the form of rent reduction or exemption." Fan Zheng replied calmly.

"That's right!"

The emperor immediately clapped his hands in peace.

Zou Jiujiu was speechless. (End of chapter)