"Why don't I call you Wang Lao?" Liu Yong smiled, didn't wait for the prince to object, and said, "Elder Wang, where did you build this ship?" Who presided over the construction? ”

Old man Wang was surprised and said, "Is the son going to buy a boat?" ”

Liu Yong shook his head and said, "Elder Wang, I won't tell you, I have also walked through many states and counties, Jiangxia, Fuyi, Guangling...... There are no boats, and this is the first time I've seen them. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 info I wonder whose invention is this, how can it be built so elaborately, so hugely? Although Liu Yong has learned about the building ship from historical materials and games, he has never seen the real thing, and Fuyi's navy mostly uses small boats such as ships, so such a huge building ship is enough to surprise him a lot and envy.

"Childe is right, this building boat is indeed only available in Jiangdong." Old man Wang was a little proud, and said, "But the building boat driven by the little second brother can only be regarded as an average size." The ship moored at the dock yesterday morning was much larger than ours, and that master had seen it......" Old man Wang said as he pointed to Zhou Cang, and continued, "It can be compared with the warships of the navy, but it is greatly inferior. ”

Liu Yong was even more surprised, and said in amazement: "Is the navy's warship even bigger?" ”

"It's three times the size of this ship."

"That's huge, too!" Liu Yong was surprised and delighted.

"It is said that warships can be built longer and larger, up to five floors, carrying more than 1,000 people. However, as Childe said yesterday, the higher the ship, the more unstable, and if you want to be stable, you can only lengthen and widen, but in this way, the weight has increased a lot, the draft is deep, and the general rivers and lakes cannot travel. ”

Liu Yong was dumbfounded, and it took a long time before he came to his senses a little, and asked with a smile: "Elder Wang is very familiar with all kinds of ships, and he also served in the navy before?" ”

Old man Wang shook his head and said, "No. The little old man often sails on the lake, and occasionally encounters the naval drills, so he probably knows a little. Moreover, although Xiao Lao'er has not served in the navy, there are many villagers in the township, and they can hear some of them. ”

Liu Yong nodded, and asked again: "Elder Wang, how many craftsmen can Jiangdong design and supervise the construction of warships?" ”

"It's too common to grab a lot of it. Childe didn't say that all parts of Jiangbei couldn't build building ships, but for this reason. Old man Wang smiled and said, "As far as little old man knows, there are only a few people in Jiangdong who can build warships. The leader's surname is Kuaimingfu, known as Kuailuban, with exquisite skills and skillful workmanship. Now these people have been appointed by Sun Quan as the naval superintendent, and they are very trusted by Zhou Yu. ”

Liu Yong was apprehensive for a while, and asked worriedly: "Uncle, is the place where the warship was built far away from here?" ”

"Childe, all the warships in Jiangdong can be built in the naval barracks, and outsiders can't get in." Old man Wang shook his head, seeing that Liu Yong wanted to speak and stopped, knowing what he was thinking, he added, "These overseers stay in the camp on weekdays, and they can't leave the camp easily. ”

Liu Yong knew that asking was also a vain question, but he was just holding a hint of fantasy, with Zhou Yu's wisdom and strategic vision, how could these high-end military talents outflow? I'm afraid I'd do the same myself. Hearing Old Man Wang say this, Liu Yong couldn't help but sigh deeply.

"Childe asked like this, could it be that he planned to build his own building ship?" Old man Wang actually guessed what Liu Yong was thinking.

