Zhao Jiu also came to this world and realized that the navigation and shipbuilding industry in the Song Dynasty was already very developed. In terms of craftsmanship and advancedness, it was no worse than Zheng He's treasure ship fleet when he sailed to the West. The reason why it is not so famous is because of everyone.
Let's go do business. However, the development of sea-going ships and passenger ships naturally stems from the trade needs brought about by the developed market economy, which drives municipal shipping companies and private merchants to continuously improve shipbuilding technology.
In this regard, the emperor of the Song Dynasty was actually quite pragmatic and did not do anything to make money at a loss and pay tribute. However, it may be that due to his own strength, he could only do it with the cooperation of Korea and Dali.
But in any case, at the most dangerous moment in Huaishang in the first year of Jianyan, the huge sailing fleet brought by Han Shizhong, and almost every ship had tall masts and sails, caught Jin Wushu off guard and changed the situation.
The strategic balance of the entire battle was the turning point that turned defeat into victory.
Even in history, without Zhao Jiu, Lieutenant Han would have fought the world-famous Battle of Huang Tiandang!
Not to mention sea-going ships, if there had not been the waterwheel inland fleet that Zhang Rong launched after recruiting troops, and if there were no small trebuchets installed on the big ships, the Jin Army navy that burned down Xiao Wu would not have had the Battle of Yaoshan.
The foundation of victory.
From this aspect, the military technology of the Song Dynasty is quite useful, as long as the decision-makers don't mess around.
Therefore, in addition to trying his best to implement the principle that a good memory is worse than a bad writing, Zhao Guan, an engineering dog, writes down all the mechanical principles and chemical knowledge he still remembers in simplified Chinese characters in a small notebook. He is constantly revitalizing Yuanxue, hoping that this science cloaked in Confucianism will
Technology can take root and flourish under his rule.
Not to mention, there must be grass within ten steps. After years of edification and promotion, there is always some progress. For example, Zhao Boju's charcoal drawing technology and a certain blacksmith's oil sealing technology for earthen jars have all brought about
It was quite a surprise, and what interested Zhao Guanjia the most was that at the end of the twelfth year of Jianyan, craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry proposed to imitate the waterwheel and make four-wheeled wind blades. By using the wind power, the wind can be directed in a direction on the surface of the wind blades.
Directional blowing means using technology to replace human power and animal power for grinding flour with natural power sources.
Zhao Jiu was immediately overjoyed. Although this windmill was very different from modern wind power generation, it had finally taken the first step. Moreover, Zhao Jiu did not just want to do some farm work. He immediately thought of the Dutch windmill.
In the sixteenth century, various raw materials that played a leading role in the Dutch business world were transported from various waterways to windmill construction sites for processing. By coincidence, the Zhao family wanted to build ships and ports, and they could not do without this great invention. After all, you
Do you need a keel or a mast to build a ship? So he urgently summoned craftsmen and river workers from all over the country to support him like scientists. He studied hard every day, and finally at the beginning of the year, he came up with an experimental product that looked average and practical. The Zhao Guan family was very happy.
, and immediately reward people with official titles.
At the same time, the construction of sea-going ships also made great progress under Zhang Laocai's diligent efforts. As we all know, King Zhang Qi was more famous for his business skills than fighting, and in order to complete this work, he must first benefit from it.
Since he is engaged in maritime trade, Zhang Jun naturally pays close attention to ships, which are in short supply. After all, how big a market is Korea and Japan? The officials are right, Annan, Jiaozhi and even the distant Spice Island are the final destinations.
destination.
Originally, all the sea-going ships of the Right Army were severely damaged and repaired after the Jingkang Incident. The boats were shaped like a blade on the underside, making it easier to cut through waves. The ships were fully equipped for mooring, driving, anchoring, turning sails and sounding, etc.
Everything is complete, but some subtle surprises will cause problems at sea. Zhang Jun has made a fortune in maritime trade over the years, while also constantly improving. After the surrender of the Jin Kingdom, a large number of craftsmen were released, and shipping documents were returned to the Song Dynasty. He
It felt like I had found a treasure. After three years of hard work, I finally told the officials that there was no problem with the voyage, but the water level in Dengzhou was still too shallow, so I was ready to come to Tianjin to have a look.
