The warships lay across, like giant beasts prostrate one after another. And at the end of the warships lined up in a row, craftsmen are busy on this last warship.
The weather in September is a little cooler. So even though the sun is shining brightly, the heat in July and August is gone. Each craftsman is constantly busy under the sun.
While everyone was busy, Tang Zhongsheng was also patrolling and checking back and forth on the last battleship. Because this is the last warship, after the inspection of this warship is completed, it can be delivered for use.
"Give me a careful inspection, and you can't make mistakes."
"Your Majesty treated us with such kindness as a mountain. Even the best drinks were brought to us. We must not fail His Majesty, so we have to check carefully, and we must not make any mistakes."
"I have seen everything clearly. Once something goes wrong in any link. After it is found out, whoever is found out will be responsible."
"Check carefully."
Tang Zhongsheng looked solemn.
He talked while walking, admonishing the craftsmen who were overhauling. All the craftsmen were busy when they heard Tang Zhongsheng's words, and nodded in reply at the same time.
These craftsmen, now here in Chang'an, have excellent food and lodging, and have good wine to drink every other day, so they are very satisfied in their hearts. Moreover, they came to Chang'an to do things, and they were treated very well here, so when they were busy, they all went all out and did not dare to be lazy, lest they would disappoint Du Qi's trust.
Tang Zhongsheng is also tense in his mind now, the reason is very simple, he has received news that all the soldiers who went out to harvest grain have returned from various places. Even, there are common people who have come to join the army and are busy with the matter of the common people joining the army. Tang Zhongsheng could predict that once the common people joined the army, the army might move south.
So Tang Zhongsheng was in a hurry. Fortunately, today was the last overhaul of the last warship.
As long as this is sorted out, the warship can be delivered.
Time passed by little by little.
About an hour later, people came to Tang Zhongsheng's place one after another, reporting that the final inspection was over. After all the inspections were over, Tang Zhongsheng arranged for everyone to evacuate.
In fact, this warship has already sailed through the water test, but Tang Zhongsheng has always been extremely cautious and careful in doing things, so even after the water test, he has to check it again to make sure nothing goes wrong.
After Tang Zhongsheng checked everything, he was relieved, and he left the water village and rode his horse to the city of Chang'an. After arriving in the city, Tang Zhongsheng went straight to the barracks to have an audience.
As soon as he saw Du Qi, Tang Zhongsheng saluted and said impatiently: "Your Majesty, the thirty warships built by Shuizhai have all been built. The follow-up warships were built in a hurry, so they recruited a group of warships." The workers are involved, but I can guarantee that all the warships are made without the slightest rough work. All the warships are carefully crafted."
"On this point, please rest assured, Your Majesty, the warship will never have any problems."
"Thirty warships, each of which can accommodate at least 2,000 people and a maximum of 3,000 people. Therefore, His Majesty's army is enough to accommodate them all. Due to time constraints, it is impossible to build larger warships."
Tang Zhongsheng said: "If you have enough time, you can build a bigger warship that can accommodate more people."
Du Qi said with a smile: "It is not easy to build thirty warships in such a short period of time. And now, I am indeed preparing to go south. It is just the right time to complete the construction."
Tang Zhongsheng said: "I am satisfied if I fail to live up to your Majesty's entrustment."
Du Qidao: "This time you have completed the task, and you have done a lot. Go to Shangguanyi and get another 100 jars of wine. You, the craftsmen under your command, and the people recruited to do things have worked hard. These wines are given to you. as a reward."
Tang Zhongsheng said happily: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
It is best to have drinks.
Each craftsman is well paid, and they don't really care much about money. After all, they are not short of money. On the contrary, this wine has a price but no market. Even if they have money, they may not be able to buy it. So Tang Zhongsheng was quite excited when he heard Du Qi's words.
After Tang Zhongsheng resigned, Du Qi directly arranged for Xue Rengui to come.
As soon as Xue Rengui entered, he looked excited and said, "Your Majesty summoned the last general, are you planning to send troops?"
Du Qi nodded and said: "The warship has been built, and it is indeed ready to send troops. When we go south this time, we will go south directly by water, and we will go straight to the Jiangdu of the Tang Dynasty.Straight into the hinterland of Li Shimin. You start to mobilize soldiers and horses, and at the same time, make arrangements for weapons, food, etc., and go south with you. "
"I obey!"
Xue Rengui suddenly became excited.
In an instant, his face was flushed, and he was completely delighted by this incident. Because at this moment, it is finally his turn to make contributions. He knew that Xiao Yuanqi had won Li Chengqian, while Su Dingfang and Ma Yuan had made good progress, but he was the only one who had been stagnant, and now he could finally take action.
Xue Rengui immediately went down to make arrangements.
The entire army began to be dispatched in a short period of time. In just one and a half days, Xue Rengui had already mobilized his troops, and the army left Chang'an, heading for the water village by the river.
The army entered the water stronghold, and batches of soldiers boarded the warships. At the same time, batches of supplies, equipment, and pills were all sent to the warships. Thirty warships are all full.
Originally, ballast stones were prepared on warships, but in today's warships, there are no ballast stones, and military rations are used instead. Every warship is loaded with military rations.
Everyone entered the warship, and Du Qi's warship was the Jiaolong.
This is the flagship of all warships.
is the seat of the headquarters.
Standing on the deck, Du Qi looked at the line of warships, and his heart was full of pride. Today's Xia Kingdom is no longer the weak Xia Kingdom of the past, and any slight disturbance may lead to the collapse of Xia Kingdom.
Today's Xia Kingdom stomps its feet, but it may affect countless countries.
Du Qi glanced across the blue and clear river, put his hands on the side of the boat, and ordered: "Let's go!"
"Woo! Woo!"
The sound of the horn of the army's departure resounded through the water village.
The warships of the entire water village began to slowly sail out of the water village with their oars swung. As the warships moved, the speed gradually increased, and whoever came from the river wind, the battle flags on the warships fluttered.
Du Qi looked at the river in the distance at this moment, and he seemed to see Li Shimin at the end of the river.
This battle is a decisive battle with Li Shimin.
Completely destroy Li Shimin.
Don't destroy Datang, vow not to give up.
Shangguanyi and Xue Rengui were also beside Du Qi. They saw Du Qi's resolute face, saw Du Qi's solemn expression, and there was also a look of expectation on his face. They have followed Du Qi so far, witnessed Xia Guo's growth from childhood to adulthood, and even witnessed Xia Guo's rapid rise.
But no matter how the Xia Kingdom rises, if the Tang Dynasty exists, then the Xia Kingdom is not considered orthodox. Now that the Tang Dynasty is about to be destroyed, the Xia Kingdom will eventually become the only one in the world, and they will also be recorded in history.
The two of them were very excited.
They are all looking forward to the next decisive battle. (Remember the site URL: www.hlnovel.com