From Chief to Ball

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To reform the navy, it requires many factors.Shipbuilding, sailing, sailor training, tactical reform, captain's tactical awareness, the junior officer system of the Naval Academy...all of these need to be changed, and it is completely impossible to form combat effectiveness in a few years.

As long as there is no problem with the brains of the upper layer, it is difficult to make such a big move in the overall situation.

However, for the Army, this is a rare opportunity, and they will definitely seize this opportunity.

This is a conflict of interests, and it seems to be a reasonable and sincere struggle for the interests of the country, especially after it is justified by arithmetic and scientific arguments.

Chen Jian is not qualified to participate in it at all, all he can do is take refuge as a pawn.The flintlock gun and bayonet can be quickly integrated into the land warfare system, and the effect is obvious and immediate; but the sailing battleship idea requires a long process, and the century-old navy is not a joke.

In the future, it will be beneficial for the navy to get out of the fog, so naturally the army must be brought in ahead of schedule.

As for being used as a gun, there is no need to worry, unless the army completely loses power, it is impossible to sell yourself.

Once it expands abroad in the future, several elite armies dominated by wealthy owner farmers Liang Jiazi will definitely stay in the country. As real estate owners, owner farmers are naturally stable and conservative, and they are basically the main force to suppress various changes or turmoil.

And those colonial troops are basically migrant workers because they are cheap.They are more thirsty for wealth, and are more susceptible to the propaganda of various enlightenment ideas. After they retire, they will be the main force in colonizing colonies. Correspondingly, they are more likely to accept some anti-traditional ideas-instead of returning to China and continuing to work as migrant workers, It's better to make a fortune in the colonies-correspondingly, they are more resistant to ideas such as monotheism, clan stability, and order.

Now the conflict of interests between the sea and the land stems from the top-down belief that the war is about to end and permanent peace will usher in, so they all want to grab more benefits for their side before the permanent peace comes—a large number of people The public wasteland land is not allocated, one is because human resources are still relatively scarce, and the other is as a reward after the war to prevent dissatisfaction among the soldiers.

And once it is discovered that there is another world in another world, none of this is a problem, and even some bloodless reforms can be carried out smoothly: contradictions are diluted by the new world, human resources are more expensive, and some basic social security may be reduced under the impetus of partisan politics. Finished with a little bloodshed.

The contradiction between man and man is relatively reduced, while the contradiction between man and the conquest of nature and productivity is on the rise, which is the most suitable time for the great development of machines.

Otherwise, the population is so large that manpower is cheaper than machines or animal power. Unless there is an organizational force that forces change from top to bottom, it will be difficult to evolve naturally, and it can only fall into involution and capital dispersion.

Fortunately, these issues are still far away now, and there is no need for the clansmen to think beyond the times. Chen Jian is just using the current situation to grow his strength enough to be qualified to think about or make suggestions on these things.

After eating, sleeping, waking up, eating and waiting for a day and a night, someone finally entered the cell again, but it was replaced by two people that Chen Jian didn't know or have seen before.

He asked Chen Jian a lot of questions, from birth to parents to family, and Chen Jian answered them all truthfully.

But at the end of the questioning, the two left. Until the next evening, a few more people came in.

He didn't have a sullen face after he came in, and his attitude seemed very gentle. He was wearing a weird black military uniform, and he didn't know what his origin was.

Chen Jiangang was about to stand up, but the leader was kind, waved his hand and said, "Sit down. I want to ask you something, is your flying balloon the same as the flying lantern?"

"Yes."

"How high can it fly? How long will it take to prepare? Is it clear from above?"

"It can fly a few hundred steps. It may take a long time to prepare. From the top, if there is no fog below, it is indeed very clear, and the situation of the mountains and rivers is in the eyes."

The person who asked the question nodded and said with a smile: "Now your flying ball is making a lot of noise in the city and has aroused the interest of many people. To be honest, I saw it the other day. I was really surprised and envious. You are a businessman. , is a disciple of the palace again, let me ask the merchant a question first, is there anyone in the world who is willing to fly with this thing?"

"Of course there is. After all, flying to the sky is the dream of many people."

"Well. You are a disciple of the Academy. I went to the Academy yesterday to ask your husband, and I heard a lot about you. You are young and promising, and you can leave your name on the Shrine of the Worthy at a young age. Not bad. Your family background is also Innocent, and my father is an officer who has been promoted with solid military merits, so he can definitely trust him."

Chen Jian didn't know what this man meant, so he could only listen in silence.

After saying this, the person who asked the question took out a few pieces of paper and handed them to Chen Jian, saying, "Look at it."

Chen Jian unfolded and read it several times carefully, feeling very excited.

There are three sheets of paper in total.

The first is a license for an ordnance workshop, allowing Chen Jian to open an ordnance workshop in Mincheng.There are good iron mines there, and there are also some arsenals for making gun barrels or armor, so it's convenient to be nearby.

