Kangxi glanced at Yinzhen kneeling below with great confusion, this is another dilemma, the ocean voyage is unpredictable, let the old fourteen lead the troops to Europe, in case there is a mistake, not only he can't afford to lose, but the Qing Dynasty can't afford to lose, he really doesn't dare to take this risk, but the expedition to Europe is also related to the national fortune after the Qing Dynasty.

The ministers waited for a long time, and saw that Kangxi was indecisive for a long time, and one by one they started to move in their hearts, and they all secretly wondered in their hearts, what is Kangxi's intention, he has always been decisive and clear, and it is extremely rare to scoop up and pinch in such a situation, it can be seen that he is still quite excited about the fourteenth master leading the troops to Europe, does he not have the intention of making the fourteenth master the prince?

Youdao is the son of a daughter, and he can't sit down, how can Kangxi have the heart of Kangxi to make his favorite prince candidate cross the 40,000-mile ocean to go on an expedition to Europe?

Yinzhen was also quite apprehensive in his heart, and implored the army to go to Europe, he originally thought it was just a show and a formality, but who expected Kangxi to be really tempted, did Kangxi attach great importance to the expedition to Europe, or did he have no intention of making him the prince? What should he do if he is allowed to lead the army to Europe?

It will take a year to run back and forth in Europe, and this will go to Europe, and he will never be able to come back in two or three years, and God knows what the situation will become when he comes back? Thinking of this, his heart jumped, Kangxi wouldn't want to take the opportunity to deprive him of his naval power, right? If this is the case, simply entrench in the South Seas and Australia.

"The expedition to Europe is related to the national fortunes of the Qing Dynasty, and the situation in Europe is complicated, and if you want to seek the greatest benefits, you really need to be wise and brave, diligent and meticulous, familiar with the situation in Europe, and familiar with the overseas situation of the generals to lead the troops." Kangxi pondered for a long time and said slowly.

When Yinzhen heard this, his heart was cold, Kangxi really let him go to Europe? The ministers are also nervous, if Kangxi sends the Fourteenth Master to Europe, then the entire court situation will change, I don't know who will end up with this storage position?

Kangxi glanced at everyone, and then continued: "The leading general who went to Europe, Yinzhen, who else do you recommend?" ”

Hearing this, Yinzhen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and hurriedly replied cautiously: "Fujian Navy Admiral Shi Shibiu, the vice president of the Shanghai Naval Academy, is well-read, familiar with naval and land warfare, has rich experience, and is good at drawing nautical charts. The Admiral of the Nine Gates, Long Kedo, was diligent and prudent, familiar with land warfare, familiar with combat, good at forbearance, and flexible and adaptable, and could also take on this role.

The thirteenth brother Yinxiang, who has been in the navy for a long time, is good at military affairs, but his body is weak, and he sails to Europe, which is really difficult to reassure people, and the second brother Yinxiang is familiar with military affairs and is good at fighting, so he is also a good candidate. ”

As soon as I heard that the fourteenth master would recommend the abolished prince, all the ministers were sweating, and Kangxi would let Yin command the troops? And it is a navy of 20,000 elites, and the Fourteenth Master really dares to say anything

Kangxi was silent, Shi Shibiao was familiar with the situation in Nanyang countries, but he didn't know about the situation in European countries, and he didn't know much about the situation in the Americas and Africa. It's a good candidate, but I'm afraid that he won't come back from Europe with Navy Lai.

He was not satisfied with these people, but there was no suitable candidate in the bag, Kangxi couldn't help but be quite annoyed, he had neglected to promote the generals over the years, and after a little thought, he said: "This matter will be postponed and discussed, so kneel down." ”

Kangxi was dissatisfied with the candidate proposed by the Fourteenth Master, it was completely written on his face, and all the ministers bowed down and came out, secretly wondering in their hearts, in the absence of a suitable candidate, would Kangxi condemn the Fourteenth Master for an expedition to Europe? Judging from today's situation, this is really hard to say.

Yinzhen has no bottom in his heart, except for him, it seems that there is really no suitable candidate for the expedition to Europe, looking at Kangxi's demeanor and tone today, it is indeed a little unsafe. He couldn't help but sigh secretly, and finally persuaded Kangxi to agree to send troops to Europe, but he trapped himself, is this considered lifting a stone to shoot himself in the foot? …,

Out of the palace, Yinzhen changed into civilian clothes in a sedan chair, and then ordered to go to the 'Tan Ji tandoor, shop.

After Tan Caijun noticed that Young Master Long was not small, where did he dare to be the slightest slack, and personally urged the craftsmen to work overnight to make molds for stoves and honeycomb coal, and in order to prevent accidents, he also made an extra set of spare, and waited in the store early in the morning.

Yinzhen rushed to the 'Tan Ji tandoor, when it was paved, it was noon, as soon as he entered the store, Tan Changjun presented the tandoor and coal-making molds, and said with a smile: "Young Master Long, take a look, is it still to your liking?" ”

Yinzhen looked at it briefly, then nodded and said, "It's okay, just try it." Your shop also burns briquettes, there should be coal and yellow mud, just mix some coal according to the ratio of you to make briquettes, let's try it on the spot. ”

Where is there still loose coal in Tan Caijun's shop, it has long been made into briquettes for storage, but where does he dare to say no, he is too busy to accept it, and then let the guy sprinkle some water on the briquettes and smash them apart.

