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() Yusuo Lake is located less than a hundred miles north of Taiyuan Fucheng, with a radius of hundreds of miles.

The ice surface is not so thick that even one person can't bear it. On all sides of Yusuo Lake, there are officers and soldiers stationed to surround Yusuo Lake.

The east and west shores of Yusuo Lake are not far away, and there is a mountain on each side. For a while, the two mountains have been busy day and night, urgently rushing to build ships to attack Yusuo Lake.

In Yusuo Lake, there are two islands, one is Taiping and the other is Carp. The two small islands are located in the center of the lake. Although the islands are not very large, they are in a very good location. The distance between the two islands is only a few miles. After failing to attack the governor's mansion, the Huang family quickly withdrew from Taiyuan and fled to two small islands above Yusuo Lake.

Yusuo Lake was once the Huang family's private lake. After Huang's family retreated to Yusuo Lake, all the boats and boats in Yusuo Lake became Huang's family. Never act rashly.

There are more than [-] officers and soldiers stationed around Yusuo Lake. In addition to the main force of the Governor's Guards, there are also state troops transferred from various states. Compared with the troops of the Huang family, the combat effectiveness of the officers and soldiers is naturally much stronger, but this is also It only refers to the battle on the road. When it comes to the water battle on the lake, the officers and soldiers may not be stronger than the Huang family.

The people of the Huang family gathered on the island are almost all the original servants or retainers of the Huang family, and half of them are people who used to work for the Huang family in Yusuo Lake. These people almost live on the surface of the lake with a radius of hundreds of miles all year round. In fact, he is very familiar with Yusuo Lake, and is extremely familiar with the water. Compared with the Huang family's navy, there are very few officers and soldiers who are familiar with the water.

The empire conquered the world from horseback. Yingyuan conquered the world. The greatest weapon he had was an invincible and powerful iron cavalry. After the establishment of the empire, the water army has not been able to develop, and the emperor has always admired the cavalry, and did not pay much attention to the water army, so the empire developed many horse farms, known as the six horse farms of the Great Qin Dynasty, and the number of warships needed by the water army Years may not be able to add one.

The navy of the empire is mainly located along the southeast coast. Anyi is located in the northern part of the Central Plains. Although there are many lakes in the territory, the empire has never set up a navy in Anyi. Since the founding of the country, there have been many bandits in Anyi. , but the scale is not large, and there are also water bandits who make troubles. The Governor's Imperial Guard sent troops to encircle and suppress them. Even if there is no navy, it only needs to besiege the water bandits.

This time after the Huang family retreated to Yusuo Lake, the governor sent troops to surround Yusuo Lake first, and then dispatched ships from various places in Anyi to Yusuo Lake. In addition, he also dispatched a large number of craftsmen. Build ships on the shores of Jadelock Lake.

Someone once suggested to go deep into the mountains or build ships in secret. If they wantonly build ships in broad daylight, the Huang family will know the situation of the officers and soldiers' ships well.

Yuan Chongshang didn't take it seriously at all, and didn't change his mind. Instead, he explained to everyone that he wanted to build boats on the shore of Yusuo Lake. With the determination to put down the chaos, and seeing the government building ships every day, the remnants of the Huang family can only become more and more flustered, and their morale will gradually decline. First, before the final decisive battle comes, give the rebellious party entrenched in power a psychological offensive.

At noon, there was still light snow in the sky, and Yuan Chongshang was accompanying the imperial envoy Chu Huan and his party to inspect the foot of the mountain to the east of Yusuo Lake.

Yusuo Lake is where the Huang family is entrenched. Chu Huan went to inspect the vicinity of Yusuo Lake. Xuanyuan Sheng was naturally cautious and mobilized all [-] guards to accompany him for protection. Yuan Chongshang was dressed in military uniform. Fang Shihao, the commander of the guards, followed Yuan Chongshang.

Yuan Chongshang was wearing a military uniform, and he was truly heroic, while Chu Huan was wearing an official robe, walking side by side with Yuan Chongshang on the construction site, the two looked like they were well-versed, but they complemented each other.

Behind the two, Fang Shihao and Xuanyuan Shengcai walked side by side, followed by several officials who accompanied them from Taiyuan City. On the construction site, when Yuan Chongshang and others arrived, the head of the Ministry of Industry Department brought the officials of the Ministry of Industry Department who were on the construction site to greet them early.

At this time, the head of the Ministry of Industry was at the forefront, leading the crowd to patrol the construction site, making introductions as they walked.

"My lords, the timber used for shipbuilding is still being transported here one after another." The head of the Ministry of Industry bowed his body, "The governor ordered that all the ships must be completed before the end of the year. It was really difficult at first. , but the governor is wise, those merchants have money to pay, and goods to produce, the silver used to build the ship is already enough, with the silver, the project will be much smoother, and the materials needed are coming here in an endless stream Transport it here, and if it continues like this, the construction period will definitely not be delayed."

