Chapter 1003 Fang La's Adviser, Water Margin's Boatman, and General of the Jin Kingdom
After listening to what General Lu said, Xiao Tang could also tell that although he was a deviant and had no loyalty to the State of Zhao and Song, no matter how arrogant he was, he did not want to be like Zhang Yuan, Wu Hao and other Han people who assisted the Xia State in the past.
The scholar encouraged Xixia to launch a war against the Song Dynasty, and then turned around to help the foreigners massacre his own people. Although General Lu could not foresee the huge threat from the Jin Kingdom, he also knew that a hasty rebellion would indeed be very likely to cause disaster in the Central Plains.
When the country suffered foreign humiliation, it became a help to the enemy chieftain. This is what General Lu did not want to see. Therefore, from the perspective of national justice, Xiao Tang, Xiao Jiasui, General Lu and others were able to seek common ground while reserving differences.
Xiao Tang also secretly thought that since General Lu wanted to go to Liaodong to experience the activities, Wen Huanzhang in the north wanted to devote himself to the civil and political affairs of Baozhou and other state capitals. Xi Sheng, the pharmacist in Jishan Army, was only good at arranging troops.
For generals, the strategic planning really needs the assistance of a counselor who can plan and plan like General Lu.
As for the south of the Yangtze River, although Wuyishan on the Fujian Road under the command of Shi Bao and Baiyunshan on the Liangzhe Road under the command of Pang Wanchun paid attention to recruiting displaced refugees, Xiao Tang really did not intend to continue to expand his power in the south of the Yangtze River and lead to a conflict with Fang La of Manichaeism.
A conflict occurred. The Manichaeans who believed in the theory of two sects and three periods and worshiped the light, sun and moon were different from the ordinary Green Forest and Grassland who had a sense of loyalty. Moreover, in terms of their attitude towards the court, Xiao Tang was indeed different from Fang La in some aspects.
They can be considered like-minded.
What's more, Xiao Tang knew very well that Fang La would be planning to do some earth-shattering things in Jiangnan in recent years. Even if he had to break with the imperial court one day, it would be beneficial to him to keep Fang La in Jiangnan to attract the attention of the Forbidden Army.
After appeasing this important strategist who according to the original trajectory was supposed to be Fang La's subordinate, Xiao Tang still had two stewards hired by Xiao An to meet in the border area of Mizhou. Xiao An also reported to Xiao Tang in the meantime.
He knew the names of those two people. Coincidentally, Xiao Tang also knew their names, and they were both capable people who greatly helped Xiao Tang build ships and expand the navy.
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Although large shipyards in the Song Dynasty were mainly concentrated in the southern military states of Ming, Wen, Tai, Wu, Qian, Ji, Tan, Ding, etc., Banqiao Town in Mizhou was the only municipal shipyard established by the Song Dynasty in the north.
Here, government-run workshops build warships and watercraft; private workshops build merchant ships and cruise ships. There are also many docks and shipyards specializing in ship repairs in this important place for maritime transportation.
, ships (passenger ships for officials), warships, horse boats and other ships were built by the government-run shipyard for the government's own use. Xiao Tang also had the status of a court official. Even if he did not belong to the navy establishment, the current imperial court was corrupt.
Xiao Tang's building of private ships in the name of maritime trade was not an eye-catching matter worthy of impeachment.
At this time, there was a dry dock a few blocks away from Banqiao Town Shipping Company, which was on the edge of the Yellow Sea, with land on three sides and water on one side. Shipyards were busy coming and going inside and outside the dock room and dock head.
The shipyard was in full swing. It is said that the invention of such a shipyard structure was only a little over a hundred years ago. Previously, ships built in rivers and seas were easily washed away by water, and migrant workers were recruited to guard them, which was a waste of people and money.
The enshrining official Zhang Ping then ordered migrant workers to dig a large pit called a "shipyard" on the shore and build ships in it. After the ships were built, they would dig a hole to divert water into the pit, and the ships would float and sail into the river.
Up to this point, the Song Dynasty has also followed the method of using docks to build ships on land and then drag them into the water. Zhang Ping, a native of Linqu, Shandong Province, who invented this method, is also recognized by the world's shipbuilding community as the "Father of the World's Dockyards".
The first shipyard in Europe built by Mouth was more than 500 years earlier.
At this time, there were many shipwrights with rusty bodies and bare feet stepping on the damp mud of the docks to carry sampans, keels, hulls and other ship parts made of multiple layers of sheets. Previously, they were also
They are all tightly connected using tenon and tenon joints. The craftsmen and civilians made a loud and unified sound when they pulled the heavy hardwood of the cabin. Some stewards shouted commands back and forth. From time to time, some shipbuilders also held the bows.
