Han Zhen tapped his fingers lightly on the table, and said in his heart: "At the end of the year, the Academy of Engineering will deliver five siege guns and one hundred field guns to the naval division. If the mud can't support the wall, even if I have the intention to be biased, the army will bite it. ”

"After all, you don't want the Sailor to become a vassal of the army."

Li Nanjia said in a firm tone: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will strictly train the soldiers and soldiers, and I will never embarrass the sailor." ”

The navy and the army did not deal with each other, and Han Zhen was happy to see it.

Only when there is competition can there be the motivation for progress.

Compared with a pool of backwater, this kind of fighting within the framework without breaking is what Han Zhen wants.

Not only in the army, but also in the court.

Zhao Dingneng served as the secretary of the ministry, in addition to his own outstanding ability, he also had the identity of the former minister of Zhao Song.

Similarly, Qi Meng is also a cabinet member that Han Zhen focuses on cultivating.

He was born as a Xu official, and with this label, the slogan of sharing the world with Xu is not an empty word.

The so-called emperor's art is nothing more than two words, balance!

Han Zhen got up and said, "Let's go, take me to visit the Shenzhou battleship." ”

As the ace of the navy, he has not seen the strongest warship in the entire world at present.

"Wechen takes orders."

Li Nanjia replied.

Under the leadership of Li Nanjia, Han Zhen and his entourage left the barracks and went straight to the port.

The naval warships docked at the southwest corner of Jiaozhou Bay, an area that was classified as part of the barracks, with floats on the sea as a cordon.

Once a merchant or fishing vessel crosses the border, it will be killed on the spot.

When he came to the port, Han Zhen saw the Shenzhou battleship at a glance.

The hundred-meter-long giant ship is too eye-catching, and the passenger ship on the side is like a baby under its background.

The huge striking angle of the bow of the ship was covered with a thick layer of iron, and under the scorching sun, it exuded a chill.

Whoa!

At this moment, the sea is densely covered with sailors and soldiers, who seem to be practicing swimming battles.

It's late autumn, and it's about to enter winter, the sea is cold, and you can imagine how hard it is to soak in the sea water to practice.

Thousands of men divided into two factions, armed with unedged swords and arrows.

For a time, the shouting of killing shook the sky.

Han Zhen didn't understand the water war, but felt that the two sides seemed to be out of order, and they were fighting chaotically.

Seeing this, Li Nanjia on the side explained: "Your Majesty doesn't know that fighting in the water is different from on land, and the military formation cannot be opened, so you can only rely on the individual bravery of the soldiers. ”

At first, she felt confused, but it wasn't until she got into the water that she understood it completely.

"I see."

Han Zhen nodded.

He never expressed his opinion on things he didn't understand.

After watching quietly at the dock for a while, Han Zhen walked towards the Shenzhou battleship.

Climb the gangway to the deck and enjoy the sea breeze.

Li Nanjia is responsible for acting as a tour guide, and wherever Han Zhen goes, she will explain wherever she goes.

"This was supposed to be used to place the main battle gun, but a while ago due to cracks in the barrel, it could not be used anymore, so it was disassembled. When the new siege guns arrive, they will be installed immediately. ”

"This is a water tank to store drinking water. However, after a long time, the fresh water in the tank will deteriorate and stink, and even give birth to green algae and bloodworms, so the water needs to be changed every half a month. ”

As he walked, Han Zhen suddenly paused, pointed to a vegetable patch on the deck and asked, "Why is there still a vegetable patch?" ”

"The vegetable patch is used to sprout bean sprouts and garlic sprouts, and according to the captain, the ship must eat the green vegetables every few days, otherwise you will get a strange disease. When sailing, it is often impossible to see land for ten days and half a month, so this vegetable field is in case of emergency. Li Nanjia stroked the wind-blown hair around his ears and explained in a cold tone.

Hearing this, Han Zhen raised his eyebrows and said, "Why don't you buy canned fruit?" ”

"What is canned fruit?"

Li Nanjia was stunned for a moment and asked rhetorically.

"Huh?"

Seeing that her expression did not seem to be fake, Han Zhen looked puzzled.

He remembered that canned fruit appeared in China very early, and there was even a detailed method of making canned fruit in "Qi Min Yaoshu".

[First make 漤 (salted fruit), use small pears, water stains in the bottle, mud, from autumn to spring, to mid-winter, must also be used. Canned food is not fresh, but it can be prepared for emergencies, such as winter bamboo shoots, mushrooms, peas, chestnuts, courgettes, water chestnuts, etc. It can also be used when there is a shortage of vegetables. 】

In addition to canned fruits, there are also descriptions of how to make canned meat.

Although it does not have a long shelf life as the canned food of later generations, it has no problem at all to store for a year or two, which is enough to solve the problem of sepsis of the crew.

However, looking at Li Nanjia's expression, it is obviously not clear, which is a little strange.

After thinking about it, Han Zhen understood the reason.

It's just too much of a chicken rib for canned food.

The poor could not afford to eat it, and there were cheaper alternatives to pickled vegetables.

And the rich don't bother to eat it, why should they eat canned food when they can eat fresh fruits and vegetables?

As a result, the canned food fell into an embarrassing situation, and finally disappeared because there was no market.

However, with the rise of the nautical industry, the market has reappeared.

Han Zhen said: "Regarding the matter of green vegetables, I have a solution. ”

Li Nanjia bowed and said, "Your Majesty is very knowledgeable, and Weichen admires it." ”

Even this chick is starting to pat her on the back?

