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spread across the country.
After examining the officials of Kuaiji County, Zhao Kuo specially left these officials for a meal.
In this regard, these officials were naturally flattered, and each of them was excited.
To be able to have a meal with His Majesty the Emperor, this must be recorded in the genealogy, a matter of honoring the ancestors!
Looking at the group of extremely excited officials in front of him, Zhao Kuo couldn't help laughing.
Zhao Kuo suddenly discovered that he himself was already such a dazzling figure.
These high-ranking "big officials" in the eyes of ordinary people are only because they can have a meal with Zhao Kuo, and Zhao Kuo is sitting at the top, so they can only sit with them.
They were almost incoherent with excitement.
Zhao Kuo smiled gently, chatted casually with these officials, and even joked with some officials from time to time.
He was certain in his heart that after today, many of these officials would have given up on His Majesty the Emperor.
After summoning the local officials from Kuaiji County, Zhao Kuo did not leave immediately, but stayed in the palace for two days.
Although it is said to be a parade, in fact, there are still many important national affairs that require Zhao Kuo to make up his mind. The previous road trip and private visits in micro-services actually delayed a lot of matters
, Just take advantage of these two days to solve everything for him.
In addition, after a long journey, Zhao Kuo also needs to take a rest to relieve his fatigue.
After everything was dealt with, Zhao Kuo gave orders to the accompanying officials again.
"Tomorrow I will go to the shipyard to take a look. You can all stay here. Lu Buwei and Mao Sui just follow along."
The next day, Zhao Kuo left Suzhou City with three wives and a group of children, as well as several key officials such as Lu Buwei and Mao Sui, and headed towards the
The shipyard here set out.
From Zhao Kuo's original intention, he felt that the shipyard is not far from Suzhou City, so there is no need for a large team to toss, but it seems that those who have already prepared for the restoration of the National Assembly
In the eyes of a good killer, it is naturally another guess.
"Zhao Kuo actually only brought this group of people to set off, it seems that he should want to visit privately in micro-service, everyone quickly follow!"
Ever since, the team of assassins who had been lurking in Suzhou City for many days and had been waiting for Zhao Kuo for a long time also quietly followed.
Chapter 1202 The South China Sea Fleet's First Going to Sea (No.30 [-]th Update)
The name of the shipyard is actually called the Second Shipyard of Dahan State, but the word "second" sounds uncomfortable, so people here prefer to call it Jiangnan Shipbuilding
plant.
This is also the only shipyard in the Han Dynasty today. The other shipyard is located in Jiaodong County, which was originally the land of the Qi State in the north. It is also the main force of the East Sea Fleet of the Han Dynasty
The base is responsible for the development of North Korea and the four islands of Fusang.
From a geographical point of view, after the Dahan Kingdom crosses the four Fusang Islands to the east, it is the vast Pacific Ocean. Except for a small number of islands such as the Hawaiian Islands, it is directly the North American continent.
Lu Lie, the potential for expansion in the short term is relatively limited.
But going to the south is different, like the south has the Southeast Asian islands, and then there is the Australian mainland, bypassing Southeast Asia, you can reach the South Asian subcontinent, West Asia and even East Africa, historically
Zheng He's voyages to the Western Seas took this route.
From the perspective of territorial expansion, the southward route is obviously more potential, and it is the Jiangnan shipyard in front of Zhao Kuo who is responsible for manufacturing ships for the southward route.
During the Warring States Period, the naval armies of Yue and Qi were the strongest, followed by Chu, and the Jiangnan Shipyard gathered the essence of Yue and Wu. It can be said that the strength is also very strong.
strong.
Thanks to the care of Zhao Kuo, this shipyard has received strong financial support from the Dahan Kingdom. In order to protect the shipyard, the Dahan Kingdom’s garrison in Kuaiji
The battalion is set up next to the Jiangnan Shipyard, which is a very rare situation.
When His Majesty the Emperor arrived, all the officials and craftsmen gathered at the shipyard, including the generals in the nearby garrison camp.
