Chapter 223: All for Resources
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“Sails?”
When Zhang Liang raised this issue to Xiao Ming, the problem became clear.
The ship itself was nearly built, but Zhang Liang had no means to produce the sails. Moreover, the galleon’s tall masts required equally large sails.
“How did you make sails for ships before?” Xiao Ming frowned.
Zhang Liang gave a bitter smile. “Your Highness, back when the Wei family was still around, they operated a textile workshop that produced sailcloth. We used to purchase it from them. But after Your Highness eliminated the Wei and Qin families, I later found out that the workshop had been taken over by the government and was still being reorganized—production hadn’t even started yet.”
“That was my oversight,” Xiao Ming admitted. “The Wei family’s assets were all seized by the government. I had planned to reorganize the textile workshop earlier, but the war in Cangzhou delayed everything. Then my trip to Chang’an pushed it further back. Alright, for now, focus on completing the ship’s hull. As for the sails, give me the measurements and designs, and I’ll arrange for their production.”
“Yes, Your Highness. I’ve already prepared the specifications.” Zhang Liang pulled out a blueprint from his robe and handed it to Xiao Ming.
After reviewing the plans, Xiao Ming and Pang Yukun inspected the other two galleons. At this pace, they should be completed by the end of the year.
Now that the ships were nearly ready, the next step was recruiting sailors. A standard galleon required a crew of about 150.