In fact, Zhao Gongzi was not in a hurry to go to sea, but was in a hurry to see his sister Huaixiu...... led the fleet of maritime vessels.

As for the high school Cheng who was going to go crazy, Zhao Hao asked him to take him to see the big war ship, and it stopped immediately.

Twenty days have passed since that 'Battle of Maro Island'. After the battle, Chen Huaixiu continued to sail with the sea fleet, from Chengshantou into the old iron waterway into the Bohai Bay, from the mouth of Dagu to the Grand Canal, all the way to Beijing.

The fleet unloaded the grain on the ship at Jingshi, loaded it with cargo and returned home, arriving at Dagukou three days earlier. Chen Huaixiu ordered to dock at the Dagu Port Wharf to rest and wait for Zhao Gongzi to come to meet.

When Zhao Hao's boat arrived at the dock, he saw Chen Huaixiu wearing a white skirt, covered with a water-blue placket armor, and his hair was coiled behind his head with a blue hoop, which looked heroic and neat, which was very in line with the identity of the leader of the Shachuan Gang.

But she has trimmed her eyebrows, her phoenix eyes are long, and between the corners of her eyebrows and eyes, there is a little bit of the grace and gentleness of a white lady. When you get closer, you can see that she has small white daisies embroidered on her white collar, which is inconspicuous, but it shows the iron-clad fact that she is still young.

"Sister Huaixiu!" Zhao Hao waved to her happily on the deck, and as soon as he came from the boat, he walked towards her quickly.

"Childe has worked hard all the way." Seeing Zhao Hao, Chen Huaixiu also showed a heartfelt smile.

"It's not hard, Sister Huaixiu, you're working hard." Zhao Hao smiled again and greeted Jin Ke, Elder Niu, and Uncle Mi who accompanied him.

In order to avoid causing unnecessary trouble, after entering the Bohai Bay, there were only ten armed sand boats to escort the escort. Wang Rulong took ten black-tailed boats and didn't enter the old iron waterway at all. After all, the origin of the blacktail boat itself is difficult to explain. Until the foundation of maritime transportation is firmly established, everything is better to be careful.

Chen Huaixiu also exchanged a few words with Ma Xianglan and Qiaoqiao, and everyone hugged Zhao Gongzi and walked to the trestle not far away.

There are densely moored sand boats of Jiangnan Shipping. There was not enough place for the trestle, and many boats had to anchor at the mouth of the river, all of them were anchored in the freshwater area, and not a single boat was parked in the saltwater.

That's the experience of the old running boat. When a wooden boat travels at sea for a period of time, it will be parasitized by various creatures such as barnacles and ship maggots under the waterline. Barnacles can severely slow down boats, and maggots can cut holes into the bottom of boats. If left untreated, it will seriously affect the life of the vessel.

The easiest way is to sail the boat into fresh water and stay for ten days and half a month, and then kill these abominable sea creatures.

Of course, the parasites in freshwater can't stand the seawater.

These experiences may seem insignificant, but they are invaluable to the fleet. It can keep the ship in good condition and greatly extend the service life, which cannot be exchanged for any amount of money.

Zhao Hao secretly sighed that his investment was so cost-effective that he got Chen Huaixiu...... and her sand boat gang have finally taken their first steps to the ocean!

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Everyone surrounded Zhao Hao and went up to the flagship of the shipping fleet, the Pingjiang. Chen Huaixiu invited his son and everyone to have tea in the conference hall on the top floor of the bow building.

This ship has been used as a car for the eldest princess before, and it has really been renovated. The floor and bulkheads inside are all replaced with nanmu, and under the drape decorated with sea-blue silk, there are lattice windows with white silk and light dressing. Carved beams and painted buildings, like a palace.

Originally, when the eldest princess was there, it was even more luxurious here than it is now. Chen Huaixiu felt that it was too extravagant, and after returning to Chongming, he put away all the carpets and furnishings.

However, in order to welcome Zhao Hao, she still tried her best to prepare.

The long conference table is covered with a blue tablecloth, and the cups on the table are all blue and white. Fresh fruits and delicate snacks are all neatly stacked. Generous square is her style.

Zhao Hao sat down on the first place, smiled and waved his hand to let everyone sit too. He returned to the state of being held by the stars, and he felt a little dark.

After Chen Huaixiu, Jin Ke and the others thanked Gongzi, they sat down on both sides of the long table in order.

"The Battle of Maro Island was my inconsiderate and frightened Sister Huaixiu." Zhao Hao apologized to Chen Huaixiu first.

"Childe, the Sand Boat Gang is not a delicate flower that has not been through wind and rain." Chen Huaixiu's smile was very charming, and while pouring him tea, he said with a smile: "What's more, the Coast Guard protects us very well, and the Japanese have not touched the edge of the fleet. ”

"Yes, Son, Mr. Jin and Captain Wang are too powerful." The old cow mooed and said: "Two thousand widows, like chopping melons and vegetables, they will all be wiped out in a blink of an eye." My old cow is completely convinced! ”

"The subordinates are also convinced." Uncle Mi also nodded in agreement.

As soon as the connoisseur makes a move, he knows if there is one. After the first battle of Maro Island, not only did they completely annihilate the Japanese invaders, but they also frightened Li Chaoshuishi, and completely suppressed the unruly guys of the shipping company.

After all, whether it is the Sand Boat Gang or Wu Ji, in fact, they are not simple business names, but have the color of armed merchant groups. These people are very proud in their bones, and they feel that the security team regards themselves as 'Xiao Qi's army' all day long, and they are too fond of bragging.

