"Thank you, your Majesty, what good is that I can do? I actually make the emperor love so much..."

Zheng Chenggong was so grateful that he was so grateful that even if he was asked to die for Zhu Youjian now, he would do it without hesitation.

Helping Zheng Chenggong up, Zhu Youjian looked at the Minister of Works Meng Zhaoxiang:

"Meng Aiqing, we must fully support the Ming Navy and the Ministry of Industry. Longjiang Shipyard, Wuhumen Shipyard, Dongguan Shipyard, Taicang Shipyard and other large shipyards must do their best to ensure that 100 iron armored warships are launched within two years. The national iron ore will temporarily give priority to the supply of shipyards. I have given you all the smelting technology of stainless steel. Do you have any confidence in my request?"

Meng Zhaoxiang hurriedly bowed and bowed:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it is definitely difficult, but our first ironclad ship has been launched to test sails, and the problems of steel and technology have been solved. We must do our best, because the experience is not very rich, and we dare not deceive the emperor on such a large scale."

It is not that simple to build an iron and construction warship. Meng Zhaoxiang has no idea. He is not Yuan Chonghuan, so he dare not speak wildly.

"Oh, that's why I took the Ming Dynasty industry for granted. You should try your best to build it. Each ironclad ship must build a sealed cabin. The target must not be less than sixty, otherwise you will see me."

Zhu Youjian was not stupid. After a little thought, he knew that it was extremely great. After all, industrial technology in the late Ming Dynasty was very limited, so he took the initiative to lower the target of shipbuilding.

"Thank you, your emperor, your wise and wise!"

Zheng Chenggong and Meng Zhaoxiang were both excited to pay homage to Zhu Youjian. If one hundred armors were almost impossible, it was at least very hopeful now, which was equivalent to the emperor letting them go.

Most of the enthusiasm of civil and military officials was also mobilized. They seemed to see Zheng He's feat of voyage to the West and would be realized by the emperor again, and they congratulated Zhu Youjian.

Of course, there are also a small number of short-sighted officials who start to beat their own little ones in their hearts. They think that the construction of the armored warship is an extremely wasteful one.

It not only harms the country but also does not benefit the people, but also has a great impact on the smuggling groups behind them, but they dare not raise objections.

Now Emperor Chongzhen is completely different from the time he was, as if he had become a different person. He was not only strong but also very rational. He might exiled them to Liaodong and would not be affected by them at all.

Zheng Chenggong had no intention of wanting an iron-armored warship, but the idea of ​​forming a large-scale navy has not been reported yet. The expenses are very large, and he did not know whether the court could afford it.

"Your Majesty, I have this memorial."

"oh"

Zhu Youjian said oh, then turned his gaze to Zheng Chenggong. He felt that this national hero was becoming more and more interesting and unsatisfied!

"Play"

"Thank you, the warship was launched in two years. Many soldiers in the active navy are not suitable for long-sea combat, but are only suitable for near-shore defense patrols. There are not enough soldiers who can fight.

Weichen wanted to recruit 50,000 soldiers suitable for naval combat in the coastal areas, and let them be skilled in using muskets and cannons in two years, so that they can be put into battle when they board the ship.

I don’t know what Your Majesty wants. If there are difficulties in the imperial court’s money, the Zheng family can take out five million taels of silver to fully support the revival of the Ming Navy.”

Look, this is his family. When Zheng Chenggong heard that the emperor was about to betroth the princess to him, he was willing to get five million silver.

If the Zheng family could take out one million taels of silver in the most difficult time in history, Li Zicheng would never have been able to conquer the capital and destroy the Ming Dynasty.

Zheng Zhilong was both wise and brave. Although he was a pirate, he was a thief who robbed the rich and helped the poor. He had hundreds of thousands of troops and thousands of warships under his command. The powerful Western fleet at that time was no match for him.

The Ming Dynasty's maritime ban did not include Zheng Zhilong. The Ming Navy at that time was no match for him at all, and he completely controlled the maritime trade.

He sold domestic silk, cloth, tea and other handmade products abroad and transported crops and precious metals from maritime powerhouses such as the Netherlands and Spain, making him make a fortune.

In addition, all foreign ships passing through the Taiwan Strait have to pay taxes to him, and this item alone will make a fortune every day.

Although Zhu Youjian did not lack silver, he knew the strength of the Zheng family. According to historical records, Zheng Zhilong's annual silver income was more than 10 million taels, far exceeding the income of the Ming Dynasty in the late Ming Dynasty.

Since Zheng Chenggong took the initiative to donate silver, Zhu Youjian was unreasonable, so he just regarded it as a dowry to his baby daughter!

Zhu Youjian nodded immediately:

"Okay, my dear is really a pillar of the Ming Dynasty. No 50,000 new troops are enough. I have decided to recruit 150,000 new troops in the Navy. I will leave this matter to you. But I want to remind you that I cannot turn my Ming Navy into your Zheng family army, hahaha..."

When Zheng Chenggong heard the emperor promised him to recruit the new army, he was overjoyed and then heard the emperor's half-true joke.

Zheng Chenggong was such a smart person. He immediately understood what the emperor meant. He was absolutely loyal to the Ming Dynasty and immediately fell to the ground:

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, Zheng Chenggong is loyal to the Ming Dynasty and will never let down the emperor's expectations, let alone do such a traitor."

"My dear, I'm joking with you. The entire Ming Navy has given you, how could I not believe you? My dear is thinking too much. I have chosen a mansion for you in the capital, and I will take a good rest after retreating from the court!"

After Zhu Youjian said that, he waved to the eunuch who was close to him, and the eunuch immediately announced:

"Retreat the Court"

After returning to the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youjian immediately changed his clothes, took three masters of Ah Qing Cao Zhengchun Qinglong, and stepped onto the war horse and headed straight for Changping.

When they arrived at the field they saw yesterday, everyone else was already in place, and soldiers and people came and went from the fields and on the mountain roads.

These people have cut down many trees and are transporting them into the fields. Huang Degong, Liu Wenxiu, Li Dingguo and others stood aside to direct.

Seeing Zhu Youjian arrive, several people hurriedly ran over and were about to greet Zhu Youjian, but was stopped by Zhu Youjian's eyes.

They immediately understood what was going on. It turned out that the emperor didn't want to reveal his identity. Thinking about it, which emperor would come to the farmland.

Seeing the few people stunned, Cao Zhengchun laughed:

"Three marquises, call me sir."

"Oh, it's cold weather, sir, why are you here? Take care of yourself!"

Zhu Youjian laughed:

"You are still here during the wedding day. I... ahem, why can't I come and see the fun?"

"gentlemen……"

The three big men did not expect the emperor to make fun of them like this. Their faces were red at that time and they couldn't speak for a long time, so they didn't dare to fight back!

Looking at the funny looks of the three of them, Zhu Youjian said:

"Cleaning all the snow in these fields into the ravine, ignite the fire and burn the ground, let the soil freeze, and then saw the wood into two meters long and knock it into the ground at a certain distance..."

As Zhu Youjian said that, he took out some drawings and asked Huang Degong, Liu Wenxiu and Liu Yu, who were in charge of the military and the people to do the same according to the requirements of the drawings.

After everything was over, he immediately reported to him and the explanation was completed. Zhu Youjian and the other two got on the horse and left the scene. The 50,000 acres of land could not be completed today, so he did not need to stay in the snow.
Chapter completed!