Gao Shun reached a secret agreement with the assassin Shi Tao Qian in Xuzhou, and helped Tao Qian to expel Liu Bei, recover Guangling County, send Gongsun Zhan away, reduce the burden and threat, and then return to Qingzhou.

When he arrived in Licheng County, Guan Ning had already submitted his resignation to Fang Liang on the grounds that he was not suitable to be an official, and Fang Liang saw that his will was resolute, so he agreed to his resignation, and Guan Ning returned to teach at Lishan University again; Gao Shun got Fang Liang's report, and he didn't care too much about it, but laughed it off, everyone has their own ambitions, and they can't be forced.

At this time, Fang Liang was busy with the engagement of Gao Wei, the governor of the navy.

Gao Wei was the governor of the navy at such a young age, with a high position, and most people thought that Gao Wei was Gao Shun's own family, so they all went to Licheng to support the scene, and did their best to do what they could; In particular, those big business families sent the younger generation of the family to come, hoping to establish a good personal relationship with Gao Wei.

The kings of the princely states in the jurisdiction also took the opportunity to gather in Licheng, hoping to make good friends with the state pastor Fang Liang and the naval governor Gao Wei.

The kings in the jurisdiction of Gao Shun, although the wealth enjoyed every year has been greatly reduced, but it is safer, and Gao Shun has much less restrictions on them, they can move freely in the state, not limited to their fiefdoms, they can also do business, they can also move around and communicate with each other, and the princes can go to Alexandra University to study, or play in the state, as long as they do not commit adultery or violate the law.

Gao Wei appeared continuously, not only young and promising, handsome and chic, but also strong in martial arts, unrivaled among the younger generation; The Zhuge family chose a good son-in-law, and he became the envy of all families.

Due to the construction of the water transport wharf and the canal connecting the Yellow River, Jishui and Luoshui, Licheng was very prosperous in commerce and the military position was more important.

At this time, Gao Wei's navy had already conducted sea trials on the ships provided by Gao Shun on various routes and under various water conditions, and wrote detailed records, preparing to have a secret talk with Gao Shun to carry out naval reform.

Gao Wei suggested to Gao Shun: "My lord, this new type of sailing ship is not suitable for inland navigation, and now it is all used for shipping and coastal patrols. ”

"What about the transportation and defense of the Yellow River and the Jishui River?" Gao Shun asked.

Gao Wei said: "My lord, Wei has ordered the shipyard to build more suitable for inland rivers such as the Shipper, the Raid, the Red Horse, the Boat, the Yacht and other types of vessels, which can fully meet the current needs. ”

Ship Chong: Ship Chong was the main ship type of the Han Dynasty naval army. The hull is narrow and long, the maneuverability is strong, and it is convenient to clash with enemy ships, and this ship "covers the back of the ship with raw cow skin, and the two compartments open the holes, and there are crossbow windows and spear holes on the left and right, so that the enemy cannot enter, and the arrows and stones cannot be defeated." Liu Biao's naval army built a large number of "warships". In history, Sun Quan conquest of Huang Zu, Huang Zu "crossed two Mengchong" to guard Xiakou.

Rash: also known as "Bruising". "Lulu", that is, people are in the boat, exposed outside, "daring", that is, charging. The ship's protection facilities are relatively complete, and it is mainly used to attack enemy ships.

Red Horse: Also known as "Red Horse Boat". The hull is generally red, as fast as a galloping horse, and it is a high-speed combat cabin, also known as "Maga", which means galloping like a horse galloping over land.

Fighting ship: Also known as "battleship", it is a warship. There are three-foot-high women's walls on all sides of the ship, with holes under the half-body walls and oars exposed, "five feet in the board, and a fence and a women's wall are built, and then a women's wall is connected to the fence", "the inside is like a sill". "Re-arranging the enemy, there is no back, and there are golden drums on the front and back, left and right."

Walking: Like a warship, the side is heavily loaded. There are many husbands, few soldiers, all choose warriors, and the elite are full of husbands, and they are like flying, and they are not prepared, and they are very used for emergency relief.

