The next day, Wang Jinshi followed Song Yang's suggestions and adjusted other parts of the musket.
In addition, the size of the projectile was adjusted according to the size of the barrel.
The rest of the process is quite lengthy.
Song Yang didn't come over every day to check on the progress.
The first batch of cement was produced in late August.
Song Yang's small home was the first to build a cement floor.
Sister Xiaoqian is very satisfied with this. The floor is flat, solid and clean, and she no longer has to worry about the mud inside the house on rainy days.
In addition to Xiaoqian, Yu Ming is also very satisfied with cement.
When the cement was transported to Jiangbei, Pang Qiu also went to Jiangbei as a technical guide.
The effect of cement is obvious, greatly improving the progress of the Jiangbei garrison project.
For this reason, Yu Ming specially ran back and reported to Song Yang his experience in using cement.
"As long as it works well, Pangqiu and the others can supply it to you in Jiangbei first."
Song Yang heard Yu Ming's praise of cement and said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, the Jiangbei camp and water channel dredging project has been progressing smoothly in recent days. It is estimated that it will be completed in another half month at most."
"After Jiangbei is completed, I plan to go to Jiangzhou Island to repair the Renaissance Army camp on the island."
Yu Ming has not been back for almost a month. He has many tasks on his shoulders. The Jiangbei protection system includes Jiangbei Camp and Jiangzhou Island Camp.
Once both sides are done, it’s probably time to harvest in the fall.
"Okay. You can decide these things yourself."
"Ma Cheng is going to Jiangning in the next few days. I will leave the engineering matters to you."
Yu Ming clasped his fists and said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely complete the Jiangbei garrison project."
Song Yang took a sip of tea, looked at Yu Ming and said seriously:
"After this busy period, the autumn harvest will begin."
"Everyone should have a good rest after the autumn harvest. It's best for you and Lao Fang to resolve your personal issues before the end of the year."
"Your Majesty, you are just a rough old man in a humble position..." Yu Ming said sheepishly.
In fact, he is only 26 this year and is not as old as Fang Zhe.
However, he grew up in the army and was an elite member of the Guard, so his thoughts were all about the Guard.
I don't even have time to find a partner.
"What a bastard! That guy Wang Dabiao can find the mother-in-law, why can't you?"
"I think you're not trying hard enough!"
While the two were saying this, Fang Zhe and Ma Cheng came in together.
They just went to prepare supplies.
Ma Chenggong will leave for Jiangning in the next few days.
"Why don't you work hard? Why did Mr. Yu make the prince angry?" Fang Zhe came over curiously and asked.
Yu took a look at him and said with a smile: "Hey, it's not me. The prince said that we don't work hard!"
"Do I have a share?" Fang Zhe looked confused.
"Let you find a wife!" Song Yang emphasized.
"Ahem!"
Fang Zhe kowtowed twice and then said slowly: "Your Majesty, I'm the official... I think the state affairs should be the most important thing!"
"Isn't getting married and having children a state matter?" Song Yang asked rhetorically.
"Look, Jiangzhou only has this small population!"
"The King said a few days ago that population revitalization should be our top priority!"
"As the leaders of Jiangzhou, how come you two can't see clearly this righteousness?"
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Song Yang kept talking for a long time. Fang Zhe and Yu Ming looked at each other and said in unison: "Look for it!"
"We'll look for it when we have free time!"
"Yes! Find someone!"
Song Yang curled his lips and looked at Ma Chengdao: "You have to learn from Manager Ma, you already have two children!"
Ma Cheng's face twitched and he said speechlessly: "Your Majesty, I have had a child for a long time..."
Ma Cheng's child was born before the natural disaster, and he fled to Jiangzhou with his family.
"It's all the same!" Song Yang emphasized.
If you can increase the population of Jiangzhou, it is a meritorious service.
Song Yang wanted to say something else, but Fang Zhe winked at Ma Cheng hurriedly, and Ma Cheng took the first step to report on the fleet's preparations.
The initial decision is to leave on August 30th, which is the day after tomorrow.
Supplies and other supplies have been prepared, enough to last 500 people for a month.
There are ten boats in total for this trip.
Four warships, four supply ships, and two fast ships.
A fleet of this size is already a powerful force.
Before the natural disaster, a fleet of the Poyang Navy was only of this size.
There is a strong military escort to investigate the situation along the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
Secondly, it also demonstrates the strength of Jiangzhou and prepares for Song Yang to incorporate Jiangnan Prefecture.
During this period, two warships washed away by floods were found in an abandoned waterway in Ezhou.
There are now eight warships in Jiangzhou.
"Go ahead. If there's anything urgent, let the Clippers report it."
"The boat we keep at home must be on standby at any time to ensure that if there is an emergency, reinforcements can be provided immediately."
Song Yang attaches great importance to this trip, especially the four main warships sent out. It would be a pity if there is any loss.
If it weren't for someone else in the family to take charge of the overall situation, Song Yang would have planned to go there himself.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Your Majesty has already arranged everything."
"Two hundred sailors and one hundred boatmen will be on standby."
"If something happens, they can go to support at any time."
After this period of development, the size of the navy has reached 1,200.
At the beginning, Ma Cheng only requested 500 people, but now the number has more than doubled.
However, although there are more than a thousand people, the actual number of people available is still insufficient.
Just because Niu Laosan took away three hundred to garrison Fengzhou.
This time Ma Cheng took away another five hundred, leaving only four hundred in the family.
Fortunately, the Renaissance Army is still available.
Although they mainly train in land combat, most of the soldiers in Jiangnan can still sail and ride in boats.
After talking about the river patrol, Song Yang finally gave Ma Cheng a volume of edicts.
It was an edict written in formal yellow silk.
The general meaning is that Song Yang, as the prince and king of Jiangzhou, took charge of himself as the governor of Jiangnan Province during this crisis period.
All state capitals in Jiangnan, whether under government management or not, should obey the unified arrangements of the King of Jiangzhou.
Whether this thing is useful or not depends on your own strength.
Paired with the ever-powerful fleet, the effect should be greatly improved.
On August 30, the fleet was ready.
At the military port in the north of the city, five hundred navy troops and three hundred civilian sailors boarded the ship in an orderly manner.
Checked all the supplies one last time.
With Song Yang's blessing, the fleet set sail.
"I'm afraid it will take more than a month for them to leave. I wonder if there will be any surprises when they come back." Song Yang said as he looked at the fleet that was gradually moving away.
Fang Zhe and Yu Ming stood side by side, both of them looking relaxed.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, the provincial capitals in the south of the Yangtze River have no reason not to surrender when they see such a powerful fleet like ours in Jiangzhou!" Yu Ming was full of confidence.
"The prince is a benevolent master, and the revival of Jiangzhou has become a reality. Once the state capitals hear about the prince's various achievements, they will surely understand the will of the people." Fang Zhe is also very good at flattering.
Song Yang smiled and shook his head and said, "I hope so."
"As long as you don't bring it back to frighten it!"
After saying this, Song Yang took one last look at the fleet of ships going away, turned around and got off the dock.
"Let's go back to class. Today is nature class again."