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This night, Nanshi Wharf was extremely lively.

Not only the shipwrights who participated in the ship modification, but also the clansmen who have made great strides and good deeds have come.Many people took up places on the river bank in the evening, drank kumiss and sang songs, as if celebrating the boat test as a festival.

"The East Lake people are really bold and enthusiastic."

In the middle of the night, he was so noisy that he couldn't sleep, so Ning Zazi squatted on the terrace of the wooden house to watch the excitement.

Feng Kai stood next door, holding a binoculars in his hands, looking towards the pier.

The two terraces are separated by an arm, and you can touch each other with your hands.

"The three Donghu tribes have been squeezed out and oppressed by the Xihu tribe all the year round, and they were forced to become part of the 34 tribes during the royal court's rule, but the Donghu people have not stopped resisting."

"Although they are all called Hu people, compared to the predatory nature of the Xihu tribe, the Donghu tribe is more like the people of the Central Plains. They make their living by shipping and grazing. They don't easily provoke wars, and they have become harmonious with me. "

Feng Kai put down the binoculars, turned his head to look at Ning Fei, and lowered his voice.

"Brother Fei helps the Donghu people to change the ship, is he going to kidnap some craftsmen and bring them back to Jiuling City?"

Hearing what he said, Ning Fei raised her eyebrows slightly, her delicate face was full of innocence.

"Brother Muye, why did you say that?"

Feng Kai smiled, reached out and pointed in his direction.

"You only gave drawings of the masts and told them that incomplete drawings would affect the performance of the boat."

"You asked the shipbuilder to modify it strictly according to your requirements. You must have great confidence in this ship."

"If tomorrow's boat ride shocked the audience, those craftsmen would probably be seduced into itching, wishing they could see the true face of the whole picture. At that time, the school of Niubei Mountain will have people entering again."

Having said that, Mr. Feng paused, with a meaningful smile on his face.

"There is no one who goes to sea who doesn't like boats, but generals who fight with war can't resist the sharp blade of magic weapons. If they can't get it, they will be very itchy and even willing to pay all the price."

"Feidi has a good grasp of people's preferences and preferences, and he has a clear understanding of the truth."

Hey hey hey hey.

The fox who was poked in the black belly didn't feel embarrassed, but happily accepted the praise.

What is it to send cattle and sheep?Can only solve the appetite.

Although the [-]% of the saltworks is a lot of money, as long as Ning Juzi wants it, he can have as much as the seaside saltworks, he is really not short of this money!

What is the most important thing in this era?Nature is technology, and artisans who can create technology and realize the value of technology!

Mozong can smelt iron, weave cloth, build houses, plant and herd herds, and self-sufficiency is no problem.

However, the surplus value can only be obtained if the capital is fully turned over. If the raw materials and the market are close to saturation, the development of Jiuling City will enter a bottleneck, and the technology line will also stagnate.

Yongxiguan is still a good partner, but he can always pick up a fat sheep, and a fox with a black belly will not bear it.

What's more, apart from his personal relationship with Brother Mu Ye, the consumption power of the people in Yongxiguan is far inferior to that of the family in the Central Plains, and the vast local tyrants are his real target customer group.

He had to find a way to sell Jiulingcheng's products to farther places.

Thanks to Brother Mu Ye, Ning Fei now has a relatively deep understanding of the situation in the Central Plains, knowing that the Three Kings War is imminent, and the Hu Qi who are going south is about to move, and the calm that can barely be maintained is running out.

If a fight is really going to happen, the war will rage on land, and most of the trade routes from south to north will be cut off.

Now the products of Jiuling Lake depend on the shops at the end of Suzaku Street, and they do bulk wholesale. There are no merchants coming to purchase goods, and the consumption power in Ding'an City is not enough to support the production capacity of Jiuling Lake.

Therefore, the boat is the best means of transportation.

Whether it is the Central Plains or the grasslands, there are not many forces who are good at water at present.Apart from Donghu Sanbu, the only big players who independently mastered shipbuilding were the Nanjun Lu family.

The domestic aviation that the Lu family plays is based on Qijiang City and extends along the Nanjiang Water Ancient Road. If he chooses to develop by sea, he will not be in close contact with the Lu family in a short period of time.

