I am the carpenter king

Emperor Tianqi returned to Beijing, and the news spread back to the capital quickly, and what happened in Nanjing naturally spread.But no one cares much, after all, the distance is too far, but it doesn't have much influence.

In November, Emperor Tianqi finally returned to Beijing, and the weather became colder.With the arrival of the first snow, the Ming Dynasty fell into silence.He handled a lot of government affairs in the palace, and was busy until December, when Emperor Tianqi breathed a sigh of relief.

On this day, Emperor Apocalypse brought people to the firearms factory, but he went on tour in micro-clothes.Xu Guangqi, who had received the news a long time ago, was already waiting here, wearing a cloak, although he was a little old, but Xu Guangqi's spirit was still very good.

Watching Emperor Tianqi get down from the proud son, Xu Guangqi hurriedly went up to greet him, saluted respectfully, and said: "My minister Xu Guangqi sees the emperor!" He didn't kneel down to salute, but bowed his hands to Emperor Tianqi, which was given by Emperor Tianqi. Xu Guangqi's privilege.

Walking in front of Xu Guangqi with a smile, he stretched out his hand to help Xu Guangqi up. Emperor Tianqi said as he walked, "You don't need to be too polite, Aiqing. I'm just going out on a tour in modest clothes, so don't pay attention to these vain etiquettes."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Xu Guangqi knew Emperor Tianqi's temperament, so he followed Emperor Tianqi inside.

"Xu Aiqing, has something good come out of the Martial Arts Institute recently?" Emperor Tianqi looked at Xu Guangqi with a smile. Regarding this question, Emperor Tianqi was looking forward to it the most.

Xu Guangqi had thought about it a long time ago. At this time, Emperor Tianqi's question was naturally in Xu Guangqi's heart.After thinking for a moment, he said, "The research on the steam engine that the emperor mentioned has not made much progress. Whether it is the quality of steel or other manufacturing processes, they have not reached the standard."

Hearing this news, Emperor Tianqi showed an unconcealable disappointment on his face.For the role of the steam engine, no one in later generations is unaware of it.The steam engine opened up a qualitative leap in human history, a leap that can widen the distance.

"Although the strength of the emperor's hundred steelmaking is enough, it has become a problem in terms of quantity and production. Whether it is used to make firearms or cast iron cannons, the quantity used is too huge. I don't think it is urgent to cast steam engines now. Time. What we need to do now is to improve the level of steel refining." Xu Guangqi carefully looked at Emperor Tianqi, this is the conclusion reached by the Institute of Martial Arts Research after research.

Nodding his head slowly, Emperor Tianqi smiled helplessly, he was still a little eager for quick success.This era is not the future!It is very rare to be able to achieve the current level.

"Xu Aiqing, keep talking!" Emperor Tianqi looked at Xu Guangqi with a smile, and he didn't seem to be disappointed or angry.

"Your Majesty, ironmaking is the key now! The Emperor told me about the blast furnace. I kept it in my heart. After such a long period of research, I have come up with a set of feasible methods. During this process, I I consulted the officials of the Ministry of Industry, the old iron-making craftsmen, and some Francois. The final conclusion is that it is feasible, and I ask the emperor to allow me to carry out the experiment." Xu Guangqi didn't know whether Emperor Tianqi would agree, because This is another sum of money.

Emperor Tianqi's investment in the Academy of Martial Arts Research is not insignificant, it can be said that he will give money if he asks for it.The manufacture of seagoing ships requires money.The weapons factory needs money to produce firearms, but the Military Research Institute still needs money.The newly-built National Military Academy and Imperial Academy.It's all about spending money.This time, Xu Guangqi was really not sure that Emperor Tianqi would agree to this iron-making blast furnace.

Frowning and thinking for a while, Emperor Tianqi glanced at Xu Guangqi, and said in a deep voice, "Xu Aiai, how is the shipyard going? What progress has the battleship made?"

"Reporting to the emperor, the first batch of forty warships should be completed by March. Later, there will be some supply ships and ships for special water battles. It will take about half a year. The emperor wants to use forty warships. I’m afraid we’ll have to wait until the end of next year to form a fleet.” Xu Guangqi didn’t know what Emperor Tianqi meant, thinking that Emperor Tianqi didn’t agree with his opinion, his face suddenly felt sad.

"Then can the current fleet be able to fight?" Emperor Tianqi looked at Xu Guangqi and said in a deep voice.

He nodded vigorously.Xu Guangqi was very clear about the project he was in charge of, "Of course it is possible, but it cannot sail to the West! This fleet is required by the emperor to have the ability to sail to the West, but it is not yet possible. If it is only on the coast of Daming Fighting, there is no problem."

"Get your iron and steel business in order as soon as possible! After the first fleet is built, the court will have a naval battle, and I will open the sea after that. Don't worry about money, I will find a way, and there will be no shortage! "Emperor Tianqi saw Xu Guangqi's expression in his eyes, and was a little moved in his heart. This is a minister who is dedicated to the country.

