Datang Longya

Chapter 720
Leng Feng also frowned. Although iron ore had been discovered in Anshan and a steel factory had been established, no one knew whether it would be able to supply the shipbuilding needs in more than three months.

Just when everyone was at a loss, Huo Xingyun called to see Leng Feng.

Leng Feng was very strange. Ever since the Dragon Scale Army was expanded to become the Dragon Scale Guard, he had never seen Huo Xingyun and Qiu Yuze again. Why did this guy come here today to ask for a meeting?

While comforting Sun Xiaoquan, Leng Feng received Huo Xingyun.

After Huo Xingyun saw Leng Feng pass by, he knelt down on one knee: "The last general, Huo Xingyun, has met Duke Hu!"

Leng Feng asked Li Erniu to help him up, and asked, "Didn't you work in the Dragon Scale Guard, guarding the capital? Why did you come to Dengzhou?"

Huo Xingyun smiled and said: "Working in the capital, there is nothing interesting except patrolling every day. You asked the Jinglei Division to send someone to help the miners find ore. Jinglei Division is researching a weapon, and no one can adjust it, so you told His Majesty.

Finally, His Majesty sent us out.After all, when it comes to gunpowder weapons, the Dragon Scale Army and the Dragon Tooth Army are experts. "

Leng Feng nodded: "So that's the case, then you are coming here at this time?"

Huo Xingyun took out a ledger from his pocket and handed it to Leng Feng: "Report to Hu Guogong, the Anshan Iron and Steel Plant is now in normal operation, and the first batch of iron plates totaling 350 to 760 jins has been shipped to Dengzhou!"

"So much?"

Leng Feng frowned. The number looked huge, but it was still a drop in the bucket if used for shipbuilding.

Huo Xingyun said helplessly: "The manpower is limited, so we can only make these. With the expansion of the steel plant, the output will be higher and higher in the future."

Sun Xiaoquan, who had been listening in, couldn't help interjecting: "Lord Protector, this output is enough. After all, we have to smelt it again to make suitable iron plates to be used in the manufacture of iron-clad ships."

The construction of iron-clad ships in this era relies entirely on manpower.In the case of non-infinite manpower, the speed at which shipyards can manufacture ships is limited.

The Pioneer is based on the inventory of the shipyard, otherwise, such a big guy would take years to build.

Leng Feng waved his hand and said to Huo Xingyun: "If the output is low, let it be low. You go back and tell the steward of the steel factory, try to recruit people from the surrounding state capitals, and teach more apprentices."

The manpower of the steel factory cannot be transferred out all the time. The emergence of a large factory can drive the prosperity of the local economy.

In the past, Liaodong was a place where birds did not shit. Even if there were residents, there were no chickens crowing for ten miles.

Such a place can only rely on large factories to drive the population to open up wasteland.

Huo Xingyun nodded: "The end general knows!"

Leng Feng patted Huo Xingyun on the shoulder: "Being a blaster in Liaodong is not suitable for you. You should promote someone to replace you as soon as possible. You can go back to Chang'an."

Huo Xingyun and Qiu Yuze joined the Dragon Scale Army and served as captains after a series of selections.Among these two people, Leng Feng admires Huo Xingyun more.

Because compared with Qiu Yuze, Huo Xingyun is calmer and has the style of a general.

Huo Xingyun knew that Leng Feng was reminding him, so he couldn't help laughing and said: "The last general has that intention."

After seeing off Huo Xingyun, Leng Feng stopped by the side of the road to look at the iron plates sent by the steel factory.

The smelting of the iron and steel plant is only the first step. After the iron plate leaves the factory, it will go through the second smelting to reduce the carbon content in Dengzhou Shipyard.

After the iron plate suitable for shipbuilding is made, the part of the bottom of the ship must be passivated.

No way, in this era when there is no effective anti-corrosion method for metal products, the appearance of iron-clad ships is itself a kind of advance.Passivation can only be used for simple anti-corrosion. Datang's iron-clad ships are still consumables after all.

It is estimated that it will be able to serve for more than ten years.

