In the imperial study, after hearing Li Shimin's question, Luo Zhang was stunned and said: "The distant sea ship is already under construction, and its most difficult-to-find keel has been found in Shu and transported to Chang'an. I think it will be ready in more than a month." Can build high-sea ships!"
"More than a month? How do the ships of this great food country compare with the high-sea ships you built?" Li Shimin continued to ask.
"Your Majesty, even the offshore ships of the Tang Dynasty can be beaten to a crawl, let alone the distant sea ships. When the distant sea ships are built, the ships of the great food country will not be able to flee, but the entire army. Destroyed!" Luo Zhang said confidently.
"With your words, I feel relieved. The Great Shi Country can attack the Tang Dynasty and massacre the people of the Tang Dynasty. I hope your Royal Navy can also attack the Great Shi Country and teach them a lesson. They know that Datang is not easy to bully!" Li Shimin said sonorously.
Luo Zhang hurriedly bowed and said: "I accept the decree and will not disappoint His Majesty!"
After leaving the palace, Luo Zhang glanced at the sun in the sky and shook his head helplessly. The incident of the Great Eclipse gave him a hint of haze in his heart. Luo Zhang didn't know whether the changes in history were good or bad, so he could only take one step at a time.
After leaving the palace, Luo Zhang and Wu Shaobin went straight to the shipyard outside Chang'an City. He wanted to see how the construction of high-sea ships was going. Don't make a promise to His Majesty. If they can't be built by then, then But it is the crime of deceiving the emperor, and if he is not protected, he will be arrested.
When Luo Zhang arrived at the shipyard, it was very busy. The current shipyard was not only building the offshore ships and long-sea ships that Luo Zhang needed, but also undertaking the offshore cargo ships ordered by Chang'an merchants. These cargo ships In fact, it is a reduced version of the offshore ship, with a lot less weapons and equipment and a lot more cargo warehouses.
As for why those Japanese and Koguryo warships are so popular at auction, the main reason is that shipbuilding takes too long and many people don't want to wait. Wouldn't ready-made ones be better?
Of course, some people choose to wait. After all, it will be much cheaper to let the shipyard build it, and the ships obtained at auction are not cheap.
Seeing Luo Zhang's arrival, Ma Lao, the person in charge of the shipyard, greeted him with a smile.
"Why is Mr. Luo free to come here today?"
"Don't tell me this, let me ask you, how is the construction of high-sea ships going?" Luo Zhang said with a serious face.
Seeing that Luo Zhang had lost his usual cheerfulness and his face was very serious, Mr. Ma also put away his smile and said: "Mr. Luo, you also know that although we have analyzed many problems of ships in the high seas, such a big ship is still It’s the first time I’ve made it. It’s impossible to get just a handful of it, and I’m afraid it will take quite a while!”
"I don't care so much. Your Majesty has a decree. You must see an offshore ship within one month. Don't tell me how difficult it is. By using the splicing method of building offshore ships, it should be completed very quickly." Luo Zhangyi Waving his hand, he interrupted Mr. Ma.
"Within a month? This..." Mr. Ma became a little embarrassed.
"Stop the construction of all offshore ships. Don't think that I don't know your little thoughts. You can make money anytime you want. If it delays His Majesty's life, not only will your head be in danger, but mine will also be in danger. You Think about it, which is more important, heads or money!" Luo Zhang warned.
"Yes, sir, I understand. I will give the order right away and go all out to build a high-sea ship. I will build the ship for you in a month... no, half a month!" Mr. Ma heard what Luo Zhang said. His head was on the line, and beads of sweat were visible on his forehead. Only then did he realize the seriousness of the problem. How could he dare to think so much more.
Seeing that Mr. Ma finally realized the seriousness of the problem, Luo Zhang turned around and left with Wu Shaobin. He said everything that needed to be said. If Mr. Ma still didn't know what was wrong, he wouldn't mind pulling him out before His Majesty blamed him. condemn.
After leaving the shipyard, Luo Zhang did not go to the naval barracks. There was no one there anymore, and the navy had already been sent out.
Driving the horse, Luo Zhang went straight to the ferrosilicon ore factory. He was not in a hurry at first, but now that the warships of the Food Kingdom have arrived at his doorstep, Luo Zhang had to advance what he wanted to build.
When he arrived at the ferrosilicon ore plant, Luo Zhang immediately dismounted. This place was completely different from the mine he had sent to guard before.
Not only were there many soldiers wearing armor patrolling back and forth on the fortress, but there were also many soldiers guarding the outside of the fortress, which could be described as being heavily guarded.
Luo Zhang's arrival naturally attracted the attention of the soldiers guarding the fortress. Someone immediately came forward and asked, "I wonder what brings you here? Do you have a token?"
The token is a new order issued by His Majesty. No one is allowed to enter the ferrosilicon ore plant without a token. This place is so important that Li Shimin cannot ignore it.
Luo Zhang naturally had a token. After showing the token, the guard immediately let Luo Zhang enter.
Before I could get far, I heard someone shouting: "Luo Zhang, why are you here?"
Luo Zhang turned his horse's head to look and saw Cheng Yaojin riding a horse from not far away.
"Uncle Cheng, are you the one guarding this place?" Luo Zhang said in surprise.
"Everyone here belongs to me. If I weren't here, where would I be? By the way, you built this place really well. The fortress is strong, but the inside is like a paradise. It's much better than my military camp. Where can I stay here? ?" Cheng Yaojin said with a smile.
Luo Zhang then remembered that this place was taken over by Cheng Yaojin's army, and it was normal for Cheng Yaojin to be here.
"What are you doing here today?" Cheng Yaojin asked.
"I came to the master to make something. You must have not heard about what happened in the south!" Luo Zhang sighed.
"What happened in the south? What happened in the south?" Cheng Yaojin asked in surprise.
At that moment, Luo Zhang told Cheng Yaojin about the southeastern sea area, and at the same time, he also talked to him about the big food country in the west. Cheng Yaojin was stunned when he heard this, and his jaw almost dropped to the floor.
However, Cheng Yaojin, who had come back to his senses, was full of fighting spirit and looked like he was gearing up, wishing he could fight the big man-eater right now.
Regarding these war madmen, Luo Zhang also understands their thoughts. Generals who fight in wars are called generals, and generals who do not fight in wars are called quails. Even civil servants can step on them several times. The news brought by Luo Zhang is very important to them. For Cheng Yaojin, this is great news.
Ignoring Cheng Yaojin in his imagination, Luo Zhang drove his horse straight to the weapons workshop.
The master master was not making things, but was drinking tea from a teapot and instructing his disciples to make things. He looked very comfortable.
Luo Zhang's arrival also surprised him. He quickly put down the teapot in his hand and went to greet him: "Master Luo, why are you here today? Do you want to see the newly made weapons?"