In the first year, Chen Jian needed to provide [-] flintlock guns and matching spears. The military purchased them at a price of [-] silver coins each as proposed by Chen Jian.But the country will send some craftsmen to enter, and strictly monitor the whereabouts of these guns.

The second is the special trade license that Chen Jian dreamed of, which allows Chen Jian to go to Qi to conduct trade, but cannot smuggle contraband.

The list of contraband was a large sheet of paper, and included everything from logs used to make ship keels to saltpeter guns.

The third is the license for armed guards. In order to deal with the harassment of pirates on the sea, Chen Jian is allowed to organize a group of guards. In addition, cannons can be installed on merchant ships.

These three cards were things that Chen Jian urgently needed, but after getting them, he was a little worried. If it was just like this, there would be no need for so many people to inquire. This is not a big deal.

Sure enough, after Chen Jian had finished reading it, the person who asked the question smiled and said, "These benefits make ordinary people jealous when they see them. I gave them to you. One is to commend you for your dedication to the country. Two...of course, I have given it to you." Something else."

Chen Jian twitched his cheeks, and said with a wry smile, "Isn't it about losing your head?"

"What kind of businessman are you afraid of death? When traveling to and from Qi, we often encounter storms, and ship wrecks and fatalities are even more common, but how many people have sharpened their heads to drill in because of the high profits? Not to mention those who risked being shot. Smugglers."

Chen Jian snorted and said helplessly, "I don't necessarily have to go by myself, do I?"

"You don't have to go by yourself in the future, but you still have to go by yourself the first few times. Since someone likes your flying ball, you can use this excuse to lure some nobles from Qi to play this entertainment. They usually lead Huang Qingcang to hunt Riding a horse and flying into the sky is even more exciting. You are famous in the academy, and there are also grand masters there, so you will be very welcome if you go."

"Why do you do this? In this way, people who are not from Qi have also learned it?"

The person who asked the question laughed and said: "After all, this thing is just a pre-emptive skill. With our size, if it comes to the day of fighting, this kind of pre-emptive skill may allow them to win a battle, but it will not win the battle." The whole war. It’s like a flintlock gun. If we use it, even if it’s kept secret, it won’t be long before it’s passed on. There’s no need to control it so strictly, and we can’t control it.”

Chen Jian probably guessed what he was going to do, and frowned slightly.

This small action was clearly seen by the other party, and he secretly praised him in his heart, pointing to a tall and thin man beside him and said: "His name is Wang Zhe, he is proficient in geometric measurement, and he is also a good drafter in the army. Follow you to organize flying balls." In the name of the club, play and draw something in Qi State."

Wang Zhe stepped forward and saluted Chen Jian, and when Chen Jian returned the salute, he took a peek.

The man was a head taller than he was, but extremely thin, as long as a log, with a sunburnt complexion.Although thin, but not weak, the veins on the back of the hand are bulging, the palm is huge and the fingers are thick, it can be seen that he is also a person who is away all year round.

There is no need to explain any more, the man said again: "Don't be afraid, if something happens, we will catch you, and nothing will happen."

After speaking, he approached Chen Jian, patted Chen Jian on the shoulder in a friendly manner, and said, "You are the best candidate. It would be difficult to be convincing if someone else went to play flying ball. You are a businessman on the surface, but you are also Those who are dedicated to the country are reliable. Besides, I have also heard about you. You have endless ideas and ideas, and you are also a disciple of the academy. We have also seen your advertisements scattered all over the sky. We have also heard about something that shocked the world, man of the hour, Qi will naturally know about you."

"Qi also has great learning, and those noble descendants are also well-educated. I think your ability will make them admire you, and it will be easier to get in touch with them. Exchange lectures, and have fun by the way. Don't those people want to ask for something?" Exciting? How can someone who can fly into the sky be an ordinary person? Not only will they not think too much, but they will also thank you for bringing some fun to their boring life."

"Besides, you are absolutely safe. Don't worry about Wang Zhe, and act cautiously. No matter what, you won't be involved. You don't need to participate in it. Just do your business normally. You should give lectures and do business. In business, play when you want to play, and make money when you want to make money."

Chen Jian glanced at Wang Zhe, who was silent, and asked with a smile, "It's nothing. It's my wish to do something for the country. I just don't know Brother Wang... how good is this map drawing?"

"It's okay."

"Where's the chart?"

"Understood."

"Mountains and rivers?"

"good."

Chapter 95 Don't forget the original promise

Hearing these modest words, Chen Jian was secretly delighted, clapped his hands and said: "I just like such a humble person. Anyone who understands a little bit must know a lot. That's it, but I have a condition. "

"Go ahead."

"When will I go? I'm afraid I'll have to wait until I have time to build momentum in advance. Otherwise, it will be a bit abrupt."