Lingdang just glanced at it and shook his head: "It's not Meng Chong. Meng Chong is slender than this one. Such a wide boat looks a bit like a building boat, but with this turtle shell-like cover, this is the first time I heard of it.
explain."
Xia Houhui's father, Xia Houshang, had been fighting for many years and had commanded water battles in Jingzhou. Cao Wei also dug a Xuanwu pool in Yecheng to train navy troops, so Xia Houhui roughly knew the difference between mengchong and tower ships. When he saw this ship
She thought the wooden board covering the mold was Meng Chong. After hearing what Ling Dang said, she realized she had made a mistake.
Xia Houhui looked around and saw no outsiders. The only outsider, Wei Ba, was snoring loudly and sleeping like a dead pig. Then he stared into Lingdang's eyes and asked, "Are you familiar with warships?"
Ling Dang was stunned, lowered her head, stuffed Wei Ba's feet into the quilt, carried the water and walked out. Xia Houhui stretched out his hand, pressed it on her hand, and stared at Ling Dang closely.
Lingdang stood motionless for a moment and said softly: "Girl, I know about warships, and I also have some secrets. But please rest assured, girl, since I have joined Xiahou's family, I will not do anything detrimental to Xiahou's family. If
If the girl is worried, I can leave now."
Xia Houhui hesitated for a moment, then slowly withdrew his hand and said softly: "I believe you."
"Thank you, girl." Lingdang glanced at Xia Houhui gratefully, picked up the bucket, and hurried out. When passing the door, Wei Xing saw tears in her eyes, and asked curiously: "Lingdang, why are you crying?
Have you been scolded?"
"No, it's because of the stinky feet of those who joined the army." Lingdang said and walked away quickly. After Wei Xing heard this, he couldn't help laughing when he remembered that Wei Ba hadn't washed his feet for several days.
Inside the tent, Xia Houhui gently picked up the ship model and looked at it carefully. She found that the ship model was very delicate and could be disassembled, and she couldn't help but become more curious. She looked at Wei Ba and saw that he was sleeping soundly, probably
She couldn't wake up for a while, so she quietly put the ship model into her sleeve. As soon as she hid the ship model, Wei Xing walked in and said politely but firmly to Xia Houhui: "Madam, I will take care of the soldiers."
"
Xia Houhui knew that Wei Ba and his soldiers were not at ease with her. Wei Ba would not let her take care of her alone when he was resting. If Wei Ba had not been too tired today, he would have fallen asleep as soon as he sat down.
, she would never have the chance to wait for Wei Ba to sleep.
Xia Houhui stood up and left, holding the model ship in her arms, and ran all the way back to her tent. Her heart was pounding, for fear of being discovered. It was her first time being a thief, and she was so nervous that she was shaking all over. But she couldn't do this, and she committed herself.
Wei Ba, isn't it because he wants to get some useful information from Wei Ba? But Wei Ba is too cautious and doesn't let her access the official documents at all, nor does he take her to the workshop. Today is a very rare opportunity, and she refuses
Let it go easily.
When Ling Ding came back and saw Xia Houhui's pale face and the model ship on the case, she understood immediately.
"Girl, do you want to..."
"Lingdang, can you help me dismantle this boat and see the structure inside?" Xia Houhui said anxiously.
"It should be fine." Ling Dang wiped his hands on his clothes, picked up the ship model and inspected it. He quickly dismantled the ship model into several large pieces with such skill that Xia Houhui was stunned.
But at this moment, Xia Houhui couldn't bear to dig out the secrets of Lingdang. She concentrated on checking the results, wishing to carve them in her mind. Lingdang understood her thoughts, and quickly took out a piece of paper, used her finger as a ruler, and measured it.
Dimensions of several large parts, then quickly wrote down a few numbers and handed them to Xia Houhui.
The two of them were busy for a while, then reluctantly put the ship model back together and cooked another pot of mutton porridge. When Wei Ba just woke up, Xia Houhui immediately hid the ship model in his sleeves, holding the meat porridge.
He entered Wei Ba's tent immediately.
Wei Ba stretched out his arms, yawned, and sniffed his nose again. Smelling the aroma of meat porridge, his appetite suddenly whetted.
"Ha, I'm really hungry." Wei Ba sat up and exaggeratedly wiped the non-existent saliva from the corner of his mouth: "Did you cook it?"
Xia Houhui smiled, but there was something on her mind, so her smile was a bit unnatural. She picked up the bowl and brought it to Wei Ba. When the ship model hidden in her sleeve touched the case, there was a muffled sound. Her hands trembled in fright.
, the porridge spilled out, it was very hot
She trembled. Just as she was about to withdraw her hand, Wei Ba reached out to take the porridge bowl and put it on the table. He grabbed her hand with his other hand, pulled it to him, kissed it, and licked off the spilled porridge.
, said intoxicatedly: "It smells so good!"
Xia Houhui retracted his hand in surprise and lowered his head nervously. Wei Ba laughed loudly and did not harass her further. He picked up the bowl and wolfed it down. While eating, he said: "Well, your porridge is a bit like Xiaoyu's."
It tastes good, good, good, keep working hard.”
Xia Houhui responded perfunctorily and quietly put the ship model under the case. After the ship model left her hand, her pounding heart calmed down a little, and she was able to concentrate on watching Wei Ba drink porridge.
Ba drank three large bowls of porridge in one go, then he touched his belly with satisfaction, burped, and said with a smile: "Thank you, girl, now I feel like I'm back to life."
