After hearing Qian Shuisheng's statement, Liu Shiyong's heart that had just been relieved was lifted up again. He was not worried about his honor and disgrace at this time, but was afraid that he would delay the success or failure of this Western Expedition, ruin the emperor's major affairs, and even lose his trust. Thinking about the beginning of the little emperor's succession, the army that was in charge of Zhang Shijie, was in the hands of the little emperor, and he was ordered to monitor his whereabouts.

Later, although Liu Shiyong woke up in time, he was not a member of the commander-in-chief, and he was no longer as good as Jiang's charity to protect the young emperor. After the Battle of Yashan, after the Xingchao moved to Qiong, he saw that almost all the generals belonging to the Xingchao were dismissed. Although Zhang Shijie was still appointed as the Privy Councilor, everyone knew that his symbolic significance was greater, and no soldiers would listen to his orders.

So Liu Shiyong thought at that time that he could save his life and get a free life. However, the little emperor gave himself a heavy responsibility to join the Privy Council, and now he ordered him to command the Yangtze River Naval Army, which shows that he trusted him very much. Lu Wencheng, who was at the same time, was not so lucky. He lost the opportunity to lead the army due to his family, but His Majesty also treated him well and asked him to serve as a doctor in the Naval Army Department of the Ministry of War.

The emperor's kindness was so great that Liu Shiyong knew that he could only repay his death, and that he was leading the Western Expedition this time, embarked on the journey with the determination to repay his death. However, the army in the Western Expedition was blocked by the dangerous shoals and had to retreat back to Jiangnan in shame. He was really shameless to see His Majesty again. And he had no way back now, and even if there was a dragon pond and tiger den ahead, he would have to make a breakthrough.

After a day of sailing, the fleet sailed across the peaks and the winding paths of the Cattle and Horse Lung Gorge. Liu Shiyong looked forward and Qingtan appeared in his sight. He knew that the morale of the army should not be released when he went on a war, and as the commander of the navy, he could not show fear of difficulties. When facing difficulties, he should take the lead and never retreat.

As he approached Qingtan, Liu Shiyong found that a town appeared in front of him as Qian Shuisheng said, and its prosperity was beyond his imagination. There were many shops and teahouses and courtyards everywhere. Many cargo inns, shops, teahouses, temples, temples, blue brick and tiled houses, deep courtyards, and countless stilt houses, thatched huts, and Qingtan's dangers made it necessary to park when you arrived at Xintan, and passengers must go ashore when you arrived at Xintan, and goods must be transported when you arrived at Xintan, but it also created a deformed prosperity here.

When he arrived at Qingtan, a sentry boat reported that a merchant ship was passing by the beach, and the fleet was unable to move forward for the time being. Liu Shiyong held a telescope and saw that more than ten cargo ships were waiting to cross the beach in turn. The dock was also bustling with bustling on the ship. Some of the coolies were unloading the cargo on the ship, carrying the cargo on Qingtan along the road on the shore, and reloading the ship. There were also boatmen tied ropes on the empty boat and preparing to drag it across the beach. Some vendors even sold food and business on the dock.

Instead of ordering to cross the beach, Liu Shiyong ordered the fleet to break down and rest, and sent warnings to prohibit all idleness from approaching. He also sent people to ashore to purchase supplies and inquire about the news. He got off the boat and went to a high slope on the shore to see how the boat passed Qingtan. He heard a loud shout, a cargo ship that had been unloaded left the dock, and six sailors on the boat paddled together, and more than ten other boatmen put ropes on the mast of the boat and pulled the boat on the shore. With the joint efforts of more than twenty people, the boat left the shore and prepared to go upstream.

Watching the boat gradually sailing into the reefs and the rivers are full of rocks and the rivers are fast, Liu Shiyong could clearly see the ship swaying violently from side to side. Every time he swings, he would make a muffled sound of the hull colliding with the reef, making people feel that the boat might be sunk at any time. Even as a bystander, he couldn't help but secretly squeezed his sweat and held his breath.

Liu Shiyong's eyes turned to the boatmen on the fiber path again. He knew that pulling fiber is not only a job of strength, but also a job of technology. When the boat passes through the dangerous shoals and rapids, when the boatman gets into the water, where to start pulling fibers, what path to go, and how to adjust the strength of the fiber pulling fibers, etc., all need an experienced boatman to lead. This boatman who knows water and knows technology is generally a fiber head. When pulling fibers, the fiber head is in front, followed by the second fiber and the third fiber...

At this time, the rope is hung on the rock, or stuck in the cracks of the rock, or found that the rope is incorrect, or the thorns by the river are wrapped around the rope, etc., someone needs to adjust the rope - this person is commonly known as "picking bowls". "picking bowls" are specifically responsible for cleaning obstacles and organizing the ropes so that the fiber pulling can play the greatest effect. In addition, another major function of the bowl picking boatman is to pay attention to the working state of the rope. If the rope is found to be ground on the stone, he will immediately stop the fiber pulling.

