Daming Crazy Emperor

Chapter 436 Blossoms and Fruits

Qiongzhou Prefecture in April can be said to be the most comfortable season, especially the seaside.

The cool sea breeze blows, no matter how strong the sun is, standing under the shade of the trees will not feel hot.

Chen Zilong walked comfortably in the shade, looking at the thriving rubber tree, his face could not help showing a hint of eagerness.

The first batch of rubber trees planted are almost two people tall, and should be able to produce rubber soon.

At that time, he won't have to stare here every day.

To be honest, he also wanted to look around and see different vegetation and scenery.

At this moment, Daming has already won Dongpu, and he hasn't been there yet, so he doesn't know what it's like over there.

He subconsciously looked at the endless sea, and there was a hint of hope in his eyes.

However, he was stunned by the scene on the sea.

Because a long line of huge warships suddenly appeared on the sea.

What kind of battleship is this, how can it be so big?
At first glance, he was startled.

Because the combination of more than a dozen ships is really scary, the size can no longer be described by battleships, it is like floating cities on the sea!
The combination of ships and ships only appeared recently. He has been here for several years, so he has never seen it.

However, upon closer inspection, he was so excited that he almost jumped up.

Because he saw it, it was the Aegis Ship and the Dragon Fang Warship with rows of Spike Warships!
In other words, this is the Daming Fleet.

And such a large scale must be the fleet of the emperor's expedition to Nanyang.

Of course he knew that the emperor had gone on an expedition to Nanyang.

Although he hasn't returned to Beijing for several years, there are still reports of major events happening in the court.

It was called Dibao or Dichao, and the imperial court would gather major events that happened almost every month, and spread the news to the local yamen.

Naturally, such a big event as the emperor led the army to expedition to Nanyang was reported in the newspaper.

At this moment, a row of huge warships are coming from the south, it is very likely that the emperor has made a triumphant return, passing by here, to see him!
He just froze for a moment, then let go of his feet and ran frantically towards the port.

It really is the fleet of the Daming Navy!

When he ran to the pier, the ships had disintegrated and docked.

Both sides of the newly built large pier are already full of dark Aegis ships.

A row of huge suspended ladders was lowered, and thousands of well-equipped sailors rushed up to the dock immediately, and Taichang came down immediately.

He greeted Ma Shilong and other generals who had been waiting there, and then walked up to Chen Zilong who was walking quickly, and said with a smile: "Maozhong, long time no see."

Chen Zilong hastily cupped his hands and bowed, "I see the Emperor."

Taichang stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder, and said kindly: "Okay, okay, you also know what I am here for, how is the rubber tree?"

Chen Zilong was a little excited and said: "The rubber trees are growing very well. I estimate that the first batch of rubber trees planted should be about to produce rubber."

Hearing this, Taichang couldn't help but said with great interest: "Oh, quickly take me to have a look."

Hearing this, Chen Zilong quickly bowed and made a gesture of invitation, and then led Taichang to the forest where rubber trees were planted.

At this moment, those captives have already dispersed to farm, and many of them are even married and have children, so naturally there is no need to be too vigilant.

Taichang took a few staff generals and a group of personal guards to follow Chen Zilong to the hillside where he visited for the first time. He couldn't help being surprised and said, "This rubber tree has grown so tall!"

Chen Zilong stepped forward, caressing the trunk as if stroking his own child, and introduced: "Your Majesty, this rubber tree is a kind of tree. When it grows up, it may be more than ten feet tall. Now they are just a little bit taller than a tree." Zhang Xugao is still like a child, he hasn't grown up yet."

More than ten feet high?

How much rubber must be produced in that year!
Taichang then stepped forward to touch the trunk, and then asked, "How long do you think these rubber trees will produce rubber?"

Chen Zilong reckoned: "Weichen has already tried it. Now that the bark has been cut open, the juice has leaked out, but not much, nor is it very thick. Weichen reckons that it will be almost the same in one year at most. .”

It's not easy!

After so many years of persistence, it is finally time to pay off.

Taichang couldn't help but patted Chen Zilong's shoulder and said with emotion: "Maozhong, thank you for your hard work. It's not easy to stay in such a hot place for several years!"

Chen Zilong shook his head repeatedly and said: "Your Majesty, it's nothing, just get used to it, I don't feel how hot it is here right now."

In fact, Nanyang is hotter than this.

