Daming: Apocalypse of Longevity

Chapter 72

After Zhu Tianqi got the two warship models, he was in a good mood and said to a group of Thai and Western craftsmen: "In a few days, it will be the first day of the Ming Dynasty. Under the guidance of the officials of the Ministry of Etiquette, you can enjoy yourself in the capital." Have fun inside and experience the customs and customs of Ming Dynasty during this bustling Spring Festival. During this period, all consumption will be supported by the imperial court!"

After hearing this, the Thai and Western people temporarily put aside their depressed mood, and all saluted and thanked them: "Thank you, His Majesty the Emperor!"

It is probably only during the Yongle Dynasty that the Taixi people received such courtesy in the Ming Dynasty. This is a good signal for the Taixi people. It shows that the Ming Emperor treated his guests from across the ocean. They are still very welcome.

Later, Wang Yuanbao told Zhu Tianqi in a low voice that the banquet had been arranged, and Zhu Tianqi immediately ordered to "start the banquet."

These Taixi people have been coming to Haojing'ao for many years. They have been in contact with people from the Ming Dynasty all year round. They have become accustomed to Chinese food and learned to use chopsticks. They also learned about the etiquette at Ming Dynasty banquets before coming to the capital. He had done his homework, so nothing happened during the meal.

After lunch, Zhu Tianqi went directly back to Qianqing Palace. He couldn't wait to study the two warship models.

A group of Taixi people also left the Forbidden City under the leadership of Sun Yuanhua. Although the well-prepared Taixi people failed to achieve the expected goal when meeting the Ming Emperor, they were treated with unprecedented courtesy from the Ming Emperor. So overall I am very satisfied with the results of this interview.

Zhu Tianqi returned to Qianqing Palace and saw Zhang Yan sitting on a chair reading a book. He smiled and asked: "Queen, have you had lunch?"

Zhang Yan heard the sound and saw that it was Zhu Tianqi. She quickly put down the scroll in her hand, stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty, I have already eaten!"

Zhu Tianqi nodded, raised his arm and waved behind him, and saw four eunuchs carrying the two warship models into the palace gate. Zhang Yan couldn't help showing surprise when she saw these two beautifully made ships. A strange look came.

Zhu Tianqi pointed to his desk and ordered the eunuchs: "Place two long tables next to my desk, and place these two warship models next to my desk!"

After listening to the instructions, the eunuchs hurriedly moved two long tables and placed them on the side of Zhu Tianqi's desk. Then four eunuchs carrying the warship models placed the two warship models on the long table.

Zhang Yan then stepped forward and asked: "Your Majesty, these two big ships are..."

Zhu Tianqi smiled and stepped forward to introduce her: "These two warship models were just donated by the Taixi people. They are modeled after the appearance and structure of the two most powerful warships of the Taixi people at the moment. The one on the left is The smaller one is called the Carrack, and the big one on the right is called the Galen!"

Zhang Yan nodded, but couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty, which one is stronger or weaker between this Taixi warship and my Ming Dynasty warship?"

Zhu Tianqi didn't feel that there was anything wrong with Zhang Yan's question. Instead, he answered calmly: "If we don't care about actual combat and just talk about the level of shipbuilding, in fact, the warships built by our Ming Dynasty are not as good as those of the Westerners." As for warships, the Western warships are stronger than our Ming warships in terms of speed, maneuverability, gun load and firepower."

Zhang Yan couldn't help but be stunned when she heard this, and then she quickly apologized: "Your Majesty, calm down, I'm talking nonsense!"

Zhu Tianqi smiled at her and said: "It doesn't matter. If you can't compare with others, you have to admit it. Moreover, it is precisely because of this that we have to catch up. Now, although our Ming navy can defeat the Taixi people, warships, but this victory is based on numerical superiority. If one day the Taixi people form a fleet that is comparable in number to ours to invade our waters, then what will our Ming Dynasty rely on to resist it? What about their aggression?”

After hearing Zhu Tianqi's words, Zhang Yan couldn't help but feel a little pale. After all, in her understanding, the Ming Dynasty was a celestial kingdom. The situation Zhu Tianqi mentioned was something she had never thought of.

But Zhu Tianqi's words didn't sound like a joke. If one day the navy of the Ming Dynasty was defeated by those red-haired soldiers, it would probably be a greater disaster for the Ming Dynasty than the previous Japanese invasion.

"Your Majesty, what should I do, Ming Dynasty?"

Zhu Tianqi clenched his fist and said with a resolute face: "Of course we will build warships and train sailors to build a fleet that is far superior to the Taixi people, so that these Taixi people will not dare to look back!"

After saying this, Zhu Tianqi walked up to the two warship models, gently stroked the hulls and said: "If you want to defeat the Taixi people, you must first try to imitate their warships, and then study their warships." The first step for Ming Dynasty is to catch up with the opponent, and then the second step is to surpass the opponent!"

Zhang Yan looked at Zhu Tianqi's back, and suddenly felt a stronger kingly demeanor than before, making her feel as if she was looking up to Zhu Tianqi. She became more and more convinced that one day, her husband would create a prosperous age. , let all nations come to court, and the world will be convinced!

Zhu Tianqi took a deep breath, but suddenly turned around, smiled at Zhang Yan and asked: "By the way, Queen, have you tried on the clothes I gave you? Does it fit?"

Zhang Yan couldn't help but be stunned. She couldn't keep up with Zhu Tianqi's jumping thoughts. She was stunned for a long time before she came back to her senses and quickly replied: "Did your Majesty mean the two sets of clothes in the Nuan Pavilion? I don't know." His Majesty gave it to my concubine, so I haven’t dared to do it privately.”

After hearing this, Zhu Tianqi couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly, "Queen, those are the dresses and uniforms of Empress Ming. Apart from giving them to you, who else in the world is qualified to wear them?"

Zhang Yan then bowed to Zhu Tianqi, "Your Majesty said that I am stupid. I thank your Majesty for the reward and will try it on later!"

"Okay, you don't have to be polite to me!" Zhu Tianqi smiled warmly at her, "Go and give it a try. It's almost the New Year's Day. If there's something inappropriate and you want to change it, there's still time!"

"I obey!" Zhang Yan nodded in agreement, and then she couldn't wait to go back to Nuange to try on new dresses and regular clothes. Naturally, she felt happy from the bottom of her heart to be able to get the new clothes given to her by Zhu Tianqi. And happy!

Zhu Tianqi walked behind his desk, took out a pen and paper, and began to rely on his creative talent. He looked at the two warship models and began to draw structural drawings of each part of the warship on the paper.

As a science student, Zhu Tianqi can mark the data and proportions of each part in the drawing in more detail and accurately to ensure the accuracy of the drawing, so that Ming's craftsmen will not make mistakes as long as they follow the drawing.

　I wish you all a happy Lantern Festival!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)