Soon, the foot-operated thresher was brought in from the outside, and the wheat was brought to the main hall.

The First Emperor stepped forward with great interest, and while curiously touching this place and knocking there, he asked how to use this threshing machine, and after asking clearly, he personally got started.

Seeing the ears of wheat in his hands being quickly cleaned by the thresher in front of him and turning into yellow grains, the First Emperor couldn't help but be overjoyed. With this threshing machine, Daqin's farming will surely be strengthened!

For Daqin, who takes cultivation and warfare as the basic national policy, this thing is too important, and it can even be compared with the emperor's grandson plow!

"Stinky boy, you have made a great contribution this time, let's say, what reward do you want......"

The First Emperor was in a good mood and looked at his eldest grandson happily.

The more I look at it, the more satisfied I feel.

Clever mind, good at Mojia techniques, repeatedly inventing new agricultural tools in the second, the key is that this child knows to pay attention to farming, willing to work farming.

This is more important than anything else!

Some time ago, this stinky boy proposed to open a field, and he thought he was going astray, but now it seems that this stinky boy still knows the importance and understands what is the foundation of the country.

Zhao Yingle looked at the First Emperor happily.

"Father, what you say counts?"

The First Emperor glared at him angrily, and if he hadn't reached it, he would have wanted to slap him on the head.

"Bastard, when did I talk and not count?"

Zhao Ying didn't care about him at all, leaned over with a smile, and helped the First Emperor pinch his shoulder.

"That's good - Father, you have to talk count, I want my father to promise me that I will insist on practicing Tai Chi twice a day - speak first, don't be lazy, don't cheat, don't be perfunctory......"

First Emperor: ......

I was moved and funny in my heart, and I couldn't help but turn around and slap him on the head.

"Stinky boy - just set me up, huh......"

Zhao Ying gritted his teeth and laughed there proudly.

"Father, it's not like you want to regret it......"

The First Emperor looked at this eldest grandson who was playing tricks in front of him, and a trace of warmth flashed in his eyes.

"Okay, Father promises you-"

This child would rather give up the reward, and he has to dig out his heart to force himself to exercise, how can he, who is the eldest father, live up to this child's filial piety?

Even if it is to protect the child for a long time, he has to take care of his body.

Looking at the interaction between the ancestors and grandchildren in front of him, the corner of the wall stood silently, and a smile couldn't help flashing in his eyes, and Shaofu Shilu lowered his head in awe.

The favor of His Royal Highness the eldest grandson of the emperor has reached such a point!

The threshing machine was carried down, and the wheat was cleaned up, and the First Emperor looked at Shaofu Shi Lu who was standing on the side with deep eyes.

"How's the ship I've asked you to build......

"Twelve have been built, and they will be delivered in a few days......"

When the First Emperor heard this, he couldn't help but nod with satisfaction.

"Tell me to go down and speed up the construction period, Xu Fu's matter of going to sea to seek the elixir of life must be put on the agenda as soon as possible......"

With the increasing decline in physical condition, the First Emperor's desire to seek the elixir of life has risen again, and the Shaofu side has already built a sea ship again in accordance with the instructions of the First Emperor, preparing to let Xu Fu go to sea again, seek immortals, and seek the elixir of immortality.

Especially today, seeing his eldest grandson, for the sake of his own health, he has hollowed out his mind, and his desire to pursue the elixir has become even more determined.

Zhao Ying naturally didn't know that his change of method today to urge the First Emperor to exercise had caused such a chain reaction.

However, at this time, it was really difficult for Daqin's ships to resist the wind and waves at sea.

Last time, Xu Fu led a ship to the sea to demand the elixir of life, and went out more than 20 ships, and only seven came back!

The loss rate is as high as 70%!

This is also the reason why the first emperor ordered Shaofu Qing Shi Lu to build a sea ship again.

I remember that in history, when the First Emperor was in his old age, he asked Xu Fu to lead a ship to sea again to help him seek the elixir of immortality, and this time, Xu Fu, the dog, asked the First Emperor to ask for five hundred boys and girls under the banner of seeking the elixir, and then never returned.

It is said that he ran to a certain island and became the ancestor of other people.

Zhao Ying thought that because of his own intervention, this incident would not happen again, but he didn't expect that the inertia of history would once again pull history back to his original track.

Zhao Ying's mood was a little inexplicably heavy.

This kind of thing can't be stopped, especially his identity and personality, let alone stopping.

