Yusuo Lake is located in the north of Taiyuan Fucheng less than 100 miles, a radius of hundreds of miles, the area is huge, there are mountains on the east and west sides, winter has arrived, a layer of thin ice has been formed on the lake surface.

The ice is not thick, even the strength of one person can not withstand it, on all sides of the Yusuo Lake, there are officers and soldiers stationed to surround the Yusuo Lake.

Not far from the shore of the east and west sides of Yusuo Lake, there is a mountain in each, and for a while, under the two mountains, they are busy day and night, rushing to work, building ships to attack Yusuo Lake.

Yusuo Lake, there are two islands, a Taiping, a carp, both small islands are in the middle of the lake, although the area of the island is not very large, but the location is wonderful, the distance between the two islands is not more than a few miles, each other is the horns, the Huang family in the attack on the Governor's Mansion failed, quickly withdrew from Taiyuan, fled to two small islands on the Yusuo Lake.

Yusuo Lake was once the Huang family's private lake, after the Huang family retreated to Yusuo Lake, all the ships of the Yusuo Lake became the Huang family's hands, and it was precisely because they had a fleet that could compete with the government that the officers and soldiers never acted rashly.

There are more than 10,000 officers and soldiers stationed around Yusuo Lake, in addition to the main force of the Governor's Praetorian Guard, there are also state troops transferred from various states, compared with the Huang family's men and horses, the combat effectiveness of the officers and soldiers is naturally much stronger, but this only refers to the battle on the road, if it comes to the water battle on the lake, the officers and soldiers may not be stronger than the Huang family's horses.

The people gathered by the Huang family on the island now are almost all the original servants or doormen of the Huang family, half of them are people who have worked for the Huang family in Yusuo Lake, these people almost live on the lake within a radius of hundreds of miles all the year round, and they are extremely familiar with the water nature of the Yusuo Lake, compared with the Huang family's water army, there are very few people who are familiar with the water nature of the officers and soldiers.

The empire is from the horse to get the world, Yingyuan conquered the world, the biggest weapon is to have an invincible powerful iron horse, although in the later conquest, but also after several water battles, a lot of water army, but after the establishment of the empire, the water army has not been able to develop, and the emperor has always appreciated the cavalry, for the water army does not pay attention to the army, so the empire has developed many horse farms, known as the six major horse farms of Daqin, and the war ships needed by the water army, a few years may not be able to add one.

The empire's navy, mainly in the southeast coastal area, Anyi is located in the north of the original abdomen, although there are many lakes in the territory, the empire has never set up a navy in Anyi, since the founding of the country, Anyi has actually appeared many times bandits, but the scale is not large, there are also water bandits, the governor's Praetorian Guard sent troops to encircle and suppress, even if there is no navy, only need to besiege the water bandits entrenched, and when the water bandits can not support, they usually take the initiative to come out and surrender.

This time, after the Huang family retreated to Yusuo Lake, the governor sent troops to surround Yusuo Lake first, and then transferred ships from all over Anyi to Yusuo Lake, in addition, a large number of craftsmen were transferred to repair ships on the shore of Yusuo Lake.

There were also suggestions to go deep into the mountains or build ships in secret elsewhere, so that the Huang family would know the situation of the ships of the officers and soldiers in broad daylight.

Yuan Chongshang didn't care at all, and did not change his attention, but explained to everyone that the construction of ships on the shore of Yusuo Lake was such a gesture to show the determination of the imperial court to quell the chaos to the remnants of the Huang family entrenched in Yusuo Lake, and seeing that the government was building ships every day, the remnants of the Huang family could only become more and more panicked, and their morale would slowly decline.

In the afternoon, there was still light snow in the sky, and Yuan Chongshang was accompanying Chu Huan, the minister of the Qin Mission, and his party to inspect the mountain east of Yusuo Lake.

Yusuo Lake is the Huang family entrenched in, Chu Huan went to inspect near Yusuo Lake, Xuanyuan Shengcai was naturally careful, and transferred all the two hundred guards to protect it, Yuan Chongshang was wearing a military uniform, this time Fang Shihao, the commander of the Governor's Praetorian Guard, followed Yuan Chongshang's side.

Yuan Chongshang is dressed in military uniform, but he is really heroic, and Chu Huan is wearing an official robe, walking side by side with Yuan Chongshang on the construction site, the two look martial arts, but they also complement each other.

Behind the two, Fang Shihao and Xuanyuan Shengcai walked side by side, followed by several officials who accompanied them from Taiyuan City, the head of the household division and the head of the military department were all Huo Ran in the list, and the director of the Ministry of Engineering has always been on the construction site, when Yuan Chongshang and others arrived, the director of the Ministry of Industry greeted him early with the officials of the Ministry of Industry who were at the construction site.

At this time, the director of the Ministry of Engineering was at the forefront, leading everyone to inspect the construction site, and making introductions while walking.

