Soon, a foot-operated thresher was brought in from outside, and the wheat was delivered to the main hall.
The First Emperor stepped forward with great interest. While curiously touching here and knocking there, he asked about the use of the threshing machine. After asking clearly, he started using it himself.
Seeing with his own eyes that the ears of wheat in his hands were quickly beaten clean by the threshing machine in front of him and turned into golden wheat grains, the First Emperor couldn't help but beam with joy. With this thresher, Daqin’s farming will be even more powerful!
For Da Qin, which takes farming and war as its basic national policy, this thing is so important that it can even be compared with Huangsunli!
"You brat, you have made a great contribution this time. Tell me what reward you want..."
The First Emperor was in a good mood and looked at his eldest grandson happily.
The more I look at it, the more satisfied I feel.
He is clever in mind and good at Mohist techniques. He has repeatedly invented new farm tools. The key is that this child knows how to value farming and is willing to work hard at farming.
This is more important than anything else!
Some time ago, this brat proposed to open a market, and I thought he was going astray. Now it seems that this brat still knows the importance and understands what is the foundation of the country.
Zhao Ying looked at the First Emperor happily.
"Father, do you mean what you say?"
The First Emperor glared at him angrily, wanting to slap him on the head if he couldn't reach him.
"You bastard, when have I ever spoken without counting?"
Zhao Ying didn't care about what he said, he walked over with a smile and helped the First Emperor's shoulders.
"Okay - Dad, you must keep your words. I want Dad to promise me to practice Tai Chi twice every day - speak first, don't be lazy, don't cheat, don't be perfunctory..."
First Emperor:……
I was touched and funny at the same time, and I couldn't help but turn around and slap him on the head.
"You brat - you're just trying to set me up, right..."
Zhao Ying bared his teeth and smiled proudly.
"Father, don't you want to regret it..."
The First Emperor couldn't help but feel a flash of warmth in his eyes when he looked at this eldest grandson who was acting coquettishly in front of him.
"Okay, Dad promises you -"
This child would rather give up the reward and go to great lengths to force himself to exercise. How could I, as a big father, let down this child's filial piety?
Even if it is to protect this child for a while, he must take good care of his body.
Seeing the interaction between the grandfather and grandson in front of him, Hei, who stood silently in the corner, couldn't help but have a smile flash in his eyes, while Shaofu Shilu lowered his head in awe.
His Highness the Emperor's Grandson's favor has reached such an extent!
The threshing machine was carried down and the wheat was cleaned up. Only then did the First Emperor look deeply at Shaofu Shi Lu who was standing by.
"How is the ship I asked you to prepare going?"
"Twelve ships have been built and will be delivered soon..."
Hearing this, the First Emperor couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction.
"Go ahead and speed up the construction period. Xu Fu's trip to sea to obtain the elixir of life must be put on the schedule as soon as possible..."
As his physical condition declined day by day, the First Emperor's desire to seek the elixir of immortality surfaced again. The Shaofu had already built a sea ship again according to the First Emperor's instructions, preparing Xu Fu to go to sea again to search for immortals and seek the elixir of immortality. medicine.
Especially today, when I saw my eldest grandson working hard for his own health, he became even more determined to pursue the elixir.
Naturally, Zhao Ying didn't know that his change of urging the First Emperor to exercise today would actually cause such a chain reaction.
However, at this time, it was really difficult for Da Qin's ships to withstand the wind and waves on the sea.
The last time, Xu Fu led his ships to go to sea to demand the elixir of life. More than twenty ships went out, but only seven came back!
The loss rate is as high as 70%!
This is also the reason why the First Emperor ordered Shi Lu, the young minister, to build sea ships again.
I remember that in history, when the First Emperor was in his later years, he asked Xu Fu to lead a ship to sea again to help him find the elixir of immortality. But this time, Xu Fu, a bitch, asked the First Emperor for the elixir of immortality under the guise of seeking it. He took away five hundred boys and girls and never came back.
It is said that he ran to an island and became someone's ancestor.
Zhao Ying thought that because of his intervention, this incident would never happen again. Unexpectedly, the inertia of history once again pulled history back to its original track.
Zhao Ying felt a little inexplicably heavy.
This kind of thing cannot be stopped, especially with his identity and personality.
Fortunately, it was not that he had not expected this scenario. After hearing the instructions from the First Emperor, he helped the First Emperor gently hold his shoulders while calmly looking at the young master Shi Lu beside him, pretending to be puzzled. asked.
