"How much does this car cost?" Qi Xingyun asked slowly.

When he heard the report from the Hidden Guard, he couldn't believe it, but then he thought that there were already iron-clad ships in the West without sails, so he felt relieved.

If a boat can use steam or even a black oil as power, then the car must be able to do it, it is just an improvement in technology.

Science and Technology Garden has been doing a lot of verification, but he doesn't know everything. After all, many technologies are too strange. He didn't want to know more before he succeeded.

This is the case with the car this time. He didn't hear the wind before, but this time he suddenly knew about it.

"This car cost 100,000 taels of silver." Luo Xingchen sighed.

When it comes to the money spent, Luo Xingchen is a little lacking in confidence.

"Can you reduce your expenditure in the future? If not, this car will be useless." Qi Xingyun frowned.

"If you will definitely reduce your expenditure in the future, this car is just a prototype car and cannot replace the carriage at present."

Luo Xingchen smiled and said, "This car is dedicated to the emperor."

"Okay, I've stayed and placed in the backyard." Qi Xingyun nodded. In the backyard of the palace, there was a large open space for galloping. When he was free, he would take the bus to experience it himself.

"In fact, the car is not important. What is important is the power machine inside that drives the car forward. With this new power machine, the speed of our armored ship can increase by 50%." Luo Xingchen said.

Qi Xingyun opened his eyes wide, and he finally showed a surprised expression, which turned into a surprise.

"The new armored ship has increased its speed, coupled with new artillery and brand new tactics, can finally compete with the Western navy." Qi Xingyun took a deep breath, and this news really made him ecstatic.

"The performance of the ship is better than that of Western ships. Many Western countries' ships are sail battleships. Although they are much stronger than our honest lucky ships, they are no longer as good as our new armored ships... However, we still have two major flaws."

Luo Xingchen raised two fingers.

"Tell me, let's see." Qi Xingyun looked at Luo Xingchen with interest.

The better Luo Xingchen performed, the happier he was.

There is not a single one in this generation of Qi royal family who can compare with Luo Xingchen.

The original disadvantage, except for a very small number of people, did not know Luo Xingchen's true identity, but now it has become an advantage.

The advantage lies in protecting Luo Xingchen so that he does not have to face countless open and hidden arrows in advance.

"First, tell me that for a century-old naval army, we lack a large number of watermen who are skilled in controlling new warships."

"Secondly, the shipyards have insufficient production capacity and the speed of producing new warships is very slow. At present, they can only form a small new naval army."

"It's not a big problem to deal with those water thieves, but it's not safe enough to compete with those huge Western fleets."

Luo Xingchen explained the details little by little.

"Didn't you have already recruited many water thieves in Wuchao Lake? I heard that those water thieves have very good water properties and are all old water oil." Qi Xingyun said.

"There are many water thieves, but not many can be used. Many water thieves have great bad habits. They are used to robbery days, drink big bowls, eat meat in large pieces, and live happily, but they cannot adapt to strict discipline and high-intensity battles. In addition, they do not have many words to recognize and cannot see the instruments and instruments on the new warships... I cannot let such people enter the new navy." Luo Xingchen said sincerely.

He had been a naval admiral for a long time and had conquered many water thieves at Wuchao Lake, but after training and selection, there were not many people who could actually use them, which was something he was very worried about.

"Didn't the descendants of General Fubo Wang Ying have surrendered to the court?" Qi Xingyun said.

"Your Majesty, you should understand what the descendants of the Wang family need." Luo Xingchen said.

"It's not possible now. If I have to wait for a while, I will definitely give General Fu Bo Wang Ying a cleansed person." Qi Xingyun said solemnly.

Even though Qi Xingyun was busy with all kinds of troubles, he still did not forget about this matter. He was just making another promise to Luo Xingchen.

"Master, I know your difficulties."

"The literati of Dongling Academy are the biggest obstacles. Only by convinced them can this matter be done." Luo Xingchen said.

"It's good that you understand. You have to make a long-term plan for this matter. The Wang family has complaints, and I understand it in my heart."

"How dare the Wang family have any complaints? It is already a blessing to let them join the imperial naval army. The Wang clan has already established a tablet for His Majesty, and the incense is constantly rising day and night. His Majesty is their greatest benefactor. It is too late to be grateful." Luo Xingchen said.

Qi Xingyun laughed and said, "Is that so? It seems that the Wang family knows that it's good and has the will."

Although Qi Xingyun knew what happened to the Wang family, if the Wang family resented him, he would not be happy if he didn't say it.

"The Wang family is now thinking about getting promoted and getting rich. They are very good people. The main reason is that they have studied and can recognize words."

"Okay, then I will give them some money and property for me. As for officials, I cannot be favored by myself. I still have to follow the original charter. I will not be promoted without military achievements." Qi Xingyun said with a smile.

"The point system is now implemented within the navy. I mentioned it in the letter I gave to Your Majesty last time? These points are accumulated by military merits. The points are automatically promoted after the points are promoted. At the same time, the points can be exchanged for property. This is clean and transparent, and it is clear at a glance." Luo Xingchen said.

"I believe you can do it well. The tiger father has no dog son. I'm leaving the water army to you..."

Qi Xingyun took a sip of water, looked at Luo Xingchen's eyes and asked.

"How are your grandpa doing well recently?"

Luo Xingchen was stunned for a moment, then said, "Grandpa is strong and very good, but he refuses to come back."

Luo Xingchen also wrote a letter to advise his grandfather to come back and take a look, but his grandfather still refused as before. Maybe the obstacles in his heart in the past still tied him up.

"If you can come back, come back. I really want to meet him, but I can't go to the East China Sea." Qi Xingyun sighed.

There are some things that cannot be discussed with Luo Fengtang, so I can only discuss with King Wu.

He still remembered the appearance of King Wu charging into battle at that time. At that time, he was very young and left a deep impression on him.

In his eyes when he was a child, King Wu was the object of his worship.

But later, King Wu was the target he was wary of.

But now the situation has changed again, and he is looking forward to King Wu's return. This may be the reason why things in the world are changing.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid I can't do this." Luo Xingchen said the truth.

"Let me do this, I will write a secret letter. You will give this secret letter to your grandfather. Whether you will come back or not will be judged." Qi Xingyun said.
Chapter completed!