"Master, I recently got a piece of news, but it hasn't been confirmed, so I don't know whether to say it or not. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info" Bu Jingyun suddenly remembered that he got a letter from a mysterious person some time ago, because the other party did not show up, so Bu Jingyun did not immediately report the things in the letter, but sent someone to verify.

"Say." Ji Yang said.

"Wait a minute, I'll show you." Bu Jingyun got up and entered the house, and after a while, he came out with a letter and handed it to Ji Yang with both hands.

Ji Yang took the letter and opened it, his expression changed slightly, and the more he looked at it, the more solemn his face became. After reading it, Ji Yang put the letter aside, looked up and asked Bu Jingyun: "Do you think it is possible for Juexin to betray me?" ”

"I've been with Desperate for a short time, but I can see that this person is not a good person." Bu Jingyun tactfully expressed his attitude.

"Let the Shadow Pavilion investigate, they're better at this kind of thing than you do." Ji Yang said.

"Disciple understands." Step back to the clouds.

I don't know who sent the letter, and it was written about Emperor Shomu.

It turned out that Ji Yang forced Dongying to pay a huge amount of compensation, and Emperor Shomu was overwhelmed, and the matter of committing suicide by seppuku was fake. The person who died was actually a stand-in for Emperor Shotake, a ninja who was good at disguise.

This ninja deceived the Imperial Shadow, who killed all the high-ranking officials of the Shogunate, disintegrated the Dongying government, and deceived Ji Yang and others.

The letter explained that Emperor Shomu went incognito and boarded the ship of Jereshin with another identity. What made Ji Yang most angry was that Juexin actually showed the map of the New World to the other party, and after Kazuo Shenwu knew about the New World, he secretly went to South America in an attempt to re-establish the country there.

It's hard to imagine how powerful Kazuo Jimmu would have been after re-establishing himself in South America.

"The sender knows so many secrets, and even I have avoided them, obviously not an ordinary person, do you want to check it too." Bu Jingyun asked.

"Check, check." Ji Yang said with a serious face: "You go to check the messenger, and you have to send someone to South America to find Shenwu Kazuo and prevent him from building a country there." The Nanyang sailor is not familiar with the situation over there, and this matter is handed over to the Dongyang sailor who breaks the waves. ”

"The disciple obeys." Step back to the clouds.

Ji Yang secretly thought to himself, even the witness Huangying had been deceived, who had the ability to know the truth. You must know that Huangying's martial arts are higher than those of the boxing gods, and he is a smart person.

In terms of ability, the original big boss is the most likely, but he has been killed by Ji Yang. Moreover, the purpose of the big boss is to provoke a war, if he knows about this, not only will he not inform Ji Yang, but it is estimated that he will secretly help Kazuo Shenwu to re-establish the country.

However, although the big boss is dead, there are still a few masters in the Xuanhua where he is located, and there are many masters. So it's very likely that this letter was sent by Xuanhua, but what was their purpose?

In addition to the Xuanhua, Dongying also has some relatively strong strengths, such as the Iga faction that was previously controlled by the emperor, as well as the Yanagi family where the imperial shadow is located, and the hidden sword flow, the largest gang in Dongying.

But they had no reason to help Ji Yang and frame Kazuo Shenwu.

For a while, Ji Yang couldn't figure out the identity of the sender.

"South America is more than 108,000 miles away from Dongying, and there are no islands in between, how can Kazuo Shenwu get there. We went along the island chain from Dongying to Lizhou, and we lost a few ships, and with the navigation skills of Kazuo Shenmu, it is estimated that they have died on the sea. "When Broken Waves got the news, he was supervising the construction of a port in Zezhou.

Although the climate of Zeju is cold, the land area is larger than that of Toying, and it is an important station in the East. Ying Xiaoxiao had no intention of including Zezhou in the scope of rule, so Duan Lang fell in love with this place and built a city and a port here.

"It's impossible to go east, but what if you go west." Li Qing said emptyly.

"You're saying that they went from the South Seas to the West, and then from the West to South America. In this way, a large circle can be spared, and there is no year to think of it. Broken Waves said.

"Is a year a long time?" Li Qingkong asked with a smile.

"Those who achieve great things, one or two years are naturally nothing." Broken Lang nodded, acknowledging Li Qingkong's guess, and then said: "If we go directly to South America to find Shenwu Kazuo, a huge new world, I don't know how long it will take to find it." It is necessary to find out the starting point of Kazuo Jimmu and the navigation route first. ”

"The starting point is mostly Dongying, and there must be people from Kazuo Shenwu there." Li Qing said emptyly.

"Okay, let's go to Dongying to check." Broken Waves said.

