Taiping Inn

Since Li Daoxu moved into the Bajing Villa, Penglai Island has become a place similar forbidden place. Except for the disciples of Tiankui Temple, there are few people all year round, and most of the time it is as quiet as an island without a man.

On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month at the end of the eighth year of Tianbao, the peace of Penglai Island was broken for many years.

A red sun jumped out of the sea, illuminating Penglai Island, and it can be seen that various ships have already docked in the port of Penglai Island.

There are traditional treasure ships, the sailing ships of the Semi people in the West Sea, and even several building ships.

These big ships are arranged neatly like small towns, with masts like forests and sails like clouds, covering the sky and the sun.

Most ships are equipped with cannons, and the black holes face outside the island. Compared with these large ships, the fleet of the female sect attacking the Xuannv Sect was a tiny witch and was not worth mentioning.

On land, the Liaodong Iron Cavalry is the first to fight against the Iron Cavalry of the Jin Tent without falling behind, and even wins it. But at sea, it is the world of Qingwei Sect. If the Qing Weizong was willing, he could even block all ports from Liaodong to Lingnan from the sea. This was also the confidence that the Qing Weizong dared to let all merchant ships entering the East China Sea buy the order flag.

However, the ships gathered on Penglai Island at this time were just the tip of the iceberg of the huge fleet of Qingwei Sect. In fact, the senior management of Qingwei Sect did not mobilize the fleet today. These were just the ships of the island masters, hall masters, and elders. .

In the battle of Wuyou Valley, Qing Weizong was defeated by Taipingzong and had to leave Taiping Mountain and head north to Qizhou. Unfortunately, Qizhou is the birthplace of the Confucian Sect and has no place for them to stand. They could only come to the shore of the East and East Sea, conquered the pirates entrenched in various islands, occupied these islands, and learned the technology of navigating and shipbuilding from the surrendered pirates, although the Qingwei Sect mainly inherited the Mohist Rangers Sect. , but he also dabbled in the Mohist descendants and began to develop continuously based on this foundation. After so many years of inheritance, the shipbuilding of Qingweizong has become second to none.

According to the statistics of the last Qingweizong, not counting ordinary merchant ships, Qingweizong has more than 60 "clippers" equipped with artillery, more than 30 "big ships", more than 100 armed merchant ships, and countless other small ships. .

Compared with the "big ship", the "clippers" are much smaller, with a narrow and long body, and the side of the ship is lower. The front ship building has been completely abolished, while the rear ship building has been reduced. The center of gravity of the warship has been greatly reduced and can be equipped with The heavier artillery, without affecting the stability of the hull, was named "Qingjiao".

"Qingjiao" has a high speed and good flexibility, but the ship's side is low, and if it is caught by the enemy, it will undoubtedly lose. But "Qingjiao" bet on the word "fast". If you are caught, you are certainly not the opponent. But if you can't catch it, then "Qingjiao" can gain the upper hand with its speed and artillery range advantages, which is somewhat similar to gold The Korean light cavalry was exhausted from fighting the enemy's tactics.

The "big ship" was also named "Huanglong". The hull is huge, the speed is slightly insufficient, and it is more sturdy. Each ship is equipped with fifty artillery pieces. Although it is not as flexible as the "Qingjiao", it transports soldiers and mounts the ship. The weapon of war is similar to the heavy cavalry on the land battlefield.

In many cases, "Qingjiao" can only defeat the opponent, but cannot get close to capture the opponent, because although artillery dominates the naval battle, the technology of wanting the shells to explode directly like "Phoenix Eyes" is not yet available

There is a danger of explosion of the chamber, and the solid bullet is not enough to directly sink a large warship, so no matter when, the boarding battle and close combat are still extremely important. At this time, the "Huanglong" must be dispatched to the final conclusion.

As for armed merchant ships, as the name suggests, they are usually merchant ships, but they are also equipped with cannons and muskets. The crew can draw their swords to fight at any time. They are the symbolic representatives of the Qing Weizong's sword-taking business. They are called "Purple Chi". They can be used when necessary. Follow the "Huanglong" and "Qingjiao" to fight, either chasing or guarding, like a pack of wolves.

This is how the names of Li Xuandu and Lu Yanbing's swords came from.

Finally, ordinary merchant ships can only deal with ordinary small pirates. When they encounter warships, they basically have no power to fight back. They are called "red carp", and some of the meaning of "people are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones who are the ones

In addition, Li Daoxu has ordered the secret construction of ten new ships in recent years, tentatively named "Qinglong", which combines the advantages of "Qingjiao" and makes certain improvements based on "Huanglong". , the drought is deeper, the total length is more than 20, and you can carry one hundred cannons, including twenty sixty kilograms, eight thirty kilograms, thirty-two twenty kilograms, and the rest of the small cannons also have ten kilograms. Carrying more than 800 people.

With this fleet in it, if the Qing Weizong did not agree to Liaodong's accession, the Liaodong army would only have one way to come to Qizhou, which was to break through the entire Zhili from land, because there was no chance of winning in the naval battle.

Of course, if the Qing Weizong agreed to use the passage to help Liaodong transport the army, the Liaodong army could even land directly from Jiangnan, and the so-called Jiang defense became a decoration.

