Chapter 358: Going Out to Sea! Fifty Naval Warships Fired at the Same Time!

Min County Government Office.

Backyard.

Xu Huizu's study.

After Zhu Di arrived, he requisitioned this place again.

It was getting dark.

People from all sides who came to see him finally left one after another.

Zhu Di stretched his body.

Just after walking out of the study, Shen Zhi seemed to be timing and came to find him.

"Your Highness, did I disturb you?"

Zhu Di nodded Shen Zhi with a smile, "After arriving, I sat in the study for a long time. Let's talk in the yard."

Shen Zhi smiled and nodded, "Actually, I came here on someone's behalf. The local tyrants in Fujian, Jiangsu and Zhejiang heard that Your Highness had arrived in Min County with an observation group, and they all came here quietly, hoping that Your Highness would give them a chance to follow Your Highness to Jilong Island to have a look."

"Lord Jiang has already built a number of shops and warehouses in the best locations of Jilong Island. Now he is short of buyers. Taking them there may make some money."

...

Zhu Di listened carefully.

Slightly surprised.

Many shops and warehouses in Jilong Island are indeed still idle.

Except for a few powerful people and merchants who are very friendly with Dayan Commercial Bank, they are allowed to open shops and warehouses in Jilong Island.

Jilong Island has not yet been opened to the public.

But...

"Aren't they afraid of getting too close to me and bringing trouble to themselves?"

To be honest, he didn't expect that so many people wanted to go to Jilong Island.

Dare to get too close to him.

"Your Highness, people are profit-seeking. This year, the first batch of people who followed Your Highness to engage in the employment share system and sea trade made money, and others were envious!"

Shen Zhi smiled and answered at the same time.

The corner of his eye secretly peeked at Zhu Di.

In fact, it's not just about pursuing wealth.

Since Your Highness came to Fu, many people have been secretly paying attention.

Your Highness obviously didn't really realize that what he did in the two years since he came to Fu had shocked people.

Many people now not only want to make money with Your Highness.

They also want to invest in Your Highness!

He often deals with these people and is very clear about their changes in mentality.

He was worried that His Highness would be concerned about the court and the prince, and alienate these people, so he did not mention it.

Not that he wanted His Highness to compete for the throne in the future.

What's the point of tossing around in the Central Plains in the Ming Dynasty?

Your Highness's great talents and strategies should be used for external affairs!

For the navy!

Ocean trade!

The financial resources of these people can just be used by His Highness.

He didn't believe that the court would not be tempted by the huge profits generated by ocean trade.

As long as His Highness clears the four seas, the court is likely to lift the sea ban.

By then, the wealth of these powerful merchants along the coast can become the capital for developing a large navy and ocean trade!

Zhu Di pondered and weighed it for a while, and nodded after a while: "Okay, if they want to go and have a look, they can go together, but you discuss with Yu Jing to ensure that we have enough ships to go out to sea."

Anyway, he is now the whetstone of his elder brother, and the bigger the momentum, the better the sharpening effect.

'It's ready! '

Shen Zhi excitedly clenched his fist and whispered to himself.

As early as when powerful merchants gathered in Min County, he discussed this matter with Yu Jing and made preparations in advance.

Zhu Di saw through Shen Zhi at a glance and smiled...

...

At the same time.

Where the observation group stayed.

Zhang Sanfeng and Song Lian played chess.

Zhang Sanfeng saw that Song Lian was in a serious mood, and while making a move, he asked with a smile: "What's wrong with Brother Jing Lian?"

Song Lian did not reply for a long time.

Until after making a move, he looked up and stared at Zhang Sanfeng, "Master, are you going to serve the King of Yan?"

It seems along the way.

It was very touching.

The pressure was also great.

The prince is such an excellent brother!

If His Majesty and the Queen were not there, one day, the court would force Zhu Silang to rebel, who could suppress it?

After thinking about it.

He unexpectedly found pessimistic.

In the current situation, even the prince may not be able to win!

The King of Yan gave up the vassal state at the beginning, and now it seems that this man is very smart.

If he went to the vassal state, he would do these things today.

I'm afraid even His Majesty will be wary.

But the current situation is that after the surveillance and observation in the ninth and tenth years of Hongwu, His Majesty trusts and loves Zhu Silang very much.

Zhu Silang's position in His Majesty's heart.

Many people bluntly say that he is not inferior to the prince!

"Your eyes are sharp. Can you analyze for me whether the King of Yan refused to be granted a fief in the ninth year of Hongwu, which was a retreat?"

Now, His Majesty is doting and indulgent.

Zhu Silang is outstanding.

If it continues like this.

If the rebellious intention is hidden in the deepest...

He really dare not think about it.

Zhang Sanfeng looked up with a face full of astonishment.

What the King of Yan did in the ninth year of Hongwu has long been known to the world.

Unexpectedly, after observing the development of Fujian, Song Lian actually interpreted the events of the ninth year of Hongwu in this way.

Fear!

This is caused by fear!

