Chapter Twenty-Four: Departure at an Ugly Time, Return at a Bad Time
For Xia Yan, what he specifically said must be completed today does not actually have any special meaning.
If so, maybe it's just because the temporary need for a large amount of manpower and material resources will cost more.
However, he never expected that these words would sound like the sound of nature in their ears.
The corners of Di Renjie's mouth raised slightly, showing an extremely proud expression.
He even forgot that he was still in the court, so he silently took out Huazi and started smoking.
And Xu Jing was even more delighted.
"I understand, I will urge them to complete the work today!"
That's it! At this moment, not to mention Di Renjie, even Xu Jing was very sure in his heart.
Xia Yan just hopes to make a fuss with these thirty warships.
When he said that the warship was finished just now, the expression on Xia Yan's face was definitely not fake.
That is happiness from the heart.
And what else can make Xia Yan happy at this stage?
That would naturally be the decisive battle with Yu State.
Obviously, these warships played a huge role in the decisive battle with Yu State.
Thinking of this, Xu Jing couldn't restrain the excitement on his face and started to take a deep breath of Huazi.
Looking at the scene below, Xia Yan was a little stunned.
What's going on? Why does it sound like a sudden injection of chicken blood?
The point is, I don’t seem to have said anything good...
After thinking about it carefully, Xia Yan was relieved that he really didn't say anything good.
"That's all, leave the court today and go about your own business."
After finishing speaking, Xia Yan was led by the two young eunuchs Xiao Haozi and Xiao Kaizi to his next stop, the study.
The group of old men who stayed in the court seemed particularly excited after Xia Yan left.
"By the way, our direction is absolutely correct!"
"Yes! I also see that the main problem this time is the warship!"
Following Xu Jing's words, Zhu Ming also stroked his beard and took a sip. Hua Zi said.
"However, the only lake that borders our country is Tai Lake with the Xi Kingdom. What role can warships play?"
"Yeah... We don't have a lake bordering Yu State, so it's really difficult..."
Several old men sighed in confusion, and then all looked at Di Renjie.
In today's court, Di Renjie is the second-largest think tank after Zhuge Liang. If you have any questions, you can definitely go to Di Shangshu.
I saw Di Renjie silently stroking his beard with a smile on his face.
"The guesses of the adults are quite organized, but you still haven't escaped a fixed framework."
"Fixed frame?" Several people stared at Di Renjie with their eyes wide open, looking a little confused.
Di Renjie said calmly: "Who said that now that we are at war with the Yu State, this warship can only be used against the Yu State?"
"this?……"
Obviously, none of them understood what Di Renjie meant, but Di Renjie was even more proud when he saw this.
"That's all, the adults will know about it in two days, but I still need Xu Shangshu to go out with me tonight."
Hearing this, Xu Jing showed doubts on his face: "Tonight, I wonder when is tonight?"
Di Renjie shook his beard and said, "Start at the ugly hour (1:00-3:00) and return at the twilight hour (5:00-7:00)."
Later, Di Renjie did not forget to add: "If we go together tonight, we will definitely defeat the Yu Kingdom!"
"good!"
After all, Xu Jing is the Minister of the Ministry of War. As long as it is beneficial to the country, he will certainly choose to do it without hesitation.
At this moment, he also straightforwardly agreed to Di Renjie's invitation.
Although the remaining old men didn't understand it, they didn't realize it was serious.
Thinking that the two of them would get up early in the morning, they didn't want to disturb them anymore and left one after another.
At this moment, Xia Yan was still puffing away in the study, imagining the beautiful days after returning.
Thinking about it, I gradually fell into sleep...
At ten o'clock in the middle of the night, the sky was extremely dark. Di Renjie and Xu Jing were walking on the road and they could not even see clearly ahead.
Looking at the route, Xu Jing also showed doubts.
"If it looks good, this should be the direction to Lake Tai."
Hearing this, Di Renjie also responded with a smile: "Yes, after building so many warships, naturally they still need to be used."
When Xu Jing saw Di Renjie like this, he didn't say anything more and just followed silently.
I am already quite old. Although I have the habit of going to bed early and getting up early, it is obviously not in the category of getting up early now. This is basically the middle of the night.
But since he chose to believe Di Renjie, Xu Jing naturally had no doubts.
Soon after, the two of them passed by and came to the edge of Tai Lake. Xu Jing looked at Tai Lake and asked questions about his soul.
"What happened?"
It was originally night, and it was so dark on Lake Tai that nothing could be seen clearly.
Seeing this, Xu Jing also had some doubts. Did he come to see the Black Lake?
But Di Renjie still smiled and said, "Come on, get on the boat."
"Boat?"
It wasn't until he heard what Di Renjie said that Xu Jing took a closer look.
It wasn't until after looking at it for a long time that my eyes almost fell out, that I saw that there were quite a few boats parked on the lake.
It was originally dark at night, and Xia Yan ordered all warships to be painted black, so it was so difficult to see clearly.
Although he couldn't see the specific number, Xu Jing no longer doubted it. The thirty warships that had just been completed yesterday were all on the lake now.
Xu Jing obviously didn't understand why the warship was dispatched at this time, but he still silently boarded the warship at Di Renjie's invitation.
After boarding the ship, Di Renjie ordered the soldiers in the ship to start dispatching.
As for himself, he and Xu Jing sat at a small table, each pouring a glass of rice wine.
Seeing this, Xu Jing was also a little worried, "Although I have been around Taihu Lake for hundreds of years in Daxia, after all, I have no real jurisdiction over Taihu Lake. If such a large number of warships are dispatched, I am afraid it will be unsafe if the Xi Kingdom discovers it." OK."
There was heavy fog on the lake at the moment, and it was difficult to see the boats on the river clearly with the naked eye, but even so, Xu Jing understood that there was still a possibility that he would be discovered by Xi Guo.
Xu Jing was worried to death, but he didn't expect Di Renjie to just smile silently.
"It would be great if we discovered it. I'm afraid they won't find it."
Xu Jing: ??t t??
Wanting to ask more questions, Di Renjie no longer gave Xu Jing the chance and just continued to pour him wine silently.
The warship continued to drive, and Xu Jing's heart beat harder and harder.
He could feel that this direction should be heading towards Xi Country.
If we continue in this direction, I'm afraid we will reach the territory of Xi Kingdom in a short time.
By this time, the thirty ships would probably be shot into sieves by random arrows.
Although I am a little older and want to serve the country, I really don’t want to die!! This chapter has been completed!