A lot of property and a lot of people also meant that the size of the fleet would have to increase.
In order to cooperate with Zhu Di's family's move to reclaim wasteland, the Navy Governor's Mansion, after several rounds of discussions, finally decided to use thirty-six large treasure ships to undertake Zhu Di's expedition.
Out of careful consideration, Wang Jinghong went to Liujia Port in Taicang Prefecture to supervise the maintenance of ships and steam engine modification and maintenance. He also gave a deadline for recruiting sergeants to arrive at the port and prepare for sergeant training.
Longjiang Wharf and Ma'anshan Wharf can no longer accommodate any more large ships. Zheng He's main fleet, Zhu Neng and Luo Guanying's main ships are already gathering. In addition to big treasure ships, there are more pure iron ships here.
On the Yangtze River, the boat's hull swayed slightly.
Jin Zhong stood on the bow of the ship and looked at the dock in the distance, where many people were busy preparing for the voyage.
Zhu Gaoxu walked out of the cabin and handed a booklet to Jin Zhong: "This is the account book obtained from selling all the shops and family property. You can calculate it again. If there are no problems, hand it over to my father."
Jin Zhong took it and replied respectfully: "The prince has figured it out clearly, so it's no problem after thinking about it."
Zhu Gaoxu snorted, shook his head and said: "You know that I am not good at accounting. Calculate again to avoid any mistakes. The eldest brother is very powerful now and cannot be messed with."
Jin Zhong put the account book in his arms and said nothing.
Indeed, since he decided to go to North America to seal the country, Zhu Gaochi, who had always been weak, suddenly became strong. He used to not interfere in everything, but now he has started to check everything, repeatedly interfering, and even loses his temper when problems arise.
Jin Zhong knew the reason for Zhu Gaochi's change, because Zhu Di's family went to sea this time, fundamentally not for the Ming Dynasty, but for Zhu Zhanji.
Zhu Gaochi knew that Zhu Zhanji was young and no matter how smart he was, he was still just a minor. If he wanted to protect him from wind and rain, he had to be stronger.
In the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Di was able to protect Zhu Zhanji, and so could Zhu Gaochi, because Zhu Gaoxu did not dare to mess around, could not mess around, and was unable to mess around. But once he arrives in America, this situation is likely to change.
Zhu Di was naturally responsible for taking the lead in developing America, and he deserved it.
The question is who will be responsible for specific matters under Zhu Di.
Zhu Gaochi?
Yes, he can be responsible for some matters, such as writing documents, signing them, stamping them, writing notices, etc.
But Zhu Gaochi could not be responsible for the actual reclamation matters, such as commanding the sergeants to cut down trees and dig ditches, arranging craftsmen to lay foundations and build houses, helping people push carts and pull soil to pave the way, patrolling hunting, camp security, etc. Zhu Gaochi could not do it.
Zhu Gaochi is a cripple and has difficulty walking. He is more suitable to stay in the room and do things rather than outside the room.
This is the problem. Who will do the work that Zhu Gaochi can't do?
Zhu Di had three sons, Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.
The only ones he could rely on were these three sons. It was impossible to use Qiu Fu and Wang Jinghong as chief officials without using his own sons.
In other words, once they arrive in America, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui, who originally did not have much power and seemed unimportant, will become important figures. The two of them will be responsible for more specific matters such as construction, security, and reclamation. Correspondingly, they will also Hold certain powers, such as military power.
With a smile on his lips, Zhu Gaoxu looked at the sparkling river water and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Jin, after all these years of going around and around, we are still back to where we were. I just don't know if Mr. Jin is still willing to accompany me this time. A long way."
Jin Zhong took a deep look at Zhu Gaoxu and whispered: "I have always been there and never left."
Zhu Gaoxu disagreed and did not pursue Jin Zhong's defection to Zhu Yunwen. After all, Zhu Yunwen had neglected him over the years, which made him frustrated.
"At first, I didn't want to go to a wild place like America. But then I thought about it, this is an opportunity for Prince Yan's Mansion, and it's also an opportunity for us."
Zhu Gaoxu lowered his voice.
But the sound seemed to be heard by the fish, which jumped out of the water and then fell into the water again.
Jin Zhong frowned slightly, hiding
The hands in the sleeves trembled for a moment, and then he asked with a smile: "What is our opportunity?"
Zhu Gaoxu smiled in the wind: "Mr. Jin has great talents but no place to display them. If you are loyal to me, North America has a vast territory, and it is not unusual for another feudal country to appear. By then, Mr. Jin will be The new king."
Jin Zhong's eyes lit up.
North America is so big that it can be occupied by hundreds of thousands of people instead of tens of thousands. Even a few million are not enough to occupy the entire place.
Such a huge place always needs to be spread out.
If he really helps Zhu Gaoxu, he may not be unable to become a real talker. By then, he can gain a fiefdom due to his merits.
only--
Jin Zhong looked at Zhu Gaoxu. This man, over the years, had repeated ambitions one after another, but in the end they all ended in failure. He even entered the security bureau twice. If it weren't for King Yan's hard work and achievements, he would probably His head has dried into a skeleton.
Is there really a future for following him?
If you misread it once or twice, will you misread it a third time?
There are no more than three things.
Once passed, the consequences will be serious.
Jin Zhong thought that in the next ten or even twenty years, Zhu Gaoxu would indeed become an important force, but the problem was that everything Zhu Di built would be passed on to Zhu Zhanji, not Zhu Gaoxu.
In other words, a household has been established on that piece of land, and the household name is Zhu Zhanji. Zhu Gaoxu wants to change his household registration, but he has to pay deed tax. Zhu Di has the final say on deed tax in America, which may cost money or his life.
"I'm old, and I just want to follow the prince and the prince to reclaim the wild land. If there is a need in the future, just ask the prince, and Jin will do his best."
Jin Zhong gave Zhu Gaoxu an ambiguous reassurance.
Zhu Gaoxu only saw the "module" side and not the "edge" side. He thought that Jin Zhong was showing his attitude and surrendering to himself, so he happily said: "I will never let you down in the future." ap.
Jin Zhong thanked him quickly.
But his lowered eyes were full of disdain.
You are already planning to deal with your father, your brother, and your nephew, but you still don’t know how to deal with me in the future. You can let down your closest relatives, let alone others.
Zhu Gaoxu is high-spirited, and his wealth and dominance do not necessarily have to be here, he can just as well be in another place.
Zhu Yunwen, you drove me away.
One day, I will come back. Until then, don't be scared.
There is territory, population, food, and weapons. Where in the world cannot be conquered, where cannot one be crowned king? I, Zhu Gaoxu, want to be the emperor of the Ninth Five-Year Plan, and I want to be an emperor who commands the world and no one dares to disobey!
