Although it wasn't the time to be amazed, Zhou Qi still couldn't help but praise the ingenuity of this ship.
Looking at the design of the five sails that were obviously different from other ships, the armor that could be turned over, and the internal workmanship … It wasn't hard to imagine how much effort the princess had put into this ship. Originally, the princess wanted to have thousands of people pull the cable and give this ship to the emperor for his birthday. Her filial piety moved heaven and earth. Who knew what the emperor's expression would be when he found out …
Without further ado, they split into two groups. Wu Heng spent money to hire people to motivate people and recruit people.
Zhou Qi went to find the local governor. The governor of the Huai River was actually most grateful to GongYimo because in her plan, the Huai River would be a transit point between the north and the south in the future. One could imagine how rich the banks of the Huai River would be in the future.
So when he heard Zhou Qi's request, he knew it was the princess's idea. He risked offending the emperor and hurriedly ordered people to beat drums and gongs to spread the news!
"The crown prince is dying, but he was removed from his post and rushed to the capital to receive his punishment! Is there any justice in this world? "
After receiving the money, coupled with the anger in their hearts and the tacit approval of the local governor, the storytellers spared no effort!
"The poor princess was angered to the point of vomiting blood by the little people in the capital, but she still cares about the crown prince's body! Now, the princess promised that the waterway would be clear by the time she reached Heng Shui, but she was afraid that the ship would be too slow and couldn't make it back in time, so she wanted to hire people to pull the cable! We are people who have received her favor and are willing to help the princess! "
"The princess's virtue can be felt by the sun and the moon! Now that she has been harmed by villains, we commoners also want to seek justice for her! I, Liu Qin, will be the first to participate. I must escort the princess back to the capital safely! "
"We swear to send the princess back to the capital!"
What they didn't expect was that the students' enthusiasm was even more intense than theirs!
They didn't go to school today. Not only did they sign up to pull the cable, but they also went out to help Zhou Qi persuade the people!
"The princess is a great benefactor to us students! Her heart for the country and the people is not inferior to any husband! We are willing to escort the princess back to the capital! All the students of the Huai River will not be absent! "
"The crown prince and princess have done so many good things, but they didn't get the reward they deserved. Now that the canal has been delayed because of those villains fighting for power, it's clear who's good and who's bad! No matter who builds the canal in the future, this old man will only recognize the crown prince's credit! "
"We will send the princess back to the capital together! Let's clear the crown prince! They don't to be disloyal! They are good people! "
In the morning, the people in the city seemed to have gone crazy. Students and commoners paraded through the streets. Even many commoners and women signed up to help this female hero!
Soon, more and more people gathered at the entrance of the market. Zhou Qi was stunned. He did not expect the princess to have such charisma!
Wu Heng was overjoyed! His shrewd eyes immediately locked onto those students. They were scholars with the highest status. Perhaps when they reached the capital, they could even help the princess!
Therefore, he bowed again and again. Looking at the emotional crowd, he spoke sincerely.
"I didn't expect the people of Huai River to be so righteous! Today, the Crown Prince and Princess have been wronged and must immediately return to the capital. I thank everyone for being able to stand here, but I hope to select people with reputation and ability to go with me. This is only to be able to offer their meager strength when the Emperor is angry. I hope everyone will not blame me. "
When many commoners heard that they might not be able to pull the princess's hair, although they felt regretful, they were not angry. They knew that only people like students, doctors, and teachers had weight in their words!
A student said, "From Huai River up, we will pass through many cities. Zishu is not talented, but I am willing to go to the lower city first and persuade other students to go with us!"
In this way, if there were people persuading students to pull the princess's hair, then when they reached the capital, how many people would there be!
When Wu Heng heard this, he was so excited that he bowed deeply!
"In this case, thank you for your righteousness! Students, please leave immediately. They … will be here soon! "
The leader of the students was a white-haired teacher. He stood there openly because he sincerely believed that the crown prince was a good crown prince and was worthy of him doing this.
He said loudly, "Sir, please wait a moment. Let us change our clothes and gather by the river! Pull the princess's hair for the crown prince! "
There were also commoners who said, "We are also willing to follow the boat and wait for orders!"
Wu Heng only felt a surge of righteousness in his chest that could not be suppressed! He bowed deeply again, then suddenly raised his head and pointed in a direction!
"In two hours, I will be at the Huai River pier to welcome all of you!"
Therefore, when Chang Xi and the rest reached the Huai River, they did not have time to be shocked by the huge monster in the river! They were first shocked by the densely packed people on both sides of the river.
What was even more strange was that they were all wearing formal student attire. They were wearing sky-blue and white long-sleeved scholarly robes and square student hats. They were waiting there, as if to welcome them.
Chang Xi was stunned, then asked the person standing at the front angrily, "What is going on? Why are there so many people gathered here? "
When Wu Heng faced the number one expert in the imperial palace, he was still a little afraid, but with thousands of students supporting him, he was confident!
"Eunuch, please take a look!"
He pointed at the huge boat not far away! "This boat! It is a huge boat that the princess spent more than a year and exhausted all her efforts to build! Originally, the princess wanted to present this boat to His Majesty on his birthday, but now … since eunuch is in a hurry to return to the capital, it has become the best means of transportation. After all, it is big and stable, the most suitable for the princess to recuperate … "
"As for these people …" Wu Heng smiled and said, "They are all grateful for the princess's kindness. When they heard that His Majesty is in a hurry and that the boat is moving slowly, they spontaneously organized themselves and are willing to open the way for the boat!"
Chang Xi's mouth twitched, and his face was very ugly. In the end, he pointed at the scholars in front of him and said, "They are weak, how can they open the boat?"
"There are also us!"
At this time, many migrant workers came from afar. They were all dressed in linen and looked very clean and energetic! "We are also willing to go! Open the way for the huge boat! "
At this time, the head of the students also bowed and said, "Although we are weak, our hearts are sincere. We hope that you will not stop us and fulfill our sincerity!"
When he said that, all the students bowed down. How could Chang Xi say anything? After all, these scholars were of high status. They were far from being suppressed by a eunuch like him.
Thinking of the Little Princess who was still unconscious, Chang Xi let out a long sigh and acquiesced …
Everyone's face lit up with joy! They all got into position.
The boat! It was about to start!
On both sides of the huge boat, there was a hemp rope dyed blue tied to each scale. There were 500 ropes on each side. They hung down on both sides of the boat and spread out like the wings of the huge boat!
Some of the imperial guards stood at the front, with the students in the middle and the farmers at the back. With a command!
"Move!"
All the ropes were immediately taut! All the scales turned over! Under the sunlight, they shone with a dazzling cold light!
It was moving! Like a huge beast! It was majestic and domineering as it drove its huge body! On both sides of the boat were the people escorting it, and behind it was the waves of the lake. It was such a clear standard! As if it represented the era! It was slowly moving forward!
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