Dashberg froze and immediately replied: "If it is divided according to the ship type of the French Navy, it belongs to a large gunboat. The parent www.biquge.info is our 'LaMotte-Picquet' class gunboat. The displacement of the 'LaMotte-Picquet' class gunboat is 687 tons, and I have enlarged it in size and tonnage according to the request of His Excellency Governor Zuo Zongtang, which is almost twice that of the parent type, so it is said to be a large gunboat. ”

As he spoke, Ri Yige kept translating for Shen Baozhen.

Shen Baozhen understood the question and answer between Lin Yizhe and Dashbo, but he still couldn't understand why Lin Yizhe asked these questions at this time, so he didn't interject, but continued to listen to Lin Yizhe's next words.

"The tonnage and size have been enlarged, will the draft also be deepened?" Lin Yizhe asked again in French.

"That's right." Dustball replied in the affirmative, "However, the draft of this steamer, by the standards of our country, is not very deep, and it is suitable for navigation in most ports and rivers of your country." ”

"If larger warships are built, will the draft be deepened?" Lin Yizhe continued.

"That's for sure." "If you double the tonnage, the draft will be deeper, but then it wouldn't be suitable for building here, because the water is shallow, and even if you could build it, you wouldn't be able to get into the water." ”

"I see, thank you very much, Mr. Dusbo."

Lin Yizhe knew that Dashbo had already told Shen Baozhen what he wanted to tell Shen Baozhen truthfully.

Shen Baozhen listened to the Q&A between the two of them, and somewhat understood Lin Yizhe's intentions, but he didn't say anything, just nodded.

After leaving the foreigner's residence and returning to the Harbour Administration, Shen Baozhen asked Lin Yizhe to stay with Zhou Kaixi, Xia Xianlun, Wu Zhongxiang and other officials promoted by the Harbour Master.

"Kunyu asked, but do you think there are any shortcomings in the design of this ship?"

After a few people sat down, Wu Zhongxiang couldn't wait to ask, he, like Lin Yizhe, was also close to Shen Baozhen (Wu Zhongxiang was both the father-in-law and uncle of Shen Baozhen's son), because there were a lot less scruples about officialdom between him and Lin Yizhe.

"The little nephew is a shallow learner and doesn't dare to speak falsely. The reason why I asked about the draft of the ship type was that I was worried about the location of the shipyard, which seemed to be inappropriate. Lin Yizhe said.

"Oh? What does Kunyu think is wrong? Zhou Kaixi asked.

"Mr. Dash Bo said that the water depth at the present site is shallow, and it is impossible to build a ship of greater tonnage, and if it can be built, it will not be able to be launched." Lin Yizhe said, "Using this place as the foundation of the shipyard is probably not a long-term solution. ”

"Kunyu said the same," Wu Zhongxiang bowed slightly, expressing his agreement with Lin Yizhe's opinion, "It is not easy for a thousand-ton ship to be built and launched here, and it is not easy to take into account the rise and fall of the tides. In the future, if you want to build a big ship, you must find a new site, and it will take a lot of trouble. ”

"Now that the foundation has been laid, the construction can start as soon as the timber arrives, and if it is replaced with a new site, the construction period will inevitably be delayed." Zhou Kaixi expressed his opposition, "What's more, choosing a new site will not happen overnight." ”

"If you change the new site, you will miss the construction period, if you don't change it, you will have to choose a new site to build a big ship in the future, and you will waste money, food and manpower." Xia Xianlun said, "This matter is indeed a dilemma. ”

"And if the address is changed suddenly, there will be criticism in the DPRK and China, and Zuo Gong is not good-looking." Zhou Kaixi looked at Shen Baozhen and said, "When the official hears this, I'm afraid something will happen again......

"Shou Shan doesn't need to say much." Shen Baozhen sighed and waved his hand, and Zhou Kaixi shrank the words behind him.

"What you say today, don't spread it, so as not to discuss it." Shen Baozhen looked at everyone and said, "And after a detailed investigation, we will do the district." ”

Lin Yizhe saw the look of embarrassment in Shen Baozhen's gaze, and he didn't feel strange, nor did he say anything. Because he is only an assistant now, responsible for copywriting matters, he is soft-spoken, and he did not expect that once his proposal was put forward, it would be approved by the shipping officials and approved by Shen Baozhen.

And from the conversation of several shipping officials just now, he also keenly captured other situations!

In the evening, after leaving the government office and returning home, as Lin Yizhe expected, Shen Baozhen summoned him to the study again.

"I can't imagine that you have learned Western Chinese these days, and you have achieved a small success." Shen Baozhen was very happy with Lin Yizhe's performance in French today, "Sure enough, it is the back waves of the Yangtze River that push the front waves, it seems that I have to work hard, otherwise I will be compared to you juniors." ”

"Uncle has won the prize. The nephew is ashamed, in fact, this French is more difficult to learn than English, and the nephew is only scratching the surface, and it will take time to become proficient. ”

"You can concentrate on learning and apply what you have learned, which is very good." Shen Baozhen said, "However, you must also be careful not to show too much edge. ”

"What my uncle said is that my nephew is a bit reckless in proposing to change the address today." Lin Yizhe understood that Shen Baozhen was reminding himself, and replied respectfully.