When Taichang thought of Nanyang, he couldn't help thinking: "Maozhong, do you know that there are many islands in Nanyang that are much larger than this Qiongzhou Prefecture, and there are more suitable for planting rubber trees than here."

Hearing this, Chen Zilong said excitedly, "Your Majesty, do you mean that the big islands in Nanyang will be filled with rubber trees by then?"

This is for sure.

However, you can't always make you work so hard.

Taichang nodded slightly and said: "Yes, when the time comes, the forests on the island over there will be planted with rubber trees after they are felled. Go plant it."

Uh, this.

Chen Zilong couldn't help but said in embarrassment: "Your Majesty, in fact, I also want to visit Nanyang."

Taichang nodded without hesitation and said: "Okay, no problem, when the time comes, I will take you around Nanyang. There are so many flowers, plants and trees there, and there are countless varieties. You will definitely like it."

Hearing this, Chen Zilong couldn't help but rubbed his hands excitedly and said, "Really, then I'm going to have a look."

Taichang nodded and said with a smile, "Of course it's true. You'll know it after you've seen it. By the way, when will this rubber tree bloom and bear fruit?"

Chen Zilong looked up at the branches and leaves of the rubber tree, and then estimated: "Next year, next year, this batch of rubber trees should bloom and bear fruit, and I'm afraid there will be millions or even millions of seeds when they bear fruit. I believe it will not take three years." This Qiongzhou Prefecture can be filled with rubber trees.”

That's great.

With enough rubber at that time, you can do a lot of things.

For example, the sole of the shoe, he didn't use rubber to make the sole of the shoe on a whim. This thing is really good for making the sole of the shoe. At least with this kind of rubber sole, the shoe will not be afraid of water getting in the shoe all the time.

This is too important for marching and fighting.

After all, it is normal for soldiers to travel through mountains and rivers in battles. If there are no rubber soles, it is very likely that the water seeping into the shoes will swell the feet after walking for a day, which will have a great impact on combat effectiveness.

Of course, rubber is not only used for shoe soles, but also conveyor belts and steam hoses.

In short, as long as there is enough rubber, Daming can achieve another leap forward.

This thing is so good, Chen Zilong has made a great contribution!
Taichang thought for a while, then patted him on the shoulder and said: "Maozhong, you have worked hard these past few years, and this rubber is also a very important resource. You have worked so hard to grow rubber trees, I can't let you work in vain. How about this, give you [-]% of the shares of Daming Western Company, and from now on, you will be the shareholder of Daming Western Company."

My God, director of Daming Western Company!

He has heard that the directors of the Daming Western Company can get at least 10 taels a year!
Moreover, this is just the beginning. In the future, when Daming Western companies spread all over the world, it is estimated that it is possible to divide several million taels a year!

He couldn't help clapping his hands excitedly and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"

Taichang smiled slightly and said: "You deserve it. You may not know how widely rubber is used. This thing is really important to Daming. You will know it in the future. You have really made great achievements. .”

The two chatted for a while in the rubber grove before returning to the port pier.

Taichang pulled Ma Shilong over again and confessed: "Cang Yuan, you find some suitable harbors near here, build some harbors, and then build a few cities near the harbors. Nanyang has already been taken, and we will send it to you soon." The guards and the common people have been relocated there, and this Qiongzhou Mansion happens to be the most suitable transit place, and you have to build this port and city as soon as possible.”

Hearing this, Ma Shilong nodded slightly, thought for a while, and then asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, how big will this city be built, and how big will this port be built?"

Uh, I forgot to mention this.

Taichang considered it carefully, and then said decisively: "The city must be able to accommodate at least 10 people, and the port must be able to accommodate at least four to five hundred ships."

This one is a bit big.

Hearing this, Ma Shilong thought for a while, and then asked again: "Your Majesty, how much will the city and port be repaired?"

Taichang considered for a while, and then solemnly said: "You first build two ports and two cities as soon as possible, as for the others, you can build them slowly. In short, this Qiongzhou Prefecture is an important transit place, so desolate Certainly not, there must be many ports and cities here in the future.”

Well, it looks like I'll be busy in the future.

Ma Shilong hastily cupped his hands and said, "The general will understand."

Taichang nodded slightly, waved to Chen Zilong again, and then walked to the flagship.

He came here just to look at the rubber trees, and at the same time asked Ma Shilong to build ports and cities.

He's busy right now, and he really doesn't have much time, so he has to leave after explaining.

(End of this chapter)