Hand over the jade seal first [Infrastructure]

Xiao Zirong glanced at Xiao Xuexing and said helplessly, "Yes, those are reserved for artillery."

After he finished speaking, he still struggled to say: "This place is actually multi-functional. If it is used as a merchant ship, these grids can just place goods."

Xiao Xuan gave him a complicated look, and said earnestly, "Ru'er, you have to remember to be kind to others at all times."

Xiao Zirong muttered, "I think I'm quite kind. If people don't attack me, I won't attack them, but we must maintain the strength to fight back."

Xiao Xuan patted his head, he didn't know what was going on in this little head, where did the problem of having to arm himself first come from?

Xiao Xuexing didn't understand this point. In fact, even Xiao Zirong himself didn't realize that he had always had a phobia of insufficient firepower. It probably had something to do with the fact that he had read a lot of history books, especially the modern and contemporary history of flower growers. History, isn't it just that he is bullied when he lacks firepower?

Xiao Zirong took them to see the latest steam engine. Today's steam engine is much better than the rough version before. The whole is glossy black and looks tall and stable.

The only place that is a little bulky is the part where the pipes are connected and sealed.

There is no way, he has never found rubber trees on the territory of Qi State, not even domestically produced ones, and he doesn't know if they haven't evolved, or the shape of the current rubber trees is different from that of later generations.

Anyway, he has decided that when the fleet is built, he must let people go to Luzon Island, where there should be rubber trees.

For modern industry, the role of rubber is too great.

To put it in a small way, with rubber, he can directly install tires on the wheels of bullock carts or horse-drawn carts to further improve its shock absorption, as well as seals and the production of some other industrial machines. With rubber, there is no need for those substitutes.

Although the substitutes may be comparable to rubber, the lifespan is absolutely inferior.

Xiao Zirong led them around and said: "This boat has already made its first trip. It sailed from here to Cangwu and came back from Cangwu. Basically, there is no big problem. If uncle is interested, we will You can take a stroll too."

Of course Xiao Xuan wants to experience it, this should be regarded as the most advanced ship in this era.

So after making an appointment to sail the next day, Xiao Zirong took them back to Jingkou.

On the way, Xiao Ji looked at the Jinling guards guarding on both sides and couldn't help but make a voice of envy: "Ru'er, these guards are really well trained."

Xiao Zirong said with a smile: "That's right, if it's not enough after spending so much money on me, I'll change someone a long time ago."

"Except for the Jinling Guards?" Xiao Xuan asked, "I heard that the other soldiers were all confined to one place by you. What kind of Jinling Military Region has been set up, and they are going to conduct collective training. How are they doing now?"

Xiao Xuan felt that this nephew of his really dared to think and act. How could ordinary people dare to let so many young and strong people directly become professional soldiers, who would be trained to beat people and do nothing?

These people are all good farmers when they are released. How much more food can they produce?

Xiao Zirong thought for a while and said: "Without a war, it is difficult to measure their strength. What is going on now is just a group confrontation, simulating the situation of a war, but the actual combat exercise is not as good as a real war. If uncle is interested, I can let them prepare for a military exercise."

Originally, every year on the first day of October, Jinling would conduct military exercises, but now it is only a few days away from the first day of October, and it is just in time to catch up.

Of course Xiao Xuan was interested. There were rumors that the soldiers in the Jinling area were brave and brave, but he wanted to see if it was true.

When they went to sea the next day, it was still Jinling Guards who guarded them.

Xiao Xuan and the others boarded the boat first, and the guards boarded the surrounding boats immediately after.

Standing on the deck, Xiao Xuan and Xiao Ji looked at the almost uniform and orderly movements of those soldiers and found it very pleasing to the eye.

And the guards on the deck also straightened up, those standing guard remained motionless, and those on standby beside the heavy crossbow sat neatly.

Xiao Xuan didn't know what obsessive-compulsive disorder was, but he deeply felt that his nephew was very powerful.

As the emperor, Xiao Xuan was not as beautiful as he looked, at least he had never been out at sea, so Xiao Zirong brought a bunch of doctors to fear that the father and son would get seasick.

Fortunately, their physiques are not bad, and they were a little uncomfortable at first, but with the blue sky and white clouds above their heads, the wind and waves under their feet, and the endless blue sea at a glance, even if they were a little uncomfortable, they were overwhelmed by the freshness.

Xiao Zirong would take them to sea fishing when he was in the mood.

Although only a few small fish were caught back and forth, it was obvious that both Xiao Xuan and Xiao Ji were very happy, together with Xiao Zhun, they got carried away with it.

They even had a full seafood feast. Of course they didn't catch it themselves, but they caught it from the boat below and sent it up after checking that there was no problem.

Xiao Zirong who ate this banquet felt very satisfied. Although he could often eat seafood in the palace, it was still not as good as eating it from the sea.

Those small fish and shellfish are delicious even if they are boiled directly in water.

Of course, it is impossible for Xiao Xuan and the others to eat such rough food. Xiao Zirong even cooked it himself on a whim. He found a black fish and let it be processed and steamed it directly in the pan. Heat it up and pour it up, and the fragrance will overflow in an instant.

Xiao Zhun was watching his father eat crabs. The child was too young to give him too much seafood, so basically Xiao Ji asked the person next to him to pick up a crab, and then gave Xiao Zhun a taste, and the rest to my stomach.

