Chatting with Wen Anzhi, Zhu Youlang thought of the batch of potatoes planted by Wen Anzhi.

After leaving for so long, this batch of potatoes must be on a gratifying rise, right?

Now these potatoes are Zhu Youlang's lifeblood, and he immediately proposed to see it for himself.

Wen Anzhi readily agreed.

The two of them went to the potato planting area surrounded by a group of chamberlains.

According to the growth cycle of potatoes, they are certainly not fully ripe by now, but some hints of a good harvest can be seen.

Zhu Youlang was in a good mood and ordered someone to take good care of these potatoes.

These are the future rations of the people!

After seeing the rise of potatoes, Zhu Youlang and Wen Anzhi came to the ordnance workshop to inspect the production of flintlock pistols.

According to Zhu Youlang's plan, the flintlock pistol should produce 1,000 pieces of grain a year.

Although it is indeed a little difficult, this is already the lowest number that Zhu Youlang can accept.

Nowadays, the number of craftsmen is limited, even if the Frankie craftsmen and the local craftsmen of the Ming Dynasty take turns to rotate, which is the amount of 100 strokes a month.

In this way, a year later, at least Zhu Youlang could put this thousand flintlock pistols in the most elite fire battalion of the Tiger Army.

A flintlock pistol with a gun is not too much, and it is not too much to say less.

After witnessing the power of the earthen grenade, Zhu Youlang became more confident in the flintlock pistol.

The Qing army apparently did not have a good way to deal with this firearm now.

Cannon casting is a problem, but shells are relatively easy to make.

These smoothbore guns generally use solid shells.

Those flowering shells were used in relatively small quantities.

Craftsmen only need to follow the process according to the proportion.

Even with these dozens of field guns, it was enough for the Qing army to drink a pot.

It's that attrition is a problem.

However, Francisco raised a problem that Zhu Youlang was very wary of, that is, to strictly control these craftsmen who were in contact with manufacturing.

In case one or two of these people have evil intentions and flee to the Qing army, then the technical advantage of the Ming army will be completely gone.

The Qing army that the Ming army can build can be built, and they have more craftsmen, so they can completely crush the Ming army to death by relying on the size advantage.

"Respected Emperor Ming, please take this little suggestion of mine to heart. The Qing army had a strong ability to imitate. The drawings of artillery and guns must not fall into the hands of the Qing army! ”

Francisco has always been very elegant, and it makes you feel like a spring breeze.

Zhu Youlang nodded and said, "This suggestion of yours is very valuable, I will take it to heart." These craftsmen have all been naturalized, and the government will strictly check their information on time. ”

"Again, I'd like to make a small request."

Francisco stared at Zhu Youlang very seriously.

"Say it."

"Can we build a church here according to the custom of the Tessians so that we can pray?"

Zhu Youlang thought about it, this is not a problem.

Besides, the host itself is a religious believer, and it is not unusual for him to do something to build a church.

"I'm right."

Zhu Youlang swore that "the money for building the church will be allocated from the internal funds." ”

Francisco knew very well that the money in his pocket was the emperor's personal money, and he couldn't help but be moved to tears.

"His Majesty the Emperor is really generous, and we are willing to serve you to the death."

For these Frankie craftsmen, they were uprooted from their homeland, thousands of miles away from Europa.

Under these circumstances, the Ming Emperor was willing to build a church for them, so that their faith would have a home.

It's just so touching!

"I heard that there is an old saying in the Ming Dynasty, which is called that a scholar dies for his confidant, and a woman is for those who please himself."

Francisco swallowed a mouthful of spit and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely make the best firearm for His Majesty the Emperor!" ”

Zhu Youlang said a few words of encouragement to Francisco, and then left the workshop with Wen Anzhi.

"Your Majesty, I don't know what to say about this old minister of the Tessie Church."

The two gentlemen and ministers got into the carriage, and Wen Anzhi took the initiative to say.

"Wen Qing said."

Zhu Youlang said lightly.

"I have two religions, Buddhism and Taoism, both of which have been inherited for thousands of years. Whether it is Buddhism or Taoism, it is under the control of our dynasty. We know very little about this Tessie religion. Wouldn't it be terrible if it was allowed to spread if there was something unfavorable to His Majesty's rule. ”

This kind of thing is what Wen Anzhi dares to say.

In fact, Zhu Youlang agreed so happily to Francisco to build a church, which was naturally after some careful consideration.

Sectarian disputes have existed since ancient times, but they have not evolved into an uncontrollable situation in the land of China.

This is completely different from the situation in Europe.

A situation like **** will not occur at all in Daming.

As long as Zhu Youlang insists on the centralization of monarchical power, then any sect in Daming will only make a small fuss, and there will never be a situation where the main family will seize the limelight.

It's just that all of this is based on his omniscience and awareness of history. How should he explain this to Wen Anzhi?

After thinking about it carefully, Zhu Youlang said in a deep voice: "What Wen Qing said has its own considerations, the imperial court must be above any sect, Wen Qing can rest assured. ”

Wen Anzhi is a smart person, and the heart that hung after hearing Zhu Youlang's words was put down.

"Your Majesty is far-sighted, and the old minister admires it."

Wen Anzhi said with tears in his eyes: "Your Majesty has done so much for the Ming Dynasty, and some people don't understand, and the old minister is just not worth it for His Majesty." ”

"What's worth it. I can't satisfy everyone, as long as I have a clear conscience. ”

Zhu Youlang's mentality was very free, and he said with a smile: "I am like building a house now, and when this house is built, those who question me should understand." ”

"Your Majesty is truly a saint's heart."

"Wen Qing, how do you think Zhao Liangdong will change after his defeat this time?"

"Lao Chen thinks that the Dongyu will definitely think that it is not appropriate to attack in a short time, but rely on the blockade to consume us."

Wen Anzhi's eyes were still very open, and he soon pointed out the key.

"So, our priority now is not to be strong, but to grow food as soon as possible. For example, the potato should be promoted as soon as possible. ”

If the Qing army really implemented a blockade, all supplies would be in short supply.

Fortunately, the Ming Dynasty was a self-sufficient dynasty.

Except for the food problem, which is somewhat difficult to solve, everything else is easy to solve.

"The thirteen are what I am most worried about."

Zhu Youlang sighed and said, "I learned that many soldiers from the Thirteen Families relied on selling salt to go to Huguang to exchange for grain. If the blockade is really implemented, I am afraid that they will be short of food. ”

Shuzhong is relatively better, and you can always get by tightening your belt. Kuidong is completely different, the lack of land and grain can only rely on external imports.

If the Qing army really imposed a blockade, where would they go?

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