Splendid peasant girl busy farming

Chapter 6892 Difficulties
"How much does this car cost?" Qi Xingyun asked slowly.

When he first heard the Yinwei's report, he couldn't believe it, but after thinking about it, Yajili and other countries in the West already had iron-clad ships that don't use sails as power, and he was relieved.

If ships can be powered by steam or even a kind of black oil, then cars must also be able to, it's just an improvement in technology.

Science and Technology Court has been doing a lot of verification, but he doesn't know everything. After all, many technologies are too strange, and he didn't want to learn more before he failed.

This time the car was like this. Before, he didn't hear the wind, but this time he knew it all of a sudden.

"This car cost a total of 10 taels of silver." Luo Xingchen sighed.

When it comes to the money spent, Luo Xingchen lacks confidence.

"Can we lower our expenses in the future? If not, this car is useless." Qi Xingyun frowned.

"We will definitely be able to reduce expenses in the future. This car is just a prototype and cannot replace a horse-drawn carriage at present."

Luo Xingchen smiled and said: "This car is dedicated to the emperor."

"Okay, I'll keep it and put it in the backyard." Qi Xingyun nodded. In the backyard of the palace, there is a large open space for galloping. When he is free, he will take a car to experience it himself.

"Actually, the car is not important, what is important is the power engine that drives the car forward. With this new power engine, the speed of our iron-clad ship can be increased by [-]%." Luo Xingchen said.

Qi Xingyun's eyes widened, and he finally showed a surprised expression, which then turned into surprise.

"The new type of ironclad ship, with its speed increased, coupled with the new type of artillery and brand new tactics, can finally compete with the western naval forces." Qi Xingyun took a deep breath, this news really made him happy Crazy.

"The performance of the ship is better than that of Western ships. The ships of many Western countries are sailing battleships. Although they are much stronger than our honest Fuchuan, they are no longer comparable to our new ironclad ships... However, we still have two Big flaw."

Luo Xingchen raised two fingers.

"Tell me." Qi Xingyun looked at Luo Xingchen with great interest.

The better Luo Xingchen performed, the happier he was.

None of the Qi royal family of this generation can compare to Luo Xingchen.

And the original disadvantage, that is, except for a very small number of people, the rest of the people do not know Luo Xingchen's true identity, but now it has become an advantage.

The advantage lies in being able to protect Luo Xingchen, so that he does not have to face countless open and dark arrows in advance.

"First, it is said that in the century-old navy, we lack a large number of sailors who are skilled in manipulating new warships."

"Secondly, the shipyard's production capacity is insufficient, and the production speed of new warships is very slow. At present, it can only form a small new navy."

"It's not a big problem to deal with those water thieves, but it's still not safe enough to compete with those huge western fleets."

Luo Xingchen clarified the details little by little.

"Didn't you recruit a lot of water pirates in Wuchao Lake? I heard that those water pirates are very good at water, and they are all veterans." Qi Xingyun said.

"There are quite a few water pirates, but not many of them can be used. Many water pirates have a lot of bad habits. They are used to robbery, drinking in big bowls, eating meat in large pieces, and being happy and happy, but they can't adapt to it. Strict discipline and high-intensity battles, in addition, not many of them can read and understand the instruments on the new-style warships... I can't let such people enter the new-style navy." Luo Xingchen said sincerely.

He has been serving as the admiral of the water army for a long time. He has subdued many water pirates at Wuchao Lake, but after training and selection, there are not many who can really use them. This is what he is very worried about.

"Didn't the descendants of General Fubo Wang Ying have surrendered to the imperial court?" Qi Xingyun said.

"Your Majesty, you should understand what the descendants of the Wang family need." Luo Xingchen said.

"I can't do it now, I have to wait for a while, and I will definitely return Fubo General Wang Ying's innocence." Qi Xingyun said solemnly.

Regarding this matter, even though Qi Xingyun was busy with everything, he still didn't forget it. It was just another promise to Luo Xingchen at this moment.

"Your Majesty, I know your difficulties."

"The literati of Dongling Academy are the biggest obstacles in the way. Only when they are convinced can this matter be done." Luo Xingchen said.

"It's good that you understand. This matter needs to be discussed in the long run. The Wang family has complaints, and I understand it in my heart."

"How dare the Wang family have any complaints. Letting them join the imperial navy is already a blessing. The Wang clan has already set up a memorial tablet for His Majesty, and the incense is constantly burning day and night. Your Majesty is their greatest benefactor. It is too late for them to be grateful." Luo Xingchen said.

Qi Xingyun laughed and said: "Really? It seems that the Wang family also knows what is good and what is wrong, and they have intentions."

Although Qi Xingyun understood what happened to the Wang family, but if the Wang family resented him, he wouldn't say it, but he would not like it in his heart.

"The Wang family, now they want to get promoted and make a fortune. They are really good sailors, mainly because they have been educated and can read."

"Okay, then reward them with some property for me. As for the officials, you can't favoritism, you still have to follow the original regulations, and you can't be promoted without military exploits." Qi Xingyun laughed.

"The point system is implemented in the navy now. Is that what I mentioned in my letter to His Majesty last time? The points are accumulated by military exploits. When the points are reached, they will be automatically promoted. At the same time, the points can be exchanged for property. This is clean and transparent. It's clear at a glance." Luo Xingchen said.

"I believe you can handle it well, the tiger father has no dogs, I leave the navy to you..."

Qi Xingyun took a sip of water, looked into Luo Xingchen's eyes and asked a question.

"How is your grandpa?"

Luo Xingchen was stunned for a moment, and then he said, "Grandpa has a strong body and is doing well, but he refuses to come back."

Luo Xingchen also wrote a letter to persuade his grandfather to come back and have a look, but his grandfather still refused as before, maybe the obstacles in his heart still restrained him.

"Come back if you can. I really want to meet him, but I can't go to the East China Sea." Qi Xingyun sighed.

There are some things that cannot be discussed with Luo Fengtang, but can only be discussed with King Wu.

He still remembered King Wu's appearance when he charged into the battle. At that time, he was very young and left a deep impression on him.

In his eyes when he was a child, King Wu was the object of his worship.

But later, King Wu was the object of his vigilance.

But now the situation has changed again, and he is looking forward to King Wu's return. This may be the reason for the changing world.

"Your Majesty, this...I'm afraid I can't do it." Luo Xingchen said truthfully.

"How about this, I will write a secret letter, you send this secret letter to your grandfather, and let him judge whether you come back or not," Qi Xingyun said.

(End of this chapter)