Many years later, when later generations were compiling history, Zhu Yunxu's speech at the 18th Avenue of Jinling was also recorded in great detail.
Modern scientific and technological civilization opens a new chapter on this day.
Hundreds of thousands of craftsmen gathered in Jinling Shibafang.
There are many talented people among them.
It’s just that there has never been a stage for them to show off or a space to perform.
Countless budding ideas that could become major inventions were strangled at the very beginning.
But now, Zhu Yunxian has given them the soil to develop and fertilize them to grow.
As a result, countless technological inventions were hatched.
As a result, Jinling’s Eighteen Lanes have many names recorded in history and included in textbooks of later generations.
Of course, all the names, all the records, all the legends cannot avoid one person.
Zhu Yunxian.
At this time, he had left Shibafang and took Ma He to another important place in Jinling - Longjiang Bao Shipyard.
When Zhu Yuanzhang raised troops in the early days, he often relied on the navy to fight.
It was the powerful navy that laid the foundation for the founding of the Ming Dynasty.
A very big reason for choosing Nanjing as the capital is also because it is close to the Yangtze River, which is convenient for water transportation and transportation.
Therefore, when the Ming Dynasty was founded, it attached great importance to the shipbuilding industry.
Shipyards were opened all over the country.
The Longjiang Bao Shipyard in Jinling was the largest shipyard in the Ming Dynasty.
With a well-established system, complete staffing and scientific management, it is also the largest and most advanced shipyard in the world in this era.
Leading the world for at least a hundred years.
After Zhu Yunxuan arrived, the officials in charge of the Ministry of Works hurriedly came out to greet him.
Zhu Yunxuan took Ma He to visit the largest shipyard in the world today.
Although I came from a later generation and was used to seeing large machinery and ships, I was still deeply shocked when I saw the large treasure ship built by the Ming Dynasty up close.
It is forty to fifty feet long, dozens of feet wide, and at least seven or eight feet high.
It is really unbelievable that with the technological level and productivity of this era, such a huge treasure ship can be built.
Officials from the Ministry of Industry introduced the performance of the treasure ship and various shipbuilding technologies, and Zhu Yunzhen nodded from time to time.
Ma He had been following him, and his eyes widened at this time.
He had never seen such a big ship before, and he was so attracted by it that he couldn't move his eyes away.
Zhu Yunzhen noticed his excitement and abnormality, and the corners of his mouth could not help but curl up slightly.
This was also the purpose of bringing Ma He here.
After the visit, Zhu Yunxu asked the officials to summon the craftsmen and express some of his opinions.
Improvements in shipbuilding technology, primarily sails.
He came up with jibs and gaffsails, also soft sails.
Although the Ming Dynasty's square sail is also very good, when it is necessary to sail against the wind, the advantages of the triangle sail are reflected.
The gaff sail is simple and convenient to operate and is suitable for environments with changing wind directions and climate.
Of course, Zhu Yunzhen also knew little about these, but only had a slight understanding.
After the idea was proposed, it was left to the craftsmen to think about it themselves.
He did not give any mandatory instructions on whether to use it or how to use it.
He is not very familiar with this aspect, so the choice must be based on reality.
Today, most of the sails used in the Ming Dynasty are hard sails.
There are pros and cons compared to having a soft sail.
He just proposed a possible technical solution that might work, who knows?
Even so, it still shocked the officials and craftsmen present.
Rumor has it that the emperor's grandson is a genius who dominates the world, and is almost omniscient and omniscient.
When I saw him today, I realized that the rumors were true.
They have been building ships all their lives, but they have never thought of anything. His Highness Taisun was able to come up with a new technical plan just after visiting it, which is amazing.
Ma He next to him was also stunned.
I had just seen Zhu Yunxuan's gun design and invincible general cannon, and now I saw him improving ships with my own eyes.
The horse and the man who only felt themselves were going numb.
Is this true genius?
Compared with a mortal like him, it is really a world of difference.
