After continuing to chat with Mr. Liu for a while, Fang Zian became more and more sure that he had picked up a treasure. This boss had spent his whole life repairing and building ships, so he knew everything about ships. Because of this, he knew more about the things that happened when ships were sailing.

He couldn't help but think about and study some of these issues. He pondered in his mind the unreasonable aspects of the ship's structure and the areas that needed improvement. That's why he had so many ideas.

He is a typical craftsman who "chooses a profession for the rest of his life". He has the spirit of craftsman and is not just relying on this profession to earn a living. Such people are often the ones who promote the development of their industry.

Although during the conversation, Fang Zian could see that the boss was limited by knowledge and was unable to break through some obstacles, but his thoughts and ideas did not go astray. It was just that due to the limitations of technology and manufacturing processes, many things were temporarily unachievable.

For example, in addition to the sail control system he proposed, he also talked to Fang Zian about the idea of ​​replacing human power with animal power and using paddle propulsion. He said that the power of mules and horses is much greater than that of human power.

With the help of wind, you can only rely on human power to paddle. If you can pull a large winch like a mule and pull a mill to drive the blades to rotate and advance, it will allow the ship to travel faster without wind.

An excellent method. I don’t know how much better than manual paddling.

The boldness of this idea surprised Fang Zian. The paddles propel the ship to sail, and the autonomy and maneuverability of the ship will undergo revolutionary changes, which will greatly increase the speed and efficiency. It is an idea that can be said to be almost epoch-making.

.The fact that the boss can come up with such an idea shows that he thinks a lot and is very far-sighted.

However, the boss himself called his idea fanciful and laughed at himself for a while. Because he knew that it takes a huge amount of force to drive a ship with paddles, especially a big ship, which may not have the strength of a hundred and eighty mules and horses to turn it.

The paddles are not enough to allow the ship to move normally. Moreover, the number of mules and horses must be at least two to three times as many, because livestock also need to rest, otherwise they will die from exhaustion. However, how can a ship hold one person?

Even if more than 100 to 200 mules and horses can be accommodated, the entire ship may not be able to accommodate other things. So what's the point? Moreover, on the sea, the waves are bumpy and the ship is unstable. Once there are winds and waves,

The mules and horses all lost their footing, and the boat simply lost power. That was just an unrealistic idea.

Although the old leader laughed at himself for being fanciful, Fang Zian knew that the direction he was thinking was extremely correct. It was a misunderstanding to just use the power of mules and horses, which was not on land. Besides, hundreds of mules and horses were

Big price. To realize his idea, he actually needs more powerful machine power. Unfortunately, apart from what nature provides, the only power available in this era is human and animal power, and energy conversion machines cannot yet be built. But even if

In this way, Fang Zian was actually quite inspired today. Since time travel, Fang Zian has not even thought about this aspect. Fang Zian has not thought about finding ways to find out many things he knows about future generations.

It really shouldn't happen. Fang Zian is thinking that these days, there may be no hope for electric motors, diesel engines, and gasoline engines, but he doesn't know if the simplest steam engine has a chance. If a steam engine can be built, it will be extremely shocking.

Unimaginable scenes to come.

Of course, Fang Zian is not so hot-headed that he immediately stops talking.

In reality, although the boss has many ideas, Fang Zian cannot have time to wait for him to realize them one by one. Even for the mast control matter, the boss has not come up with a mature plan, and Fang Zian does not know how to do it.

Give him more time to delay the construction period.

At noon, after drinking two glasses of wine with Lao Baotou, Fang Zian took out a pen and paper and wrote down an agreement. The content of the agreement was the two things he and Lao Baotou had agreed on in the morning. Fang Zian actually himself

He didn't think too much. He just intuitively believed that he should seize the boss. As for opening a ship repair yard, it was Fang Zian's inspiration. What Fang Zian thought was that everything has a prerequisite. He and Lao

The premise of the leader's agreement is that the first adventure must be successful, so that there will be capital to continue the following things. If all the money is lost and the ship is destroyed and everyone is killed, this agreement will become a piece of paper. For Fang Zian,

, this is a signing of a future possibility. If the first venture is successful, he will obviously not be satisfied with the trade of one ship. If he wants to make a lot of money, he will need more ships, so the old boss and the others will be his biggest capital.

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After dinner and a chat, Fang Zian was ready to say goodbye and leave. However, Fang Zian did not want to go back to the city. He had a schedule ahead of him today. He had to rush to the fishing village at the mouth of the Qiantang River to recruit boatmen who would go out to sea. This matter

Things must be done before the ship is repaired, otherwise it will be too late.

Before leaving, Fang Zian asked the boss: "Boss, how far is it from Wanjia Village at the mouth of the Qiantang River? I don't know if I can make it back to the city in time."

The old man drank two cups of wine and his face was rosy. In addition, he and Fang Zian had a very interesting chat, and Fang Zian already agreed with him. After all, no one likes to listen to his whimsical ideas.

