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Yi Huawei was keenly aware of Yu Shu's nervousness and couldn't help but chuckle, "Are you afraid of returning home?"

Yu Shu lowered her head slightly, her eyes revealing a complex emotion, and did not answer.

Yi Huawei raised the corner of his mouth, slowly sat down beside Yu Shu, and then gently pulled Yu Shu's slightly cold little hand: "We still have to stay in Linzi County for a few days, and then transfer to Yuyang County. Calculating the schedule, it should take another half a month. I'm afraid your mood is a little early."

Yu Shu struggled a little, it was a subconscious reaction, but it stopped in an instant. She shook her head gently and said slowly: "It has been thirteen years since I left Tuan... I am afraid that everything in my hometown has changed. I don't know if I can still recognize the way home..."

Yu Shu's voice was as soft as a feather, floating gently in the air, carrying endless longing and melancholy.

"Didn't your father go back once? Didn't he write to you?"

Yi Huawei smiled and said, "The original palace has been preserved intact, and the items inside are also intact. When we get to Tuan County, I'll have a surprise for you!"

"What surprise?"

Yu Shu's eyes flickered, and she looked at Yi Huawei curiously. Yi Huawei raised a wicked smile and pointed at his cheek. Yu Shu blushed, hesitated for a moment, and then raised her head to kiss him.

"A surprise is no longer a surprise once you tell it to me." Yi Huawei laughed widely, and before Yu Shu's fist fell in shame and anger, he stood up and got out of the car swiftly.

"Humph~"

Yu Shu groaned softly, but her heart was full of reverie about the unknown surprise. She was restless in the car, wondering if it was related to childhood memories, and then wondering if it was some special commemoration carefully prepared by Yi Huawei. Her thoughts were in turmoil, and she was looking forward to arriving in Tuan County as soon as possible to solve the mystery.

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The Beihai Shipyard between Linzi and Jimo was a busy scene. Gong Shuying, dressed in the uniform of a craftsman, stood at the door of the workshop early with a solemn but excited look.

The sea breeze blew gently, his clothes fluttered slightly, and Gong Shuying's eyes were always fixed on the road in the distance, his heart was like a surging sea. After countless days and nights of hard work, the Great Qin Treasure Ship was finally built. This historic moment was about to be presented before everyone, how could he not be excited.

"Your humble servant pays respect to the Prime Minister and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Seeing Yi Huawei's carriage slowly stop, Gong Shuying quickly straightened his clothes, looked solemn, bowed deeply, and stood straight.

"Gongshu, no need to be polite, please stand up."

Yi Huawei got off the car steadily, raised his hand to support him lightly, with a kind face and eyes full of admiration and respect. In his heart, craftsmen like Gong Shuying were the key force for the stable development of the Qin Empire and the solid backbone of the empire.

"Thank you, sir." Gong Shuying stood up straight, with his hands hanging at both sides, showing his full respect.

Before Yi Huawei could speak, Zhao Tong could no longer suppress his curiosity. He took a step forward and asked Gong Shuying eagerly, "Lord Gong Shu, how is the construction of the treasure ship going?"

Zhao Tong has an upright posture, and despite his young age he exudes a calmness. However, at this moment his bright eyes still sparkle with the curiosity that is unique to young people.

On the way, he heard Yi Huawei mention the Qin treasure ship. Although he could not fully understand its strategic significance, the image of that huge ship that could carry thousands of people kept lingering in his mind, making him itchy and eager to know the result.

"Your Highness, the construction of the Great Qin Treasure Ship has been completed. I have sent a letter to the Marquis of Tonghai. Once the officers and soldiers of the Great Qin Navy arrive and get familiar with it for two or three days, we can launch it for testing."

Gong Shuying bowed slightly and told the situation one by one without reservation.

"I have neglected this matter. Without the navy soldiers, the Qin treasure ship alone is powerless."

Yi Huawei nodded slightly. The navy and the treasure ship complement each other and are indispensable. No matter how powerful the treasure ship is, if there are no well-trained soldiers to control it, it is just a floating object on the water. Then, he looked at Gong Shuying and asked, "How are the other ships being built?"

"Your Excellency, after more than a year, Shang Workshop and Shaofu have joined forces, and the Mohist School and Gongshu School have worked together to build more than 200 warships of various types."

Gong Shuying held his head high, clasped his hands together, and replied loudly: "According to what the Prime Minister said, we can form a mixed fleet for long-distance voyages. As for the performance of the warships, we can only obtain data through continuous practice and then improve them."

There was a hint of pride in Gong Shuying's eyes. The fruits of his hard work over the past year were now in front of him. Although there were some shortcomings, the future was promising.

