I am not Song Qinzong

The main reason is that the imperial court "decreed that the residents of Shamen Island, Dengzhou, rent taxes, and order them to rule over the horses paid by the Jurchen on the Zhoudu."

That is to say, the labor service performed by the prisoners in Salmon Island mainly refers to horse breeding, shipbuilding and other tasks.

Therefore, when Zhao Huan arrived at Shamen Island, he went to the shipyard accompanied by Wen Yu and Weng Gan without taking a break.

The shipyard of Shamen Island is the leader, a hero of Liangshan, and Meng Kang of Yufangan is not too big. He not only came to pick him up from afar, but also explained the situation in person.

"Because of the foundation, the shipbuilding progressed very fast. According to His Highness's instructions, two new ships have been built." Meng Kang said.

The so-called pointers are actually some new concepts, mainly soft and hard sails and the shape of later treasure ships.

Facts have proved that Mengkang Shipbuilding is really good at building two new ships in four months without any foundation.

Zhao Huan asked, "How is the performance of the new ship?"

Meng Kang showed a hint of excitement, and said: "Because it is a trial production, the new ships are all ten-foot boats. Compared with today's naval warships, under the same wind force, the new ships are more than twice as fast as the old ones. If they are used in naval battles, they will surely Everything is going to be beneficial!"

"That's right!" Zhao Huan praised, "It's all thanks to your hard work that you can achieve such results."

"It's really His Highness who gave you advice, and I don't dare to take credit for it." Meng Kang replied.

Hearing this answer, Zhao Huan secretly sighed.

Meng Kang did borrow it, but Zhao Huan's salary was not low, with a monthly salary of [-] guan, which was actually the highest in the whole island.

However, Yufan regards money like dirt, doesn't care about the level of salary, and never forgets his identity as a hero in Liangshan.

Zhao Huan was not disappointed.

He originally planned to take the opportunity to make an effort to subdue Meng Kang's loyalty so that he could completely become a member of the East Palace.

There is no other way now, we can only wait for Song Jiang to recruit security.

Secretly hiding his thoughts, Zhao Huan asked again: "At present, how many ships are built every month?"

"Your Highness, there are three hundred craftsmen in the current shipyard, and they can build three large ships, five medium ships, or twelve small ships every month."

The size is naturally distinguished according to the body shape.

A boat that is more than twenty feet long is a large ship, a ship that is more than ten feet long is a medium ship, and a boat that is less than ten feet long is a small boat.

Pretty cool.

The warship that Zhao Huan came to Dengzhou on was already the main force of the Yuntiguan navy, but it was only eleven feet long.

And this is just a small boat in Meng Kang's plan.

"The big boat designed by Xiaomin looks like this." After speaking, Meng Kang took out a picture from the side and explained: "According to His Highness's instructions, it is as tall as a building, with a wide bottom, high head and tail, and guard plates on both sides. .

The whole ship is divided into four floors, the lower floor is filled with earth and stone ballast, the second floor is for soldiers, the third floor is the main operating place, and the top is for combat.

Its bow is high, and it has an impact device, which can plow and sink enemy ships when it is pressed down by the wind.

The deck of the ship is flat, the keel is thick, and there are watertight compartments inside to balance the strength of the vertical sail. It can be borrowed in cross winds and upwinds. If the wind is strong, it will be rolled up, and the wind will be released. There is no inconvenience. It does not matter if the sail is damaged. If there is any remnant, you can borrow it. "

Meng Kang took a breath, pointed to the blueprint and continued, "The rudder is hung on the stern of the boat, which can be adjusted up and down, and can be steered freely when entering the river."

Listening to Meng Kang's introduction, Zhao Huan counted carefully. The ship had nine masts and twelve sails. The marked dimensions were 37 feet long and [-] feet wide.

It can be seen that it is ambitious.

"Is it difficult to build this boat?" Zhao Huan asked.

"Accounted by Xiaomin, the cost is not less than [-] guan..."

"Hiss~" Zhao Huan gasped.

The price is so touching!

Calling Zhao Huan hesitated, Meng Kang hurriedly explained: "The ship is big, and it needs excellent wood, so the price is high."

Zhao Huan thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "The new ship has not been tested yet, so there is no need to rush to build a big ship.

You should imitate three or five six-foot boats according to the actual ship type, put them in the water for verification, and build a real ship after confirming that it is feasible. "

"Here, I would like to follow His Highness's instructions." Meng Kang responded.

Zhao Huan asked again: "When will the two new ships turn around?"

"Commander Liu Du didn't know His Highness was coming, so he didn't plan to come back within two days or so." Wen Yu explained.

"It's okay, I'll wait by myself." After finishing speaking, Zhao Huan looked at Meng Kang again and asked, "Is there any need for the shipyard at present?"

"Except for high-quality wood, there is no shortage of others." Meng Kang said.

Zhao Huan couldn't solve this problem, all he could do was give money.

But if you can buy it with money, is that still a problem?

The problem is not the lack of money, but the lack of goods.

Maritime trade is lucrative, and the demand for ships is strong. Shipbuilding is naturally extremely prosperous, which directly leads to the high price of high-quality shipbuilding timber.

This is really helpless.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this, but there are other things?" Zhao Huan asked.

Meng Kang complained: "I'm going to test the ship, but Wen Yu refuses to let me go, I'm really aggrieved."

Wen Yu said anxiously: "His Royal Highness Rong Bing, the safety of everyone in Meng cannot be ignored. The new ship has not yet been confirmed safe and sound. How can we let him take risks?"

"This statement is reasonable. If it is not necessary in the future, Meng Kang is strictly forbidden to go to sea." Zhao Huan ordered.

"Your Highness, if a villain doesn't go to sea, how will he know what can be changed about the ship?" Meng Kang immediately protested.

Zhao Huan ignored him.

The value of a super engineer is comparable to that of a fleet. Of course, Zhao Huan would not let Meng Kang take risks.

130 seven for picking up soap happily

In the huge room, dozens of cauldrons were bubbling with water.

"grease!"

While shouting, a strong man immediately poured down buckets of glistening grease.

The solidified fat has not yet melted, but it has been stirred.