I want to be a grandson

Chapter 498
Ma He looked at Zhu Yunxi, and reported, "Your Majesty, the treasure ship that the maidservant is in charge of building at Longjiang Shipyard is now the first treasure ship with five thousand materials..."

"Oh, the speed is so fast?"

Ma He said modestly: "This is all thanks to His Majesty's grace and the full support of the imperial court..."

Seeing that Zhu Yunxi was interested, Ma He continued: "Your Majesty, the newly built treasure captain is 44 feet long and [-] feet wide.
The ship has four floors, nine masts on the ship can hold twelve sails, the anchor weighs three thousand catties and can hold five thousand materials, and the treasure ship needs two or three hundred people to set sail..."

"Now the treasure ship is being painted at the Longjiang Shipyard, the sails are assembled, the details are taken care of, and the artillery will be assembled after that, so it will be ready to go to sea for trial voyage in two months!"

Zhu Yunxi nodded in relief, and he very much agrees with Ma He's efforts.

It is very difficult to make the first treasure ship, because there is no precedent before, so we have to start from scratch.

And once this treasure ship is successful, it will be quite easy to make the treasure ship next time!

Just follow the model drawing of the first ship and make it step by step.

Seeing His Majesty's joy, Ma He continued: "Your Majesty, in addition to treasure ships, the Longjiang Shipyard has several types of warships, such as grain ships, water ships, horse ships, passenger ships, and warships. According to the size of the ships, they are divided into: treasure ships. That is, [-] materials, [-] materials ships, [-] materials ships, and eight scull ships...

The horse boat is a large-scale fast water warfare and transportation ship, which can not only transport goods, but also conduct water warfare; the grain boat is mainly used to transport the food and logistics supplies needed by the fleet, and ensure the diet of the soldiers at sea;

Taking a boat is also called "war sitting boat", and it is also a large warship; a warship is a special ship for escort, and there are many different types of this kind of ship.

It has both the tyranny of a big ship and the flexibility of a small ship, which is convenient for fighting at sea; the water ship is specially used to store and transport fresh water..."

Zhu Yunxi smiled and said: "Okay, it seems that you have done a good job in the Longjiang shipyard, are you here today to ask me for credit?"

"The slaves dare not."

Zhu Yunxi looked at Ma He and smiled, then suddenly said: "Ma He listens to the decree!"

Startled, Ma He quickly knelt down on the ground, "Your servant Ma He respectfully listens to His Majesty's will."

"Mr. Ma He is loyal to the country, and has made great achievements in building sea-going ships. Today, Ma He and his family's lowly status are removed, and he is promoted to be the official of the city's ships!"

Ma He's heart shook, tears flowed down his face, and he knelt down on the ground with a "plop".

"My servant, thank you, Your Majesty Long En!"

Zhu Yunxi said: "Get up, although the officials of Shibosi are only from the ninth rank, they are also officials of Ming Dynasty. Besides, you are no longer a slave. From now on, you will be an official of Daming, so don't call yourself a slave!"

"Yes, slave... I obey my orders..."

At this time, Ma He was already in tears, knocked on the ground a few more times, and then stood up.

In the Ming Dynasty, the system of the previous dynasty was followed. The Department of Shibo was in charge of the tribute and trade affairs of overseas countries. One person was promoted to the fifth rank, two deputy promotions were promoted to the sixth rank, and one subordinate official was assigned to the ninth rank.

The promotion, or special appointment, or concurrently served by the inspector and the promotion department of the salt class.

Shibo Lifting Department, referred to as Shibosi, was the institution in charge of the mutual market of tributes and envoys from overseas countries in the early Ming Dynasty.

"History of the Ming Dynasty" records: "Zhejiang is connected to Japan, Fujian is connected to Ryukyu, and Guangzhou is connected to Champa, Siam, and Western countries."

Ryukyu, Champa and other countries can pay tribute at any time, but Japan, the Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, because of his rebellion and impermanence, only limited it to a period of ten years, two hundred people, and two ships.

However, from September of the seventh year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang feared that the coastal residents and guards would secretly communicate with overseas countries, so he stopped the shipping department.

So the current Shibo Division has not opened at all!
Ma He's official position, I am afraid that he is a polished commander in the Shibo Department.

Zhang Fu reminded from the side: "Your Majesty, are you going to reopen the Shibo Department?"

Zhu Yunxi smiled and said: "You are not stupid, you guessed it right!"

Zhang Fu: "..."

"The Shibo Department has not been opened for many years, and the relationship between the vassal states of the Ming Dynasty has become much colder. If I hadn't succeeded to the throne this time, there would not be so much money from the country to pay tribute. I can't do this again..."