In the long run, Ning Fei will face the Lu family head-on sooner or later.

The Lu family's aspirations are in the world, but he is the abandoned son of his family. The Lu family wished they could just press him to death in their infancy.

If he can master shipping and shipbuilding in advance, even if his identity is exposed one day, he has nothing to fear from the Shang Lu family, and maybe he can use the warship to take revenge for his original body.

Except for Liu Tong, Mo Zong currently has no shipbuilding talents. Ning Fei is really happy to see Lie Xin, and hopes to introduce this group of experienced shipbuilders to Jiuling City, and then cultivate his own shipyard.

For this reason, he did not hesitate to release the triangular sail and multi-masted frame, just to use this to cast a net and catch a wave of big fish.

But this plan cannot be done without the cooperation of the Feng family.

Mo Zong was unarmed, so he couldn't keep it, and Ning Zazi didn't want to worry about trivial matters other than advancing the technological line of the times.

His purpose is to complete system tasks and strive to survive. Politics is too complicated for scientific research dogs and consumes energy.

So he simply admitted it frankly, and lured him with benefits, intending to brainwash Brother Mu Ye.

Brother Mu Ye is so knowledgeable and interesting, he just used two Matryoshka words "there is sea, there is salt, and there are boats", and he matched up with Ning Zaozi.

Don't tell the truth if you see through it, everyone is so cooperative, the two hit it off and make a fortune together.

"Let's see the results of the test ship tomorrow."

Ning Fei looked at the pier not far away where the lights were still shining, with a relaxed expression.

"Maybe we'll be home soon."

Early the next morning, when the sky was just dawn, Ning Fei and Feng Kai arrived at Nanshi Wharf.

Many people surrounded the pier early in the morning. When they saw them coming, they immediately made way for a passage and greeted them warmly.

"Mr. Ning, Brother Feng!"

"Mr. Ning is here! Good morning, Mr. Ning!"

The three-masted sailboat is quietly berthed at the pier, dressed in red and green, and decorated with wild flowers of various colors, making it extraordinarily festive.

"This is……"

Seeing the doubts on Ning Fei's face, the Tuhan patriarch beside him explained with a smile.

"This is a ceremony for the launch of a new boat. Flower heads are tied and rice grains are sprinkled, and kowtows are made to the gods to pray for a smooth sailing. We Donghu Sanbu have been dealing with water for a long time, and we have been doing this for hundreds of years."

"For fear of delaying Mr. Ning Xiao's test ship, the ceremony will be completed before dawn."

Oh, like this.

Hearing that it was just throwing food and kowtow, Ning Fei breathed a sigh of relief.

He is really afraid of some kind of human sacrifice ceremony, so it would be a crime for him to change the ship.

At this time, the wind was blowing on the Amur River.

Like Tiantiekeng, the westerly wind blows on the Amur River, and the river flows eastward into the sea, and the downstream goes smoothly.

The river section selected for this test is from Nanshi Wharf to Hongshitan.Red Rock Beach is the extension of the Donghu area, and further east is attacked by Xihu boats. This distance is not too far, but the hydrological situation is relatively complicated, with both rapids and dangerous beaches, which will test the sailor's control ability.

Fortunately, Ning Fei only added a mast and changed the sail, and the control system of the hull remained unchanged.After passing the inspection yesterday, he has already told the sailors how to use the sail, and demonstrated it to several people on the spot to ensure that they can understand and digest.

Today, both Ning Fei and Feng Kai are going to board the boat, accompanied by three of the most outstanding sailors.Helan and Buli were also among them, and Clay wanted to join in the fun when he saw this, but Ning Fei felt that the test ship was still risky, so he refused the child's request.

Clay was not happy, pouting and sulking on the shore, feeling that Brother Fei looked down on him.

Tuhan patted his grandson on the shoulder.

"When you have the ability of Mr. Ning Xiao, no one will stop you wherever you want to go."

As we spoke, the ship was loaded.In order to simulate the real situation of sailing, a lot of stones were placed on the boat, and the draft was very deep.

The sailors were all nervous.

