Wang Yisi's slightly naïve words made Zhu Youzhen shake his head.

Sure enough, in terms of comprehension of industry, Wang Yisi, who successfully developed the first steam engine in the Ming Dynasty according to technology, does have a lot of merits.

But once faced with such a game problem, it seemed a little inexperienced, but Zhu Youzhen didn't care.

After all, there is a specialization in the art industry, and he did not expect a director of the General Administration of Industry who has been studying technology all day to understand these things.

But he still opened his mouth to remind Wang Yisi.

"Wang Aiqing.. There is no such thing as friendship between countries, especially when they sell something that is extremely important to a rising country, and they will do everything they can to delay the country's development by all means. ”

"I see."

At this point, all the ministers present had a somewhat ugly look on their faces.

Zhu Youzhen spoke again at this time: "Speaking of which... It seems that I asked Zheng Zhilong from the southeast coast to go to South America to look for this rubber tree a long time ago, but there is no result so far? ”

Speaking of this, Xu Guangqi frowned, and after recalling for a moment, he continued: "Your Majesty... As far as the minister knows, at that time, His Majesty drew up the holy decree and sent it to Zheng Zhilong, and Zheng Zhilong did send several ships to the South American region to find this kind of tree. It's a pity that I haven't given a reply to the court until now, I'm afraid..."

"I'm afraid. It's already a variable, isn't it? Zhu Youzhen closed his eyes slightly, and then suddenly opened them and said, "Shandong Sailor, how many steam-powered ironclad ships are there now?" ”

Speaking of this, the officials present all looked at each other a little, after all, this is not an area that they can touch.

So they all set their eyes on Wang Chengen, who was waiting on the side, after all, he was the only minister here.

As the head of the palace, he actually has a certain understanding of the affairs of the imperial court.

Seeing that everyone's eyes were on him.

Wang Chengen also walked out from the side and said to everyone and Zhu Youzhen.

"Returning to the Emperor.. According to the report from the Shandong Royal Naval Division a few days ago, the Shandong Naval Division now has a total of three steam-powered ironclad ships, and others. There are also about five ironclad ships under construction at the Penglai Shipyard. ”

"Well. The speed of the Penglai shipyard is indeed not bad, and then Wang Aiqing and Xue Aiqing of the General Bureau of Ordnance discussed again and selected some craftsmen to send to them. ”

For the current progress, Zhu Youzhen is still very satisfied, after all, building an ironclad ship is not an easy and simple job, and it can build three usable ironclad ships in a short period of time.

Today's Penglai Shipyard may have used a lot of strength, and Wang Yisi on the side also hurriedly said after hearing this: "The minister obeys the order!" ”

"Originally, I wanted to let the ironclad ships of the Shandong Navy Division go to Annam and Luzon for a walk first, but now it seems that even for the current large-scale reclamation plan in Liaodong, I am afraid that I have to go to South America first."

But the ministers heard another word in Zhu Youzhen's words, that is, the reclamation plan of Liaodong.

Xu Guangqi, who is the secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, is most concerned about this, and he said when he took advantage of the situation: "Your Majesty. I don't know, what Your Majesty is talking about about this Liaodong reclamation plan...? ”

Speaking of this plan, Zhu Youzhen finally showed a slight smile, only to see him say: "I have decided to set up the Daming Liaodong Agricultural Reclamation Group in Liaodong to comprehensively coordinate the agricultural planting plan of the entire Liaodong. ”

"And what I want to do is to let a large number of landless, landless, and poor peasants in the Ming Dynasty move to the outside of the border! It's not right for you to do this, this wicked man is the only one I can do! ”

All the ministers were excited, and Guo Yunhou, who had been playing soy sauce for a long time, took the opportunity to speak: "Your Majesty! The reclamation of Liaodong can be said to be a merit for my Ming Dynasty, and the benefit is in the future! It is really the great cause of the Ming Dynasty! ”

Although on weekdays, the current court officials of the Ming Dynasty are called to be high above the temple and do not understand the suffering of the people.

But it's not that they don't understand, but that they often pretend not to understand.

What's more, nowadays, the official inspection system of the Ming Dynasty is in full swing in various places, and all officials are trying their best to use the power in their hands for their own future and gradually begin to sympathize with the people.

Since last year, Zhu Youzhen has first stopped the Ming Dynasty's system of forced labor, especially the kind of people who are required to serve in forced labor, not to mention bringing their own money and food, and constantly embezzling and accepting bribes from top to bottom.

This was not allowed by Zhu Youzhen, so he directly issued an order demanding that all local prefectures and county yamen completely prohibit the dispatch of additional conscription, and at the provincial level, it was strictly restricted, and no additional conscription should be increased unless necessary.

Even if it is necessary, it must be based on facts and reliable facts, and it is necessary to raise enough silver taels to ensure that the people can be paid in full and in a timely manner during their servitude.

But at the moment, Zhu Youzhen ordered the comprehensive reclamation of Liaodong, and several ministers present actually welcomed it from the bottom of their hearts, not because they were Zhu Youzhen's close ministers, not because they were Zhu Youzhen's so-called "people close to him".

It's that they understand what hunger means to the people, and what food means to the people.

If there is not enough grain production to rely on, then the large-scale storage and adjustment of staple grains mentioned by Zhu Youzhen mentioned before will gradually collapse due to the abolition of the system.

After all, everyone present knew that Daming's grain could not rely on overseas forever, and it was impossible for overseas merchants from Taixi countries to send food to Daming forever.

Now their food is mainly plundered, can it be?

It is impossible to expect these robbers of the sea to rob grain and give it to the Ming Dynasty every year. Then I'm afraid they will have to lose all their underwear, and Da Ming will not be able to buy such high-priced grain all the time.

But what they didn't know was that Zhu Youzhen had no intention of giving money to the food that had been continuously supplied to Daming before and now.

After all, after the absolute strength is sufficient, Zhu Youzhen will of course unceremoniously overturn the table with these businessmen from the Taixi countries.

You must know that in the coastal areas of Guangdong and Fujian, a large number of clan rebellions have not yet subsided.

Behind it, it is all because of these people who are fueling the troubles, and Zhu Youzhen didn't know enough about it.

But since sending Sun Yuanhua to walk around Fujian and Guangdong, Zhu Youzhen understands everything!