Royal Gold Magistrate

On the ship, the black smoke from the chimney became thicker and thicker.

Under the sea breeze, a trajectory was drawn in the air.

The speed of the ironclad ship was still accelerating, but at this time Emperor Jing and Baiguan had completely stabilized.

Walking leisurely on the deck, looking at the scenery from different angles with great interest.

Although there is no scenery to speak of, everyone just likes to watch it.

Except for Li Yu and Fang Chenyu who were running wildly on the deck.

Fang Zhengyi didn't bother to care about these two children, they were both in their teens, no matter how stupid they were, they wouldn't fall off the boat.

After watching for a while, Emperor Jing turned his head and said after feeling a lot of emotion: "Zhengyi, let me go to the power room with me to take a look. The steam engine is really a miracle. I want to see how it works."

Fangzheng nodded, and then led Emperor Jing and the prince to the power room again.

As soon as the door of the power room was opened, a wave of heat burst out from it.

Emperor Jing could not help but take a step back.

However, Li Yuanzhao rushed in first with great interest to study the technical details.

He couldn't be more familiar with such an environment. The room where the steam engine is developed is always so stuffy.

The soldiers who were working in the room had stopped adding coal, and were observing the situation by the boiler with their backs turned to the door. The machine was rumbling.

When the emperor entered the room, Tang San was the first to react, and picked up the shovel to add coal crazily.

Xiao Yan glanced at it out of the corner of his eye, followed by a movement, and at the same time quickly poked the companion beside him.

"Zhang Xiaofan, add coal quickly!"

"What else should I add? I added it according to the standard. Is it because the coal is too densely piled up and the firepower is not enough? Why don't you poke it with a fire stick first?"

"Why are you so honest! Your Majesty is coming..."

Tang San was beside him, leaned his head and said in a sullen voice: "It's okay if you don't add more, you already have the way to die."

The noise in the room was so loud that the three of them chattered, Jingdi and the others didn't hear it.

After looking at it for a while, Emperor Jing asked: "Zhengyi, can this ship's coal storage support a voyage to Feika?"

Fangzheng shook his head: "I'm afraid it won't work. According to the test data reported in the previous period, normally, at least two refuelings are needed halfway. But if economic issues are aside, this ship can be equipped with supplies under special circumstances." ship, should be able to support it in one voyage to Fika."

"Well, what is the cost of this ship?"

"Not counting the ship's warehouse and weapon configuration, the cost of the hull is about 10 taels of silver, which is more than ten times more expensive than an ordinary full-equipped sailing warship, but the big scene only needs five such ships as the main force of the fleet , My Grand View Navy is enough to be the best in the world.

"And the cost will definitely decrease in the future. I believe that the Dajing Navy will eliminate wooden ships sooner or later, and this new type of ironclad ship will definitely become the mainstream."

As soon as Fangzheng said that, he also felt a little regretful, this boat is really too expensive.

Leaving aside the shortage of talents, the cost of maintenance is also sky-high, and science and technology are born in advance and are seriously biased. It is always difficult to guarantee that there will be major defects in some aspects.

Now if Dajing is fully equipped with this kind of warship, the budget of the Ministry of War will probably be eaten up by the navy family.

He was thinking like this, but a sweet smile appeared on Emperor Jing's face.

Heh, a mere 10 taels is so cheap.

It doesn't matter if you build dozens of them first!

"By the way, does this first ironclad ship have a name?"

"When the first minister approved the project, he already decided on an informal name... why don't His Majesty give it a new name?"

"Tell me first, what was your informal name before?" Emperor Jing asked curiously.

Fangzheng said forcefully, "As soon as this ship leaves, all the heroes will definitely surrender, so I named it the Wide Area Silence."

"Well... the name is good, this is it."

While speaking, Emperor Jing's forehead was slightly sweaty.

Upon seeing this, Fangzheng said: "Your Majesty, it's too hot here, why don't you go on the deck. You must be hungry after being here for so long. There are a lot of meals specially customized for the navy on board. Why don't you take this opportunity to taste it?" taste."

