In this world, ships that cannot be successfully built on the Blue Planet due to technological limitations can become a reality here.
Chu Fan knew clearly that if the State of Wei already had ships that were more powerful and advanced than this one, then there would be no need for them to invest huge financial and material resources to build new ships on this basis.
Chu Anping replied, "Your Majesty, judging from this blueprint, we in Wei do not have such a ship. However, it is unknown whether the big families in the Central Continent have similar ships. However, from the intelligence we have, no similar ships have appeared in the Shengwu Continent.
The data on the blueprints indicate that this vessel's design is extremely advanced, its structure and capabilities far surpassing any warship currently possessed by the State of Wei. If Your Majesty can successfully construct it, it will undoubtedly enhance Wei's naval power and intimidate neighboring states.
However, building such a massive ship requires enormous resources. Although Wei is now somewhat more affluent, we must carefully assess the treasury's capacity to avoid impulsive spending that could deplete national resources and hinder long-term development. Furthermore, we must consider the potential technical difficulties encountered during construction and the high demands on the craftsmen's skills to ensure smooth progress.
Chu Fan was aware of these problems, but he wasn't worried about a real lack of funds. After all, even if the national treasury was short on money, his own inner treasury was well-equipped. Furthermore, there was no need to worry about craftsmen. If ordinary craftsmen were unable to build such a ship, Chu Fan would have to hire the eunuchs and maids in the palace to do it.
You have to know that although the eunuchs and maids in the palace may have poor construction skills, they are all warriors. After special training, they have fine operation skills that ordinary people cannot achieve. With careful guidance, they may be able to complete the construction task earlier.
Another point is that after these ships are built, they will be handed over to the navy for training and then go to Japan to plunder. Therefore, the property problem will not become a burden, but will enrich the national treasury and enhance national strength through plunder.
Once the wealth of Wa is successfully plundered, it will not only make up for the cost of building ships, but also further increase the wealth in the treasury, and greatly enhance the country's economic and military strength, and open up new territories for the future of Wei.
Chu Fan explained to Chu Anping in detail with confidence: "Sixth Master, you don't have to worry too much about the funds needed to build these ships. As long as we can successfully build these ships, huge wealth will follow.
Please don't forget the grand plan we have jointly planned with the Canglan Empire. Without a large and numerous fleet, how can we completely destroy the Japanese Kingdom and seize their gold and silver mines?"
After listening to Chu Fan's explanation, Chu Anping's eyes flashed with enlightenment. He asked with a hint of doubt: "Your Majesty, are you saying that the legendary gold and silver mines really exist in Japan?"
Even at this moment, Chu Anping still couldn't believe that Japan really had gold and silver mines. After all, in this world where the strong prey on the weak and the fittest survive, gold and silver are not only symbols of wealth, but also important strategic resources.
If Japan really has such rich gold and silver deposits, then these precious resources should have been discovered and divided up by those powerful empires long ago. How could they have remained until now?
We also have to consider that if the influential sects in those powerful countries learn that Japan is rich in gold and silver resources, they will undoubtedly spare no effort to compete for these treasures.
However, to date, the Wei royal family seems to know nothing about this kind of news, which makes people curious about where Chu Fan obtained such valuable information.
Chu Fan himself was somewhat skeptical about whether the gold and silver mines in this world's Wa Kingdom really existed, but he would never give up his plan to destroy the Wa Kingdom. For him, regardless of whether the gold and silver mines really existed, destroying the Wa Kingdom itself was a goal worth pursuing.
Chu Fan did not hide his thoughts during his conversation with Chu Anping. He said frankly: "Regarding the gold and silver mines in Japan, I am indeed not completely sure of their authenticity, but in any case, destroying Japan will be beneficial to us.
After all, Waguo not only has a superior geographical location but also controls important maritime transportation routes. If we can successfully capture it, we can not only tap into its potential resources, but also open up a new outlet to the sea for Weiguo, which will greatly enhance our maritime power and trade opportunities."
As Chu Fan explained his plan, he turned to Eunuch Li and ordered, "Little Li, go get a detailed map of the Shengwu Continent."
Eunuch Li immediately responded and left quickly. Soon, he returned with a carefully drawn map of the Shengwu Continent, carefully unfolding it in front of Chu Fan. Chu Fan tapped the location of Japan on the map with his finger and continued his explanation:
"You see, this place is located at the easternmost end of Shengwu Continent, and it is the only way to the Central Continent. If the countries on Shengwu Continent want to go to the Central Continent, almost all of them will choose to make necessary supplies and rest in Japan.
Even though Japan itself does not have rich gold and silver resources, after so many years of accumulation and development, its geographical location and strategic value are enough for us to gain huge economic benefits from it."
Chu Anping studied the map intently. Although Chu Fan's analysis sounded very convincing, he knew that other countries on Shengwu Continent were equally aware of the importance of Wa. They would never easily allow Wei to monopolize this strategic location, so they would definitely take some action to intervene.
Chu Fan seemed to understand the doubts in Sixth Master's heart. He smiled calmly and spoke with a certain degree of confidence and composure, "Sixth Master, do you really think that I allowed Empress Canglan to take away so many supplies from Wei State, even at the cost of destroying my own reputation, simply because I am a man who is attracted by beauty?"
Chu Anping was stunned upon hearing this. Although he had personally arranged the deal with the Canglan Empress, he knew nothing about the specific terms Chu Fan had used to reach the agreement with her. After all, Chu Fan had always kept the arrangements for this matter a secret, never revealing a single word to anyone.
Chu Anping only knew that His Majesty said he wanted to destroy Japan and obtain its gold and silver mines, and he knew very little about the specific arrangements.
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