Daqin: A buff of incredible comprehension

"Earlier today, you said you wanted to build a school in the city?" Mi Ying asked.

"Yeah, that's right."

She then asked, "You also said you would hire teachers... Can I try it too?"

"It's just basic teaching content. You don't need to be particularly proficient in knowledge. You can come if you want."

"I'm free at home anyway, so I can manage the children in the school for you."

She expressed her wish.

"You?" ** stared at her in confusion, wondering if his wealthy life wasn't comfortable enough for him. Why did he take on this job?

"I can do it," Mi Ying explained, "Knowledge of written language is universal. There will be no problem with what you learned in Chu." She tried to prove her ability.

"I know my aunt's abilities, but you have to consider that it is not easy to take care of a child."

"I understand, it'll be fine," she agreed.

Looking at the other person's serious eyes, he could only smile and nod to confirm: "That's good."

"Let's get on with business."

"Wait, I'll ask you to clean up the dishes later." Mi Ying picked up the dishes and left the room, and he couldn't help shaking his head.

"etc……"

"Well, if Li Shiman had said that when I mentioned that I wanted to arrange a marriage for you..."

"Please help me get rid of it."

"Why?" ** asked a natural question.

After a while, Mi Ying turned around and said softly:

"When I returned to the palace with Li Shiman not long ago, I had already explained to my sister

** Standing at the podium, with a white-painted concrete wall behind him, he talked incessantly about his plan.

"old……"

"Cough cough."

Xiang Lixi coughed suddenly, interrupting his intention to address the emperor as his father-in-law. How could he dare to call himself his father-in-law when the First Emperor was just outside the door?

"Sir Chen, please forgive me for being late." Xiang Lixi showed a hint of apology on his serious face and bowed.

"Master, please sit down."

"Everyone is waiting for your decision." The disciples responded respectfully.

Everyone present was Qin Mo's **, and when they saw Xiang Li Xi, they naturally stood up and saluted.

** He chuckled, thinking that Xiang Li Xi was just an experienced official who was showing off, not realizing that the First Emperor had already followed him.

"Please take a seat, Shangshu Ling."

After everyone fell silent, ** pointed at the blackboard with a wooden stick and continued, "This is the largest warship of the Qin Navy - the Tower Ship."

"It's twelve feet long and one foot six feet wide, and can accommodate more than ninety people."

"Although the shapes of sea vessels are slightly different, their sizes are similar."

"This shows that our country's shipbuilding industry already has a solid foundation. I once boasted before Your Majesty that I would build a giant ship thirty meters long by the end of the year, but it would only be twice as large as the current one."

Qin Mo's disciples were already familiar with the tower ships in the painting; after all, they had personally designed and built them. The Qin army was renowned throughout the world, not only for its valor and skill in battle, but also for its navy.

Fusu whispered to Ying Zheng, "Your Majesty, you work hard day and night for state affairs. Even if you make mistakes occasionally, it's all for the sake of the country."

"Humph."

Ying Zheng thought for a moment, his mood calming down a bit. He knew that if the enemy really brought artillery into the city or even opened fire on the Xianyang Palace, the consequences would be disastrous. Fusu's words helped him to suppress his anger for the time being.

"Great! Even if we need to build a giant boat sixty feet long, it won't be difficult with your help." Deer Immortal Weng stood up and gave a thumbs up. Crane Immortal Weng also agreed.

Qin Mo's disciples, on the other hand, showed discontent and dissatisfaction in their eyes, as their duties did not involve shipbuilding.

"The 32-zhang-long thousand-year-old cypress tree has been prepared!" ** made a gesture, interrupting Xiang Lixi's words.

"This wood is specially prepared for the main hall of the palace, right?" Xiang Lixi's face was pale and his voice trembled.

When Ying Zheng heard this from outside, his mind suddenly became clear: "So he wants to tear down all the pillars of the palace?"

Fusu was about to defend him but was stopped by his father's stern look.

** When Xiang Lixi mentioned the piece of wood, he suddenly remembered that it was the pillar of the new palace, and he thought to himself that something was wrong.

"Lord Lu, do you think it is necessary to inform His Majesty first?" a colleague asked cautiously.

** said calmly, "No rush. It won't be too late to submit your request once the blueprint is completed."

At this moment, the room was silent. The First Emperor pushed open the door and walked in slowly.

** He quickly stepped forward and bowed prostrate himself: "Your humble servant greets your majesty."

Others were also shocked by the sudden scene and quickly bowed in greeting.

"You are so short-sighted, only caring about the trivial matters at hand." ** He calmed down and continued, "Your Majesty cares about the lives of the people of the world."

The First Emperor said with a smile, "I appreciate your kindness." Then he turned to his ministers and announced, "No need to be polite."

** said somewhat awkwardly: "I wonder when His Majesty will arrive?"

"Just now when we mentioned using a giant tree as the dragon skeleton."

Although the First Emperor's expression remained calm, he could already see the clue in Fusu's eyes. "I have misused palace property without permission. Please punish me."

Ying Zheng waved his hand and said, "Since you have such good intentions, I will not pursue the matter this time."

The First Emperor shook his head slightly and said, "This huge ship was originally needed by the imperial family. How can it be embezzled?"

