Five Dynasties River Mountains Fengyue

However, Shi Congyun continued to deliver, without stopping at all, refused to continue to deliver, and brought Zhao Shijian to the door to deliver when he had time. He was so thick-skinned that the old father-in-law couldn't stand it anymore and began to accept.

Once he opened his mouth, it was difficult to refuse later. Later, Shi Congyun paid back the money to bring his father-in-law's family from outside the city to Daliang City, and even wanted to find him an official position.

The old father-in-law used to be an official of the late Jin Dynasty. Even if he was not the emperor, walking was still very easy, but the old father-in-law was afraid of the bloody storms for decades, so he was unwilling to be an official no matter what.

Instead, relying on the support of his daughter Zhao Shijian and son-in-law Shi Congyun, he opened a calligraphy and painting shop and wrote letters and couplets for him to make a living.

But now a few years have passed, the son-in-law who used to be an officer of the Imperial Army has become today's son-in-law.

At the New Year’s Eve dinner, the old father-in-law sat high on the table, his face flushed, and when others came to congratulate him, he just kept smiling and said, "It’s a blessing in disguise..."

That night, the banquet was lively, the guests and the host had a good time, and the monarch and his ministers got along well.Mrs. Huarui also arranged dances according to Shi Congyun's Double Ninth Poetry, and the dances presented by the maids pushed the banquet to a climax.

Zhou Xian played the piano by himself, sang songs by himself, and sang the lyrics that Shi Congyun left behind in Jiangnan, and the waves scoured all heroes...  

The voices of admiration were endless, and Tao Gu, Lu Duoxun and others came out one after another to flatter them.The officials of Hanlin Academy and Jixian Hall are not far behind.

The candles were brightly lit, the toasts were staggered, and the atmosphere of the banquet was very lively. Many civil servants cupped their hands from time to time, talking about making a fool of themselves, cheering on their colleagues, and saying a few words such as "the minister has a few words" and "the minister suddenly has inspiration" in the eyes of everyone. Then they came out to recite poems and compose Fu, and the audience applauded. Most of the generals didn’t understand, some dismissed it, and some read it with gusto.

In an era when the world is in turmoil, the world is in jeopardy, and people's hearts are fluctuating, everyone is in danger, and there is no such leisure at all.Such a rare scene means that subconsciously people have high confidence in him, and feel that the world will return to one day, and the return of the prosperous age is a certainty.

The dinner party was very lively, those floating lights and shadows, scattered figures, along with the hustle and bustle, flashed before his eyes one by one, beauty, boasting, and praise swept over on the last day of the year.

Emperor Shi held the luminous cup in his right hand, sat lazily, looked down, but suddenly felt that everything was not as comfortable, exciting, and carried away as before...

He doesn't know, maybe it's because of too much experience, or maybe it's like Maslow's needs theory says, physiology, safety, love and belonging, respect, self-actualization.

Unknowingly, he has reached the last level in the turbulent years and the magnificent torrent of history, and he feels uninterested in those shallow desires.

It could also be pure sage time, numb or tired.

That feeling is indescribable. Emperor Shi was never suppressing or restricting himself. He followed his nature along the way. If he was afraid, he would be cowardly, if he was lustful, he would rob him, and he also liked to listen to flattery. Many things have to be experienced before. It will eliminate curiosity and erase mystery, which can never be learned by human education alone.

Emperor Shi just felt that this year's New Year's Eve was extraordinarily different, or maybe only he was extraordinarily different.

But everyone was in high spirits, and it was hard for him to leave the venue, so it was so boring until the end, until New Year's Eve...

The New Year's bell is heard inside and outside the palace, and firecrackers and fireworks are in full bloom, illuminating the night. Tonight, the entire girder lifts the curfew and rejoices all night long.

However, at the busiest moment, Emperor Shi handed over the situation to Empress Fu Jinling to preside over it. He quietly returned to the Long Live Hall, leaning on Zhao Shijian, and soon fell into a deep sleep.

In the dream, there was no noisy and prosperous world, no beautiful family members, he looked into the distance in a trance, mountains and rivers thousands of miles away, all under his feet, countless figures were like ants, he couldn't see any faces clearly, but he could clearly see them. He noticed that their eyes were all focused on him.

There were more and more of those figures, more and more, he looked around, and he could meet countless gazes everywhere.

Their eyes are warm and eager, as if they have temperature, thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions, tens of millions!Countless eyes focused on him, and Shi Congyun suddenly felt breathless, getting hotter and hotter, and finally he was burning in pain!

Shi Congyun woke up suddenly, already sweating profusely, Zhao Shijian who was beside the bed was awakened in a daze, and asked him what was wrong.