"I've seen Your Majesty!" Everyone respectfully saluted Zhao Kuo who had just stepped down from the royal carriage.
Zhao Kuo laughed, waved his hand and said, "Okay, this is not a court meeting, don't make it so serious."
For Zhao Kuo, he doesn't need a majestic image, because so many invincible achievements in the past have already made Zhao Kuo's majesty deeply engraved on everyone's heart.
It's in my mind.
Zhao Kuo hopes that everyone can remember the image of an emperor who is kind, approachable, and willing to stand with the common people. This is the most in line with the interests of Zhao Kuo and the Han Dynasty
Image.
Soon, Zhao Kuo officially entered this Jiangnan shipyard.
The person in charge of this Jiangnan shipyard is an official with gray temples, and he introduced to Zhao Kuo with a strong Yue accent: "Your Majesty, this is where we build ships.
There is only a dry dock here, and here is where we are responsible for adjusting the ship, and here is where repairs are made..."
As Zhao Kuo walked, he looked at everything in this shipyard very curiously. Although he had seen it more than once in the report, he really witnessed this "ancient" shipyard with his own eyes.
The lineup of the shipyard still made Zhao Kuo feel a novelty.
Judging from what Zhao Kuo saw, the current Jiangnan Shipyard is very busy, and there are as many as ten ships under construction, and they are all Yuhuang battleships.
level ship.
This is also Zhao Kuo's previous request. Like the four islands of Fusang, at this time, there are only savages and savages, so the East China Sea Fleet can win if they do whatever they want.
But like the South China Sea Fleet, since it faces a wider territory and the route to sea is more distant, more large ships are also necessary to ensure combat effectiveness.
Among other things, if there are more ships, more people will be loaded, and more food will be loaded, so there is no problem at all!
At the end, it is the wharf of Jiangnan Shipyard.
Here, a total of 25 Yuhuang battleships are lined up, which is very spectacular.
Zhao Kuo nodded in satisfaction, and said to the shipyard officials beside him, "You have done a good job, by the way, where are the officers and soldiers of the fleet?"
The official said respectfully: "They are on board, waiting for His Majesty's call."
Zhao Kuo laughed: "Then what are you waiting for, let them all come down, and I will talk to them too."
A moment later, accompanied by the sound of the horn representing the assembly number, many naval officers and soldiers got off the ship and assembled in the square in front of the pier.
Every officer and soldier had an excited expression on his face, because they all knew that His Majesty was going to receive them!
After a while, after everyone had assembled, Zhao Kuo slowly walked up to the temporary high platform on the square.
There are tens of thousands of officers and soldiers among the 25 Yuhuang battleships, that is a very spectacular sight.
A naval general of the Great Han Kingdom respectfully saluted Zhao Kuo: "Your Majesty, all the officers and soldiers of the South China Sea Fleet are already in place, and please give me your Majesty's instruction!"
Zhao Kuo nodded with a smile, and took two steps forward.
All eyes were on Zhao Kuo, and the scene was completely silent.
Zhao Kuo spoke slowly.
"Everyone, today is the day when the South China Sea Fleet sails for the first time, and it is also a day that I attach great importance to.
Therefore, I have specially come from the imperial capital to see you off! "
After Zhao Kuo's words fell, there was an extremely warm applause immediately.
Zhao Kuo smiled slightly and continued to speak.
"Today, the significance of your going to sea is so great that you may not even understand it yourself.
I believe you also know that the East China Sea Fleet sailed to the Korean Peninsula last year and discovered the four Fusang Islands.
Among the four islands of Fusang, there are gold mines, silver mines, and refined iron mines, and there are many good things.Now every time the East China Sea Fleet goes to the four Fusang Islands, it can bring back a ship full of good things
West! "
After hearing this, the officers and soldiers of the South China Sea Fleet suddenly became short of breath.
Envy jealous ah.
Zhao Kuo smiled and continued to speak: "Then the question is, what will you gain if you go to sea? I can tell you the answer now.
