After three years of enfeoffment, the waste prince shocked the court boss

This thing is not as powerful as a cannon, and not as convenient as a machete.

There is no good point in his body, but Li Su has a special liking for it.

In his tech tree, the arquebus should never have appeared.

In fact, he didn't intend to make an arquebus, he was expecting the system to give him the blueprint of the arquebus.

Unexpectedly, he accidentally got a matchlock gun in Luzon.

With these matchlock guns, he believed that it would not be difficult to develop flintlock guns as long as he provided the research institute with some ideas.

The so-called one-shot method is just a change in the firing method. I have provided the idea of ​​firing with flint, so I don’t need to waste time experimenting with other materials. It will be much simpler as long as I work hard in this direction.

But Li Su wasn't the only one.

Right now he has another big event to prepare for.

More than a dozen old-fashioned warships attacked Luzon Port.

No matter what those red-haired people want to do, the coastal defense here in Lingnan must be prepared.

Although the Francoids may not find out that it was people like him who did it, it is always right to be just in case.

Hou Zhengchang is commanding his subordinates to strengthen the coastal defense forces, and ten of the latest larger-caliber coastal defense guns are also equipped.

His lord took people to visit Luzon and rescued a former general. He was also worried that the gang of Franks would come to take revenge.

Li Su was very satisfied with Hou Zhengchang's arrangement, and now even if those Franklin men chased him to Lingnan, he didn't need to be afraid.

As long as you don't go into the water, the defense on this coastline is absolutely foolproof.

Just wait for the iron-clad warship to launch, and a small Luzon can be destroyed.

After Li Su's tossing, Lingnan felt a sense of crisis coming.

It's been a long time since Lingnan was established, it was the first time that the people of Lingnan had heard that someone might attack Lingnan Mansion from the sea.

In the past, Lingnan Mansion was not a bird shit, no one would come even if it was not fortified, but now someone is thinking about Lingnan, not to mention, this makes the people of Lingnan Mansion even feel a little proud.

Because he has become powerful, he is qualified to be remembered.

However, the people in Lingnan didn't think that some barbarians could be their prince's opponents. This inexplicable confidence came from the prestige Li Su had built up over the years.

The thick gun barrel is facing the sea in the distance, ready at any time.

As long as those unruly people come to the shooting world, Hou Zhengchang will let the other party understand what it means to "bomb his mother with the cannon fired".

The atmosphere in the entire Lingnan Mansion became tense, as if those Franklins with strong ships would kill them in the next second.

In this atmosphere, Liu Qi began to recruit his own sailors.

Of course, the name of the recruitment is to recruit sailors for the sea caravan, and Li Su has always adhered to the bottom line that feudal lords are not allowed to recruit troops privately.

Left and right are just a difference in title, and Li Su doesn't care about these.

Chapter 120 Recruiting Sailors

"Have you heard? The Lingnan Maritime Caravan is recruiting sailors! The salary is good! The monthly salary starts at 20 taels, and the subsidy is 100 taels each time you go to sea. Others are calculated separately."

Liu Qi asked someone to post a notice, and a group of people pointed around the notice.

"It is required that adult men under the age of 25 be able to read and write, and those who are familiar with arithmetic are preferred, and the remuneration is calculated separately."

"Is it recruiting sailors or scholars? Why do you need to be able to count?"

Someone complained.

"Hey, the requirements are still high. You are a foreigner. Who in our Lingnan Prefecture can know a few words? The door of Lingnan Primary School is open all day. If you go for a few laps, you are not afraid of not meeting the requirements." Require."

People in Lingnan heard it and laughed.

In the past few years, the people in Lingnan Prefecture can be said to be able to read and write, thanks to the free education promoted by Li Su.

Later, it became difficult to find a wife if you don't know a few words, and this reading style is even more prevalent.

The discussion among the crowd was heated. Many people were very concerned about the recruiting of sailors for the sea caravan. After all, the treatment was really good, even better than that of those scholars in the city.

Liu Laoshi's family, who migrated from Xingzhou, bought a house in Lingnan Fucheng with a loan a few years ago.

The upper and lower floors are spacious and bright, and the youngest son will enter middle school soon. Liu Laoshi is very satisfied with his current life.

"Father, I'm going to be a sailor in a sea caravan!"

After work, Liu Laoshi was sitting in front of the hall and smoking happily. This was the happiest time of his day when he heard his eldest son Liu Huzi coming in from the door and saying loudly.

"What are you doing? What are you doing?"

Liu Laoshi picked out his ears, as if he didn't hear clearly.

"Being a sailor, His Royal Highness Wang An has formed a sea caravan and is now recruiting sailors. I want to try it!"

Liu Huzi squatted in front of Liu Laoshi and explained.

"What kind of sailor! We are now only three taels of silver a month, and the owner said that it will be raised to three and a half next month. Isn't it dizzy to be a sailor at this time!"

"Besides, Dad just contacted Zhao Lao San's family as a matchmaker for you, and this is about to happen. If you dare to become a sailor, labor and management will break your legs! Good days don't spare good fortune!"

Liu Laoshi pretended to hit him with a dry bong, but Liu Huzi didn't dare to hide, so he had to take a hard hit.

"Father, being a sailor is at least 20 taels of silver a month, and I have learned a lot of characters in the past two years, and I can also learn arithmetic. The salary will be better. I think this is an opportunity."

Liu Huzi said while covering his head.

"20 taels! Is that much?"

Hearing that there was so much money, Liu Laoshi was also a little moved.

