Daming One Piece

Chapter 22 A piece of cake (Second update, please recommend, please collect)
"Who said you need to use hemp rope!"

In an instant, the people around were dumbfounded, why not use hemp rope?
Even Sun Liu, who has made a living from fishing for many years, looked at Mr. Shi in astonishment. He didn't know that hemp rope was used for fishing from ancient times to the present?
This kid must be playing tricks!
Staring at the boy, Zheng Yiguan thought to himself, but the smile on that boy's face seemed a little weird to him.

Could it be that he really has what ability?
impossible!
Impossible.

But why is he smiling so weirdly?

Not sure if Shi Yiwen had any magic weapon, Zheng Yiguan tried hard to maintain a smile on his face, he felt a little guilty, after all, this kid is always unpredictable.Fortunately, Yang Tiansheng continued to talk over there.

"Oh, Mr. Shi, don't be fooled. What else can you use without hemp rope? Cotton rope? Not to mention that cotton rope is expensive, it's better to soak hemp rope in water."

"That's right, what the second brother said is that the cotton rope is really not durable!"

Zheng Yiguan had a gloating smile on his face, but at this moment he froze slightly, and a bad feeling came up in his heart.

Shi Yiwen grinned at him.

"Since hemp rope and cotton rope are not durable, let's use boat rope!"

His tone was relaxed, and everyone could hear him clearly,
Zheng Yiguan and the others changed their expressions instantly...

Boat rope!

These two words are inconspicuous, but as soon as these words came out, many people's faces changed, some were concentrating and solemn, as if they were thinking about something, while some raised their brows lightly, showing joy on their faces.

"Haha, Mr. Shi is right, yes, use a boat rope, just use a boat rope! The boat rope is durable! The net made of boat rope, even if it has been soaked for two or three months, it is nothing to worry about..."

Yang Tiansheng, who laughed out loud, suddenly said seriously.

"Mr. Shi, you really awakened the dreamer with just one word. It is well known that this boat rope can be used to weave fishing nets, but after so many years, who has thought of using boat ropes to weave fishing nets. I admire, admire..."

"Second Uncle Yang is polite!"

Shi Yiwen cupped his hands to repay the gift, and then said to Zheng Yiguan.

"Everyone is a boat sailor, do you think this boat rope is useful?"

Zheng Yiguan, who thumped again in his heart, felt that bitterness in his heart. He realized that he had made a wrong calculation this time. He thought he had calculated the other party, and before he could get any better, he was turned against the general.

Too crisp.

Standing there, Zheng Yiguan felt mixed feelings in his heart, for a moment, he didn't know what to say.

Yan Ruyu, who was standing by the side, made a repair by the way.

"Mr. Shi, in fact, the boat rope is also hemp rope, but it is hemp produced in Manila."

Shi Yiwen laughed

"This hemp is not that hemp."

The boat rope is indeed hemp rope, but the boat ropes of Ming Dynasty ships are all made of Manila hemp. In fact, as early as Zheng He’s voyages, Manila hemp was also abaca, because of its non-perishable properties when soaked in seawater. , and was used by Zheng He's fleet. After the Spaniards occupied the Philippines, the abaca rope was popularized all over the coast during the process of the Ming Dynasty ship merchants going to and from Manila.But the scope of use is not wide, mainly used as cables, most of the sails are still made of cheaper ramie or jute, as for fishing nets, of course, these two kinds of native hemp are also used, of course, their strength is also low, only half of burnt hemp less than.

"Actually, this is not the best hemp. In Mexico there is a kind of hemp with leaves like swords. That kind of hemp bears fruit better than Manila hemp and is more resistant to seawater immersion..."

Whether it is sisal or burnt hemp, they are the best raw materials for making ship cables, sails and fishing nets, but their popularization in China will not be until three centuries later, that is, the earliest popularization of ship cables.Why, because the rope is strong, and because the ship is expensive, it is worth using a good rope.As for sails and nets, the cheapest ones have always been used. As for the popularization of sisal nets or Manila hemp nets for fishing nets, it was all in the middle of the 20th century, after the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

Sometimes the promotion of ancient technology is so lagging behind!

Before Shi Yiwen could finish speaking, Yan Ruxue opened her mouth by pulling his cuff, and when she was about to speak, her sister came out.

"Uncle Chen, in a moment, you will take out several hundred catties of suitable boat rope from the warehouse and give it to Sun Liu and the others."

Taking a step forward, Yan Ruyu looked at everyone with a smile.

"Everyone should be fine now!"

The smile on his face faded, Yan Ruyu scolded.

"You all gather around to watch the fun all day long, don't you have nothing to do when you're idle? Could it be that there are no rules in the village? There are no idlers in this village, so tomorrow morning, go to the seaside to make salt for me! If you break the rules, don't blame me for breaking the family law!"

The people who had been onlookers dared to say anything at this moment, they all bowed their hands and said yes.

The scene in front of him made Zheng Yiguan feel even more bitter.

Originally, he wanted to take the opportunity to tear down the stage, but he just wanted to make everyone question Yan Ruyu. If it was what he thought, he would definitely take advantage of the situation to stir up everyone's dissatisfaction with her. She is a woman and cannot be a family!

But the boy who wanted to be surnamed Shi not only resolved the matter easily, but also allowed the girl to take the opportunity to win some people's hearts. Yang Tiansheng and the others who had already leaned towards him might become active again.

This matter...isn't worth it!

When looking at Shi Yiwen, seeing the smile on his face, Zheng Yiguan had only one thought in his heart, wishing to step on that face, and step on it hard.

Seeing him staring at the stone, Yan Ruyu smiled and said:

"By the way, Sixth Uncle Zheng, you have the most people under your command. You can take people to the seaside to make salt tomorrow! Make a hundred thousand catties first and come back for emergency."

Here Zheng Yiguan stared, obviously he didn't expect Yan Ruyu to say such a thing.

"me……"

As soon as the words came out, Shi Yiwen patted him on the shoulder, pretending to say something, Yang Tiansheng, Chen De, even Shi Daxuan, Hong Xu and others around them all pricked up their ears and listened for a second or two. back.

"Salt making is very simple, if you don't know how..."

I only heard Shi Yiwen say:

"...I'll teach you another day."

These words did not really lower his voice, and after he finished speaking in a serious manner, Shi Yiwen nodded to the crowd and turned around to leave. Zheng Yiguan's face flushed red for a moment, and he didn't know whether he was angry or annoyed. I can't speak.

Yan Ruxue, who was originally by Brother Shitou's side, hurriedly followed with a smile, and the two of them headed towards the village one by one.Zheng Yiguan, who looked astonished, turned his head to say something to Yan Ruyu, but saw her follow him.

"Stone, little sister, let's go home together."

Yan Ruyu pursed her lips vigorously, and when she was chasing after them, there was a strong smile in her eyes, and when she got to their side, she nodded to him with a smile.

"Thank you for today's work."

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