Chapter 314

Huang Huang Chengyan accepted the order happily.

This was not a difficult task to complete.

"In addition,"

Su Xuan spoke again, "I need you to build new-style shipyards in Dongting, Xiangyang, Jiangxia, and other places, and gradually improve the supporting industrial chains."

"In the future, third-generation seagoing ship technology alone will not be enough to satisfy my future needs for seagoing ships and naval warfare."

"So, lay out the plans and prepare in advance!"

"Lest we be in a panic and too busy to touch the ground when we need them in the future."

"Prepare early, and we can be more composed in the future."

"Of course, the most suitable place for the new-style shipyards I envision is actually in suitable coastal port areas."

"Unfortunately, we do not have coastal territory for the time being."

"Perhaps, after taking Taking Jiaozhou and the Indochina Peninsula, we can find suitable places there to build new-style shipyards."

"As for here, let us treat it as a prototype to accumulate relevant experience and, at the same time, cultivate suitable talent!"

In the future, whether it is moving west into Southeast Asia, South Asia, or even Europe and Africa, or moving east into the Pacific to take North and South America, more advanced ships and related navigation technology will be needed.

As for navigation technology, Su Xuan was not worried at all. He was a cheater; he could fully recall relevant memories from his previous life and then combine them with his heaven-defying comprehension to perfect and even upgrade them.

In fact, he had already done so. He had already perfected and created a complete set of navigation technology and technologies like the sextant, and had even built some.

It was just that they were not needed before.

"Is that so? I understand! I will complete this matter well!"

Huang Huang Chengyan knew part of Su Xuan's plans for the future, so naturally, he had no objections and nodded in agreement.

"Good! Work hard! Thank you for your hard work!"

"Rest assured, there will be no lack of merit for you!"

Su Xuan patted Huang Huang Chengyan's shoulder with a smile.

It was thanks to recruiting Huang Huang Chengyan back then that he also gained the support of the Huang family!

Otherwise, the development of the Ordnance Department and the Ministry of Works, as well as the accumulation of technology over these years, would not have been so smooth.

Of course, Huang Huang Chengyan himself also enjoyed it.

It could be considered a win-win situation.

"By the way! Why haven't I seen that girl Huang Yueying today? Doesn't she always like to follow you?"

Su Xuan looked around and asked curiously.

"Hey! Don't mention it!"

Huang Huang Chengyan looked depressed and said, "This girl recently said that my progress is too slow and that she can no longer learn anything from me, so she abandoned me and ran to learn from the Old Master! What an arrogant stinky girl!"

"If it weren't for the fact that I have to manage many affairs most of the time, would I lose to her in research? It is simply nonsensical, humph!"

Clearly, Huang Huang Chengyan was very angry about this, feeling that he, as a father, had no face.

"Haha!"

Su Xuan and Su Yu could not help but laugh: "Cousin, are you still angry with Huang Yueying? By the way! How is the Old Master's health recently? I haven't seen him for several months."

"He is doing great!"

Huang Huang Chengyan smiled and said, "With the divine arts and cultivation resources you provided, I feel he is getting younger as he lives, and his lifespan has been extended quite a bit."

"Plus, with so much technology and knowledge he is interested in to learn and study, he doesn't know how comfortable his life is every day."

"If this continues, I feel it won't be a problem for him to live another few hundred years."

"If you continue to research and develop, maybe one day he will follow you to immortality!"

Speaking of this, Huang Huang Chengyan only felt emotion and gratitude in his heart.

Emotion that Su Mu gave birth to a good son.

Emotion that their Huang family made the most correct choice back then.

Otherwise, how could they have today's achievements and glory?

"Haha! That would be great!"

Su Xuan laughed heartily and said, "The Old Master is a tech geek, his mind is also very flexible, and his talent in technology is not low. There will be many places where he is needed in the future!"

"I cannot bear to part with him; it is better for him to live."

In this day and age, it is not easy to find such a technical expert.

"Hehe! If the Old Master knew you said that, he would surely be very happy, right?"

Huang Huang Chengyan smiled knowingly.

Afterward, after Su Xuan, Huang Huang Chengyan, and Su Yu finalized the matter of the seagoing ships, they went to the Jiangling Navy and found Gan Ning, telling him about the naval fleet and the future plans to attack Taking Jiaozhou and the Indochina Peninsula.

Then, he encouraged him: "The naval fleet will use the most advanced warships of our army and will be at the forefront of the battle."

"It will launch the first naval battle in history."

"As for the commander of this fleet, I have my eyes on you and Zhou Tai. Next, it depends on the performance of you two in the coming half year!"

"Whoever performs better will be the commander of this naval fleet in the future. Do you understand?"

As for why Wen Pin was not chosen?

For one thing, Wen Pin was still needed to command the Xiangyang Navy.

For another! Su Xuan still hoped to give young people more opportunities.

At the same time, Wen Pin was steady, but precisely because of this, he lacked a bit of vigor and the spirit of adventure.

The navy was newly created, and there was no precedent for naval warfare. It was more in line with Su Xuan's wishes to have young people with more drive and a spirit of adventure serve as naval commanders.

"Understood!"

Gan Ning was excited and bowed, saying, "This subordinate will definitely not fail the Lord's high expectations! I, Gan Ning, am determined to be the commander of this first naval fleet!"

"Haha! Very good!"

Su Xuan patted Gan Ning's shoulder with a smile and said, "That is the spirit I want! Then I will look forward to your performance and Zhou Tai's performance! I hope you will not disappoint me!"

"Understood!"

— Author's Notes —

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