Liu Yong did not hide it either, and said: "Exactly." ”

"Childe doesn't have to be disappointed." Old man Wang stroked his gray beard and said with a smile, "Childe, what they built is a warship, and naturally it is not something that ordinary people can build." However, there are many craftsmen who build civil buildings and ships of this size, and the government does not care much. There are several workshops that make people's boats by Poyang Lake, if the son does not give up, the little old man can take the son to negotiate, the local one. Looking at the thin noodles of the little old man, there will definitely be a lot of discounts. ”

Liu Yong shook his head and said, "Elder Wang, I am not building a ship here, but I want to invite some skilled craftsmen to build it to me." ”

Old man Wang let out a light "ah", shook his head and said: "Son, these craftsmen all have families and families, but they don't want to stay away from their homeland, I'm afraid it's a little difficult to do." Old man Wang had a helpless expression on his face

"Actually, it's not too far, it's in Fuyi, Jiangbei, it's not too far away. If the craftsmen wish, their families can also be brought with them to be properly accommodated. If the talent is outstanding, the salary can be paid three times the amount of the place, and there is a considerable dividend. ”

Old man Wang was suspicious: "Son, has he become the master?" ”

Liu Yong nodded and said, "Elder Wang, although you and I have only been together for two days, I believe you know who I am." When have I ever said something big? ”

Old man Wang nodded, his heart suddenly moved, and asked, "Childe is not surnamed Qiao, right?" ”

Liu Yong was slightly stunned, and remembered that Zhou Cang must have used a fake name when hiring a ship, so he smiled and said: "Don't hide it from Wang Lao, my surname is Liu." ”

"Isn't Childe Liu Yong?" Old man Wang exclaimed.

Liu Yong was even more surprised and asked, "Does Elder Wang know my name?" ”

"No wonder the little old man thinks the son is very kind." Old man Wang was overjoyed, and sighed again and again, "I heard that although the son is too guarded, he has a kind personality, is approachable, respects talents, and does not judge people by his background. Xiao Lao'er should have thought of who else in the world treats us poor people so politely, and who values low-status craftsmen so much. ”

Liu Yong said a few words modestly. Old man Wang said strangely: "Little Lao'er heard that Gongzi is seeking talents in Fuyi, and all kinds of talented people have energy to use it, why haven't they recruited talents who can build buildings and ships?" ”

"I don't know. I have entrusted the Fuyi Navy to Gan Ning, the Governor of the Navy Army, but I don't know what he thinks. ”

Old man Wang thought for a while, and suddenly said: "Little old man guesses that Gan Ning is afraid that he doesn't want to build civilian ships, but the boatmen who recommended him can't build warships, so the son doesn't know." ”

"I'm afraid so." Liu Yong could only speculate, and frowned again, "Elder Wang, is there a big difference between this civilian ship and a warship?" ”

"Childe, this little old man doesn't know." Old man Wang shook his head first, paused, and said, "But Little Old Man guesses that there must be a big difference between the two. Otherwise, Zhou Yu would have forcibly recruited all the people who could build ordinary buildings and boats into the navy. ”

Liu Yong bowed his head and said: "Wang Lao is reasonable. "Xindao, with Gan Ning's ability, why don't you build a building ship? Even if you don't recruit the talent to build warships, you can use the experience of building civilian ships to explore slowly. Could there be some other reason? Forget it, it's better not to be busy recruiting people first, and say that he is fully responsible, what else do you do? Liu Yong made up his mind and said to Old Man Wang: "Old Wang, let this matter go first." I'll wait until I get back and ask! ”

Old man Wang said goodbye and left, Liu Yong also stood up and walked around, leaned out of the side of the boat to take a look, only to see five long paddles sticking out on each side of the boat, and at the same time taking off the oars, moving forward, entering the water, paddling, and then taking up the oars...... Uniform and orderly, pushing the building ship to break the waves and move forward, very fast. At this time, the boat has reached the center of the lake, the wind is also a lot stronger, blowing the flag on the boat "whoosh", the waves on the lake are rolling, the white waves are blowing the sky, the small fishing boat in the distance is bumping up and down in the waves, fluttering, and the boat is walking on the ground, without the slightest shaking.

"Brother Zhou, did you buy that perch from them?" Xiao Qiao asked, pointing to the fishing boat in the distance.