In history, although the Ming Dynasty listed fifteen countries as countries that would not be conquered, these countries also became the vassals of the Ming Dynasty.

But actually speaking, the ties between Daming and these countries are not close.

Take the case of Chen Zuyi as an example, Daming did not do a good job of being a "leader brother". Although those vassal states dared not speak out because of fear

But in fact, they must have opinions in their hearts!
It is not difficult to guess if you push yourself and others!
If I surrender to others, and others only care about their own interests, and don't care about their own life and death, can I be convinced in my heart?
This is not good for Daming's majesty.

Of course, when Zhu Yunxi said that he wanted to clean up Chen Zuyi, it wasn't just for them. How could our protagonist do such a thankless thing!
The point is that Chen Zuyi is too hateful!

The southeast coast was also snatched by him!
And the next step is that Zhu Yunxi will carry out maritime trade, and use force and economic means to expand the influence of Ming Dynasty.
Naturally, we must clean up the obstacles first!
To establish the majesty and inviolability of Ming Dynasty!
Zhu Yunxi ordered: "The vassal states want to carry out tribute trade, and their ships are still at sea, how can we hand over to them without setting up a city ship department?
Send me an order to re-establish the Municipal Shipping Department in Huangdu, Taicang. The Municipal Shipping Department is not affiliated with any department for the time being, and only accepts the verification of the Ministry of Households at the end of the year. "

From the perspective of the management system, the Shibo Division originally belonged to the chief envoys of the provinces, and the money they harvested was also one of their achievements.

Now because it has not been opened for many years, Zhu Yunxi directly made the Shibo Division independent to avoid anyone's hindrance!

It does not belong to the chief envoy, nor does it belong to any of the six departments of the imperial court, so there is only one meaning...

Only under the management of the emperor, only responsible to the emperor!
Of course Ma He understood Zhu Yunxi's words!
"Ma He, although your official position is only the head of the Shibo Department, but now there is only you in the Shibo Department, so you can temporarily promote the official! In addition, this set of armor and sword will be rewarded to you!"

"Thank you for your majesty's reward! I obey your orders, and I thank your majesty for your respect!"

Although the official position is small, the authority is not small!

Moreover, there is no one else pointing fingers at his head, and Shibosi listens to himself alone, so he can rest assured and boldly serve His Majesty loyally!
The key is the armor and sword bestowed by His Majesty!

Although these things are nothing in the eyes of dignitaries, they show His Majesty's support!

With His Majesty's reward, others will know that he is not just a small official appointed by the court!

One can imagine how much Zhu Yunxi valued him!

Your Majesty is so loving...

This makes Ma He feel grateful!
Zhu Yunxi asked: "What you said in the Hall of Martial Arts today is very good, and you have a thorough understanding of Chen Zuyi, so do you think Chen Zuyi can surrender?"

Ma He thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, Chen Zuyi is cruel and merciless.
Now even stealing a country to become king, such a wolfish ambition, I am afraid I will not be willing to be controlled by others, and..."

"And what, just say it without taboo."

"Yes, I obey!"

Ma He didn't know His Majesty's attitude towards pirates before, although he said in front of the envoys of various countries that he would punish pirates and uphold justice for all countries.

But to deal with pirates, is to exterminate them?Or appease?
Or surrender?
Since His Majesty asked himself to speak directly, Ma He continued: "Chen Zuyi condoned the soldiers and horses under him to burn, kill and loot without any mercy. This person has lost his conscience and lost his humanity.
Moreover, Chen Zuyi is hated by Western countries, and many vassal states are hostile to him, wishing to eat his flesh and drink his blood! "

"It's just that the countries don't have the power to defeat it, so I feel that even if Chen Zuyi wants to belong to Da Ming, Da Ming will never accept it!"

Zhu Yunxi nodded, "Since Chen Zuyi has already exterminated himself from all countries, then Daming will take measures to exterminate this person!"

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

"When you manage the Shibo Department, you must pay attention to this person, Daming will never allow him to be more rampant!"

"Yes! I obey!"

At this time, Ma He's heart was greatly shocked!
Your Majesty's words...

It seems that he not only let himself manage the tribute trade of the Shibo Division...

To deal with Chen Zuyi, you need to lead the navy to the west, and have a decisive battle with him at sea!

At present, Chen Zuyi's troops are passing by, and if Da Ming wants to solve this problem, he will definitely dispatch at least ten thousand soldiers!

Could it be that His Majesty wants to... join the war?
Before he had time to think about it, he heard Zhu Yunxi asking, "Wang Zhong, is your brother here?"

"Reporting to the emperor, he is waiting outside the palace gate, and he cannot enter the palace without the emperor's order."

