Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 427 Drawing a pie

Feng Baojun and the other man stared at the boiling teapot and fell into deep thought.

Convert this power into the power for the ship to move forward?

How to transform this power into motivation?
Yes……

The strange device on this drawing?

Feng Baojun retracted his gaze and looked at the drawing that Su Chen took out, the steam power device.

"Is it really possible?"

"It's feasible, but you still need to study this matter carefully."

Su Chen said in a deep voice: "If the steam power device is really made, then all the warships used by the navy can be replaced with iron ships."

"Iron ship?"

"Then it won't sink as soon as it enters the water?"

"will not."

Su Chen waved his hand and said, "Water has a certain buoyancy. Before the weight of the iron ship is lower than the buoyancy of the water surface, the ship will not sink unless it capsizes or collides."

Sun Miao nodded, "Your Highness is right. Most ships will not have any accidents on the water. Only those ships that are overweight or have a collision will sink."

"According to the prince's theory, it makes sense for iron ships to sail on the sea, but if they rely solely on manpower and wind power, the speed will be extremely slow, so we need to use this steam power device?"

popping.

Su Chen smiled and clapped his hands, "Sir Sun is indeed the one in charge of shipbuilding. He understands everything at once."

"You're right. The reason I took out these drawings is because I wanted you to make a plan."

"If the blueprints of these ships can be helpful to the current warships, then we can use these warships as a basis and make appropriate improvements."

"The second is to secretly build a steam-powered device."

"If this thing can be researched, the Tang Dynasty will completely change the current way of travel and will allow the Tang Dynasty to enter a period of rapid development."

Feng Baojun and the other two understood that the ship's blueprints were to ensure that when the warships were modified, there would be safeguards so that they would not fall into the hands of the navies of other countries.

Steam power is the key to development!
Sun Miao said confidently: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. Even without these blueprints, our warships are still the best in the world!"

"Now that we have these blueprints, no navy of any country can show off its might in front of the Tang Dynasty!"

"I have no doubt of that."

Su Chen smiled.

With the current shipbuilding technology of the Tang Dynasty, it is already the best in the world. With the reference of these warships of the Ming Dynasty, its combat effectiveness can be greatly enhanced.

But if a steam-powered device was developed, things would be very different.

Steam ships, steam trains...

The entire Tang Dynasty will directly embark on the path of modern development.

Li Chengqian wanted to be the king of kings, but it was as easy as pinching a snail with three fingers, and he was almost certain to succeed.

Even if you want unification, it is not difficult.

After explaining some matters again, Su Chen left the Ministry of Industry.

The ship's drawings were handed over to Sun Miao, so Feng Baojun naturally didn't need to ask about it. With Sun Miao's ability, he could completely solve any problems in this regard.

But this steam-powered device...

If you want to create it, you need some outstanding talents.

and.

This matter requires your Majesty's support.

After much deliberation, Feng Baojun took the blueprints into the palace to meet the emperor.

Da'an Palace.

Li Chengqian and Li Shimin are playing chess.

An eunuch walked in hurriedly, attracting the attention of both of them.

"What's the matter?"

"Your Majesty, Lord Feng Baojun of the Manufacturing Bureau wants to see you. He said he has something important to discuss with your Majesty in person."

Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows and nodded, "Announce."

"Your Majesty, I, Feng Baojun, pay my respects to you, the Emperor."

"No gift."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Feng Baojun also stood up directly, took out the drawing of the steam power device and handed it to Tiancai who was standing beside him.

Tiancai was handed over to Li Chengqian.

"This is the steam power device proposed by King Bingjian. King Bingjian said frankly that as long as this device is built, it can greatly enhance the national strength of our Tang Dynasty."

"And they said that once this thing is built, it can be placed on a warship to increase the speed of the ship several times. Even a warship built of iron plates can cross the ocean!"

"Oh?"

Li Shimin couldn't help but reveal a hint of curiosity on his face.

Can a ship made of iron sail on the sea?
Li Shimin leaned over to take a look, but felt confused and couldn't understand it at all.

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Father, maybe you can see how powerful this thing is?"

"can't read."

Li Shimin shook his head frankly, "You have been with that boy for a long time, maybe you can see how powerful he is?"

"I can't tell." Li Chengqian laughed, put down the blueprint and said, "But he has never lied. Since he said this thing is powerful, it must have its merits."

As he spoke, Li Chengqian looked at Feng Baojun, "Why would he mention this?"

Feng Baojun informed everyone of what had happened before.

