Zhang Haibin took Zhang Zhun and others along the overgrown path and kept walking inside. The pagoda village is actually quite large, and the terrain is quite complicated. Finally, the group came to a thatched hut in the innermost part. Zhang Zhun stood in front of the thatched house, identified the direction, and found that it should be outside Nanjing City, probably the southwest location, which may be more than ten miles away from Nanjing City. Obviously, this and Nanjing City are completely different worlds.

The thatched hut in front of me, the same dilapidated, the same crumbling. Zhang Zhun even had to slow down. I am afraid that the vibration generated by stepping on it vigorously is enough to collapse the thatched house. Feeling the movement outside, an old man came out inside, looking at Zhang Zhun and his party with dizzy eyes, his cloudy gaze finally fell on Zhang Haibin's body, and said tremblingly: "Three-eyed boy, why are you here again?" Did you bring anything to eat? ”

Zhang Haibin said in a loud voice: "Third uncle, I'll bring someone to see you!" ”

The third uncle's ears obviously had a problem, and he didn't seem to hear Zhang Haibin's answer. However, there was clearly no problem with his eyes. When he saw Zhang Zhun asking someone to bring a large basket of pancakes, his eyes sparkled. The old man, who was dozens of years old and as agile as a monkey, immediately went up and took the whole basket. Then he picked up a pancake with each hand and nibbled on it without hesitation.

Zhang Haibin said obscurely: "The people here are starving. ”

Zhang Zhun nodded and said slowly: "There are pancakes." I brought a lot of them from Shandong. ”

This is not a polite remark, but it is true. When Zhang Zhun went south, he did bring a lot of pancakes as food backup. Pancakes mixed with green onions, a very simple and convenient food, and resistant to hunger. Add a little soy sauce and it's a nice delicacy. Because it is a cold winter wax moon, these pancakes are not easy to spoil. It's just a bit hard. However, for the hungry, a harder pancake is also a pancake!

While the old man was eating pancakes, Zhang Zhun held a clairvoyant mirror to look around, and as a result, except for the madman village, there were no more people. The inside of the Crazy Village is also unusually quiet. You can't hear a dog barking, you can't hear a rooster chirping, you can't hear a cat chirping, or even a bird chirping. Anyway, except for everyone's breath and the sound of the old man nibbling on pancakes, nothing could be heard.

Dead.

It's really a deathly silence.

It's hard to imagine that in such a place, there are still people who survive.

After eating four pancakes, the old man finally burped contentedly, and had the strength to talk to Zhang Zhun and them. Zhang Haibin repeated it loudly again, and as a result, the third uncle's hearing was still quite bad. He looked Zhang Zhun up and down, but he couldn't figure out Zhang Zhun's identity. His answer and Zhang Haibin's question are completely different things.

Fortunately, at this time, another old man arrived. The old man was in good spirits, he seemed to be strong, and his eyes and hearing were good. He also ate four pancakes before talking to everyone. After introduction, Zhang Zhun learned that these two old people, one surnamed Duan and the other surnamed Yin. Duan has long hair, Yin is rich. They are all widowers who have never been married in their lives.

Zhang Haibin introduced Yin Dafu and said: "This lord is from Jingshi, and he came here mainly to learn something about the treasure ship from you. ”

Yin Dafu is obviously not a person who is so easy to fool, and while Zhang Zhun looked at him, he also looked at Zhang Zhun, and said suspiciously: "Lord from Jingshi? ”

Zhang Zhun took out the bronze medal of Ao Shanwei's commander and handed it to him.