Under Yinzhen's guidance, the three honeycomb coals were quickly ready, slightly dried and formed, and the first honeycomb coal furnace in the Qing Dynasty began to ignite the test, not to mention Tan Caijun, all the people never thought that coal could be made like this, this firepower seems to be much greater than burning briquettes, and when I saw Yinzhen use the lid of the small damper to control the firepower, I was even more surprised.

Yinzhen stood up, took the hot towel handed over by the guard and wiped his hand, before he smiled: "This honeycomb coal stove not only has a large firepower, but also can adjust the size of the fire, which can keep the coal fire alive overnight, and it is also convenient to change coal." ”

Tan Caijun's eyes lit up, although he knew that this Young Master Long was big, but he couldn't resist the temptation, as soon as this kind of stove was pushed out, "Tan Ji clay stove will immediately become the largest stove shop in the capital, he said boldly: "Young Master Long, can the production of this stove be contracted to a small shop?" All profits are four or six open, and Young Master Long accounts for sixty percent, do you think it can be done? ”

Seeing that the shopkeeper Tan was talking to Yinzhen seriously, Da Chun next to him couldn't help it, turned around and walked to the side and snickered, Yinzhen smiled silently, as soon as he saw this situation, Tan Caijun immediately reacted, his feelings are not short of money, he hurriedly laughed and said: "In business, it makes Young Master Long laugh, this melon and two dates can't get into the eyes of the master, what does Young Master Long have to ask, just mention it, it can be done, the small shop is unambiguous." ”

Yinzhen smiled slightly: "As soon as this furnace comes out, it can be controlled by people, if you want to operate exclusively, you can only make ideas on the tools for making coal, but so?" ”

"This little bit of caution will inevitably lead to the difficulties of Young Master Long." Tan Caijun accompanied him cautiously.

"How much does a set of stoves and honeycomb coal molds cost?" Yinzhen asked with a smile.

Tan Caijun wanted to take over this business, but he didn't dare to open his mouth, so he made a tacit calculation before he said: "One set, estimate the cost of six yuan." ”

Yinzhen nodded, restrained his smile, and said in a deep voice: "This winter is cold, this stove is sold, it should be able to kill a few fewer people, and it can be regarded as doing something good for the people, I will give you a set of eight coins of silver, you rush out a thousand sets, I am in a hurry to give it away." ”

This is really a big business, Tan Caijun was overjoyed when he heard this, and said repeatedly: "Young Master Long, don't worry, the small shop is working day and night, and the delivery can be done in one and a half months?" ”

"Isn't it clear that the umbrella is delivered?" Yinzhen said kindly: "Don't want to eat alone, unite a few families to do it together, this market is very big, you can pay as much as you make every day." I'll give you a hundred taels of silver first. As he spoke, he pulled out a silver ticket and handed it over.

Then, he instructed: "Dachun, tomorrow the people will be punished here to get the stove, and then make some honeycomb coal, and the people will go to the downtown inside and outside the capital to light the stove and light the fire, and release the news, there is a reason why the honeycomb coal has a large firepower, and why the fire gate can adjust the size of the fire, this king is rewarded, five hundred taels of silver, a question." ”…,

As soon as he heard Yinzhen call himself the king, Tan Caijun's neck shrank in fright, prince? He immediately knelt down, kowtowed, and said: "I don't know if the little one is the prince who has arrived, and where the rude offense is, please forgive the prince." ”

"Get up, go and get busy with you." Yinzhen threw away a word, turned around and walked out of the yard.

Tan Caijun got up with no strength, and looked at the back of Yinzhen and his party, is there such a prince in this capital? Looking down at the silver ticket in his hand, it was indeed a fake 'Four Heng, silver ticket, when he came back to his senses, he hurriedly beckoned the craftsmen to hurry up.

The news of the naval expedition to Europe and the Americas soon spread among the royal family and noble ministers, and no one expected that in only half a year, the overseas division was put on the agenda, and everyone kept inquiring about the situation in the port of Acapulco, and many people went directly to the prince's palace

Yinzhen returned to the mansion, the housekeeper Lao Ma Tou handed over a thick stack of famous thorns, Yinzhen looked at it a little, and then felt a big headache, most of them are royal relatives, and they are all close, why these people came, he knew it well, the old horse head waited for him to hand back the famous thorns, and then continued: "Master, the thirteenth master is also here, it seems that there is an emergency." ”

What's the urgency of the old thirteen? Yinzhen frowned slightly, is he in trouble again? As he walked, he commanded, "Take him to the study, and I'll go there at once." ”

After a little washing, Yinzhen hurried to the study, and when he saw Yinxiang getting up to greet him, he smiled and said, "Why, the thirteenth brother also came to join in the fun?" ”

"I really didn't expect that there are so many people here in the Fourteenth Brother." Yinxiang smiled and said, "The fourth brother has returned to Beijing." ”

The fourth has returned to Beijing? Thirteen came here to tell me about it? Yinzhen nodded slightly, stretched out his hand and said, "Sit." After sitting down, he said: "Huang Ama Tianjin is in distress, the fourth brother should really come back to ask for peace." ”

"I went to Luheyi yesterday to see the fourth brother." Yinxiang groaned and said: "Don't blame me for the fourteenth brother, from childhood to adulthood, the fourth brother treats me differently from other brothers, taking care of me everywhere, I can't watch him fall deeper and deeper, and finally be confined in the high-walled compound for the rest of his life." I talked openly with the fourth brother, and the fourth brother asked me to bring the words, and the fourteenth brother Xie was willing to go to Europe regardless of his previous suspicions, hoping that the fourteenth brother could be forgiving and forgiving. ”