"A gentleman's words are hard to follow. It's just a map. What do I give you?" Jin Feng replied with a smile.
It's just a map, and it would be regarded as a treasure by people in this era. In the two-yuan store in the previous life, you could buy three for five dollars, and it was much more accurate than Jin Feng's drawing.
Whenever he changed dormitories in his previous life, Jin Feng would buy three maps, one for the world, one for the country and one for the province, to paste on the wall.
There was no entertainment at that time, so Jin Feng often stared at the map in a daze, dreaming about where he would travel after earning money after graduation.
Precisely because he had seen it so much, Jin Feng had a deep impression of maps, and he also learned geography very well in high school.
Originally, he wanted to remind Zheng Chiyuan not to spread the map randomly, but seeing Zheng Chiyuan like this, Jin Feng felt that there was no need to remind him.
Sure enough, when Zheng Chiyuan heard what Jin Feng said, he immediately patted his chest and promised: "Don't worry, sir, I will keep this map as top secret. I will never share it with others without your permission!"
"Since I gave the chart to General Zheng, I naturally trust the general's character," Jin Feng first affirmed Zheng Chiyuan's character, and then said: "But sailors on long voyages must understand the contents of the chart to avoid getting lost at sea.
direction."
"Of course!" Zheng Chiyuan quickly agreed: "Sir, don't worry, I will take the families of the sailors who are sent on board to the navy camp. These brats will memorize the charts and then rot in their stomachs!"
In the feudal era, the concept of family was very important. In name, taking the family members of the subordinates to a safe place to protect them was a common method used by the powerful in the feudal era to control their subordinates, and it was also a very effective method.
Jin Feng originally built a dormitory and asked his escorts to bring his family to live in Xihewan. This was essentially the same.
The existence of the New World is of far-reaching significance and is related to Jin Feng's plans for the next few decades. No matter how careful you are, you can't be too careful.
So Jin Feng did not object to Zheng Chiyuan's proposal, but asked with a smile: "So, General Zheng promised to lend me the sailors?"
"Borrow, of course!" Zheng Chiyuan said: "Sir, he once said that every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the world, not to mention that the navy is a soldier of the Dakang.
To be honest, if Mr. Zheng just sends people out to take risks, Zheng may need to consider it. However, Mr. Zheng sends people on a long voyage to find good seeds for the people of Kangxi. This is a matter of immeasurable merit. As a man, Zheng
The soldiers of Dakang have eaten the military rations handed over by the common people for so many years, so they naturally give their full support!
Not to mention that Mr. Zheng has prepared iron-clad ships, steam engines, compasses and charts, even if Mr. Zheng is asked to lead the current fleet on a long voyage, Zheng will never frown! "
Having said this, Zheng Chiyuan stood up straight, put his right hand on his chest, and gave a military salute to Jin Feng: "Don't worry, sir, Zheng will go back immediately to form a death squad and be ready to go to war at any time!"
"General Zheng, don't worry. The iron-clad ships haven't been built yet, and long-distance voyages are no joke. After you select the sailors, I still have to train them."
Jin Feng said with a smile: "In addition, General Zheng does not need to lead the team himself. If you leave, who will be in charge of the naval camp to fight against the pirates?"
The voyage to find the New World is of great importance, and the command of the operation must be completely in the hands of one's own people.
Jin Feng asked Zheng Chiyuan to borrow sailors because he just wanted to find some helpers with sailing experience. Although Zheng Chiyuan had declared his allegiance and acted very actively when supporting Yuguan City, after all, there was too little contact and Jin Feng could not fully trust him.
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The Americas are rich in products. In the New World, if Zheng Chiyuan has a different intention and takes the sailors to occupy the New World and become king, Jin Feng can't go to the Americas to settle accounts with him, right?
Therefore, the commander of the armored ship, including the commander-in-chief of the operation to find the New World, must select people from Sichuan and Sichuan, and it is impossible to hand them over to Zheng Chiyuan.
As a veteran official, Zheng Chiyuan immediately guessed the real reason why Jin Feng rejected him.
Although there was some regret in his heart, he still quickly bowed and replied: "I will obey the arrangements of the Imperial Master!"
If he wanted help from someone but didn't fully trust him yet, Jin Feng would have felt embarrassed before and would have to give him some explanation.
However, as his status improved, Jin Feng's thoughts gradually changed. He no longer cared about the feelings of his subordinates, but only cared about whether they could complete the tasks assigned by him.
Jin Feng once reflected that this might be the thinking of a superior.
He has now begun to slowly get used to this way of thinking.
So he knew that Zheng Chiyuan had guessed his intention, but he did not explain it. Instead, he pointed at the map and said: "Then let's look at the chart next!"
"Yes!" Zheng Chiyuan quickly walked to the table.
Because of the reassurance, Zheng Chiyuan no longer forced himself to memorize the map. Instead, he followed Jin Feng's explanation and focused all his attention on the map itself.
Jin Feng took out a pencil and marked the route to the New World while explaining the precautions required for the voyage.
Zheng Chiyuan listened very attentively, and later asked Jin Feng for pen and ink and manuscript paper to record Jin Feng's reminders one by one.
By the time Jin Feng finished explaining, it was already half the morning.
"General Zheng, I have almost finished everything I can think of to say. I will think of it later and add it with you!" Jin Feng picked up the tea bowl and took a sip of tea to moisten his throat.
"Yes!" Zheng Chiyuan put away his brush and paper, his eyes filled with awe for Jin Feng.
He previously only admired Jin Feng's ability to make weapons and lead troops in battles, but after the conversation just now, Zheng Chiyuan discovered that Jin Feng's attainments in navigation were also extremely profound.
In particular, Jin Feng's method of identifying direction and location and using seawater to extract fresh water shocked Zheng Chiyuan.
"Thank you sir for your advice!" Zheng Chiyuan carefully dried the ink on the manuscript paper and then looked at the map.
After hesitating for a moment, he finally asked cautiously: "Sir, can I ask a question?"
"General Zheng, please speak." Jin Feng put down his tea bowl: "If you have any questions, just ask. If I don't know, we can find a solution together. It's better to ask now than to ask later if you encounter difficulties."
"Then let me ask," Zheng Chiyuan seemed to have made a very strong determination, pointing at the map and asked: "Sir, is this map really accurate?
I have no intention of questioning Sir, but Sir also knows the importance of nautical charts for long voyages. If there are any mistakes, the fleet may lose its way and the consequences will be disastrous!"
After saying that, he bowed and bowed solemnly: "I have the courage to ask a question, sir, please forgive me!"