Hearing Jiang Ning's words, one of them gritted his teeth and said:

"Wen Xian, the commander of the military weapons, was in charge of researching and manufacturing the artillery used by the naval division, and he was quite fruitful, and he resolutely believed that as long as our naval division was equipped with heavy artillery with rapid firepower, he could knock back the enemy ship with one blow.

It was the following officials who thought that if we could allocate more financial and material resources to study heavy artillery, we would be able to defeat the ships of the naval division.

And the one next to him was a subordinate colleague You Chang, who did not approve of my research on heavy artillery, thinking that it was a waste of energy, but thought that the ship itself should be strengthened first.

Only when the ship is strong can it withstand the enemy's artillery fire and then return fire. ”

Jiang Ning smiled:

Both of them have a point.

It's good to develop heavy artillery, increase firepower, destroy enemy ships with one blow, and strive for a quick victory.

However, the disadvantage is that the artillery range is too close, and if the ship is not strong, it will be destroyed by the enemy first. Therefore, the first priority should be to strengthen the ship. ”

Wen Xian and You Chang said in unison:

"Your Excellency is wise, in a word.

There is always a lot of money for the ordnance superintendent, and it can't support the two officials to study at the same time, so they have to give up one of them. ”

Jiang Ning nodded, and suddenly said to You Chang: "If you design to wrap the outer body of the ship with iron armor, it may be possible?" ”

You Chang's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said:

"My lord has a good idea, and Xia Guan thinks it is very feasible.

However, in this way, I am afraid that the financial and human resources required for research will more than double. ”

Jiang Ning said disappreciatively: "What is this, Lord Shi?" ”

"The lower official is here."

"From now on, the silver craftsmen will be transferred to the ordnance superintendent to fully support Lord You in researching ironclad ships. Of course, heavy artillery cannot be delayed, and it is researched and manufactured together.

How much silver is missing, make up for it directly, but you can't waste the knowledge of the two adults. ”

"The subordinate obeys."

Wen Xian and You Chang glanced at each other, and their faces were full of joy.

"Thank you for your help, and you will definitely live up to the expectations of your lord and the court!"

Three days later.

The official ship set off again and headed for Suzhou.

On the vast canal, Jiang Ning stood with his hands in his hands, and inadvertently caught a glimpse of He Yuyao, who had set up a set of tables and chairs on the deck, and was drinking tea with a bewitching demeanor.

He walked over and sat down across from her.

"Miss Yuyao, you originally grew up in the Suzhou-Hangzhou territory, and there are many officials who know you here.

Later, when the ship docked, there would inevitably be local officials to greet it.

Do you want to dress up in disguise, there is still some time to ......"

Before Jiang Ning finished speaking, he was stunned when he saw He Yuyao, and his pretty face turned pale.

The teacup that had just been picked up fell to the ground, and the hot tea splashed everywhere.

There were even a lot of splashes on her pale pink bow shoes, and the thin satin surface couldn't stop the blazing sensation at all.

He Yuyao didn't seem to feel anything, and sat on the chair in a daze, her delicate body trembling slightly.

Jiang Ning called softly: "Miss Yuyao? ”

"You, don't call me!"

He Yuyao got up suddenly, took a few steps back, bit her pale lip tightly, and said sadly:

"When you just said that, do you think that I will be embarrassed to be by your side, and that a woman like me, who once betrayed her hue, is not worthy of being close to you, right?

Yes, in fact, you have always disliked me and thought I was dirty! ”

Because of his previous experience, He Yuyao has been slandered and looked down upon by others.

She is self-purifying, although she doesn't care, but it inevitably creates a sensitive heart.

If it were someone else, it wouldn't be too much.

But she couldn't stand it alone, Jiang Ning also looked at her like this, and said this about her.

Not to mention talking about it directly on the surface.

He Yuyao only felt that she had made a mistake in her heart, and tears poured out and fell down her cheeks.

Jiang Ning realized that she had misunderstood, and hurriedly said, "Yu Yao......"

"I said don't call me, I'm not worthy!

I'm really dirty in everyone's eyes, I'm so whimsical that you'll like me.

In this case, I will simply die cleanly, so as not to hinder the eyes of your Lord Jiang! ”

As she spoke, He Yuyao quickly ran to the side of the boat and was about to jump into the river.

Jiang Ning rushed over and hugged him tightly.

"Calm the for me!"

In a fit of anger, he directly brought out the habit of exploding foul language in his previous life.

He Yuyao was taken aback and looked at Jiang Ning in a daze.

She had never seen this wishful husband look like this.

"He Yuyao, you are really, really stupid!"

Jiang Ning put He Yuyao down, pointed at her and scolded:

"If I really hate you, how can I let you into the inner factory and handle so many important matters.

If I really hate you, I can go south with you separately and never see each other again.

If I really hate you, how can I be so cold and warm when you are sick, and take you on a trip, and you break your foot and risk being impeached to help you go, I have nothing to do when I am full! ”

He Yuyao was so frightened that she held back her tears, her eyes were red, and she said aggrievedly:

"Well, then you just ......"

