Become a feudal king from today

"Your Highness, I have heard that Chen Shou lives on the coast in front of you."

Yunhai County.

This is a county seat facing the sea in the southeast of Yan County.

When Zhao Xu arrived here, he asked Song Cang, the magistrate of Yunhai County, to accompany him for an inspection.

This time Mo Yu came with Zhao Xu, and he had met Chen Shou.

Moreover, Mo Zhai has some friendship with Chen Shou, and having him around makes communication easier.

Zhao Xu looked to the east, not far away from the sea and sky. He could even feel the sea breeze and smell the salty smell of sea water in the air.

The group continued eastward for two or three miles.

A golden beach appeared in front of everyone.

There are several thatched huts on the edge of the beach. Two women are killing fish, and three children, two boys and one girl, are playing on the beach.

Upon noticing the crowd, the children immediately hid behind the woman.

The woman looked at Zhao Xu and others warily.

"Your Highness, I will come as soon as possible." Mo Yu said.

After saying that, he dismounted and walked towards the thatched cottage. The woman seemed to recognize Mo Yu, her expression gradually relaxed, and she pointed to the seaside and said something.

Not long after, Mo Yu came back and said, "Your Highness, Chen Shou and his son went fishing at sea and will not come back until evening."

Song Cang looked at the sun above his head and said, "Your Highness, it's noon now, so why not go back to the county to rest and come back later."

Zhao Xu shook his head, "It doesn't matter, I want to take a look here."

Yunhai County in Yanjun County is located on the northern Bohai Bay of contemporary Tianjin, and the coastline is like a semicircle.

The location where Chen Shouchiao was located was vast and flat, and the water on the shore was very dark.

It looked like it would be suitable for a deep-water port. Comparing it with the contemporary map in his mind, he could roughly guess where it was.

It seems to be the location of Dagukou, where the British troops landed during the Opium War, and the contemporary Tianjin Port.

"This Chen Shou is a bit interesting." Realizing this, he decided to stay and look around to make sure.

If so, it would save him the trouble of finding a suitable location for a port, and this would be it.

After all, not all coasts can be used as ports.

One of the important conditions is that there is a large area of ​​deep water on the shore.

In one afternoon, Zhao Xu walked around along the coast and roughly met it.

This gave him a burst of joy.

In the evening, the setting sun dyed the sea red, and a black spot appeared on the red sea.

The black spots are getting closer and closer, gradually revealing their true appearance.

This is a small boat.

"They're back." Mo Yu hurriedly ran towards the beach.

King Yan waited here all afternoon, and he knew Chen Shou's temper.

He was worried that King Yan would return without success, and he was also worried that Chen Shou would offend King Yan.

Zhao Xu did not follow him to avoid being too abrupt.

We still need to maintain basic respect for talents.

What's more, it's not easy to find someone who builds big ships in Yanzhou.

Although he knew the design clearly, the specific implementation still required someone like Chen Shou who had practical experience.

"Your Highness, you'd better go back." Mo Yu went away for a while and then came back.

He was disappointed, but Chen Shou was still very happy after seeing him.

But after mentioning working for King Yan, he changed his expression and asked them to go back.

"This Chen Shou is really stubborn." Song Cang frowned, "If it doesn't work, tie him up."

Zhao Xu was actually prepared, after all, Mo Yu had told him enough.

He just wanted to give it a try. If it didn't work, he could only ask someone else.

So he handed the blueprint in his hand to Mo Yu, "Go again, show him this, and say that I don't think he has the ability to build such a giant ship."

"Your Highness, this is a way to provoke generals, but I'm afraid it won't work. My father also did this at that time." Mo Yu shook his head.

"Just go ahead." Zhao Xu smiled.

One way to deal with these highly skilled craftsmen is to undermine their inflated self-confidence.

This is why he showed Chen Shou the drawings.

Mo Yu had no choice but to go.

When he came to the beach, he looked at the short and thin old man who was arranging the fishing nets in the sea. This man was Chen Shou. He said: "His Royal Highness King Yan asked me to show you this. I just ask if you have the ability to build this thing?" "

Chen Shou was very impatient.

He was disgusted with the current imperial court and turned his head, wanting to scold Mo Yu angrily.

But his eyes were suddenly attracted by the ship structure on the drawing.

The fishing net slipped from his hand, and he quickly took the drawing and turned it over.

"Who painted this?" Chen Shou's tone trembled slightly.

Mo Yu looked surprised. He had never seen such a shocked expression on Chen Shou's face.

In the past, he always looked like he was beyond love.

When he felt that the time had come, he rolled his eyes and immediately put away the drawings.

Chen Shou hung his hand in the air and said anxiously: "You..."

"This is a painting by King Yan. Mr. Chen is unwilling to serve King Yan. This drawing is destined to be lost to you." Mo Yu probably angered Chen Shou and turned around to leave.

Chen Shou's heart was on fire at this moment.

He had never seen such a warship structure before, and he knew from just a cursory glance that this was definitely a ship suitable for long voyages.

And the description of the artillery surprised him even more.

If this kind of ship could be equipped with such weapons, it would definitely be a shark-like ocean overlord on the sea.

In this life, he has lost all interest in life.

But now, he suddenly had a strong desire to build this ship.

In this way, he would have no regrets in his life.

"It is said that King Yan is different. I have seen it today." Chen Shou suddenly laughed, "That's all, I don't want this old face anymore, take me to see King Yan."

Mo Yu was not far away yet. He was overjoyed when he heard this and said with a smile: "Your Highness is really amazing. No matter how your father persuades you, it's useless. Just a few drawings have made you come out of retirement." "These are not just a few drawings. The things made from these drawings are not simple, and the ambitions of the King of Yan can be seen from these drawings." Chen Shou followed Mo Yu with his hands behind his back.

When he came to the shore, he saw the officials of Yunhai County surrounding a young man in gorgeous clothes, so he stepped forward and bowed, "I, Chen Shou, greet His Highness the King of Yan."

"No need to be polite." Zhao Xu was very happy.

He just tried it, but he didn't expect it to be successful.

It seems that this trick is very effective against people like Chen Shou.

These people who are at the peak of technology suddenly see something new. It's strange that they can be patient.

Chen Shou raised his head, and there was a trace of doubt on his dark face blown by the sea breeze, "Where did your Highness get this drawing?"

"This is drawn by me. If Old Chen wants, I can draw a more complicated ship map." Zhao Xu said slowly.

Chen Shou was stunned. The King of Yan didn't seem to be lying.

He was deeply shocked, and the pride in his heart was shattered by this sentence.

"Your Highness is very talented, and I am ashamed of myself." Chen Shou sighed, "Just based on your picture of the giant ship, I am convinced, and I am willing to serve you in the future."

The reputation of the King of Yan had long been heard by him, and he still agreed with the King of Yan in his heart.

But even so, this did not make him have enough interest to come out.

But after seeing this picture of the giant ship, he fell.