Although it was not the time to be amazed, Zhou Qi couldn't help but admire the ingenious craftsmanship of this ship after hearing it.
Looking at the five-sail design that is obviously different from other giant ships, the armor that can be flipped all over, and the internal craftsmanship... It is not difficult to imagine how much effort this ship has cost the princess. Originally, the princess also wanted to make ten thousand people pull fiber, and this The ship was sent to the emperor to celebrate his birthday. This filial piety was earth-shattering. I don't know what the emperor's expression would be when he found out later...
Without further ado, they were divided into two groups, and Wu Heng paid people to inspire people, thus recruiting people.
Zhou Qi went to the local prefect. In fact, the prefect of Huaihe is most grateful to Gong Yimo, because in her plan, the Huaihe will be used as a transit between the north and the south in the future. It is conceivable how rich the banks of the Huaihe will be in the future.
So hearing Zhou Qi's request and knowing that this was what the princess meant, he took the risk of offending the emperor, and hurriedly ordered people to beat gongs and drums to promote it!
"The prince is in critical condition, but he was dismissed from office, and he has to rush into the capital to be punished! Is there any reason for this?"
After receiving the money, plus the anger in their hearts, and the acquiescence of the local prefect, all the storytellers spared no effort!
"The poor princess was spitting up blood by the petty people in the capital, and she also thought that the prince's body could not stand the bumps! Now the princess promises that when she reaches Hengshui, the waterway will be open, but she is afraid that the giant ship will be too slow and will not be able to return in time. I, waiting for those who have received her favor, are willing to help the princess!"
"The virtue of the princess can be felt by the sun and the moon! Now that she has been murdered by a traitor, we civilians must also avenge her! I, Liu Qin, are the first to participate, and I must escort the princess to return to Beijing safely!"
"I swear to send the princess back to Beijing!"
What they didn't expect was that the enthusiasm of the students was more intense than them!
They didn't go to school today. Not only did they sign up for fiber training, but they also went out to help Zhou Qi to persuade the people!
"The princess is very kind to our students! Her heart for the country and the people is as good as any husband! We are willing to escort the princess back to Beijing! All the students in Huaihe are not absent!"
"The prince and the princess have done so many good deeds, but they didn't get the rewards they deserved. Now the canal has been delayed because of those villains' struggle for power. It's clear who is good and who is bad! No matter who will build the canal in the future, this old man will only recognize it. The crown prince's work alone!"
"Let's send the princess back to Beijing together! Clarify for the prince! They have no intention of not being a minister! They are good people!"
One morning, the people in the city seemed to go crazy. Students parading in the streets, ordinary people, and even many folk women signed up one after another, wanting to help this hero among women!
Soon, there were more and more people standing in the entire Caishikou. Zhou Qi was stunned. He didn't expect the princess to have such appeal!
Wu Heng is happy! His shrewd eyes immediately locked on those students. Their status as scholars is the highest. Maybe they can help the princess when they arrive in the capital!
So he bowed again and again, looked at the excited crowd, and said earnestly.
"I never imagined that the people of Huaihe are all just and righteous people! Today, the crown prince and the princess are wronged and want to return to Beijing immediately. I thank everyone for being able to stand here, but I hope to choose someone with fame and ability to go with me, just for the sake of It's not surprising to you that I can offer a modest force when the Son of Heaven is angry."
Many ordinary people feel a little regretful that they may not be able to pull fiber for the princess, but they are not angry. They are very clear that only people like students, doctors, teachers and teachers can say what they say has weight!
A student said, "On the way up from the Huai River, there are still many towns and cities. Zishu is not talented. I would like to go to the lower city first and persuade other students to go along!"
In this way, someone has been lobbying the students all the way to pull fiber for the crown prince and princess, and how many people will there be in the capital!
Hearing this, Wu Heng was so excited that he bowed to the end!
"So, thank you for your righteousness! Please leave the students immediately, they... will be here soon!"
The head of the students is a teacher with white hair. He stands here openly and aboveboard because he truly thinks that the prince is a good prince and deserves what he does.
He said loudly, "Please wait, sir, allow me to change clothes, and then gather by the river! Pull fiber for the prince!"
Some people also said, "We are also willing to follow the ship and wait for dispatch!"
Wu Heng only felt a surge of righteousness in his chest, and he couldn't help it! He bowed to the end again, and then raised his head sharply, pointing his finger in one direction!
"After that hour, I will be at the Huaihe Wharf, I welcome you all!"
Therefore, when Chang Xi and the others arrived at the Huai River, it was too late to be shocked by the behemoth in the river! I was first frightened by the dense crowd of people on both sides of the strait.
What's even more peculiar is that they are all wearing student formal clothes, long-sleeved Confucian shirts with azure and white background, and square student hats, waiting there, as if to welcome them.
After being taken aback for a moment, Chang Xi asked the person standing at the front angrily, "What's going on? Why are so many people gathered here?"
Wu Heng was still a little scared when he faced this number one master in the world, but at this time, thousands of students supported him, and he had enough confidence!
"Father-in-law, please look!"
He pointed to the giant ship not far away! "This ship! It took the princess more than a year to build a huge ship! Originally, the princess wanted to dedicate this ship to His Majesty on His Majesty's birthday. Now... Since the father-in-law is eager to return to Beijing, it has become The best means of transportation, after all, it is large and stable, and it is most suitable for today's crown prince and princess to recuperate..."
"As for these people..." Wu Heng said with a smile, "They are all people who are grateful for the kindness of the Crown Prince and Princess. They heard that His Majesty's urgent move, and the big ship is moving slowly, so they spontaneously organized and are willing to open the way for the ship!"
Chang Xi's mouth moved, and his face was very ugly. Finally, he pointed to the scholars in front of him and said, "They have no power to tie the chicken, how can they pull the fiber?"
"And us!"
At this time, many migrant workers came from far away, all of them wearing sackcloth bunt, very clean and spirited! "We are also willing to go together! Open the way for the giant ship!"
At this time, the head of the students also bowed, "Although we have no power to bind chickens, our hearts are sincere, and we can show the sun and the moon. I hope you don't stop us, and fulfill our students' sincerity!"
When he said this, all the students did their compliments and bowed down. Where does Chang Xi have anything to say? After all, the high status of these scholars is far from being suppressed by a single eunuch.
Thinking of the little princess who is still in a coma, Chang Xi let out a long sigh, acquiescing...
Everyone is happy! All in place.
Boat! Going to start!
On both sides of the giant ship, each scale is tied with a blue-dyed hemp rope, five hundred on the left and right, hanging on both sides, like two wings of the giant ship!
And some of the forbidden troops stood at the front, the students in the middle, and the farmers at the end, with a command!
"Call!"
All the ropes are straightened immediately! The scales are all turned over! Glittering dazzling cold light in the sun!
It moved! Like a giant beast! Mighty and domineering driving a huge body! The people on both sides of the strait are escorted, and the Taotao Lake is behind it. It is such a clear standard! It seems to represent the times! It is slowly opening forward!