Chapter 449 Development!

Yong Ming pursed his lips, raised his head, and looked at Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun, "Father, mother, can I go with you?"

"What for?" Zhu Di asked with a smile.

Yong Ming rolled his eyes reservedly.

This is asking knowingly!

But who let father be the father and he be the son.

"I know father and mother are filial, and I want to go too."

"Mother, there is me!" Little Qi Huan hid behind Yong Ming and poked out her little head to ask.

Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun looked at the two little guys, smiled at each other, turned around and walked forward, and said unhappily: "Come on, you don't even wash my and your mother's feet once!"

Yong Ming and Qi Huan heard Zhu Di agreed, held hands, jumped, and followed happily.

Hearing the second half of the sentence, the two little guys looked at each other and whispered: "The golden beans have been thrown to Aunt Wuyun. We just think that even with our mother, it's not our turn."

...

Zhu Di listened to the two little things whispering behind him, turned his head with a smile, and looked at Xu Miaoyun.

Xu Miaoyun's ears were red, which was very beautiful.

Aware of Zhu Di's gaze, her pretty face was red, and she stared at him in anger, as if warning: If you dare to sing the same tune with the two little things, I will... I will...

Zhu Di smiled and shook his head, slightly speeding up his pace.

Bang bang bang...

Arrived outside Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying's house.

Little Qihua jumped and knocked on the door first: "Grandfather and grandmother, my father and mother brought me and my brother to see you, open the door quickly..."

Squeak!

The door opened.

The moment Cai Lu opened the door, she saw Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun holding a wooden basin for washing feet in their hands, and she was slightly stunned.

"Master, Master's Wife..."

"Sister, where are Grandfather and Grandmother?" Little Qihua couldn't wait to stick her head inside the door.

Haha...

A hearty laugh came.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying just walked out of the inner hall. Seeing Little Qihua's little head, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and waved: "Come, our eldest granddaughter, come in!"

Little Qihua went in quickly.

Zhu Di held the basin in one hand and patted Cailu's head with the other hand, whispering: "Go home and spend a good night with your family. The carriage is waiting outside the palace, and Dongxu and the others are waiting for you outside. Today, Master and Master's Wife are here."

Cailu's big eyes turned red instantly, "Master..."

A choking sound with a nasal sound sounded.

Zhu Di stared.

The big-eyed girl held back her tears and nodded with a smile.

After watching Cailu leave.

Zhu Di, Xu Miaoyun and his wife took Yongming in.

Zhu Yuanzhang held Xiao Qihuan's hand and stood at the door near the inner hall. When he saw the basins in Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun's hands, a smile flashed across his lips, and then he frowned, "What are you doing?"

Ma Xiuying rolled her eyes helplessly, this stubborn man! He was actually being hypocritical at this moment!

Zhu Di rolled his eyes and walked in, saying, "Father, don't be so pretentious. You have been talking to my mother all the time, wanting me to wash your feet once..."

Zhu Yuanzhang's lips twitched.

Emotions are just for the sake of doing things!

It's not from the heart!

She walked to the stool beside the table in the outer hall angrily and sat down, waving her hands, "Who said that? Xiuying, did I say that to you? Don't slander me! Fourth brother, go back, there are so many people around us to serve, do we still need you?"

"Mother, since my father doesn't want to wash, I and Miaoyun will wash your feet for you. In the past, when I went out, you would make me a set of clothes. In the future, I am afraid that I will not be able to show my filial piety in front of you, so let me and Miaoyun wash your feet again."

Zhu Di said, smiling and winking at Ma Xiuying.

Xu Miaoyun lowered her head to suppress her smile.

Ma Xiuying smiled and glared, glancing at Zhu Yuanzhang who kept glancing over here, obviously unable to sit still but wanted to save face.

Smiling and replied: "Okay."

After that, he turned around first, took Xiao Qihuan's hand, and went back to the bedroom.

Xu Miaoyun raised her head and asked with lips: "Do you really not care about your father?"

Zhu Di smiled and walked straight into the bedroom.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the young couple and really didn't care about him, and his eyes widened immediately.

