After the Kuidong Army captured Fengyang, another good news came.

Chongming Island is restored!

Ma Fengzhi, who was entrenched here, led his troops to evacuate and flee in the sea.

The Ming army took down Chongming Island without any effort.

The geographical location of Chongming Island is extremely important. If you control Chongming Island, you will control the estuary of the Yangtze River.

At first, Zhu Youlang didn't understand why Ma Fengzhi was so brave and ran away without even fighting.

But if you think about Ma Fengzhi's judgment carefully, there is nothing wrong with it.

After all, he once followed Shi Lang to attack Nanjing.

Although it was not successful, Qiu Zhengcheng must have written down this.

This Ma Fengzhi still couldn't hold back his anger.

If he had been neutral, he would have a choice to surrender to Ming Dynasty. But now even if he surrenders, he would have his head cut off.

In this case, the fool surrenders!

Moreover, it is said that Ma Fengzhi and Shi Lang had a quarrel, so he continued to guard Chongming Island and no one would come to reinforce him.

In this case, escaping from the sea seems to be the only option.

This can be considered the best result for the Ming Dynasty.

After controlling Chongming Island, some of the navy can be stationed on Chongming Island, which is very helpful for Nanjing City's early warning and defense.

This incident reminded Zhu Youlang's navy's importance.

Although Zheng Chenggong's navy was very powerful, Zhu Youlang still wanted to have a navy that was directly under him and directly obeyed the emperor.

Zhu Youlang went to Longjiang Shipyard to inspect, and Zhang Huangyan went there as a close minister.

Although Zhang Huangyan and Zheng Chenggong are very close, their identities are still different.

Zheng Chenggong was essentially a warlord, but nothing more than a loyal warlord.

However, Zhang Huangyan was a juren from the Chongzhen Dynasty and a civil servant of Emperor Lie.

In comparison, it is obviously more appropriate for Zhu Youlang to choose Zhang Huangyan as a consultant.

The Longjiang Shipyard was established as early as the reign of Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang attached great importance to the navy.

In the decisive battle between Poyang Lake and Chen Youliang, Chen Youliang's ship was tall and mighty, and it looked very terrifying to hold iron chains together.

Zhu Yuanzhang's ships were all small boats, and the number was not as large as Chen Youliang's.

But it was thanks to the navy that was pieced together that Zhu Yuanzhang defeated Chen Youliang with less and more, laying the foundation for the destiny of the Ming Dynasty in one fell swoop.

At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang relied on fire attack, which was a result of wisdom.

But after Zhu Yuanzhang founded the country, he did not forget to develop the navy, and the Longjiang Shipyard was established for this.

Later, the treasure ships used by Zheng He when he voyages to the West were produced by the Longjiang Shipyard.

This treasure ship is much larger than those with lucky ships. One ship can seat hundreds of people, witnessing the peak of the Ming Dynasty's navigation.

Unfortunately, the imperial court later sealed the pass and the Longjiang Shipyard was abandoned several times.

Under this circumstance, the official shipbuilding industry of the Ming Dynasty fell into a trough.

If it weren't for the personal pirates breaking out in the late Ming Dynasty, even Zheng Chenggong, the navy team, wouldn't have been able to take it out.

As a time traveler, I came to Nanming and said that it was impossible to have no idea about the great voyage.

But if Zhu Youlang wants to build a naval warship that can sail from ocean, he needs not to work hard.

If the industrial revolution could come early, it would undoubtedly be of great help to ocean voyages.

But now these are not the issues that Zhu Youlang needs to consider.

The first thing he had to consider was how to build a ship comparable to that of the Zheng family's navy.

"Your Majesty, be careful at your feet."

Not long ago, a heavy rain fell in Nanjing, and the ground at Longjiang Shipyard became uneven.

Zhu Youlang came at this time, which made the shipyard officials anxious.

What if His Majesty the Emperor accidentally falls?

Fortunately, Zhu Youlang's legs and feet are quite stable, and there are no things that shipyard officials are worried about.