Zhu Yunxi looked at him, and said with a smile on his face: "You can just bring him here, it's so cold, and you let your younger brother suffer from the cold outside the palace gate, I really don't know how your elder brother would do it." .”

Wang Zhong said resentfully: "The palace is the emperor's residence, where the court's majesty is located. The younger brother of the servant girl has been greatly loved by His Majesty. It is already a blessing to invite God, and I am terrified.

Now that he has not made a contribution of size, he cannot repay His Majesty's grace, and he is full of guilt in his admiration, and as the elder brother, how dare the servant and maidservant break the rules presumptuously! "

"Hahaha, Wang Zhong, where did you learn such a few polite words? This is not like your usual appearance!"

Wang Zhong scratched his head, and said with some embarrassment, "The emperor is holy! Ever since the emperor let that kid come back, the slaves have racked their brains...

It took me several days to come up with these few sentences, and I have been practicing these few days...I didn't expect to be seen through by the emperor all of a sudden..."

Zhu Yunxi also knew that he was deliberately making himself happy, so he said: "Okay, don't do these useless things in the future, you are not too awkward, I feel awkward listening to it!"

"Since you, the elder brother, are very cruel, and your younger brother has been frozen for a long time, I will punish you to pick him up in person."

"Yes, the servant obeys! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

A delighted smile immediately bloomed on Wang Zhong's face.

Because although the two are brothers, one is working in the palace and the other is wandering in the sea, so it is difficult to see each other!
And even if Wang Yi enters the palace, Wang Zhong must abide by the rules in the palace and cannot talk casually.

Even if there is infinite love and concern in my heart, I can't tell it. Although His Majesty said it was "punishment", why didn't he create an opportunity for the two brothers to meet in private!
"Villain Wang Yi, I pay my respects to Your Majesty, Your Majesty Wanan!"

In the side hall of Jinshen Hall, Wang Yi, whose lips were a little purple from the cold, and his body was a little stiff, knelt down to salute according to the rules.

It's just that his movements are a little tense and uncoordinated.

"Be flat, don't be too polite..."

"Yes, villain... villain obeys..."

Zhu Yunxi was sitting on a chair, and there was a stove in front of him, in which was burning silver charcoal, and he was stretching out his hands to warm the fire.

Seeing that Wang Yi was wearing a thin jacket, which fit him very well, but it was not good enough to block the cold winter wind, and he was shivering from the cold, so he said, "Come here! Prepare a brazier for him! "

Wang Yi hurriedly saluted: "Thank you, Your Majesty, villain... villain..."

He wanted to say excuses, but he felt that it was uncomfortable and not in accordance with the rules to warm up in front of His Majesty.
But when the words came to his lips, he didn't know how to speak.

Because my elder brother had told me that when I got to the palace, I would do what others told me to do honestly,
How could he have the guts to reject the emperor?
"Wang Zhong, look at how you, the elder brother, have frozen your younger brother! The next time I have another call, just let him enter the palace directly! You should be more cautious!"

Wang Zhong accompanied him with a smile and said: "Yes, I know I was wrong, please forgive my sin!"

Zhu Yunxi turned to Wang Yi again and asked, "How did you get into this look? Don't you even have a piece of warm clothing? If this gets out, people will say that I treat you harshly!"

Wang Yi grinned, and said in embarrassment: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the villain hurried back to the capital immediately after receiving His Majesty's call. This time, I didn't take any extra with me because I came back in a hurry.
Unexpectedly, when he was approaching the capital, suddenly a horse stumbled and threw the villain into the ditch, and his clothes were all soaked.

Because the villain is not at home all year round, I always carry warm clothes with me in winter, so I have nothing to change at home, so I had to go to a pawnshop to buy a piece of clothing..."

Zhu Yunxi couldn't help laughing and said: "Then you also buy a thick dress, so that you can keep out the cold."

Wang Yi's face turned red immediately, and he felt that he had lost his face in front of His Majesty, it was really inappropriate...

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the other clothes in the pawn shop don't fit the villain, but this one is okay. In addition, time is tight, and there is no time to look elsewhere. The villain... the villain has no choice.

Zhu Yunxi understood that it must be because Wang Yi didn't meet a suit that fit him well, and he was going to the palace to meet him again.

If you dress inappropriately, baggy, or too tight, you will be punished!
If it is light, hit the board, if it is serious, it will be punished as a crime of disrespect!

China has been a country of etiquette since ancient times. It is very particular about what kind of occasion to attend and what kind of clothes to wear!
How dare Wang Yi be sloppy when he enters the palace to face the saint today!

So even if you wear a little thinner and get a little colder, that's all you have to do.

(End of this chapter)