When Xiao Yongming looked at him, hesitant to say something, Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head away instantly, not letting Xiao Yongming see his true emotions.

Ah...

Xiao Yongming looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and shook his head like a little adult. His grandfather was too concerned about his face, which always made him suffer.

He also felt a little sympathy and envied his father.

Look at how much the grandmother cooperated with his father.

He was sure.

If he was like his father in the future, deliberately angering his grandfather and father.

Mother would definitely not cooperate with his father and him like the grandmother.

It is likely that if he dared to anger his father, his mother would teach him a lesson first without his father doing anything.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Yongming from the corner of his eye and shook his head and sighed and left, his lips twitching fiercely.

Just...don't care about him?

In the bedroom.

Ma Xiuying sat on the edge of the couch, Xu Miaoyun helped Ma Xiuying take off her boots, Zhu Di put the basin on the ground, tiptoed, and quietly observed Zhu Yuanzhang.

The old man twitched his lips, raised his eyebrows, and scratched his itch irritably, which was really funny.

Xiao Qihuan stood in front of Zhu Di, and also imitated Zhu Di, stretched his neck to observe, raised his head and whispered: "Dad, do you really not care about the emperor grandfather?"

Zhu Di lowered his head and winked at Yong Ming who was standing beside him, "Stinky boy, what should I do? Do you need me to teach you?"

Yong Ming smiled, took Xiao Qihuan's hand, and ran out.

When he came to Zhu Yuanzhang, he took Zhu Yuanzhang's hand and said, "Grandfather, you love your grandson so much. If your grandson can't always fulfill his filial piety in front of you in the future, just give him a chance."

"Grandpa Huang, and little Qihua!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the two little guys with a smile that couldn't be concealed.

He glanced inside, stood up, and said loudly: "Okay, we are giving face to our grandchildren!"

Zhu Di secretly watched Zhu Yuanzhang being pulled from the outer hall by the two little guys. He hurriedly came to the couch, rolled up his sleeves, tested the water temperature, and pretended to be presentable.

So, when Zhu Yuanzhang came in, he saw that his daughter-in-law Miaoyun had already started washing Xiuying's feet.

Damn fourth child!

He was squatting in front of another basin to get ready.

"Grandfather, hurry up, or the water will get cold." Xiao Qihua pulled Zhu Yuanzhang to the couch and asked Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying to sit side by side on the couch.

Then he squatted next to Xu Miaoyun and washed Ma Xiuying's feet together. He raised his head and looked at Ma Xiuying with his beautiful big black eyes, "Royal Grandma, does it feel comfortable for Xiao Qihua?"

"Comfortable!"

Ma Xiuying couldn't hide her happiness, she smiled and stroked the top of Xiao Qihua's hair.

Xiao Qihua bowed her head happily and massaged Ma Xiuying seriously.

After Zhu Di and Xiao Yongming, father and son, helped Zhu Yuanzhang take off his boots and socks, they began to warm and massage Zhu Yuanzhang's feet seriously.

For a while.

The bedroom is extremely quiet and warm.

Ma Xiuying and Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the two adults and two children and silently helped them wash their feet.

Feeling relieved and happy.

They looked at each other and realized that each other's eyes were red.

Ma Xiuying breathed silently and wiped her eyes quietly.

Chongba deliberately found fault with him, and Laosi deliberately disobeyed Chongba.

This pair of living treasures, father and son, actually use their own methods to resolve the emotions of separation.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at a pair of big hands and a pair of small hands washing his feet, raised his hands, wiped his eyes carelessly with his sleeves, endured the discomfort, and asked: "Give the imperial court the blast furnace, the vertical pedal machine, and the accompanying technical instructors." , are you ready?"

"Um."

Zhu Di lowered his head, carefully washed Zhu Yuanzhang's feet, and said softly: "Three sets of blast furnaces, according to the court's requirements, two sets of one-ton blast furnaces, one set of two-ton blast furnaces... have all been packed and shipped, and the technical instructors, It’s ready and ready to go at any time.”

"When the competitive competition you envision is held, if your mother and I are still alive, remember to invite us."