"Today's events are not reckless." Shen Baozhen saw Lin Yizhe's respectful appearance, and said gently, "You tell the truth, have you been thinking about this change of address for a long time?" ”

"Nephew...... Be. ”

"I am very comforted that you are attentive to everything and dare to take on responsibilities." Shen Baozhen took Lin Yizhe's hand and asked him to sit down, "I don't mean to blame you for today's incident, I just want to know the details." ”

"The nephew saw that his uncle was in charge of the ship, and he worked very hard, and he had the heart to share his worries. My nephew went to the riverside construction site a few days ago to inspect and chat with the craftsmen, and learned that the river here is very shallow, it is not easy for big ships to enter and exit, and the soil is loose, so it is impossible to build a dry dock, and it is not a good place for shipbuilding. On the day when the ship is launched, it is still necessary to see the rise and fall of the river, and it is very inconvenient to launch it when the tide is high. And there are many typhoons in southern Fujian, if there is a typhoon and rain, the newly built ship is still worried about being destroyed by wind and waves, which is very worrying. The nephew had the idea of changing addresses. ”

"I see." Shen Baozhen was secretly shocked when he heard this, "I didn't expect that there would be such drawbacks here." ”

"Ship administration is an important task for the country, and it must be long-term. Instead of only building this kind of steamship, now all the countries of Taixi are dominated by great water masters, and the ships built are all huge ships. In the future, if our country wants to compete with the western countries, we should also build huge ships, and the ships built will be more than 1,000 tons. Lin Yizhe continued, "The craftsman of the suitable legal person has also made it clear that there is no major problem in building a ship of more than 1,000 tons here, and if the tonnage is put to thousands of tons, there is nothing that can be done. Even if a giant ship can be built here in the future, what is the use of the ship being able to launch it, like a stranded whale? ”

"What you said is that Zuo Gong and I were in a hurry for a while, and we actually ignored this layer." Shen Baozhen stood up and paced in the study, looking very uneasy, "If you want to build a big ship in the future, you have to relocate the site, and it will cost you a lot of money and manpower, alas! ”

"My nephew went to see the factory again today, only to see a few sheds, the slipway has not yet started, everything is hastily done, and there is not much investment in financial and manpower, so it is better to change to a new site, one can be done once and for all, and the other can save money, food and manpower." Lin Yizhe knew that his words had already played a role in Shen Baozhen's heart, so he took the opportunity to suggest again.

"I know that. But the one whose heart is troubled is not here. Shen Baozhen shook his head, as if there was something unspeakable.

"Uncle is worried, it's Lord Zhou, they won't agree to change the address?" Lin Yizhe asked.

"Definitely. Shou Shan, Xiao Tao and Wei Yun are all easy to say, as long as they explain the pros and cons and plan carefully, they will agree. Shen Baozhen sighed, "The person I am embarrassed about is that Zuo Gong is not easy to explain, because this factory site is chosen by Zuo Gong!" ”

"Uncle is worried that Zuo Gong will not allow it?" Lin Yizhe remembered what Zhou Kaixi said and asked.

"Zuo Gong is not allowed." Shen Baozhen sat down on the chair again and replied, "The shipyard was originally proposed by Zuo Gong, and its site was also selected by Zuo Gong, and the construction has already started. If the official learns about it, it will be another turmoil. What do you think Zuo Gong will think of the old man when he learns the news? ”

"Can you first explain the pros and cons to the left?" Lin Yizhe understood, he thought about it, and then suggested, "Zuo Gong is far away, I don't know the situation here, if my uncle explains it to Zuo Gong in detail, I think Zuo Gong will agree." ”

"Now the shipyard needs to use a lot of money, and there is still a need for the left public branch to help, if the left public is unhappy because of this, it is not beautiful." Shen Baozhen thought for a moment and said, "Besides, the new site has not yet been chosen. This matter needs to be carefully considered. ”

"My nephew has found a place, and if he can move here to set up a factory, there will be no obstacle to building a big ship in the future." "And this place is not far from the current site, so it is easy to relocate." The court and Zuo Gong are also good to talk to. ”

"Oh? It seems that you have done a lot of homework! Shen Baozhen couldn't help but be surprised when he heard that Lin Yizhe had already chosen a new site, "Come on, where is it?" ”

Lin Yizhe got up and took a hand-drawn map of Mawei drawn by the shipyard surveyor, unfolded it on Shen Baozhen's bookcase, pointed to the riverbank area in the northwest of Ma Jie Mountain and the west side of Yingyu Mountain, and said to Shen Baozhen: "Uncle, please see, this is it." ”

"Are you sure this is the best place to set up a factory?" Shen Baozhen leaned down and asked while carefully examining the map.

"The nephew dares to vouch for the head of the item." Lin Yizhe replied without hesitation, "The water depth here is enough for huge ships to moor, the soil is compact, and it is in the leeward place, which is a perfect place to set up a factory." Due to the loose soil of the original site, it was impossible to excavate the dry dock, and the nephew searched for verification in many ways, and learned that the soil of Qingzhou was solid, which was suitable for building a stone dock to accommodate the giant ship. ”

"If my uncle is in doubt, he might as well ask the French craftsman to inspect it again, and if it does not match what his nephew said, his nephew is willing to accept the crime of lying by his words."

The reason why Lin Yizhe said it so confidently was not because he had really inspected it, but because he told Shen Baozhen that the new site of the shipyard was the location of the Mawei shipyard that was reborn in later generations.

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