Daming: Grandpa Emperor, please get up and sit on my throne!

Song Zhongze retreated silently.

Ma Sanbao knew that his master always had his own ideas, so he didn't ask any more questions about Yuan Gong and Zhu Di. Instead, he smiled and responded to Zhu Yunhuan's small talk: "Chili... Your Majesty, don't worry. I already have an idea for the treasure ship that will go out to sea this time."

"After all, the sea is different from inland rivers. The winds are strong and the waves are huge. These days, I have been working day and night, reading many books on shipbuilding and navigation, and have made some improvements to the original hull."

"A wider hull will better withstand wind and waves. Transverse bulkheads will be installed within the hull to separate the cabins into many independent compartments, reducing the risk of the treasure ship accidentally running aground and sinking at sea. Also... I already have some preliminary ideas for the structure and materials of the sails and oars. After I conduct some tests on a small prototype ship, I will present the results to Your Majesty!"

"This time, I will definitely visit South America and North America, as Your Majesty mentioned! I will bring back all the peppers, potatoes, corn, gold, rubber, and more!"

When talking about this, Ma Sanbao's face was full of joy, and his pair of clear and clean eyes seemed to be emitting a sparkling light.

Historically, Zheng He was able to devote his entire life to the sea and return from seven voyages to the West. This was obviously not supported by just an imperial order. He himself must have been a person who yearned for the stars and the sea and had infinite enthusiasm for it.

Talk about it.

Although Zhu Yunhuan's physical age is much younger than Ma Sanbao, his experience and psychological age are much older.

Seeing Ma Sanbao like this.

Zhu Yunhuan couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth, his eyes filled with relief.

Suddenly, I felt that... the person in front of me... seemed to overlap with the figure I had seen in textbooks, articles, and materials in my previous life.

He is fresher, younger, more enthusiastic and energetic than the textbooks.

And Zheng He in this era.

After seeing Zhu Yunhuan's simple drawing of a world map that includes "seven continents, five oceans"..., I will definitely go further and further.

Even though Zhu Yunhuan did not have such a strong memory to memorize the entire world map.

But a rough outline.

It was enough to plant a very vibrant seed in Zheng He's heart.

"And... the 'naval guns' Your Majesty mentioned earlier, I also considered when designing the hull. I just don't know what a naval gun that can be installed on a ship would look like. If I want to make the two fit together, its weight, shape... all need to be considered and adjusted, which makes me a bit troubled."

Ma Sanbao hadn't forgotten the idea Zhu Yunhuan had originally proposed—the military power of ships! Outsiders might think His Majesty was a "tyrant," but he knew his master was a man of his word, never speaking without purpose. Since his master had said so, then it must work!

I said a lot without letting anything go.

Ma Sanbao then realized that he had lost his composure by mentioning the sea voyage, and quickly stopped talking and apologized, "Your servant... Your servant forgot about the situation for a moment, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Of course, Zhu Yunhuan didn't care about this.

When doing something, interest is the most important thing, let alone something as large-scale as an ocean voyage. As the leader of this matter, Zheng He was active, energetic, and enthusiastic, which was the state that Zhu Yunhuan could most easily see.

"It doesn't matter."

"There's no one else here."

"Back when we were in the Eastern Palace, weren't you also so excitedly telling me about the book you found outside?"

Zhu Yunxun said in a gentle voice.

Although an emperor must have the majesty of an emperor, he must also have some humanity. Zhu Yunhuan is not a rigid and arrogant person, so there is nothing wrong with him speaking like this.

However, a glimmer of light shone faintly in Ma Sanbao's eyes: "Your Majesty, I thank you for your kindness! Even if I have to be torn to pieces or buried in the belly of a fish, I will definitely find the new continent that Your Majesty mentioned!"

Zhu Yunhuan habitually treated this kind of thing as normal.

But Ma Sanbao is a person who was born in this era. The concepts of identity, respect and inferiority are deeply engraved in everyone's heart.

This is the situation.

Ma Sanbao naturally felt a warmth and enthusiasm in his heart, and his determination became even stronger...

"Eat some vegetables, eat some vegetables." This made Zhu Yunhuan feel uncomfortable, so he said hurriedly.

at the same time.

He pondered in his mind, "Speaking of naval guns... the most important one is definitely this cannon. I've been busy lately, so I've put this matter on hold... I need to put steelmaking on the agenda."

Just as he was thinking this.

A shrill voice from a young eunuch rang out from outside the vermilion lacquer gate: "Your Majesty, the Minister of Works, Lord Qin, requests an audience!"

Ma Sanbao immediately wiped his eyes, calmed down his emotions, and stood up.

Zhu Yunhuan raised his eyebrows and whispered, "Why do they say this person can't stand being talked about..." Then he said loudly, "Announce!"

Not long after.

The vermilion lacquered door was pushed open with a creaking sound.

Qin Kui, the Minister of Works, dressed in a crimson official robe, slowly walked in: "Your Majesty!"

"What's the matter?" Zhu Yunhuan asked.

"Your Majesty, I have two matters to attend this audience."

"Firstly, although the Ministry of Works has been overwhelmed with work these days, Your Majesty previously ordered the construction of brick kilns, and I dare not fall behind. Now that a sufficient number of brick kilns have been built, they are ready to be used to burn bricks at any time. Your Majesty is planning to build a palace. Would you like to incorporate Taoist equipment into it? I can prepare in advance, so I came to ask."