My Chinese ancestors

Chapter 462 Xia Guo has you

The news that the emperor and a group of Chinese civil and military generals were coming to Feiyungang had long spread, so there might be some danger on the way. Pei Min's embroidery department had been watching along the way as early as the day before his departure, and also sent messengers to rush there. At the port, Zhou Yu, Lu Su, Gan Ning and other generals were notified.

On April 14th, the three of them, along with Elsa, Barry, Harald, the leader of the Venat pirates, and officials from the ship's shipbuilding company and the harbor government walked ten miles to meet them.

The first person to come over was Pei Min from the Embroidery Department. He came over first and said that Emperor Su Chen would be arriving soon. Pei Min came over with a knife in hand. After greeting everyone, he stepped aside and spoke to Zhou Yu and the others without saying a word. Small talk.

After another half hour, Xu Chu led the Tiger Guard camp to set up defense. From a distance, he saw the emperor riding in front, followed closely by Lu Bu, Xiang Yu, Zhao Yun, Xia Houyuan, Li Jing and other army lieutenants and generals, pointing to the surrounding fields. , the mountains are talking and laughing.

"Yu (Su) pays homage to Your Majesty!"

"Everyone get up."

Su Chen turned over and dismounted, stepped forward to lift the two of them up, and raised his hands towards Gan Ning and all the officials from Feiyungang behind him, "I heard that Governor Zheng said that the treasure ship will go to sea for trial voyage, and I decided on a whim. Come and have a look, I want to board the ship in person and take a look at the sea. I hope my sudden arrival will not disrupt your official business."

"Haha, what did your Majesty say? The navy is currently getting familiar with the Huya and Qinglong warships. Your Majesty is here just in time to observe the progress of the navy men!"

Zhou Yu and Lu Su were open-minded and had always been proud of themselves. They stepped back half a step to one side, then extended their hands toward the side door. They said in unison: "Your Majesty, please!"

Su Chen also extended his hand to the generals behind him, and then was supported by the crowd as he entered Feiyungang. Naturally, the city was under martial law. Experts from the Embroidery Department were occupying the dangerous streets and rooftops to prevent anyone from planting cold arrows and hidden weapons in the dark.

The people on the street were isolated on the street by the government officials with water and fire sticks. They watched the mighty imperial chariots passing by, causing those who could not be seen behind to step on their feet or jump around and look around.

The next part of the trip was to stay at the government office and meet with local administrative officials and officials from the Shipping Department. In addition to saying some words of encouragement, they also occasionally gave them a beating. This was customary.

In the afternoon, Su Chen met with the teachers from the local public school again and encouraged them to teach without any reservations and move on to the older batch. These children will be the mainstay of the Xia Kingdom. Everyone in the entire Xia Kingdom will be literate. Qianqiu’s career cannot be taken lightly.

Then the second group met with veterans who had retired from the army. Most of these soldiers had participated in the wars in the North and the Central Plains. Because they were disabled and retired, they were assigned as jailers and government servants. Those with more serious disabilities were assigned to teach in schools. Essentials of marching formation.

Regarding these veterans, Su Chen has never slacked off in their future lives since he issued this order. Once he found out that local officials were deducting the veterans' monthly food and grain without permission, it would be useless no matter who interceded, and they would directly deprive them of their money. Official body, thrown into prison.

So when they saw Su Chen and the generals who had followed him, the thirty disabled veterans who were summoned immediately knelt down and burst into tears.

Although the march was hard and they could lose their lives at any time, that period of time and the kindness given to them by the emperor and the generals were hard to let go.

"Your Majesty, I was a soldier under Fei Zhong's command at that time. Later, I surrendered to the Xiliang soldiers of Grand Master Dong. I followed your Majesty to rebel against the tyranny of Beigong Ye, and then followed General Xiahou to Fenzhou to drive away the Wei soldiers!"

"...I am a cavalryman under Marquis Wen, and I defeated Xirong!"

"I am the Tang army under General Qin. I also defeated Xirong and killed a small chieftain."

"Your Majesty, even though I have a broken hand, I still want to go to the front line to kill the enemy!"

Qin Qiong turned his head and quietly wiped the corners of his eyes as Wu Yangyang cried. Lu Bu also saw the former Wolf Rider among the group of veterans. Listening to them crying about their love for the army, his eyes became a little moist.

