Chapter 1364: Ship and Sea

Chapter 1364: Ship and Sea

Chapter 1364: Ship and Sea (Part )

The river flows silently into the sea.

Zhuge Yu stood on the deck, feeling relaxed and happy.

There was a slight mist on the sea, making the sky and the earth dim.

The red sun gradually rose, as if hanging on a mast, slowly dispelling the mist and showing the lineup between the sea and the sky to the world.

Suddenly, a loud singing voice rang out.

Zhuge Yu looked down and saw the anchormen humming songs while pulling up the huge stone anchor with the winch.

The boat shook and began to drift in the water.

The song did not stop, and slowly turned to the helmsman and the sailor. One person sang, and hundreds of people joined in, the sound almost drowned out the waves.

Zhuge Lu laughed.

He is now also a man who is used to seeing the ups and downs of life.

When he first went there, he felt dizzy on the boat and almost vomited bile. But slowly, he got used to it and could ensure that he would not get seasick as long as the wind and waves were not particularly strong.

As for the various essentials of navigation, he had a rough grasp of them. He was not proficient in them, but he could direct his subordinates to do their work without being completely ignorant.

The red sun gradually rose higher, and the ship cut through the waves, floating up and down in the near sea.

To be honest, the stability is quite good. Even when there are big waves coming from the side, it can always stabilize quickly and is quite safe.

After setting out from Chuantun, they headed north and then anchored in Wujun for a long time, partly to wait for cargo and partly to avoid bad weather.

We weighed anchor in early July and set sail north along the coastline.

During the trip, we passed a series of "sand heads" (underwater sandbanks) near the mouth of the Yangtze River, saw the Thousand Mile Long Beach (Jiangsu coastal mudflats) off the east side of Xuzhou, and then sailed along the sea off Qingzhou. Other places were okay, but there was a lot of shallow sand off the east end of Donglai County, and we almost got into an accident. Finally, we anchored in Penglai at the end of the intercalary seventh month.

It took us two months to travel this short distance while recording the route, sometimes stopping at the shore to measure the water depth and observe the coastal terrain.

In August, the wind was turbulent, so we stayed in Penglai for some time, then continued to head north and anchored at Piaoyujin at the end of the month. Hearing that the emperor was heading east, we also headed east and anchored off the coast of Jieshi Mountain.

Overall, the ship successfully completed its mission - it just completed this mission. In fact, opening up a route is a long-term task. For example, the fleet heading north last time did not notice that there were so many shallow sands off the east side of Donglai County.

While he was happy, Zhuge Liang also realized the shortcomings of this ship.

First of all, its cargo capacity is not as good as that of a flat-bottomed ship, after all, the structure of the bottom of the cabin is different.

Secondly, it is not as convenient as a flat-bottomed boat when passing through "Shatou", that is, this ship has a deeper draft, while the flat-bottomed boat has a shallow draft.

If the navies of both sides engage in a battle at sea, flat-bottomed ships may be able to lead them into waters with more sandbanks and reefs. Then the enemy ships will be able to move freely while you will be tied up and unable to move, which will be very disadvantageous.

Of course, if you are far away from the coast, or the water near the coast is deeper, that is their world.

Flat-bottomed ships rock violently and are not nearly as stable as theirs. Coupled with the difference in safety, new ships like theirs are sure to win.

At this moment, Zhuge Lu thought a lot, and the fact that he could think so much showed that he was also a "half-bucket of water" expert - if you really didn't understand anything, it would be impossible for you to have so many insights.

By noon, the mist had dissipated and the weather had suddenly become much clearer. Zhuge went down to the deck, his body swaying slightly with the waves, looking quietly into the distance, and said with emotion: "This is what it means to be a dragon entering the sea."

"An official is coming!" someone suddenly shouted.

Zhuge Yu looked towards the shore and saw a large group of cavalry rushing in. Several officials were standing on a temporary pier, pointing at the sea.

"Dock." Zhuge Lu ordered.

The boatmen obeyed the order one after another, and there were cheers everywhere, turning the rudders and knocking the sails continuously.

Zhuge Yu listened quietly to the various sounds, as if he was listening to heavenly music.

The ship's course was quickly adjusted, and under the gentle breeze of the northeast wind, it slowly approached the shore.