When Xiao Zirong brought four black fish over, he saw three adults serving seafood with two people beside him.

He rushed to the side the person who came up to help him open the crabs and said in disgust: "Of course, seafood tastes delicious if you peel it yourself. It's no fun for you to eat like that."

Xiao Zirong broke open the crab while talking, eight pieces of crabs would not appear until the Ming Dynasty, so even if Xiao Zirong's way of eating seemed a bit barbaric, no one would think it was wrong.

Xiao Zhun's eyes lit up when he saw Xiao Zirong. In the eyes of children, his uncle was one of the best people to him. He would give him anything delicious and fun, and even take him to play. Both grandfather and father are interesting.

So the child came out of his father's arms, ran up to Xiao Zirong with short legs, squatted down, and then looked at him with those eyes that looked like small animals.

Xiao Zirong was softened by him, and waved at Xiao Zhun, asking someone to pick a piece of fish belly for Xiao Zhun to eat.

Xiao Zhun looked at the crab in Xiao Zirong's hand while eating the fish, Xiao Ji couldn't stand it and said, "Huan'er, come back!"

Just as Xiao Zirong was about to say something, he heard Xiao Xuexing say, "Huan'er, come to me."

Although Xiao Xuexing looked very cold, Xiao Zhun was not very afraid of him. After hearing this, he reluctantly glanced at Xiao Zirong and ran to Xiao Xuexing's place.

Xiao Xuexing no longer eats shrimps and crabs at this time, because of stomach problems, he is treated the same as Xiao Zhun, so he can't eat more.

Xiao Zirong looked around and said, "Hey, why didn't you serve wine?"

To eat seafood is to drink. Although there is no beer, it is good to drink some white wine, not to mention that he brought sparkling wine with him on this trip, and there are peach and grape flavors.

After drinking and eating, the faces of several people were all red, Xiao Ji said with a smile: "In terms of enjoyment, there is probably no one in the world who can enjoy it more than Rong'er."

Xiao Zirong laughed and said, "Let's go out for a stroll when you're full. The weather is clear today, and the starry sky outside should be quite beautiful."

In fact, it is really beautiful. The moon is looming in the clouds, and the stars are shining in the dark night. With the swaying of the boat, it gives people a feeling of ecstasy.

Over there, the three grandparents took Xiao Zhun to recognize the stars in the sky, while Xiao Xuexing looked at Xiao Zirong, touched his forehead and asked, "How much did you drink?"

Xiao Zirong felt a little guilty: "One...one bottle."

"That's two bottles."

Xiao Zirong immediately said: "I'm not drunk!"

But obviously not very sober, Xiao Xuexing felt a little pity in his heart, Xiao Zirong is usually more enthusiastic after drunk, but unfortunately today is not suitable, let alone the sound insulation on the ship is not very good, even if he can, he is worried that the trouble will cause the emperor and his son tomorrow See the flaw.

Xiao Zirong was obviously also irritable due to the stimulation of alcohol, and subconsciously wanted to get close to Xiao Xuexing, but he still maintained his rationality to some extent, and tried to keep a distance from Xiao Xuexing when he recovered, but when he was confused Come over again.

Repeated this several times, Xiao Xuexing couldn't stand it any longer, and directly grabbed his shoulders and shouted to Xiao Xuan: "Your Majesty, Rong'er seems a little drunk, I'll send him back to his room to rest."

Xiao Xuan was looking at Ye Diao, the guard below, and waved to them when he heard about it: "Go back."

Xiao Xuexing took Xiao Zirong all the way back.

Because it is on a ship, there are only guards on the outermost part of the cabin, and there will be no one after entering.

In the slightly dim corridor, Xiao Zirong couldn't help but push him against the wall before entering the room due to the cold fragrance on Xiao Xuexing's body and the stimulation of alcohol.

Xiao Xuexing held his wrist helplessly: "Don't make trouble, let's go in and talk."

Xiao Zirong, who obviously drank too much, was more self-willed: "I don't, you haven't kissed me all day today!"

Xiao Xuexing simply carried him into the room and said, "Aren't you afraid of being discovered outside?"

Xiao Zirong shook his head: "If you find out, you will find out, isn't it just coming out of the closet, once you are born and second time you are acquainted! I have experience!"

Xiao Xuexing didn't bother with the drunkard, so she asked someone to fetch water to help Xiao Zirong wash his face and mouth, and then he was entangled again.

Xiao Xuexing listened with his ears upright, but he didn't hear anything. To be on the safe side, he asked all the attendants to withdraw, and then squeezed Xiao Zirong's chin and kissed it.

In the past two days, the two of them, not to mention getting close, even had little physical contact, and they almost couldn't hold it back, but Xiao Zirong was so drunk that he stalked him to death.

Xiao Xuexing really did not stay in his room until he exhausted all his energy to stay rational.

After he put Xiao Zirong to sleep, he took a deep breath and decided to go back to his room to take a cold shower.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Zirong didn't fall asleep at all, and when he went out to close the door, he got up and ran over to him, kissed him and said with a smile, "Good night, brother."

Xiao Xuexing hugged him firmly and before he had time to say anything, he heard an angry shout: "What are you doing!"