Zhang Zhongjian was a little dissatisfied with Lin Xuan's plain tone and said: "Since you know, you should know that the first-generation master Tong Yuan only accepted three apprentices, but none of his three apprentices passed down this marksmanship.
, this marksmanship has been lost for hundreds of years, how can you do it?"
"I learned it." Lin Xuan said lightly.
He can't say that he inherited Zhao Yun's martial arts skills, not only the Hundred Birds Chao Feng Spear, but also Zhao Yun's own Seven Detective Snake Coil Spear.
Learned?
Zhang Zhongjian was so angry that he almost vomited blood. If you want to learn, there must be something for you to learn.
Of course Lin Xuan knew what Zhang Zhongjian wanted to know, and said: "Master, it's not convenient for me to explain the reason. I hope you can understand."
Zhang Zhongjian took a breath and said: "Everyone has his own destiny, I won't ask any more."
"Then are we still competing?" Lin Xuan looked at Zhang Zhongjian and asked.
"What a fart comparison." Zhang Zhongjian cursed in his mind.
As the saying goes, boxing is afraid of young people.
He originally thought that Lin Xuan was young and not proficient in martial arts, while he took advantage of his rich experience to show off as a master.
However, Lin Xuan is not only a proficient in marksmanship, he can even master the lost Hundred Birds Chaofeng Spear. How can he compare?
Maybe he can suppress Lin Xuan with his many years of experience.
But after all, he is old, and as time goes by, he will definitely fall into a disadvantage, and then he will be embarrassed.
"Ahem." Zhang Zhongjian coughed twice, covering up his embarrassment, and said: "Your martial arts are very good, there is no need to compete."
"Then master, take a look and see if there are any deficiencies in my marksmanship, and give me pointers so that I can correct them," Lin Xuan said with a smile.
Although he didn't know what Zhang Zhongjian was thinking, Lin Xuan had a rough guess.
Lin Xuan didn't mind embarrassing him.
When Zhang Zhongjian heard this, he almost spit out a mouthful of old blood.
Advice? What advice should I give?
He does know some marksmanship, but compared to the Hundred Birds Wind Gun, he can't even lift his shoes.
Although Zhang Zhongjian's martial arts skills are extraordinary, even his most proficient sword skills are not considered advanced.
It's just that his extraordinary talent, coupled with his experience in the world, make up for his lack of sword skills.
"I don't know much about marksmanship. I have nothing to teach you." Zhang Zhongjian said.
Lin Xuan curled his lips, he really wanted to save face.
When Zhang Zhongjian saw Lin Xuan's expression, his eyes twitched and he said, "I'm going to stay at Li's house for a few days, and I'll come back in a few days."
There's nothing he can do, it's really embarrassing, he really has no shame staying here.
"No, master, I still have something to discuss with you." Lin Xuan said quickly.
Zhang Zhongjian asked: "What's the matter?"
"Master, can you help me train some sailors?" Lin Xuan said with a smile on his face.
Lin Xuan has always had the idea of operating overseas, but he really doesn't understand navigation.
Ships and everything else are easy to solve. The shipbuilding skills of the Tang Dynasty are very advanced in this era. In the future, the system may also reward ship blueprints.
But just having ships and no people is not enough. At this time, navigation technology in the Tang Dynasty was not developed, and there were no talents in this field at all.
But Zhang Zhongjian was able to travel overseas and build a country. His navigation skills must be very high.
Lin Xuan also considered this aspect when he became his disciple.
Zhang Zhongjian frowned slightly and said, "Why do you want a sailor?"
"Going to sea, overseas is a treasure land for Datang." Lin Xuan said with a smile.
"Treasure land?" Zhang Zhongjian was stunned and said: "This is the first time I have heard this statement. There are indeed some things overseas that are rare to the Tang Dynasty but are rare and common overseas. But calling it a treasure land is a bit exaggerated.
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"That's because you haven't found the place. The spices that were very precious in the Tang Dynasty are everywhere on some overseas islands, just like weeds." Lin Xuan said with a smile.
The spices mentioned in ancient times refer to agarwood, white sandalwood, rose, clove, cinnamon, pepper, etc.
Spices have been integrated into the lives of ancient people in all aspects.
In addition to worshiping gods, offering sacrifices to ancestors, coaxing clothes, and making rouge and gouache, spices are all needed.
However, the Tang Dynasty was not rich in spices, most of which were imported from abroad.
Therefore, the spices of the Tang Dynasty were very precious.
Zhang Zhongjian swallowed, his eyes widened, and he said, "Are you telling the truth?"
Although he has built a country, he is also short of money.
The island he occupied was not rich in soil and minerals, and the people's lives were very difficult.
Lin Xuan nodded and said: "Of course it is true."
Zhang Zhongjian grabbed Lin Xuan and asked: "Where is the island you mentioned?"
Lin Xuan shook his head: "I don't know."
Zhang Zhongjian was so angry that he almost yelled, "You don't know how to talk nonsense."
"Aren't you afraid that I will take it all for you?" Zhang Zhongjian looked at Lin Xuan suspiciously.
Lin Xuan spread his hands and said, "Master, I really don't know."
He had only heard of it, and he had never been overseas, so he didn't know which island it was.
"You want to build a fleet to go to sea just based on some rumors? Do you think going to sea is that simple? Do you know how much it will cost just for the ships?" Zhang Zhongjian said angrily.
Although wood was used for shipbuilding in ancient times, cutting down the wood, transporting it, and manufacturing it all cost a lot of money.
Lin Xuan said calmly: "I know all this, but compared to the gains, these are nothing."
According to Lin Xuan's estimation, the cost of a ship that can go to sea should be between 5,000 and 10,000 yuan.
But the sea is not calm, and ancient technology has no way of predicting the weather.
Taking into account possible losses, there is no way to play without a lot of money.
But is Lin Xuan short of money?
Going overseas to find wealth is one thing, but more importantly, finding a place to settle overseas.
The country founded by Zhang Zhongjian might be a good place.
But Zhang Zhongjian has many apprentices. Will they let Lin Xuan go grab food?
"You are right, but you only heard about it. How can you be sure that you can find the island you mentioned?" Zhang Zhongjian said.
Lin Xuan smiled and said: "Life is full of uncertainties. When the master went to sea, didn't he go there with a certain death intention?"
Zhang Zhongjian was startled. Yes, he chose to go to sea in the first place. He knew nothing about overseas and went there with the hope of death.
Now I am not as decisive as Lin Xuan.
I am really old.
"Okay, you said I can help you, but I want to cooperate with you. I want to personally lead the team to explore." Zhang Zhongjian's eyes showed a hint of excitement.
Over the years since establishing a country overseas, he has always felt that something is missing.
Only now did Zhang Zhongjian realize that he was full of adventurous spirit and was not someone who stayed in one place at all.
Is there anything more exciting than exploring unknown waters?
Lin Xuan was stunned and said: "Master, this is not possible, it is too dangerous."
Zhang Zhongjian waved his hand and said: "I will cooperate with you. You will send someone to teach them sailing skills. You will pay to build the ship, and I will take them out to sea to explore. I will only get 20% of the profit."
Nothing comes out, but you want 20% of the income, how much?
In Lin Xuan's opinion, it's not much at all. The most important thing in sailing is the ship and experience.
Zhang Zhongjian’s skills are priceless, and there is no problem if he accounts for 20%.
"Master, 20% is too little, let's say 30%." Lin Xuan thought for a while and said.
Don't look at the 10% increase. If you really find the island he mentioned, 10% will represent a huge amount of wealth.