Whether Juxin colluded with outsiders to leak the affairs of the New World, Broken Waves is not sure. He has been in trouble with Juexin for a long time, and he no longer minds Juexin's identity, so he naturally hopes that Jiexin has not betrayed Ji Yang.

"If I betray my master with all my heart, I will only kill my relatives with righteousness." Broken Waves.

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After Ji Yang took the ministers to visit the research institute of the Xingzhu Workshop in the capital, he personally presided over the technical exchange meeting between the Ministry of Industry and the Xingzhu Workshop.

Zeng Zongcheng got his wish and obtained the manufacturing technology of the Tiger God Cannon and the Tiger Tooth Bullet, and he also wanted the manufacturing technology of the Fire Talisman Gun. However, the Star Workshop can only make the body of the fire talisman, and the key part of the "fire talisman" can only be made by Wu Kun, so it can only be done.

A series of technologies such as barrel materials to coating materials, shell materials, gunpowder and thunder mercury can be obtained from the Tiger God Cannon, which is enough for the military department to gain a firm foothold. The army's demand for the Tiger God Cannon is still relatively large, and many local armies are not equipped with the Tiger God Cannon, and after the Ministry of War masters the relevant technology, it can reduce the burden of the Star Workshop Cannon Foundry.

At this time, the Xingzhu Workshop was developing the second generation of the Tiger God Cannon, which is said to be able to hit 30 kilometers. When the second-generation Tiger God Cannon is manufactured, the Tiger God Cannon can be eliminated immediately.

"Although you are all working for the imperial court, but your brothers have settled the accounts and used the technology of the Star Workshop, you will have to pay the patent fee." Ji Yang said.

"Your Majesty, I don't know how much this patent costs?" Zeng Zongcheng was stunned, it was the first time he had heard this word.

"Chief Engineer Yang, you introduce him." Ji Yang said.

Yang Taihe was also stunned, according to his thoughts, the court would definitely not need money to ask for things. Ji Yang is the real owner of the Star Workshop, and he is the emperor, so it is even more impossible to ask for money.

However, Ji Yang just asked the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Industry to pay, and Yang Taihe hesitated for a moment before explaining: "The patent fee was first proposed by our Star Workshop, no matter who uses our technology, they have to pay the fee." There are two payment methods, one is a one-time payment, and the other is a dividend. ”

"How much is the one-time payment, and how to divide the dividends?" Zeng Zongcheng asked.

"Originally, we didn't sell cannon casting technology, so we haven't set a price, so it's better for the emperor to set a price." Yang Taihe pushed it to Ji Yang, and he really didn't know how much better he wanted.

"Come to think of it, the Tiger God Cannon is currently the most advanced artillery in the world, and its value is incalculable. If you buy out the technology at one time, you can get 30 million taels of silver, and if you pay dividends, you will get three dividends for each Tiger God Cannon you make. Ji Yang said.

30 million taels of silver sounds like a lot, but it is actually very cheap, and if you buy it from another country, you don't want to see a single hair without 300 million taels of silver.

However, Zeng Zongcheng's face was still stiff, and he was puzzled: "Your Majesty, how can Weichen get 30 million taels of silver, and the money of the military department is the money of the imperial court, and it is also your money." ”

never thought that the cost of this patent would be so expensive, Zeng Zongcheng secretly complained: My emperor, the money of the whole world is yours, why do you bother.

"The money of the military department is good for the imperial court, but it is not mine. Even if it is the imperial court, it must be credible and reasonable, and if you use other people's things, you have to give money. If the court wants to take everything directly, in the long run, who else is willing to do business with us. Ji Yang reprimanded.

"That's not what the minister meant, it's just 30 million taels of silver, and Weichen really can't take it out." Zeng Zongcheng said with a wry smile, before the division of dividends, a total of 20 million taels of silver was distributed to the Ministry of Agriculture, and most of them were in the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Agriculture.

The Ministry of Industry is responsible for about half of the infrastructure construction in the Central Plains, and the amount of money required is incalculable. In addition to rice, corn, and other grains, there are also fruits, vegetables, spices, and various cash crops, all of which cost money.

Of course, no matter what the Ministry of Industry or the Ministry of Agriculture does, it is a large investment in the early stage, and it can be doubled in the future. For example, the construction of railways and highways, and the establishment of a toll station after the construction are completed, will return to the cost in less than two years. The Ministry of Agriculture invested a lot in the construction of rubber tree plantations at the beginning, and when the tree species grew up and could produce rubber, it would be able to return to its original cost in a few years.

"Then dividends, three points for each Tiger God Cannon cast, and one point for a Tiger Tooth Bullet." Ji Yang said.

One point is ten points, three points is 3 points, and one point is 1 percent.