"Well, my father and mother will definitely live to be a hundred years old! The Jilongyu Shipyard and the shipyard invested and constructed by Yilan Fujia are currently working on special ships that are more suitable for riding and more comfortable. When the time comes, My father and mother will definitely not suffer the consequences."

…

"I heard from Cai Lu that after Yu Jing comes back with you this time, he will take a group of people to go to sea on the largest ship in your navy to explore deeper into the southern sea?"

"Well, the navy is now able to gallop across the world, all due to its technological advantages and the efforts of its soldiers. Unlike the army, the navy has not yet cultivated the military soul and soul of the navy. I want Yu Jing to bring a group of experience to the most advanced Good young people, go out to explore, exercise, and find their own naval soul, and at the same time, see what else is there in the deep blue sea of ​​Guangmiao. "

…

Soon, Ma Xiuying was also attracted by the questions and answers of Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Di and his son.

Ask a question or two every now and then.

After a long time.

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his feet and said, "Stop washing them. Are you two, father and son, one old and one young? Are you fulfilling your filial piety, or are you deliberately tormenting us? Your feet are almost bald from your rubbing."

Zhu Di lowered his head and smiled, wiping Zhu Yuanzhang's feet.

Zhu Yuanzhang stretched out his hand, pulled Yong Ming and Qihua to stand up, and looked at the two little guys.

Laosi and Miaoyun taught well!

What happens next is unclear.

At least now, his grandchildren are excellent.

"Grandfather and grandmother are leaving tomorrow. Don't cry. Why are you crying? It's not like you won't be able to see us. If you want us to come back more often..."

Zhu Yuanzhang said, seeing that the eyes of the two little guys were red, he reached out and touched their faces lovingly, "When you were young, your parents were omnipotent in your eyes. As you grow up, you will have your own Your abilities will also increase in terms of ideas, and may even surpass those of your parents. At this time, some of the words your father and mother said may seem rotten to you. You can have your own ideas, but don’t let them get you wrong. Dislike them, no matter what, they love you. Sometimes, they know that they have done something wrong, and they will feel sorry for you in their hearts, but they will not say it out loud..."

Zhu Di lowered his head, and the tip of his nose felt a little sore.

Ma Xiuying turned her head to the side and endured the discomfort.

Chongba is teaching Yongming and Qihua.

But at the same time, he also apologized to the fourth child.

Finally, I expressed my guilt towards my fourth child in this way.

"Grandfather, we remember!"

…

That night, Zhu Yuanzhang, Ma Xiuying and Zhu Di's family of four talked a lot.

Very late, Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun left with Yong Ming and Qihua.

Zhu Yuanzhang stood at the door, looking at the family of four, holding a lantern, and disappeared from sight.

He raised his hand to wipe the corner of his eyes, turned his head, and smiled at Ma Xiuying: "We have to work hard to live for at least five more years. The fourth child said that he can build Dongfan and Luzon in five years. When the time comes, let's come back Take a look, come and take a look, we can leave with peace of mind!”

On that agreement.

Regarding maintaining the status quo of business and trade, Biaoer insisted on only signing the contract for ten years.

Actually he understands.

Ten years later.

If there is an irreconcilable conflict between the two parties.

Biao'er must have launched a political or military attack on Lao Si in order to protect the interests of Ming Dynasty and his own interests.

He believed that Biao'er would definitely not kill Lao Si.

At most, it is to stand from the king's point of view and weaken the fourth child.

But once the war starts, it is difficult to stop it.

Especially in the Ming Dynasty, Biao'er was surrounded by a group of people who wanted to put Lao Si to death.

If the fourth Yan Fan can develop successfully during this period.

Then, he can rest assured.

As long as Lao Si develops, relying on Lao Si's martial arts skills, he will definitely be very tenacious.

Therefore, he must come to see it again.

After another look, he felt relieved even though he was gone.

…

The next day.

Jilongyu Pier is crowded with people.

The Imperial Guards have completed boarding the ship.

