The word "side by side" king of the Tang Dynasty

With Li Changqing’s strong support, the construction of the fleet is progressing in full swing.

In just two months, the Tang Dynasty Navy fleet was built with countless manpower and material resources. The entire fleet has a total of thirty-two ships. The fleet consists of twenty small ships, seven medium-sized ships, and three large ships. ships, and a heavy ship.

Heavy ships are behemoths with a larger draft than large ships. They can carry thousands of people and carry seventy-two cannons, with terrifying firepower!

Even the latest large-scale artillery built by the Supervision Bureau was installed as the only main gun.

In order to build this fleet, it really took the whole country's efforts, but no one from the court to the common people thought that this was a waste of money and people. Even the officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs who had some objections saw this huge fleet. Then he closed his mouth.

Because this is the most important weapon of the country!

While building the fleet in the past two months, Li Jing also followed Li Changqing's order to recruit soldiers from the private sector, recruiting young men who were familiar with water to serve as navy soldiers.

There was no way. Although the Tang Dynasty's army was powerful, naval warfare was completely different from land warfare. No matter how powerful it was, it would be useless at sea. Everything relied on warships.

However, this does not mean that Li Jing will let go of the army brats and take them to participate in training together. He does not ask them to become the elite of the navy, but at the very least they must reach the point where they will not get seasick.

Otherwise, if there is an expedition in the future, what if the soldiers faint and die on the ship before they arrive at the place when transporting troops?

However, the army soldiers still had some advantages, because to become a member of the Tang Army, one must learn to ride a horse. Otherwise, why would they be called the Tang Dynasty Iron Cavalry?

The difference between the bumpiness of riding a horse and that of riding a boat is not big, so all the soldiers participating in the training adapted quickly, and at least they will not get seasick.

There are 20,000 naval soldiers included in the establishment, which is not too many, but this is only the first fleet of the Tang Dynasty, not the last.

After the fleet was successfully built, Li Jing, who had studied naval warfare for two months, couldn't wait to lead his army to attack Japan, Yizhou and Juwu.

But before that, the fleet collectively held a swearing-in ceremony on the Weishui River, and Li Changqing led hundreds of officials to participate.

On the Weishui River, thirty-two mighty ships were displayed domineeringly. The bright yellow dragon flags of the Tang Dynasty on the ships were fluttering in the wind, giving them an indescribable momentum.

On both sides of the Wei River, countless people of the Tang Dynasty were watching. The swearing-in ceremony had spread as early as a month ago. People from all over the Tang Dynasty came from thousands of miles to watch.

Seeing the armored ships on the water, many people were excited

"What a domineering warship. This warship is simply breathtaking!"

"What are those black iron cylinders on the ship? very strange"

"That's artillery! I heard that one cannonball can blow up a house!"

"Oh my god, so many artillery pieces would be... terrible!"

"This is my Datang Navy!"

"Look, look, His Majesty is out

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Amidst the cheers of many, Li Changqing came to the Weishui River and under the heavy ship under the guard of the officials.

Li Jing and other newly appointed naval generals were already waiting here. When they saw Li Changqing, they immediately performed military salutes, and Li Changqing also returned the military salutes!

They were soldiers when they wore their shirts, and Li Changqing was just the King Wu of the Tang Dynasty at this time!

"This fleet is our first fleet in the Tang Dynasty. I named it"Tianzong"’"

"The Tianzong Fleet has been built with the efforts of the entire Tang Dynasty. I hope that you will not disappoint my expectations for you and spread the reputation of the Tang Navy to the world! Li

Changqing looked directly at the generals Li Jing, and his voice was sonorous, like gold and iron. Then he asked the maid to bring the wine. He picked up a glass of wine and saluted the generals from afar, saying in a deep voice:"Congratulations to the Tang Dynasty!""

Drink it all in one gulp

"Congratulations to Your Majesty!"

The generals all picked up their wine glasses, chanted in unison, and then drank them all.

Li Jing threw the cup to the ground and said in a deep voice:"Go here, you will not come back until you win!"

"Generals, listen! Come aboard with me!"

Under the leadership of Li Jing, the generals saluted Li Changqing and then boarded the ship with Li Jing.

Then all the ships turned around and left the dock in a mighty manner. The people on the riverside all cheered.

Looking at the ships gradually going away. In the Tianzong Fleet, Li Changqing's mood was also agitated, and he suddenly chanted boldly:

"Generals are born to be brave and courageous, with Qushui Yanfei Dao across his waist.

The wind blows, the mountains and rivers move, the lightning flashes and the sun and the moon are high!

There is a species of unicorn in the sky, how can the ants in the cave escape?

On the day when the imperial edict comes back in peace, I will take off my shirt with the general!"

Above the Wei River, King Wu swears an oath!

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In the palace, in the bedroom.

Changsun Wujia was peeling oranges while chatting with Li Xiuning.

Li Xiuning was half lying on the bed. She was nine months pregnant, and now her belly was completely full.

Now she looks less aggressive than before as an empress, and more maternally beautiful as a mother.

Changsun Wugou fed a piece of orange to Li Xiuning and said with a smile:"When I was pregnant, I always wanted to eat sour food, but in the barren Northland, I couldn't find anything to satisfy my craving. Sister, don't do it now. It's all thanks to my own words."

Now that Li Xiuning is about to give birth, it is the time when she needs the most careful care. However, she cannot keep her pregnancy public, so Changsun Wugu has taken the initiative to take on this responsibility.

"Today's swearing-in ceremony, sister, you were supposed to attend, but you couldn't go because you were taking care of me, which really makes me feel a little sorry,"

Li Xiuning said apologetically after eating the orange.

Changsun Wugou shook his head and said,"What the hell, Sister, your health is the most important thing, and I am a woman, so attending the swearing-in ceremony is just to join in the fun. It is enough for His Majesty to go there."

When Li Xiuning heard this, she couldn't help but feel a little moved. Changsun Wugou's kindness and gentleness made her feel guilty and apologetic.

"When Chang Qing fulfills his long-cherished wish in the future, I will zenly take my place with him, and I will be satisfied just being his concubine. Let Wu Gu take the post, she is truly the most suitable."

Li Xiuning secretly decided.

She was just about to talk to her eldest grandson Wugou about this matter, but she felt some sinking and swelling pain in her abdomen. This was the precursor to giving birth!

When she saw Li Xiuning, her face suddenly became a little pale. After experiencing The eldest grandson Wuguo, who gave birth, immediately reacted, his expression suddenly changed, he stood up and shouted sternly toward the door:"Quickly call for the imperial doctor and midwife!"_

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