It is said that the Qing Dynasty despised the navy and the Longjiang Shipyard had been abandoned for a long time. Shi Lang insisted repeatedly before renovating and using the Longjiang Shipyard again and again.

From this perspective, Shi Lang has done something human.

These shipbuilders are inherited from family craftsmanship.

Working for the royal family is the least worry-free.

If you have a lot of work, you can make money as long as you are willing to put in your efforts.

Zhu Youlang came to the official office under the supervision of the Longjiang Shipyard. A group of officials had long knelt in front of the official office to welcome the emperor.

Zhu Youlang glanced at him and was all officials under the fifth rank.

It seems that the court still despises craftsmanship very much.

The Longjiang Shipyard is directly under the Ministry of Works. Logically speaking, Zhu Youlang had any instructions and told the officials of the Ministry of Works that he came to Longjiang Shipyard in person to tell these officials that he attached great importance to shipbuilding.

Zhu Youlang signaled everyone to sit flat, and then surrounded by people and entered the official office, and sat down at the official seat of Yu Yashuai.

"I came here mainly for shipbuilding."

Zhu Youlang opened his voice and pointed out his purpose.

The officials looked at their eyes and their noses and their hands were tied up and they seemed very nervous.

"The specific style can be referred to as the lucky ship, but I discussed it with Zhang Benbing and made some fine adjustments."

Zhu Youlang nodded at Zhang Huangyan, and then Zhang Huangyan took out the artwork.

"Look at it first, if you have any suggestions."

Zhang Huangyan is no different from an expert in the water battle.

He will propose the composition of the new navy and everyone can convince them.

The reason why Zhu Youlang's name was to tell these shipyard officials to let go and have the emperor to support them.

Compared with other officials, the officials of Longjiang Shipyard are relatively practical.

Without so many bureaucratic qualities, you really do things steadily.

"The structure of this new ship is very special, and it seems that it can carry more soldiers."

"Compared with the lucky boat, the draught is deeper!"

"What is even more commendable is that there are more holes for cannons on both sides, and each ship has stronger combat power."

"The design of this mast is really a masterpiece! This way the speed of the sails can reach the extreme!"

After seeing this artwork, the officials' eyes shone.

"It is worthy of His Majesty's work, I admire you so much."

This is not just flattery, but they are really convinced.

“How long does it take to build a ship like this?”

Zhu Youlang asked in a powerful way without anger.

"Your Majesty, if it is a lucky ship like a wide ship, it will be fine if you have a half month. But the hull structure of this new ship has been redesigned and it will take at least one month."

"A month!"

Zhu Youlang was a little disappointed.

"Can't you hurry up?"

"Your Majesty, this is an ideal estimate."

Zhu Youlang thought about it and still didn't plan to put too much pressure on these officials.

After all, it is easy to mess up things by slapping your head and putting pressure on your subordinates.

Zhu Youlang is not in a hurry to use these ships to fight, just slower it down.

As long as it can be created in the end.

"Don't worry about money. I have informed the Ministry of Revenue. The best materials are used. The craftsmen's wages will be doubled. I will have another reward for making a new ship."

Zhu Youlang paused and said, "Report to me every half month, I am waiting for your good news."

After saying that, he got up and left.

"I respectfully send you to Your Majesty!"

Officials from Longjiang Shipyard salute together.

"Zhang Benbing, how did I perform just now?"

After leaving Longjiang Shipyard, Zhu Youlang said half-jokingly to Zhang Huangyan.

"Your Majesty's words and deeds are just right, I admire you."

Before coming, Zhu Youlang had already known Zhang Huangyan. The two of them collaborated in a play, but the specific details were performed on the spot.

"Your Majesty will do all the kindness and power, and these officials and craftsmen will definitely work hard for His Majesty."

Zhang Huangyan sighed: "But in a short period of time, I'm afraid your Majesty will not take a short time to form another navy, at least one year."

"It doesn't matter if it takes a year to go longer. I can't use this navy now."
Chapter completed!