"Two adults, the wood used for shipbuilding is still being transported here one after another." The director of the Ministry of Works bowed, "Your Excellency the Governor ordered that all the ships must be completed by the end of the year, and it was really difficult at first, but the Governor is wise, those merchants have money to contribute, and there are things to contribute, and the silver used to build ships is already enough, with silver, the project will be much smoother, and the materials needed will be transported here in an endless stream, and if it continues like this, it will definitely not delay the construction period." ”

As Yuan Chongshang walked, the sound of armor rubbing was quite harsh, and he asked, "How long will it take to complete the four warships that this governor wants?" ”

The director of the Ministry of Works hurriedly said: "Back to the Governor's words, the progress of the other ships is very fast, but the four warships, although the best craftsmen are used to build them, are ...... After all, the warship is extraordinary, and it is also a sharp weapon used by the Governor to deal with the rebellious party, and there can be no sloppiness, so ...... So progress ......! ”

Yuan Chongshang said angrily: "This governor has found you the best craftsmen, and there is no shortage of silver for you, is there still a problem with your progress?" Ben Governor can tell you that if you fail to deliver four ships a year ago, watch your head. ”

The director of the Ministry of Industry was busy saying: "The lower officials understand, the lower officials understand!" ”

Chu Huan had already smiled and said, "Lord Governor, we have already built a warship here?" ”

Yuan Chongshang nodded and said: "The strongest of the Huang family is that there are two warships, he has two, and Bendu will build four, and they are even better than their warships." When the four warships are completed, it will be the time for our final attack, and when the four warships are in front, the governor will see how the Huang family responds? Then he said, "How many boats are there in the lake now?" ”

"My lord, there are a total of sixty-three ships transferred from various places, but some of them have been damaged and need to be repaired, and in addition, twenty-one ships have been built here, and the ships that can be launched should add up to forty-seven now, and these forty-seven ships have been anchored at the lake." The director of the Ministry of Works had already pointed to the lake, "Your Excellency, please look over there." ”

Everyone looked over and saw that there were already many boats anchored on the lake, and at this time some soldiers were sweeping the snow from the boats with bamboo brooms.

"Fang Tong, you are not feeling well, and you have been recuperating for many days, but you have to cheer up recently." Yuan Chongshang turned his head and looked at Fang Shihao, "Those officers and soldiers under your command have not fought many times on the water, although the warships have not yet been completed and cannot be attacked, but there are already many ships in the lake, you can also let your subordinates get used to the boats first, lest the time really start fighting, how can a group of landlubbers be the opponents of those water ghosts?" ”

Fang Shihao immediately arched his hand and said: "The subordinates understand, and the subordinates immediately issued an order, from today onwards, food and accommodation must be on the ship." ”

Yuan Chongshang said with a smile: "That's what it means, being able to eat and live on the ship, after a long time, you will always get used to it." He waved his hand and said: "You can arrange it now, let's do things, and we must not procrastinate." Xiang Chu Huan said: "Lord Chu, please come here today to inspect the deployment of Yusuo Lake for a while, and secondly, to take this opportunity to let you have a glimpse of the scenery of Yusuo Lake." ”

Chu Huan put his hands behind his back and said with a smile: "Lord Governor, it's winter, but the scenery of Yusuo Lake can't be seen in its entirety, it's a pity. ”

Yuan Chongshang immediately shook his head and smiled: "It's a pity, it's not a pity." Raising his hand, he pointed towards the mountain, "Lord Chu, you look there." ”

Chu Huan looked in the direction pointed by Yuan Chongshang, but saw a building erected on the mountain, like a pagoda, erected at the top of the mountain, like a sword, piercing the sky.

"That's?"

"Lake Viewing Platform!" Yuan Chongshang touched his rough beard and said with a smile: "Lord Chu doesn't know, this Jade Lock Lake has always been a scene in Taiyuan, and the Jade Lock Double Scene, that is in our Anyi, but it is famous!" ”

"Jade Lock Shuangjing?"

"It all refers to this Yusuo Lake, but the so-called double scenery refers to the scenery of two seasons." Yuan Chongshang explained: "One scene in summer and one scene in winter are double scenes. ”

Chu Huan smiled: "I see. ”

"Because of this, many people come to Taiyuan and want to come here to watch." Yuan Chongshang pointed to the lake viewing platform on the mountain, "This is built more than 50 years ago, it is used to watch the Yusuo Lake, it is located at the end of the mountain, as long as you climb the platform, the whole Yusuo Lake, almost in full view, Lord Chu, this is an opportunity you must not miss." With laughter, he pulled Chu Huan to the mountain.

From the foot of the mountain to the end of the mountain, there is a special road, Fang Shihao ordered troops to board the boat, and a group of officials followed Yuan Chongshang to the mountain, although this mountain road is usual, but climbing up the mountain, but it is also very good physical strength, many people are already out of breath halfway up the mountain, but Chu Huan and Yuan Chongshang are talking and laughing freely.

When he arrived at the mountain, Chu Huan saw clearly, what stood on the mountain was really a tower, the director of the Ministry of Engineering led the way in front, everyone entered the tower, and climbed to the top of the building, the top of this building is a pagoda cover, but the bottom is supported by columns all around, which is transparent and can be seen in all directions, Chu Huan saw that the area of this tower is not small, and two tables of wine banquets have already been set up, and the table is full of melons and fruits.

Chu Huan walked to the edge of the tower, looked at it with his eyes, and saw that he was condescending, small in all directions, standing on a high place, he really had the feeling of seeing all the mountains at a glance, which made people feel at ease.