Become a feudal king from today

"Ship Department."

Yunhai County Government Office.

Zhao Xu wrote three words on the paper.

This is a new organization he established in Yunhai County, and its function is to supervise the construction of warships.

The first head of the Ship Department was Chen Shou.

"Mr. Chen, the ship building matter is related to the future business of the palace, so we can't slack off in this matter." Zhao Xu put down his pen and said to Chen Shou seriously.

After agreeing to serve in the palace, Chen Shou brought his wife and children to Yunhai County.

"Yes, Your Highness, I will do my best," Chen Shoudao said.

At this time, he was more eager to start construction than King Yan.

However, the construction of such a giant ship cannot be completed overnight.

After all, this giant ship is no less than a mobile fortress on the sea.

Zhao Xu nodded. The drawing he gave Chen Shou was for a Galen-style sail warship.

From the 16th to the 19th centuries, this type of sailing warships roamed the seas.

It has the advantages of fast speed and multiple guns, making it very suitable for use as a warship.

If such a warship could be built, coupled with the artillery he built now.

His caravan can travel across the sea.

There is another reason why this kind of battleship was chosen.

The ships making loud noises and flames at sea were rumored to come from the west.

This indicates that in this world, the Age of Discovery has begun.

The ruler and ministers of Dasong are ignorant and do not know the benefits and harms involved.

But he had to plan ahead.

The contemporary historical lessons are still vivid in our minds.

After deciding on the shipbuilding business, Zhao Xu gave Chen Shou the right to act conveniently.

If the Ship Division needs money and manpower, it can be reported directly to him.

After staying in Yunhai County for another day, he and Chen Shou went to the coast where he lived and determined the location of the shipyard and port there. He returned to Yancheng.

Now, we should prepare for shipbuilding.

But the construction of the seal and dealing with enemies on land still come first.

…

Fan Yang.

Guo Tu entered Yuan Mansion in a dusty state.

After receiving the news, Yuan Li came out and asked, "How was this trip to the grassland?"

"The king of the Black Iron King's tent is now Kutu's eldest son Enke. He wants Mo Zhai's head as a condition. As long as the king accepts the surrender letter, he will meet the Khan and form an alliance with the Yuan family." Guo Tu came true. said.

"You mean Beidi will attack Yanguan next year?" Yuan Lixin jerked.

"What Enke means is this. The rebellion within Beidi has been eliminated. There are only some sporadic wars on the borders of the far north. They should end soon and they will move south in the coming year." Guo Tu said.

A layer of cold sweat suddenly broke out on Yuan Li's back.

Ten years.

Ten years have passed since Ningjindusi was captured by Beidi.

In the past ten years, the fear of Beidi going south has always been entrenched in the hearts of Dasong monarchs and ministers.

The Yuan family, facing Beidi, felt even more profoundly.

After all, the autumn hunt in Beidi is just to grab some things, and when going south, Yanzhou will bear the brunt.

This time, troops from the three princes in Beidi came to Yan Pass.

This has never been the case in these ten years.

After all, Beidi's territory is thousands of miles away from east to west.

It is five thousand miles away from south to north.

The ten royal tents are distributed over such a vast land to guard the territory of Beidi. Unless there is a war, they will not be dispatched together.

Now that the three royal tents are gathered together, Beidi must have a new plan.

And this plan is most likely to go south.

Therefore, he firmly believed in Guo Tu's words.

"Beidi is really going south." Yuan Li's fat body trembled slightly with fear.

He thought of Ning Jin Dusi.

If Yan Pass is broken, Yanzhou will be the next Ning Jin Dusi.

Didn't the Ning Jinxiang family, which was very popular in the court and was almost recognized by the eight major clans and promoted to the ninth major clan, disappear under the iron heel of Beidi?

At that time, the imperial court also believed that the Ningjin defense line was impregnable and unbreakable.

At that time, Yang Xuan, who was as famous as Mo Zhai, dared to defend, but in the end he was reduced to powder.

Therefore, in his heart, he didn't believe the nonsense that Yan Guan was there as long as Mo Zhai was there.

The fate of the Yuan family cannot be entirely dependent on Mo Zhai being able to defend Yan Pass.

In comparison, the Beidi people's promise made him feel more at ease.

"Mo Zhai."

Yuan Li narrowed his eyes.

Now, he had to find a way out for himself and the Yuan family.

Dasong rivers and mountains can be broken, and Dasong royal family can be destroyed.

But there is no need for the Yuan family to be as stupid as the Xiang family and to be buried together.

Dynasties changed, and royal families came and went in Jinling City.

As long as his Yuan family can survive, there is hope of taking that seat.

"Hmph, I have already thought of killing him." Yuan Li said coldly, "If he doesn't die, this Yan Pass will not be in the hands of the Yuan family."

Guo Tu showed a sinister smile, "My lord, I finally figured it out. The Yuan family is the most important. Now that King Yan is on the side, and the emperor and the ministers of the court are deliberately restricting the Yuan family, why do you have to fight with the Beidi people like before to protect the family?" Their peace could not wait until King Yan became powerful, so they abandoned the Yuan family. "

Guo Tuzhi's words aroused the anger in Yuan Li's heart, and his face turned livid.

"And as long as Mo Zhai is killed and Yan Pass is captured, then with Yan Pass in hand, he can blackmail the court internally and exchange interests with Beidi externally. Why not do it." Guo Tu continued.

"Yeah, but there are quite a few people in the imperial court who are keeping an eye on Yanguan. They are afraid that if we do something, we will give others an advantage." Yuan Li frowned.

"Sir, the Northern Di going south is a foregone conclusion. What else is there to worry about at this moment? Anyone who goes to Yanguan has to pass through the Yuan family's territory. If you don't want him to go, how can he fly over?" Yuan Li nodded slowly after hearing this. If he can kill Mo Di, he can also kill other generals who come to take office. As long as they are not from his Yuan family, don't think about going to Yanguan safely. As Guo Tu said, at this point, just go all out. At that time, the blame can be thrown to the bandits in Yanzhou. What can the court do to him? At worst, he surrendered to the Northern Di! "But Mo Di is in Yanguan, it's not easy to kill him." Yuan Li frowned. The condition of the Enke is not ordinary difficult. "Sir, you forgot that every year before the New Year, Mo Di has to return to Beijing to report on his work. At that time..." Guo Tu made a gesture of wiping his neck. "Yes." Yuan Li nodded, "We must plan carefully this time and not make mistakes."

"Yes, sir." Guo Tu took out a parchment from his arms and presented it to Yuan Li.

Yuan Li glanced at it. It contained the agreement between Enke and him, as well as Enke's name and bloody finger.

With a flash of determination in his eyes, he asked someone to bring a dagger to scratch his index finger, pressed it on the parchment, and signed his name.

"Give this back to Enke and tell him that my Yuan family will keep its promise. I hope he will say a few good words in front of the Khan, and maybe we can work together in the court in the future." Yuan Li said.

Guo Tu carefully put away the parchment.

With this pledge of surrender, the Yuan family will be invincible.

If the Northern Di people pass through Yanguan, the Yuan family will be fine.

If the Northern Di people cannot pass through Yanguan, the Yuan family will also be fine.

At that time, the Northern Di people may rely more on the Yuan family and buy the Yuan family as an insider.

And the Yuan family will benefit from both ends, isn't it wonderful?

After looking at each other, both of them smiled.

...

Yancheng.

Zhao Xu had just returned from Yunhai County and hadn't even sat down yet.

Wang Ying and his son arrived at the palace.

"Your Highness, I have a great event to report to you." Wang Chong said hurriedly.