Your harvest will be more and richer than that of the East China Sea Fleet!
At your destination, there is a kind of rice that can be harvested. You will get the seeds of this rice and bring it back to the Han Kingdom to cultivate it, so that the land of the Han Kingdom will increase its production.
Several times before!
Still at your destination, there are many mouth-watering delicacies such as spices, sugar cane, sugar, etc., as well as many good things that make your eyes shine, such as gold mines, silver mines, and copper mines.
WEAT.
Of course, there are many natives, but these natives will not cause you any trouble, but will be eliminated by you, and then become your captives!
I am here today to give you a word - the vast world, a lot to do!
I hope that you can follow my will and go south to create a broader country for the Great Han! "
Zhao Kuo's words were impassioned, and at the same time, they contained very specific gains, which immediately made the soldiers of the South China Sea Fleet of the Han Dynasty feel excited.
Gold, silver, sugar, spices... Which of these is not a good thing?
If you can get these good things, it will be a huge profit.
It is true that most of the harvest will be handed over to the country, but according to the rules that have been announced long ago, [-]% of the profits will also belong to the fleet.
A profit of [-]% is definitely an astronomical figure!Even if it is said that the generals must take the big head, but even if the soldiers get a little bit, it is enough to be popular for a lifetime
Drink spicy.
Don't people live to get a better life?
Now, according to His Majesty's words, this better life is just after going to sea!
So the next moment, the officers and soldiers of the South China Sea Fleet also let out cheers like a mountain roar and a tsunami.
"Long live Your Majesty, long live the Great Han Kingdom!"
Accompanied by the cheers, many officers and soldiers of the South China Sea Fleet turned around and walked towards the ships.
They will officially leave the port today and head south along the coastline until they arrive at the mouth of the Lingnan Pearl River.
A port has been built there, and it will be the home port of the South China Sea Fleet in the future!
After arriving at the home port, the South China Sea Fleet will take a short rest, and then continue southward to officially begin its exploration of Southeast Asia.
At that time, the vigorous and vigorous navigation campaign of the Han Kingdom will be officially opened.
All the way to the east, all the way to the south, no matter which way can make a breakthrough, the two-pronged approach will greatly speed up the exploration of navigation in the Great Han Kingdom!
An hour later, amidst the majestic sound of horns, 25 Yuhuang warships and fifty small and medium ships slowly left the port and headed south.
For most people in the Han Kingdom, today may be just an inconspicuous day, but for future generations, this is actually a day recorded in history!
Zhao Kuo watched the fleet leave with a smile on his face.
Suddenly, Zhao Kuo's heart moved slightly, and he smiled at his youngest son Zhao Ding, who was watching the big boat leave in a daze, "Ding'er, do you want to go out to explore by boat in the future?"
? ”
The little prince Zhao Ding was stunned for a moment, and then he replied in a childlike voice: "Father, my son must take a big boat in the future to beat bad guys!"
Zhao Kuo couldn't help laughing out loud when he heard this.
After a while, Zhao Kuo touched Zhao Ding's head and said very seriously: "If there is such a day, father will definitely cheer for you!"
After the South China Sea Fleet set off, Zhao Kuo stopped staying and returned to Suzhou City on the same day.
This time, the people of the Fuhui who had been waiting outside the shipyard for a long time were dumbfounded.
According to the normal situation, at this time, the members of the Restoration Congress should follow in the footsteps of the brigade and return to Suzhou City together.
But at this time, someone put forward a conjecture.
A person from the Fuhui could not help but speculate: "Could it be that Zhao Kuo has actually left quietly and went to Weibo for a private visit, and the return of this brigade is just a cover-up?
? ”
As soon as this conjecture was brought up, the members of the Reconstruction Congress immediately looked at each other in blank dismay.
Don't say it, it's really possible.
Everyone immediately turned their attention to one of them, their leader.
The leader was also hesitant. After all, he didn't know whether Zhao Kuo would make a feint like before, but actually took a few people to Weibo secretly.