The water depth near the estuary had been measured repeatedly. They tried their best to avoid the silted shoals, sailed carefully, and slowly approached the pier.

The sailor threw a bundle of ropes onto the pier, and the people on the bridge took them and tied them up neatly.

"Where is His Majesty?" Zhuge Yu shouted on the deck.

"Jieshi Mountain." Someone answered, "We must come here in a while, and don't make any mistakes."

Zhuge Yu's expression was stern, and he immediately gave a few instructions, then asked the people on the shore: "Your Majesty, will you get on board?"

"Yes. Are you sure that the emperor will summon his subjects on the ship?"

Zhuge Lu turned his head and looked at the mast. Fortunately, the wind was not strong today, so nothing should happen. The only thing he didn't know was whether the emperor could adapt to the shaking of the ship.

At the same time, I secretly sighed that the emperor was really too much of a fuss. Although the ship was anchored by the shore and firmly moored, and the sea was not rough, was it necessary?

"This ship is fine." Zhuge Yu, with all kinds of thoughts surging in his mind, responded: "Can you persuade the emperor to just watch from the shore?"

There was no response from the pier.

Zhuge Lu understood, sighed heavily, and then ordered the sailors to get some fresh seafood and prepare it, as the emperor might want to eat food from the sea.

If you want to make progress in your career, you have to think very comprehensively.

You must be prepared for whatever the emperor thinks of.

You must also prepare for what the emperor has not expected.

The emperor was so pleased that all kinds of benefits came to him.

Zhuge Yu held his breath and began to inspect the entire ship.

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On the Jieshi Mountain, Shao Xun was somewhat surprised. Although Cao Cao had written a poem "Looking east to Jieshi, I can see the vast ocean", he was really worried that he would not be able to see the ocean after climbing the mountain.

However, the coastline of this era was very different from that of later generations. It could be seen very clearly from the mountain. He even suspected that Jieshi Mountain was a reef or an island in the sea, and it gradually became a mountain after the sea receded and the land advanced.

Shan Yinan wore a brocade robe to keep warm, snuggled up to Shao Xun, looked at the surging sea, with a smile on his face, and asked in a low voice: "Is this the North Sea that Zhuangzi talked about?"

Shao Xun was speechless.

"Xiaoyaoyou" is full of romanticism, but it is just romanticism. How can it correspond to the real geography? If I have to say one, the Arctic Ocean? Well, there were indeed many whales in the Northern Hemisphere in the past, but since humans have been hunting whales on a large scale, most whales now live in the Southern Hemisphere.

"This is the Liao Sea, not the North Sea," said Shao Xun.

Shan Yinan chuckled. She obviously didn't care whether this was the North Sea or not. She just said, "We are confined to courtyards and pavilions all day long, and we think that this small space is the world. Today, when I see this abyss, I realize how vast the world is and how small a mayfly is."

After saying that, he leaned his head on Shao Xun's arms and said, "If it weren't for you, I would never have the chance to see the sea in my life. Even if I hold the power in Jiangdong, I can only issue orders in the small space of the courtyard and pavilion."

Shao Xun hugged her gently, thinking that these words were quite philosophical.

Being confined in the palace, he seemed majestic, but in fact, he had less freedom than those scholars who liked to travel around. But there was no absolute freedom in the world, so it was meaningless to delve into it.

Yang Xianrong was also somewhat surprised. After a long moment, she sighed, "Time flies! It flows day and night. Confucius sighed when he looked at the river. Now, looking at the vast ocean, his feeling is even deeper! A hundred years of human life is like morning dew, but this ocean has been swallowing up the sun and the moon since the beginning of time, witnessing the rise and fall of mankind. The joys and sorrows of the world are but a tiny ripple in the vast ocean."

Shao Xun easily opened Shan Yinan's arms and hugged Yang Xianrong again.

She is old, so she sighs like this.

Unexpectedly, Yang Xianrong pushed him away and said, "I'm not even seventy or eighty years old yet."

Shao Xun laughed, and pulled Zhuge Wenbiao over, saying, "Wenbiao, you should also express your thoughts."

Zhuge Wenbiao struggled slightly, but Shao Xun held him tighter and tighter. He could only blush and said, "I have been trapped in a cage all day long. Now I see the sea and the sky merge and seagulls soaring. I know what the joy of 'free and easy travel' is! I wish I could turn into a roc and soar up to 90,000 miles to get a glimpse of the whole world, so that I don't have to... I don't have to make people angry with me."