Fortunately, he didn't expect this kind of scene, after hearing the First Emperor's order, he helped the First Emperor gently hold his shoulder, while quietly looking at Shaofu Shi Lu on the side, and asked in confusion.

"The last time Xu Fu went to sea, didn't he have a ship, why did he have to rebuild ......?"

"Back to Your Highness, the sea is too windy and rough, and some ships have been damaged, so we need to rebuild a supplementary ......"

Shi Lu saw Zhao Yingdong asking, and explained respectfully.

"Then why don't you improve the ...... of the big ship"

Shi Lu: ......

This is to say that if you change, you can change -

Before the idea was finished, he was cut off by himself, and the emperor's eldest grandson said to change, then maybe he could really change it!

"Your Highness, don't you have any new ideas......

Zhao Ying nodded with a smile.

"There's a point, but I don't know if it's okay, you can take me to the shipbuilding workshop to have a look, and build one to try first......"

First Emperor: ......

I don't know if it will work, so you can try it first, can it be more unreliable?

However, there is no objection, after all, this stinky boy, during this time, there are many new things tossed, what if this time the shipbuilding is the same, when he thought of the overseas map that the immortal asked Xu Fu to dedicate last time, the first emperor's heart became hot.

If his eldest grandson can really build a more durable and durable sea ship, the blessing that the immortals said will turn the people outside the world into a fantasy is no longer a utopia!

"If you can build a big ship that can withstand the wind and waves of the sea, I will definitely surprise you!"

The First Emperor turned his head to look at his eldest grandson, who was carefully kneading his shoulder, and made up his mind in his heart.

This move is related to whether he can meet the requirements of the immortals and whether he can get the elixir of life, the first emperor attaches great importance to it, and he does not leave Zhao Ying in the palace to review it, and directly waves his hand to drive Zhao Ying out of the palace.

Zhao Ying: ......

"Father, don't work too hard—those notes will be fine when I come back......"

When Shi Lu heard this, he lowered his head and hurriedly left, pretending not to hear. Hu Hai, who just walked to the door of the main hall, stumbled under his feet, his face was dark, ah, you don't avoid people, right......

China's shipbuilding technology has made three relatively large breakthroughs, one in the Qin and Han dynasties, one in the Tang and Song dynasties, and in the Ming Dynasty, it has reached a peak.

Zheng He went to the West seven times, and his fleet was rampant on the sea. Among them, the largest treasure ship is 148 meters long, 60 meters wide, the hull is divided into four layers, the ship has nine masts, can hang twelve sails, the anchor weight is several thousand catties, and it takes two or three hundred people to set sail.

Its scale, its strength, are unparalleled in the world.

This is not the speculation or boasting of later generations, there is a clear record in the "National Legend" compiled by the Ming people, "There are sixty-two treasure ships, the big one is forty-four zhang long and 18 zhang wide." Luo Maodeng's "Records of the West" also recorded in detail the scale of various ship types in Zheng He's fleet, among which the treasure ship was "forty-four zhang long and 18 zhang wide." ”

It can be said that the naval strength of the Ming Dynasty at that time was well-deserved to be the first in the world, and the emperor at that time was a little ambitious, don't be so proud, and look down on those friends who are not educated.

Because of his interest, in his previous life, Zhao Ying really carefully read the relevant descriptions of Daming's shipbuilding technology.

Originally, these materials had already become vague, and I only remembered some approximations, but after crossing over, the memories of my previous life became clearly visible, and the knowledge that I had long forgotten became clear again.

It's clearer than when I first read the book.

The reason why Daming's ships are so advanced is because of the breakthrough development in several technologies.

The first is the innovation of shipbuilding materials, the main material is pine, and later the introduction of stronger and more watertight cypress and other better materials.

The use of the nine copper furnace makes the sawn timber more straight, not easy to warp, and the internal and external quality is uniform, which can create a better boat.

Secondly, it is a breakthrough in modeling, the shipbuilders of the Ming Dynasty found that "the back is high and the front is low, and the ship is wonderful", which not only greatly improves the stability and speed of the ship, but also greatly enhances the ship's wave resistance.

Coupled with the maturity of keel technology, Daming's ships have become extremely mature in terms of performance.

Zhao Ying's mind had several ship designs that were already extremely mature.

Although he wanted to take it out for a long time, he just didn't have a good time.

