Chapter 367 Daqian’s first ocean-going trading fleet
Chapter 367 Daqian’s first ocean-going trade fleet
Seeing that the two of them were still hesitant, Emperor Qianwu spoke.
"Okay, don't be coy. Since Changfeng wants to give it, just keep it."
Feng Quji and Ye Qingcang had no choice but to bow and thank them.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
"Then the old minister will be disrespectful."
Li Changfeng smiled and said: "Don't forget to pay the taxes. I, the prince, will not pay the taxes."
The two laughed heartily, with gratitude and joy in their eyes.
They secretly made up their minds to serve Li Changfeng well in the future.
Emperor Qianwu nodded with satisfaction. Li Changfeng was very happy to have the support of two important officials in the court.
He changed the subject and said: "Okay, let's talk about this real-life sandbox. It is much more intuitive than a map. It is very useful for arranging troops and formations. What do you think, General Ye?"
When it came to business, Ye Qingcang's expression became solemn: "What your Majesty said is absolutely true. The real-life sand table is indeed more intuitive and can definitely play a very important role in commanding operations. The veteran feels that it can be promoted throughout the army..."
Next, several people began to discuss the matter.
When Emperor Qianwu left, all the 300 houses in the first phase were sold out, totaling 8.37 million taels. Everyone in Yahang was shocked when they saw this figure.
Even Li Changfeng was a little emotional.
So much money was sold in half a day. No wonder the real estate developers in the previous life were so rich and the money came in so fast.
Li Changfeng rewarded everyone in Yaxing heavily, ordered preparations for the second phase of the project, and then returned home happily.
As soon as I returned home, I met Chunni.
Li Changfeng was a little surprised: "Why are you back so soon?"
Three days ago, Chunni heard that the hydropower station was under construction. She was very curious about how water generates electricity, so she went to check it out alone.
Li Changfeng persuaded her to come, saying that there was no point in going to see it now and that she would go there after it was completed.
Chunni didn't listen, so he didn't persuade her further.
At this time, Chunni looked disappointed: "I came back when there was nothing interesting to see."
Li Changfeng smiled and said: "How good is it to stay in the capital on such a hot day? I will send someone to the nearby river pond to get some screws later. In the evening, I will personally cook a spicy screw and grill crayfish on the hour. The beer tastes so good.”
Chunni's eyes suddenly turned cold.
"good!"
When he first came to the capital, Chunni was very fond of Diandude, Beer BBQ City and Hudi Lao Hot Pot. He thought it was the best food in the world.
After she lived in Li Changfeng's house for a while, she realized that the chef there was not even the slightest bit inferior to Li Changfeng's.
Li Changfeng would come up with new tricks every now and then, so delicious that she could bite her own tongue.
That night, Li Changfeng had a big meal with Chunni, Bingbing and Xiaotong.
In a good mood, he drank a lot of beer and slept until midnight on the second day before waking up. While washing up, Bingbing told him that someone from the shipyard had been waiting all morning.
Li Changfeng hurriedly washed his face and went to see the visitor. It turned out that the second batch of improved versions, larger, faster and stronger armored warships had been built.
There are six ships in this batch.
Li Changfeng was overjoyed, rewarded the visitor generously, and then went straight to the palace.
When Emperor Qianwu saw him, he joked: "It's really rare. We just met yesterday and you came to see me again today?"
When Li Changfeng bought the land, he paid more than two million taels of silver to the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. Yesterday, all three hundred properties were sold out, and he added hundreds of thousands of taels of silver to the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development in deed tax.
Seeing that the treasury was getting richer and richer, Emperor Qianwu was in a better and better mood. He had never been so well off since the founding of the country.
Li Changfeng smiled and said, "Isn't that right? I came here specifically to see you, my father, and I want to ask you for someone by the way."
"You brat, I know you don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing." Emperor Qianwu laughed and cursed, and asked: "Who do you want?"
"Zhou Jianbo."
"Zhou Jianbo..." Emperor Qianwu thought for a moment and said, "I remembered that the general guarding the border in Nanhai has been a mediocre person with no achievements in these years."
"Yes, this is the person I want."
"This man has no great talent, why would Changfeng want him?" Emperor Qianwu asked doubtfully.
Li Changfeng shook his head: "Father, this man still has some talents. There is no war in the South China Sea, so he just has no chance to show it. In the future when Da Qian establishes a navy, I will recommend him to be the commander of the navy."
"Oh?" Emperor Qianwu said in surprise, "Then I made a mistake. What use do you have for this person?"
Li Changfeng smiled slightly and said: "Father, I have completed the construction of the second batch of larger and stronger armored warships."
After hearing this, Emperor Qianwu's eyes suddenly lit up: "You mean you are going to launch ocean trade?"
When Benjamin came to Daqian for the first time, Li Changfeng mentioned this idea to him, but later shelved it because he was limited by Daqian's shipbuilding technology.
Later, five armored warships were launched, but Li Changfeng did not pursue the matter considering that the number was too small.
During this period, Benjamin came to Daqian for the second time and brought a large amount of tax revenue to the treasury. Emperor Qianwu had long been concerned about this piece of fat and had been waiting for Li Changfeng to launch ocean trade.
Li Changfeng nodded: "Yes, when I drove an armored warship to the Japanese pirates to collect accounts, I took Zhou Jianbo with me. I found that this man was quite talented and familiar with naval warfare, so I wanted him to lead the fleet to carry out ocean-going trade, which could be regarded as accumulating experience. It will be of great use in the future.”
Emperor Qianwu was very satisfied with what Li Changfeng said and praised: "Very good, you already know how to plan for the future. I am very pleased. I am right about this!"
After speaking, he looked at Gao Dali and said, "Immediately draw up a decree to order Vice General Zhou Jianbo to take over the position, and Zhou Jianbo will return to the capital immediately."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"By the way, Father, you should also bring some artillery, guns and grenades. Pirates are rampant on the sea, and many countries may themselves be pirates."
"That's right! It's up to you to decide how much you need. I'll give it to you."
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Nine days later, Li Changfeng met Zhou Jianbo in the living room of the mansion.
"This prince asked my father to remove you from your position and let you engage in ocean trade. You won't be resentful, right?"
Zhou Jianbo said respectfully: "Your Highness's kindness in nurturing me is too late to express my gratitude. How can I be resentful?"
After returning to Beijing, he immediately went to see Emperor Qianwu.
Emperor Qianwu praised him greatly and affirmed his talents. Although he did not say it explicitly, his words often meant to cultivate him, and he also mentioned the future navy.
He naturally understood the profound meaning.
Emperor Qianwu didn't shy away from it, saying that it was Li Changfeng who recommended him, and Zhou Jianbo could be said to be extremely grateful to Li Changfeng.
After going on an ocean-going trade, I have accumulated more maritime experience. In the future, when Da Qian builds a navy, who is qualified to compete with him?
Li Changfeng nodded with satisfaction: "There are a total of eleven armored warships. You take away nine of them, and I will equip you with artillery, muskets, and grenades."
Zhou Jianbo was overjoyed: "That's great. With this powerful weapon to kill enemies, Your Highness's fleet will surely dominate the world!"