my grandfather was qin shi huang

Chapter 218 Shi Lu: Your Highness is too shameless
Soon, the pedal thresher was brought in from the outside, and the wheat was delivered to the main hall.

The first emperor stepped forward with great interest, touched here and there curiously, and asked how to use the threshing machine. After asking clearly, he started it himself.

Seeing with his own eyes that the ears of wheat in his hand were quickly cleaned by the threshing machine in front of him and turned into golden wheat grains, Emperor Shi Huang couldn't help but smile.With this thresher, Daqin's farming will be even more powerful!
For Great Qin, whose basic national policy is farming and warfare, this thing is so important, it can even be compared with Huangsun Li!
"Stinky boy, you have made great achievements again this time, tell me, what reward do you want..."

The First Emperor was in a good mood, looking at his grandson cheerfully.

The more I look at it, the more I feel satisfied.

He has a dexterous mind and is good at the techniques of the Mohist school. He has repeatedly invented new farm tools, but the key is that this child knows how to attach importance to farming and is willing to work hard on farming.

It's more important than anything!

Some time ago, this brat proposed to set up a discussion forum, and I thought he was going astray. Now it seems that this brat still knows the importance and what is the foundation of the country.

Zhao Ying looked at the First Emperor cheerfully.

"Father, do you mean what you say?"

Shi Huang gave him an annoyed look, and if it wasn't for being out of reach, he would have slapped him on the head.

"Asshole, when did I not count my words?"

Zhao Ying didn't care what he said at all, and leaned over with a smile, helping Shi Huangdi massage his shoulders.

"That's good—father, you have to speak well, you have to keep your word. I want father to promise me that you will practice Taijiquan twice a day—speak first, don't be lazy, don't play tricks, and don't be perfunctory..."

First Emperor:……

Feeling moved and funny in my heart, I couldn't help turning around and slapping him on the head.

"Stinky boy - just to set me up, right..."

Zhao Ying bared his teeth and smiled triumphantly.

"Father, don't you want to go back on your word..."

When Emperor Shi Huang looked at this grandson who was playing tricks in front of him, a trace of warmth could not help but flash in his eyes.

"Okay, Daddy promises you—"

This child would rather give up the reward, and has to rack his brains to force himself to exercise. As the eldest father, how can he live up to this child's filial piety?
Even if it is to protect the child for a longer walk, I have to take good care of my body.

Looking at the interaction between the grandparents and grandchildren in front of him, Hei stood silently in the corner, a smile flashed in his eyes, and Shaofu Shilu bowed his head in awe.

The favor of His Royal Highness the Emperor's eldest grandson has reached such an extent!
The threshing machine was carried down, and the wheat was cleaned up. Only then did Shi Huang look deeply at the young man Shi Lu who was standing beside him.

"How is the ship I asked you to prepare..."

"Twelve ships have been built and will be delivered soon..."

When Emperor Shihuang heard this, he couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction.

"I'll give you an order to speed up the construction period. The matter of Xu Fu going to sea to obtain the elixir of life must be put on the agenda as soon as possible..."

As his physical condition declined day by day, Emperor Shi Huang's desire to seek the elixir of life reappeared. The Shaofu had built a sea-going ship again in accordance with Emperor Shi Huang's instructions, and was preparing to let Xu Fu go to sea again to seek immortality and Taoism, seeking the elixir of immortality. medicine.

Especially today, when I saw my eldest grandson working hard for his own health, his determination to pursue the elixir became more determined.

Of course, Zhao Ying didn't know that the way he changed his mind today to urge the First Emperor to exercise had caused such a chain reaction.

However, at this time, it is really difficult for Daqin's ships to withstand the wind and waves at sea.

Last time, Xu Fu led ships to sea to demand the elixir of life, out of more than [-] ships, only seven came back!
The discount rate is as high as 70.00%!

This is also the reason why the first emperor ordered Shi Lu, the Minister of the Shaofu, to build sea-going ships again.

I remember that in history, when the first emperor was in his later years, he asked Xu Fu to lead a boat to the sea again to help him find the elixir of immortality, and this time, Xu Fu, under the banner of asking for the elixir of life, asked the first emperor for it Killed five hundred virgins, boys and girls, and never returned.

It is said that he ran to a certain island and became the ancestor of others.

Zhao Ying thought that because of his intervention, this incident would never happen again. Unexpectedly, the inertia of history pulled history back to his original track again.

Zhao Ying felt a little inexplicably heavy.