Yin Dafu is obviously literate, he has seen the bronze medal, and said a little strangely: "You are from Shandong Dusi, why did you come to Jiangnan?" ”

Zhang Haibin said: "Fourth uncle, you don't want to think about it, if you want to know the true situation of Nan Zhili, can you let Nan Zhili's own people investigate?" You don't know what those officials in Nanjing City are. The people of Beizhili are also not safe, they are all in one nest. If you want to find someone you can trust, you have to find a way to find a way from somewhere else. ”

Yin Dafu's brain was obviously not very flexible, and after listening to Zhang Haibin's words, he felt that it made sense, so he nodded and said, "Yes." ”

Zhang Zhun pretended to be deep and said: "Old man, it is really sad that Longjiang Shipyard has been corrupted like this!" If it weren't for Zhang Haibin leading the way, I might not have been able to find this place at all. Haven't you ever thought about moving out of here and making a living? ”

Yin Dafu said obscurely: "Adult, this is easier said than done, we are all dozens of years old, where else can we go?" Here our roots! Born here, died here, our ancestors have been like this for generations. Besides, the shipyards outside need all young and powerful young men, what do you want us old men to do? They didn't need to build large ships, and they didn't have any technical needs. ”

Zhang Zhun's eyes flashed, and he said tentatively: "Old man, you mean, if there is a big ship to be built, you may consider leaving here?" ”

Yin Dafu said with hope: "Does the imperial court want to build ships? ”

Zhang Zhun nodded vigorously.

Duan Changfa and Yin Dafu were overjoyed.

As long as they start building ships, they have income. If you have an income, you can change your existing life. They are waiting here for the shipyard to reopen. They don't know how many days they've been looking forward to it. I thought that I would never be able to wait for the shipyard to reopen in my life. Unexpectedly, Zhang Zhun's arrival gave them hope. In their lifetimes, they finally waited for this day.

Duan Dafa preemptively said: "I don't know how many ships the imperial court will build?" ”

Yin Dafu also asked eagerly: "I don't know when the shipyard will start?" ”

Zhang Zhun said slowly: "The imperial court has built a new shipyard, not here. ”

Duan Changfa said disappointedly: "New shipyard? Not here? ”

Zhang Zhun said awe-inspiringly: "Exactly." In order to deal with the raging Tartars in the north, the imperial court built a new shipyard in Shandong. The imperial court needed to build a large number of warships to fight back against the Tartars in Liaodong. I went south this time to see if there were any people in Jiangnan who could help the shipyard. At the same time, I heard that there are treasure ship materials here, so I want to take them with me. ”

Yin Dafu hesitated and said, "Lord Zhang, do you really want to take away the information of the treasure ship?" ”

Zhang Zhun said without hesitation: "Yes." ”

Yin Dafu frowned and said: "Except for this Longjiang Shipyard, it is impossible to build treasure ships in other places. That place in Shandong, whether it is raw materials or personnel, is not as convenient as here! My lord, if you want to start shipbuilding, it is better to clean up the Longjiang Shipyard to save time and effort! Don't look at the tattered Longjiang Shipyard, in fact, they are all weeds, which can be cleaned up in half a month. The silt in the pond can also be cleaned up in two or three months. ”

Zhang Zhun said: "That's right, Longjiang Shipyard can indeed continue to be used, and there are indeed unique conditions for shipbuilding here." However, for the time being, it is not possible to build ships here. The imperial court did not have so much financial and material resources, and it took care of two shipyards at the same time. At present, it can only meet the needs of Shandong shipyards first. ”

Yin Dafu's expression was a little weird, and he didn't know what he wanted to say, Zhang Zhun said in a deep voice: "In order to deal with the Tartars, the imperial court needs a large number of treasure ships!" The previous treasure ship materials all belonged to the state and should be sacrificed. Of course, you have kept the information of the treasure ship, and as a reward, the imperial court is willing to reward you with a thousand taels of silver! ”

Yin Dafu's eyes lit up, and then he was a little gloomy, and said slowly: "The drawings of the treasure ship are not my credit alone, and the people of the entire pagoda village have a share. ”

Zhang Zhun said: "I know. So, I've made arrangements for all of you for the rest of you. As long as you want, you can all move with me to the shipyard in Shandong. To build a treasure ship, in addition to having treasure ship information, it is also necessary to have a large number of experienced shipwrights! I'm here to take you away in secret! As you are aware, the situation in the north is very chaotic at the moment, and I cannot act openly so as not to arouse the alarm of the Tartars. ”

Duan Changfa and Yin Dafu, you look at me, I look at you, they all feel as if the time has come. However, because Zhang Zhun's news was too sudden, they couldn't believe it. I just ate a few pancakes, and now I have received a thousand taels of silver, and I want to take them all away? Could it be that the gods and Buddhas in the stupa have finally appeared?

