Ji Tang

Chapter 1081 Shocked!

After hearing Yao Chang's words, Gu Yanzhi sneered without thinking: "Compared with Mingzhou? It's still far behind!"

"Don't be dissatisfied. This victory in the naval battle has completely connected the East and the West in the Tang Dynasty. As long as this news spreads, countries from the West that come to trade will definitely flock to Mingzhou Port, which is the closest to them."

When he said this, he deliberately glanced at Liu Zhan and said, "Where do you think they will choose to trade first?"

"you"

Liu Zhan was furious. He became anxious when he heard this. If this was true, then the gap between the two ports would widen rapidly. This was not what he wanted to see.

"Hmph, don't be too proud, I Dengzhou will naturally have the advantages of Dengzhou. But don't have such benefits and still lose to me in Dengzhou, that would be embarrassing!"

The so-called colleagues are enemies, and this is no exception in the officialdom.

But Gu Yanzhi didn't care and said: "What does that have to do with me? Anyway, I am about to enter the court. If you defeat Mingzhou, you can only say that the current Mingzhou officials are not good. What does it have to do with me, Gu?"

"You are shameless!"

"Oh! Each other!"

Regardless of the two sarcastic guys, they said that after Cheng Yaojin and his men arrived at Dengzhou Port at full speed, they saw the naval warship that was about to dock. Even with the way he was born, the experience of half a lifetime of fighting was still in front of his eyes. The battleship was so shocked.

No matter how powerful the Tang Dynasty Navy was said in court, it is impossible to imagine the power of such a warship without seeing it with your own eyes.

He really didn't dare to think about the spectacular scene when thousands of such warships gathered together. He heard that the Great Eater and the Tang Dynasty's warships totaled more than 1000 warships. He really didn't dare to think about such a shocking scene.

"Everyone who saw a battleship for the first time was shocked by its size and majesty. In the past, we did not dare to set foot in the sea. That was because our shipbuilding technology and navigation technology were not good."

"But now facts show that as long as the ship is strong enough and strong enough, and continues to explore navigation technology, the sea will be no different from the land."

"And both shipbuilding technology and navigation technology are extremely complex. A country without a system and huge national power cannot support such consumption."

"Therefore, once they take the lead in navigation and shipbuilding technology, it is impossible for other countries to catch up in a short period of time. Even if they have our warships, without systematic training, they are simply worthless in front of our Datang Navy. If you mention it, it will only become a target.”

Yao Chang looked fascinated. He was one of the people who watched the Tang Navy grow up.Ever since Ji Song went south to grab food and save millions of people, the strength of the Tang Dynasty navy has been growing stronger.

From the initial three 20-stone battleships to the [-]-stone giant ships, as long as the materials and financial resources are sufficient, you can build as many as you want.The time spent in this process is less than [-] years.

"Gong Hao once said that battleships are the best thing that can reflect a comprehensive strength."

"This is something I deeply agree with!"

"At least, after the great defeat of the cannibals, for at least tens or hundreds of years, our Datang navy will be the most powerful existence on the sea in the world. The huge sea area and the endless resources on the sea will be allowed to be taken by our Datang. .”

Cheng Yaojin looked at Yao Chang, who was full of longing, and at other officials who were accustomed to him.Looking at the soldiers behind him who had not yet come to their senses, he sighed.

Not only the Tang Dynasty was invincible, Ji Qing, Liu Xiancheng, Wang Xuance, Liu Rengui, Shen Zhen, and even Xue Li.These young people of the Tang Dynasty are all closely related to the Navy of the Tang Dynasty.

As long as these people are still there, as long as they can pass on these precious navigation experience.It is foreseeable that in the future, there will be a group of groups in the Tang Dynasty that are not weaker than the generals and the military nobles of Longxi.

They have navigation and combat experience that no one else can match, and they have inextricable connections with the Tang Navy.In the future, as the Tang Dynasty pays more and more attention to overseas affairs, they will also be taken seriously by the court.

Different from the army on the mainland, even if the Tang Dynasty navy fleet stretches across the sea, it is like a dragon on the sea.But it was only at sea, and his harm to the imperial power was far less than that of the army on land.

Most of the strength of the navy comes from the strength of the battleships. Once there are no battleships, they are no different from the general army.

In this way, it can not only win a lot of benefits for the Tang Dynasty, but also represent the strength of a country's army, and it will not pose a threat to the imperial power. What emperor and courtiers don't like it?
He can now imagine that in the future, the court will pay more and more attention to the construction of the navy. This will be an inevitable trend. He is somewhat glad that his son went to sea this time.