"I had a strange nightmare." Shi Congyun said, Zhao Shijian got up, rubbed his eyes, then poured cold water, moistened the towel, wrung it dry and wiped off the cold sweat on his forehead.

Shi Congyun asked curiously, "Don't you ask me what dream I had?"

Zhao Shijian shook his head: "They are all looking forward to the official family. It is a good thing for everyone, but it may not be easy for the official family."

Shi Congyun smiled and hugged her, most of the melancholy in his heart went away: "You are so smart."

"I'll sleep with you."

"Okay." Shi Congyun nodded. They walked all the way through the wind and rain, and there was a tacit understanding that ordinary people didn't have. They gently hugged Zhao Shijian and slept very peacefully in the second half of the night.

.......

Time flies, and soon came the second year of Tenglong.

The new year has just passed, and the cold spring has not yet dissipated, but the whole Qin Dynasty has become lively and prosperous, and all divisions and ministries are scrambling to take action one after another. It was only early spring, and the Confidentiality Division had already built two prototype ships. Excitedly, Shangshu invited Shi Congyun to go Review by the Bian River.

The Ministry of War and the Privy Council also reported that the armor and weapons of the Cangbo Army had been prepared and could be issued to the new navy for training.

Before the [-]th day of the first lunar month, the governor of Hanzhong also came to report, saying that the two newly opened saltpeter mines can be put into use. After the [-]th day of the first lunar month, the first batch of saltpeter mines can be transported from Hanzhong to Daliang, and the output can increase. [-]%.

Around the end of spring and March, two more mine holes can be put into use, increasing the output by about [-]% again.In other words, in the first half of this year, the output of gunpowder will increase greatly!

Chapter 400: Gunboat (Chapter [-])

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The sharp whistling cut through the air, terrifying and frightening.

There was a loud bang followed by a slight delay. The air seemed to stagnate suddenly, and the howling of the cold wind in early spring was instantly covered up.

There was a sudden vibration in the distance, gravel splashing, accompanied by crisp cracking sounds, sawdust splashing, the thatched grass of several wooden houses scattered everywhere, and the blasted grass clippings shot out and spread several feet away, like huge flowers blooming in an instant, huge Under the impact force, even the smallest debris is powerful......

In an instant, it seemed that the ground was shaking, and the thatched huts built on the bank began to fall down in rows, torn apart, and turned into a piece of ruins.

There was a burst of cheers in the distance, and the thick blue smoke on the shore gradually dissipated, revealing a slender warship.

Emperor Shi was also on the shore, very excited.

This is already the tenth salvo experiment. The twelve guns on the starboard side fired a salvo. The huge power even made the big boats in the river tremble. The son jumped out of the water in panic, causing ripples.

The boat on the bank of the river is a new type of warship that was newly designed and built by the Confidentiality Department working overtime.

It has been modified several times after the year. After all, it is the first time to put the artillery on the ship. There is not much experience and precedents to learn from and imitate, so I can only explore by myself.

Compared with the big boats before, this new boat by the river is even more different.

If the previous Qiyun battleship was a burly and majestic man, then this new ship is a slender and slender goddess. The long hull allows more artillery to be discharged from the side, the narrowed hull, and the sharper bottom. It is easier to turn and change direction while increasing the speed of the boat.

The mast is also taller, allowing for larger sails to increase speed.

This ship has a completely different style from the previous ones, with sharper lines, a longer hull, lighter overall weight, higher masts, and a steeper bottom angle.

Shi Congyun liked this ship very much. Surrounded by everyone, he climbed onto the deck, touched the railing deck carefully, and checked them one by one.

The two are fundamentally different in design concept.

After all, it was still the northern regime in the later Zhou Dynasty. When it attacked the Southern Tang Dynasty, it suffered a great loss because of the lack of water troops. The previous ship design concept was that the navy ships were only used to transport the powerful horse infantry in the north. Once they arrived, the horse infantry disembarked and fought. , can crush the southern army.

This is the concept of the water army forming an army in the early Zhou Dynasty, so the ship also adheres to the principle that it is better to be bigger, and it can transport more soldiers, food and weapons.Stability is good, anyway, if you are not going to defeat the enemy on the water, maneuverability and speed can be used, as long as it is stable so that the soldiers in the north do not get seasick.

Therefore, the Qiyun battleship was created. Just hearing the name, you can know the characteristics of the ship, which is very tall, very large, and very heavy.

With several decks and a large hull, it is suitable for transportation rather than combat.

The new ship is completely different, with a compact hull, a slender deck, long starboard and starboard firepower points, faster speed and maneuverability.

Shi Congyun walked happily on the deck, stroking the heavy gun barrel that was still warm, and Feng Jisheng continued to explain behind him: "Officials, today is only the second phase of the test. We originally prepared this ship to be carried on the two decks on the left and right sides. There are twelve guns, 24 in total.