In the end, Yin Dafu said: "The imperial court really wants to take us all away? ”

Zhang Zhun said: "Of course! How many of you are still here? I'll take them all! ”

Yin Dafu said: "It's not much, three or four hundred!" ”

Zhang Zhun said: "Okay! Pack up and leave now! ”

Duan Changfa and Yin Dafu were still hesitating.

Zhang Zhun's arrival was really a bit sudden, and their brains were still a little unable to turn around. What's more, they have been living around the Longjiang shipyard for decades. The gold nest and the silver nest are not as good as their own kennels. Chinese are all home-loving, even if it is a rotten home, it is not just to leave. Shandong is also a bit far away from the south of the Yangtze River. They did go over there, and who knows what it would be like over there?

Zhang Zhun naturally understood what could touch their hearts the most, nodded, and shouted, "Come on!" Bring two boxes of silver! ”

Zhou Yanyu took more than a dozen soldiers and moved two large boxes of silver with difficulty. Of course, this silver was taken out from the Gu family. Zhang Zhun left 30,000 taels for backup, and let Peng Bo escort the rest back to Fushan City. Now, it's just the right thing to do.

The silver of the white flowers appeared, and everyone's eyes turned a little green. The people of Stupa Village may not have seen large pieces of silver ingots for decades or even hundreds of years. These silver ingots in the box are all five taels in one, stacked neatly, how can people not have green eyes?

"Ten taels of silver per person as a settling-in allowance for everyone."

"Now, everyone can come and register their names and get them!"

"Even if you are not sound, you have a share! As long as it is a pagoda village, everyone has a share! ”

Zhang Zhun said without hesitation.

Duan Changfa and Yin Dafu no longer had the slightest suspicion. They finally believed that God had indeed opened their eyes. The imperial court is really going to rebuild ships. Who but the imperial court would want to throw so much silver and take them away? Unexpectedly, they waited for decades, and finally waited for the moment to start shipbuilding again.

"Zhang Haibin, you are responsible for the distribution of silver!"

Zhang Zhun said to Zhang Haibin.

"Thank you, sir, for your trust!"

Zhang Haibin suddenly became excited.

Seeing these white flowers, he was also moved, but what he was even more excited about was because of Zhang Zhun's trust. Zhang Haibin has always wanted to be an excellent naval officer, driving a warship across the sea. It's a pity that the left guard of the navy has been completely eroded, and his wish cannot be realized. Therefore, over the years, he has always felt that he is wasting time, he is tired, and he has no motivation to do anything. Unexpectedly, he would meet Zhang Zhun.

It seems that the imperial court is really going to cheer up. In the large-scale shipbuilding in Shandong, the imperial court obviously wanted to build a more powerful naval division. Do you also have to find a way to follow this adult to Shandong? Staying in this ghost place in Jiangnan, there is obviously no hope. Only by following this adult can you have a chance to go to sea!

"Everybody's lined up!"

"Don't mess around!"

Zhang Haibin shouted.

He was determined to handle this matter properly, and never let Zhang Zhun feel that he was incompetent. Then, at the right time, he expressed his will to Zhang Zhun and hoped that he would take him to Shandong. As for his family, they are in Jiangnan for the time being, and they will take it over when they have a firm foothold in Shandong.

Soon, the shipwrights around the Longjiang Shipyard all arrived one after another to receive the silver one by one. Silver is indeed very vulgar, but without silver, it is absolutely impossible. When the silver was in hand, the craftsmen took action. They no longer had the slightest doubt about moving out. All of them were busy packing up their things and preparing to leave. In fact, they don't have any property at all, and a small burden for each person is enough to carry away.

"My lord, these are the materials of the treasure ship."

After the silver was distributed, Duan Changfa and Yin Dafu moved out four dilapidated wooden boxes from the inside of the pagoda. The outside of the wooden box, wrapped in raw cowhide, looks quite intact. Zhang Haibin personally opened the wooden boxes one by one. Inside, sure enough, there were stacks of drawings.

