Chapter 371 Danmin

Lin Che smiled and nodded: "You are right. In a certain way, a pointed-bottom boat is indeed like a tumbler in the sea."

"If there is no hurricane weather, there is basically no possibility that the pointed-bottomed boat will sink to the bottom of the sea."

"Furthermore, the sails of pointy-bottomed ships are soft sails, which are very suitable for windless sailing. Not only are they fast, but they also require less tax than hard sailing ships. They are very suitable for colonial trade."

It wasn't that Lin Che was deliberately exaggerating, the Europeans were a soft sailing boat with a sharp bottom.

In fact, this thing is indeed the best long-distance voyage ship before the steel battleship.

After Zhu Bai was excited, he asked with some worry: "Sir, since the new type of sea ship you designed has so many advantages, doesn't it mean that our Ming Dynasty ships are useless?"

The warships of the Ming Dynasty were considered large warships in the world, and the cost of building them was not cheap.

If it turns into a pile of scrap wood because of the emergence of new ships.

Doesn't that mean that all the money spent before has been wasted?

"What are you thinking about?"

Lin Che didn't understand Zhu Bai's strange thinking at all.

He picked up the pen and said while drawing: "It is not difficult to change a flat-bottomed boat into a pointed-bottomed boat."

"Just modify the position of the keel, translate the position of the mast, and change the way some decks are laid."

"You can transform a treasure ship that can only sail offshore into a warship that travels all over the world."

The drawings Lin Che drew this time were the best iterative plans for treasure ships drawn by later generations of treasure ship enthusiasts based on the history of ship development.

Moreover, some local tycoons built treasure ships in the same way and conducted various launching experiments.

It was discovered that the data of this ship in all aspects far exceeded the invincible battleships that the major powers had blown into the sky in the era of sailing battleships.

"The new sea-going ships can travel long distances in the deep sea and require less tax than treasure ships."

"And now Ming Dynasty's ships can be upgraded and modified without any problems."

In the secret room next door.

Zhu Yuanzhang suspected that he had heard wrongly.

Until he subconsciously repeated what Lin Che said.

Zhu Biao, whose face was full of shock, finally recovered from his disbelief.

He swallowed and said, "Father, you heard me right. Mr. Lin did say that."

Liu Sanwu, who was standing aside, was also inexplicably shocked at this moment.

You know, they just encountered the problem of insufficient sailors in the court today.

As a result, Zhu Xi didn't even mention it yet.

Lin Che couldn't help but talk about this issue herself, and even drew a drawing of a new type of ship.

What kind of evil existence is this?

Liu Sanwu didn't know whether this was a coincidence or not, Lin Che wanted to talk about the navy.

Therefore, we have studied in advance the problem of still being able to sail long distances if we don’t need many sailors.

Or is it because his divination method has reached the point of being unpredictable.

So that we can discover new problems encountered by the Ming Dynasty at any time.

Although the three people in the secret room next door have not yet seen the drawings of the new ship.

But they already admired Lin Che more and more for her knowledge as deep as the vast ocean.

After Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a moment, he ordered to Zhu Biao: "Boss, after you get the blueprint of the new ship."

"Except for the warships on daily patrol, the remaining ships of the Navy must undergo the transformation mentioned by Mr. Lin."

"Moreover, the recruitment and training of sailors must also be accelerated. I must form a new fleet before Hu Yunqiang comes back."

When it comes to Zhu Yuanzhang's previous conquest of Japan, he is only 70% sure.

Now there are drawings provided by Lin Che for a new type of ship that can withstand wind and waves.

He already has 90% confidence that the Ming soldiers will not die in the waves heading to Japan in the future.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang was full of great talents and strategies.

He didn't even notice the bitterness on Zhu Biao's face after hearing his order.

Modifying a ship is a trivial matter, all you need to do is send out the money. Just watch them construct according to the drawings.

But the problem lies with the sailors.

After all, no matter how few sailors a ship requires, it still needs dozens or hundreds of people.

But now Ming Dynasty can no longer find any old sailors who have become an official.

From now on, until the war against Japan begins, I'm afraid it will still be half-baked.

However, the murder did not wait for Zhu Biao to complain to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Gengbi suddenly sounded, Zhu Bai's curious voice.

"Sir, your method of transforming the treasure ship is certainly skillful and exquisite, but our Ming Dynasty has banned the sea for many years."

"Where can I find so many sailors who can skillfully operate ships and sail long distances?"

"Unless you can also come up with a quick way to train qualified sailors."

Zhu Bai’s question was intentional.

On the way to the prison today, Zhu Ping and Zhu Bai talked about this topic when discussing the course.

Zhu Bai then wrote this down, wanting to feel his presence with Lin Che and Zhu Yuanzhang for once.

Lin Che's face was immediately filled with questions.

He felt that his students were too serious in some areas.

It was an ordinary special and oral pleasure.

What are these two guys doing? It seems like they really intend to build a navy. ,

Lin Che couldn't help but complain: "Most sailors rely on experience, so how can there be a quick fix?"

As soon as these words came out, the expectation in Zhu Ping's eyes instantly turned into disappointment and shock that could not be concealed.

Because in his memory, his husband was able to give solutions to any problems he encountered.

Never before has the impossibility been expressed so bluntly as it is today.

Lin Che was stung by Zhu Ping's disappointed gaze.

He couldn't help but feel even more speechless.

I thought about it.

Lin Che still gave an alternative answer.

"Although I can't train instant sailors, in the coastal areas of Ming Dynasty, there are hundreds of thousands of people who make a living at sea."

"They have been playing waves in the sea since they were young. They are not afraid of wind and waves, and they are also familiar with various hydrology and geography."

"With just a little training, they can become a good group of sailors."

However, Zhu Ming's eyes did not change at all.

He shook his head and sighed: "Sir, although there are many fishermen along the coast of Ming Dynasty, they are unwilling to serve the imperial court, so..."

"Who told you about the fishermen?"

Lin Che interrupted Zhu Ping angrily.

He knocked on the kid's forehead and snorted: "I'm talking about the people who live on the sea."

The people of Dan are too far away from a prince like Zhu Ping.

So much so that after Lin Che said this word.

He even asked in surprise: "Sir, what are Danmin?"

And in the secret room next door.

Zhu Biao had already explained to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Father, the ancestors of the Dan people are the Baiyue people, and they have been living on boats since the Qin Dynasty."

"They usually make a living by fishing and rarely communicate with the people on the shore."

"Because it was of no benefit to the Ming Dynasty and could not pay taxes, the Ministry of Household Affairs set up a separate household registration for the clan."

(End of this chapter)

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