Originally there was still room, but considering the transfer of projectiles, gunpowder and soldiers, a few doors were cut.

At this rate, we can begin large-scale production next month. "

Shi Congyun turned his head, patted him on the shoulder, and said happily: "Yes, you have done a good job. After this matter is over, everyone involved will be rewarded!"

"On behalf of all the craftsmen, I would like to thank the officials for their kindness!" Feng Jisheng repeatedly cupped his hands.

Shi Congyun walked to the head of the bed, and while the wind was blowing on the river, he continued, "But don't be in a hurry, load up all the cannons, drive the boat out, try more, fight more, don't be stingy.

Now there are only these two prototype ships. If there are any problems, they should be discovered as soon as possible. Don’t hide them. It is the best practice to change them now. It will be too late to discover the problems after a large number of them are built. "

"Yes, the ministers are planning to report this matter to the officials. We want to fully load two new ships and go south along the Bianshui River to test the boats in the Huaihe River Basin and the Yangtze River Basin where the wind and waves are stronger. After all, Bianshui is excavated. The canal is calm and calm, and it is difficult to test the true capabilities of a boat."

"Sure, if you don't have enough money, please send me a book, and I will ask Taicang to prepare it for you, but the accounts must be written clearly." Shi Congyun immediately said boldly: "If the state affairs are not busy, I would also like to go with you to try this new boat. "Emperor Shi said that he re-patted the deck twice.

Guo Tingwei and Liu Renshan followed behind him. Guo Tingwei was a little excited in his words. He had seen the power of this kind of artillery before: "Officials, are we going to replace all the ships of our Cangbo Army with such guns?" of."

Shi Congyun laughed a few words, and said directly: "You are daydreaming, you have an army of 2 people, and at least 2000 large ships. If you change them to this, I will have to install [-] or [-] cannons for you." , Then you still need to fight like this, dragging it directly to Guanbei, you can directly blow down Youzhou City, and turn Shangjing into rubble!"

Guo Tingwei and Liu Renshan also laughed. They also knew that it was impossible. After working overtime last year and the beginning of this year, the number of artillery pieces in the entire Qin State has more than doubled, and the total number is only more than 290 pieces. Probably give them all.

Even if we work overtime in the future, by the end of this year, it is estimated that there will be nearly a thousand guns nationwide, but it is still impossible to give them all to the navy.

Shi Congyun stomped his feet on the solid deck, "From now on, this will be the sharp knife in your hands. The Qiyun battleship is also a good ship, but it is only suitable for transporting troops and food, not a good sword.

Encountering enemies in rivers, lakes and seas, this new ship is the key and trump card for you to defeat the enemy's navy. Once you defeat their navy, the follow-up ships will be safe.

The future combat concept is to use mixed ships and protect the Qiyun ship with gunboats, so that troops can be safely projected in the enemy's hinterland along the rivers, lakes and seas, opening up the situation and completing their unexpected outflanking.

That's what this ship is about, and that's what your new navy is about. "

Liu Renshan and Guo Tingzhi were stunned for a while. They really didn't think so long-term, but it seemed to make sense after thinking about it carefully.

The naval army does have a huge advantage, that is, the speed along the river is very fast, the transport capacity is beyond the reach of human and animal power, and there is no geographical barrier of mountains and rivers. Troop projection.

At that time, the Southern Tang Dynasty was at a comprehensive disadvantage in the southern Huainan battlefield. When the ground combat was not the opponent of the Zhou army at all, it relied on the water army to send troops and supplies to fight fires along the Huaihe River and dragged the Zhou army.

But this kind of tactic also has a big problem, that is, it is easy to go ashore and be surrounded or intercepted by the enemy navy. Once the enemy cannot defeat the counterattack, or the enemy navy cannot defeat the blocking enemy navy, it will not be able to take down the important towns along the coast. Just like depleting the supplies carried by the ships, the whole army will be very dangerous, so the risk is very high, and generally no one will fight like this.

The failure of the Battle of Huainan in the Southern Tang Dynasty was such a lesson.

But now that the emperor was so awakened, Liu Renshan and Guo Tingwei suddenly realized that, yes, if they used the Qiyun battleship to transport soldiers and food, and then let the new battleship bring hundreds of cannons to support them, they would still be afraid of enemy water Army interception?Are you still afraid of not being able to stand on the beach?

This kind of combat method can definitely be tried!It cannot be said that it will be [-]% successful, but the success rate has greatly increased!

Thinking of this, Guo Tingwei couldn't help being filled with admiration, cupped his hands and said: "The official's words made Chen Maosai suddenly understand, we still can't change our minds, we are always thinking about the previous style of play, and we have never thought of the key point!"