When Yuan Chongshang was walking, the sound of armor rubbing was quite ear-piercing, and he asked, "How long will it take for the four warships that the governor wants to be completed?"

The director of the Ministry of Industry hurriedly said: "Returning to the governor, the progress of the other ships is very fast, but the four warships, although the best craftsmen are used to build them, but...the warships are extraordinary after all, It is also a sharp weapon used by the governor to deal with the rebellious party, and there must be no sloppy, so...so progress...!"

Yuan Chongshang said angrily: "This governor has found the best craftsmen for you, and you are not short of money. Is there any progress on your side? This governor can tell you that if you failed to deliver the four warships a year ago Use, watch your head."

The director of the Ministry of Industry hurriedly said: "The lower officials understand, the lower officials understand!"

Chu Huan laughed and said, "Master Governor, have we built warships here?"

Yuan Chongshang nodded and said: "The strongest of the Huang family is that it has two warships. He has two, and the governor built four, and they are even better than their warships. When the four warships are completed, it will be When we attack for the last time, the four warships will be in front, and I want to see how the Huang family will deal with it?" Then he asked, "How many ships are going down the lake now?"

"My lord, there are a total of 63 ships transferred from various places, but some of them have been damaged and need to be repaired. In addition, 21 ships have been built here. There should be 47 ships that can be launched now. 47 boats are moored by the lake." The director of the Ministry of Industry has already pointed to the lake, "Please look over there, my lord."

Everyone looked over and saw that there were many boats moored by the lake. At this time, some soldiers were sweeping the snow off the boats with bamboo brooms.

"Fang Tongzhi, you are not feeling well and have been recuperating for a long time, but you have to cheer up recently." Yuan Chongshang turned his head and looked at Fang Shihao, "Not many of your officers and soldiers have fought on water, although The boat has not been completed yet and cannot be attacked, but there are already many boats in the lake, you can also let your subordinates get used to the boat first, so as not to really fight when it happens, how can a group of landlubbers be the opponents of those water ghosts? "

Fang Shihao immediately cupped his hands and said: "This subordinate understands, and this subordinate immediately sends an order that from today onwards, board and lodging must be on board."

Yuan Chongshang smiled and said: "That's what it means. You can eat and live on the boat. After a long time, you will get used to it." Waving his hand: "You make arrangements now. We must not procrastinate when we do things." Chu Huan said: "Master Chu, I invite you to come here today, firstly to check the deployment of Yusuo Lake, and secondly, to take this opportunity to let you have a glimpse of the scenery of Yusuo Lake."

Chu Huan smiled with his hands behind his back: "My lord, it's winter, but the scenery of Yusuo Lake can't be fully seen, which is a pity."

Yuan Chongshang immediately shook his head and smiled, "It's not a pity, it's not a pity." He raised his hand and pointed to the mountain, "Lord Chu, look there."

Chu Huan looked in the direction Yuan Chongshang pointed, but saw a building erected on the mountain, like a pagoda, erected on the top of the mountain, like a sword, piercing the sky.

"That is?"

"Lake Viewing Terrace!" Yuan Chongshang stroked his thick beard and said with a smile: "Your Excellency Chu doesn't know, this Yusuo Lake has always been a scenic spot in Taiyuan, and the two scenic spots of Yusuo Lake are very famous in our Anyi!"

"Jade lock double view?"

"They all refer to the Yusuo Lake, but the so-called double scenery refers to the scenery of two seasons." Yuan Chongshang explained: "One scenery in summer and one scenery in winter are double scenery."

Chu Huan smiled and said, "So that's the case."

"Because of this, many people come to Taiyuan to come here to watch it." Yuan Chongshang pointed to the lake viewing platform on the mountain, "This was built more than 50 years ago, and it was used to watch jade locks. For the purpose of the lake, it is located at the top of the mountain, as long as you climb up to the tower, you can almost see the entire Yusuo Lake in the distance, Master Chu, this is an opportunity you must never miss." Amidst laughter, he pulled Chu Huan went up the mountain.

There is a special road leading from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain. Fang Shihao ordered troops to board the boat, and a group of officials followed Yuan Chongshang to the mountain. Although the mountain road is ordinary, climbing up the mountain is also very physical. Many people arrived halfway. On the mountainside, they were already out of breath, but Chu Huan and Yuan Chongshang were talking and laughing freely.

When they arrived at the mountain, Chu Huan could see clearly that there was really a tower standing on the mountain. The head of the Ministry of Industry led the way, and everyone entered the tower and climbed up to the top of the tower. Supported by pillars, it is transparent and can be seen in all directions. Chu Huan saw that the area of ​​the tower is not small. Two tables of wine and banquets have already been set up. If it is put out, it can also be seen that it has taken great pains.

Chu Huan walked to the edge of the tower and looked far into the distance, only to see condescending, the surroundings are small, standing on a high place, it really feels like seeing all the small mountains, which makes people feel relieved.