"yes." Zhou Cang nodded, and asked again, "Second Miss, if you like to eat, I'll buy it for you." ”

Xiao Qiao shook his head and said, "No need." My brother-in-law said that catching sea bass is very troublesome, so it is extremely precious and should not be eaten too much. ”

"What are you afraid of. I pay more money, are you afraid that no one will catch me? ”

As soon as Zhou Cang's voice fell, he heard Liu Yong sing aloud: "People come and go on the river, but they love the beauty of sea bass." Jun looks at a leaf boat, haunted by the turmoil. ”

Zhou Cang was stunned for a moment and asked Xiao Qiao, "What is Brother Liu talking about?" Are you also praising the taste of sea bass? ”

Xiao Qiao read it silently, his heart moved, he shook his head and replied in a low voice: "No." My brother-in-law is reminding us, and he is blaming us, saying that we only know that sea bass is delicious, but look at the poor fishermen, who are sailing through the wind and waves in small boats, and may capsize and die at any moment. ”

Zhou Cang was so ashamed when he heard this, his face suddenly swelled purple red, and he went back to the cabin in a gray manner.

Old man Wang sighed beside him: "The son is kind-hearted, and the little old man really has mixed feelings when he hears it." ”

Xiao Qiao turned his head to Liu Yong and said, "Brother-in-law, who made this poem of yours?" ”

Liu Yong said lightly: "This is Fan Zhongyan's "Fisherman on the River". ”

Xiao Qiao said again: "Why does my brother-in-law have so many poems, but my little sister has never heard of them, and she has never heard of the author?" ”

Liu Yong smiled: "How old are you, I don't know how many people don't know." ”

Xiao Qiao pouted, quite unconvinced, and just wanted to sneer at each other, but he heard the sound of drums in the wind, mixed with the sound of Jin Ge with the collision of blades, and was stunned.

"Elder Wang, is this Zhou Yu's navy practicing?" Liu Yong asked, while raising his eyes to look, only to see the smoke and waves, where to see half a sign.

"Childe, it's still far away. Otherwise, Xiao Lao'er ordered the boat to go more to the water village, and maybe he could see the boat of the navy. ”

"No need." Liu Yong waved his hand, "Spying on secrets in the army is a big taboo, and it can't make it difficult for you." Let's go according to the original route. ”

"Yes." Old man Wang was even more moved in his heart.

After another two hours, the boat docked at the nearest pier to Zhou Yu's water village. Old man Wang said goodbye to Liu Yong, and reminded: "Son, five miles along this road is the official road, and then three miles north and turn right is the road leading to Zhou Yu Water Village." ”

In fact, there is no need for Old Man Wang to remind him, Liu Yong already roughly knows the location of Zhou Yu's water village on the boat. Liu Yong nodded, and led Xiao Qiao, Zhou Cang and others to the road unhurriedly. After walking for about an hour, it is the avenue leading to the Poyang Navy, which is very wide and straight, and walked more than ten miles, in front of which is a small dirt slope, on both sides are dense and turny woods, there are several tents on the top of the slope, and there are a few war horses tied next to it, and there is a team of soldiers guarding the middle of the road, staring at them with shining eyes. Liu Yong raised his right hand and stopped.

Those soldiers saw that although Liu Yong's group was small in number, and they were all in civilian clothes, they were all riding strong war horses, and the entourage was physically strong, with neat movements, obviously well-trained, and the big black one in the lead was like a black tower, which was even more outstanding. The middle two riders, the female is covered with white gauze, and she can't see her face clearly, but her posture is slender and her demeanor is outstanding; The man's appearance is mediocre, but he has a resolute face, not angry and arrogant, which makes people dare not despise him. The leading junior colonel hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Everyone, please stop, ahead is our naval army camp." The governor of Zhou ordered that no one should enter. ”

Zhou Cang jumped off the horse and handed over the official certificate. Seeing that it was an adjutant general, the soldier hurriedly gave a deep salute and said respectfully: "The little one is a general." I wonder why the general is here? ”

Zhou Cang nodded slightly, handed the greeting sticker to the little school, and said, "You wait to report to the governor of Zhou, and say that Liu Yong and Liu Chongru from Jiangbei came to pay a visit." ”

"It turned out to be General Liu." The little colonel's heart was shocked, his eyes lit up, he glanced at Liu Yong, and said, "Please General Liu and his entourage temporarily rest in the tent, and the little one will go to report to Governor Zhou." As he spoke, he led the way first, took Liu Yong and others up the dirt slope, instructed the other soldiers for a while, and asked them to treat each other well, and then arched his hand to Liu Yong and others, and then stepped on the war horse to report to the camp.