Su Chen's nose felt slightly sore after hearing this. Even if he had become as hard-hearted as the emperor over the years, he would still be somewhat moved when he saw these soldiers following him in the north and south. He stood up and stepped forward to lift up the soldiers.

"I have unified the six countries and fought for so many years. Apart from the people who died in the war, I feel the most guilty for you."

The soldier kneeling in front was lifted up and shook his head with tears in his eyes, then smiled.

"Your Majesty doesn't owe us anything. Soldiers eat food and die on the battlefield. Besides, when we remnant soldiers retreated, Your Majesty also provided for us with food and clothing. Although I broke an arm, I am still living well. Last year He also got a wife and gave birth to a big fat boy last month. When he grows up, I will send him to school and then join the army. Like his father, he will continue to be Marquis Wen's cavalry."

Hearing this, Lu Bu couldn't hold it in any longer, and suddenly stepped forward, hugged the veteran with a broken arm, and patted him on the back.

"It's my luck, Lu Bu, that a certain family has a soldier like you." He held the veteran's shoulders and looked at him with red eyes, "However, if you have a son, it will be nice for him to stay at home and take care of you. The way things are in the world of Hou Xia, there is no need to fight."

Then he slapped twice hard, his voice choked up.

"Our generation will finish all the wars that need to be fought, so that the younger generations can enjoy a peaceful world, and let you enjoy your old age in peace!"

"Marquis Wen..."

The veteran looked at Lu Bu in front of him, and then scanned the surrounding generals. When he finally landed on Su Chen, he knelt on the ground again, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Thank you for what you are doing. It was you who defeated Xia Kingdom. It's me who should be thanked!" After saying that, Su Chen took a step back and bowed to these disabled veterans.

The surrounding generals such as Guan Yu, Zhao Yun, Li Jing, and Qin Qiong also raised their hands one by one.

The officials, big and small, who were waiting outside also raised their hands. The thirty veterans in the central hall burst into tears, and kept returning their hands to the emperor and the generals. After a while, they stopped crying after Su Chen comforted them. .

"I'm coming here this time to board the ship and go to sea in person. How about you defend me and the generals again?!"

"Yes!"

The veterans in the hall shouted in unison with red eyes, making the doors and windows tremble.

Early the next morning, Su Chen dressed neatly and walked out of the backyard of the government office. Thirty veterans wore leather armor and held blades in their hands. The one with missing legs stood in the crowd with a cane, looking at the emperor who came out.

"Your Majesty, please move!" They retreated to a road, and when Su Chen led Dian Wei out of the house, they followed him voluntarily.

Going to the dock to the north of Feiyungang, Su Chen didn't take a car or even ride a horse. Su Chen just walked through the long streets among the people, deliberately slowing down so that the veterans with limited legs and feet could keep up.

At the same time, it also allowed the people on the street to clearly see who these soldiers were who had sacrificed their lives and blood for the founding of the Xia Kingdom, making the veterans feel proud.

Soon, all the generals came over one by one and walked silently on the street with these veterans. These veterans even shed tears and straightened their backs as they walked. Some veterans even smiled at familiar neighbors on the street. That was his My wife and daughter, tell them that I once had a time when I was all-powerful.

The sky rose above the clouds, and when we arrived at the largest dock in the north of Feiyun Port, we could see the twenty-foot-tall mast from a distance, as well as the visual oppression brought by the huge hull.

Especially the iron sheet specially inlaid for sealing, when you get closer, it feels like a steel giant.

Among the group of people, except Zheng He, everyone else was shocked by the huge ship in front of him. It was like a small city when placed on the sea. Huya and Qinglong, which were originally large warships, looked like children in front of him.

Today is the day to launch the ship, and a sacrificial table has been placed in front of the ship. As the emperor, Su Chen came here in person, and he should complete the sacrificial ceremony.

He took the incense stick and kowtowed to the treasure ship. Then he walked to the end of the bridge and kowtowed to the endless sea in the distance.

After everything is ready.

The officials at the dock waved their flags towards the boatmen on the ship and shouted: "Let the water go -"

The gate in the distance opened, and sea water poured in, filling the dry dock pool instantly. The huge treasure ship was slowly lifted up. After waiting quietly for a while, the boatman in the cabin checked that there were no leaks or water seepage problems, and then went up to the deck to report. .

"Everything is fine, you can enter the sea!"

For a moment, the huge hull was pushed by the long oars, pushing layers of water waves, and slowly and powerfully drove out of the dock and docked at the ferry bridge.

(End of this chapter)