This was their first time sailing a boat with soft sails. The young boys were so nervous that their hands were shaking. They were the sailors in charge of operating the triangular sail. They had been silently reading the operation essentials taught by Mr. Ning, for fear that their own negligence would delay the sailing.

In their previous memories, this was something that they thought was impossible.

If they say they want to lower the sail, then it is enough for them to be obedient and work hard, and then they need to pay attention to the wind direction at all times and adjust the angle of the sail in coordination with each other?

A low horn sounded, and the sailboat moved slowly.

Ning Fei determined the direction of the wind, and then directed the sailors loudly.

"Lower the sail!"

A milky white canvas opened instantly, and was blown inflated by the strong west wind.

The big ship that was originally moving along the water seemed to be powered on suddenly. Under the impetus of the wind, the speed had increased visible to the naked eye!

The people on the shore did not show any surprise.

The boat took off the square sail, which is no different from the ones they use every day, except that the soft sail has no battens, which is not a rare thing.

But I have to admit that the effect of the boneless square sail is very good. Not only does it not break as they were worried about before, but it also firmly gathers the wind to form a greater thrust than the bone sail.

As a result, the speed of the boat increased rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, the big boat full of stones left the river bend.

Ning Fei nodded.

Under the condition of downwind, the effect of the horizontal sail is much better than that of the vertical sail, and it can obtain greater acceleration, which is why he wants to keep the horizontal sail.

But after leaving the estuary, the river course winds to the southeast, and the forward wind turns into a sidewind. At this time, it is time to use the schooner to adjust the direction and continue to accelerate.

"Put up the sails, and set up the jib at the front right of the boat!" After measuring the wind direction, Ning Fei gave another command.

The newly installed mast is marked with earth branch scales, which are simple and clear, and can be seen by the sailors.

So the young men quickly adjusted the angle of the sail.The timing of the lowering of the sails was just right, and the old sailor at the helm had just steered the boat through the bend, and the three triangular sails were already full of wind.

Ning Shaozi expressed his satisfaction.

Donghu Sanbu’s people who came to test the ship this time are all experienced and young players. Some things don’t need to be explained, and their intuition hidden in their instincts will make accurate judgments. This is not something that can be accumulated in books. It takes countless times. practice.

Good, very good, they are all good seedlings, and he is even more envious.

"At the next turn, turn the sail to the unitary hour position. Don't be too hasty. This is a dangerous beach. I will have time after I turn the steering wheel!"

"This sail is very flexible! It can take advantage of the wind once it is adjusted, and I can't hold it if it turns too fast!"

This voice is screaming.He is an experienced middle-aged man who has been running on water for half his life, and he can understand the knack of jib sailing at a glance.

This sail is a good thing, it can be adjusted according to the wind direction, as long as it is grasped accurately, the wind can always be smooth!

No wonder the craftsmen in the shipyard are so in awe of Mr. Ning, he really is a capable person with real skills!

The sailors on the boat were stunned for a moment, seeing that Mr. Ning had no intention of objecting, they began to adjust according to the captain's instructions.According to the rules on the water, the head is the head of the boat, and what he says is very important.

"how?"

Ning Fei looked at Helan and Bu Li with a smile, and pointed to the mast behind him with his slender fingers.

"I said this sail can go, right?!"

Previously, Bu Li had always been suspicious of the triangle sail, saying that the sail was missing a corner and was not square enough, fearing that it might leak wind.

Now seeing that the jigsail can rotate flexibly with a top angle, without having to slow down the boat due to the side wind, I feel emotional for a while.

What are you afraid of if the wind leaks!If the wind can always be smooth, it is also a lot of strength!

But he was a little worried.

Going at this speed, I am afraid that I will soon reach the Red Rock Beach.

To the east of Hongshitan, there are Xihu bastards capsized. Although Bu Li is not afraid at all, and even wished to have a fight with those bastards, but today it was agreed that it was a test ship, and he didn't have anyone in his hand, so he was not suitable for making troubles. .

As agreed before, the boat will turn back the same way when it arrives at Hongshitan.Now it is going fast with the wind and the current, but the return journey has changed against the current and the wind, and there are no oarsmen on board, so can we still go back?