Liu Yong went to the high prescription to know the reason why Zhou Yu set up a card here. Originally, standing here Zhou Yu's water village is at a glance: the left side is only three miles away from here is the naval camp, one side is surrounded by the lake, the other three sides are high fences, a road leads directly to the camp, and at this time the junction is a tall and thick camp gate. The roads in the camp are staggered, the flags are unfurled, the white tents are one by one, stretching out into the distance, a huge tent is guarded in the middle, a high pole is erected next to it, and a handsome flag embroidered with the word "Zhou" is displayed in the wind. On the right is the vast Poyang Lake, in which there are all kinds of warships shuttling from time to time, small and fast ships, fighting ships that are flat and stable, and huge and majestic building ships...... The building ship is really huge, and the fighting ship with Fuyi as the main warship is like a rabbit compared to an elephant in front of it. At this time, the warships were practicing various tactical tactics, either shooting across the water, or close combat, or encircling and intercepting...... The sound of gongs and drums and shouts of killing resounded in the sky. It was the first time for Liu Yong to watch the naval drills, and he couldn't help but feel excited and high-spirited.

Zhou Yu was discussing with Lu Su in the big tent at this time, and when he heard that Liu Yong from the elementary school newspaper was visiting, the two of them were stunned. Zhou Yu frowned and said, "What is he here for?" ”

Lu Su said: "This Liu Yong is very appreciated by Cao Cao, and there must be something important in Jiangdong here." ”

Zhou Yu took the sticker sent by the junior school and glanced at it hastily, then handed it to Lu Su, and said, "Sure enough." His visit to Jiangdong was a private matter; If it is a business matter, it is right to go to Chaisang to meet Wu Hou first, and then go to the camp of our navy. ”

Lu Su bowed his head and said: "Gong Jin's words are reasonable. I heard that Liu Yong's learning is huge, full of wisdom, and extraordinary knowledge, and Cao Cheng is very fond of it, almost obedient to his words, but I don't know what to look like? I'm extremely curious. ”

The corners of Zhou Yu's mouth turned up, and he sneered: "Liu Yong's appearance is mediocre, I'm afraid Brother Zijian will be extremely disappointed when he sees it." ”

Lu Su was stunned and said, "Gongjin has seen Liu Yong? ”

"yes. It was still the fourth year of Jian'an, and Brother Bo Fu and I captured Wancheng......" Zhou Yu's expression darkened, and he said that he and Sun Ce went to Qiao's house with hope to ask for marriage but returned in humiliation.

"I see...... Lu Su nodded lightly, and said in his heart, in this way, Liu Yong not only disturbed Sun Ce's good deeds, but also ruined your Zhou Yu's marriage, I don't know what Zhou Yu planned in his heart, and asked, "Does Gongjin still want to see Liu Yong?" ”

"See, why not?" Zhou Yu said in a deep voice, his face was not shocked, and he commanded outside the tent, "Come on...... The order was given, Mingjin returned to the camp, and then beat the drum and raised the tent. ”

Lu Su was stunned for a moment, and exclaimed: "Governor, since Liu Yong said that it was a private matter, let's welcome him in." Why do you still have to gather the generals with great fanfare, isn't this a clear attempt to make things difficult for Liu Yong? ”

Zhou Yu said to Lu Su with a smile: "Brother Zijian is too worried, I just let Liu Yong see the demeanor of Jiangdong soldiers, don't fall into the prestige of our Poyang Naval Army." But he smiled coldly in his heart. (To be continued.) )