"Besides, this ship can sail across the vast oceans. Isn't it much better than just sitting idle in a palace?"

"how?"

"You think I care?" Ying Zheng laughed out loud: "I completely understand what you said."

The other party keenly noticed that the First Emperor's face twitched slightly. He subconsciously clenched his fists a little tighter, as if he was really distressed.

In ancient times, large trees were not uncommon, but wood that was over 60 meters tall, straight and strong, and suitable for the main beams of the main hall was a rare treasure. The new palace had been planned for many years, and now its two most important pillars were being used to form the keel. It would be a lie to say that I wasn't heartbroken. But one thing is true:

What Ying Zheng really wanted was not the majestic palace in Xianyang. In order to rule the world, he was willing to give up even the Afang Palace.

After a brief commotion, the First Emperor and Fusu did not leave. Instead, they found seats in the front row and listened to the details of the construction of the giant ship with other officials.

After such a huge investment, you must be clear about the final outcome, right?

** He surveyed the courtiers, his expression remaining calm. The others, however, were visibly more nervous. "Now that we have the keel, the standards for the remaining wood can be relaxed appropriately."

"What does the Minister think?"

Minister Xiangli finally understood why it couldn't be called 'Old Mount Tai'—it was His Majesty who had come. "Well, the planks, masts, and ribs can all be cut locally," he added. "Mister Chen, where would you like to build this massive vessel? The Wei River is too shallow to accommodate such a massive vessel."

Chen Fuling responded: "I have considered it. I plan to build it in batches according to the components and assemble it along the coast." Everyone was puzzled, so Chen Fuling continued to explain.

"Nowadays, there are a large number of water-powered vehicles around Xianyang. With a little improvement, they can quickly cut boards and punch holes, saving time."

"The task must be completed before the end of this year, and all aspects must move forward in parallel."

When mentioning shipbuilding techniques, he mentioned Xiangli by name, "Shangshu Xiangli and the Qin Mo craftsmen have all studied this. However, most of the ships of the Great Qin Kingdom are currently used on inland rivers. Building large, fast, and stable seagoing vessels requires further adjustments to find the optimal design."

"We can conduct a trial run with a small model in the Wei River to test its effectiveness when the wind is high and the waves are rough. I will provide support and assistance."

These words finally made Xiang Lixi feel a little relieved.

"Tian Zhou is responsible for modifying the waterwheel, cutting the planks, and processing the wood."

Tian Zhou gladly accepted the task: "Yes, sir!"

"The waterproof materials such as tung oil, paint and asphalt after refining kerosene are in the charge of Masters Lao He and Lao Lu. If leakage occurs, the consequences will be unimaginable!" After hearing this, everyone immediately took the order and left.

"So, what's needed for sailing..." Before Chen Fuling could finish, Xiang Lixi asked, "Do you want to manufacture the parts first and then transport them to the seaside for assembly?"

Chen Fuling praised him, saying, "The Minister is truly wise. What he said is exactly what I want. This way we can utilize the manpower and technical resources of Xianyang without delaying the construction schedule."

Thinking of the risks of transporting thousands of pieces of timber downstream, Minister Xiangli suddenly felt a surge of worry. He was concerned about the inconveniences of actual operation. But then, Jian ** confidently said, "Once the model is completed, we will scale up the drawings, mark the dimensions, and allow for repairs."

"As long as the dimensions are accurate, even a slight discrepancy can be made up." Xiang Lixi remained skeptical. "Mr. Chen, is such a precise requirement possible? You know, even the slightest discrepancy can affect the overall situation."

** He said with great confidence: "The Iron and Steel Company will specially customize a batch of measuring tools with unified standards to ensure the accuracy of each piece of material; and ample room for adjustment will be left during manufacturing."

Shangshu Xiangli remained silent. Although he was not convinced, he no longer opposed it.

"If this system is truly implemented successfully, it will save future generations countless troubles," Chen Fuling said firmly. "We should use pen and paper to record our experiences, not just axes and saws; we should use standards and diagrams to convey our skills."

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze seemed to freeze, realizing the potential for significant change behind this speech. Perhaps the Qin Dynasty's finest craftsmen began to re-evaluate the way their skills were passed down.

"We need to not only build a few ships, but also mass-produce them and establish a systematic production process!" He emphasized, "Only in this way can we live up to the Emperor's dedication to this project."

The First Emperor nodded with satisfaction, agreeing with this idea. "Let's do as you say."

"Even if it means destroying those two pieces of information, I will not hesitate."

"Even if it is not completed by the end of the year, it doesn't matter if it is delayed for a few days." Ying Zheng said, showing his magnanimity.

Chen Fuling was delighted when he heard this.

Chu Mo's craftsmen are all future experts, professors and academicians. They should focus on scientific research and providing strategic guidance. How can they be busy with mud, bricks, tiles and axes all day long?

Deer and Crane breathed a sigh of relief, glancing at each other. Lord Chen was truly a man of great foresight, even arranging such an assignment with such ease!

Building a giant ship is a meritorious deed, and he alone was responsible for such a good thing! Qin Shi Huang spoke, and the pressure was instantly relieved, and the burden on the craftsmen was also relieved.