Zhang Sanfeng's expression gradually became solemn. Song Lian thought so, would other people in the Ming Dynasty think so?

"I am not serving the King of Yan, but what the King of Yan has done is beneficial to the people, so I am doing my best."

He had to make this clear first.

Otherwise, it would only bring trouble to the prince.

He then continued: "I think the King of Yan has no intention of competing for the throne. As the supporters of the prince, you should not lose your determination, otherwise, it will only backfire..."

Zhu Di has no intention of competing for the throne.

But if you push too much and bully too much.

That's hard to say!

...

"Zhu Silang's development momentum is too strong!"

In a house not far away.

Huang Zicheng's face was pale, and he was mumbling to others.

At this moment, he still remembered the scene when Zhu Silang entered Min County, and the people of Min County lined the streets to welcome him and cheered him on.

It would be fine if it was just the people.

There were too many powerful people and merchants who gathered here!

And when he visited various places in Fujian, the people's praises were endless.

It seemed that the people of Fujian had forgotten that they were subjects of the court!

The most terrible thing was that all this Zhu Silang did was not boasted.

In history, many so-called wise kings were actually deliberately shaped and boasted.

But Zhu Silang did it with real work and talent.

Zhu Silang spent a year to build a rural village, and then he sat in Dongfan and controlled the macro-control, making the rural village in Fujian full of vitality.

Rural industries have been greatly stimulated.

Agriculture represented by planting, breeding, forestry, and fishery.

Handicrafts represented by embroidery, bamboo weaving, carpentry, blacksmithing, and textiles.

...

And so on, the impact on people is too great.

During the observation, after asking Zhu Silang how he did it, I realized why he was almost driven away by the local people even though he was doing it in an all-round way.

Everyone was silent.

The changes in Fujian made everyone breathless.

"I have inquired about it. It is said that this year, the sea trade tax in Fujian has increased to 600,000 taels of silver!"

"This is just Fujian. What everyone has seen is only Zhu Silang's civil governance. What about Zhu Silang's best military strategy?"

Huang Zicheng looked at everyone.

He didn't even dare to go to Jilong Island.

Afraid of seeing an even more unacceptable scene.

Ahem...

In silence, Fang Xiaoru coughed lightly, looked around at everyone, and said seriously: "First of all, the King of Yan is willing to let us watch, ask, and learn without reservation, which proves the sincerity of the King of Yan..."

The more everyone looked, the heavier it became, and the more worried they were about the future.

He could understand.

But this kind of pressure should become a driving force for active learning and catching up.

We must not be like hedgehogs, because the King of Yan did well, we are more hostile to the King of Yan, and at the same time aggressively target the King of Yan.

This is absolutely the stupidest behavior.

The couple didn't want to rebel.

They will be forced to rebel because of their stupid behavior.

...

Fang Xiaoru said at the end, looking at everyone, "My colleagues, I admit that I have close contacts with the Prince of Yan and his wife, and I have a good impression of them, but what I said is all for the consideration of the prince. Only if we do well ourselves, we will be confident enough to assist the prince and face such an excellent Prince of Yan."

...

After Fang Xiaoru finished speaking, Tie Xuan and Sheng Yong echoed.

"That's right!"

"I agree with what Brother Xizhi said!"

"The Prince of Yan has indeed released enough goodwill to us. Instead of thinking about being hostile to him, we might as well learn from his good deeds and strive to make ourselves better!"

"We work hard on civil governance, and we have Yongchang Marquis and Xiping Marquis in military strategy. With so many of us working hard, we will definitely be able to assist the prince and build the Ming Dynasty well!"

...

Huang Zicheng opened his mouth.

They are many.

But now, more and more people are gathering around Zhu Silang!

The powerful merchants gathered in Min County are the best proof.

However, what can we do if we sing the opposite tune at this moment?

At present, His Majesty trusts Zhu Silang very much.

In this situation, who can do anything to Zhu Silang?

Even the prince, can he suppress Zhu Silang openly and eliminate him now?

Perhaps, only after the prince ascends the throne can he eliminate Zhu Silang as a hidden danger as soon as possible.

At least it should be contained!

At least, at that time, Zhu Silang will not be able to win people's hearts in the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

...

The next day.

Jinling.

"Have you heard that this year, Fujian's maritime trade tax revenue has reached 600,000 taels!"

"Hiss! Really?"

"How can this be false!"

"It is said that Fujian's land tax has also increased, but the increase is still relatively small. The right governor of Fujian returned to the court and reported that Fujian will approve 3,000 rural villages next year..."

...

This year, Ye Mao waited to go to Jilong Island and did not return to the court.

The news brought back by the right governor instantly ignited the entire Jinling.

600,000 taels of maritime trade tax revenue is really a bit too much.

Almost reached two-thirds of Fujian's land tax!

...

Imperial Palace.

Tang He smiled and put the letter sent back by Jinyiwei back in front of the imperial desk, and said regretfully: "I came back a little late. I wanted to go to Tuqiao Village at the beginning, but I didn't go. This time, I missed the opportunity to observe Fujian and observe the new army created by the fourth son."

