Master Kong Zhongni

Chapter 142
On the small ferry on the bank of the Zishui River, a huge and magnificent ship is docked.

The ship is divided into upper and lower floors, the top floor is a platform made of logs, on which are displayed several curtain umbrellas for sunshade.

On the fence around the platform stood a dozen or so solemn sergeants in full armor with crossbows on their backs and long daggers in their hands.

And below the platform, dozens of webbed oars more than one foot long stretched out. Dozens of bare-chested paddlers wore sweat towels around their necks, their heads were covered with sweat, and strands of water vapor flowed from their Evaporation rises, and it is very clear under the winter sun.

Zai Yu glanced at the warship, then at Tuqiu City behind him, and couldn't help asking Zi Gong.

"What kind of ship is this? It's already as high as the city wall."

Zigong said contemptuously, "You don't even know this? This is a big wing made in the Wuyue region!"

"Da Yi? Is this Da Yi?"

Zigong raised his mouth like this, and Zaiyu quickly understood what it was.

Although the wars in this period were mainly land battles, many countries bordering rivers and seas have discovered the importance of naval forces.

Among them, those who attach the most importance to the development of the navy are the four countries of Chu, Yue, Wu, and Qi. These four countries took the lead in establishing "boat divisions" and actively training the navy.

The above-mentioned four countries all have a common feature, that is, they have a considerable degree of dependence on business.

The people of Chu State need to sell the copper and gold they produce, as well as various animal furs in Yunmeng Lake.

Wu Yue needs to dump their locally produced silk fabrics, metal products and so on.

As for the Qi people, they have more things to sell.

Therefore, the sailors of these four countries are used for combat in times of war, and they can also be used as merchant ships in times of peace.

The big wing is currently the main ship type in service in the Wu Jun boat division.

This kind of ship is one foot five feet two inches wide and twelve feet long.

A fully loaded Dayi can carry 26 warriors, 50 oarsmen (rowers), three boatmen (rudders), four long hookers and four axemen each, and one official, servant, and archer. And equipped with 32 strong crossbows and [-] arrows.

However, Big Wing is not the largest ship in Wu Jun's boat division, the largest ship is King Wu's flagship 'Yu Huang', it is said that it can carry hundreds of people.

It's a pity that the legendary Yu Huang was dragged away by the people of Chu as a trophy during Lu Zhaogong's 17-year Wu-Chu War.

I don't know if the Wu people have taken it back in the wars in recent years.

If he didn't snatch it back, then if Zaiyu wanted to see Yuhuang's demeanor, he would have to go to Chu State.

Zai Yu looked up and down at the big wing in front of him, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

No wonder Chu, Yue, Wu, and Qi are doing well in business!

Whoever controls the ocean controls the world, and the barbarians who say this are quite knowledgeable.

Although I can't control the ocean, if I can control the inland rivers, I can still control the world!

Zaiyu was sighing, when he suddenly saw a handsome young man in white walking down from the opposite wing.

There was a gentle smile on the corner of his mouth, but the slyness in his eyes from time to time made Zigong smell a threat from his own kind.

Zigong lowered his voice and said softly, "My son, be careful. I have dealt with this man just now, and he is not easy to deal with."

Jai Yu frowned and asked, "How do you know he's not easy to deal with?"

Zigong just said in a deep voice: "Think about it! Most of the big wings belong to the Wuyue boat division. He can use the big wings to do business. What does this mean?
It means that even if this guy is not a son of the official family in the Wuyue area, he must be an important figure in the army. "

Military business?

After Jai Yu heard this, he couldn't help but feel a desire to criticize.

"You must be Doctor Tuqiu killing me, right?"

When Zaiyu came back to his senses, the other party had already come to him with a smile on his face.

When Zaiyu heard this, he saluted and said, "I didn't expect you to have heard of my name."

After hearing this, the young master happily took out a scroll from his sleeve.

"I didn't expect it was really you! Although I have lived in a remote and humble barbarian place for a long time, even so, your name is often mentioned in my ears!
The "Guanzi" compiled and revised by you has inspired me a lot. This time I went north to Qilu under the order of the king, and I have always wanted to visit you in Qufu.

It's just that I didn't expect that you have been appointed as Dr. Tuqiu. Sure enough, talented people will not be buried by the world! "

After hearing this, Zai Yu didn't know what the other party meant.

