Ji Tang

Chapter 585 Ji Song’s instructions to Tang Jian!
The white sails of Dengzhou Port are blooming, and a total of thirteen [-]-stone sea-going ships stand tall and erect, with horns blaring, and fully armed elite soldiers boarding the ships one after another.

What makes them different from other armies of the Tang Dynasty is that their armor is made of whale skin or shark skin, which is not only light but also has strong defensive power.

Even within fifty steps, the crossbow can't cause much damage.

The only drawback is that it is too precious, and now it can only be equipped with more than [-] soldiers on the ship.

In addition to the necessary horizontal sword, the other equipment is more suitable for maritime combat, including grappling hooks for crossing ships, short blades for close combat, and crossbows and crossbows for long-range attacks.

The common horizontal sword on the mainland has become a secondary equipment.

"What majestic soldiers, His Majesty is really willing to give them all such good equipment, which shows that he attaches great importance to this operation."

To be honest, Tang Jian was a little envious. He knew the equipment of the Tang Army very well. Even the Xuanjia Army formed by His Majesty himself could only have such luxurious equipment!
In particular, the leather armor specially prepared for the officers on the ship was made of shark and whale skin for the first time. He clearly knew how terrible the defensive power of this leather armor was.

More importantly, the leather armor made of this kind of fish skin is very light. Even if it accidentally falls into the water, it will not sink for a while. It is simply tailor-made for the navy.

“It’s good, but it’s a bit expensive!”

Ji Qing feels a little distressed when talking about this. Whether it is shark skin or whale skin, they are both priceless goods and rare medicinal materials.

But now it has become the armor of soldiers. This kind of leather armor is more than ten times the price of ordinary leather armor.

If their husband hadn't reminded them some time ago, they would have subconsciously captured a lot of whales and sharks and accumulated a lot of fish skins.

But that's it, it's just enough.

There are constant storms on the sea, and no one can guarantee that they will not fall into the sea.

If soldiers put on iron armor, they can sink to the bottom of the sea without the enemy coming to kill them.

"It's expensive. We only have so many people. We won't have any replacements at sea. If one dies, one will be missing."

"Increasing their safety is the greatest help to us. Aren't they sharks and whales? With the equipment we are now armed to the teeth, they are just our prey. There is nothing to regret."

Wang Xuance said indifferently, he saw this very clearly.

As long as there are no problems with their ship and personnel, they can take these people to the horizon.

Not to mention the people on the other side of the ocean. According to my husband's speculation, the other party should be in the city-state period, the Spring and Autumn Period.

With the equipment they have, 2000 people can fight 2 people without any problem.

As for more than 2 people?
hehe!Brother, they are sailors on the ship, won’t they run away if they can’t be beaten?

With these ships, I don’t believe they can go to sea and fight them.

If their navigation technology and shipbuilding technology had surpassed that of the Tang Dynasty, they could only blame them for their fate, and there was no one to blame.

But this situation is basically impossible. If such a thing really happened, the people on the other side of the ocean would never be so unknown.

It's not like they haven't had any news for so many years.

"General, all ships are ready, all personnel have been boarded, supplies have been inventoried, and fresh water is sufficient. Vegetables, fruits, medicines, etc. have all been inspected."

"Please show me the general!"

This was said to Tang Jian, who was General Jinghai who accepted the imperial court's fate and was the top decision-maker of the fleet going to sea this time.

But his own family knew about his own affairs. Although Ji Song, that bastard, did not go with him, he left these three boys to keep an eye on the fleet. He was simply an empty general.If it weren't for the cooperation of the thousand guards he brought and the cooperation of these boys, he would have given up his job long ago. It was so damn frustrating.

He can be regarded as a famous prince in the Tang Dynasty, but he is nothing at sea.

It is not that he has not told the emperor about this matter, but there is no news.

After a long time, he finally understood it.

It's thanks to Ji Song that he can become the top decision-maker of this fleet. People were worried that these guys would be hot-headed and do something outrageous, so they let him do it.

To put it bluntly, I am just here to be a nanny.

Normally, I wouldn't really care about this, but when I think of what the emperor told me, my heart becomes hot.

As long as the things can be brought back safely, my family will be able to walk sideways in the Tang Dynasty from now on, and everyone in the world will remember their favor.

Even if future generations do not cut it down, with this contribution, there is still room for redemption. At least prosperity within a hundred years is certain.

With such temptation, just babysit, no big deal.

Besides, I really don’t understand maritime matters. With these bastards here, I can save myself a lot of worry. Why should I work so hard when I can just win?

"Go check it again and make sure everything is safe. Once we leave Dengzhou and away from Datang, everything will be too late. We won't have much to add along the way."

Tang Jian thought for a moment and said.

"promise!"

After the visitor left, Ji Qing clasped his fists and said, "Mr. Tang, according to the time we calculated, today is the best day to leave. If you miss it, you will have to wait ten days. You see."

Ji Qing's meaning is very clear, that is to tell Tang Jian that you are too cautious and time waits for no one, so it's almost done.

"No, we must make sure everything is foolproof. I can let you do the rest, but I will never give in on matters concerning our life and death."

"If your husband were here, he would go even further than me. I'm afraid he won't stop until he makes it clear."

After saying that, he didn't even look at the people. Now he finally understood why Ji Song gave this thing to him.

He was holding a wooden sign made from the heart of a ginkgo tree in his sleeve. On one side, there were cloud patterns and the word "郕" engraved around it; on the other side, there were pine waves and the word "pine".

This was something that represented the head of the Ji family and Ji Song's personal identity. He still remembered what Ji Song told him before leaving.

"Once they have any thoughts that they shouldn't have, or they don't listen to dissuasion and insist on going their own way, use this to take them down directly."

"But no matter what, please bring them back safely. All the blame will be borne by me, Ji Song."

"Is it worth it?"

"Nothing is worth it. This is what you should do as a gentleman."

Ji Qing and others looked at the solemn Tang Jian and thought about their husband's temperament. I am afraid that he is really as he said. He will not give up until things are foolproof.

"Thank you Mr. Tang for your teachings. I will keep them in my heart."

He still knew the good news, so he bowed and clasped his fists.

Tang Jian was stunned for a moment, then nodded with a smile and began to wait.
(End of this chapter)