I don’t know whether it was Liu Rengui’s good luck, or God saw Liu Rengui’s sincerity and moved his heart of compassion. One day later, the sky became brighter, the dark clouds dispersed, and the sea became calmer. It was not as rough and windy as yesterday. .
Seeing this situation, Liu Rengui immediately ordered the two ships to sail east and north, and every thirty nautical miles, shoot an iron bullet into the sky.
And he took the fleet all the way south, preparing to dock at the nearest port to deliver the news first.
The reason why two ships were sent to strike north and south, and every thirty nautical miles, was because Liu Rengui and the others had done an experiment. Within thirty nautical miles, whenever there were ships nearby, they could hear the sound of iron bars in the sky. The loud noise caused by the explosion of the pimple.
If there is a Royal Navy ship nearby, it will respond after hearing the loud noise. After hearing the response, Liu Rengui's ship will follow the sound to search and find the responding Royal Navy ship.
Some people want to ask why they didn't make flares. Luo Zhang also wanted to make some flares at that time, but his technical level was limited. This was not what he was good at. Being able to tinker with gunpowder was considered good. Making flares, he didn't have that ability.
So we can only settle for the next best thing and use this stupid way to connect with each other.
Three days later, Liu Rengui's ship finally approached Dongying Port, which belonged to Langya County. Since there were no flying pigeons here to contact Chang'an, Liu Rengui had no choice but to put down a captain and five soldiers and bought a few fast horses locally. , ordered them to carry his memorial day and night to the county seat of Langya County, which is now Jinan, and report to the county guard that the Japanese and Gaogouli were about to land on the island from Langya Mountain, so that they could prepare in advance. At the same time, the county guard was also asked to report to the court immediately that the Tibetans might invade the Tang Dynasty, and he would do everything possible to delay the enemy.
After arranging everything, Liu Rengui did not dare to delay, and set sail again, heading towards Langya Mountain. Calculated according to the distance, he would be close to the waters of Langya Mountain in two days' sea journey. He also ordered his men to make all preparations, once they were discovered The ships of the Japanese and Koguryo people fought hard without saying hello!
In the north, two hundred miles outside Dingxiang City, the camp of Cheng Yaojin and others was located. After several days of violent wind and snow, the wind and snow finally stopped today and the sun was high.
And on this day, Li Jing also came here with a team of personal guards.
After seeing the igloos that were like earthbags but crystal clear, Li Jing was full of praise. When he entered them, he was even more impressed by Luo Zhang's intelligence. Finally, when he came to Li Ji's ice house, he was full of praise. After entering the house, he saw the coal that Cheng Yaojin wrote in his letter.
Looking at the burning coal, Li Jing was also shocked. Who doesn't love money? You can imagine that if this coal can really be sold in Chang'an, it will be the most profitable business.
You must know that in winter, Chang'an consumes an incredible amount of firewood every day, and the price is also very expensive. Ordinary people go to chop firewood outside the city. They don't have the spare money to buy firewood, but there are so many dignitaries in the city that they can't stand it. The firewood that needs to be purchased every day is hauled home by cart.
If this coal can replace firewood and is cheap, not only the dignitaries but also the common people can use it, then there will be a lot of money to be made.
After visiting everything, Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin and others sat around the table in Li Ji's igloo.
Li Jing glanced at everyone, and finally his eyes fell on Luo Zhang, saying: "This coal is indeed good, but you have forgotten one thing!"
"What's the matter? Li Shuai, tell me?" Cheng Yaojin asked.
"If we submit a petition to claim the fiefdom here, do you think His Majesty will be suspicious? If His Majesty is suspicious, what will he do? He will send a secret agent to investigate as soon as possible. Besides, you are so sure Are there no people from the Secret Service in the military camp? Maybe the news here has reached His Majesty's ears." Li Jing revealed what he was thinking. Since Luo Zhang and the others even told him these things, he didn't hide them. Tucked in.
"This... what should we do? If His Majesty knew about it, he would definitely not give this land to us!" Yuchi Jingde said dumbfounded.
"Li Shuai means that when we submitted the report, we stated that the income from this place will be counted as half of His Majesty's?" Luo Zhang heard the intention of Li Jing's words and expressed his share of His Majesty's share in his heart.
"Give half to Your Majesty? Is this too much?" Li Ji frowned. He also heard the meaning of Li Jing's words, but he did not expect that Luo Zhang would actually give half of the benefits to His Majesty.
"Is it a lot? I don't think Luo Zhang said giving half a lot is much. You know, if His Majesty doesn't enfeoff this land to us as a fiefdom, we won't get a single copper plate. Do you still think it's a lot at that time? Besides, I Didn't I just say that the money earned from this coal is quite a lot, even the other half of the income is enough for us people to share!" Li Jing explained.
Luo Zhang did not raise the price randomly. The reason why he said half was because of the experience or lessons he gained from the Royal Pier of the Tang Dynasty. Your Majesty is not a good person. If you don't give half, it will be impossible for his wharf to continue. , the same goes for this coal mine. If you don't give half of the benefits, you can't even think about occupying this land.
After everyone's deliberation, they finally agreed to this opinion.
When the matter came to an end, Li Jing took out the imperial edict and read it out in public. When they learned that Luo Zhang had actually been entrusted with the title of county magistrate, they were all surprised. How old was Luo Zhang? He was eighteen years old. An eighteen-year-old county magistrate, let alone The first one since the founding of the Tang Dynasty was the Han Dynasty, and the Qin Dynasty did not have people who were granted the title of Duke at such an early age.
The Duke can be said to have the highest title besides the king. In the Tang Dynasty, where no king with a different surname was granted, the Duke had reached the pinnacle of his life. However, it only took Luo Zhang less than two years to go from Baron to Duke, but he had already completed the journey even though others had done. A height that is difficult to reach in a lifetime.
However, no one was dissatisfied. You must know that Luo Zhang saved them from danger twice. The first time was when he besieged the Turkic camp but was ambushed by the Turks. If Luo Zhang hadn't arrived and came to besiege Wei and save Zhao, Even if they could break out, they would be annihilated.
The second time was in the wind and snow. If Luo Zhang hadn't risked his life and persisted in searching for them, he was afraid that they would have been buried in the ice and snow. This time, no one would have survived.
Not to mention that Luo Zhang also made suggestions and plans for the Battle of the Canyon and the annihilation of 50,000 Turkic cavalry. In addition, the iron lump was also made by Luo Zhang. As for potatoes, sleds, and igloos, Not to mention, he truly deserves the title of Duke.
