I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 375 Let's set sail, the fleet sailing around the world!
Just as Jiajing was flipping through the memorials in his hand with great interest, Yan Song who was at the side saw this and immediately added.

"Your Majesty, these thirteen treasure ships have all been equipped with the new cannons developed by the Weapons Department. Each treasure ship is equipped with 25 cannons. Compared with the previous ones, their power and range are even higher. There has been a huge improvement!"

"In addition, the structure of the hull has also been optimized. With the overall weight unchanged, the sailing speed has also been greatly improved. Not only that, Weichen also checked the classics related to sailing, and accidentally discovered a disease."

When Jiajing heard this, although he already had a rough guess in his heart, he still put on a look of interest, and immediately asked.

"Oh, what disease?"

Seeing that the emperor was interested in this matter, Yan Song immediately responded without thinking.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I accidentally discovered in a book in the study at home that people who have sailed at sea for a long time will suffer from a disease that bleeds from the gums, becomes exhausted, and eventually dies of torture. There is no cure for this disease!"

"But the strange thing is that as long as you live ashore for a period of time, this disease will automatically recover."

When Jiajing heard this, he immediately understood that the disease Yan Song described was scurvy.

Immediately, Yan Song turned his gaze to Jiajing and raised his doubts.

"Even though Weichen had already consulted the imperial physician of the imperial hospital and searched all kinds of medical classics before this, he still couldn't find a cure for this disease. Weichen was afraid that when the time came..."

When Jiajing heard the words, he had a panoramic view of the expression on Yan Song's face, and then answered Yan Song's doubts.

"Let me tell you, the reason why people who have been sailing on the sea for a long time suffer from this disease is because of the lack of fresh vegetables and fruits, and fresh vegetables and fruits happen to contain a substance that can prevent people from suffering from this disease." substances!"

"As for what you said earlier, you only need to go ashore for a period of time and the disease will be cured automatically. It is because the sick person has eaten vegetables and fruits during the process. Do you understand what I said?"

After listening to Jiajing's explanation, Yan Song suddenly realized, and said excitedly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for clarifying my confusion. I understand that this disease can be avoided to the greatest extent as long as the supply of fresh vegetables and fruits is guaranteed!"

But soon, Yan Song seemed to think of something, and soon fell into trouble again.

"But Your Majesty, fresh vegetables and fruits are extremely difficult to preserve at sea, and they will all rot soon. If all the vegetables and fruits on the ship are rotten and cannot be replenished for a while, wouldn't the same mistakes be repeated?"

Seeing Yan Song's frowning expression, Jiajing couldn't help feeling a little funny, and then explained.

"Ruyi vegetables contain a substance that can prevent people from suffering from this disease. Although the amount is small, it is better than nothing."

"What's more, before this, I have asked Gu Yan, who is in charge of the fleet, to prepare Ruyi dishes in advance. After such a long time, he must have made all the preparations."

After Yan Song listened to Jiajing's explanation, the big stone in his heart fell to the ground instantly, and he was relieved, and immediately complimented him.

"It turns out that His Majesty has long been prepared for this, and it seems that the humble minister has been abrupt!"

Jiajing was noncommittal to Yan Song's words, and continued.

"By the way, since the treasure ship has been rebuilt, let's find a suitable time and officially set off!"

"I want to go to the pier in person to see them off!"

"By the way, people in the capital can also come to the pier to watch at that time."

After Jiajing finished speaking, he immediately added another sentence.

Hearing Jiajing's words, Yan Song subconsciously wanted to speak out to dissuade him, but when he heard the undeniable tone contained in Jiajing's words, he immediately dispelled this thought in his heart.

"If you speak out now, your Majesty might be offended. Who doesn't know that His Majesty is the most enthusiastic about sailing? I'd better not touch this bad luck!"

Yan Song warned himself so, the expression on his face became more respectful, and immediately confirmed to Jiajing cautiously.

"Your Majesty, how soon do you plan to let the fleet go?"

"Three days later."

Seeing Yan Song asking himself the specific date of the fleet's departure, Jiajing responded without thinking.

"Leaving in three days?"

After Yan Song got the exact departure date of the fleet from Jiajing, he immediately fell into deep thought, not knowing what he was thinking.

Seeing this situation, Jiajing immediately showed an impatient look on his face, and immediately issued an order to expel the guests.

"Okay, it's none of your business, you can leave."

Hearing this, Yan Song suddenly came back to his senses, and turned to bow to Jiajing.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take my leave!"

After Yan Song finished speaking, he didn't stop at all, and immediately turned and left tremblingly.

Lu Fang, who was standing beside Jiajing, was also quite excited at the moment, and said immediately.

"Your Majesty, the renovation of the treasure ship has been completed, and it will set off soon!"

"If we can really find the two crops you mentioned earlier, Your Majesty, the people of Ming Dynasty will no longer have to suffer from hunger!"

When Jiajing heard this, he turned his gaze to Lu Fang, and responded confidently.

"Don't worry, I will find it!"

……

When Yan Song returned to the cabinet, he quickly informed everyone of the news he had received.

"What, the fleet will set off in three days, and the people of the capital can go and watch it. Your Majesty will also be there in person?"

"No, no, it's too dangerous. If the people in the capital go to watch it together, there will be too many people. What should we do if something happens?"

After listening to Yan Song's narration, Xu Jie retorted subconsciously.

After Xu Jie, Gao Gong on the side also frowned and spoke in agreement.

"Yes, Mr. Yan Ge, when there are more people at the scene, the situation will be difficult to control!"

"Didn't you persuade His Majesty to take it back?"

When Yan Song heard this, he looked Gao Gong up and down with his cloudy eyes, and then he asked calmly.

"Is Your Majesty a person who listens to advice?"

After Yan Song's words fell, the entire cabinet suddenly fell into silence, and a bitter smile appeared on Xu Jie's face.

"That's right, from the reduction of the royal family's expenses to His Majesty's strong abolition of the maritime ban policy and the establishment of the Maritime Trade Department, His Majesty has never listened to anyone's advice during this process!"

Thinking of this, Xu Jie sighed helplessly, and then gave his own suggestion.

"Since this matter is a foregone conclusion, then we should start from other places!"

"How about this, when the time comes, Yin Ding Shichang of Shuntian Mansion will be responsible for maintaining the order at the scene. Not only that, the people from the Five Cities Army and Horse Division will also be on standby at any time in case of emergencies. In addition..."

……

Soon, three days later, the news that the fleet sailing around the world was about to officially depart was spread all over the streets and alleys of the capital under the impetus of people with good intentions, attracting countless people to discuss it.

In front of a tea stall on the outskirts of the capital, several guests were discussing the news they had just received.

"Have you heard that in three days, a fleet will depart from the pier in the capital, and His Majesty will personally go to the pier to see the fleet off!"

"I've heard about it a long time ago, and then we can go to the scene to see the excitement. I've lived most of my life, and I haven't seen what the emperor looks like yet!"

"Ah, what is the origin of this fleet? Even His Majesty wants to see him off at the scene?"

"I have a relative who works in the palace and said, what kind of circumnavigation is this fleet going to... circumnavigate the world!"

"What does sailing around the world mean? Why can't I understand a word?"

"Stupid, circumnavigating the world is..."

(End of this chapter)