Suddenly, everyone present received this task, even the Chongzhen Emperor Zhu Youjian himself was no exception.
Zhu Houcong had a thought in his mind, laughed heartily twice, and said to the other three: "My mission is to save the Chongzhen Dynasty. If the mission is completed, I will be rewarded with a shipyard. I don't know if Taizu, Chengzu, and Chongzhen, What are your tasks and rewards?"
Zhu Houcong deliberately concealed his magic rewards.
From the current point of view, the path of cultivating immortality is indeed promised to myself alone. If I hide like this, it may have unexpected results in the future.
When Zhu Houcong said this, Zhu Yuanzhang did not hesitate and said directly: "Our mission is the same as yours, to save the Chongzhen Dynasty, but the mission reward is different. It is said to be some improved corn seeds... you You guys are well-informed, what is this corn? We are also old farmers, but we have never heard of it or seen it."
Zhu Yuanzhang was full of curiosity as he spoke.
Zhu Houcong did not hesitate at all, and immediately answered: "Emperor Taizu, this corn is native to Central and South America, and the yield per mu can reach 800 to 1,200 kilograms."
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he was stunned for a moment.
Not only Zhu Yuanzhang, but Zhu Di and Zhu Youjian on the side were also surprised, and then they were ecstatic!
If the yield per mu is this much, how many people can be fed? !
In today's Daming Dynasty, the average yield per mu is only about 400 kilograms!
Zhu Di calmly asked the question: "How does it taste? Is it hard to swallow?"
In fact, it doesn't matter even if the taste is worse, as long as it doesn't kill anyone.
In years of great disaster, the food harvest is poor.
It’s good to be alive, who cares if it tastes good or not.
"The taste is excellent, soft and waxy like pastry, and tastes sweet." Zhu Houcong said firmly.
The first-generation corn may be unpalatable, but the improved corn can be called modern corn, and the texture and taste can be said to be excellent.
After hearing Zhu Houcong's words, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di couldn't calm down for a long time, and Zhu Youjian even burst into tears: "If our Ming Dynasty had this magical thing, how could the whole world rebel?!"
After everyone had shocked the corn production capacity, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly became acutely aware of the details: "Central and South America...where is that? Why have we never heard of this place?"
"Across the sea from my Ming Dynasty."
Zhu Houcong smiled and said: "But there is no need to force it now, let's solve the current problem."
"My mission is also to save the Chongzhen Dynasty. If nothing else, the mission is the same, only the rewards are different."
Zhu Di also spoke at this moment: "My reward is the craftsmanship of the firearm. The firearm is called 'impact flintlock gun'. It sounds rare, and it seems to be much stronger than the fire blunderbuss equipped by the Shenji Camp."
Hearing these words, Zhu Houcong couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
It's just a percussion flintlock gun.
However, for the Yongle Dynasty, the percussion flintlock gun could already be regarded as a dimensionality-reducing weapon.
"Although Emperor Yongle, your Shenji Battalion was already at the top level in the world at that time and was equipped with advanced weapons, firecrackers, but these firecrackers are still very different from flintlock guns."
Zhu Houcong explained: "The flintlock gun greatly simplifies the shooting process, improves the firing rate and shooting accuracy, is easy to use, and has low cost, which facilitates mass production. In the time that you could have fired one round, you are equipped with a flintlock gun. It can fire at least 3-4 rounds, and its power is greatly enhanced."
Hearing these words, Zhu Di was refreshed.
Although it sounds like it is not as important as corn, for a martial emperor, it is undoubtedly a great thing to be able to make weapons and equipment more advanced.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Di with bleak eyes and said unceremoniously: "Fourth brother, after these guns are built, remember to honor your father first. The first batch will be used by your father's army first. You can use the second batch yourself.”
Zhu Yuanzhang was also an emperor with strong martial virtues. After hearing that this weapon was so powerful, he naturally became interested.
"Dad, this is natural, this is natural." Zhu Di smiled sarcastically and spoke quickly.
"Master Cheng, if you want to make it as soon as possible after completing the task, you still need Chongzhen's help." Zhu Houcong said.
"oh?"
Zhu Di was slightly surprised, looked at Zhu Youjian, and said, "How can this kid help?"
Zhu Houcong said: "There was a scholar in the Chongzhen Dynasty named Bi Maokang who edited the "Military Illustrations" and was a master of military industry."
"There is such a person. He is the right minister of the Ministry of War of our court. I ordered him to make weapons such as steel chariots and Shenfei cannons. Because of his merit, he was promoted to the right minister of the Ministry of Revenue in Nanjing and the governor of Liangli. Later, I don't know who he had a conflict with, and he resigned. The official has returned to his hometown."
Zhu Youjian said quickly: "If the ancestors are in need, after the siege of Beijing is resolved, I will call them into the palace to interview the ancestors."
"good."
Zhu Di nodded with satisfaction, and Zhu Houcong said to Zhu Youjian: "What is your mission reward?"
"Reporting to Emperor Shizong, my mission reward is the 'Jade Seal of the Nation'." Zhu Youjian said with a wry smile.
"The imperial seal?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned: "Isn't this thing in your hand? What happened? Did you lose it?"
"Grandfather Taizu, this is not the imperial seal of our Ming Dynasty. It was the one carved by the First Emperor using He's jade. The one with the words 'Ordered by Heaven, Live Long and Prosperous' on it." Zhu Youjian explained.
After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head in great disappointment and said, "Tsk, tsk, such a treasure could fall into your hands. It's really a jade seal covered in dust."
Although this object does not enhance national power like corn seeds, flintlock guns and shipyards, it is also a symbol of the spirit of the people of the court and a symbol of the First Emperor.
Zhu Youjian was very aware of current affairs and said: "If I can solve this junior's trouble, I am willing to give the jade seal to His Majesty Taizu!"
"Come on, you can keep it. Since it can be on the same level as the rewards of the three of us, maybe this jade seal represents more than just a jade seal. We are here to protect our descendants, not to receive benefits from them." Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head. Shake his head.
After hearing this, Zhu Di glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang resentfully.
Dad, that's not what you said when you asked me for a gun.
Seemingly aware of Zhu Di's eyes, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and scolded decisively: "What do you think? You are our son, and we are your father. Isn't it natural for a son to honor his father? You kid still rebels against the superior, that is what we see." You Houcong boy is in a good mood, and you, the emperor, seem to be doing a pretty good job, otherwise I would have slapped you!"
"Yes, yes." Zhu Di quickly smiled awkwardly.
But at this moment, Zhu Di seemed to have thought of something. He looked at the two juniors, Zhu Houcong and Zhu Youjian, and asked: "Before the rescue begins, let me ask a question. What is my temple name? Why do you have it?" Sometimes you call me Taizong, sometimes you call me Chengzu?"
Zhu Di was confused.
If he was asked to choose, of course he would like the temple name Taizong.
He also knew very well that no matter who became the emperor, the eldest or the second child, he would give himself the temple title of Taizong, so...
Where did this Chengzu come from?
Could it be that something happened?
