After arriving in Tianjin, Liu Jin came to Tianjin Port again and looked at several strange-shaped ships moored in Tianjin Port.
These ships are not too big. They are relatively long overall and full of streamlined designs. There are three masts on the ship. When the sails are all raised, the ship is extremely fast.
This is a new type of ship manufactured by Tianjin Shipyard, called a flying shuttle. It looks like a flying shuttle in a new loom, and it is very fast, hence the name.
This is a ship specially developed by Liu Jin at Tianjin Shipyard.
The carrying capacity of the shuttle sailing ship is not large, and it is far from comparable to the treasure ship and the Galen ship. However, its advantage is that it is very fast. When sailing on the sea, the speed is faster than the treasure ship and the Galen ship.
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The main purpose of making it is to strengthen ties and exchanges with various overseas colonies.
Especially used to contact Golden Island and Nanyang.
Things are better here in Nanyang. There are ships going to Nanyang every day, but the situation here in Huanghuangzhou is different. Until now, there has been no news from Huanghuangzhou, which makes Liu Jin a little anxious.
Therefore, they not only dispatched a fleet to open up the route between Australia and the Southern Golden Continent, but also specially designed this very fast shuttle sailing ship to travel between the Golden Continent and the Ming Dynasty.
Next, Liu Jin planned to send several ships to Golden Continent every half month to form a regular fleet of ships, and they would not take the northern route, but the middle route to Hawaii.
We are also preparing to send people to establish a colonial base in Hawaii, using Hawaii as a transit center to establish a stable, long-term route between Golden Island and the Ming Dynasty.
Only in this way can we promote the development of Golden Continent. Otherwise, we only visit once every year. Even if we promote it, it will be difficult to develop.
We must let everyone see the wealth of Golden Continent and see the gold and silver here, so that there will be a steady stream of people going to Golden Continent.
The northern route is still too dangerous. Although there is a lot of land along the way, the threat of ice floes is too great. It is only safer in summer. Once winter comes, ships dare not go.
The southern route to Nanyang, Australia, and the Southern Golden Continent has not yet been opened, and the only way is to sail to the Japanese country and Hawaii in the middle.
"I don't know if Tian Erniu and the others have met the Spaniards."
"It has been ten years since the Spaniards discovered Golden Continent. There must be a relatively powerful force on the east coast of Golden Continent. If the two sides meet, they might even fight."
"Well, there will definitely be a fight sooner or later. Nowadays, it's mostly about trade. It seems that people need to bring more porcelain, silk, glass mirrors, sugar, and spices from Southeast Asia. These things are all good in Europe.
Stuff, sought-after goods."
Thinking of this, Liu Jin began to give instructions to his men.
After explaining these things, Liu Jin did not stop at Tianjin Port.
When he came to Tianjin this time, he had many things to do, not only the affairs of Tianjin Ocean Trading Company, but more importantly, he accompanied Emperor Hongzhi to Tianjin to inspect the Tianjin Royal Military Academy and the Ming Dynasty Royal Naval Academy.
Emperor Hongzhi attached great importance to this aspect, and he clearly understood the importance of controlling military power.
Holding the barrel of a gun in your hand allows you to straighten your back when doing things.
Whether you are facing the ministers internally or facing foreign enemies externally, if the army is not strong, your words will not be strong enough.
The Royal Naval Academy of the Ming Dynasty is not too far from the Tianjin Port. It is also built on the seaside. Large wharves and ports have also been built here.
However, the port and dock here are not open to the public, and more than ten warships have been parked inside.
Battleships are also designed and manufactured by the Tianjin Shipyard, which has already delivered more than a dozen large and small ships to the Royal Navy of the Ming Dynasty.
It may not be enough for combat, but there is absolutely no problem using it for daily training.
Hurrying to the Royal Naval Academy of the Ming Dynasty, Duke Cheng Zhu Fu, British Duke Zhang Mao and Prince Zhu Houzhao were accompanying Emperor Hongzhi to inspect the Royal Naval Academy of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhang Mao was in charge of the Royal Military Academy of the Ming Dynasty, and Zhu Fu was in charge of the Royal Naval Academy. Obviously, this was also a means for Emperor Hongzhi to decentralize power, so that everything would not be left to one person.
"Your Majesty, this navy is different from the traditional navy. The traditional navy is more about follow-on battles and fire attacks, or the tactics of using large ships to ram small ships."
"Battles on the sea are often confrontations between giant ships and cannons. Therefore, for the navy, the most important skills are two. One is the navigation ability in the sea, and the other is artillery technology.
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"When I was building the Royal Navy, I focused on these two items. In terms of navigation technology, I copied the teaching content of Tianjin Maritime College."
"In terms of artillery technology, I still focus on training. I have to go out for training every day, fire more cannons, and train more, and I will naturally be able to master the technology."