"You want to go to Wanjia Village? It's far away. It might take you an hour to get there on horseback. It's at the mouth of the Qiantang River. The weather is very short at this time, and it will be dark within three hours.

, I'm afraid you won't be able to return to the city in time." The old boss smiled.

"Oh, that's alright. Then I'll rest in Wanjia Village for the night and return to the city tomorrow. Anyway, I must go to Wanjia Village." Fang Zian nodded.

"Why did Mr. Fang go to Wanjia Village? It's such a long way, it's just a fishing village. Is it possible that Mr. Fang still has relatives there?" Lao asked, squinting his head.

"That's not true. I heard from people that there is an old boatman named Wan Dahai in Wanjia Village. It is said that he is a good boat operator. I want to ask him to help me sail the boat out to sea. I don't even have half a boatman on hand, so I have to get some help.

Just ask the boatman." Fang Zian said.

Mr. Liu was stunned, then smiled and said: "Master Fang, your family has a boat, how come you don't even have a boatman?"

Fang Zian thought for a while and said: "Boss, let me tell you clearly, this ship is not my family's ancestral property. I built this ship to buy ivory, tortoise shell spices and other things from the country to make money. I actually have nothing.

There are no boatmen or anything like that."

Mr. Liu stared blankly for a while, then pointed at Fang Zian and said, "Oh, Mr. Fang, it turns out you are a liar. I just felt like there was something wrong with you."

Fang Zian smiled bitterly and said: "Didn't I make up a story because you refused to come out? Apart from that, I'm a well-behaved person. I sincerely asked you to repair the ship, and I paid you real money.

It’s more than two thousand taels of silver. How can anyone deceive someone into taking out the money themselves? How can a liar still follow me?

Are you telling the truth? Besides, even if I lie to you, will you always benefit or suffer a loss? "

Mr. Liu thought for a while and nodded: "That's true. It turns out you want to do business in the country. Oh, you are too reckless. Do you think it is a joke? Do you know how dangerous it is to go to sea? Everyone else is too

The fleet goes together, you only have one ship, and you want to make a lot of money with one?"

Fang Zian said: "To tell you the truth, I really think so."

The old man frowned and said: "Mr. Fang, I advise you not to do this. Once the boat is repaired, you can sell it to other boats. Just this boat, it will be sold for about four thousand taels anyway, and you can still make some money. That kind of thing

Don’t take any unrealistic risk-taking ideas.”

Fang Zian shook his head and said: "No, I must do it. Otherwise, why would I bother with this? I must accomplish this. I know there are risks, but I am not afraid of risks."

The boss frowned and said, "Aren't you afraid that the boat will be destroyed and people will be killed on the way, and you will lose all your money? The boat is gone, the cargo is gone, and the people on the boat are also dead. What will you do?"

Fang Zian muttered: "I'm not afraid that the ship will be lost and the cargo will be lost, but I'm afraid that people will die. That's what I don't want to see the most. That's why I'm looking for Mr. Wan Dahai Wan Lao. I heard that he has experience in going to sea.

He is rich and his boating skills are unparalleled. Asking him to help can greatly reduce the chance of an accident."

Mr. Liu raised his head and smiled bitterly: "Do you know Wan Dahai? Do you know how old he is this year?"

Fang Zian shook his head and said, "I don't know him, and I don't know how old he is."

Mr. Liu pointed his head at himself and said: "That old man is one year older than me. He just went home to take care of himself because he was old and could no longer go to sea. Besides, that old man had a very bad temper.

You don't even know him and you invite him to go to sea? How can he be willing to go? I'll scold you."

Fang Zian was stunned and frowned: "What should I do? No matter what, I have to give it a try."

Mr. Liu shook his head and said: "You don't even have to try, he will definitely refuse."

Fang Zian frowned and thought for a while and said: "Boss, thank you for telling me this, but I still have to give it a try, otherwise I will be unwilling. Age is not a problem, as long as he is strong and strong, just like you, it will be the same.

Very strong? Even if he refuses to go out, I will ask him to recommend some people to me. I must do it to go to sea. If it doesn't work, I will recruit some people in the city and sail the boat to sea."

"Hey, you really have a very stubborn temper. Are you going to sea? Are you going to feed the fish? You are going to sea for trade, sailing for several months, and there are many dangers in the process. Do you think you are going to sea for fun? Are you looking for death?" The old boss seemed a little annoyed.

Fang Zian spread his hands and said: "There is no way. I am really stubborn. I will not give up until I achieve my goal. I will not look back until I hit the wall."

Mr. Liu glared at Fang Zian, thought for a while and said: "Hey, what's wrong with all the young people nowadays? Why don't they listen to advice? Mr. Fang, I don't want you to die at sea. This Wan Dahai

, if you want to invite him, you have invited the right person, but... you cannot invite this person, you need someone else to invite him. There is one person I know that if he invites him, Wan Dahai will definitely agree. "

Fang Zian said happily: "Oh? Who is it?"
Chapter completed!