"Here, the artillery ammunition manufactured by the Ministry of War is provided to the army for free, and there is no dividend if it is not profitable." Zeng Zongcheng wondered if Ji Yang was joking.

"The artillery ammunition manufactured by the Xingzhu Workshop is also provided to the Qilin Army for free, you ask Chief Engineer Yang how he makes money." Ji Yang said.

"I'd like to ask for advice." Zeng Zongcheng looked at Yang Taihe.

"It's not difficult, the most advanced artillery and ammunition are provided to their own people, naturally, for free. In order to make money, we will also develop some branch products, products with lower technology, and sell them to other countries. For example, the old artillery in the past is still in production, and it costs 1,000 taels of silver to sell it to the Angkor Dynasty. Last month we made a deal with the Angkor dynasty and sold them a hundred old artillery, which is 100,000 taels of silver. Yang Taihe said.

"Selling artillery to other countries, isn't this an enemy?" Zeng Zongcheng's eyes widened.

The other ministers also talked a lot, and the eyes that looked at Yang Taihe were not right. It is difficult for them to understand this kind of behavior, artillery is the most powerful weapon at the moment, how can it be used to make money.

"There's no need to make a fuss, it's all said that it's an old-style artillery, which can only hit a few kilometers, which is far inferior to the Tiger God Cannon. What's more, the Angkor Dynasty was not an enemy country, at least not now, so what if you sell them some backward weapons. Ji Yang said.

"That's not going to work out, aren't you afraid that someone will learn it." Zeng Zong became enlightened.

"Sooner or later, backward technology will be learned, and it is better to use it for benefits than to hide it and not please it. The most advanced core technology should be in our own hands, and the key is that we must continue to research and develop and always master the most advanced technology. Ji Yang said.

"It also makes sense, since the emperor said so, Weichen just did it." Zeng Zong became enlightened.

"Yes, just remember my words." Ji Yang said.

Then Ji Yang asked Wu Kun to write a contract, clearly writing down the transfer technology, dividend method, confidentiality and other conditions, and asked the Ministry of War to sign a contract with the Xingzhu Workshop.

"In addition to the existing manufacturing technology, it is best for the military department to send people to participate in the research of new artillery, lest the Tiger God Cannon be eliminated and come to the Xingzhu Workshop for technology." Ji Yang suggested.

"After the minister returns, he will definitely send someone to participate in the research and development immediately." Of course, Zeng Zongcheng would not refuse, he was eager to intervene in the research institute of the Star Workshop.

"It is very expensive to develop new technologies, so I will set up a special regulation on patent fees, and in a few days, I will formulate a special patent bill. Not only military technology, but also ordinary industrial technology, we must also maintain the most advanced, and we must rely on Yang Taihe to drink these talents. Ji Yang said.

"The emperor has a good reputation." Yang Tai and Gong Yi and others are very proud, but they are very modest on the surface.

"Zeng Zongcheng, your military department is the same, not only to manufacture but also to develop. If you develop advanced technology, you can also apply for a patent, and others will have to pay for your technology in the future. There is also the Ministry of Industry, don't be complacent. Ji Yang said.

"Wechen understands." Zeng Zongcheng replied.

"R&D doesn't require you to go into battle in person, it's the masters who work hard. All you have to do is put less money in your pockets and put the money into place, so don't let me down. Ji Yang said.

"Wechen doesn't dare." The ministers' hearts tightened.

"Yang Taihe, if the Ministry of War and Industry wants to participate in the development of any project, pay half of the research fee, don't save money for them." Ji Yang said.

"My subordinates understand." Yang Taihe figured out what Ji Yang meant.

Hearing Ji Yang's words, Zeng Zongcheng smiled bitterly again, he originally wanted to send people to participate in the research of various projects in the Xingzhu Workshop, but now it seems that it will not work. The craftsmen and masters of the military department who came with them fell to the bottom in an instant, and the various studies of the Star Workshop were too attractive to them.

But they knew that Zeng Zongcheng would never invest too much money in research, first, he didn't have so much money, and second, Zeng Zongcheng didn't attach as much importance to research and development as Ji Yang, he would rather spend money on technology.

Isn't it just a dividend, just a three-point dividend, and you can make money no matter how you divide it.

And independent research and development, not to mention the large investment, it is useless to develop what is not developed.

"Fortunately, our Lord Shangshu was originally the technical director of the Star Workshop, so there is no need to be so troublesome." The officials of the Ministry of Industry were secretly happy, they used to be very resistant to Wu Kun, a young scholar, but now they think Wu Kun is very cute.

In this technical exchange meeting, Wu Kun has taught many of the technologies displayed by the institute to the Ministry of Industry one by one. Many of the officials of the Ministry of Industry are craftsmen, and they have the skills and money, and they can cooperate with the Star Workshop on an equal footing.