It is said that there are 360 living beings in this world, and no one of them is isolated.
A career can be isolated, or even necessarily isolated, but business is not isolated - materials need to be purchased and channels are needed to sell them... As for materials, even in ancient times, there was such a thing as an industrial chain!
Just like Ximenqing's herbal medicine shop, it is actually equivalent to the upstream enterprises of various small medicine shops and medical clinics...
In short, by the Tang Dynasty, the handicraft industry in China was quite developed, and the industrial chain really existed.
And because currently...
While agriculture was gradually being nourished by chemical fertilizers, water conservancy, and new varieties, Li Er was also engaged in infrastructure construction. He opened his mouth to build roads and closed his mouth to build bridges. Needless to say, various dams, irrigation canals and the like.
As for infrastructure, it has been very developed in China for a long time. It is well known that human beings are the devil of the earth, and the people of China are particularly demonic. Some good people in later generations compared the Great Wall of China with the irrigation ditches of Rome. However, in fact, anything with
Anyone with knowledge knows that the Great Wall itself is a comprehensive siege, with irrigation canals as a component. It is incomparable to the ingenuity of early ancient Rome.
When Li Sheng heard what Lao Fang said, he suddenly understood...
"Ah... I understand. Are you afraid to go to sea and are you working on supporting projects?"
Li Sheng guessed this question.
When he asked this question, Li Er and others, including Fang Xuanling, who was still trying to make up a story just now, were stunned for a moment.
What is this, "supporting project"... What does this mean??
Everyone thought hard and had a vague impression in their minds... What this meant was that they did not directly go to sea to make money, but made money from maritime merchants in an indirect way? Sugarcane wine is indeed the bulk of the consumption of maritime merchants... No matter
Whether you sell it or drink it yourself at sea, these are quite large quantities of goods.
Of course, it doesn't matter. The main reason is that Li Sheng didn't recognize everyone's identities. It's okay if this big problem doesn't go wrong. Compared to this...
Li Er was still more concerned about the iron ship. After all, he came here just for this thing, so he considered it and said again, "Sir, is this iron ship true or false? Iron...can iron also build ships?"
When Li Er asked about this, Wei Zheng and others on the side all fell silent... Yes, for them, the purpose of coming here this time was to see the iron ship. After all, it was too exciting.
First of all, iron can build a ship, this kind of thing is like a sow writing a letter... No, it is as incredible as a sow flying into the sky. Secondly, if this thing is true...
That would be so exciting...
Because iron ships are different from any other kind of ships!
If warships equipped with steam engines and internal combustion engines can only move faster, then iron ships are different. Their ability to withstand wind and waves is much stronger than wooden ships, as you can see if you think about it.
Although it is heavy, it is incredible that it can float in water, but... being heavy means that it is not easily destroyed by wind and waves.
In this era, China's military power at sea has become very strong.
Let's not talk about being invincible at sea - to say so is to ask for trouble. Who knows if there is anyone stronger? Is there any military genius? For example, Zhou Yu - but at least, the maritime power of the Tang Dynasty is very strong.
, but this is certainly objective and pertinent.
What the Forbidden Army lacks most now is not ships that can quell bandits at sea and that can help the Tang Dynasty compete with enemy countries. Instead, it has returned to its original starting point - the Forbidden Army needs ships that can cut through waves.
With this kind of demand existing, there is no doubt about the value of iron ships... Of course, the premise is that this thing really exists.
And even if this thing is clearly Li Shengzheng's project, Li Er and others still find it too unbelievable.
This thing is so important that I can’t rest assured unless I see it with my own eyes.
But Li Er asked the question.
He entered an extremely nervous state.
I don't know if this iron ship really exists. If it does exist, then it will definitely occupy an extremely important position in Datang's strategic plan - Li Er clearly knows this.
It is precisely because of this that Li Er's mood at the moment is not ordinary uneasy, but even more uneasy.
But then Li Sheng waved his hand directly, "What's so strange about this? Of course iron can build ships..."
…
When Li Sheng said this, Li Er and others once again looked shocked.
The look on his face just now was one of disbelief and some kind of expectation, but he instinctively wanted to ignore his expectations, so at this moment... At this moment, it was really a knee-jerk reaction, and his brain just felt blank.
Good guy, iron can really float in water??
No matter how you think about it, it’s amazing. It’s simply...
The monarchs and ministers thought hard, but then Li Sheng shrugged, "You guys... I didn't tell you, is there really anything to make a fuss about?"
Li Er: "..."
Damn it, iron is floating in the water, my precious prince, is this kind of thing normal for you?
Not just Li Er? At this moment, Wei Zheng, Du Ruhui and others present were filled with shock.
No matter how you think about it, this is completely and absolutely impossible!
But then, Li Sheng was seen looking even more surprised.
"Holy shit..."
"Haven't you ever tried it yourself? Putting an iron pot into water can also..."
When Li Sheng said this, Li Er and others all opened their eyes wide in an instant - their minds were like lightning, remembering a lot of scenes in an instant.
Yes... Iron does not seem to be able to build ships. It sinks when it enters the water. There is also an allusion to carving a boat to find a sword, but...
Iron pots and copper basins seem to be able to sink and float in the water...
When I think about it this way, things become extremely exciting.
Because according to this calculation, not only is the large iron ship in Hangzhou probably completed, but there is even a vague possibility of mass production and even flooding everywhere!
Unbelievable and rare things like iron ships can be spread everywhere... Then the great cause of overseas expansion of the Tang Dynasty will be achieved directly.
Even strategic planning can be omitted. This is a rhythm that can lead to direct and disorderly development according to the world.
How could Li Er not be excited?
However, Li Sheng waved his hand and called the store directly to bring over an extra pair of bowls and chopsticks. Then he started eating and drinking, but at the same time he rolled his eyes at Li Er.
"Old Li, what are you guys so excited about... Iron ships have always been the trend of the times, and all ships in the future will have to be replaced by iron ships sooner or later. Besides..."
"If you are really curious, just buy it when the time comes..."
As soon as Li Sheng said this, the wine in the mouths of Li Er and others spurted out.