As Chengguo Gong Zhu Fu walked away, he also introduced to Emperor Hongzhi that the Royal Naval Academy only enrolled 10,000 people in the first batch, but Emperor Hongzhi approved tens of millions of taels of funding.
With such sufficient funds, the Royal Naval Academy of the Ming Dynasty was very efficient in its work. It placed orders for dozens of warships at one time with the Tianjin Shipyard.
At the same time, an order for thousands of artillery pieces was also issued to the Miyun Iron Works. The cadets of the Naval Academy, not to mention having meat for three meals a day, actually went out to sea every day to fire artillery training.
"Prodigal son~"
The British Duke Zhang Mao next to him couldn't help cursing in his heart.
The Royal Military Academy that he is responsible for doesn't dare to play much, so he can only organize the students to shoot and train marksmanship every day.
As for training to fire artillery, that is a matter for artillerymen, and they only fire artillery once every two or three days. How about these losers of the Navy who go to sea every day and fire artillery every day?
Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help but twitch slightly after hearing this.
The Duke of Cheng, Zhu Fu, was far inferior to Zhang Mao in other abilities, but his ability to spend money was much better.
It really hurts me to sell my father's land.
Forget about this boat, it is a must-buy and you will use it if you buy it. It doesn’t matter if you go out for a walk on the sea every day.
But when it comes to artillery, you go out to sea every day to fire artillery training. Don’t you know how much money this cannonball costs?
Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help but feel heartbroken when he thought of his money being wasted in this way.
But what Zhu Fu said is right. Only by firing artillery and training every day can combat strength be increased. After the compulsory military service system, Ming Dynasty's military strength increased rapidly, which is inseparable from daily training.
Money has been spent, but the effects can still be seen.
The Tatar tribes were swept across the grassland, and Liaodong easily wiped out the Jurchen tribes. This fighting power was absolutely overwhelming.
"Your Majesty, I have organized a simple military parade here, and I would like to invite your Majesty to review it!"
However, Cheng Guogong Zhu Fu did not notice that Emperor Hongzhi was heartbroken about his money. With a smile on his face, he led Emperor Hongzhi, Zhang Mao, Zhu Houzhao and the others to a huge playground.
At this time, the cadets of the Ming Dynasty Royal Naval Academy were all ready, all wearing white navy uniforms and lined up neatly.
"Hmm~"
Emperor Hongzhi nodded and came to the reviewing stand.
"The review ceremony officially begins!"
Soon, following Zhu Fu's order, groups of students began to walk past the reviewing stand in an orderly manner on the playground.
"Da da~"
The combat boots made of whale skin took neat steps on the concrete floor. The military formation was strict and square. The students leading the team were holding long swords and shouting slogans as they walked.
When they approached Emperor Hongzhi, everyone shouted in unison: "Long live the Ming Dynasty, long live your Majesty!"
The voice was neat and loud. While shouting slogans, everyone looked at Emperor Hongzhi in unison.
"Thank you for your hard work, soldiers~"
Emperor Hongzhi waved slightly and replied loudly.
"Be loyal to Your Majesty and open up new territories for the Ming Dynasty!"
The students replied in unison.
Emperor Hongzhi looked at the phalanxes passing by in front of him, and a surge of pride arose in his chest. With such a powerful force in his hands, what problem in the world cannot be solved?
This is not the first time he has reviewed the army. The Tianjin Royal Military Academy has also reviewed the army several times, which was even more shocking.
Even though Emperor Hongzhi was heartbroken when he spent the money, he was really heartbroken.
Tens of millions of taels of money were spent on this every year. If Liu Jin hadn't made money and had many profitable businesses under his command, how could Emperor Hongzhi have been able to afford such an expensive army.
But spending money is money, but Emperor Hongzhi was still very satisfied with the new army.
Not to mention their strong combat power, it was all made with money. The food of the new army was very good. They had three meals a day, including meat for every meal, including fish, beef, mutton, chicken, duck, pork, etc.
The equipment of the new army is very sophisticated. They are equipped with teeth, armor, helmets, muskets, artillery, war horses, etc., all fully equipped, and this is all money.
After eating every day, there is nothing to do but train every day. If the combat effectiveness is still not good, then there is really nothing to say.
He had strong combat power, and more importantly, he was loyal to Emperor Hongzhi and the Ming Dynasty. He had to receive brainwashing education every day. Loyalty was the first priority, which made Emperor Hongzhi feel at ease.
This is the most important thing. Only by being loyal to himself and to the Ming Dynasty can Emperor Hongzhi support the new army with peace of mind.
"I've spent too much money, I have to find a way to get it back."
"If you have such a tiger and wolf master, you naturally have to use them. The Western Regions and Nanyang~"
Reviewing the army in front of him, Emperor Hongzhi began to think about opening up new territories. The army could not be raised in vain, let alone with his own money.