What I thought was an act of returning a favor might become another way out for the Cheng family in the future.

He has already thought about it, the virgin generation is basically stereotyped, and it is impossible to make big changes.But at least half of the grandchildren will have to be thrown into the sea.

"Woo~"

A low and melodious horn sound sounded, and ten huge warships were seen slowly approaching the dock.

"Let's go with me to meet our great hero!"

Cheng Yaojin took the lead and walked towards the dock.

"The Grand Manager of Nankai Road, under the command of Duke Xie, and the commander of the Nanhai Navy of the Tang Dynasty."

"Gu Yanzhi, meet the general!"

Cheng Yaojin laughed loudly, stepped forward to help Gu Yanzhi up, and said, "Okay, okay, I've heard Ziyi mention your name a long time ago, but I didn't expect that someone like you would appear again in the Jiangdong Gu family."

"I don't dare to praise you as a general!"

Gu Yanzhi said lightly, after experiencing life and death, he realized that the things he cared about before seemed so ridiculous now!

Faced with Gu Yanzhi's indifference, Cheng Yaojin stretched out his hand for a moment, but quickly returned to normal.

But he cursed in his heart, thinking that there was no simple Gu Yanzhi around Ji Song. Even he couldn't look down on the mediocre Gu Yanzhi before.

And he has heard that His Majesty is very optimistic about this person. In addition, he has been operating in Mingzhou for many years and has unique insights into the sea and the development of people's livelihood. This can be seen from the annual increase in tax revenue in Mingzhou.

"Can you take me to the ship to have a look?"

Cheng Yaojin said with a rare hint of embarrassment: "To be honest, this is the first time I saw such a majestic battleship. I feel very uncomfortable. If I don't go up and have a look, I'm afraid I won't even be able to sleep tonight."

"look."

To be honest, Gu Yanzhi was unwilling in his heart.

Liu Zhan had just made it clear that Cheng Yaojin's purpose of coming was to escort Maimeng, the governor of Dashi.But this is their credit, how can they let outsiders escort them?
But what can he do after learning about His Majesty's will?
Although you can't stop it, you can still vent your bad breath.As for worrying about being retaliated against by this gangster?Haha, he could only say that he was overthinking it.

His position after becoming president of Chang'an will probably be that of Qilin Pavilion's counselor for political affairs. If he gets too close to Cheng Yaojin, the chief minister of Wuying Pavilion, I'm afraid he won't be able to stay in Chang'an for long, right?
The emperor can send this person here, I'm afraid it's not just for the obvious reason, but to create a gap between them, I'm afraid it's the real purpose.

Take a deep breath, what an imperial power, with this movement and silence, people have to follow the emperor's will.But what if you can understand it?This is a conspiracy!
"This is serious, please!"

Since he couldn't stop it, Naji tried his best to take the initiative, so he said with a dark face.

Cheng Yaojin didn't care either. Since he came to share the credit with others, he had to be prepared to be disliked.This scene is nothing to him!
Soon, he reached the deck through the hanging ladder. Only then did he realize that he had underestimated the battleship.

Looking at the shiny crossbows above, as well as the soldiers with bright armor and their arrogance that was different from ordinary soldiers, he knew that this would be a well-deserved elite division.

"I came back in a hurry this time. Many things could not be transported back to the Tang Dynasty. I could only load ten ships of goods at random. Gu Yanzhi raised his eyebrows, pointed to the three battleships behind him and said: "Those three ships were originally loaded with food. People's military pay, including 50 gold coins, 300 million silver coins, dozens of boxes of other gold and silver jewelry, and various gold, precious spices, gems, and rare treasures they snatched from the indigenous people. "

"And a thousand captives."

He said with some pity: "It's just that the time is too hasty, otherwise if we plunder everything, I'm afraid there will be a lot more."

Not only was Cheng Yaojin severely shocked, but Yao Chang and Liu Zhan on the side were not much better either.

"What? You said the three ships are all filled with gold, silver and jewelry?"

Although Gu Yanzhi was very arrogant in his heart, he still said modestly: "Haha, it's not worth mentioning, it's not worth mentioning. What is this? This time, they captured more than [-] warships of more than [-] stones from the cannibal. What is it compared to these?”

Now Yao Chang was anxious, and quickly took Gu Yanzhi's arm and said excitedly: "You said that more than 500 warships with a weight of more than 500 stones were captured?"

Gu Yanzhi nodded reservedly: "Well, just a lot more. If some warships were not seriously damaged, blocked the waterway, and were sunk by the soldiers, it would still be usable if you spend some time and repair them."

