By the time the water level reached ten meters, the treasure ship was already floating above the water.

Everyone did not rush to start, and while waiting for the water to be stored, Zhu Qizhen came to the power cabin of the ship.

A huge steam boiler was placed here, and near it was the coal that had already been prepared, and with the arrival of Zhu Qizhen, the workers hurriedly knelt on the ground to greet them.

Huaxia is the first country in the world to use coal, and a large number of refined coal products have been found in the lower layer of the Neolithic Xinle site near Beiling, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province.

The emergence of coke and the invention of coking technology in the Song and Yuan dynasties brought a new page in the history of coal use in China.

By the time of the Ming Dynasty, the development and utilization of coal mines had begun to be regulated at the national level.

"Flat. Ruan Lang, how long can these keep the steam engine running? Zhu Qizhen asked.

Ruan Lang knelt among the craftsmen, and when he heard Zhu Qizhen's question, he replied: "Back to the emperor, I'm afraid these can't support the treasure ship to walk out of the Ming Dynasty."

Therefore, this power is only used as a steering supplement, and the boatmen on both sides are mainly responsible for it. ”

Zhu Qizhen was stunned, this is Daming's power steering system?

"If you have machines, why do you have to rely mainly on manpower? Wouldn't it be better to have more coal? Zhu Qizhen said suspiciously.

"What the emperor said is very true, but this artificial coal mining is relatively slow, and if coal is really used, I am afraid that it will affect the supply of the market.

In addition, although the ship is large, if it is fully loaded, it may not be enough for Zheng Gonggong's long route.

Therefore, after discussing with Yu Hai, the slave maid still thought that it should be dominated by manpower at present. Ruan Lang explained.

Zhu Qizhen nodded, but he thought simply.

Coal mining came into mechanization after the Opium War in 1840.

Although he has made his own steam engine, the hoist, ventilator, and drain machine used for coal mining have not yet appeared, and it is still an era when it is completely dependent on manpower.

However, since we have entered the age of steam, these corresponding industries must also be arranged, including smelting rare metals and increasing the output of steel.

As soon as he thought of it, Zhu Qizhen immediately ordered Ruan Lang to develop utensils such as hoists, ventilators, and drainers.

A small smelting office was also built in the palace to improve smelting technology and prepare for the advent of railways and trains.

"Remember, these things have been done, and I will reward you with an official position, and I will not do it again

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Be a slave! Zhu Qizhen said to Ruan Lang ambitiously.

As soon as these words came out, not only Ruan Lang and other eunuchs of the imperial eunuch were excited, but even Jin Ying and other eunuchs of the ceremonial eunuch also showed a look of shock.

Even if the eunuch has great power, he is still a slave of the Son of Heaven, but if he becomes a courtier, he is an independent person and an official of the court.

The difference is not just a difference in name, but a change in identity.

But although I am envious, after all, I am all castrated, even if I am famous, there is no reality, there are no descendants, and the successors are not necessarily good to themselves, it is better to mix in the palace.

"Thank you, Emperor Longen! Slaves and maids are ready to go to the soup! Ruan Lang took the lead in thanking.

Zhu Qizhen nodded and left the place, returning to the deck.

Yu Hai had already manipulated the ship and began to move slowly, concentrating on the posture of the ship, so that people could not see that this was already an old man in his prime, and his high-spirited appearance was not inferior to his two sons.

The shipyard was originally built on the shore of the Bohai Sea, and after the treasure ship was launched, this distance was quickly completed.

Facing the sea breeze, the Western road of the Ming Dynasty is in front of you, and you can go to the end of the ocean world just by waiting for the right seasonal wind direction.

At this moment, the head boat that Zhu Qizhen was riding suddenly trembled.

The sound of the squeaking plank deformation appeared, and Zhu Qizhen stood unsteadily, and his figure shook.

Fortunately, Jin Ying quickly supported the emperor, which didn't make him make a fool of him, and Yu Hai and his son hurriedly ran out of the cockpit and rushed to the bottom warehouse.

"What's going on?" Zhu Qizhen asked with a gloomy face.

Zhu Qiyu was already kneeling on the ground with Ruan Lang and the others, and his voice trembled when he saw that the emperor was angry.

"Brother Huang, this Zheng He treasure ship is built completely according to the drawings left by the Three Treasure Eunuchs, there should be no problems!"

At the moment when Zhu Qiyu was all, the short silence of the head ship was broken, and Yu Hai and his son ran up from the bottom warehouse with the boatmen, shouting as they ran:

"Your Majesty, go away! The ship is sinking! ”

Zhu Qizhen was startled, didn't care about losing his temper, and hurriedly went down the side of the boat to the lifeboat prepared by Jinyiwei, but in a short time, Zheng He's treasure boat disintegrated and sank underwater.

Zhu Qizhen stood on the shore without saying a word, but his iron-blue face still made everyone understand that the emperor was angry now.

"Brother Huang!" Zhu Qiyu screamed and was about to plead guilty.

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Zhu Qizhen took a deep breath, "Qi Yuzhen now orders you to investigate this matter thoroughly, if there is a mistake in the drawing, go to check the drawing, and if the craftsman is wrong, go to check the craftsman."

In short, no matter what method you use, no matter who is involved, fill this hole for me, this year, I must see the treasure ship to the West! ”

Then in the panicked eyes of everyone, Zhu Qizhen was protected by Jinyi Wei and left the Huangming Shipyard that he had been thinking about.

Early the next morning, hundreds of officials knelt down at Chengtianmen and asked Zhu Qizhen to stop all matters in the West.

Zhu Qizhen sat on the warm couch and said motionlessly: "Want to use this way to make me compromise?

Can a group of Ziwen Quxing only use this kind of subordinate means?

Write down all the people who will be the leader to me, and let Guo Mao investigate, they have nothing to do with this matter, and if you assassinate me, you must be ready to be punished by the Nine Clans! ”

Jin Ying's body trembled, and he was ordered to leave.

After Zhu Qizhen was in a short period of anger yesterday, when he thought back to what happened, he always felt that it was not so simple.

Knowing that he attached so much importance to this matter, whether it was Zhu Qiyu, the father and son of the Yu family, or Ruan Lang and others from the royal prison, they did not dare to deal with it like this.

Besides, there was an accident just after going to sea, and this kind of coincidence is too easy to reminisce.

When I just returned to the palace yesterday, there was a saying that the first emperor was unwilling to waste people's efforts, which was a warning that was specially lowered.

This strengthened Zhu Qizhen's inference, and as for today's forced palace, it was also within his expectations.

Within a day, dozens of craftsmen in the shipyard committed suicide together with their families, and news also came from Guo Mao's side.

Zhu Qizhen pinched the hot teacup in his hand, and a wave of anger surged up, and Jin Ying and Guo Mao who saw it were both trembling in their hearts.

After a long time, Zhu Qizhen drank all the tea in the cup with relief, and ordered the shipyard to review all the registered craftsmen.

However, if there is any suspicion, it will be cleared, and no one will be allowed to enter or exit without approval in the future, and the goods will be strictly inspected to prevent the slightest loophole.

The uproar in the court lasted for more than half a month, until finally, Zhu Qizhen personally came forward.

It was a sunny noon, and it seemed as precious in the early spring when the spring was cold, and Zhu Qizhen was bathed in the sunshine and came to Chengtianmen like an immortal.

All the officials who asked for his life were in high spirits when they saw him, and they all shouted for orders to stop such an ominous and labor-consuming move as going to the West.

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