Because the Chinese stiff sail can take advantage of the incoming wind in almost any direction, it is best used as a mainsail. The use of Western-style soft sails for jibs and other auxiliary sails has a multiplier effect on hard sails. As for the boat, Liu Haojia is confident that a new hull with watertight compartments will be built.

This is not to say that he is sure, but he believes that the wisdom of Chinese craftsmen is in no way inferior to anyone, and even surpasses! Just give them enough motivation and ideas, and they will surprise everyone in the world!

After a careful turn around the ship, the two returned to the cabin and sat down, and began to talk about the strange things in the fleet. But naturally, the topic slowly shifted to the navy.

The first thing they talked about was the naval drill code issued by Liu Haojia, and when it came to this topic, Li Wenliang couldn't stop talking excitedly! And he was full of praise for the code, but he also put forward some revisions. So the two of them simply took the drill manual and scribbled it while talking, until someone brought the food, and then they couldn't stop enough.

At this time, Li Wenliang was surprised to find that Liu Haojia had no signs of seasickness at all, but was still in good spirits after a long conversation! So he said in admiration: "Young Marshal, you are really born with mixed naval materials, and you don't get seasick when you get on board for the first time!" ”

Liu Haojia said with a smile: "It's not that you don't get seasick, it's just that the wind and waves are not big today, if it is a big wave, maybe you will start spitting up a long time ago!" ”

Li Wenliang said: "If you can not get seasick now, it means that the strong wind and waves in the future will not be able to stop the young marshal!" ”

Liu Haojia waved his hand and said, "We don't have to praise each other here, eat first, and chat while eating." ”

The meal for the two was very simple, a sea fish, a pot of green vegetables, plus four flatbreads, and a bowl of tea per person. Simple meals for two people to eat with relish. The two chatted while eating, and talked about the staffing of Denglai.

Liu Haojia asked casually: "Last time, the official said that you should contact those who can obey the command, how is the contact?" ”

Hearing this, Li Wenliang patted his head and put down his chopsticks, took out two lists from his arms and handed them to Liu Haojia and said: "Young marshal, you also know that anywhere is the most grass on the wall, and wherever the wind is strong, you will pour it on whichever side is windy!" Therefore, this list with my name is full of people who are willing to join adults, and the people on the other list are all people who don't deal with us on weekdays, and most of them are installed by civil officials. ”

Liu Haojia browsed the list of results and said: "Fortunately, there are not many people installed by civil officials. So most of the rest of the people, except for those you know, are neutral? ”

Li Wenliang said: "Yes, this is because the civil officials are relatively late in attacking us, and they don't pay as much attention to the sailors as the southerners, so they didn't put many people in." But if it's been a long time, I'm afraid that our Denglai will be similar to the sailors in the south! ”

Liu Haojia raised his eyebrows and said, "You know a lot about the sailors in the south?" ”

Li Wenliang smiled bitterly and said: "The subordinate turned out to be the Fujian sailor. Nature knows what is going on there. At present, almost all the sailors in Fujian and Guangdong have been controlled by the big families in the south, and the few people who are willing to do things can only go with the flow. If it weren't for the opportunity for his subordinates to be transferred to Denglai later, I'm afraid that his subordinates would have been disarmed and returned to the field, or they would have entered the sea to become a coward! ”

Liu Haojia said: "Is the situation so serious? ”

Li Wenliang said solemnly: "Young marshal, the situation of the man's sailor is more serious than you imagined!" The sailors in the south are not so much the sailors of the imperial court, but actually closer to the private fleets of the local bigwigs! They've done everything, but they don't do the right thing! ”

Liu Haojia sneered when he heard this: "Don't worry, this kind of thing won't last long!" ”

Li Wenliang said in surprise: "What are you going to do with the young marshal?" Where it is too far from the north, and there are local snakes to protect it, it is difficult to move them! ”

Liu Haojia opened his mouth and threw out two words lightly: "Change the guard!" ”

Li Wenliang pondered for a long time before saying, "This is a good way, but I'm afraid that they won't listen to the order!" ”

Liu Haojia sneered and said: "If you don't listen to orders, that's rebellion!" Exterminate on the spot! ”

Li Wenliang said: "I'm afraid it's very difficult to do this, can you withstand it, young marshal?" ”

Liu Haojia said proudly: "Don't forget who is behind it, it's Your Majesty!" With his support, what can't be done? And as long as the officer told those soldiers that the silver paid to the north was also two taels of silver a month, there was no deduction! Do you think those soldiers will still be with their superiors? ”

Li Wenliang immediately gave a thumbs up and said, "The young marshal is smart!" At this time, the bottom of the kettle is drawn! When I turned around, I wrote to my old brothers in the south and asked them to spread the news! ”

Liu Haojia said: "Yes! But don't mention the change of guard just yet! We have other things to do, let them envy first! By the way, does the imperial court need to allocate it in the past few months? ”

Li Wenliang said with a wry smile: "Young marshal, I really let you say it, the imperial court has not allocated a penny of food and salary!" If you hadn't sent me the money here, the brothers would have run out of food a long time ago! ”

Liu Haojia continued to ask: "Have you fulfilled the need for two taels of silver per month?" ”

Li Wenliang said seriously: "It is all distributed in full, there is no color folding, and there is no pumping!" The brothers were very happy, and they all said that they had finally met a good handsome, and their morale was very high! ”

Liu Haojia smiled happily when he heard this, and said: "It's good that the morale is high, I'm afraid I'm going to use them soon." Also, how are the ships and people housed? ”

Li Wenliang said confidently: "Young marshal, all the ships have been repaired!" The silver is enough, and the shipyard is also neat! And the soldiers are all fully replenished, and they have begun daily drills! It may not be possible to fight a big battle, and it is easy to exterminate some pirates! ”

Liu Haojia nodded and said, "Okay, well done!" I'll ask you again......"

Then the two of them nested in the cabin for an afternoon and did not leave, Li Wenliang let Liu Haojia have a thorough and complete understanding of Denglai's navy, and the rest of the thing was to wait for him to arrive in Denglai, and then compare it in practice. In short, Liu Haojia has gained a lot along the way!

When Liu Haojia's ship arrived at the periphery of Dengzhou, Li Wenliang asked people to hang a handsome flag on the mast! Seeing the handsome flag, the boats passing around gave way. Except for the ships with patrol missions, all the other ships followed Liu Haojia's ship and rushed to Shuizhai.

And because a clipper rushed back to report the news, Liu Haojia was welcomed by the sandwich when he landed! From the eyes of those soldiers, Liu Haojia could see that they sincerely welcomed him, and couldn't help but be sure in his heart, it seemed that giving the soldiers the full needs far beyond that of other armies would be able to win the hearts of these low-level soldiers!