After doing all this, Zhu Yunzhen took Ma He to the dock, where a new ship that had just been launched was still parked.
He smiled and asked: "Sanbao, what do you think when you see these treasure ships?"
Ma He was startled and sighed: "Riding such a treasure ship, sailing across the sea, conquering the ends of the world, and exploring endless places, this is what a man should do when he is alive."
Zhu Yunxuan laughed.
"Okay! It's not in vain that I brought you here today."
He smiled and said: "I have informed the emperor that the Ming Dynasty will open a military academy to train new armies, including the navy that needs to sail to sea."
"Thousands of miles away, there is a new continent. Hidden there are excellent seeds that can change the Ming Dynasty, and endless wealth."
"If anyone can lead the fleet there, the Ming Dynasty will start a new journey. The person who leads the fleet will also leave his name in history. Even thousands of years later, it will still be passed down by future generations."
"It's just that the sea is dangerous. Once you go out to sea, your life and death are on the line. And you are far away from your family and can't be reunited. It's as difficult as drinking water and knowing whether it's warm or cold."
"I think you are an extraordinary person, and I would like to entrust you with this important task. Are you willing?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ma He plopped down and knelt down.
"Ma Sanbao is just an eunuch with no family, so there is no need to worry about leaving home. Although he has a low status, he still has great ambitions. If His Highness Meng Taisun will not give up, he is willing to lead the ship to the sea, ride the wind and waves, and die nine times without regrets."
After saying this, he kowtowed heavily, his expression extremely serious.
Zhu Yunxuan nodded slightly.
The reason why he wanted to use Ma He was that he was indeed a talent. History has already given the answer to this.
And Zhu Yunzhen also believes that if he gives Ma He more space to perform and a broader performance stage, he will definitely be able to do better.
Secondly, it is actually very difficult to find people who are suitable to lead a ship out to sea.
Officials all have families, wives and children. I'm afraid not many people are willing to be separated from their families for a long time and go overseas where they don't know whether they will live or die, and their future is uncertain.
Moreover, leading a fleet to sea is a huge task that cannot be undertaken by ordinary people.
A horse that is capable, a gelding, and free from worries is indeed the most suitable one.
However, Ma He never thought that Zhu Yunzhen would give him such an important task.
After all, he was just a person who had just defected.
A humble slave.
Why did such an important task as leading a ship out to sea fall on him?
He was puzzled by this.
But he became more respectful and grateful to Zhu Yunxuan.
How important was it to elevate him from a slave to a general who commanded troops to go to sea?
How should he repay such kindness?
Ma He was excited and confused?
Can I still lurk next to him and report his affairs to King Yan?
If you really do this, how can you deserve the trust and importance of His Highness the Grand Sun?
But if not, how could he face King Yan?
For a moment, he was in a dilemma.
"Okay!" Zhu Yunzhen said, "Ma He, I want to give you a surname, Zheng."
"Zheng is diligent and cautious."
"It is no small matter to set sail to the sea and explore the new continent. It goes without saying that there are many dangers involved."
"You must act with caution. I gave you this surname. I hope you will keep it in mind."
Ma He's body froze again.
It is a great favor to be given a surname.
The emperor bestows surnames only on those who have made great achievements.
And his identity is just that of a slave.
But he received such great praise.
Although Zhu Yunzhen is not the emperor yet, he is already the prince and the future emperor.
What does his given surname mean? With Ma He's intelligence, how could he not know it?
At this moment, he was extremely moved and burst into tears.
"Zheng He, even if he dies, will never be able to repay His Majesty Taisun for his kindness. Even if he dies, he will be a cow or a horse in the next life. I am also willing to serve His Majesty Taisun again."
Zhu Yunxuan shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "I won't let you be a cow or a horse. However, since you stayed in Jinling City, you came to my side. I think Dao Yan must not have returned to Peiping. I wonder if I can take Gu to see him. See."
As soon as these words came out, Zheng He suddenly stood on the spot, as if he were a chicken.
(End of chapter)