After Zhu Di and Zhu Biao finished speaking, they came to a group of brothers Zhu Xi and Zhu Yu and said with a smile: "Second brother, third brother, please do your filial piety for me in front of my father and mother..."

A group of brothers couldn't help but feel sore in their eyes.

Of course they knew that Fourth Brother could no longer return to Daming often.

Zhu Xiang raised his hand and hammered Zhu Di's shoulder in an angry manner. He and Zhu Xi hugged Zhu Di's shoulders on the left and right, and said angrily: "We can only fulfill our filial piety, and you should do it yourself!"

"Fourth brother, if you dare to just leave like this, when you establish a country and become the king, and the third brother comes to Yan Fan again, the third brother will definitely beat you!"

"Fourth brother, you must come back often, what are you afraid of! Wherever you go, you are my father's son! Let me see which bastard dares to be rude to fourth brother!"

…

The emotional voices of a group of princes attracted the glances of the officials not far away.

Zhu Di glared at Old Thirteen, who shouted the most fiercely: "What nonsense are you talking about!"

This old Thirteen, who was originally his brother-in-law, may be specially targeted in the future because of this relationship, and he is still losing his temper right now.

With one sentence, after suppressing the excitement of several young brothers, Zhu Di quickly changed the subject, "In a month or two, the central Luzon area should be stable. At that time, I will allocate three training groups and dispatch them Return to the Ming Dynasty and help you train the feudal guards. During this period, firecrackers and artillery will be sent to you one after another. "

…

After a while.

Zhu Xi patted Zhu Di on the shoulder, "Okay, don't worry, you must stabilize your stall first, go and kowtow to your father and mother with little sister Miaoyun."

Zhu Di nodded and walked in the direction of Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying.

Xu Miaoyun was talking to a group of sisters-in-law, Princess Chang, Princess Qin Guanyinnu, and Princess Xie of Jin. When she saw Zhu Di going to Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying, she also hurriedly ended the conversation.

Went over with the children.

A family of five was just about to kneel down.

He was supported by Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying. Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Zhu Di and said, "Save it for later. Select the personnel of the Resettlement Office as soon as possible. My father will arrange it for you. You don't need to consider the office buildings of the Resettlement Office. When your father returns, he will send Li Shanchang to help you choose a site in the coastal provinces..."

Zhu Di nodded with a smile.

My father asked Li Shanchang to handle this matter, and he will definitely be able to handle it well.

He talked for a while.

Zhu Yuanzhang forced himself to end the conversation, "Okay, it's getting late, we should go."

After saying that, he suddenly turned around and walked towards the refitted ship that Zhu Di sent him.

Ma Xiuying looked at Zhu Di's family of five carefully, as if she was afraid of forgetting, and then turned around and boarded the ship.

Zhu Biao walked up to Zhu Di, patted Zhu Di on the shoulder, nodded, and led Zhu Yunwen into the boat.

Zhu Cang, Zhu 㭎, Crown Princess, Guanyin Nu...

After everyone said hello, they boarded the ship one after another.

Lan Yu walked up to Zhu Di, looked at Zhu Di, and said with a smile: "Before we leave, let me call you Zhu Laosi..."

Zhu Di couldn't help but laugh.

"When I was hostile to you before, I called you Zhu Silang in private. Later, I started calling you Zhu Laosi in private..."

As he said this, Lan Yu suddenly stopped talking.

He just bowed solemnly, turned around and strode away.

Zhu Laosi was kind to him.

If it weren't for Zhu Laosi, I'm afraid he would have become Feng Sheng and turned into a pile of bones.

Or become Hu Weiyong.

Was kicked out of the court.

Fang Xiaoru stayed at the end, walked up to Zhu Di, and bowed solemnly, "Your Majesty has great grace for all the people in the Central Plains. Your Majesty also proposed a way to govern the world that the sages have never thought of. I firmly believe that no matter this, Whether this road can be successfully implemented in the Central Plains will have a profound impact on ordinary people in the next thousands of years. I wish the prince to take advantage of the wind of the world and soar. I also look forward to hearing more about it in the Central Plains. The legend of the prince across the world, and the new fashion!”

