Liu Bang has a perverse personality. There are also those who bully the soft and fear the hard. Before he came to Xiangyang. There are no children of about the same age around. It's fine. After arriving at the State Shepherd House. Inevitably, I had to play with Liu Yu and the others several times.
Liu Yu, Ma Fan, and Liu Pi are older boys. Although younger than Liu Bang. But the body is taller than Liu Bang. Coupled with the practice of martial arts since childhood. Lifting Liu Bang is like playing.
Liu Bang didn't dare to bully Liu Yu and them. He turned to bully those girls. He didn't come to the prefectural animal husbandry much. But almost every time I come, I have to make trouble. More than a year. He not only bullied outsiders like Huang Yueying and Lu Qiling. He also bullied the two "pro" sisters Liu Jun and Liu Ying.
Brother and sister Liu Yu played together since childhood. Deep feelings. Naturally, it is not comparable to Liu Bang, an "outside household". See Liu Bang bullying his sister. Liu Yu and the three brothers naturally refused to stand by. It is inevitable to teach him a lesson. The result naturally ended in Liu Bang's defeat.
It is always inevitable that children will bump into each other and make noisy noises. As a parent, Liu Xin doesn't want to be too lenient. Simply come to play 50 boards. In fact, this treatment is not fair to Liu Yu and others. But Liu Xin has always been harsh on them. They don't feel any sadness to be scolded. It's Liu Bang. Somewhat unhappy in my heart. Instead, I remembered that a few "brothers" came.
To bear the hate is to bear the hate. But the skills are not as good as people. Liu Bang could only show his face. Watching Ma Fan gradually run away. Liu Bang gave a fierce sip. Follow Qiao'er to the courtyard outside.
that's all. Liu Bang settled down in the State Shepherd House. You can also enjoy those rare delicacies for three meals a day. It's just that he is not happy.
In the past, Liu Bang came to the State Shepherd House. Just eat a meal or drop by a door. Someone led it. Therefore, he did not specifically explain the rules of his house. But now it's different. Before moving to Chang'an. He will always live in the State Shepherd House. Qiao'er couldn't help telling him about the rules of the State Shepherd House.
The rules of the State Shepherd House are not strict. Except for the backyard, study and lobby. He can go anywhere else. The study and lobby are where Liu Xin discusses matters. Don't talk about him anymore. Even the wives can't go in and out at will. And the backyard. Except to please Ma Yun every day. Liu Bang himself didn't want to go in. Because there are many female soldiers with gray and pierced armour, armed with swords and guns. He looked scared. It is said that these female soldiers are all under Liu Yi. And only listen to Liu Yi and his wife. If Liu Bang broke into a place that shouldn't be entered. They don't care if you are a young master or not. It really hurts the killer.
Such rules were not made for Liu Bang alone. Liu Yu and Ma Fan must also comply. only. Liu Yu and Ma Fan have their own studies. Even now it’s a holiday. They also practice martial arts and review their homework. But Liu Bang doesn't like to practice wen or martial arts. So his biggest feeling is to panic. It would be better to live alone in Changlehoufu.
Because Liu Bei is dead. Without Liu Bei, the man behind the scenes. In Liu Xin's view. Liu Bang is no longer a threat. and so. Liu Xin did not pay too much attention to the changes in Liu Bang's mentality. Instead, he shifted his attention to the great event of Chang'an.
in fact. The things in the State Shepherd's Mansion have long been packed. As long as Liu Xin gave an order. You can start immediately. Liu Xin continued to stay in the prefecture. Is waiting for the return of the last group of generals stationed in the field.
A few more days passed. Xu Huang and Pound of the First Army. Gan Ning, Zhou Tai, Cheng Pu, and Huang Gai of the navy returned to Xiangyang successively. Also returning to Xiangyang with Xu Huang were the 20,000 cavalrymen of the First Army. This cavalry will be the main force to escort Liu Xin north to Chang'an.
Before departure. Liu Xin did not specifically interview Xu Huang. Instead, they met with the four navy generals Gan Ning, Zhou Tai, Cheng Pu, and Huang Gai.
Xu Huang is Liu Xin's righteous brother. When Liu Xin went north from Juchao to Hejian. It was Xu Huang who served as the guard. In addition to this relationship. He was still the backbone of persuading Liu Xin to ascend the throne. That year. Liu Xin under the guise of Jinjiao Shenren. Let Jushou, Tian Feng, Xu Huang, and Zhao Yun unwaveringly believe that Liu Xin is the master of the world. The big event about to happen in Chang'an City. It was planned by the four of them. therefore. Give Xu Huang the safety of his family. Liu Xin is completely relieved. Naturally, there is no need for special interviews and special arrangements.
There is no doubt about the loyalty of the four navy generals to Liu Xin. Gan Ning is an old man following Liu Xin. Because of the Sun family. Cheng Pu and Huang Gai are now absolutely undifferent towards Liu Xin. Zhou Tai was born as a pirate. Not only did Liu Xin not look down upon him because of this. Instead, he was directly appointed as the deputy governor of the navy. Just for this trust. Even if you let Zhou Tai go through fire and water. He is also willing.
despite this. Before departure. Liu Xin still met them personally.