"No, I won't make you angry again." Shao Xun said.

Seeing his sincere look, Zhuge Wenbiao lowered his head slightly and sighed softly.

Shao Xun held Zhuge Wenbiao in his arms and signaled to Shi with his eyes.

Shi was pregnant and should not have come, but she was quite interested in climbing up to see the sea as it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so Shao Xun had her and Wang Yinling carried all the way up.

Shi, who was supported by Ying and Wang, said, "The waves are running and surging without stopping. Isn't the rise and fall of the tide just like the ups and downs of the world? The Wuyi Alley in Jianye is now just an ordinary alley. Seeing the eternity of this sea, I feel that the changes in the world are like a dream. Most of the past has been blown away by the wind."

As she said this, she secretly glanced at Zhuge Wenbiao.

Zhuge Wenbiao felt her gaze and actually wanted to cry.

Shao Xun leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Life is short, just a few decades, it's insignificant in this sea, I will treat you well."

Zhuge Wenbiao buried his face in his arms and sobbed softly.

Shao Xun held her in his arms and whispered in her ear very patiently.

Behind the women were a group of female officials.

Zhuge Wenbao, however, did not have so many "loves, hates, and vengeances". He was quite excited and whispered, "Isn't this the place where the goddess who 'walks lightly on the water, with her silk stockings covered with dust' lives? Her color is as dark blue as the sky; her sound is as loud as the wind in the pines in the mountains. The smoke is vast and the clouds are flickering. This scene should only be seen in heaven, how many times can we see it in the world!"

Seeing that Zhuge Wenbiao in his arms had stopped crying and his mood had stabilized, Shao Xun turned his head and said with a smile: "Wenbao, am I good to you? I let you see the sea."

Zhuge Wenbao was dumbfounded. Where did this come from?
Zhuge Wenbiao gently hit Shao Xun, and Shao Xun was delighted. He changed from being a "man below" to Zhuge Wenbao to a "dog licker" to Zhuge Wenbiao in an instant, and said, "Okay, as you say."

Duan and her female family members stood a little further away. They were a little surprised to see Shao Xun interacting with the women.

This man, who once pounced on her like a lecher, as if he had never seen a woman in his life, now showed such care and love to these women of the fallen nation of Jiangdong. I really don't know what his true face is.

Shao Xun did not let her go, and asked with a smile: "Mi'e, this sea is boundless, without the limit of banks and without the restriction of paths. Looking at it, the mind is also relaxed, as if a long wind has washed away the dust in the chest. Do you feel——"

At this point, he paused deliberately, and seeing that he had successfully attracted Duan's attention, he said: "Etiquette, laws and moral principles are like the paths on land. How narrow they are in front of this vastness!"

Wang Yinling couldn't help laughing out loud.

This thief, in order to drag the woman into trouble, actually came up with such a twisted logic.

Zhuge Wenbiao couldn't help it either, and stretched out his jade fingers to cover Shao Xun's mouth.

Shi glanced at her daughter-in-law, and Zhuge Wenbiao blushed. He quickly withdrew his hand and lowered his head to fiddle with the pattern on the hem of his skirt.

Shan Yinan took Shao Xun's arm, pointed forward, and said, "Is that the boat sent by Wenma Boat Village?"

"That's right." Shao Xun said, "Let's go down and take a look."

After saying that, he turned around and walked down the mountain.

Shan Yinan and Zhuge Wenbiao stood on the left and right, like guardians.

When passing by Duan, Shan Yinan looked at Duan carefully.

When Murong Wei was enthroned as the King of Yan, Murong Huang was also enthroned as the Crown Prince and Duan as the Crown Princess, and the imperial edict was drafted by her.

When they reached the foot of Jieshi Mountain, Shao Xun discovered that the ministers accompanying him had actually prepared a desk, writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone, and he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

It’s not that I can’t compose poetry, but that I don’t have the inspiration to compose poetry!

Besides, writing poetry is not as fun as teasing these women.

In the evening, Mi Ping, the chief clerk of the Shanyu's palace, arrived with a group of people, escorting Murong Huang and more than a hundred others.

(End of this chapter)