"The kitchen here is also interesting. It uses the waste heat from the power room to heat food."

Emperor Jing smiled: "Okay, Dajing's fleet has been at sea for so long, and I haven't tasted what the navy's rations are like. Let's go."

As soon as he said it, Fangzheng quickly ordered the staff to get a few tables and chairs and moved them to the deck.

Several large pots of rice were steamed, and all kinds of canned food were heated on a plate and presented one by one.

Canned food was invented since the first voyage to sea. Although there are always rumors that canned food is made of garbage scraps, it has always been widely praised by the military and low-level soldiers.

After so many years of iteration, the category has been quite rich.

Not to mention the delicious food, the leftover cans can be sold directly to foreigners at a high price to earn extra money.

All the ministers on the deck enjoyed the beautiful scenery and ate canned food.

In a good mood.

As soon as Fangzheng was dragged to other tables and kept asking, Feng Jie, Minister of the Ministry of War, asked, "Master Hou, our military's canned food is provided by you from Taoyuan County, and it is rumored that your canned food is leftovers. I'm not ashamed to ask, let's make it clear today, is this true or false?"

"Lies! Absolute lies! There are always people in the market spreading rumors about Benhou's property. Don't believe these are pink eye diseases. Everyone should be able to see my character over the years, so don't I need to explain more?"

"I think you still have to explain, why is there pork liver in this braised pork can?"

Fangzheng took a closer look, there was indeed a piece of pork liver on the plate, he picked up the chopsticks and quickly put it into his mouth: "It's pork, lean meat."

"Hey, hey, there's more here, why don't you taste it again?"

Seeing that he wanted to blame him, the officials at the table picked up chopsticks and pulled out another six or seven pieces of pork liver at the same time, and then stared at Fang Zhengyi covetously.

Fangzheng calmly picked up another piece of pork liver, put it in his mouth, savored it carefully, and said seriously: "Yes, it is indeed pork liver. Look at my memory, I specially asked them to add more offal to the canned meat, forgot !excuse me."

Feng Jie's expression turned cold: "Master Hou, the money from the Ministry of War is the money to buy pork! You mixed in the offal for me? If you say it's a problem with your canning production, if it's bigger, it's related to stealing the national treasury. No difference, today you have to give me an explanation!"

Fangzheng ignored him, raised his chin and said, "What are you talking about? It's a good thing! Who can I, Fangzheng, trick me, Dajing Haijun?"

"Let me tell you, most people want these viscera, but I won't give them! The nutrition is all in the viscera, which is rich in protein and vitamins. It can relieve eye fatigue and treat dry eyes, and fat can quickly replenish the physical strength of soldiers. These are in the sea. It is the best food, do you understand science?"

The officials at the same table were confused, Feng Jie said in a daze, "Master Hou, don't fool us with science!"

"Usually I invite you to attend lectures at Dongdae University, but everyone doesn't listen well. Well, let me put it another way that you can understand. Master Feng, have you seen Fighting Beast?" Fangzheng said with a curl of his lips.

"I've seen it, what's the matter?" Feng Jie asked confusedly, "Does this have anything to do with your canned goods being wrong?"

"What's wrong with the product? I'm just adding ingredients to you without increasing the price! Let me ask you, what does the beast do after it hunts?"

"I know that!" The officer at the same table slapped the table, "The wild beast hunts successfully. It first cuts open the prey, then eats the internal organs, and finally eats the meat!"

"That's right!" Fangzheng clapped his palms and said, "Beasts never lie, right? They must be eaten first, so it can be seen that the internal organs are more nourishing than the meat. Do you think it is scientific or not?"

The people at the same table looked at each other, then nodded in unison: "Science, science!"

It seems to be such a rationale, but this guy has made a big circle, and I always feel that something is wrong?

Feng Jie rubbed his head, and was about to sit down when he suddenly caught sight of the distance and pointed.

"Look, there are three ships coming over there!"

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(Chapter 2 will be later, Sao Rui!)