Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

At the same time, Zhu Taiping, who came back from Shaanxi, finally brought Zhu Tao what he wanted.

Yanchuan Stone Liquid.

In Shen Kuo's Mengxi pen talk, he mentioned this liquid, saying that the ink made by burning charcoal with it is even better than Hui ink.

However, Zhu Tao is not a person who likes to dance with ink, so in Zhu Biao's mind, he probably didn't need this thing to make ink.

Thinking about those cars that Zhu Tao mentioned before, and the boats that can move without oars, although after previous experience, Zhu Biao is not surprised that Zhu Tao took out anything, but still It feels like a fairy tale.

This time Zhu Biao deliberately brought back two large barrels of Yanchuan Stone Liquid, just to see what surprise this cousin could give him.

Zhu Tao told Zhu Biao: "Cousin, don't worry, after three days, I will let my father, you and fourth cousin take a good look to see if what I said is true."

Three days later, Zhu Yuanzhang brought Zhu Biao and Zhu Di to Zhujiazhuang. They wanted to see what kind of shock Zhu Tao could bring them this time.

There is a small boat on Jingxin Lake with dense parts and components. It has similar facilities to the big boat that Zhu Yuanzhang saw before, except that it is different in size.

But at the stern of the boat, there was a small sunken opening, surrounded by iron sheets. Zhu Tao took out a small bucket, opened it, and poured the liquid inside.

Then he turned a switch on the front, and the small boat flew out like an arrow from the string. The speed was so fast that it completely outperformed any human-rowed warship.

Zhu Tao drove the boat to the other side of the lake, and then quickly drove back. The whole process only took a few minutes.

Zhu Yuanzhang, father and son on the shore, and the tourists in Jingxin Lake were already so shocked that their jaws would drop.

If Daming's fleet had such speed and impact, then the Daming Navy would be able to completely rule the world, and those overseas barbarians would dare to prove that they were spying on Daming.

The most excited one is naturally Zhu Di, as a prince who grew up in a military camp, he knows the value of this kind of ship best, and he admires Zhu Tao 120 times in his heart.

Zhu Yuanzhang and others specially experienced it on the small boat, and felt that the boat was fast and stable, without any flaws at all.

When he returned to the village, Zhu Yuanzhang was in a good mood, and said while chewing popcorn.

"Tao'er, what you dumped in that small boat was probably the Yanchuan stone liquid brought back by your cousin Taiping? I didn't expect that this thing that is usually used to burn ink can produce such sufficient power, that is, My son is so talented, I can think of this level!"

Zhu Tao saw that everyone was so curious, so he stopped hiding and said: "This Yanchuan stone liquid can not only be used as a power source, but also has a great effect. I poured it in, and I was in it." The purified gasoline, asphalt, glycerin, etc., are all treasures, and I will invent new things when the time comes, and I will talk to my father and cousin in detail."

Not long ago, Zhu Di asked Zhu Tao about his plan, and Zhu Tao gave him a suggestion, making meritorious deeds at sea, and paying more attention to some important ports.

In addition to the elite of the navy, warships are also the most basic for making achievements at sea. If you can have a fleet in the future, equipped with such facilities invented by Zhu Tao, and all of them are powered by gasoline, then it must be indestructible.

Thinking of this, he immediately said to Zhu Tao.

"Brother Tao, you can build as many boats as you have, no matter if it is a large ship or a small boat. In addition, the gasoline purified from the Yanchuan stone liquid is also as much as possible. Our National Commercial Division wants it and buys it at a high price."

Seeing Zhu Di's eager look, Zhu Tao couldn't help scratching his head. Although this fourth cousin is the imperial merchant of the Guoshang Division, he also has the official title of sixth-rank chief. It is true that he is rich, but the Guoshang Division wants warships What are you doing with gasoline?
Zhu Tao opened his mouth and said, "Fourth cousin, what is the use of this thing for the State Commercial Department? Zhu Di, the King of Yan, is in charge of the State Commercial Department now, but he is not in charge of the Ministry of War."

He was still about to say something, but suddenly remembered what Zhu Di said when he asked him to visit the lake for a heart-to-heart talk a few days ago, so he kept silent.

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang also had this intention. If Tao'er can help Daming build a strong fleet, it will be a great contribution, and it is also appropriate to purchase through the State Commercial Department.

So he said: "Tao'er, the functions of the State Commercial Department are not that simple. Large quantities of goods and even military supplies must be purchased through the State Commercial Department. This is clearly stated in the mansion newspaper, and it is the emperor's instructions."

Having said that, Zhu Tao has no doubts, but he sighed and said: "However, it is not easy to build speedboats and refine gasoline on a large scale. The current level of technology for smelting copper and iron wire is not so good. Gao, besides, it takes time and technology to come up with it, and a large batch will definitely not work in the short term.”

After hearing this, Zhu Biao was fine. After all, he was not good at marching and arranging formations, and he always governed with benevolence and righteousness. However, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di looked at each other and suddenly felt a little regretful.

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while, and then said: "Tao'er, if I can provide you with enough help, can you speed up the research in this area?"

Regarding this question from his father, Zhu Tao is really a little noncommittal. After all, he doesn't want to get involved with the court so much. It all involves the sale of warships, and the matter is a bit big.

So, he said perfunctorily: "Father, this can't be piled up by manpower alone. In fact, there are many things in it. Besides, the fourth cousin is just a sixth-rank imperial merchant. Even the imperial court may not have the intention of this purchase, besides, my son researching this is just to have fun for you and mother when you are free."

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't want to lose this opportunity, so he immediately said: "Tao'er, even if your fourth cousin is only a sixth-rank imperial merchant, but your father and I are still Fuguo Duke, I can make a decision on this matter, and continue to study if the technology is not up to scratch now." , tell me what you need, and I promise to provide you with what you want."

Zhu Di also echoed and said, "That's right, brother Tao, I'm the confidant of His Royal Highness King Yan. Generally speaking, whatever the state business company buys, I just take my advice. I'm afraid you don't have the goods, don't worry that I don't have the money."

Now that the words have come to this point, Zhu Tao had no choice but to say reluctantly: "Okay, father, fourth cousin, since you all said so, I will try my best to do it, but with the current energy and materials, I can make it. It will probably take more than three months to send out a small team of ships."

Zhu Yuanzhang thought to himself that such a warship, even if there is only one squadron, can play a decisive factor in the battle. After returning, he immediately told Zhu Di to say.

"Di'er, immediately arrange for people from the State Commercial Department to go to Shaanxi to collect a large amount of Yanchuan stone liquid and supply it to Tao'er. The more the better!"