Author: Feng Chuxiao

Zhou Yang led his men to conquer the north and south, and their navy certainly wanted to make a name for themselves on the sea.

People from the two major naval forces have been secretly contacting him since last month. They just want to get these five warships. Even if they can't get five, they can get two or one.

The Lord Cheng Fangyuan couldn't do it, so he directly pointed out to the two major navy personnel that the cost of building the ship was paid for by Princess Changle herself, and not a penny of the money from the treasury was used.

Your Majesty has personally promised Princess Changle that he will never touch her things, not even a stitch or a thread.

This ship belongs to Princess Changle. Not to mention that the money for the shipbuilding was all taken by Princess Changle. Even if it comes from the treasury, the emperor has already made a promise. Who dares to ask the princess to give up this ship.

Cheng Fangyuan was a little undecided for a moment. Should he tactfully remind His Majesty of the navy's needs?

Lu Sheige noticed Cheng Fangyuan's hesitation and asked, "Is there anything else?"

Seeing His Majesty asking, Cheng Fangyuan immediately became happy.

He used people's money to eliminate disasters. Cheng Fangyuan was an upright person, so how could he accept other people's offerings in vain?

"Yes, the navy wants to ask Princess Changle through the slave's mouth if the two boats can be shared. The princess just likes to go out to sea and play, and she has had enough fun outside these years. Why not leave the warship to them?

So that they can make contributions to His Majesty."

After saying that, Cheng Fangyuan lowered his head carefully and looked at the beautiful carpet in front of him.

He didn't dare to pry into the emperor's thoughts at all. This emperor was stronger than his previous master.

Not only does Qiqiao have a delicate heart, but he also has some tricks up his sleeve.

Otherwise, I would not take my cousin's place as a woman and sit in this position.

"Every thought is quite beautiful."

Lu Sheige chuckled, "How much benefit did they give you to dare to grab something from the princess?"

"Not much."

Cheng Fangyuan quickly calculated in his mind, "Together, it is enough for His Majesty to build two more large ships."

Don't ask them why they don't build it if they have money, they must have the ability.

When Princess Changle first started to build a ship, who would not say that she was fanciful. Such a big ship, let alone whether it could be built, even if it was built, how would it go into the sea? How many helmsmen would it take to sail the ship steadily on the sea?

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Waiting for Princess Changle's five ships to enter the sea one by one, look at the majestic ships and then look at the structure on the ships.

The two navy masters felt extremely regretful. Only then did they realize how valuable the technology the princess had acquired from overseas was.

It's just that it's too late to regret it. Even if they can spend money to build one or two more ships now, it will take two or three years.

Seeing such a warship, they couldn't even wait for two or three days, let alone two or three years, and wished they could sail Princess Changle's ship back now.

Seeing that the emperor didn't look angry, Cheng Fangyuan became more courageous.

"Your Majesty, this ship..."

"Now that they have spoken, I can't refute their reputation. Then the two major naval forces have one ship each. Tell them that they were shamelessly snatched from Princess Changle's hands, and they were not free. If they

If it’s too little, let them figure it out on their own.”

Cheng Fangyuan immediately beamed: "I know that Your Majesty has a solution."

Lu Xiangge raised his hand and nodded at him, "Okay, don't act like a good boy to get the benefits. You keep 10% of the things sent by the navy, and the rest goes to the treasury."

"Yes, I will go immediately."

Cheng Fangyuan smiled flatteringly, "Your Majesty, I don't dare to accept their benefits. It's all those shameless people who force me to do so. I'm not a slave thinking that your Majesty just built a ship for Princess Changle and has no money in hand.

If you touch this hand, you will get bad luck."

Lu Xiangge laughed: "You are the only one who can talk, so I have to thank you for helping me save money."

"When working for His Majesty, I will do whatever I can to help you, regardless of your hard work."

Cheng Fangyuan said, and immediately presented the gift list he received to the emperor, "This is the tribute that I have received from the two great navy masters. Your Majesty, please order. Except for the little drink money that I left, the remaining 90% is here. One cent."

Not a penny more but not a penny more.”

Lu Sheige nodded: "Let you go down."

After Cheng Fangyuan walked backwards out of the palace door, Lu Xiange opened the gift list presented by Cheng Fangyuan and looked through it carefully.

Cheng Fangyuan has received a lot of tribute from his subordinates over the years, but no one knows that most of the tribute received by Eunuch Cheng has gone into the national treasury.

Everyone knew that Eunuch Cheng was a popular person around the emperor, but they didn't know that he was also the emperor's money bag.

Over the years, Lu Xiangge has never neglected Cheng Fangyuan. He raised Cheng Fangyuan in a mansion in Beijing, built a house in his hometown, bought land, and adopted an heir from his brother. Lu Xiuge turned a blind eye.

Earned.

Originally, when Lu Xiangge was building the ship, he had thought that if the two navy masters got the news, they would never let go easily.

Three ships were enough for her, so she would build two more ships, leaving one for each of the two major naval forces, so as to silence their mouths.

At the beginning, a lot of gold and silver were obtained from the ancient tombs in Dayun Mountain, part of which was added to the national treasury, and part of which was kept by her. Not to mention building five warships, even five more ships, she could also use the money.

It was just that artillery and gunpowder were hard to find. If it weren't for Zhou Yang's help, she would have had to wait another year or two for them to get everything together.

After a long time, Chen Luxing walked in quietly.

He stopped in front of the emperor and said softly: "Father, has Eunuch Cheng come to give you money again?"

Lu Xiangge borrowed money from Cheng's father-in-law and did not hide this from Chen Luxing.

If the water is clear, there will be no fish. If the water cannot be clear, Lu Shenge will muddy it himself.

Big fish eat small fish, small fish eat shrimps, and shrimps eat algae.

When the fish grow big and the fat and water are drained, they don't know how many lives they have raised.

"Um."

Lu Sheige looked at Chen Luxing, who was sitting cross-legged across from him, "Your Majesty, do you have any ideas?"

"No, I just came to ask about the invasion of Xirong. Is it okay for my father to send General Chen there?"

Chen Luxing sat up straight and said seriously, "Father, I still want to go to Xirong to see why they are so courageous. This time I must ask Xirong to come back and let them see me."

In the great Shang Dynasty, they could come and leave whenever they wanted."

Chen Luxing was quite confident in saying this. The Shang Dynasty today was not the same as when it first established its capital. Not only did it have strong soldiers and horses, Aunt Changle also brought artillery from overseas. He saw the power of this artillery with his own eyes, "

A "boom" sound can break a hole in a solid city wall.

It's just that the gunpowder is not easy to make. After a few shots, all the money burned is silver.

Silver, silver!

Chen Luxing lowered his head and looked at the gift list on the table. This father-in-law was indeed a good dog.

It's a pity that he is only loyal to his father!

It cannot be used by him, otherwise it will be counterattacked.
Chapter completed!