Zhu Di looked at Fang Xiaoru.

This guy was among the ten tribes barbarized by ‘other’ people in history.

What will happen next, I can’t say.

But he really never thought that there could be such a kind of sympathy between each other.

He smiled and said: "You, Fang Xizhi, have changed a lot over the years by going deep into the countryside. Before leaving, I would like to give you a message: study, and believe in books as much as not studying at all. I hope that you, Fang Xizhi, can become a mainstay in the reform of the Central Plains and bring benefits to you." All people, admired by all people, will be famous for generations to come!”

Fang Xiaoru raised his head and nodded with a smile, "The prince has expectations for Xizhi. Xizhi has remembered it and will definitely work hard in this regard."

After bowing again, Fang Xiaoru turned and left.

…

snort!

On the big ship where all the officials were sitting, Lu Ben watched Fang Xiaoru and Zhu Di laughing and chatting, snorted slightly and whispered: "This Fang Xi walks too fast and too far!"

…

Royal ship.

Xu Xianchang came to Zhu Yuanzhang and asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, do you want to set off?"

His fleet escorted His Majesty and the Crown Prince back north.

At the same time, according to the prince's request, after the escort fleet returns to the Ming Dynasty, fifty warships will be handed over to the Ming Navy.

At the same time, they must stay in the Daming Navy and help train the Daming Navy.

Then take the warships and merchant ships that transferred prisoners back to Jilong Island.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked in the direction of Zhu Di's family of five and nodded, "Let's go."

Woo woo woo...

Not long after Xu Xianchang took the order and left.

The horns sounded one after another.

The sail slowly rose.

A convoy of fifty warships slowly sailed out of the bay.

"Long live your majesty!"

The people bid farewell and shouted long live.

Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun waved to Yu Chuan.

"Grandfather! Grandma!" Xiao Qihua ran to the edge of the pier and shouted at the imperial ship.

…

On the royal ship.

Zhu Yunwen stood at the stern of the boat, holding on to the railing, looking at Xiao Qihua who was shouting, and couldn't help but smile on his lips.

So what if this crazy girl is especially loved by the emperor's grandfather.

From now on, she won't be able to see her imperial grandfather often!

As time goes by, the emperor's grandfather's love will inevitably fade!

Just when Zhu Yunwen was happy.

Seeing the thick smoke billowing into the sky from the depths of Jilong Island, the smile gradually disappeared.

There, the impact and vibration given to him were too great.

To this day, he still remembers it clearly.

'So what, now my father also has these technologies. Hu Weiyong and grandpa both said that the Ming Dynasty has endless manpower and material resources. As long as it gets these technologies, it will soon completely surpass the fourth uncle's Yan Fan. I will come to Yan Fan again in the future. Not only is he a prince, but he is also a prince of the Ming Dynasty who surpasses Yan Fan in all technologies! ’

…

Zhu Yuanzhang left.

Jilong Island gradually calmed down.

A few days later.

The day before Zhu Di left for Luzon again.

Including Zhu Di's flagship, and five newly built, animal-powered, medium-sized warships are also ready to set off.

Yu Jing led the bravest group of soldiers in the navy who wanted to take risks, as well as several students of Zhu Di, led by Wang Jinmi.

Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun came to see him off in person.

On the flagship.

Zhu Di looked at Yu Jing and asked with a smile: "Aren't you really afraid?"

Yu Jing shook his head with a smile, "General, I know the prince's intention. If our Yanfan navy wants to become a true blue water navy, we cannot just confine ourselves to the footbath in the South China Sea. We must go out and go deep into the blue water. We will face the wind and waves, and in the wind and waves, we will hone our will and shape our military souls. All brothers who choose to sail away are not afraid..."

…

Zhu Di patted Yu Jing's shoulder and warned: "This is indeed my intention, but I am not telling you not to cherish your life. This time, I will set a goal for you. Treat it as a voyage adaptation training, and try your best. But don’t be brave, if you can’t find the island and land within two months, and you can’t get fresh water food to supplement it, just go back north..."

This time, Yu Jing’s expedition team.