"Didn't Xu Fu have a ship when he went to sea last time? Why did he have to build it again..."
"Back to Your Highness, the waves on the sea were too strong and some ships were damaged. Therefore, they need to be rebuilt and replenished..."
When Shi Lu saw Zhao Ying asking, he explained respectfully.
"Then why not improve the big ship..."
Shi Lu:......
This means that you can change it if you change it——
Before he could finish his thought, he cut it off abruptly. The emperor's grandson said he should change it, so maybe he could really change it!
"Might your Highness have some new ideas..."
Zhao Ying smiled and nodded.
"There is one thing, I just don't know if it can be done. Later, you can take me to the shipbuilding workshop to have a look and try building one first..."
First Emperor:……
I don’t even know if it can work, but you go ahead and try it. Can you be more unreliable?
However, there was no objection. After all, this brat had spent a lot of time making new things. What if the shipbuilding was the same this time? When he thought of the overseas map that the immortal asked Xu Fu to present last time, the Emperor's heart became hot.
If my eldest grandson can really build a stronger and more durable sea-going ship, the immortal's promise of benefiting the foreign people will no longer be a fantasy!
"If you can build a big ship that can withstand the wind and waves of the sea, I will give you a surprise!"
The First Emperor turned to look at his eldest grandson who was carefully massaging his shoulders, and made up his mind.
This move was related to whether he could meet the immortal's requirements and whether he could get the elixir of immortality. The First Emperor paid special attention to it. He no longer kept Zhao Ying in the palace to review the memorials. He just waved his hand and kicked Zhao Ying out. royal palace.
Zhao Ying:......
"Father, don't work too hard - you can just wait until I come back to approve those memorials..."
When Shi Lu heard this, he lowered his head and walked away quickly, pretending not to hear. Hu Hai, who had just reached the entrance of the main hall, staggered and his face turned dark. Ah, you don't avoid people anymore, right...
There were three major breakthroughs in China's shipbuilding technology, one in the Qin and Han Dynasties, one in the Tang and Song Dynasties, and it reached a peak in the Ming Dynasty.
Zheng He made seven voyages to the Western Ocean, and his fleets traveled across the sea. Among them, the largest treasure is 148 meters long and 60 meters wide. The hull is divided into four layers. The ship has nine masts and can hang twelve sails. The anchor weighs several kilograms. It takes two to three hundred people to set sail.
Its scale and strength are unparalleled in the world.
This is not conjecture or bragging by later generations. It is clearly recorded in the "Guoyan" written by the Ming Dynasty that "there were sixty-two treasure ships, the largest of which was forty-four feet long and eighteen feet wide." "History of the West" written by Luo Maodeng also recorded in detail the dimensions of various ship types in Zheng He's fleet. Among them, the treasure ship was "forty-four feet long and eighteen feet wide."
It can be said that the naval power of the Ming Dynasty at that time was well-deserved to be the best in the world. If the emperor at that time could be a little ambitious, don't be so proud and look down on those uncivilized foreign friends. The Ming Dynasty has long since become an empire on which the sun never sets. What happened to those yellow-haired devils?
Because of his interest, in his previous life, Zhao Ying actually carefully read the relevant descriptions of Ming Dynasty shipbuilding technology.
Originally, these information had become blurry, and I could only remember some general information. However, after time travel, the memories of the previous life became clear, and the knowledge that I had long forgotten became clear again.
It's clearer than when I first read the book.
The reason why Ming Dynasty's ships were so advanced was because they had made breakthrough developments in several technologies.
The first is the innovation of shipbuilding materials. The main material is pine wood. Later, more excellent materials such as thuja wood, which is stronger and has better watertight performance, were introduced.
The use of the nine-copper furnace makes the sawn wood straighter, less likely to warp, and has uniform internal and external quality, allowing for a better ship.
Secondly, there was a breakthrough in styling. Shipbuilding craftsmen of the Ming Dynasty discovered that "the back is high and the front is low, and the ship is better when it is tilted." This not only greatly improved the stability and speed of the ship, but also greatly enhanced the The ship's ability to withstand waves.
Coupled with the maturity of keel technology, Ming's ships have become extremely mature in performance.
Zhao Ying has several extremely mature ship designs in his mind.
Although he had wanted to take it out for a long time, he just didn't have a good time.
