“Ma’am, you’re here!”

Sun Quan looked at Bu Lianshi who came in with the food, and the anger in his heart seemed to be soothed and dissipated at once, and said.

“I heard that the Marquis was very angry about the battle with Huang Zu’s navy and refused to eat. I was very anxious and brought food for him!”

“My Lord, although the war is intense, you still need to keep eating so that you have the energy to come up with countermeasures.”

Madam Bu, the extremely beautiful, charming, voluptuous and attractive lady, spoke softly to Sun Quan.

As she spoke, Mrs. Bu rubbed Sun Quan’s shoulders considerately.

“Ma’am, you’re right. We should eat first.”

Sun Quan swept away his previous anger and smiled at Bu Lianshi. As he spoke, he began to eat with big mouthfuls under the waiter’s service. It seemed that Bu Lianshi’s arrival had whetted his appetite and improved his mood.

The waiters and maids on the side watched Sun Quan eat obediently because of Bu Lianshi’s words. They immediately looked at each other and respected Bu Lianshi even more.

Although Bu Lianshi was not Sun Quan’s legal wife, he did not dare to look down on her.

Because Sun Quan really liked Bu Lianshi very much.

Bu Lianshi’s family was prominent, but by the time of his generation, it had fallen into decline. Bu Lianshi wandered alone and helpless in Jiangdong, where he met Sun Quan on the march.

At that time, Bu Lianshi was wearing coarse clothes and had no prominent family background, so Sun Quan’s love at first sight was nothing more than lust after her beauty.

Sun Quan liked Bu Lianshi’s beauty, so he brought Bu Lianshi into the Sun family.

Although Bu Lianshi had no family background, her ancestors were noble after all, so Bu Lianshi had an excellent family education, and Bu Lianshi was also a talented woman.

She is beautiful, talented, knows when to advance and when to retreat, and is always grateful. It is this kind of Master Bu Lian that makes Sun Quan fall in love with her.

Bu Lianshi was favored by Sun Quan alone, and she felt uneasy, so she never dared to take advantage of her favor and even pushed Sun Quan to other women. Therefore, Bu Lianshi lived a good life in Sun Quan’s backyard. She was an extremely smart woman who knew how to protect herself.

The most substantial expression of Sun Quan’s favor for Bu Lianshi was that he handed over the management power of the rear house to Bu Lianshi.

“My Lord, I shouldn’t be involved in politics, but now the King of Chu is getting stronger and stronger, and the conflict between him and you is intensifying. If a fierce war really breaks out one day, have you ever thought about becoming a vassal of the King of Chu?”

When Mrs. Bu saw that Sun Quan had finished his meal, she hesitated slightly, but still gritted her teeth and said to Sun Quan.

Sun Quan frowned instantly and looked at Bu Lianshi.

“My lord, I have said too much.” Madam Bu knew Sun Quan, so just from his expression, she could tell that Sun Quan was subconsciously resisting what she said.

Sun Quan’s face was uncertain, and he said to Master Bu Lian:

“Master, you don’t have to worry about me. Although Liu Wu is powerful, the navy of Jiangdong is not inferior to that of Jingzhou. I am not a pushover. In addition, Cao Cao is threatening Liu Wu in the west. How can the Sun family, who has a foothold in Jiangdong, lose it in my hands?”

Sun Quan’s voice was somewhat harsh, allowing Bu Lianshi to sense the anger in Sun Quan’s heart at the moment.

“My lord, I shouldn’t have mentioned this matter.” Bu Lianshi said to Sun Quan apologetically.

Upon hearing this, Sun Quan waved his hand and did not blame Bu Lianshi. He just let her go.

“It’s impossible to submit to Liu Wu. Yangzhou is the foundation of the Sun family. How can we lose it?” Sun Quan finally couldn’t suppress his inner anger and overturned the table, scaring the waiters around him.

It has to be said that Bu Lianshi’s words did stimulate Sun Quan.

Sun Quan was indeed a man who was a little arrogant and wanted to accomplish great things.

