Du He couldn't help but stepped forward and patted Du Gou on the shoulder, and said: "Brother, what you just asked was whether this ship can be built bigger. I can tell you for sure that this ship can be built even bigger."
It is as big as ten times the largest ship in the Tang Dynasty. When it is in the sea, it can be wrapped with iron sheets on the bow, stern, and sides of the hull. With such a big ship, it can block gods and kill gods and Buddhas.
...However, it depends on who builds it. If it is someone else, I would rather not hand over this method of building a ship."
Du Gou was puzzled.
"Why?"
Du He explained: "Brother, you don't know. This kind of ship is at least hundreds of years ahead of the current Tang Dynasty ships. If it is handed over rashly and falls into the hands of others, what will be the consequences if it is obtained by a country like Goguryeo?"
?”
Du Gou suddenly realized: "What do you mean, this method of building ships must be in our own hands and cannot be handed over to others?"
Du He nodded: "I will never give this method to anyone who does not have absolute trust."
Du Gou rubbed his hands and suddenly asked with some embarrassment: "He'er, do you think your elder brother is trustworthy?"
Du He was stunned and asked: "Brother, what do you mean?"
Du Gou said: "To tell you the truth, I was already discouraged, but when I saw this ship, I suddenly thought of the brothers who fought side by side before. They were still fighting fiercely with the pirates in Dengzhou, and I had another
What's the reason to stay in Chang'an and do nothing? I think, take your shipbuilding methods back. There is a shipbuilding workshop in the county town of Dengzhou. In a certain period of time, we will be able to build the invincible ship you just mentioned. This will completely solve the problem.
Pirates of the Sea.”
At this moment, Du Gou suddenly became energetic.
Du He took out a piece of paper from his arms with a smile and said: "Brother, I read you right. Your blood is not cold yet. In this case, you will definitely have great potential in the future. I plan to build a navy for our Datang."
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Navy?
Du Gou was a little confused.
Until this era, war has always been fought on land.
Even in the Tang Dynasty, the only army was the Army.
This was the first time Du Gou had heard the term "Navy Master".
Du He gestured with his hands and gave an easy-to-understand example: "The navy is an army that specializes in fighting on the sea and rivers. As we just said, an invincible ship can pacify Dengzhou and other places.
If the local pirates build ten large ships like this, and then train thousands of soldiers who are good at water and brave and good at fighting, wouldn't they be able to dominate the entire East China Sea?"
Du Gou's eyes lit up: "This... will your Majesty agree to this?"
Du He smiled and shook his head: "If I say this now, regardless of whether my father will agree or not, the ministers will definitely scold us two brothers to death, so we can only do it quietly. Brother, next,
You may have to return to Dengzhou to start our naval construction plan. When the results are achieved, we will report it to the court."
This is called cutting first and playing later.
If it succeeds, no one will dare to say anything.
If it fails, just remain silent.
Du Gou glanced at Du He with some admiration and said: "I'm afraid it won't be easy to accomplish this. I'm just a Sima of Dengzhou, and there is also the governor of Dengzhou. Don't go to Dengzhou. If you can't get these two
Without people's support, this matter will probably be very difficult, especially since the shipbuilding workshop in Dengzhou is run by the government."
Du He laughed and said, "Brother, your worries are unnecessary. If you don't believe me, just wait until Father summons you in a few days."
"He'er, how do you say this?"
Du He shook his head: "Keep it secret for now!"
Du Gou: "..."
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Royal Palace.
Royal study room.
After Li Er finished reviewing the memorial in hand, he stood up and asked Zhao Yang: "I heard that Keming's eldest son Du Gou returned to Chang'an yesterday. Is there anything related to this?"
Zhao Yang nodded, "Your Majesty, Du Gou did return to Chang'an yesterday."
Li Er thought for a while and said: "Du Gou has been away for many years. Now, Keming is not in good health. He should be kept in Chang'an City... Well, Zhou Tong, the guest official of the Ministry of Etiquette, neglected his duties and almost caused trouble in Goguryeo.
If there is a big disaster, transfer him to Wannian County as the county magistrate, and Du Gou will serve as the host and guest official Wai Lang, commanding the host and guest department of the Ministry of Rites, and his rank will not change."
Zhao Yang said hurriedly: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Li Er immediately said: "Go to Zhongshu Province immediately and let them draft the edict..."
Before the word "Edict" could be said, a young eunuch came in and reported: "Your Majesty, your consort Du He wishes to see you."
"Du He? I just wanted to see him. Let him come in."
Not long after, Du He strode into the imperial study room.
Li Erxiao asked: "He'er, are you here to report on the disaster relief?"
Du He shook his head: "Father, I have something more important to report. Please step aside."
Li Er saw Du He's serious look on his face, his heart skipped a beat and he waved his hand.
Zhao Yang hurriedly exited with the eunuchs and maids around him.
Li Er sat down and asked: "He'er, tell me, what's the matter?"
Du He said: "Father, today is the day for the year-end dividends of Wudi Bank and Datang Construction Company. My father's share has been obtained for you. Please take a look."
Du He took out an account book and handed it to Li Ershu.
Li Er was flipping through the pages and said with a smile: "He'er, at the beginning, you promised me that by the end of the year, you could give me at least one million yuan. Now, there is still half a month before the Chinese New Year, and you are like this
I am anxious to pay dividends. If it does not meet my expectations, I will forgive you..."
Li Er's voice stopped suddenly.
Suddenly, he jumped up and said, "Are there two million coins on top?"
Du He nodded: "Father, you read that right, the total dividends from Datang Construction Company's off-plan property business and Wudi Bank are two million yuan."
Li Er couldn't believe it: "Two months ago, you gave me two million guan, and asked me to spend another 1 million guan to invest in the off-plan property business of Datang Construction Company. In just two months, I was able to get all the shares
Two million strings?"
Du He nodded.
boom.
Li Er punched the table: "Hahaha, He'er, you are very good."
Du He said modestly: "It's all the result of my father's work, and my son and ministers didn't do anything."
Li Er looked at Du He and said: "He'er, don't worry, I won't treat you badly. It's just that you can't tell anyone about making money for me. Let's wait until we get to the court.
I will definitely reward you generously."
"Thank you, Father! Alas..."
Du He said and sighed.
Li Er asked curiously: "He'er, I have received so many dividends. Come to think of it, Dream Group must have made a lot of money this time. Why are you sighing?"
Du He showed a forced smile and said: "Erchen, I am worried about my eldest brother. Yesterday, when my eldest brother returned to Chang'an, he began to drink to relieve his worries. Erchen's eldest brother has been in Dengzhou all year round, and he has been with the people in the Linhai area of Dengzhou.
The pirate fought to the death and lost one of his legs. Now, he has returned to Chang'an City, knowing that there is no possibility of him returning to Dengzhou, and he feels very sad..."