Chapter 1178 Shipping

Although we are fully prepared, no matter in which era, the sea is an existence that needs to be awe-inspiring.

"Your Highness, please don't move. It was the people in the back boat who fell in, not ours."

When he saw Li Xiang coming out of the house, Su Dingfang rushed over immediately. This guy had a long rope tied to his body, and the other end was already tied to a beam on the ship. If it was true, If the shaking is too severe, this guy's rope can also save his life.

Of course, he was not tied up for himself. The most important thing was to be able to stay by Li Xiang's side. There was no life-saving equipment in this era, so this was considered the life-saving equipment in this era.

The ship's turbulence is now quite severe, and the surrounding wind has reached level 8. In this case, if someone falls into the water, it is impossible to save them.

The captain of the rear boat naturally understood this, so he didn't slow down at all.

Human life is also so unfair. If Li Xiang or other generals fall, then no matter how great the danger is, they have to give it a try. If they just go back like this, then I am afraid that everyone will lose their whole family. Ask and chop.

What they saved at that time was not Li Xiang's life, but actually their own lives. Considering Li Shimin's anger, they probably didn't care about their own life or death at that time. One life could be exchanged for the lives of the whole family, which was already worth it. .

But the one who just fell was just an ordinary sailor, so they couldn't stop the ship now. If they stopped now, they might encounter even stronger turbulence.

Just when Li Xiang and other crew members were almost vomiting out their bile, they finally walked out of the storm area. Li Xiang was really speechless. Although these warships have been equipped with various devices to prevent turbulence, But when the wind and waves get louder, those things are of little use.

"This kind of thing really happened to us. It is said that this kind of thing only happens once in a long time. I didn't expect that we were so unlucky."

Looking at the sun peeking out of the sky, Su Dingfang also knew how powerful the sea was. The last time he went to Fusang, this guy did not encounter such a thing. He thought the sea had always been very calm. Now he knows how powerful the sea is. .

"Although there are various dangers on the sea, after passing through the dangers, it can bring us huge harvests. Take the transportation of rice from the south to the north as an example. If 2 million yuan is spent every year to maintain the sea, Canal, it will cost us too much.”

What Li Xiang is most afraid of is that people like them will retreat when faced with difficulties, so whenever he hears similar words, Li Xiang will encourage them and let them have the courage to challenge the sea.

Su Dingfang was right when he thought about it. Although it was Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty who dug the Grand Canal, people in the Tang Dynasty were also constantly improving it. More money was spent on it every year. Although the domestic transportation conditions were improved, if it were to Compared with the money spent, it is indeed a big investment but a small gain.

If we start shipping now, it will be different from before. First of all, shipping does not require maintenance, and there are many ships traveling on the vast sea.

Of course, sea transportation still requires carriages for reverse transportation, but no matter what, the efficiency is much better than that of the Grand Canal, and there is a dry season in the north of the Grand Canal, which is not available on the sea.

Because of the storm at sea, it was one day later than the original plan. This frightened the governor of Hangzhou. If something happened to Li Xiang, they would be in trouble. Damn it, they probably didn't get any good results from Fusang to Hangzhou.

"Wen Yuandao, the governor of Hangzhou, has met His Highness Taisun."

When Li Xiang came out of his room, officials of all sizes in Jiangnan were already waiting here. Although Jiangnan was also prosperous in this era, the main reason why Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty dug a canal was to transport food to the north. But it was also to allow him to travel to Jiangnan.

According to the rules of the Tang Dynasty, although Li Xiang had already arrived in Hangzhou, he still had to wait for these people to board the ship to pay their respects.

"Everyone, get up. There's no need to go to such trouble. I'm just staying here temporarily. This time my trip is more urgent, so I won't follow you ashore. I will make a special trip to Jiangnan in the future."

After listening to Li Xiang's words, these people panicked instantly. They had learned earlier that His Highness was coming from Fusang. Although it was only a short stay, he would definitely go for a walk on land. Now he didn't even get off the boat, so preparations were done. Isn’t it all in vain?

"Your Highness, the folks in Jiangnan are all ready and are waiting along the Qiantang River. If Your Highness..."

Wen Yuandao was about to cry. If Li Xiang had passed through the house without entering, the people would definitely say that he was an incompetent local official. Although His Highness Taisun had never been to Jiangnan, many people knew that His Highness Taisun was the gentlest. But why don't you come to us? It's not your business as a local official.

Li Xiang thought for a while and it was the same. Mr. Wen was a very good official, otherwise he would not be placed in such an important place as the governor of Hangzhou. You must know that in such a place, a large amount of food is contributed to the imperial court every year. , if a corrupt official is placed...

"Your Highness, please come ashore..."

The accompanying officials also knelt down one by one. They were fully prepared for Li Xiang's arrival this time. Although they were all face-saving projects, they had already been prepared for two months. If Li Xiang didn't even look at it, At a glance, these people's work enthusiasm has been dampened.

Li Xiang looked back at the people on the boat. They also wanted to see the wealth of Jiangnan. They had only heard about it before, but had no chance to set foot in Jiangnan. Now they finally have a chance. If His Highness doesn't go up, , then what reason do we have to go up?

"Even so, then stay here for two days and arrange all your schedule first."

Li Xiang said this to Su Dingfang. Su Dingfang had been following Li Xiang for a long time and was naturally familiar with such things.

Regardless of whether it is two days or three days, as long as they can go up and stand for a while, then the efforts of these people will not be in vain. When all the local officials heard Li Xiang say this, they were really relieved in their hearts. His Highness is really easy to talk to. (End of chapter)