Zhu Yuanzhang's mouth was almost grinning to his ears, and he smiled and patted the secret report, "There will be a chance. Lan Yu and others are not satisfied with the story when they come back. When Biaoer goes north to destroy the Yuan Dynasty, the fourth son will bring his first army regiment back to the court to help in the war..."

To be honest.

No one is more eager than him to see this new army.

Yu Jing, that kid.

From time to time, he wrote letters to his former naval colleagues, bragging about the great navy.

When the fourth son returned to the court to help in the war, he would drive a naval warship from the sea to send the fourth son directly into the Qinhuai River to land in Jinling.

He was very eager to see how much surprise this bastard son could bring him by sending him to Fujian for a few years.

"I called you back this time because I wanted to talk to you about the Northern Expedition to destroy the Yuan Dynasty..."

In recent years, the Ming Dynasty has been developing very well.

And the weather has been good in all places.

Wait for Lan Yu, Mu Ying and others to come back from Fujian.

The court will speed up preparations for the Northern Expedition to destroy the Yuan Dynasty.

If Laosi's new army is really better than Ming's current army, comprehensive reorganization is unrealistic.

But we also need to compile a few models.

In the future, we will put it on the battlefield and test it in actual combat.

…

Tang He listened carefully.

He could feel Emperor Zhu's current booming self-confidence.

It is not surprising at all that he assisted the prince in the northern expedition to destroy the Yuan Dynasty.

Your Majesty will definitely prepare a group of the strongest generals for the prince!

This battle will be the most grand war since the founding of the Ming Dynasty...

No!

It is the most grand war since the war in the late Yuan Dynasty.

…

Just when Zhu Yuanzhang was talking to Tang He about the Northern Expedition to destroy Yuan Dynasty.

At the mouth of the Minjiang River.

Dozens of warships sailed into the sea.

Everyone in the observation group followed Zhu Di on a temporary flagship with twelve iron cannons.

Yu Jing took everyone to visit, grinning from ear to ear, and introduced in a ostentatious manner: "This is an iron cannon made by our Jilongyu Firearms Workshop. It weighs two hundred pounds and can fire two-inch iron bullets. Shooting iron sand, the range is a bit short for the time being, only five hundred steps. If the warship is hit by an iron bullet..."

Yu Tongyuan touched the black and cold iron cannon and looked at his second son.

Geng Xuan wanted to marry a student of King Yan, but the Geng family blocked her in every possible way.

I don’t know what kind of troubles the Yu family will bring to the Yu family in the future if someone in their Yu family is loyal to King Yan.

He could see that his son was really impressed by King Yan.

In the future, if King Yan and Ming Dynasty turn against each other, they will become enemies.

Yu Jing will not betray King Yan.

"Yu Jing, don't just talk and don't practice, fire a few cannons and show us!" Lan Yu smiled and encouraged the general.

Artillery is nothing new.

But install the artillery directly on the warship.

It was his first time seeing it.

During the water fight with Chen Youliang, it was a long-distance attack with catapults. When they got close, they would shoot arrows and fire cannons, and then it was a battle to join the gang.

Yu Jing smiled and said: "Uncle Lan, then I have to ask His Highness to see if I can get fifty warships for everyone, and line up to fire a salvo."

"Why are you so long-winded? Why don't you hurry up and go!" Mu Ying scolded with a smile and couldn't wait to urge her.

Yu Jing trotted away.

After a while, he and Zhu Di returned.

Zhu Di looked at everyone and smiled and said: "I heard that everyone wants to see the naval warships firing a salvo. Yu Jing, issue orders to each ship."

"yes!"

Yu Jing stood at attention and accepted the order.

He turned around and walked away, muttering in a low voice: "It's finally my turn to show off. Let me show you the power of the prototype of the great navy!"

Mu Ying, Lan Yu and others immediately noticed that a naval officer, also wearing a split military uniform, climbed to the top of the mast like a monkey.

First blow the horn to attract the attention of the commanders of each warship.

Then he took out the three-color flag and started to play the semaphore.

Then, everyone saw a shocking scene...

After receiving the order, some of the warships that were originally flat on the sea began to speed up with full sail, and some began to lower the sail and slow down. In just half a stick of incense, fifty warships formed a long snake formation, like a black dragon. , lying across the sea.

Each battleship adjusted its sails to maintain basically the same speed.

Lan Yu saw Yu Tongyuan's shocked and solemn face, and asked curiously: "How is it? His boating skills are better than those of our Ming navy, who is stronger and weaker?"

Yu Tongyuan came to his senses, smiled bitterly and whispered, "More than a little stronger."

"Your Majesty, all ships have been adjusted and can be launched. Please give your order!" At this moment, Yu Jing's sonorous voice interrupted everyone's thoughts and woke them up.

This chapter is a bit short, I will definitely write two big chapters tomorrow.

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