Looking at the four generals sitting upright like a benchmark in front of them. Liu Xin smiled and asked, "How is it. Is life on the sea still used to it?"
Gan Ning opened the chattering box first. Repeatedly said: "Master. You haven't seen it before. Once, the final general was taking the fleet to train on the sea. Suddenly a gust of wind blew up. The waves rose. It was as high as the city wall. The final general was sitting on the bow of the ship. It’s so overwhelming. The internal organs seem to be vomiting out. Later I got off the boat. At the end I walked around. It took a few days to recover."
Liu Xin nodded. Said: "Now you know. Although the Yangtze River also has wind and waves. But compared with the sea. That is just a little bit insignificant. I have a suggestion. You can take the craftsmen of the Moling Shipyard to the sea. Let them participate in the sailing together. . See the power of the sea. In this way, perhaps we can build ships that are more suitable for sailing on the sea."
Cheng Pu patted his thigh. Zan said: "This method is good for the lord. Although the warships used in the navy have been improved many times, they are always a little unstable on the sea. If the craftsmen who build ships can experience it firsthand, they will definitely build ships for them. It helps a lot."
"The navy has been training on the sea for more than a year. When the relocation of your family members to Chang'an is over. Pull them out for a walk." Liu Xin stood up. Pointed to the map of the Great Han Territory hanging on the back. Said. "Easy first, then difficult. Start with the practice on the coastal islands. Then gradually expand to the far sea. There are still many lands waiting for you to conquer. Merge them into the territory of the big man."
Opening up the territory is the dream of every soldier. Gan Ning and the others always thought they were in the navy. And Jiangnan Xiping. They are almost useless for Liu Xin to unify the big man. Unexpectedly, Liu Xin's determination to expand the territory far surpassed Qin Huang and Han Wu. It has been placed far overseas. Want to acquire overseas land. Naturally, it is inseparable from a powerful navy. Gan Ning and others suddenly felt that they had a place to be useful again. One after another stood up. Together they said, "The final general will never fail to be entrusted by the lord."
Liu Xin waved her hand. Let everyone sit down. Masanori said: "These overseas islands. Most of them are uninhabited desert islands. Even if there are people. Those are uncivilized savages. Therefore, your greatest enemy is the endless sea and the complicated and changeable weather. You must overcome this. The enemy. In addition to insisting on arduous training. Equipped with ships suitable for navigating in the sea. You must also master the changes in the weather."
Listen to what Liu Xin said. Gan Ning and others looked at each other. They are military commanders. Let them fight to kill the enemy. My brows won't even frown. But the enemy they have to face now is the sea and the climate. This is simply a fight with the sky.
Liu Xin saw the faces of everyone. Suddenly laughed. Said: "Actually, it is not difficult. What you have to do is to collect the daily weather conditions along the coast. Summarize them. Find the patterns from them. Look at what seasons and what winds. Which seasons are prone to storms. As for the tides, there are many changes. The fishermen along the coast know it all. You can send someone to inquire about it. The compass has been issued to you. It is not a big problem to distinguish the direction on the sea. But you need to rely on the compass alone is not enough. You also need to learn to observe the sky. Use the sky. As a reference."
Zhou Tai folded his hands and said, "Go back to the lord. You said these things. I don’t even know what you said. I don’t know if the lord can explain them in detail."
Liu Xin smiled and said, "I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. You can't make a big fat man in one bite. Things have to be done slowly. I have sent someone to collect climate data. I will sort out a copy and send it to you at that time. But astronomy and geography. A lot of knowledge. But you need to study specifically. It happens. Chang'an City will hold an advanced training class. It will be taught by the teachers of the academy. Then you can participate together."
This advanced training class is different from the advanced general training class. It is specially organized for teachers in elementary schools. The teaching content is mainly mathematics and nature. If it is placed in later generations This knowledge is very simple. It can only be regarded as popular science level. But for people of this age. It is already a very esoteric theory.
For Gan Ning and Zhou Tai, the navy generals. Much of this knowledge is quite practical. such as. Tell them that the earth is round. It is very helpful for them to sail on the sea. And the formation of tides and storms. Changes in ocean currents. The geographical location of five continents and four oceans. Several important straits. These popular science knowledge from later generations. All will give them a new understanding of the sea that is about to be conquered.
Let an ordinary person believe this knowledge. It takes a lot of effort in itself. Even the teachers in those colleges impart this knowledge to their students. They are all believing. But Ganning and them are different. They are soldiers. Soldiers have obeyed orders as their bounden duty. This is the truth Liu Xin has always instilled in them. and so. Liu Xin did not ask them to believe or understand this knowledge. As long as they accept this knowledge. And just act according to this knowledge.
Rested for another two days. The generals who returned to Xiangyang were basically packed. On a midsummer morning. The brigade left Xiangyang. Head towards Chang'an.