"I want to go! If you can't even figure this out, give me a sneak out of the box as soon as possible! ”

Jiang Ning flicked his sleeve robe and turned his back to her.

He Yuyao pursed her mouth tightly, the two soft wattles overlapped and entangled with each other, rubbed the corners of her clothes, walked in front of Jiang Ning with a twist, and whispered softly:

"My lord, the slave family has figured it out. The adults are afraid that the slaves themselves will be ashamed to see people, so they say that, right?

Actually, it's for the sake of the slave family, right?

It's the slave family who is too sensitive.,I don't want to misunderstand the adult.,Please forgive the little girl this time.。 ”

Her voice is sweet and greasy, coupled with a coquettish posture, like a kitten scratching her heart.

Jiang Ning glanced at her lightly, and then turned his face away.

It took a long time before he said softly, "It's not too stupid." ”

He Yuyao was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly pinched his sleeve robe and shook it, and said coquettishly:

"My lord, just spare the slave family this time, the slave family really knows that it is wrong.

In fact, in fact, after the slave family returned to Jinling last time, they revealed the news in Suhang, saying that it was the adult's concubine, or a very pampered concubine.

The few officials who were already so frightened that they either resigned or asked to be exiled to remote states and counties.

So now in Suzhou and Hangzhou, no one knows about the slave family's ......"

After thinking about it, He Yuyao felt that it was better not to just tell the real truth.

She must surprise Jiang Ning.

Even she began to secretly look forward to the lover's expression at that time.

"What? Didn't you say before that you were dressed in men's clothing in Jiangnan? ”

Jiang Ning was stunned.

Could it be that his good manly style is really going to be washed away?

He Yuyao stomped on the lotus foot and said angrily:

"Oh, that's because the slave family doesn't want others to see what the slave family looks like, let alone when the adults are away.

But everyone else knows that I am a woman. ”

As she spoke, she lowered her pretty face and whispered:

"My lord, the slave family really knows that it is wrong, and it is not intentional."

"I didn't mean that."

Jiang Ning shook his head and said:

"Since you have said so, it would be strange to continue to dress as a woman, so that others will think that I have some habits.

When you get to the dock later, you show people generously, and you are dressed very well. ”

When He Yuyao heard this, she naturally thought of something, and her eyes showed a deep joy and sweetness, and she said happily: "Listen to adults." ”

The official ship finally slowly sailed into the Suzhou Canal.

On the wharf, Gu Dayong, as the head of the eunuchs guarding the town, brought the weaving eunuch Wu Kaishan and a group of officials from Suzhou and Hangzhou to greet him.

He Yuyao stood slimly behind Jiang Ning, watching him generously introduce himself to everyone, and his heart couldn't help but rejoice.

It's a pity that the fly in the ointment is that the identity is the four principals of the inner factory, not the female dependents of the Marquis of Wu'an.

But the officials of Suzhou and Hangzhou only did not know that they were favored concubines in public, and nodded their heads again and again.

After the dust washing banquet, Jiang Ning stayed in Xingyuan and met Gu Dayong and Wu Kaishan.

Since Wu Kaishan was bypassed once last time, he has been extremely attentive in his work, and has successfully completed a series of tasks assigned before.

At the moment, he proudly told the story of weaving.

Jiang Ning praised:

"Gonggong Wu has done a good job, so that when the sea is opened to trade, only silk weaving is one, and I can make a lot of money.

This official will truthfully report the merits of his father-in-law to the imperial court. ”

Wu Kaishan looked overjoyed, and pretended to be reserved: "It's all adults who have a good way to mention something, and their subordinates don't dare to take credit." ”

Although Jiang Ning no longer has the right to supervise taxes, he feels the grace of reinvention and is still close to him.

"By the way, there are a few things to be aware of."

Jiang Ning took a sip of tea and instructed:

"After the opening of the sea trade, the import and export of goods must be strictly controlled, and the common people and merchants must not be allowed to buy what they want, sell what they want.

For example, when trading with the Japanese countries, buy more of their minerals, Japanese knives, sulfur, and so on.

And when the new crops are successfully planted and there is no shortage of grain in our Ming Dynasty, we can dump a large amount of food on the Japanese country.

They are now fighting in a big name, and what they lack most is food, as long as they are called dependent, and the peasants are told to put down their hoes and take up their swords.

If we keep fighting, we will always have to earn.

Hehe, there are a lot of gold and silver mines in the country, at least for the next few decades, there is no need to worry that they will not have the money to buy them.

When the gold and silver of the other generation continue to flow into my Ming Dynasty, our dynasty can quickly accumulate national strength and prestige in the world! ”

Speaking of this, Jiang Ning smiled coldly.

When the Japanese kingdom fishes with all their might, and when they finish mining gold and silver mines, it is time for them to destroy themselves!

Gu Dayong and Wu Kaishan were amazed when they heard it, and they all admired it: "Lord Jiang is really a clever plan, this can be my national policy!" ”