It is said that Situ Wentai, the key figure who helped Qing Weizong win three naval battles, also had the idea of ​​"White Dragon" and "Ying Long". Especially "Yinglong", as big as a mountain, wearing heavy armor, like a city on the sea. Unfortunately, no one knows that Situ Wentai died early. In addition, Li Daoxu and Situ Xuance gradually turned the focus of the sect to land, leaving only two empty names. However, even the "Qinglong" is enough to dominate the world, from the three prefectures in Liaodong to Fenglin Prefecture, to Jiangnan, Lingnan, and even the distant Posa Prefecture, no one can stop it.

At this time, there were still boats coming here, some of which were walking together, and some came alone, just like the civil and military officials in the imperial capital, riding horses, sitting in sedan chairs, and taking cars, but the more imposing they came by the boat, was It's right.

The East China Sea is full of 108 islands. Sometimes it is not easy to meet each other, so many people have not seen each other for a long time. After getting off the boat, they are bound to greet each other and chat with each other. People talking in groups of three or three can be seen everywhere on the dock.

However, the chief and deputy chief of the Shangsan Hall who were close to the water tower have not appeared yet, and the two deputy chiefs have not appeared either.

While these core figures who were qualified to discuss the affairs in the Eight Scenic House were not yet arrived, everyone was talking.

"Brother Lu, it is said that the emperor and the minister are the emperor. Mr. Fourth finally got what he wished this time. In your opinion, how will the situation change in the future?"

"To this day, the title of 'Fourth Mr.' is not very appropriate. It is better to call the sect leader. At the least, you should also call him "Mr. Qingping" or "Zi Gong" to show closeness and respect."

"Brother Lu said that I was negligent. So Brother Lu thinks what will happen to the sect leader when he comes back this time?"

"On the third day of the twelfth lunar month, the 'Sky Knife' appears

In the imperial capital, I personally escort the sect leader, and there is no need to say much about the relationship between this. Now that the sect leader is in charge of the Qingwei Sect, he must repay his kindness and help his father-in-law plan a big deal. ”

"Planning big things... Could it be that Qin Longcheng really wants to be the emperor?"

"Brother, have you forgotten that Dan Tai Wuyang in the northwest has long been called emperor. What's so strange about the Qin family wanting to be an emperor? Can't Qin Longcheng do it? There is no such reason."

Just as Li Daoxu is called Li Beihai and Qin Qing is called Qin Longcheng. Dan Tai Yun's ancestor was the saint disciple Dan Tai Mieming. His ancestral home is Wuyang County, Qizhou, so he is called Dan Tai Wuyang.

"Just the Liaodong family has already made the imperial capital nervous. If we have the help of our Qingwei Sect, hehe..."

"If Qinlong City really became the emperor, where will our sect leader be placed? We cannot be granted the sect leader a son-in-law. Since ancient times, there have been crown princess, crown brothers, crown daughters, crown grandsons, and crown uncles, and they have also followed the I have never heard of a son-in-law. Even if there is one, why should we be a crown prince as the sect leader? I don’t think the two saints will be in charge of the dynasty and the two emperors will rule together.”

"It is true that our Qingwei Sect's ships are strong and powerful, and we cannot go ashore. If you want to compete for the world, you have to rely on the iron cavalry. Therefore, the position of the emperor is destined to be without us. Our sect leader doesn't care about this, the key is that The rank of the great Taoist sect. Is this the emperor better than the emperor?”

At this moment, someone whispered loudly: "Assistant Sect Master, all the hall masters are here."

Everyone who was talking was silent, and when they looked up, they saw a "green dragon" slowly coming.

Zhang Haishi, Li Feiyan, Situ Xuanluo, Li Daoshi, Lu Yanbing, Li Rujian and Lu Shizhen were all on the boat. They came from the nearby abbot's island.

When the "Qinglong" landed, several people got off the boat. Many hall masters and island masters came forward and saluted, "I have met the deputy sect leader."

Zhang Haishi and Li Feiyan nodded slightly to indicate.

Both of them are old men from the Qingwei Sect and have a deep foundation. These hall masters and island masters have been subordinates for many years, so there is no need to pay too much attention to etiquette.

The two stood three meters apart, and quickly turned into two camps behind them, like civil and military officials standing in the left and right.

Standing behind Li Feiyan were Li Daoshi, Li Rujian, and Situ Xuanluo, standing behind Zhang Haishi were Lu Yanbing, Lu Shizhen, and Situ Qiushui who was specially called by Zhang Haishi.

Situ Qiushui is not the master of the hall, nor even the island master. She is just a deacon, but she is standing in a very front position, a little nervous. News came out a few days ago that the Fourth Aunt liked her very much and said a lot of good things in front of the sect leader, so the sect leader wanted to see her.

She went to ask her father, but she said nothing at first, and finally sighed: "The sect leader is determined to be the world and does not want to take charge of the Qingwei Sect for a long time. This is to find young newcomers in advance. If there really is that day, the Situ family might still have Depend on you.”

After hearing what his father said, Situ Qiushui was a little enlightened and a little frightened. She knew that the fourth aunt liked her very much, but she didn't know that it would have such a profound impact. She didn't understand why she suddenly had to shoulder the heavy burden of the Situ family.

However, there is one thing she knows very well that as this fourth uncle returns to Qingwei Sect, Qingwei Sect will change its course.

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