The heavy rain fell. Looking up at the sky, it was densely packed black spots. There was no white reflection of the water at all. When it hit the water, bubbles appeared and disappeared one after another.
There was a mist on the deck. In addition to the sound of thunder and lightning, there was also the sound of raindrops hitting the deck. The thicker parts of the deck were splashing.
The sails on the ship had already been lowered. They didn't dare to continue raising them. The windows were closed. Even so, a lot of rain gathered in the middle and low areas of the ship.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan put on their raincoats and scanned the river with binoculars to see what the other boats were doing.
The boats on the river came to the shore one after another, and then they took out a stake from who knows where and hammered it into the soil on the shore. They tied a rope to hold the boat in place, and then they set up a shelter on the shore and hid inside.
"It's actually here. Not a single boat is damaged. All the boats have found their positions." Zhang Xiaobao looked for a while and found that there was no danger on the river, so he said.
"They are not stupid. You know it's going to rain, and they know it too. Besides, the locals live here. How can they put themselves in a dangerous situation? Look, there are two big boats in front. They are ready to organize a rescue."
While Wang Juan was talking, the two boats that came against the current stuck together and made a collision sound. It was very clear in the heavy rain. She quickly arranged for the people on the boat to prepare for a rescue.
Normally, in the current situation, there was no rescue. Everyone was protecting themselves. Even if they saw the boat capsize, they could only stare and hope that the people survived.
That was because the rescue equipment was different. The boat on their side had rubber boats and inflatable life jackets. If they fell into the river, they didn't have to worry about sinking. The people in charge of the rescue were proficient in swimming and could save the lives of the people who fell into the water to a large extent.
Zhang Xiaobao was also anxious, but when he looked at the situation again, he said, "There's no need for rescue. They deliberately hit each other. Look at what they are doing."
Wang Juan shook off the water on the binoculars and looked again. She knew that when the two ships collided, something was put on the side of the ship to reduce the force. She didn't know what was in the sack. The sound was very loud, but the two ships were not damaged.
Ropes were now being thrown to one another, one to my boat, and the other to yours, and planks were nailed to each side of the deck.
"This is … a pirate's method of seizing a ship. Do they want to combine the two ships together to fight against the wind and rain? It's because … I get it. They're afraid that if the rain gets heavier, the water from upstream will become heavier, forcing them to change the direction of the boat. That would be the most dangerous situation. Now that they have a boat to lean against, they have strong endurance and are smart. "
Wang Juan looked at the layout of the ship and praised. People were all forced. In fact, they could have known in advance that it was going to rain and then avoided it first. For example, they could have found a safe place to stop and anchored.
However, they couldn't be sure when the rain would fall. In order to save time, they forced their way forward. When they made this choice, they probably discussed it with the other ships. When the time came, the two ships would lean against each other instead of colliding.
There was no need to worry about a few small holes nailed on the deck. They could be covered with glue or stuffed with something. When the wind and rain passed, they could remove the holes and continue to move forward. They could save two hours of time, and they could deliver the items two hours earlier. If the wind was strong enough to blow away the clouds, that would be even better. It was better than waiting for the wind to blow away the clouds.
"You see, they are not stupid. Your auxiliary tools are not easy to sell. When the fog comes, other people will also find a way to solve it."
"Who said that? The smarter they are, the more convenient the tools they will choose. If you don't believe me, let's make a bet. Let's see if they will buy it when the time comes. "
Zhang Xiaobao said unconvinced.
The ships on the river had basically stopped, not because they were afraid of the rain, but because they were afraid of hitting other ships.
Only the steam engine ships were still moving forward. They didn't care about whether it was raining or not. They didn't need to find a mover when they were going against the current, and they didn't need to raise their sails. They were very confident in facing this kind of simple rain.
Zhang Xiaobao's team was even more so. The difference was that the ship had sails to reduce the speed. At this time, when the sails landed, the sound of machinery could be heard. They sped up and went through this relatively narrow area.
Seeing that there was no problem on the river, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan turned back to the cabin and leaned on the deck chairs to rest. It was the most comfortable time to sleep now.
Xiao Bei and the others just took a shower and crawled into bed to sleep. Their entire bodies were relaxed, and they quickly fell asleep.
"I don't know if the rain is heavy on the battlefield. I can't see how large the area of the rain clouds are. It's really uncomfortable without a satellite image."
Zhang Xiaobao pulled over a blanket and covered himself with it. He swayed back and forth gently, worrying about the people on the battlefield.
Wang Juan, who was beside him, had a calm expression. When she heard Zhang Xiaobao's words, she said, "The heavier the rain, the better. If it continues to rain for a few days, we will get a large number of horses. When the ground is muddy, the horses won't be able to run. Our people will snipe a few people and shout loudly that they will not be killed if they surrender. They will surrender."