Naturally, Emperor Tianqi would not object to steelmaking, because Emperor Tianqi knew that steelmaking was the foundation of heavy industry.As for the environmental issue that future generations are worried about, it is no longer considered within the scope of where to take care of it now.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Xu Guangqi immediately beamed with joy, making up his mind that this matter must be done.Once you have a batch of iron, there are many things you can do.

However, he also heard Emperor Tianqi's idea of ​​opening the sea, so he asked: "Your Majesty, I don't know what the Emperor will do if he wants to open the sea? Do you want to reopen the Shibo Department?"

Xu Guangqi also heard about the re-opening of the Shibo Department, but Xu Guangqi was still noncommittal about this matter.

"Aiqing has something to say, but it's okay to say it, don't hesitate like this!" Emperor Tianqi originally wanted to ask Xu Guangqi's opinion, but now seeing that he had something to say, he naturally wanted to ask clearly.

"Your Majesty, I think it's feasible to reopen the Shibo Department, but it's not a particularly good way. After all, there was a Shibo Department before, but the effect didn't seem to be good. I didn't think of a good way for a while, and Rong Chen thought about it carefully. Think about it!" Xu Guangqi's face was dignified, this is definitely a big event, and it must not be sloppy at all!

Seeing Xu Guangqi's serious expression, Emperor Tianqi showed a smile on his face, and said: "Xu Aiqing, I am not the kind of person who does nothing in vain, and I am sure to do things well. I think that now a city will establish a new city ship." Company, re-determine the taxation of maritime trade. After a city is well managed, it can be extended!"

"The emperor's good idea, I admire it!" Xu Guangqi's eyes lit up immediately after hearing what Emperor Tianqi said. It was indeed a good idea.Concentrating in one city is not only easy to manage, but also minimizes the loss if something goes wrong.After thinking about it, Xu Guangqi asked again: "I wonder which city the emperor has chosen?"

Emperor Tianqi looked at Xu Guangqi teasingly, and said with a smile, "How does Xu Aiai feel about Shanghai?"

I never thought that Emperor Tianqi would say such a name. I originally thought that Emperor Tianqi would say Quanzhou, which has always been a place of developed maritime trade.During the Song Dynasty, Quanzhou was the largest trading port.As for Shanghai, Xu Guangqi is also very familiar with it, it can be said that he is very familiar with it.

Shanghai at this time was different from later generations, but it was a small county at the mouth of the Yangtze River, which belonged to Songjiang Prefecture.But Shanghai is Xu Guangqi's hometown, where he grew up and where he once lived.

"Your Majesty, Shanghai seems inappropriate! It's too small, and it's just a county seat. It doesn't seem appropriate to be the first city to open the sea!" Xu Guangqi didn't even think about it, he said this sentence, he didn't understand Why did Emperor Apocalypse choose Shanghai.

"Xu Aiqing, don't rush to object. This is my thought after careful consideration. It's not because it's your hometown, and it's not because of any other reasons!" Emperor Tianqi patted Xu Guangqi's shoulder and said with a smile.

From later generations, Emperor Tianqi knew that the most suitable place for Ming to open the sea was Shanghai.That person chose to be in Shenzhen back then had far-reaching political significance.If you only talk about economic advantages, Shanghai is irreplaceable. Where would you choose if you don't choose Shanghai?

"What I value is the geographical location of Shanghai. Shanghai is located at the mouth of the Yangtze River, facing the East China Sea in the east, facing Kyushu Island in Japan across the sea, Hangzhou Bay in the south, and Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces in the west. This geographical location, that How superior it is! You can communicate with the mainland through the Yangtze River, and connect the north and the south through the canal, is there a better place than here?" Emperor Tianqi looked at Xu Guangqi with a smile. He believed that Xu Guangqi had this vision, but he hadn't thought of it yet. .

Now it was Xu Guangqi's turn to be stunned, he couldn't see Mount Tai, Xu Guangqi suddenly remembered this sentence.As a native of Shanghai, I really never thought about how superior that small county is.Hearing what Emperor Tianqi said, Xu Guangqi suddenly opened his mind.

Seeing Emperor Tianqi looking at him, Xu Guangqi said respectfully: "Your Majesty is wise, and thinks loftily. From the geographical location, it is indeed very suitable. As for the county town is too small, I believe that once the opening of the sea is carried out, it will become a place of great importance. Very prosperous."

"That's for sure! Opening a mansion in Shanghai will not affect the interests of the local gentry. It will not involve wrangling with the forces in the court. The matter of opening the sea will be easier and less unnecessary constraints. As for the county seat of Shanghai It is small, and I can set aside a piece of land to build a new city. I believe that as long as the news of the opening of Shanghai Fufu comes out, the world will shake, and countless merchants will flock to Shanghai. At that time, there will definitely be no shortage of money, my light Selling the land can make the court earn half of the national treasury!" Emperor Tianqi smiled like a fox, and he was finally able to live off a real estate fortune.

In my previous life, I always heard how profitable real estate is, but this time I do it myself, and I'm sure I can make a lot of money.Shanghai is still in an unopened state, and it saves money to develop. This is also an important reason why Emperor Apocalypse chose Shanghai! (To be continued..)