However, in the Battle of Maro Island, the Coast Guard showed fierce and terrifying combat power and strict military discipline that made them completely recognize their own gaps. Compared with the Coast Guard, they are like Wang Dada meeting Mrs. Wang, which is a lot worse.

The result was an unexpected effect. Zhao Gongzi thought that it would take several years of spring breeze and rain to wipe out the imprint of the Sha Boat Gang and Wu Ji in the group. Who knew that after the battle, at least in Jiangnan Shipping, no one would say anything like 'I am from the Sand Boat Gang', 'You are from Wu Ji's chariot and horse', etc., which is not conducive to harmony.

Now everyone says that they belong to Jiangnan Group......

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In the face of everyone's praise, Jinke only smiled modestly and did not speak.

Unless Childe takes the initiative to ask, he will not talk about the security group in public. This is also the reason why Zhao Hao asked him to be the leader of the security group.

"With a strong security team to protect us, everyone's excitement is understandable." Zhao Hao didn't want people to talk too much about the security team, he picked up the teacup and blew the hot air lightly:

"But the greatest protection for the security team is to keep it secret for them."

"Yes." Chen Huaixiu's expression changed, and he hurriedly responded. "The company will also hold a special meeting, and the sailors are forbidden to discuss."

"It's the old cow's mouth that is too big." Elder Niu promised ashamedly, "I promise not to mention this matter again in the future!" ”

"No more examples." Uncle Mi also hurriedly said.

They all came out of armed merchant groups, so they naturally understood that the government was very wary of private armed forces. Although the Imperial Court allowed ships to have a certain amount of armed self-defense, it was clear that the Imperial Court was able to destroy the armament of the Hirado Domain's fleet in an instant, which was clearly beyond the limits of the Imperial Court's tolerance.

"You don't have to be too nervous." Zhao Hao took a sip of fragrant tea and said to everyone: "The sea and land are two worlds, and the eyes of the court cannot see the sea. The Franc function sails from tens of thousands of miles away, and the guns of giant ships are far superior to those of our country. The strength of the sea lords of Fujian and Guangdong has long surpassed that of Wang Zhi at the beginning. The court is not the same, isn't it serious? ”

After a pause, he smiled at Jinke: "Of course we can't brag about ourselves, otherwise someone will seize the opportunity and sue him." ”

"My subordinates understand." Jin Ke nodded, and said with a straight face: "Not only the Coast Guard, but everything in the entire Security Group is confidential and must not be leaked." ”

"Brother Jin is too cautious." Zhao Hao nodded with satisfaction and said, "It's just that in this way, outsiders can't know about your merits, I'm really sorry." ”

"Childe's words are serious, it is enough for the Japanese, Li Chaoren, and pirates to know." Jin Ke is worthy of being a member of the Sanpin, although he is a military attaché, his speaking level is far from being comparable to others.

"Hahaha, don't worry, Brother Jin, the group will remember your achievements." Zhao Gongzi patted Jinke's solid arm, and said with a straight face: "In the future history, there will also be your dazzling stroke!" ”

"Yes." Jin Ke nodded heavily, forcibly suppressing the surging tide. He knew that he had set foot on the great battlefield that Gongzi had promised him!

~~

After chatting with everyone, Zhao Hao asked Chen Huaixiu again. "Have you pulled the goods from the Xishan Cement Factory?"

The Xishan Cement Plant, which has been in preparation for several months, has been put into operation, and in May, Zhao Hao went to attend the cutting ceremony.

Originally, the first batch would be supplied to Lao Pan, but the Yellow River water had not receded, and he had to wait until autumn before he could start construction. Zhao Gongzi asked for all the production capacity on the grounds that cement was not suitable for long-term storage.

The breakwater at the mouth of Dagu is made of cement from Xishan.

After Zhao Hao learned of the naval battle of Maro Island, he temporarily ordered Chen Huaixiu to purchase Xishan cement from Jingshi on her return trip.

"Pulled." Chen Huaixiu hurriedly nodded and reported: "However, the Xishan cement plant has only been in operation for two months, and the production capacity is still far behind. The United Communist Party can only give us 1,000 tons. So the concubine made her own assertions, and purchased some building materials from Jingshi, and did not let the ship run empty. ”

A sand ship was fully loaded with a hundred tons. Jiangnan Shipping has a fleet of 80 ships, with a total capacity of 8,000 tons. Even if it is mainly for training, it is indeed too wasteful to transport only 1,000 tons of cargo. Every ton of capacity is money, it's a pity to be empty!

"Sister Huaixiu is so capable! The chairman of Jiangnan Shipping should be full of initiative. Zhao Hao praised Chen Huaixiu, and said with a smile: "By the way, the name 'Jiangnan Shipping' has to be changed." Or 'Jiangnan Shipping' is more suitable. ”

"Oh?" Everyone present was very sensitive, and their eyes lit up when they heard the words, and they asked excitedly: "Childe, is the matter of shipping going to be done?" ”

"Of course, otherwise my grandparents and grandchildren worked hard to travel to Henan, is it just to drink the spicy soup?" Zhao Hao smiled proudly and said, "Next month at the latest, everything will be known!" ”

Saying that, he smiled at everyone and said, "Your hard work in the past six months has finally not been in vain. ”

"Great!" There were deafening cheers in the conference room. "It's finally time to open the sea!"