Zhang Xiaobao agreed. "That's true. The Arabian horses have always been very useful. We can't slow down the development of our country for the sake of war. That's why we have no choice but to turn some of the military horses into commercial horses. When the domestic economy develops, we can make more off-road vehicles to replace horses."
"What kind of off-road vehicle? Four-wheel drive? "Wang Juan asked.
"Won't a three-wheeled tractor work? It's a vehicle with a lot of combat power. The diesel engine is powerful, the wheels are bigger, and the chassis of the vehicle is high. Other than the places where the body of the vehicle can't pass, it's generally better than horses. "
Zhang Xiaobao imagined the scene when the tractor army was deployed. If it was on the plains, its power would be great. With a little rain, it would be more convenient to chase the enemy. As long as it wasn't too muddy, the tractor could easily rush over.
The two of them were chatting idly when there was a knock on the door. Then, a person came in and said to Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan, "The Meteor Battle Squad just sent a telegram. They have arrived in our country's territory and are speeding up their march. They will arrive at the injured village in two and a half days. They are asking if there are any arrangements."
Zhang Xiaobao sat up straight with a happy expression on his face. After thinking for a while, he said, "There are no arrangements for them. Let them do what they want. However, we have to send a telegram. In three days, report this matter in the official newspaper of the Great Tang. Don't use the real names of the women and their families. Just say that the matter is over."
The person received the order and left. Zhang Xiaobao let out a sigh of relief and lay back down. He turned his head to look at Wang Juan and said, "It's good that they are back. Give our women an explanation. Let them kill the people who bullied them with their own hands. Let them live a good life in the future."
"Aren't you worried that after they get their revenge, they will let go of the last bit of hope in their hearts and then die?" Wang Juan asked.
"It's possible. Someone, send a telegram. Tell them that when they see the two women in the village, tell them to help them capture the people. The imperial court will spend a lot of money. Tell them to cherish it and do more things for the Great Tang. If they die, the Great Tang won't be able to pay for it.
If they still want to die, tell them that their lives can't be sacrificed in vain. Join the army, train, and become a field medic. When they die, that's when it will end. "
Zhang Xiaobao shouted twice toward the door. He simply stopped lying down and sat up to make tea and eat melon seeds. This was a good pastime on a rainy day.
Wang Juan also sat up and drank with him.
After a while, she ate the melon seeds Zhang Xiaobao handed over and said, "It's really a hard life. I'm worried that the people in the village will look down on them and that their men won't want them."
"Dare, why won't they? When they need men, where are they? The ones who should really commit suicide are the men in their village. Don't worry. Send the heads over, send the people over alive. When the time comes, their men will probably be proud of it. The most important thing should be the provincial governor who was captured before. He still wants to suppress him.
When a person with such thoughts is in charge of a place, he will definitely hope that the people will be obedient and not cause him trouble. Thus, the people will become cowards. When a soldier is weak, the general will be weak. "
Zhang Xiaobao analyzed and said. He hated the provincial governor who was escorted to the capital the most. He was afraid of causing trouble, so he bullied the people under his rule.
Wang Juan also hated him. How could he turn the people into sheep?
She said to Zhang Xiaobao, "Fortunately, something happened and exposed him. Otherwise, after a long time, the local people will lose their courage one by one. In the future, they will be useless. Others will learn from him. When a people loses their courage, it's scary.
There should be democratic elections. The people will vote for themselves. The elected people will naturally be responsible for the people who voted for them. The benefits of democracy are reflected. We should learn from the United States. "
"Learn from them? We also have democracy. In the past, the emperors were supported by the people and became the leaders of the big tribes. Later, didn't they change little by little?
Why is the United States democratic? That's because the United States doesn't have its own national spirit. Spirit needs time to settle. A country with a history of hundreds of years can't learn our national spirit even if they want to.
They were all colonized in various places, and some were sold as slaves. When they get together, how can they not want democracy? "
Zhang Xiaobao liked to destroy other people's prestige and boost his own morale.
Wang Juan didn't say anything. For a moment, the room was quiet. Only the sound of Zhang Xiaobao drinking tea and the sound of him peeling sunflower seeds for Wang Juan could be heard.
The rain was still falling, and there was no sign of it slowing down. The boat swayed with the rise and fall of the water, making people sleepy.
When Zhang Xiaobao drank the tea until it was tasteless, Wang Juan finally spoke.
"Xiao Bao, what you just said makes sense. Compared to countries with many years of history, the United States does lack a national spirit deep in the soul. But their technology is good, and they use force to protect their own people. They work hard to cultivate their own national spirit. I think in a few hundred years, it will be about the same."
"Yes, but they are very bad. They can't bear to see others have this kind of thing, so they want all countries to be as democratic as them. Especially the small countries, they have been bullied by them again and again. In the Arab region, they don't want to be united the most, so they always use various means to attack and destroy the spirit of Islam."
Zhang Xiaobao said with a look of "I'm not angry, I don't care."
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