Xiao Jing took the information and ran all the way.
"Your Majesty, Eunuch Huai has found out that the foreigners who bought the blueprints of the ironclad are hiding on a very poor island."
"What poor island?"
Zhu Qizhen's face was full of confusion, where is this going?
Xiao Jing said carefully: "That's what Eunuch Huai said..."
"Is he full and full? Why are you playing riddles with me?"
Zhu Qizhen was very angry and said: "Since everything has been confirmed, why not arrest the person?"
"Back to the emperor, Eunuch Huai specifically told the slaves that if they take action rashly, for fear of alarming others, it is not too late to wait until the details of those foreigners are found out, or until those foreigners come to contact Cao Dejin, before taking action."
"Well, what he said makes sense, so go check it out!"
"Yes!"
Zhu Qizhen thought for a while and then said: "What kind of poor island is it?"
Xiao Jing had a smile on his face and said: "This... I don't know this..."
Zhu Qizhen said helplessly: "The people in Dongchang are trying their best to find out where that very poor island is!"
"Yes!"
Xiao Jing bowed and left, immediately went to arrange for manpower and began to make secret visits.
Although this person is young, he is extremely thoughtful and in terms of efficiency, he is definitely top notch.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to take the position of the boss of Dongchang at such a young age.
On that day, the elites of Dongchang quickly disguised themselves and then wandered around the market to find out where the so-called poor island was.
Zhu Qizhen couldn't figure it out for a while, so he simply came to the shipyard again, where he could at least provide some technical support to the craftsmen.
Although he doesn't know much about shipbuilding, as the saying goes, if you haven't eaten pork, you haven't seen a pig run away?
In later generations, I have seen videos of aircraft carriers, and it is not easy to give some suggestions to ironclads!
At least, the advanced concepts in his mind will greatly inspire the craftsmen of the shipyard and support them to continue their research.
The day for the next sea trial is getting closer and closer, and all preparations are being carried out nervously.
The fully repaired ironclad ship has been launched again. This time, the fuel tank is fully loaded. What we want is to see how the endurance is.
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Wynn's undercover career is still going on, but the way everyone looks at him has changed.
For this reason, he didn't bother to explain.
Anyway, it’s just to investigate a case. I won’t be here for long, so you can watch whatever you like!
Wang Fusheng didn't know what happened, but he just felt that the way everyone looked at him... why was it weird?
It was a look that was both curious and somewhat sympathetic.
In the days that followed, Wynn mentioned the poor island intentionally or unintentionally, but Wang Fusheng had no reaction. It seemed that the events of that night had long been forgotten.
Wynn couldn't help but secretly wonder, what is going on with this guy? Does he have to have another drink before he will think of something?
However, when he invited everyone to drink again, no one came.
Everyone either has a wife who is about to give birth or has a stomachache. It’s all for various reasons.
Only Wang Fusheng agreed, but Zhang Laoliu dragged him away.
Wynn was helpless. These people began to distance themselves from him, making it even more difficult to inquire about information.
Or... just stop pretending?
I am the eunuch of the Chief Ceremony Supervisor, the boss of the boss of the East Factory. You must recruit me today, whether you want me to or not!
Just when he was considering whether to reveal his identity, the opportunity came!
On this day, Cao Dejin received a group of foreigners.
The Cao family's house is very large. The first one you enter is for the servants and boatmen, and Wynn lives here.
The second entrance is the living room, and the third entrance is the bedroom and the female family members.
Therefore, when the foreigners came in, Wynn could see them clearly.
However, he doesn't know whether these people are the masterminds, so he doesn't dare to act rashly yet.
The blueprints of the ironclad ship must not be leaked. If we want to take action, we must catch them all, otherwise, there will be endless troubles!
These foreigners and Cao Dejin were old acquaintances, and they soon reached an agreement to transport a cargo of goods to the sea.
This time, Wynn became the accountant of the ship.
As for where it will be transported, it is not clear yet. Only the boss of the ship knows.
Wynn was not in a hurry. He first found an opportunity to spread the information and told Xiao Jing to bring a ship and follow him from a distance. He would definitely find the foreigners' lair.
For some reason, when Zhang Laoliu and others learned that Huai En was going to arrive with the ship, they all chose... Stomachache!
Wang Fusheng was willing to go with the boat, but that night, he was beaten so hard that his stomach hurt.
"Fu Sheng, don't blame Brother Six. Brother Six is doing this for your own good!"
"For my own good...are you beating me for my own good?"
"This... you don't understand..."
"Zhang Laoliu, I will fight with you!"
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"Your Majesty, everything is ready and we can start the trial voyage early tomorrow morning!"
Zhu Qizhen nodded and said: "This ship is a symbol of the Ming Dynasty entering the steam age. Let everyone go and see it. According to my decree, Zhejiang Chief Envoy and all officials of the fourth rank and above in Ningbo Prefecture must participate.
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"Yes!"
Jin Ying agreed, but did not leave in a hurry. Instead, he said: "Your Majesty, please give this ship a name!"
Only then did Zhu Qizhen realize that this ship...has no name yet!
Everyone in the world knows that it is called an ironclad ship, and it seems that these three words have become its name.
If used alone as a ship name, the three words "ironclad ship" are indeed very good.
Think about it, how domineering it is to be wrapped in iron armor!
But when the second ironclad ship comes out, what should it be called?
There should be a name...
Zhu Qizhen thought carefully, then raised his head and said, "Let's call it Zheng He!"
Jin Ying was stunned at first, and then his face became overjoyed.
"Slave, get ready now!"
He originally thought that the emperor would give a noble name, such as "Jiaolong", "Xuanwu", "General", etc. However, "Zheng He"...
The original Sanbao eunuch made seven voyages to the West and made unparalleled achievements for the Ming Dynasty.
Even so, his identity is still a eunuch.
Eunuchs who have no heirs and no incense will soon be forgotten by the world.
If the emperor hadn't built the Martyrs' Shrine and recognized Zheng He as a meritorious minister, few people would have mentioned this person again today.
In the future, there may be fewer, or even disappear completely.
The name Zheng He can only be left in history books because he had an experience of sailing to the West.
That’s all!
However, the emperor gave his name to the Ming Dynasty's first armored ship, giving the name Zheng He a new lease of life.
What does this mean?
As long as those who have made contributions to the Ming Dynasty, regardless of their status, the emperor will remember them in his heart.
Zheng He is like this. Who knows what will happen in the future?
Is it possible that a certain ironclad ship in the future will have the three characters "Jin Ying" hung on it?