Yi Huawei nodded and said, "Gongshu, the formation and training of this mixed fleet is crucial. We need to arrange for the naval officers and craftsmen to work together as soon as possible to familiarize them with the performance and operation skills of the warships. At the same time, during the practical test, we must record all the data in detail, whether it is the speed, load, or stability, no details can be missed."

Gong Shuying nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, my lord. I will make proper arrangements. The craftsmen will also take part in the test on board so that problems can be discovered and solved in time."

Yi Huawei heard that more than 200 warships had been built, and frowned slightly: "More than 200 ships should be enough for the time being, but the Qin Navy has 300,000 soldiers, and the warships are still insufficient."

Yi Huawei's eyes flashed with a strange color, and he admired the Mohist and Gongshu families. The strength of the two great craftsman families of this era was far beyond his imagination. With just some data provided by him, they were able to successfully build the Great Qin Treasure Ship. Such wisdom and skills were truly amazing. Moreover, in such a short period of time, all kinds of warships had been built. The construction speed was so fast that even he, who came from the future and was accustomed to efficient production, was amazed.

The fleet he carefully prepared and organized this time was not of ordinary size, but a large-scale fleet, an unprecedented maritime task force in this era. In his grand plan, the fleet would consist of more than 200 ocean-going ships of different purposes and types, carrying about 30,000 to 50,000 soldiers. Its scale, large number of personnel, and strict organization would be an unprecedented feat.

A thought flashed through his mind, and Yi Huawei turned to Gong Shuying and said, "Marquis Tonghai has not arrived yet, take me to see the treasure ship of the Qin Dynasty first." Gong Shuying immediately bowed and responded, "Yes!"

When the group arrived at the shipyard, the sea breeze whistled in their faces, and a salty smell filled the air.

The shipyard was a busy scene, with craftsmen moving between warships, carrying tools, or inspecting the hulls. Warships were neatly docked at the shore, in different shapes and sizes, and the wood texture of the hulls was clearly visible under the sunlight.

Yi Huawei looked up, and for the first time, his calm heart was stirred. His eyes were full of excitement and a strong impulse surged in his heart. For a man, especially a man like him who is martial and ambitious, a warship represents not only a means of transportation on the water, but also a symbol of power and conquest, a symbol of passion and glory. It is a yearning that goes deep into the bone marrow. The iron cavalry can certainly make people's blood boil, but the strong ships and powerful guns are the real belief that makes men's hearts surge.

Gong Shuying led the way, and introduced in detail as he walked: "My lord, your highness the crown prince..., this is a guard ship, the hull is more flexible, mainly used to protect the safety of the fleet; this is a patrol ship, with a faster speed, suitable for reconnaissance of the surrounding sea areas; these are warships, with strong attack power, the main force of the fleet; these are grain transport ships, which can ensure the supply of materials for long voyages. As for the Great Qin treasure ship, it is at the top..."

Every time Gong Shuying introduced a ship, he would point to the corresponding ship and turn his body slightly to ensure that Yi Huawei and Zhao Tong could see it clearly.

Yi Huawei and others followed Gong Shuying's instructions, looked at them with focused eyes, nodded from time to time, and had a preliminary understanding of the warships docked on the shore. Yi Huawei knew that Gong Shuying only gave a brief introduction according to their uses, and the actual situation must be more complicated, involving many professional fields such as shipbuilding technology and performance parameters. However, for him, at this stage, it is enough to understand the general purpose of the warships. The specific details will be studied and controlled in depth by the professionals of Shang Workshop.

Finally, the gigantic Qin treasure ship came into view, standing tall above the numerous warships like a giant beast on the sea.

Yi Huawei looked at the Qin treasure ship and could not help but feel a lot of emotion.
It was as if we had seen the grand blueprint of the Qin Dynasty's move towards prosperity and strength through the ocean, and at the same time we had a premonition of the many challenges that might be faced at sea in the future.

Zhao Tong, who was standing by, was shocked beyond words by the scene before him. His mouth was slightly open, his eyes were wide open, and his eyes were full of amazement and curiosity.

Hearing Yi Huawei's question: "Your Highness, what did you see?" He blurted out without thinking: "Big, very big..."

Three black lines instantly appeared on Yi Huawei's forehead. He felt angry and amused at the same time. He took a deep breath and tried to calm down. With a hint of disappointment, he pointed at the warships on the shore and said in a serious tone: "Seeing them means seeing hope!"

Yi Huawei knew very well that the people of the Central Plains at that time had no awareness of sea power. Daqin itself was located in the northwest and had very limited knowledge of the sea.

Although China is located on the west coast of the Pacific Ocean and has had maritime activities since ancient times, the ancient ocean served more as a transportation barrier than a communication function. In addition, there were no enemy countries at sea, so the importance of coastal defense in all dynasties was far less than that of frontier defense.