Bringing four months' worth of living necessities.

Fresh water, various pickled dishes, canned fruits sealed with beeswax and packed in large vats, medicines...

If supplies cannot be found within two months, they must return north.

"Remember, we must have a plan in everything we do, especially this kind of exploration. When you find the land and islands, get supplies, and set off again in two months, the supplies on the ship must be enough for you to return to this supply point. ”

…

"Your Majesty's teachings will always be kept in mind!"

…

Finally, Zhu Di came to several children.

He stretched out his hand and rubbed the little guys' heads, "Are you afraid? Just say it if you are afraid. Don't worry about losing face. When the master was your age, he did many embarrassing things. Your master even took off his pants and left him naked. It’s a slap in the butt!”

These children, headed by Jin Mi, are the most naughty and mischievous of all the children.

active.

He supports them.

It's really a critical moment.

He hoped that the children would say they were scared and didn't want to go.

That way, he'd get the kids off the boat right away!

Let them do something safer.

He Zhu Di, the dignified leader of the Yan vassal, still has the right to take care of his disciples and give his disciples a little preference.

But the children didn't bring it up.

If he forcibly stops her, what's the difference between his father forcibly planning his life for him?

Wang Jinmi and the other children shook their heads, "Master, we are not afraid. We want to go out and have a try."

Zhu Di sighed helplessly and pretended to be happy: "Okay! The master supports you and is proud of your bravery. But before leaving, the master is a little more verbose. You must remember that bravery is okay. This is the excellence of a person." Quality, but don’t be brave!

"Master, we will keep this in mind."

…

On this day, Zhu Di sent a group of brave naval officers and several of his outstanding students.

Embark on an unknown journey.

…

At the end of the nineteenth year of Hongwu.

It took two years.

Nearly two thousand ships were used.

Hundreds of thousands of captives from the Northern Expedition, as well as their families, all moved to Dongfan and Luzon areas under the rule of Yan Fan.

…

Starting in the 20th year of Hongwu.

After several years of cultivation and development, Liu Bowen, the left prime minister, was planning with all his heart and soul.

After the Ming court finally cultivated enough practical officials in the rural villages and communities, it started a vigorous and comprehensive rural village process.

At the same time, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered to fully open the sea and completely lift the sea ban!

For a time, the merchants in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hebei, and Shandong, who had long been unable to hold back, began a vigorous sea trade.

During this period, Zhu Yuanzhang sent Li Shanchang to preside over the supervision.

Fully connect with the immigration offices established by Zhu Di Yanfan in coastal provinces.

Batches of people who have completely lost their land, with their families, dozens or hundreds of people, either boarded the sea merchant ships that frequently traveled to the Ming Dynasty.

Or Zhu Di came to pick up the people's warships and transport ships and went out to sea.

Crossing the ocean, gradually moving to Manila.

…

At the end of the 20th year of Hongwu.

Jinling Industrial Zone.

Located outside Wuding Gate, on the bank of Qinhuai River.

"Meet the prince!"

Outside the industrial zone, a group of officials who managed the industrial zone, led by Lu Ben's son Lu Zhao, knelt down to pay homage when Zhu Biao arrived.

Zhu Biao brought Zhu Xiongying, Zhu Yunwen, Lan Yu, Fang Xiaoru and others...

After Zhu Biao ordered the officials to level, a group of people walked into the industrial zone.

Lu Zhao accompanied Zhu Biao, bent slightly, and asked with a little excitement and flattery, "Prince, where should we start the visit first?"

"Let's go see the blast furnace first."

The group came to the five blast furnaces, and billowing smoke rose from the blast furnaces. Zhu Biao looked up at the two-meter-high blast furnace.

This is a standard blast furnace that can produce more than two tons of iron or cement.

It was still the 19th year of Hongwu.

It was built under the guidance of the craftsmen sent back by the fourth brother.

"I heard that the blast furnace of the fourth brother Yan Fan has been built, which can produce ten tons of iron and cement at a time. Do we have the technical strength now?"

The smile on Lu Zhao's face froze slightly.