"Okay, you guys are very good!"

Liu Zhan and Yao Chang looked at the angry Gu Yanzhi, with no concealment of envy, jealousy and hatred in their eyes.Are you fucking sinking battleships?

"What are you doing? Isn't it just more than 500 warships? As for that?"

Cheng Yaojin still didn't know what these more than 500 warships meant at this time. He was confused when he saw Liu Zhan and Yao Chang were so excited that they almost knelt down to Gu Yanzhi.

"As for?"

Liu Zhan looked at Cheng Yaojin like a fool, which made Cheng Yaojin very angry. He wanted to let this guy know his inferiority, but Yao Chang stopped him.

"The General doesn't know something. Five hundred ships may not seem like a lot, but do you know how many warships we have built in the past ten years?"

Cheng Yaojin was stunned and said without thinking: "Including the warships sent to the South China Sea over the past year, if I remember correctly, there should be more than [-] ships, right?"

"Not bad!"

Yao Chang smiled bitterly and said: "But what you don't know is that among the more than 400 ships, almost one-third are converted from large merchant ships, and there are only more than [-] real warships."

"And these are all the warships that have been owned by our Tang Dynasty for more than ten years."

"In other words, if we start building the warships captured by Mr. Xi this time, it will probably take 20 years to build that many."

"So, this war not only eliminated the main force of the Great Cannibal, but also earned Datang a fleet no less powerful than the Tang Nanhai Navy?"

Cheng Yaojin was also stunned. Not only did this battle not waste people and money, but he also made a damn profit?And still make a lot of money!

If those people in the court knew about this, would they go crazy with joy?
"Not bad! Does the general know the value of these more than 500 warships now? Taking a step back, if the court does not build a new fleet, it can still make a lot of money by selling these more than 500 warships. .”

"Without further ado, there are a lot of people rushing to get a three-thousand-stone battleship with one hundred thousand guan. Do you think you can make a profit from this?"

Cheng Yaojin used his little arithmetic to calculate, and he found that all powers were at the level of 100 gu, one ship was worth 1000 guan, ten ships were [-] million guan, [-] ships were [-] million guan, and the five hundred ships were worth [-] guan.
"Fifty million yuan?"

Yao Chang nodded: "This is the lowest price!"

"Oh my god, Ji Song, who has been stabbed a thousand times, are you fucking throwing boats? You are throwing money into the sea!"

Thinking of Ji Song ordering people to sink some warships that could still be used after repairs, his heart twitched.

"No, I will tell your Majesty right now that these warships must not be placed on you losers. They are all being used as targets. If we lose more, I won't be able to sleep at night!"

Then he glared at Gu Yanzhi fiercely: "You'd better be lucky that those warships can be transported back to the Tang Dynasty intact. If you dare to smash them again, I can guarantee that you still want the credit? Go to hell. !”

"That's what we captured"

"fart!"

"That's from the Tang Dynasty!"

"mine!"

"From the Tang Dynasty!"

"."

Well, Liu Zhan and Yao Chang looked at the two people who were fighting and shook their heads helplessly. At the same time, they felt sorry for those warships. If they could bring them back, even if they couldn't sell them for a big price, they could still make some money, right?
Why did it get smashed?

"Are you Maimon?"

The dim cabin was opened, and Maimon covered his eyes with his hands, trying to adapt to the strong light!

He was startled when he saw the person coming, but he quickly came to his senses and said in surprise: "Have you arrived in the mainland of the Tang Dynasty?"

Seeing Mai Meng who was in good mental and physical condition, Cheng Yaojin breathed a sigh of relief.It would be a headache if he received a Maimon who was about to die. It seemed that Ji Song also knew the importance and did a good job in this matter!

"Bring him out!"

"promise!"

Soon, when Maimon came to the deck, he looked around.

But when he saw the scene outside, he was stunned.

"Where is this?"

Looking at the endless pier, the crowds on the shore, and the countless merchant ships outside, he really couldn't imagine that there was such a prosperous port in the world?

Compared to here, the port in Dashi looks like a child!
"What? Surprised?"

An old but majestic voice sounded in his ears. He turned around stiffly and saw an old man with white hair but a burly figure.

"Who are you? Where have you taken me?"

Looking at Maimeng who had not yet recognized the reality, Cheng Yaojin suddenly lost interest in talking. With a wave of his hand, the soldiers he brought immediately took Maimeng off the ship.

Gu Yanzhi wanted to say something, but in the end he could only shake his head helplessly.
It’s hard to disobey the emperor’s order!
(End of this chapter)