This kind of thing cannot be stopped, especially with his identity and personality.

Fortunately, it's not that he hadn't expected this kind of scene. After hearing Shi Huang's order, he helped Shi Huang gently hold his shoulders, and at the same time looked calmly at the Shaofu Shi Lu, pretending to be puzzled. asked.

"Xu Fu went to sea last time, didn't he have a boat, why did he have to rebuild it..."

"Returning to Your Highness, the sea is too stormy, and some ships are damaged, so they need to be rebuilt..."

Seeing Zhao Ying's questioning, Shi Lu explained something respectfully.

"Then why not improve the big ship..."

Shi Lu: ...

This means that you can change it if you change it——

Before the thought was finished, he was cut off abruptly by himself. If the eldest grandson of the emperor said to change, maybe he could really change it!

"Your Highness, do you have some new ideas..."

Zhao Ying smiled and nodded.

"There is one thing. I just don't know if it can be done. Later, you take me to the shipbuilding workshop to have a look, and try to build one first..."

First Emperor:……

You don't even know if it will work, but you just try it first, can you be more unreliable?

However, there is no objection, after all, this brat, during this period of time, has been tossing out new things, what if this shipbuilding is the same, thinking of the overseas map that the immortal asked Xu Fu to present last time, the first emperor's heart became hot.

If the eldest grandson of the family can really build a stronger and more durable sea boat, the fairy's blessing to transform the people from outsiders will no longer be a fantasy!
"If you can build a big ship that can withstand the wind and waves of the sea, I will definitely give you a surprise!"

The First Emperor turned his head to look at his eldest grandson who was carefully kneading his shoulders, and made up his mind.

This move is related to whether he can meet the requirements of the immortals and whether he can get the elixir of life. The first emperor paid special attention to it, and he did not leave Zhao Ying to review the memorials in the palace. He just waved his hand and drove Zhao Ying out. royal palace.

Zhao Ying: ...

"Father, don't work too hard—it's okay to approve those memorials when I come back..."

When Shi Lu heard the words, he bowed his head and hurried away, pretending not to hear.Hu Hai, who just walked to the entrance of the main hall, staggered, his face turned black, ah, you all don't avoid people anymore, right...

China's shipbuilding technology has had three major breakthroughs, one in the Qin and Han Dynasties, one in the Tang and Song Dynasties, and it reached a peak in the Ming Dynasty.

Zheng He made seven voyages to the West, and his fleet sailed across the sea.Among them, the largest treasure ship is 148 meters long and 60 meters wide. The hull is divided into four layers.

Its scale and strength are unmatched in the world.

This is not speculation or bragging of later generations. There is a clear record in the "Guoyan" compiled by the Ming Dynasty, "There are 62 treasure ships, the largest one is 44 feet long and 44 feet wide."Luo Maodeng's "Western Records" also recorded in detail the scales of various ship types in Zheng He's fleet. Among them, the treasure ship "was [-] feet long and [-] feet wide."

It can be said that the naval power of the Ming Dynasty at that time was well-deservedly number one in the world. If the emperor at that time could be a little ambitious, don't be so proud, and look down on those foreign friends who are not educated. The Ming Dynasty has long since become an empire on which the sun never sets. What happened to those yellow-haired devils.

Because of his interest, in his previous life, Zhao Ying really carefully read the relevant descriptions of Daming's shipbuilding technology.

Originally, these materials had already become blurred, and I could only remember some outlines, but after traveling, the memories of the previous life became clearly visible, and the knowledge that I had long forgotten became clear again.

It is clearer than when I first read the book.

The reason why Ming's ships are so advanced is because they have made breakthroughs in several technologies.

The first is the innovation of shipbuilding materials. The main material is pine wood, and later, more excellent materials such as thuja wood, which is stronger and more watertight, are introduced.

The use of the nine-copper furnace makes the sawn timber more straight, not easy to warp, and has uniform internal and external quality, which can create better ships.

Secondly, there is a breakthrough in the shape. The shipbuilders of the Ming Dynasty discovered that "the back is high and the front is low, and the ship is upturned." This not only greatly improved the stability and speed of the ship, but also greatly enhanced the Ship's anti-wave capability.

Coupled with the maturity of the keel technology, the performance of Daming's ships has become extremely mature.

Zhao Ying had several very mature ship designs in his mind.

Although he wanted to take it out a long time ago, he just didn't have a good time.

