Uncle Zhang trembled when he heard this, his eyes widened, and he asked in disbelief:
"Hundreds of cargo ships? And three feet of water to draft? Master, are you kidding me?"
Qin Ming smiled and shook his head and said:
"I'm not kidding. In the coming time, the government will spend all its manpower, material and financial resources to build docks and docks. Uncle Zhang, just do as I say."
Uncle Zhang took a deep look at Qin Ming, then cupped his hands and said:
"Since the young master has made up his mind, I will take people to Hongluan Ferry in the afternoon!"
Qin Ming raised his wine glass and said with a smile:
"Drink first. There is no need to rush into the ferry. You have just returned home. Let's rest there for a day or two before going to Hongluan Ferry to check."
Uncle Zhang nodded when he heard this.
At this moment, Li Yuan, who was taking the main seat, suddenly slammed the table, his eyes were red, and he said loudly:
"No, absolutely not!"
Everyone at the table was shocked by Li Yuan's voice! They all looked at Li Yuan, wondering why I, who was fine just now, had such a big reaction!
Qin Ming also looked at Li Yuan with a puzzled look.
Only then did Li Yuan realize that he had overreacted!
But can you blame him?
Seeing that what I have been thinking about for half my life, it is possible to realize it in my lifetime!
How could he not be excited!
Just now, after hearing that Qin Ming wanted to build hundreds of giant ships with a draft of three feet, a magnificent scene automatically appeared in Li Yuan's mind.
Wearing a crown and a black dragon robe, he stood on the deck of a high dragon boat with his hands behind his back.
In front of him was a winding river that stretched as far as the eye could see, and behind him were hundreds of civil and military officials and beauties in the harem, and behind him were hundreds of giant ships five feet high.
In addition, the deck on the first floor of the building ship was filled with Jinwu Guards who were brave and brave!
Both sides of the river bank were densely packed with people standing to see him off!
oops! Tsk tsk! Just thinking about this scene makes me drunk!
[No, I’m determined to be the “Pirate King”! 】
Qin Ming was the first to ask:
"Grandpa, do you think there's anything wrong with building a ship?"
Li Yuan came back from his fantasy after hearing this.
He first looked around at the expressions of everyone around the wine table, and then couldn't help but cough!
After calming down, Li Yuan reached out and patted Qin Ming on the shoulder and said with a smile:
"That's right, my grandfather supports shipbuilding!"
Qin Ming breathed a sigh of relief and then asked:
"Then what did you mean when you said no?"
Li Yuan stroked his gray beard and said with a smile:
"I just think that such a large team of a hundred ships must have several thousand people at least, right?"
"If you want to lead well, you must have someone who is mature and prudent!"
After speaking, Li Yuan winked at Qin Ming, saying that you understand!
Qin Ming was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said:
"What my grandfather said is absolutely true! However, the ship has not yet been built. It is too early to choose a fleet leader now!"
"I believe there will be a suitable candidate in the future!"
Qin Ming said this for no reason. After all, he knew everything about shipbuilding and knew nothing about it!
So next, the most important thing is to let Mr. Yao and the shipwrights study together how to build a pointed-bottomed sailboat!
After the sailing ship is completed, we will develop the giant treasure ship that Zheng He took on his voyages to the West during the Ming Dynasty!
During this period, in addition to building treasure ships, Qin Ming also purchased some cargo ships and recruited a large number of sailors.
So there are actually a lot of things to do next!
It is estimated that it will take several years to build hundreds of treasure ships and equip them with corresponding sailors!
But it doesn’t matter, after all, Rome wasn’t built in a day!
The same is true for his fleet!
You can take your time!
Li Yuan didn't hear the answer he wanted and suddenly became unhappy!
Okay, it’s been a long time! I have said so much sincerely, but you kid didn’t listen at all!
Thank you for being so clever!
Thinking of this, Li Yuan stretched out his hand and beat his chest, and said sadly:
"Hey, I didn't expect that I have been on the battlefield for many years, through wind and rain, working hard for the Tang Dynasty and the family, but in the end, all I can do is draw water from a bamboo basket!"
"Now it has become a luxury to think that I can do my best for my grandson while I am still young!"
"Hey, I feel so miserable!"
After saying that, Li Yuan got up in despair and walked out the door.
There are still words in his mouth!
"That's it! That's all! I'm old! I'm no longer useful! Hey..."
While talking, Li Yuan wiped the corners of his eyes with his sleeves!
Uncle Fu, who was waiting on the side, saw this and quickly reached out to help Li Yuan.
The old eunuch had served Li Yuan all his life, how could he not understand what Li Yuan was thinking!
He sighed and comforted:
"Master, don't be sad. Mr. Qin doesn't let you command the fleet, it's entirely for your safety. He definitely doesn't mean to dislike you! Don't think that way!"
Li Yuan turned his back to Qin Ming, secretly gestured his thumb to the old eunuch, then sighed and said:
"Hey... let's go. Since we can only stay here as idle clouds and wild cranes, watching the whole house being busy, let's not cause trouble to Brother Ming here!"
"When you return to the yard in a while, you can pack your luggage. Let's go to Chang'an before it gets dark!"
Uncle Fu felt as if he was struck by lightning when he heard this, and said with a troubled face:
"Master, please don't act out of anger!"
After speaking, Uncle Fu bowed down and saluted Qin Ming, and said with a wry smile:
"Mr. Qin, please advise the head of the family quickly."
When Qin Ming heard this, he was instantly stunned!
What is this?
But from reading between the lines of Li Yuan's words, he finally understood what Li Yuan meant!
Everyone at the wine table had already stood up when they saw Li Yuan getting up. At this time, they all looked at Qin Ming with bewildered expressions.
Qin Ming reached out and took Li Yuan's arm, and said helplessly:
"Grandpa, what are you doing! You are my grandson's only relative in this world! How could my grandson ever dislike you, grandpa!"
Li Yuan reached out and patted the back of Qin Ming's hand, and said with a vicissitudes of life:
"After all these years, my grandfather has not experienced any big storms? This little thing can't crush me!"
"You ask my grandfather to go back to Chang'an and calm down for a while. When he accepts the reality, maybe he will come back!"
Qin Ming rolled his eyes, okay!
Maybe he will come back, but that means he may not come back at all!
I'm really scared of you!
Thinking of this, Qin Ming almost hugged Li Yuan's arm.
"My grandson has just thought about it carefully. Grandpa, you are highly respected and know how to lead an army. You must be the leader of this fleet!"
"You can't leave. If you leave, no one will care about your grandson's affairs!"
Li Yuan turned his head when he heard this and asked suspiciously:
"Do you really mean what your grandson said?"
Qin Ming nodded heavily.
"More real than pearls."
When Li Yuan heard Qin Ming's words, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and a victorious smile appeared on his face.
"Hey... In that case, I reluctantly agreed!"
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