"The sea is stormy and dangerous, and the money is not easy to get."

In the past two years in Fucheng, Liu Laoshi has gained some insight, and explained the risks in one word.

"Father, today I heard that Li Ergou heard the gossip from the nephew of his distant second uncle's cousin who worked in An Wangwei. The sailors on board are all big iron-clad steamships."

Liu Huzi whispered to Liu honestly.

"The iron-clad ship, we saw its scale from a distance at the pier. It is so big before it is built. Who will be the opponent at sea! And I heard that those who are good at arithmetic will be trained as officers."

Liu Huzi said with longing.

Although he has lived comfortably these years, but after studying, his horizons will be broadened. How can a good man not yearn for being an officer.

I can't see how An Wangwei is respected in Lingnan Mansion, it's true that people turn their heads everywhere they go.

As long as An Wangwei's soldiers nodded, the matchmaker could break through their threshold.

To be honest, I have a little disdain for the daughter of Zhao's third family. The butt is indeed big and easy to bear, but Liu Huzi still likes Xiaojiabiyu's type.

Liu Laoshi was a little moved by the persuasion, but he was still worried that his son would just go to sea as an errand.

"Father, think about it, as long as I become a sailor, I can repay our mortgage in one year, and all the money I earn in the future will be my own."

Liu Huzi used his trump card.

"Okay, if you want to go, go and try, that marriage will be pushed by your father."

Liu Laoshi was also persuaded.

This mortgage is quick to pay off, but it is not so comfortable to pay back.

He felt that the mortgage had seriously affected his family's happiness, and he didn't know how His Highness Wang An came up with it.

……

"Line up and register one by one!"

The queue for recruiting sailors was long, and everyone in the queue was looking forward to it and feeling nervous.

Liu Dahu followed the registered people to an open field. There were a total of 1 people in their group.

I heard from the middle-aged man in front that there will only be 2000 of them left in the end.

Soon, he was asked to line up and start running around the field.

One lap, two laps, ten laps.

Soon someone fell behind and was eliminated.

In the end only 4000 people remained.

Liu Huzi had been carrying goods at the pier all the time, and his physical fitness was naturally not bad, so he was also retained for the second pass.

The second round is a written test, which is a simple and rough test of mathematics.

Fortunately, they were all simple questions, and Liu Huzi passed them directly and smoothly.

After this round, they will be ranked according to their results, and the selection of the top 2000 people will be considered as the end of their selection.

The people selected are naturally smiling.

It is foreseeable that in the future, these people will inevitably jump into the dragon's gate, and their lives will be completely different from before.

Liu Qi is also very satisfied with this group of people.

At first, he thought that not many people would sign up for the selection of sailors. After all, in his knowledge, being a sailor is not a good job.

Unexpectedly, Wang An was so generous that he directly attracted tens of thousands of people to sign up.

Screening out those who did not meet the requirements at the time of registration, there are still 1 people shortlisted for the physical fitness test.

This can't help but make Liu Qi sigh again, rich is rich.

The 2000 selected were given custom-made caravan uniforms.

These clothes were designed by Li Su arranged by the fashion design class of Lingnan University Art Academy.

The style is a reference to the military uniform in the world where I was in the previous life.

In the future sea combat competition is firearms, so naturally there is no need for them to wear any armor.

The emphasis on clothing is practicality, freedom of movement, and majesty.

When Liu Huzi returned home wearing a new uniform, neighbors from the neighborhood gathered to watch.

Surrounded in the middle, Liu Huzi beat his chest with his right hand and looked proud. This is the military salute of the Sea Guard taught by the instructor yesterday.

For some reason, Liu Huzi felt that with this outfit, this posture was very handsome.

Liu Laoshi looked at the eldest son who seemed to have changed, and his face was full of pride.

Maybe the hope of my old Liu family does not necessarily depend on the youngest son who is still studying, and the eldest son seems to be able to make the old Liu family shine.

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Chapter 121 Li Su wants to rebel?

Capital.

Since the opening of the Jingling Railway, the lives of the people in the capital have become richer.

All kinds of goods from the south are unloaded from the train every day, which greatly meets the needs of the people in the capital.

Many people are even willing to spend some money to go out of Beijing to enjoy the scenery along the train, especially the entertainment city at the station.

In the past, only the top dignitaries were eligible to quickly transport the expensive seaside fresh food to the capital to enjoy.

Now, as long as the wealthy households have a little wealth, they can spend a few taels of silver to buy some luxury seafood shipped from the southern waters through the fresh cold chain.

Even Emperor Qian, who has always been digging and searching, was willing to add a few more seafood to the imperial meal.

This made all the harem concubines couldn't help but praise Li Su in front of Concubine Liu.

Without the railway built by Li Su, it would be difficult for these concubines to enjoy these delicacies.

Concubine Liu was naturally honored, and for those concubines and sisters who smeared honey on their mouths, she also generously shared the perfume, skin care products and other things that Li Su sent people into the palace with all the concubines.

It even made the concubines faintly show signs of respecting Concubine Liu.

Concubine Liu has lived happily in the harem for the past two years.

Regardless of the fact that Emperor Qian is worth a lot now, but in terms of working capital, Emperor Qian may not be as rich as Concubine Liu.

Qiandi still needs to make some money by speculating in stocks, even if the stock price has risen, he is not willing to sell it.

But Concubine Liu's money was all sent in by Li Su directly with stacks of banknotes, and they could be spent as soon as they were taken.