In fact, in his plan, now is not a good time. Now that Daqin is full of dangers and undercurrents are surging, neither he nor Daqin actually have the extra energy to conquer overseas.

But the first emperor's desire to seek the elixir of life could not be stopped, so he had to temporarily adjust his plan.

With the help of the first emperor's action, ships far ahead of this era were built in advance.

go to sea——

Now there is only one thing to worry about, and that is - money!

"Shi Shaofu, how much money does Curry have now..."

Although Zhao Ying's question was a bit against the rules, Shi Lu still honestly handed in an old truth.

"There's still three million—"

Three million yuan is a lot to say, but the key to the problem is how to use it.

It's okay to use it for other things, and it can be used to develop the navy. This amount of money is really not enough.Seeing Zhao Ying looking at him in surprise, Shi Lu couldn't help explaining with a wry smile.

"This year, the imperial court spent a lot of money. In addition, you spent a lot of money on your expedition to the Xiongnu and Hexi last time. Later, Hexi kept asking for supplies-there are not many left-it's your fault. I have been given the technology to purify table salt, otherwise I will not be able to uncover the pot here..."

Zhao Ying: ...

After talking for a long time, it turned out to be my own fault!

Zhao Ying smiled awkwardly.

"Ahem, money—well, if you earn it, you spend it..."

Shi Lu: ...

The key is to make money!

For a while, I didn't know how to complain.

Seeing Shi Lu's sad face, Zhao Ying couldn't help being happy.

"The money matter is easy to handle. I'll teach you a way. I dare not say too much, but within ten days, it shouldn't be a problem to raise a few million again..."

Shilu:! ! ! ! ! !

Overjoyed, he grabbed Zhao Ying's sleeve, raised his face, and looked at Zhao Ying with burning eyes, just like looking at the God of Wealth.

"Your Highness, this statement is true!"

Zhao Ying and Hu Hai's charcoal business is doing well, and it can even be said that they are making a lot of money every day.The salt purification technology given by Zhao Ying last time also allowed him to earn millions of dollars effortlessly. He no longer has the slightest doubt about Zhao Ying's means of making money.

At this moment, when he heard such outrageous things being said, he didn't even have the slightest doubt.

"It's not serious, it's just making money, it's not a big deal..."

Zhao Ying tugged back his sleeve with some disgust.

Backed by the imperial court, with great power in hand, and with the imperial court's policies, what effort would it take to make some money.You are afraid that you still don't know anything about the power and power in your hands.

Shi Lu has nothing to complain about now.

If you can help yourself earn money, then you are my dear father, and everything you say is right!
"Your Highness, please guide me!"

Without saying a word, Shi Lu bowed and bowed.

Zhao Ying didn't know whether to laugh or cry, stretched out his big hand, gently lifted Shi Lu up, and put it in front of him.

Shi Lu: ...

"Do you think that the imperial court has now opened up a debate, has it agreed on the types of goods to be traded between the two sides, and is it true that many merchants are ready to share a piece of the pie..."

Seeing that Shi Lu was still nodding his head blankly, Zhao Ying patted him on the shoulder bitterly.

"You're stupid, it's all money—"

Shi Lu: ...

Dead wood cannot be carved!

If it wasn't for his younger brother Zhuyu, the effect was good, and Zhao Ying would have doubted whether he was suitable to be a teacher to others. Seeing this, he didn't bother to play tricks with him.

"Access to the market is restricted! Although the imperial court has opened the market and stipulated the types of transactions, it has not stipulated who can enter the market. Isn't the quota for each one money?"

Shi Lu: ...

He looked at Zhao Ying in shock.

This is simply out of thin air ah!
This way of making money is too shameless——

"Your Highness, you really have a way of making money!"

Shi Lu looked at Zhao Ying, as if he saw a heavenly being, and he was so impressed that he almost threw himself to the ground.The imperial court opened a forum to allow transactions. Originally, these merchants were free to participate as long as they did not smuggle or oppose the prohibition. As a result, the emperor's eldest grandson waved his hand and sold this unnecessary quota...

He has presided over the Shaofu for these years, and he has made a fortune. He naturally knows that as long as the news is released, there will be people who are willing to spend money to buy a seat.As for the sale of this quota, will these people drive up the price——

What does it matter, anyway, it is not the people of Daqin who are harming!
The Huns are willing to spend money to buy high-priced goods. What does it have to do with my majestic Daqin Shaofu Minister Shi Lu?

(End of this chapter)