In fact, in his plan, now is not a good time. Nowadays, Daqin is surrounded by crises and undercurrents. Neither he nor Daqin actually has extra energy to conquer overseas.
But the First Emperor's desire to seek the elixir of immortality could not be stopped, so he had to temporarily adjust his plan.
With the help of this action of the First Emperor, ships far ahead of this era were built in advance.
Going to sea——
The only thing left to worry about now is money!
"Master Shi, how much money do you still have in the treasury now..."
Although Zhao Ying's question was a bit illegal, Shi Lu still answered the question honestly.
"There are still three million dollars——"
Three million dollars is a lot of money, but the key is how to use it.
It's okay to use it for other things, but it can be used to develop the navy, but this little money is really not enough. Seeing Zhao Ying looking at him in surprise, Shi Lu couldn't help but explain with a wry smile.
"The imperial court has spent more money this year. In addition, your last expedition to the Xiongnu and Hexi actually cost a lot. Later, the Hexi side kept asking for supplies - there really wasn't much left - and it was all thanks to you. Given the technology to purify table salt, otherwise I would not be able to open the pot here..."
Zhao Ying:......
After talking for a long time, it turned out to be my own fault!
Zhao Ying smiled awkwardly.
"Ahem, money - it's easy to say, you spend it when you earn it..."
Shi Lu:......
The key is to make money!
For a moment, I didn’t know how to complain.
Zhao Ying couldn't help but feel happy when he saw Shi Lu's sad face.
"Money matters are easy to deal with. I'll teach you a way. I dare not say more, but within ten days, it shouldn't be a problem to raise another few million dollars..."
Shi Lu:! ! ! ! ! !
Overjoyed, he grabbed Zhao Ying's sleeve, raised his face, and looked at Zhao Ying with burning eyes, as if he were looking at the God of Wealth.
"Your Highness, this is true!"
Zhao Ying and Hu Hai's coal business was booming, and they could even make a fortune every day. The salt purification technology that Zhao Ying gave him last time also allowed him to make millions of dollars effortlessly. Now he no longer has the slightest doubt about Zhao Ying's method of making money.
At this time, when I heard such outrageous words spoken like this, I didn’t even have the slightest doubt.
"Is this serious or not? It's just making money, it's not a big deal..."
Zhao Ying pulled back his sleeve with some disgust.
With the imperial court behind you, great power in your hands, and the imperial court's policies, it's so hard to make some money. I'm afraid you still don't know anything about the power of power in your hands.
Shi Lu now has nothing to complain about.
If you can help yourself make money, then you are my dear father. Whatever you say is right!
"Your Highness, please give me some advice!"
Shi Lu bowed and bowed without saying a word.
Zhao Ying didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He stretched out his big hand, gently lifted Shi Lu up and put it in front of him.
Shi Lu:......
"Do you think that the imperial court has opened a market now, has agreed on the types of goods traded between the two parties, and whether many businessmen are ready to get a share of the pie..."
Seeing Shi Lu still nodding with a blank look on his face, Zhao Ying patted him on the shoulder.
"You're stupid, this is all money -"
Shi Lu:......
Rotten wood cannot be carved!
If it weren't for his younger brother Zhuyu who was working so well, Zhao Ying would have almost doubted whether he was suitable to be someone else's teacher. Seeing this, he wouldn't bother to play with him to induce him.
"Entry to the market is restricted! Although the imperial court has opened a market and stipulated the types of transactions, it has not stipulated who can enter - isn't the quota for each person money?"
Shi Lu:......
He looked at Zhao Ying in shock.
This is simply out of nowhere!
This way of making money is so shameless——
"Your Highness, you really have a good way of making money!"
Shi Lu looked at Zhao Ying as if he were seeing someone from heaven, and he was so impressed that he fell to the ground. The imperial court opened the market and allowed trading. Originally, these merchants were free to participate as long as they did not smuggle against the ban. However, with a wave of his hand, the emperor's eldest grandson sold out this unwarranted quota...
He has been in charge of the Young Master's office for many years, and he can be considered a good money maker. He naturally knows that as long as this news is released, there will be many people who are willing to spend money to buy places. As for selling this quota, will these people drive up prices?
So what does it matter? Anyway, it is not the people of Great Qin who are harmed!
The fact that the Huns are willing to spend money to buy high-priced goods has nothing to do with my dignified Qing Shaofu Qing Shi Lu.
(End of chapter)