Historically, he was respectful to the wise, had extraordinary strategies, and was very tolerant.

After inheriting the Jiangdong foundation, Sun Quan faced numerous challenges. He took a series of measures to consolidate his regime, recruited talented people, appointed outstanding generals such as Zhou Yu and Lu Xun, and formed a powerful army.

He was good at adjusting strategies according to changes in the world situation. He demonstrated outstanding command ability in many battles with Cao Wei and successfully defended the territory of Wu.

Eventually Sun Quan became emperor and established the Eastern Wu, which became one of the important forces during the Three Kingdoms period. His rule led to economic development and cultural prosperity in the Jiangdong region.

Although Sun Quan’s inner pride had not yet reached the historical status of the Emperor of Eastern Wu, he could not accept being forced to submit to Liu Wu, lose his rule over Jiangdong, and lose his ambition to further strive for hegemony.

That’s why Sun Quan was so angry.

Especially when it was said by the woman I loved most.

Even if Master Bu Lian had good intentions.

“Send a message to Lu Meng immediately. If the navy under Huang Zu attacks again, counterattack and let him know that our Jiangdong navy is not to be trifled with.” Sun Quan gritted his teeth and ordered the waiter beside him.

“promise!”

The waiter hurried to convey Sun Quan’s order.

After the order was given, Sun Quan’s face remained cold and gloomy.

Now he dared to decide to compete with Liu Wu, not because he was arrogant, but after a period of recuperation, Yangzhou under his rule was not affected by the drought because it was located in the south, and a batch of grain was accumulated. The army under his command now had a total of 100,000 soldiers.

Yangzhou did not take the initiative to launch an attack on land, but only guarded the city. Sun Quan really didn’t believe that Liu Wu would dare to mobilize heavy troops to attack Yangzhou from land.

Siege warfare is absolutely of no benefit to Liu Wu’s army and baggage.

In addition to land and naval battles, Sun Quan did not believe that Huang Zu’s navy would be stronger than the Jiangdong navy.

So, on the Yangtze River, Sun Quan decided to let Liu Wu see that he was not made of clay.

………

Above the Yangtze River.

After receiving orders from Sun Quan, Lu Meng no longer controlled the scale of the battle with Huang Zu’s navy.

Mobilize all the Jiangdong navy warships.

A large number of Jiangdong naval warships sailed to the Yangtze River.

Nearly a thousand Jiangdong warships, including tower ships, fighting ships, battleships, and boats, were assembled in large numbers.

Lu Meng began to arrange the warships.

Tower ship: a large warship used as a command ship, with tall buildings built on the hull and loaded with a large number of soldiers and weapons.

Fighting ship: A medium-sized main battleship with a lower hull than a tower ship. It is equipped with battlements and soldiers can shoot arrows.

Warship: An “armored ship” with a hull covered with rawhide that can withstand attacks from arrows and stones, used for impact.

Goge: A light warship with a fast speed, maneuverable and flexible, used for harassment operations.

Oil tanker (fireboat, fire ship): a general warship with flammable materials and fuel added for use in fire attacks.

Lu Meng first set up a pocket, and then attacked the water fort set up by Huang Zu with a large force.

The attack on the water fort was a surprise, causing considerable damage.

Huang Zu was extremely angry when he heard the news. He mobilized hundreds of warships and led his already proud army to pursue the enemy, and fell into the trap set by Lu Meng. Huang Zu underestimated the enemy and was besieged by Lu Meng’s navy, and his navy was defeated.

fortunately.

The Xiangyang, a giant sea ship, was like an aircraft carrier in later times, equipped with a large number of improved and advanced catapults. Surrounded by various ships for protection, the Xiangyang, a giant sea ship, hurled huge rocks to clear the way, and one after another, the huge rocks continuously sank two Jiangdong tower ships from a distance, breaking through the encirclement of Lu Meng’s navy and killing them with the remaining ships and defeated generals.