Han Zhen gave her a strange look and asked, "Anyway, what do you want from me?" ”

Li Nanjia wanted to speak again and again, and finally shook his head: "Weichen has nothing to ask Your Majesty. ”

Seeing that she didn't want to say, Han Zhen didn't bother to ask.

Inspecting the entire Shenzhou battleship, Han Zhen stood on the deck, overlooking the sea, and said with a little regret: "The foundation is still not enough, otherwise building a steel giant ship is enough to cross the seas!" ”

In fact, the steam engine is not difficult, and it will not take long to build it with the strength of a country.

But the steam engine alone is not enough, the supporting technology and industry cannot keep up, except for boiling water, there is no other use.

"Steel can make huge ships?"

Li Nanjia's face was weird, with an expression of I don't read much, don't lie to me.

Han Zhen said firmly: "Naturally, you can." ”

Hearing this, Li Nanjia couldn't help but fantasize in his mind, and muttered to himself: "If there is really a steel giant, it will really be invulnerable, difficult to invade by fire and water, crisscrossing the four seas, and it is difficult to meet opponents." ”

"Not yet, but maybe in another twenty or thirty years."

Han Zhen patted her on the shoulder and advised: "The sailor intensifies the training, the pseudo-Song Dynasty occupies the south, the water network is dense, and there are many rivers, and you sailors have to rely on the Song Dynasty!" ”

Feeling the big hand on his shoulder, Li Nanjia's expression was a little unnatural, and he said in a trembling voice: "Slightly ...... Wechen obeyed. ”

"I'm gone, I don't need to send it off."

Han Zhen waved his hand, strode off the boat, and drove away.

Seeing his back disappear from view, Li Nanjia let out a sigh of relief.

"Big boss."

At that moment, a voice suddenly sounded in my ears.

Li Nanjia was taken aback, quickly turned around, and subconsciously touched his waist with his right hand.

It's just that he accompanied Han Zhen on this trip and did not carry a horse chopping knife.

When she saw that the person behind her was Mr. Yin, she frowned and said, "Why are you here?" ”

Mr. Yin said faintly: "I joined the army as a sailor, and since Your Majesty entered the sailor camp, I have accompanied me throughout the whole process, and the big boss only found me at this time?" ”

“……”

Li Nanjia was speechless for a while.

Mr. Yin sighed slightly, took out a letter from his sleeve pocket, and handed it over: "Letter from Black Mountain Village." ”

After receiving the letter, Li Nanjia opened it.

Looking at it, a hint of irritability appeared on her cold face.

Mr. Yin vaguely guessed the content of the letter, hesitated for a moment, and was about to speak, but was glared at by Li Nanjia.

"Shut up!"

Mr. Yin smiled bitterly and swallowed the words back into his stomach.

……

Back at the pavilion in Qingdao Town, Han Zhen found a monkey.

"Second Brother Han, what's the matter with me?"

The monkeys are negotiating trade routes with the caravan's captain and others.

Ocean trade is not just a matter of going and going, but it is necessary to consider the monsoons and currents in various seas and plan a reasonable route and time.

Han Zhen instructed: "While the second batch of merchant ships is still under construction, I will give you one more errand." ”

The monkey said, "Second Brother Han just orders." ”

"Set up a canning factory around Jimo to produce canned fruits and vegetables."

"Wow!"

The monkey slapped his thigh, his eyes lit up, and said: "This method is good, not only can you have one more way to make money, but also solve the strange diseases on the ship by the way." ”

I thought it would take a lot of time to explain, but I didn't think the monkey would know.

Han Zhen was surprised: "Do you know canned food? ”

The monkey nodded and said: "Naturally, I know that since I took over the Trade Institute, I have been thinking about the way to make money, and I also considered selling canned fruits and vegetables to the grassland, but then I calculated and found that the transportation cost was too high to make a few dollars, so I gave up." ”

"Not bad!"

Han Zhen showed appreciation on his face, and he did not waste his cultivation in vain.

The monkey seemed to think of something again, frowned, and said: "But canned food is not like glass, there is no technology at all, ordinary people can make it, and when the canning factory is opened, there will be many merchants competing to imitate it, I am afraid that they will not make any money." ”

Han Zhen waved his hand: "It's not in the way, you can do it at your own risk, mainly to supply sailors and ocean-going trade caravans." ”

This kind of business without technical barriers is normal to be imitated.

For example, the honeycomb coal and coal stove he made two years ago, but anyone who has learned the blacksmith's trade for a few months can knock one by himself, so that it is now everywhere.

The monkey proposed, "In that case, it is better to sell the qualifications to the merchants, and then only buy them from the merchants." ”

Government bidding has been around since ancient times.

"Yes."

Han Zhen thought for a moment and nodded in response.

Canned fruits and vegetables are not important strategic materials, and they are not profitable, so it is really unnecessary to work hard to open a factory.

With Han Zhen's approval, the monkey got up and said, "Is there anything else to do with Second Brother Han, if there is nothing to do, I will summon the merchants in the town to sell the qualifications." ”

"Go ahead."

Han Zhen waved his hand.

When he left the inn, the monkey immediately ordered someone to inform the merchants in the town.

For a time, countless businessmen flocked to the city.

Han Zhen and the monkey don't look down on this crooked melon and inferior dates, it's troublesome, but the businessmen don't care, who would dislike making more money?

After some bidding, a businessman surnamed Zheng finally bought the qualification.

After stipulating the price, quality and quantity of canned food, the businessman surnamed Zheng collected the contract and happily went back to prepare for the opening of the factory.

From the gathering of merchants to the preparation of the opening of the factory, it was only an hour.

(End of chapter)