Li Chengqian nodded in realization, "If it weren't for the invitation from Duke Weiguo, this guy would have gone out drinking and having fun with Li Jingheng and Cheng Chumo every day."

"What does Sun Miao say about those mother-and-child ships and centipede ships?"

"Your Majesty, Lord Sun said that these ships are very powerful. If we learn from them, it will at least improve the strength of our navy by one level."

"That's useful."

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "You brought the blueprints to me, but do you have any concerns?"

Feng Baojun: "I dare not, but I need more manpower and more money to build this thing with all my strength."

"Your Majesty also knows that King Bingjian used the art of artillery when he was in the Ministry of Works a few days ago."

"As for the power of artillery, it has not yet been built, so I dare not say for sure, but the power of bombs is a well-known fact."

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"The construction of the artillery is also being carried out in secret. Now we need to conduct research on it. I really don't have that many people in the manufacturing bureau."

"At the same time, the money spent on making these things is also an astronomical figure..."

"It doesn't matter."

Li Chengqian waved his hand and said, "Just do your best. If you are short of manpower, I will arrange for you. If you are short of money, I will order the Ministry of Revenue to allocate funds to you."

"I only have one request. You do your best to create these two things, and don't let the news leak out."

"The minister obeys the order."

Feng Baojun took the drawings from Li Chengqian with a happy face.

"Go ahead."

"When this thing is completed, you will become the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Feng Baojun was overjoyed and bowed before leaving.

Li Shimin held a chess piece and tapped the chessboard with a smile. "I just saw the blueprint of the neat power device and I felt its complexity and difficulty at a glance."

"Although Feng Baojun is quite capable, it would take a lot of energy and financial resources to build such a sophisticated device. Are you sure the Manufacturing Bureau can build it?"

“There may be a chance.”

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Besides, even if we can't do it, it won't be a big problem."

"The other blueprints that Su Chen brought out are enough to keep the Ministry of Industry busy for a while. The warships of our Great Tang are not inferior to those of any other country. With such improvements, who can stop our navy on the water?"

Li Shimin nodded, Li Chengqian was right about this.

How could Li Shimin not know the combat effectiveness of the Tang Dynasty's navy?
Since Sun Miao felt that the warship drawings that Su Chen took out had a certain reference value, it was enough to prove that the drawings of these ships were more advanced than the current warships of the Tang Dynasty.

With such learning and transformation, the warships of the Tang Dynasty will definitely be larger, stronger and faster than those of other countries!
With the use of muskets, sweeping across the ocean is no big deal!
"Where are you going to start with manpower?"

"Duan Lun once proposed to build an engineering college under the Ministry of Industry. I think we can start now."

"School of Engineering?"

"good."

Li Chengqian nodded, "Father has seen the medical school that Su Chen built before. The medical school has provided many doctors for our Tang Dynasty."

"Especially since these people went to the Ministry of War, they could greatly guarantee the safety of the soldiers. This was recognized by many soldiers."

"Now, although my suggestion of putting skills first has attracted many skilled craftsmen to the Ministry of Industry, it is still slightly insufficient for development in such a large territory as the Tang Dynasty."

"So, spreading the news of the engineering school and starting construction should help recruit many people who want to gain recognition from the public who have a skill."

Li Shimin sighed, "It costs money to improve people's livelihood, a lot of money."

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "What a coincidence, the treasury only has money left now."

Li Shimin: "..."

He always felt that Li Chengqian was teasing him.

Why was it that when he was in power, the national treasury was often out of money, but after he ascended the throne, the national treasury has never been in deficit?

There is always a lot of money, and not only do we need to increase the salaries of officials, but we also need to build this and renovate that...

hateful.

"It's getting late, let's stop here today."

Li Chengqian glanced at the situation on the chessboard, smiled and stood up, saying, "Father, I will take my leave."

Li Shimin frowned, looked at the chess game that had not yet been finished, and couldn't help but sigh.

Am I really old?

……

"Heavenly fortune."

"What's your majesty's order?"

"Inform the Ministry of Shangshu and the Ministry of Works that I have decided to build an engineering college in Chang'an. Anyone who wants to learn a skill can study in the college."

Li Chengqian walked with his hands behind his back, "Anyone who passes the assessment and enters the academy to study can be exempted from half of the tuition, which will be borne by the court. Those with excellent results can be promoted to work in the Ministry of Works as an exception."

"Yes."

Tiancai nodded and immediately went to make arrangements with the order.

Iron ships, cars, trains!

The Tang Dynasty will eventually reach its peak in my, Li Chengqian's hands!
Not far away!
Unification!
Great unification!
(End of this chapter)