In military wars, the importance of intelligence is undoubted. If you can know the whereabouts of the enemy in advance, you can naturally know your enemy and yourself, and you can win every battle without danger.
This telescope can see far and clearly. It only needs to send out a small number of scouts to detect a large area. This greatly improves the intelligence's detection capabilities. More importantly, it allows you to see clearly from a long distance.
If the enemy engages in any kind of empty city strategy, bluffing, etc., it will definitely be difficult to escape your eyes.
When the time comes, whether you want to take advantage of the situation and use a trick or just kill him directly, the initiative can be completely in your own hands, because the enemy's deceitful methods have no way of hiding it from you.
In ancient times, unlike in later generations, the enemy's situation was often detected with the naked eye, which could only be discovered at a very close position. Often large armies were hidden in the woods, and they could launch attacks unexpectedly by walking on remote roads or the like.
When bluffing, using some dummies from a distance can confuse the enemy, making them think that the main force of their army is here, but in fact, the other side has moved the main force elsewhere.
All these methods may seem very simple, but they were often effective in ancient times. The important reason is that the investigation methods in ancient times were limited, and it would be difficult for you to discover the truth inside without getting close to the enemy camp.
But with this telescope, it's different. Find a higher place and you can see everything about the enemy clearly, and the scout's detection range, detection efficiency, etc. will be greatly improved, which is of great military importance.
it goes without saying.
Although Emperor Hongzhi, Liu Jian, Xie Qian, and Li Dongyang were all present, they could all be said to be literati, not warriors, and they did not understand military matters, but they still knew such superficial and simple things.
, and immediately understood the great role of this telescope in the military.
"What is this telescope made of?"
Emperor Hongzhi picked up the telescope again and studied it carefully. He touched the glass mirror carefully and said: "This is too luxurious. It is made of colored glaze. Such pure colored glaze is really rare, and it is polished so smooth."
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"It's a pity. This thing is very useful, but this colored glaze is too expensive and so pure. The top-grade colored glaze is also very, very rare. It is impossible to manufacture telescopes on a large scale."
Liu Jian looked at it and nodded and said: "It is indeed a pity. Such pure colored glaze is priceless in itself. It is used to make telescopes... The entire Ming Dynasty cannot make a few telescopes."
"It's too expensive and the quantity is too small."
Li Dongyang also followed suit.
Zhu Houzhao on the side watched as Emperor Hongzhi's attention shifted to the military role of this telescope, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Emperor Hongzhi didn't stare at him, he just needed to act coquettishly and behave well.
The penalty of writing a book can certainly be waived.
After hearing the words of several people, Zhu Houzhao also remembered that Liu Jin said that this thing is actually a gadget, and it seems to be worthless.
Thinking of this, Zhu Houzhao said: "This thing is actually not too precious. From what Liu Jin said, it seems that this telescope only costs 100 taels... No, it can be made with only 10 taels of silver."
At the same time, Zhu Houzhao also thought in his heart: "I shouldn't be cheating Old Liu. Ten taels of silver is a lot. If it doesn't work, Liu Jin must have many excuses to refuse. I'll pass this first."
Say it again."
"I'm being punished by copying two books. It's better to ask me to die. Now I can only blame Liu Jin first."
"Ten taels of silver each?"
"really?"
When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, he immediately became energetic.
This 10 taels of silver telescope is naturally not cheap, and can even be said to be very expensive. You must know that buying a decent two-bedroom house in the capital only costs a few dozen taels of silver. Calculated
Judging from the houses in the imperial capital of later generations, this telescope would cost millions... It is simply extremely expensive.
But now Emperor Hongzhi thinks this thing is very cheap. If it is true that 10 taels of silver can buy a telescope, Emperor Hongzhi will spend the money to buy it without hesitation. For military and national affairs, this little silver tael is simply not worth it.
What kind of.
"It should be possible, maybe 80% possible ~ I'm not sure, but judging from what Liu Jin means, there's probably no problem."
Zhu Houzhao was very unsure when he said this, but he still said bravely, well, a dead Taoist friend is not a poor Taoist, anyway, he will pass this test first. As for Liu Jin, he should be a good person with his own destiny.
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"If it's 10 taels of silver each, I think we should spend tens of thousands of taels of silver to purchase a batch. This money cannot be saved. With thousands of telescopes, we can accurately grasp everything on the border, even
So we can also send people deep into the grassland to gather intelligence."
After Liu Jian listened, he thought for a while and said.
In terms of spending money, he, the chief minister of the cabinet, has always been synonymous with being stingy and stingy, but he is still very clear about things that are related to military and national affairs. He cannot save money where he should spend money, or even spend more money. In this way
Only then can it be beneficial to the Ming Dynasty and beneficial to the country and the country.
"Well, I also think we should purchase a batch."
"Especially as the weather is getting colder and colder, and the Tatars and Walas in the north are frequently moving, we should be more prepared to control their every move, so that we can take the initiative in our hands."
Li Dongyang also echoed that this money should be spent, not saved.
"This telescope is very important. We must purchase a batch of it. However, we should also find ways to prevent this telescope from falling into the hands of the enemy. Therefore, we should think more about management methods to prevent it from falling into the hands of bandits."
Xie Qian not only supports the purchase, but has also begun to think about the management and use of the telescope.
"Then it's settled. Notify Ma Wensheng, the Minister of War, and Zhou Jing, the Minister of Household Affairs, to discuss the purchase of telescopes. In addition, Xie Aiqing, please formulate a rule system for telescopes to ensure that these telescopes will not fall into the hands of the enemy.
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With the support of the three cabinet ministers, Emperor Hongzhi was also very happy and settled down while stroking his mustache.
"I obey the decree~"
When Xie Qian heard this, a smile appeared on his face, and he quickly said respectfully, then looked at Zhu Houzhao and said: "Your Majesty, the prince just heard that your majesty was worried about state affairs and wanted to share your worries with your majesty and serve the country. It shows that the prince is very filial.
He is always worried about state affairs, and he is really very wise."
"I request your Majesty to exempt the prince from the punishment of copying the book."
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he couldn't help but take another look at Xie Qian. He had never felt that this bad old man was so pleasing to his eyes. These words really spoke to his own feelings.
"Yes, your Majesty, the prince is very filial at such a young age, and he is also concerned about the people and patriotism. I also request your majesty to exempt the prince from the punishment of copying books."
Li Dongyang looked around, thought about it and immediately gave advice to Emperor Hongzhi.
"Hmm~ Well, for the sake of the three pavilion elders interceding for you, I will waive it this time, but it will not be the same next time."
Emperor Hongzhi pondered for a while, and after thinking about it, he nodded and exempted Zhu Houzhao from punishment.
"That's great~Father, you love me the most."
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he almost jumped up with joy.