Old Zhang said, taking out several drawings.

The hull that had been designed on it was actually wrapped in iron armor.

Historically, the large-scale application of steam engines was also accompanied by the emergence of steel warships.

However, iron armored ships were not used for a long time in ancient times, just because of the limited technology of iron smelting.

It is easy to rust when wrapped in leather, and a good wooden boat is no worse than ordinary iron.

Now Xia State has enough steel and an applicable steam engine, so it has long been possible to try to build large ships.

Tianyue City's industry is simple and can completely extract manpower...but it is just that there are insufficient shipbuilding technicians.

As of now, the foundation of the 18 sailors is still too low, and it can only be said to be just a matter of use.

The waters in the far north are completely usable.

If you swim up from Lake Behair, you can also reach the Lena River and Yenisei River basins with a wide range of water transportation systems.

Even the rule of Tsarist Russia in Western Siberia could be threatened.

In traditional cognition, the "navy" in Mongolia in later generations was weaker than the sky.

It was entirely true that Mongolia did not own the only "warship" in the country until the 1930s, but there was also a reason.

Because all available waters are monopolized in the hands of the Russians.

For example, the current Beihaier Lake was not in the hands of the people in the future.

In later Mongolia, there was only a considerable lake upstream of Beihaier Lake, so Mongolia could only set up a "navy" there to transport a small amount of oil.

One ship, two cannons, seven people...

This is all the assets of the Mongolian "Navy" in later generations.

However, Xia Kingdom can be coherent throughout the entire area.

Although the ice time in Gaowei area has been more than half of the year.

But in the deserted Siberian region, it is a very good choice to choose places with the best conditions to develop along the river bank.

The same was done during the Tsarist Russian invasion.

They will build large sailboats to sail along large rivers, and will find a large number of good harbors and river berths and establish permanent bases.

This is the secret of Tsarist Russia's land expansion, and it has been traveling through the deserted mountains and forests in this way, and it has been controlled to the Sea of ​​Okhotsk as far as the farthest.

"Is the harbor?"

Xu San was a little unbelievable, because of his current location, was it too early to say that he wanted to open a harbor?

"I heard it was the coastal area where Nuer used to do..."

After all, Lao Zhang is a craftsman, so he can only answer this.

But Xu San's heart was a little fluctuating when he listened to him.

It seems that the so-called harbor is just for inland watersheds.

Judging from the current situation, if the troops can reach the former Nuergan, it is most appropriate to advance to Liaobei.

It's no wonder that the king attached so much importance to ship construction.

Now that Lao Zhang is sent over, it is obvious that he wants to train a large number of craftsmen on the shore of Beihaier Lake and strengthen the training of navy.

......

Far North, Luzhuang.

Gou Sheng took Mu Yan Aguda back to the city and was warmly welcomed.

Most of the rescued Han people were settled.

However, as a spoil that needs to be shown off, the Qing army prisoners still have to parade and display them in the city.

For the subjects, I like to see such scenes the most.

The effect that can be produced is much more shocking than when the art troupe was promoted.

The Qing army generals led by Bu Yantai were driven in front, and behind were a group of Qing army flag citizens.

Although Gou Zuo didn't deliberately rob the flag-robbers, there were two or three thousand prisoners in total.

Most Jiannu had unknown fear on his face, and some were already numb.

“Central Siberia is in need of manpower.

After they marched, they all rushed to the west to repair bridges and pave roads..."

Lu Zhou looked at the dirt-covered Jiannu and waved his hand simply.

For these Jiannu, Lu Zhou had no intention of sending him to the prisoner-of-war camp, nor did he want to see dirty slaves in his city.

Sending them directly to the most remote place is the best choice.

Next is to reward all the troops and everyone is happy.

The East China Sea tribe outside the city, whether it was because Mu Yan Aguda deliberately explained it, thousands of savages received wine, meat, money and food, kowtowed and cheered outside the city, and shouted long live...

"Your Highness, this is a congratulations sent by the special envoy of the Ming Dynasty."

In the conference hall, soldiers handed over a congratulatory form.

Lu Zhou laughed silently in his hand. It was nothing more than some praising words. But the more polite these words were said, it proved that the attitude of the Ming court was more hypocritical.

In this congratulatory statement, in addition to the praise and encouragement of the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, there are also some hints...

"It seems that the court has set a heavy guard.

As far as feedback from the Hetao area is concerned, the Ming army has strengthened the checkpoints at the border.

The wind direction captured by the spies in the Central Plains has also changed."

Lu Zhou's tone was plain.

However, many of the officials under his command seemed dissatisfied.

Zhou Zheng even came out and said loudly: "Your Highness, the attitude of the court has nothing to do with us now.

General Lu was almost erasing Korchin.

There is no obstacle to our entry into Jianzhou, and there is no need to consider the weak Ming army."

"Your Highness, this is the case. Can the Ming soldiers defend the border... not necessarily?"

"I, Wang Dafang, have never seen such a shameless person!"

The remaining officials answered one after another.

Obviously, I feel disdainful of the actions of the Ming court.

Because when the previous confrontation with Jianzhou, the court often postponed it, and border officers and soldiers watched the fire from across the river.

Now that Jiannu has suffered a defeat outside the pass, he has begun to be on guard as soon as possible.

There are even hints that encourage donations?

"Okay, no need to say more.

In fact, I still respect the Emperor of Ming Dynasty very much!"

Lu Zhou gave up and everyone stopped talking and gun mode.

But what to think about in your mind.

But everyone's faces showed a look that everyone understood.

Lu Zhou just threw out the content of this congratulatory statement to test the first reaction of these people.

He was also very satisfied with the performance of these officials. At least in terms of his attitude towards the Ming Dynasty, the first reaction of these scholars was that they were already very distant.

So everyone discussed several issues of the navy's layout, and after receiving the orders, they retreated.

......

"Your Highness, someone asks for a visit."

The officials had just left, and behind the main hall, someone from the National Security Bureau came in to report.

Lu Zhou asked, "Is it the one who beat Mu Yan Agu?"

"No, it's the Ming Jinyiwei, the two original spies in our village!"

This person from the National Security Bureau is also an old man in the village, named Hu Dazhuang.

At this time, he answered, but soon knelt down on one knee and apologized: "Your Highness, your subordinate is dereliction of duty.

The two Jinyiwei were very skilled.

I was discovered while surveillance today... but they were not surprised or upset, just wanted to see Your Highness."

Hu Dazhuang looked up at Lu Zhou, but said again: "Your Highness, if you don't want to see these two people, it's better......"

Hu Dazhuang said, and made another move to wipe his neck.

"Forget it, it's okay to meet you."

After pondering for a long time, Lu Zhou nodded.

Two spies were pressed up, and the guards behind them pressed their heads with guns.

Any abnormal movement will cause your head to collapse.

The expressions on the faces of these two people looked strong, but after seeing Lu Zhou, they immediately started bowing.

"I've met King Xia.
Chapter completed!