His father lost his legs while following the prince's northern expedition, and he could no longer be an official, so he stayed at home.

After the prince returned with the emperor, he began to guide the construction of the Jinling Industrial Zone.

A group of young people were mobilized.

He was one of them.

Because of his father and Hu Weiyong's guidance, as well as his experience of visiting the Yan Fan, and his positive performance, he quickly stood out.

He was appointed as the chief official of the industrial zone.

The official position was not high.

It was just a seventh rank.

Not even as good as a county magistrate.

If he hadn't failed the imperial examination, he would really look down on this chief official.

However, his father, Hu Weiyong and others said.

If the industrial zone is well developed, it may not be impossible to be a marquis or a prime minister.

In addition, developing the industrial zone well is also related to defeating Zhu Silang in the future and avenging the Lu family.

He really worked hard in this position.

But...

"Why, it still can't be made?" Zhu Biao frowned slightly at Lü Zhao who was hesitating and not speaking.

"Prince, we don't need to pursue such a large production capacity. We can't sell more and it will be a waste..."

Hehe...

Lan Yu sneered and looked at the official who was speaking, "Waste? I, a mere warrior, know that with mass production, the larger the output, the lower the cost can be..."

Although Zhu Laosi's Jilongyu Industrial Zone is also government-run.

But the management, craftsmen, and laborers inside have shares.

In theory, the cost should be very high.

But in recent years.

The iron produced by Zhu Laosi Jilongyu has been transported to Daming by ship.

To meet the demand for iron in the vigorous rural village promotion in Daming.

The iron of Zhu Laosi Yanfan includes raw material costs, labor costs, and shipping costs. Even so, the price can be on par with the selling price of Daming!

He even doubted.

At this price, Zhu Laosi still has a lot of profit.

The reason why the price is the same as that of the Ming Dynasty.

In fact, he does not want to compete too much with the court, leaving a way out for the court's blast furnaces!

From here, it can be seen.

The cost of mass smelting production of Zhu Laosi's ten-ton blast furnace must be very low!

A group of officials in charge of the industrial zone were silenced by Lan Yu.

Zhu Biao looked at the group of people with disappointment.

It is not clear what the situation of Laosi Yan Fan is for the time being.

But according to the statistics of the Ming Dynasty.

Half of the consumption of pig iron by the people of the Ming Dynasty is occupied by Laosi Yan Fan!

This is not counted.

Laosi provides the amount of iron for artillery and muskets for Laoer and Laosan.

"Tell me about the technical difficulties you encountered."

After speaking, Zhu Biao glanced at Lu Zhao. If Lu Zhao had not been so busy that he had lost weight, and he sent Ji Gang to let Jinyiwei conduct a secret investigation to confirm that there was no corruption among the officials in the industrial zone under Lu Zhao's leadership.

He really couldn't suppress his anger.

"Prince, it's mainly iron sheets. A ten-ton blast furnace uses narrow iron sheets for building a two-ton blast furnace. Under high temperature, the strength is not enough. We added rivets, but it still doesn't work. After firing thirty or forty furnaces at most, bulging and cracks will appear..."

"We guess that Yan Fan has mastered the technology to make larger iron sheets!"

...

Why Yan Fan can break through this technology.

Moreover, the Yan Fan of the fourth brother has not only broken through this technology.

Earlier, the artillery provided to the second and third brothers was a copper cannon.

But by the end of this year, it is said that the artillery sent back to the fifth brother is already an iron cannon with a weight similar to that of a copper cannon and a range similar to that of a copper cannon!

According to the report of Jinyiwei.

The craftsmen of the Fourth Yan Fan have mastered the technology of smelting "steel" on a small scale.

He doesn't know what steel is.

But it is said that this kind of iron, which is called steel by the Fourth Yan Fan, can be directly used to cast cannons and iron rods for muskets without forging.

Why did the Fourth Yan Fan make such a fast breakthrough in technology?

The Ming Dynasty is so slow?

…

Today's detailed outline is not finished, and the next five or ten years will not be written in too much detail.

I won't let you feel that I am ten minutes late today.

Sorry, sorry…