Xiong Wuliang led Zhao Hua and more than a dozen soldiers to Ping'a County.
Poor Qu Yuan was once again left alone at home to review government affairs...
If he wanted to spend a large amount of money to build a commercial port, of course Xiong Wuliang had to go to the Huai River to inspect it in person.
"My lord, if this commercial port can be built, it will not only greatly help expand trade routes, but you can also try to build ships." Zhao Hua said excitedly.
Xiong Wuliang was not a fool. He immediately understood the implication of Zhao Hua's words: "What do you mean, build a navy?"
Zhao Hua nodded in agreement.
Since the Battle of Gaoping, Qi State's "Laizhou Navy" has attracted a lot of attention-if it hadn't happened that Xiong Wuliang built a dam on the upper reaches of the Huai River, then Tian Zhen's plan to use the navy to land in Chu would have been a victory. Shocking skill.
Although Tian Zhen fell short, Zhao Hua also saw the beauty of the navy.
Until now, Zhao Hua was still a little scared - if Tian Zhen had not landed from the lower reaches of the Huai River, but had moved to any other place... then the outcome of the Qi-Chu battle would have been completely over.
Having said that - Qi and Chu are still not bordering each other.
Although the Chu army had withdrawn and the Qi army did not pursue it... but on paper, the two countries had not negotiated a peace and were still at war.
In the near future, if the two countries want to attack each other's homeland - apart from taking the Song and Vietnam routes, they can only take the risk of taking a short sea voyage and landing an attack.
Traveling through other countries is always more risky - although Song and Yue are now the younger brothers of Chu, who is moral these days?
There are not many younger brothers who stab their elder brothers in the back.
If the two countries of Qi and Chu engage in large-scale war again, and the Chu army is stabbed in the back by his younger brother, then it is conceivable that there will immediately be a great rout that shakes the national power.
And this possibility is not impossible, but very high!
Look at these two bullshit boys from Chu State——
King Yan of the Song Dynasty was the famous king of subjugation in history, King Kang of Song Dynasty. He was famous for his cruelty and duplicity... The Song Dynasty under his rule was known as the 'Jie Song'.
King Jing of Yue is also a guy who only cares about interests and not morality. Last year, he relied on flattering Qi to survive from Chu's Qu Ping's army. This year, he joined forces with his former enemy Chu to beat up his newly recognized big brother. Qi State.
How can there be any morality! ?
In this case, having a navy in your hands is of extremely great significance - it can effectively threaten Qi's homeland without relying on allies!
The State of Chu actually had a very powerful navy, which was by no means weak - from the Spring and Autumn Period to the Warring States Period, there were only four countries with powerful large-scale naval forces.
Chu! together! Wu! cross!
Now the Wu State has long been destroyed, and the Yue State is also an isolated city lingering on. Looking at the world, only the navies of Qi and Chu can rule the roost.
"Although our great Chu has a powerful 'Hanjiang Navy', this navy is not under the control of the prince after all."
"The fief should also have a navy that can be commanded by the lord - at least, there should be enough power to withdraw the lord's troops from Qi to Chu by sea." Zhao Hua said.
Xiong Wuliang understood what Zhao Hua meant——
If Qi and Chu go to war again, and Chu's army comes to Qi's land, if the Song and Yue brothers suddenly rebel and cut off the Chu army's retreat... If there is a navy in the fiefdom, Xiong Wuliang's subordinates can be defeated in time Qu's withdrawal from the sea can be regarded as a layer of insurance.
Xiong Wuliang could not help but shudder when he imagined that he was trapped in the territory of Qi State and had no answers every day.
Qi Wang Tian Bijiang must hate himself to the core!
If it really comes to the critical moment that Zhao Hua said, and Xiong Wuliang is arrested by the Qi people, Tian Bijiang will not be able to treat himself to Zibo barbecue...most likely he will kill himself to pay homage to Tian Zhen and 150,000 Qi who died in a foreign land. Military officers!
I have to say that Zhao Hua’s proposal is very constructive!
You must not be careless when it comes to escaping for your life!
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The group went straight to the Huai River. Xiong Wuliang looked at the water and saw that both sides of the bank were wide, the water was sparkling, and the willow branches on the embankment were blowing in the wind.
However, the water level in the upper reaches of the west side of the dam is very high, while the water level in the lower reaches of the east side is very low - not even enough water for irrigation in Zhongli County.
It is conceivable that it is impossible to sail a boat in such deep water downstream.
Xiong Wuliang didn't take it seriously.
As long as the height of the dam is lowered, the water level downstream can easily be raised - unfortunately, this will not harm Zhongli County.
Whatever!
Anyway, Mi Fei is still in Qin State inspecting and studying prison environmental engineering, and he is not in the fiefdom.
Having made up their minds, Xiong Wuliang and his party continued to walk downstream along the Huai River dam, trying to choose a location for the commercial port... but were blocked by a small official wearing light-colored official clothes: " stop!"
"what for?"
…
Xiong Wuliang took a closer look and saw that the little official had a sharp and mean face, followed by dozens of arrogant men - but he didn't look like militiamen in the fiefdom.
Xiong Wuliang didn't take it seriously either.
Nowadays, many Qin spies have been caught in the fiefdom, and the rewards for catching spies are generous.
As a result, the whole fiefdom has set off a nationwide craze for arresting spies... Now is the time when the enthusiasm of grassroots comrades is high and the inspections are strict.
Although he brought with him a dozen soldiers of the Quyang Army, these soldiers did not wear the standard armor that could indicate the identity of the Quyang Army. Anyway, there were no bandits in the fiefdom. The iron armor was very heavy and slowed down the journey.
It's understandable that it would lead to interrogation by petty officials.
Xiong Wuliang waved lazily to the accompanying commander of the soldiers, indicating the latter's identity to the young official.
Who would have thought that the clerk suddenly said in a longer tone: "I think you are the craftsmen sent by the Qin State! Yes or no?"
As he spoke, dozens of big men behind the clerk surrounded Xiong Wuliang and his party.
Xiong Wuliang was startled for a moment, then narrowed his eyes slightly...
This group of people did not give themselves a chance to explain and defend themselves, so they arbitrarily slapped labels on them - they were clearly looking for trouble.
The clerk smiled coldly: "The foreigners who come to our territory of Quyanghou now are either merchants, or they are from Qin State. If you are merchants, have you not paid commercial tax?"
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Zhao Hua understood, and whispered in Xiong Wuliang's ear: "My lord, it seems that you are seeking wealth."
Sure enough, the clerk suddenly put on a smile: "If you pay the business tax to me now, then you will be foreign merchants who abide by the law."
"On the contrary..." The clerk's face became as cold as ice again, and he said with murderous intent: "You must be Qin's craftsman!"
Xiong Wuliang was happy.
Robbery hit me on the head?
I'm afraid you haven't seen it when I, Xiong Wuliang, snatched money, right?
It’s said that I, Xiong Wuliang, have always been the only one who steals others’ share! When has it ever been someone else’s turn to rob me?
The commander of the soldiers under Xiong Wuliang was furious after hearing what the young official said! Even though there were only a few people accompanying him, and they were not wearing armor...but the dozen or so people accompanying him were all elites of the Quyang Army. Even if there were dozens of people behind the little official, they were definitely no match for the soldiers of Quyang!
Commander Qu Yangjun opened his mouth and was about to yell...
Xiong Wuliang suddenly spoke and asked the clerk pleasantly——