The sea power consciousness is based on modern industrial civilization. It is a political mentality that attempts to control the world by controlling the ocean. This advanced concept deeply stimulated Yi Huawei. So he resolutely ordered the training of the ship soldiers and the establishment of the Great Qin Empire Navy, and set a huge number of 300,000 people at the beginning. He knew that only by having a strong maritime force could the Great Qin occupy a place in the future world pattern and truly achieve long-term peace and prosperity.

On the observation deck, the sea breeze rustled, blowing his clothes. Yi Huawei stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the vast sea in the distance. Across the sea were the abundant raw materials and vast markets that the Qin Empire urgently needed for its development, which were the hope for the Qin Empire to prosper.

At this moment, the Qin treasure ships and various warships under your feet are like sleeping beasts, having been carefully built. The 300,000 soldiers of the Qin navy are training hard every day, practicing tactics in the turbulent waves, drawing new maps. Their shouts and the sound of waves are intertwined, playing the prelude to the Qin's march into the ocean age.

Yi Huawei's years of careful planning and unremitting efforts are finally about to bear fruit. He slowly turned around and faced Zhao Tong, with a solemn and earnest expression. He put his hands on Zhao Tong's shoulders, lowered his head slightly, looked directly into Zhao Tong's eyes, and said solemnly: "Your Highness, you must remember one thing, the key to the rise of a great power lies in the control of the sea!"

Yi Huawei's voice was deep and powerful, echoing in Zhao Tong's ears:

"Everything that makes a nation great can be obtained by or through the ocean. In the years to come, whoever controls this boundless ocean will control the world, and the navy represents sea power."

Although he had a long life span, at least another 2,000 years, he did not want to spend it in endless toil. He planned to use 50 years to lay a solid foundation for Zhao Tong and help the Qin Empire take a key step on the road to the sea.

As the heir of the Qin Empire, Zhao Tong shoulders the responsibility of inheriting the glory of the empire and opening up the future. He must deeply implant the advanced concept of sea power into his heart and make it a concept passed down from generation to generation in the Qin Empire. Even if Zhao Tong's generation cannot realize the grand blueprint of building an empire on which the sun never sets, as long as this concept is passed on, at most five generations, through hard work and continuous development, will surely accomplish this great feat.

Yi Huawei's goal is clear and firm. He wants to make every effort to build an extremely powerful Qin Navy and make it the sharp sword of the Qin Empire at sea.

Not only that, he also wanted to deeply instill the awareness of sea power into the hearts of Zhao Tong and the subjects of the Qin Dynasty, so that the entire empire would realize the huge potential and strategic significance of the ocean. He hoped to see the warships of the Qin Navy sailing all over the world, conquering unknown seas, and obtaining endless wealth, thereby inspiring people all over the world to work hard for the Qin Dynasty's maritime cause.

"Father, can this sea be controlled by humans?"

Zhao Tong was deeply shocked by Yi Huawei's words. When he came to his senses, his eyes opened wide with surprise.

"My Great Qin treasure ship will surely be able to ride the wind and waves, not to mention that in the future, future warships will continue to innovate."

Yi Huawei gently patted Zhao Tong on the shoulder, as if to give him strength and confidence, his eyes full of expectations for the future development of the Qin Navy: "Perhaps one year, we will see ironclad warships appear, which will be another leap forward for the Qin Navy."

Yi Huawei raised his head and looked at the sea again, as if he had seen the glorious scene of the future Great Qin Navy: "According to the news from your aunt Yilan, there is endless land outside the Great Qin, and between the lands is this vast ocean. The area occupied by the ocean far exceeds that of the land! This means that whoever can master the ocean first will have a broader world and unlimited possibilities."

Zhao Tong listened to Yi Huawei's words, and his heart gradually became hot. He clenched his fists, his eyes became firm, and he said, "Father, I understand. I will study hard and lead the Qin Navy to glory in the future, and make Qin a great empire that controls the sea power."

Yi Huawei looked at Zhao Tong with a gratified smile on his face. He nodded and said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince has such determination, which is a blessing for Daqin. Next, we still have a lot to do. First, we must further strengthen the training of naval officers and soldiers, not only to improve their combat skills, but also to cultivate their marine awareness and spirit of exploration."

As Yi Huawei spoke, he paced on the observation deck with steady and rhythmic steps: "We need to send more ships to explore the sea, draw more detailed and accurate nautical charts, and understand the local customs and resource distribution of various places. At the same time, we encourage craftsmen to continue to innovate and develop more advanced shipbuilding technology and weaponry. We also need to build more ports and docks in coastal areas and improve the maritime supply and maintenance system..."

(End of this chapter)