I thought for a while and didn't know which angle to answer, so I simply resorted to the old method and asked for directions.

"Why do you say that you live in a desolate and barbaric place?"

The man replied embarrassedly: "To tell the truth, I am originally from Chu, and later I lived between Wu and Yue. The etiquette and education there really cannot be compared with the countries in the Central Plains, let alone the country known as the country of gentlemen." The state of Lu is high or low."

Zaiyu heard this, but shook his head slightly: "You are a gentleman who is eager to learn, and my teacher once taught me: where a gentleman lives, rituals and music will be practiced, and rituals and music will be practiced, so how can you be called a barbarian?" where?"

The other party obviously didn't expect Jae Yu to compliment him so much.

He laughed, bowed to Jai Yu and said, "It is said in the "Poetry": Words read a gentleman, and his gentleness is as jade. This probably refers to people like you?"

Zai Yu also replied with a smile: "It is said in the Book of Changes: A gentleman who is humble, humbles himself. Is this probably a description of a humble and studious person like you?"

Hearing their conversation, Zigong smiled and said, "It is said in the Poetry: If you don't see a gentleman, you worry about it. If you don't see a gentleman, you can stop it. My heart says it.

This is how I feel right now! "

As soon as these words came out, the three of them looked at each other and laughed.

Zai Yu said, "I still don't know how to address you?"

Hearing the words, the man didn't hide anything, he just smiled and said: "Fan Li, a young minister of the Yue Kingdom, if you two don't dislike it, you can call me Shaobo."

Zigong returned the gift and said, "Give me the palm of the state of Lu, Duanmu, and you can call me Zigong."

After Zigong finished speaking, he cast his eyes on Zaiyu, only to see that the corner of the boy's mouth twitched slightly, as if he was about to fall ill.

Fan Li?

Isn't this the Zigong No. [-] machine?
He not only has the talent of Wang Zuozhi who assisted Goujian in his hegemony, but also has the wisdom of "the bird is exhausted, the good bow is hidden, the cunning rabbit is dead, and the lackey is cooking", and the business talent that can make a comeback after losing his family wealth three times.

And judging by his current state, it seems that he hasn't become famous in Yue country yet!
Young man, are you interested in coming to our Tuqiu for development?
We are advancing the policy of talent introduction. When you come here, we can provide you with a Chinese household registration and provide talent housing!

But Zai Yu was not in a hurry to get close to him, but asked with a smile: "You are the Fan family, don't you have something to do with the Fan family of Jin?"

Hearing this, Fan Li just smiled lightly: "You really have a thoughtful mind. Yes, I was originally a branch of the Fan family in Jin, but later my ancestors moved their family to live in Chu.

When it came to my generation, because I didn't get much chance in Chu State, I ran to Yue State. "

Speaking of this, Fan Li couldn't help but feel a little ashamed: "I am really ashamed of my ancestors! From the land of rites and music to the land far away from the Xia, and then to the remote land of barbarians, I really don't know if there is no bright future in the Yue state. How should we comfort the heroic spirits of our ancestors during sacrifices!"

After hearing this, Jae Yu just smiled and said: "There are ups and downs in life, why are you so sad?
Back then, your ancestor Fan Wuzi had to go into exile in Qin State in the west because he was defeated by his son Yong.

But because of this, he was able to offer advice to the Qin State in the Battle of Hequ, and finally helped the Qin Army defeat the Jin Army.

At that time, Zhao Xuanzi, who was in power in the state of Jin, saw his talent, so he used tricks to welcome him back to the state of Jin.

Afterwards, he took over the post of Minister of State, which enabled the Fan family to continue in Jin for generations, and it has not been cut off until today.

With his heroic spirit protecting you, and you have inherited his merits of learning, why should you be sad because of a temporary setback?

In my opinion, as long as you make great achievements and are determined to return to Zhuxia, then there will naturally be someone like Zhao Xuanzi who is ready to go to Yue to welcome you with such a high position as the ruler! "

　Is it sad for people to drink tea?Not sentimental!What's really sad is: the reader is gone, but my update is also cheated.

　　——Excerpt from "Zaiyu's Diary"

　　
　
(End of this chapter)