"Not good!" The cargo ship was hit by the river in the sad sound of the boatman's trumpet and the paddler's vigorous paddle, and turned the bow and slowly traversed up. However, it was extremely difficult to move. After more than half an hour of struggle, the cargo ship finally passed two beaches, but was stranded on the tomb beach. The trumpets of the boatman's trumpet became louder again, and their bodies were almost parallel to the ground. They obviously tried to pull the boat out again, but at this time the tight rope cracked due to the friction with the cliff stones on the fiber path. Obviously, the "pick up the bowl" did not notice it and stopped in time. He couldn't help but exclaim, and his heart sank.

The ship lost control instantly and started to rotate under the impact of the river. After three or four circles, it was about to be washed away like an arrow that had taken off the string. At this time, Liu Shiyong was extremely nervous. The coolies carrying goods on the beach and the waiting sailors and boatmen also rushed to the beach, but no one spoke. They just watched the ship rushing towards the towering reefs in the river. Obviously, they had seen a lot of this situation. All they could do was pray that someone could escape by chance.

At the moment of life and death, the sailors on the boat also burst out with superhuman courage. In the moment they collided with the reef, several sailors at the bow of the boat threw their oars and hurriedly picked up the long oars and leaned against the reef to control the cargo ship. Several sailors held the long oars tightly with their hands. Liu Shiyong could clearly see the blue veins on their limbs, their eyes bulging, as if they were about to burst out from their sockets, and they could be said to have used all their energy to eat.

With the efforts of several people, the cargo ship finally stopped moving down temporarily. Liu Shiyong then breathed, but he knew that he was not completely out of danger. At this moment, a sailor jumped from the boat into the waves alone. He struggled to push the shore against the rapids, approached the cliff and connected the broken ropes together.

"Oh...yo roar..." After the ropes were connected, according to the corresponding horn sound, the boatman pulled the boat up again, and the sailors on the boat immediately adjusted the direction. After adjusting the stern, they immediately paddled and rowed. Under the action of the second force, the boat moved again and slowly escaped from the danger. This time it went much smoother and finally broke through Toutan.

"It's so dangerous!" Liu Shiyong saw the boat docking safely again, and then he let out a long sigh, but shivered. It turned out that sweat had already wet the battle suit. When the Jiang Feng was blown, he felt cold on his body. He realized that in addition to the skillful sailors on the ship, the other reason for this ship was that the hull was small, which made it easier to operate, and their warships were obviously much clumsy.

"Du Shuai, those boatmen just wanted to contact us and assist us in crossing the beach, but now they regretted it. Not only did they offer a high price, but they also required that all the goods be unloaded, otherwise they would not be allowed to pull the ship." At this time, Liu Jie, the commander of the navy advance team, reported in a angrily manner.

"They are starting the price on the ground!" Liu Shiyong was not angry after hearing this, but smiled. When the fleet was docking, the boatmen came forward to contact him. They knew that this was a big deal and were confident that without their assistance, they thought that it would be absolutely impossible for the beach. He asked Liu Jie to contact him, but the thrilling scene just happened in front of them. They naturally realized that this was an opportunity to start the price, so they regretted it again.

"Du Shuai, this group of unruly people dared to spend the king's army. It's really a waste of time. I will arrest them all now. So what if I give them a penny!" Liu Jie said in anger.

"No, our army is a benevolent and righteous army. How can we force ourselves to recruit the people? If Your Majesty knows, you must cut off your head!" Liu Shiyong glared at him and said solemnly.

"I know that military discipline is strict, but they don't know how to assist the king's army. Instead, they take the opportunity to extort. So what is the dignity of our king's army? I think it's hard to establish my authority without severe punishment!" Liu Jie bowed and argued.

"Do you know why they dare to raise prices even though they knew the official army was coming?" Liu Shiyong said.

"Of course, I know that the unlucky people are sure that we can't pass the beach. If we force them to pull the boat, they will either scatter or work hard, and they will have to come to the door in the end!" Liu Jie was not stupid either. Of course, he understood, but he was still angry.

"Since you know, why bother arguing with them? Instead, it will ruin the reputation of our King's Master." Liu Shiyong patted his shoulder and said.

"I am handsome, but I still feel angry!" Liu Jie said with his neck tilted.

"Your Majesty has long thought of a way to crack it. We can still pass the beach without the need for a boatman!" Liu Shiyong said confidently.

"Oh, Your Majesty was thousands of miles away and had already expected that we would be in today's difficulties?" Liu Jie said in surprise. However, he had already believed in eight points in his heart. As a veteran of the little emperor, he had witnessed many miracles created by his command.

"You are like this right away...so..." Liu Shiyong said a few words in his ear.

"Haha, they made things difficult for us today. We will smash their job tomorrow. I will go to the department immediately!" After hearing this, Liu Jie's resentment disappeared instantly, but he also smiled and said with a smile. He did not stop anymore, and immediately returned to the mooring place, ordered the engineer team to get off the ship immediately and unload a "big iron lump" from the ship. Under the eyes of many people, more than a dozen soldiers carried along the cargo road to Qingtan along the sidewalk for cargo...
Chapter completed!