"This is what I should do." Xia Houhui smiled lightly, put away the dishes, turned around and walked out of the tent, walked to the door, turned around and said, "By the way, Wei Xiaowei came several times and said that he would pay for that night
I apologize to you for what I said about my concubine and concubine."
Wei Ba thought for a long time before he remembered what happened on New Year's Eve and couldn't help but laugh. "I know, my brother is so honest that he is a bit stubborn. If you don't tell me clearly in person, he will always be concerned about it. Go and tell him.
Huan'er, just tell me that I'm awake and she will tell my brother."
"Here." Xiahou Hui turned to leave, but Wei Ba stopped her again: "Miss Xiahou, have you seen the ship model I brought back?"
"Ship model?" Xia Houhui's heart trembled, his eyes rolled, and he pretended to be calm and said: "What kind?"
"That's it..." Wei Ba said as he rummaged around and quickly found the ship model under the case. He waved his hand and said, "Okay, I found it. It's okay. You can go and do your work."
"Here." Xia Houhui felt relieved and hurried out of the tent.
Wei Ba took the ship model and looked at it for a while, then suddenly frowned, put the ship model to his nose and smelled it, and smelled a faint odor, some like foot odor, some not quite like it.
He couldn't help but murmured in surprise: "What does this smell like? I remember that when I was making models, I didn't pick my feet."
Before he could figure out what was going on, Wei Feng came quickly. As soon as they met, he bowed his hands repeatedly, making Wei Ba dumbfounded. At least, his worries were relieved.
After sending Wei Feng away, Wei Ba picked up the ship model again and thought hard. If the speed problem could not be solved, these armored ships would not be of use for the time being. Without powerful warships, the attack on Xiangyang would inevitably be limited.
However, that strange fragrance always lingered in his nose, making him feel uneasy.
…
A dozen heavily armed knights, guarding a simple-looking man, rushed into Wancheng like a gust of wind. They came to the inner city where Emperor Cao Rui lived, got on their horses, and held the man almost hostage.
The man rushed to the door. As soon as he arrived in front of the door, the city gate opened a crack, and a handsome general about thirty years old walked out quickly and asked loudly: "Is this the doctor Ma Jun?
?”
The leader, Xia Houba, saw that it was Qin Lang, the cavalry general beside His Majesty, and quickly responded loudly: "It is General Qin, and the last general, Xia Houba, has been ordered by the general to escort Ma Langzhong here."
"Very good. You two, come in quickly. Your Majesty is waiting inside. The others stay outside."
"Here." Xiahou Ba waved his hand to his subordinates to wait outside the city, and carried Ma Jun into the city. After rushing all the way from Tongguan to here, Ma Jun was almost useless. If he wasn't supported, he would definitely collapse on the ground.
Seeing Ma Jun's appearance, Qin Lang also came up
Come and help Ma Jun. The three of them quickly entered the city, and the inner city gate was immediately closed around them. Seeing a warrior on full alert standing every five steps, Xiahou Ba also became a little nervous. Where is the emperor?
, it is indeed heavily guarded.
Cao Rui was in the hall. Sun Zi handed him official documents one after another and explained a few words softly from time to time. Cao Rui listened quietly, interrupting Sun Zi from time to time to ask a few questions. He heard the footsteps of Xiahou Ba and others.
, he waved his finger gently to Sun Zi, who understood and walked away holding the official document.
As soon as Xiahou Ba and others entered, the door of the atrium immediately closed with a bang. Xiahou Ba was shocked and didn't know what happened. Just as he was surprised, Cao Rui slowly walked over from behind the case with his hands clasped behind his back.
He walked up to Ma Jun who was kneeling in salute, looked down at him for a moment, and asked in an unhurried manner: "Are you Ma Jun from Fufeng, the doctor?"
"Your Majesty, I am none other than the doctor, Ma Jun."
"I heard that you have built a lot of offensive and defensive war equipment for the general, and the results are good. I am very pleased. This time I have called you here urgently because there is one thing that maybe only you can do. If you can complete it, I will reward you together.
.”
Ma Jun was so excited that he hurriedly kowtowed and said, "I wish to die ten thousand times, with my liver and brains shattered to pieces, in order to repay Your Majesty for your kindness in knowing me."
Cao Rui nodded with satisfaction, took out a wrinkled piece of paper from his sleeve, and handed it to Ma Jun: "Ma Jun, this is information obtained with the lives of thirteen warriors. You should be more careful."
"Wei!" Ma Jun carefully pulled the paper and unfolded it slowly. After just one glance, he exclaimed: "Your Majesty, this is a warship."
Cao Rui looked at Ma Jun calmly: "Can you imitate it?"
"I'll do some research. It shouldn't be difficult to imitate. However, I'm afraid this ship may not be of much use?"
Cao Rui looked at him puzzled.
Ma Jun focused all his attention on the picture and did not notice Cao Rui's expression. He continued to talk to himself: "This ship is too wide and cannot go very fast. It should be similar to an ordinary building ship. If it continues
With the addition of the guard plate, the weight has increased, which will further reduce the degree..."
Listening to Ma Jun talking to himself, Qin Lang turned pale with fright. Even Xiahou Ba was a little nervous, but Cao Rui showed a tolerant smile.
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The pursuers are getting closer and closer, and Lao Zhuang is very nervous. Maybe he will not be able to avoid the fate of being squeezed out in the end, but Lao Zhuang will still try his best to get monthly tickets.