According to the ship design drawings or the ship building drawings based on the wooden ship models, go to the steward and check them one by one to avoid unnecessary waste of manpower and raw materials when building the ship.
Under the guidance of Xiao An, Xiao Tang, Xiao Jiasui, Ruan Xiaoqi and others had just arrived at the dock to check. A steward who was supervising the construction of large and small ships immediately rushed forward and saluted Xiao Tang.
, and said with a smile: "I have always been looking forward to meeting my brother, but I have important matters such as supervising the ship, and I have no chance to renew my friendship with my brother. But today I finally got to see you."
Seeing that Meng Kang, who was originally a shipbuilder but later went to Yinmachuan to meet Deng Fei and other heroes, came to reminisce about the past, Xiao Tang also knew that he had to rely on Meng Kang's shipbuilding skills, so he had to send him to Mizhou, Pidao and even Liangzhou.
He was traveling around Zhejiang Road and other places to supervise work. Not only did he have a heavy burden, but he also had few opportunities to get along with him in person. Therefore, Xiao Tang immediately helped Meng Kang up and said with appreciation: "Brother Meng Kang is working very hard in supervising the construction of large and small ships, and even
After hard work, at least this time we have recruited capable people who are good at shipbuilding and can share some of the burdens of our brothers."
When Meng Kang heard this, he immediately smiled and said: "Brother, don't say such unreasonable things. I can work together with you to share the righteousness, I can profit from my skills, and I can live a real and practical life! I never thought that I would do that thing back then.
There is no hope of getting into an official position and showing off one's talents, but now that my brother is so important to me, and I know that I will be promoted, I will be able to live happily ever after!"
Back then, Meng Kang was ordered to supervise the construction of the Hua Shi Gang ship, but he was resentful for being insulted by his promotion officer and had him killed. Some of his reckless habits also resulted in a life-threatening lawsuit. But now, under the arrangement of Xiao Tang, Xiao An and others, he has changed his identity, because
His skin is fair, his body is slender, and the white flesh that is called Yu Bangan is no longer openly exposed in the border of Mizhou. It is not difficult for Xiao Tang to do something for Meng Kanghan, but now that he has hired a capable person who is good at shipbuilding.
Firstly, just in case, and secondly, instead of letting Meng Kang continue to travel around and work hard, it is time to entrust other craftsmen who are good at shipbuilding to take care of matters such as building ships on the border of Michigan.
At this time, Meng Kang lowered his voice again and said to Xiao Tang: "The shipbuilder hired by Brother Xiao An, the ship built by his younger brother according to the ship pattern and ship model is a large ship with multi-masted sails. He also
I know, but the little brother has never learned the ingenious ships he can build. In terms of shipbuilding ability alone, he is indeed superior to the little brother, but... that guy is not from the world, and he is not very loyal.
I value him very much, I'm afraid that although this person may be useful in officialdom, he can never be taught to know about the big things my brother is secretly planning."
Xiao Tang nodded when he saw this, and then ordered Meng Kang to call the two paid stewards to come and meet him. Since he had heard the names of these two people hired with money from Xiao An, Xiao Tang
They are also very aware of the abilities and life stories of these two people. Of course, these two newly hired stewards cannot easily explain their activities in the officialdom and in the green forest as easily as General Lu.
After a while, Meng Kang led the boatman straight towards Xiao Tang. The boatman was about six feet tall. Xiao Tang looked over and saw that his appearance was ordinary. He was the kind of person who would be thrown into a crowd.
It was difficult to distinguish his appearance from inside. And when the man saw Xiao Tang looking towards him from a distance, he immediately began to nod and bow in a submissive manner. He seemed to be submissive, timid and not very assertive.
But before Meng Kang could bring the boatman to meet him, Xiao Tang suddenly heard someone not far away yelling: "Straight mother-in-law! It turns out that Xiao Renxia had already arrived, but he didn't mention it to me earlier.
?I had heard of his good name for a long time in my hometown in Jimo County. I had done enough illegal activities and planned to join the army in Banqiao, Mizhou to make a living. I just realized that there are many businesses and shipyards here.
I am making a living in the name of Ren Xia! Instead of joining the army and being scorned by Shangguan, with my ability, why should I worry that Xiao Renxia will not reuse me!?"
When Xiao Tang heard the shouting of a reckless man, the corner of his mouth curled up slightly. He said to himself that it seemed that the man was as he expected. His temperament should be unruly and unruly, which was the same as the shipbuilder Meng Kang praised for his excellent shipbuilding skills.
The temperament is completely different.
Xiao Tang had a deeper impression of the character recorded in the official history, because he remembered that the man was not only extremely brave, but also a ruthless man who had been involved in official and criminal activities.
He is also very good at supervising the construction of warships and other duties...
More importantly, according to the original trajectory recorded in history, that man should have become a fierce general in the Jin army with great military exploits.