Zhang Zhun picked it up and flipped through it roughly, and sure enough, it was the construction drawings of the treasure ship. Different wooden crates correspond to different parts of the treasure ship. Unfortunately, due to poor storage, many of the drawings have turned yellow, and some have been eaten by insects. At the same time, it may be that someone flipped through the randomly, and as a result, the order of the drawings was all messed up. How much is missing in the middle, no one can say. To sort out all these drawings is definitely a grinding work of meticulous care and knowledge.

It seems that this water grinding work still has to be handed over to an expert like Xue Zhidie to deal with. I hope that in the most critical links, the drawings are not missing. However, in any case, it is better to have these drawings than nothing. What's more, there are so many shipwrights. They should more or less know the manufacturing process of some treasure ships, and they should be able to make a breakthrough by comparing them with the drawings.

"Haha!"

Zhang Zhun couldn't help laughing.

Hahaha, the harvest of this trip is more cost-effective than silver!

Thinking that the huge treasure ship was very likely to reappear in his hands, Zhang Zhun was still very happy. When you have a lot of money in the future, you must build 1,000 or hundreds of treasure ships, each with a hundred or dozens of cannons, and go to Europe to wander around...... In order to facilitate the passage of personnel, Zhang Zhun ordered on the spot to dismantle all the old trestle bridges, and use those ladders to erect them on the spot to become new trestle bridges. It took a full night of busy work for the population of the madman village to be fully loaded. In the early morning of the next day, Fuhai and Ninghai slowly left the Longjiang Shipyard.

After entering the surface of the Yangtze River, everything feels much better. The city of Nanjing is soon in sight. Suddenly, Zhang Zhun found something from the clairvoyant mirror. At the same time, Yang Guohua also discovered the enemy situation from the clairvoyant mirror, and said to Zhang Zhun: "My lord, it is the soldiers and horses of Nanjing, who are coming towards us!" ”

It turned out that on the shore of Nanjing City, there was a group of Ming soldiers, about a thousand people, outflanking in the direction of Longjiang Shipyard. Looking at their appearance, I knew that they were looking for Zhang Zhun's bad luck. However, their intelligence efficiency is really a little too poor. Zhang Zhun had been there for a night before they began to set out. With such an efficiency to deal with the Tartars, it is conceivable.

Zhang Zhun frowned and said, "These bastards! If you don't want to serve the country, you know how to fight in the nest. ”

After Zhang Haibin was stopped by Zhang Zhun, he was on the boat all the time and never left, and he knew nothing about the outside world. Zhang Zhun's actions made him really believe that Zhang Zhun was indeed sent by the Beijing Division. Therefore, he also said indignantly: "My lord, the officials of Nanzhili have all rotted from the roots. ”

Zhang Zhun held the clairvoyant mirror, carefully looked at the surrounding river, and found that there were no warships with the left guard of the navy and the right guard of the navy, so he was relieved. As long as there are no cannons, there is no need for him to worry at all. No matter how many Ming troops in Nanjing were, they were no match for him.

"Bang bang bang!"

"Bang bang bang!"

"Bang bang bang!"

The Ming army on the shore discovered Fuhai and Ninghai, and then stopped advancing and opened fire in a ping-pong manner. The sound of ping-pong gunshots sounded very lively, and it also surprised those stupa village boatmen, who couldn't understand why the Ming army would shoot at this adult.

Of course, the arquebuses of the Ming army could not hit Fuhai and Ninghai at all. The distance between the two sides was almost more than 100 zhang, far beyond the range of the arquebus. Fuhai and Ninghai are tailwinds again, as long as they go down the river, no one can catch up with them.

It's just that Zhang Zhun can't stand this anger. If you don't fight back when you are beaten, that's not Zhang Zhun's style. He had originally come to find trouble in Nanjing City. It was only because of the accidental appearance of the treasure ship drawings that I temporarily went to the Longjiang Shipyard. Since the other party makes the first move, it is even better.

Zhang Zhun's face sank, and he said awe-inspiringly: "Lean over!" Fight back! ”

(To be continued)