Yacht: small boat, for reconnaissance, visiting, non-war boats. There is no female wall, and the left and right oars on the side follow the size and length of the boat, four feet and a bed.

Gao Shun asked again: "What about the transport ship?" ”

"My lord, the transport ship is a large boat, which is a type of transport ship for foreign leasing and civil use; The sailboats and craftsmen provided by the lord were all used for naval warfare, or to transport key military materials, and were all arranged in the Bohai Sea, so as to avoid technology leakage. ”

Dafu: also known as "big ship" and "big ship". It's a transport ship. Historically, Sun Quan had a large ship, named "Chang'an", which could carry nearly 3,000 people.

Gao Shun did not refute Gao Wei's decision, feeling that this was just to supplement the dilemma of the shortage of sailboats, and could cultivate a group of transportation talents, as an ideal candidate for expanding the navy in the future; And the limited sailing ships are used for the sea traffic connecting Qingzhou, Pingzhou, Youzhou and Jizhou, which can give full play to the value of sailboats.

"Okay, just follow your plan." Gao Shun grew up inland in his previous life and in this life, and he knows very little about the navy, he doesn't want a layman to command an insider, causing unnecessary trouble, or let an insider command and make decisions, besides, Gao Wei is a system member, loyal to him, he is very relieved.

Gao Wei praised again: "My lord, those senior shipbuilding technicians are really good, not only digesting and absorbing the manufacturing technology of sailboats, and can already make 500-ton sailboats, but also using rudders, anchors and other technologies to other ships, and the effect is very significant." ”

Gao Shun thought to himself, since those sailing ships were not suitable for the Yellow River, they would be used for maritime transportation and trade, and the Bohai Sea was frozen in winter and the utilization rate was not high, so he should take the opportunity to develop more southern routes, strengthen exchanges with the south, and prepare for the occupation of Yangzhou, Jiaozhou and other places, and decided: "Very good, reward them well, and formulate special methods, and then improve the technology, and the effect is remarkable, there are rewards; It is the responsibility of the navy to ensure the safety of the defense of the Yellow River, and it is necessary to equip the appropriate number and type of ships to ensure the smooth passage of materials to the Sanfu area; At the same time, it is necessary to actively develop coastal routes and strengthen maritime ties with Xuzhou and Yangzhou; Study ship types and tactics suitable for water warfare on the Yangtze River. ”

"Yes, my lord!" Gao Wei took Gao Shun's order and applied again: "My lord, is it necessary to equip more senior and intermediate shipbuilders?" ”

Gao Shun did not want to develop the nautical industry behind closed doors, and to develop the nautical industry, there were too many people and ships, and the system alone was not enough, and it must be developed into a huge industry, so he said: "The ships needed for inland rivers can hire external craftsmen, and a new shipyard can be built on site, so that only a few senior craftsmen can be used for guidance, and a group of shipbuilders can be trained to develop related industries; The sailors and sailors needed were also hired from outside to solve the shortage of manpower. ”

"Yes, my lord!" Gao Wei was very happy, Gao Shun's order was exactly what he meant.

Gao Shun returned to Jizhou after attending Gao Wei's engagement ceremony, and the rest of the marriage and other matters were presided over by Fang Liang.

Gao Wei then began a drastic reform and construction in accordance with Gao Shun's instructions and his own plan, actively recruiting sailors and shipbuilders, so that Gao Shun's navy was more suitable for the needs of the current situation and played a greater role.

With the opening of the Liaodong route and the Youzhou route, the connection between Youzhou, Pingzhou and the Central Plains is closer, not only increasing commerce, but also expanding the exchange of personnel.

The opening of the route with Xuzhou and Yangzhou made Gao Shun earn a lot of profits, and was familiar with the route and the water conditions along the way, increased the connection between the southern coastal areas of Yangzhou and Jiaozhou and the Central Plains, and provided convenient conditions for Gao Shun to launch the southern war in the future.