Yang Yizhong was so obedient. When he saw that the two of them wanted to communicate, he immediately stood guard at the entrance of the palace and acted as a doorkeeper. He also dutifully ordered two lunches.
Speaking of this, Zhang Jun's eyebrows were dancing and he said: "Although I have never been to any Spice Island, according to the map you drew, it is just south of Liuqiu (today's Taiwan Wowan). As long as we can follow the monsoon wind,
With continuous supplies, I am naturally confident. Now our large ship's main mast is ten Songzhang high, and its foremast is eight Songzhang high. It can hold a total of 110 sails. The sails are used in the positive wind, and the canopy is used whenever the sea is slightly off. And the captain
It is more than ten feet long, three feet deep, two feet and five feet wide, and can carry a thousand kilograms of goods. According to some old craftsmen, it can still be improved, but I can't wait to ask you to take a look first."
Zhao Guan's family saw that what he said was clear and logical. I guess Zhang Jun would not be careless about getting rich. He ate a few mouthfuls of braised pork, drank some Mao Gen water, and joked: "You have to make sure this is a merchant ship. If Li Bao finds out, he can
Used for fighting, you are crying and asking for it. Just because you connived with your subordinates to empty out the military stocks of Laizhou and Mizhou last time, Li Bao did not merge with the imperial army's right arms, and I can't be partial.
You are here." This comrade knows too well that he should still strike when it is time to strike.
This was talking about what happened after Jianyan destroyed Xixia in the seventh year. Zhang Jun could only talk and didn't dare to eat. After all, he was really unreasonable about this matter. If he had known that overseas voyages were so profitable and he needed the navy's protection, he would have
He wouldn't push Li Bao so hard. It made him embarrassed for a while, so he had to promise to cooperate during the Northern Expedition.
Of course, during the Northern Expedition, Yue Fei did not take a fancy to his combat prowess and gave up the navy. He had no choice but to seize the opportunity to go to Liaodong at sea to put pressure on Goryeo, which was considered honest and trustworthy.
However, he still said: "Don't think of him as an official. Li Bao is really honest. He collected all the cars, ships and boats here, and the wheels and oars were made at least eight times. As for what he learned from Zhang Rong,
The propeller is even more powerful."
"The navy is our weakest point in the Song Dynasty and must be improved. It's just that I don't have a better way at the moment." Zhao Guan's family was a little helpless, watching the light rain outside the house stop and fall, and dew like drops sliding down from the eaves.
He sighed and said: "No matter how good the cars and boats are, they cannot be compared to large ships. Don't be lazy because you think that the Kingdom of Jin has disappeared. That's all. What do you want to say? Let's go to Wuhan together in a few days."
Take a look at the port. I want to build windmills there to process wood and improve people's livelihood. You all go with me, and Boying. Since you said there is no problem, don't wait for the Tianjin port to be built. Bring people first.
Go to the Spice Island and I guarantee you will make a lot of money when you come back. But one thing is that you must stop at Taiwo Bay for a longer time and tell everyone there who can understand Chinese that this place has been here since ancient times.
It has been our Chinese territory since then. If there is any separatist behavior, I would rather not move the capital. I will build a navy to annihilate them in the next ten years. Just like annihilating the Wanyan clan of the Jin Kingdom."
Zhang Jun looked at the man in red whom he had known for more than ten years, and felt dazed. The Foreign Minister had agreed to pay 30,000 yuan, and he would be killed by Cai at night. This man had always been so high-spirited and heroic. Zhang Jun was doubting the old Zhao family.
While his bloodline has mutated, he has always felt that his greatest wealth in his life is not that his family has no choice but to follow the official family when he was in Hebei.
As the leader of the Song Dynasty, the official family was so sacred and inviolable in Zhang Jun's eyes at this moment, just like the swaggering dragon on Bagong Mountain told the world that the official family of the Song Dynasty would never retreat, and officials could retreat across the Huai River.
The determination and determination to kill.
Thirteen years later, this perseverance appeared again in the same person.
So even though he didn't understand why the officials paid so much attention to the place that wasn't marked on the map, he still performed a standard military salute and said seriously, "I, Zhang Jun, will definitely live up to my mission."
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