Ming Dynasty: He was ordered to give lectures in prison, but Lao Zhu eavesdropped and made people nu

Chapter 370 How to build a deep-sea warship

Lin Che took out a pen and paper and simply sketched out the shape of the battleship.

Pointing to his flat bottom, he said: "Although the Ming warship is huge, its flat bottom seems to be seriously insufficient in its ability to withstand wind and waves."

"Most of the time we can only rely on inland rivers and offshore navigation, and it is difficult to use it to cross the ocean."

Zhu Xi was shocked by Lin Che's way of painting the battleship vividly with just a few strokes.

But I disagree with what he said.

"Sir, don't you know that the climate in the deep sea is terrifying and unpredictable, and there is no supply at all."

"On the contrary, walking along the coastline can not only avoid the wind and waves that can capsize the ship, but also replenish water and food anytime and anywhere."

"In comparison, there is no benefit at all in sailing in the deep sea. Even if my Ming navy cannot go far into the deep sea, is this not a flaw?"

In this era, Ming Dynasty's understanding of the ocean basically comes from the experience accumulated in offshore battles with Japanese slaves on the southeast coast.

Zhu Xi had heard Tang He talk about some ocean knowledge before.

In his subconscious mind, he believed that offshore voyage was the correct way to sail.

As for going deep into the deep sea, it's completely courting death.

Faced with Zhu Xi's doubts, Lin Che casually drew a simple coastline between the Ming Dynasty and America.

Then, a straight line was drawn between the two.

He smiled: "Didn't I teach you that a straight line is the shortest between two points?"

"If the Ming Dynasty's colonial scope was limited to Southeast Asia, the offshore fleet would indeed be enough."

"But if it wants to compete with the barbarians of Europa, then the Ming Dynasty must have its own deep-sea fleet."

Even through the Bering Strait, Ming Dynasty could reach America.

But the journey was too long.

Moreover, the places we passed through in the early stages were all worthless frozen soil.

Not even a supply depot could be established.

If the Ming Dynasty colonizes this route, although the risk is not great, the immigration efficiency will also be very low.

Compared to Europa, which is across the sea from the American continent.

If the Ming Dynasty did not carry out reforms on sea ships, it would be a disaster.

At the very least, in the fight for land in the Americas, they will inevitably become the loser due to insufficient population.

"My Ming Dynasty is so far away from this new continent?"

This was not the first time that Zhu Xi had seen a nautical map of the Americas.

But this was the first time that Lin Che drew the location of Europa.

After comparing the two items, he finally understood why Mr. Lin said that the inability to sail in deep sea was a flaw of the Ming Dynasty fleet.

After all, the American continent is right on Europa's doorstep.

If Ming Dynasty could not go straight to the deep sea and shorten the voyage to America.

No matter how large the native population is, if it cannot be transported to the New World, it will only become a loser in the battle for colonization of the Americas.

Zhu Xi will never allow such fertile land to fall into the hands of Europa barbarians.

He quickly asked Lin Che: "Sir, how should the Ming Dynasty solve the problem of the fleet being unable to sail straight into the deep sea."

After hearing this, Lin Che took out a piece of white paper again and started sketching on it.

Then he pointed to the freshly produced drawings and said: "If the Ming Dynasty fleet wants to go straight into the deep sea, it only needs to change the bottom of the ship to a sharp bottom, and then replace the hard sails with soft sails."

Such a simple answer made Zhu Xi unable to react for a moment.

It was Zhu Bai who stretched his neck, looked at the unheard-of new ship on the drawing, and asked in disbelief: "Sir, as for changing the bottom of the bed and the softness and hardness of the sails."

"Being able to swim unimpeded in the turbulent deep sea? This is..." Zhu Bai wanted to say that Lin Che's words were a bit exaggerated.

Although he is not very old, he likes to have contact with generals such as Tang He and Fu Youwen, and he also knows something about the sea.

In addition, he is very curious and always likes to get to the bottom of things. Unlike Zhu Zhen, who only likes military affairs and has little interest in other things.

To a certain extent, he knows more about the dangers of the ocean than Zhu Xi.

Even if you are casual, you can't believe that changing the flat bottom to a pointed bottom can withstand the wind and waves raised by the sea that can engulf a giant ship.

Zhu Xi almost had similar thoughts in his mind.

But he's seen it many times.

Lin Che used simple means to solve a problem that has troubled the world for a long time.

Randomly, Zhu Ping slapped Zhu Bai on the head.

He taught me a lesson: "Sir, if you say it's okay, then it will definitely work. Don't you even understand the principle of cleverness but not work?"

Zhu Bai curled his lips. He just asked a question and got slapped inexplicably.

But Zhu Ping's confident words of reprimand really made him dare not feel even the slightest bit dissatisfied.

After all, in the opinion of Zhu Bai, who received Confucian education.

Regardless of whether Lin Che was right or not, it was already very deviant for him to question his husband's behavior.

That is to say, Lin Che usually had no airs, so he temporarily put the issue before respecting his teacher.

Zhu Bai immediately bowed and apologized: "Sir, I shouldn't have questioned your words just now. Please don't take offense."

"There's nothing to apologize for."

Lin Che's attitude towards Zhu Xi and Zhu Bai was surprisingly good. If Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were present, he would not even bother to talk to them.

Lin Che helped the poor Zhu Bai up, raised her hand and gave Zhu Xi, who was still snickering, a blow to his head.

He lectured: "You kid, after listening to my lessons for so long, have you even forgotten the rules?"

"If you have any questions about the troops I'm talking about, you can ask directly. After all, the truth becomes clearer the more you discern it!"

"If you bully your brother again because of this problem, you should reflect on it for a few days and then come to class!"

When Lin Che was giving lectures, she never prohibited students from asking questions.

Because he felt that it was meaningless just to point out the country by himself.

The best way to pass the time is to have unbridled oral fun with everyone.

After teaching Zhu Ming a lesson, Lin Che stretched out her hand and rubbed Zhu Bai's forehead, and said with a smile: "If you have any questions from now on, just ask them directly. If he dares to blow your mind again, I will help you give it back."

"Thank you, sir."

Zhu Chong did not expect that Lin Che would come forward for him, and he was immediately moved and bowed repeatedly.

"I said, don't do so much nonsense here."

Lin Che helped Zhu Bai up and emphasized classroom discipline again.

Then he pointed to the drawing he drew and answered Zhu Bai's question: "The biggest reason why a pointed bottom boat can withstand wind and waves is that its pointed bottom destroys the tension of the sea surface."

"And the thrust generated by the rippling sea waves constantly acts on both sides of its pointed bottom, causing the ship to achieve an unexpected balance."

Hearing Lin Che's description of the pointed-bottomed boat, Zhu Bai couldn't help but ask: "Sir, are you saying that the pointed-bottomed boat is like a tumbler in the sea?"

"No matter how hard the waves push it, it can return to a balanced state and never be knocked into the deep sea by the waves?"

Lin Che glanced at Zhu Bai in surprise.

I didn't expect this kid to give such an apt metaphor.

(End of this chapter)