Back at the residence, Leng Feng saw Leng Jing standing at the door, and asked, "Where are you waiting for Daddy?"

Leng Jing nodded: "Dad, can you take me on the Pioneer to play? I can't see clearly from a distance!"

During the trial voyage of the Pioneer, unrelated personnel could not get closer than ten miles. Although Leng Jing secretly looked through the binoculars, he could only see a vague shadow due to the sea fog.

Leng Feng patted Leng Jing on the head: "It's not impossible to take you up to play, but before the second sea trial of Pioneer, you must master pinyin, how about it?"

As Leng Feng's exclusive cipher text, Pinyin is a must-learn course for Leng Jing, but since Leng Feng came back safe and sound, Leng Jing has lost the motivation to learn Pinyin, and feels like hiding under his father's protection with peace of mind.

This can't be done, Leng Feng doesn't want his children to become gnawers.

Although Leng Jing is young, he must learn to live independently.

With the Pioneer as a temptation, Leng Jing immediately patted his chest and said, "Dad, don't worry, I can definitely learn it!"

Seeing Leng Jing running back to the study, Leng Feng smiled helplessly and went into the bedroom to change clothes.

In the bedroom, Liu Shuwen is embroidering. Although she is not suitable for this craft, she has never given up.

Diligence can make up for one's weakness, and the shields embroidered by Liu Shuwen are actually quite impressive.

Leng Feng approached Liu Shuwen and asked, "Why do you want to embroider a shield?"

Liu Shuwen smiled coquettishly: "I learned this from Princess Hejian. The princess said that when you go to war at the general level, you usually don't bring your own shields. You have embroidered shields on your body, which can protect you to a certain extent."

Leng Feng patted Liu Shuwen's shoulder.

They have been husband and wife for many years, even though he usually doesn't show his thoughts on his face, Liu Shuwen is still aware of his thoughts.

Watching the Pioneer sailing through the waves, Leng Feng couldn't help becoming interested in Fuyu's Yuan Gai Su Wen.

Now that Goryeo has completely fallen, keeping this ambitious man can only be a disaster.Zhang Zhongjian is not a rude person, on the contrary, he has been with Li Jing brother for many years, and he is also good at the art of war.

The island he picked must be a good place.

In such a place, it is inevitable that Yuan Gai Suwen would have the idea of ​​turning things around.

Since Zhang Zhongjian intends to take back the territory, it is not impossible for the Datang navy to help him.

Picking up the handkerchief embroidered by Liu Shuwen, Leng Feng said with a smile: "Even if there is a war this time, I will take you with me. Yuan Gai Suwen is vulnerable, and I will take you to see the scenery on the sea."

Liu Shuwen also smiled and said, "Don't forget, you still have a daughter-in-law who hasn't married yet, and the wedding happened to be held at sea, how about it?"

Leng Feng thought for a while and nodded.

With midsummer approaching, the first batch of ironclad ships, the Pioneer and the Chengke, have been built, and the construction of the Chengtai is also coming to an end.

Leng Jing successfully mastered the pinyin, and was taken by Leng Feng aboard the Pioneer for sea trials as he wished.

Today is sunny and sunny with a wide view.

Leng Jing, holding a telescope, suddenly shouted: "There is a ship! It's the East China Sea Fleet!"

Leng Feng took the telescope and looked to the south.

Sure enough, a mast appeared on the distant sea level, and the flag of the East China Sea Navy was floating on it.

"As a banner, let them practice with us!"

After listening to Qing Lengfeng's words, the flag bearer raised the banner of "Duke Huguo calls for an exercise" to the East China Sea Navy in the distance.

After seeing the flag, the watchman on the Donghai Navy's side immediately ran to Zhang Liang to report the situation.

Zhang Liang was admiring the Pioneer with the binoculars, when he heard the reporter from the watchman, he said dissatisfiedly, "What kind of exercise is the exercise, reply to the letter, just say to have a poop!"

The standard-bearer asked in confusion, "General, what is papa?"

Zhang Liang glanced at him: "It's just shit!"

The word Baba is the word that Leng Feng said when Leng Jing was less than a month old.
(End of this chapter)