In fact, in his plan, now is not a good time, now that Great Qin is in crisis, and the undercurrent is surging, whether it is himself or Great Qin, in fact, there is no extra energy to conquer overseas.

But the First Emperor's desire to seek the elixir of life could not be stopped, so he had to temporarily adjust his plan.

With the help of this action of the First Emperor, a ship far ahead of this era was built.

Going to sea –

Now the only thing you need to worry about, and that is - money!

"Shi Shaofu, how much money does the library have now......

Although Zhao Ying's question was a bit illegal, Shi Lu still honestly handed over an old story.

"And three million dollars—"

Three million dollars is a lot, but the key to the problem is to see how to use it.

It's okay to use it for other things, it can be used to develop the navy, and this money is really not enough. Seeing Zhao Ying looking at him in surprise, Shi Lu couldn't help but explain with a wry smile.

"This year, the imperial court has used more money, plus the last time you went to the Xiongnu and Hexi, it actually cost a lot, and then Hexi kept asking for materials - there is really not much left - this is thanks to the technology you gave to purify the salt, otherwise I would not be able to open the pot here......"

Zhao Ying: ......

After talking for a long time, it turned out to be my own pot!

Zhao Ying smiled a little awkwardly.

"Ahem, money - it's easy to say, if you earn it, you spend it......"

Shi Lu: ......

The key is to be able to earn it!

For a while, I didn't know how to complain.

Zhao Ying couldn't help but be happy when he saw Shi Lu's sad face.

"Money is easy to do, I'll teach you a way, I don't dare to say more, but within ten days, it shouldn't be a problem to raise millions of dollars again......"

Shi Lu: !!!!!

Overjoyed, he grabbed Zhao Ying's sleeve, looked up with his face, and looked at Zhao Ying with burning eyes, just like looking at the God of Wealth.

"Your Highness, this is true!"

Zhao Ying and Hu Hai's coal business is doing well, and it can even be said that they are making money every day. The salt purification technology given by Zhao Ying last time also made him earn millions of dollars effortlessly, and he no longer has the slightest doubt about Zhao Ying's money-making methods.

At this time, when I heard such outrageous words, I didn't have the slightest doubt.

"What's wrong with this, it's just making money, it's not a big deal......"

Zhao Ying tugged back on his sleeve with some disgust.

With the back of the imperial court, the power in hand, and the policies of the imperial court, what is the effort to make some money. I'm afraid you don't know anything about the power in your hands.

Shi Lu now has no groove to vomit.

If you can help yourself make money, that is, your father, what your old man says is right!

"Your Highness, please advise on the maze!"

Shi Lu didn't say a word, bowed down and bowed.

Zhao Ying couldn't cry or laugh, stretched out his big hand, and gently lifted Shi Lu up and put it in front of him.

Shi Lu: ......

"Do you think, now that the imperial court has opened a market, has it agreed on the types of goods traded between the two sides, and is it that many merchants are ready to get a piece of the pie......"

Seeing that Shi Lu was still nodding there with a blank expression, Zhao Ying patted him on the shoulder with hatred.

"You're stupid, it's all money—"

Shi Lu: ......

Rotten wood cannot be carved!

If it weren't for his younger brother Zhuyu in front of him, the effect would be good, Zhao Ying would almost doubt that he was not suitable for someone else to be a gentleman, and when he saw this, he didn't bother to play with him to inspire and induce.

"Admission to the bazaar is restricted! Although the imperial court opened a field and stipulated the types of transactions, it did not stipulate who could enter the market - isn't this quota money? ”

Shi Lu: ......

He looked at Zhao Ying with a shocked expression.

It's just out of nowhere!

This way of making money is too shameless-

"Your Highness, you really have a way to make money!"

Shi Lu looked at Zhao Ying, as if he saw a celestial, and his admiration was almost like five bodies. Originally, these merchants, as long as they did not smuggle and prohibit, were free to participate, but as a result, the emperor's eldest grandson sold this kind of unwarranted quota with a wave of his hand......

He has presided over the Shaofu for many years, and he can be regarded as a good way to make money, so he naturally knows that as long as the news is released, there are people who are willing to spend money to buy places. As for whether this quota will be sold to make these people drive up prices-

So what's the matter, anyway, it's not the people of Great Qin who are harming!

The Huns are willing to spend money to buy high-priced goods, what does it have to do with my dignified Great Qin Shaofu Secretary Shi Lu.

(End of chapter)