Liu Renshan also said with a look of admiration: "The officials are quick-witted and have great talents. If the officials don't give us guidance, such a treasure ship will be wasted!"

Shi Congyun nodded, "As the generals of the navy, you have to go back and think about this more. Fighting depends on your brain."

"No!" The two of them cupped their hands reverently, looking at him even more solemnly.

Emperor Shi was calm on the surface, but he was quite proud in his heart. Who is Shi Congyun, he has seen too many worlds.

People in this era are easily restricted by inherent thinking, unable to jump out of the limitations of the era, and they have never seen the power of the navy. After all, China is a continental country.

But Shi Congyun knows that the water network is like the main artery of a country. If it is controlled by a strong navy, it can often defeat the enemy with one blow!

Chapter 401, Champa Kingdom

On the nineteenth day of the first lunar month, the cold spring condenses the morning frost, and the chill of white flowers permeates the streets. The irregularities of the blue and simple stone brick avenues have been smoothed by the years, and the thick moisture covers the low bridgeheads, and the fog is filled.

The sound of rumbling horseshoes was accompanied by the rolling of the wheels, crushing the tranquility of the morning, and they lined up neatly and drove out of the city with the Banner of the Ministry of War.

"Father, it's still cold outside, why don't you leave later." The eldest son Tao Bing carefully put on a cloak to keep out the cold for his father.

Tao Gu shook his head, "It should be sooner rather than later, today the officials will personally preside over the court."

One of the two servants held a lantern, and the other swiftly lowered the latch to open the gate.

Just as Tao Gu went out, he stopped suddenly. A huge convoy was passing by on the avenue. The head and tail could not be seen in the milky white fog. Both sides were protected by armored cavalry. Every ten steps, someone knocked and shouted: "Dodge!"

Even in front of their residence, they didn't intend to avoid it a little bit, the sedan chair prepared for Tao Gu was squeezed onto the steps, and the two porters looked over with embarrassment, and they couldn't leave for a while.

Tao Bing showed dissatisfaction: "Father, these people are from the government office, so they are too arrogant. They have taken all the roads of Nuoda in the capital, and others can't leave."

Tao Gu glanced at his son, "This is the armor and weapon of the Ministry of War, it must be equipped for the new navy, and it came out of Taicang.

The government attaches great importance to this matter, and they are still waiting for the new navy to calm down the world. Even if they take all the way to Daliang City, no one dares to say anything. "

Tao Bing was not annoyed: "But my father is a dignified academician. In front of our house, how dare they rough soldiers, can't they let go a few steps? Father is going to go to the court now and he can't get out. Who will delay the big event?" I can take on it!"

Tao Gu took a deep look at his son: "In the future, don't say such things, you don't understand anything."

Tao Bing wanted to say something else, but Tao Gu interrupted him by raising his hand: "If you said that 20 years ago, you might have killed yourself!"

Seeing his son's dissatisfaction on his face, he opened his mouth to teach him a lesson, but in the end he didn't speak. His wife protected his son since he was a child, and every time he spoke, he gradually got used to it, and he didn't bother to say more. It is still the same today.

It's not that he doesn't want to educate his son, it's just that... he is too lazy to speak and just shakes his head.

The son doesn't know, but Tao Gu knows, since the end of Tang Dynasty, the family of military generals has been the dominant family. If more than ten years ago, those domineering generals would kill people without blinking an eye, even in Daliang, at the feet of the emperor.

It's much better now, at least the officials can restrain those domineering warriors.

What's more, these materials have now been slowly transferred to the management of the third division. He wished that the convoy could be more domineering. The more powerful the third division is, the more it can suppress the domineering warriors.

Waited for a long time until all the cars disappeared into the morning mist in the distance.

Before Tao Gu walked down the steps, he turned around and said to his son, "Think about it." Then he got into the sedan chair.

.......

The sedan chair swayed slowly, and soon arrived outside the Xuande Gate. The morning fog hadn't cleared away, and many sedan chairs had already stopped, and many ministers were waiting.

Tao Gu took a look, and quickly went over to say hello, the household department, the official department, and the doctors all said hello one by one.

He had a plan in mind. His wife told him last night that the youngest son was not as studious as the eldest son, and he could only rely on his father if he wanted to become an official.

However, officials now attach great importance to the selection of scholars through imperial examinations. It is not as easy to find a way as in the past, especially for the children of officials. The officials have special regulations. He selects people for re-examination, just to prevent someone from arbitrarily sending people to the court through connections, blocking the path of advancement for the children of poor families.

But in this way, the matter of his youngest son will be troublesome, and he will have a headache when he thinks about his wife's reluctance. After thinking about it, there is only one way. , build a good relationship, and if the official family wants to test his son, they will inevitably choose from these people.

Thinking of this, Tao Gu became more enthusiastic. This is paving the way for his son...