There was a great battle between Huang Zu and Lu Meng’s navy on the Yangtze River. Generally speaking, because Huang Zu had won small victories before, he was arrogant and careless, and was taken advantage of by Lu Meng and was defeated.

The news quickly spread on both sides of the Yangtze River, causing quite a stir.

……

Hefei, Wuhou Mansion.

“Hahahaha! This Liu Wu, I thought his navy was so powerful, but my Jiangdong Grand Commander just used all his strength, and Huang Zu was defeated, didn’t he?”

When Sun Quan heard the news from the front, he couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

“Yes, my lord. Although Liu Wu’s cavalry are powerful, our Yangzhou cities are defending the cities, so his cavalry has no place to use their skills. Besides, there are dense water systems everywhere south of the Yangtze River and east of the Yangtze River, so naval warships are the most critical. Now it seems that Liu Wu is nothing special!” Pan Zhang smiled and agreed to Sun Quan.

“Send a message to Lu Meng to block the Yangtze River and prevent merchants from Yangzhou from going to Xiangyang for business. At the same time, let his navy warships press towards Jiangxia.” Sun Quan snorted coldly and gave the order again.

Upon learning that Liu Wu’s navy was just so-so, Sun Quan’s awe of Liu Wu immediately disappeared.

“promise!”

Upon hearing this, Pan Zhang immediately bowed and went to convey Sun Quan’s order.

……

the other side.

Liu Wu and Zhuge Liang visited the Jiangling Shipyard again.

On the Yangtze River, two large warships, one large and two small, attract sb.’s attention.

Of these three warships, the larger one is the Xiangyang which has just been repaired, and the two smaller ones are two new large warships that have just been produced.

Compared with ordinary tower ships, these two new large warships are flatter and not as tall, but they are equipped with more than ten large catapults. Both the power system and the structural system are exactly the same as the giant ship Xiangyang.

Therefore, compared with ordinary building ships, they are about the same size, but they are stronger, faster, and equipped with more powerful weapons.

“Your Majesty, these two new large warships are named “Thunder”. Compared with ordinary tower ships, the Thunder warships are as swift as thunder. They can quickly strike the enemy and deliver a fatal blow.” Huang Yueying reported to Liu Wu.

Liu Wu took a careful look at it and carefully understood the data. He was quite satisfied with this Thunder Warship which was about the same size as a building ship.

The tower ship was the largest warship in the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period. However, it could only sail in the near seas, such as to Korea and island countries.

However, this new Thunder warship is stronger, faster, and has stronger attack power.

It is now possible to try to cross the ocean and sail to other continents.

If we talk about Xiangyang, it is a smaller version of Zheng He’s treasure ship, and it represents the emperor.

Then, this Thunder Warship is the general.

“Yes, if we manufacture warships like this with all our strength, what will the output be?”

Liu Wu asked Huang Yueying.

“My Lord, now that the skills are mastered and the blueprints are available, and your Lord has mobilized a full 100,000 young men to support the shipyard, we can produce six Thunder Warships in half a year at the fastest, and even 15 Thunder Warships in a year. For ships like the Xiangyang, we can produce three a year.”

Huang Yueying quickly gave Liu Wu a reply.

After hearing the accurate answer given by Huang Yueying, both Liu Wu and Zhuge Liang, and even the rather embarrassed and depressed Huang Zu, became excited.

The power of the Xiangyang had already been demonstrated on the Yangtze River. Why did Huang Zu still lose? It was because he was surrounded by thousands of warships from Jiangdong.

No matter how powerful the Xiangyang was, it was only one ship, and it would be destroyed if it was attacked by a group of people. Fortunately, a large number of naval warships under Huang Zu’s command had been guarding the Xiangyang in the middle, and with the Xiangyang’s powerful long-range strike capability, they managed to open a path.

If all the warships were replaced with Xiangyang and Lei Ting, then the Jiangdong navy would definitely be defeated by them.

“Yes, I have seen Madam Huang’s hard work and her outstanding contributions. I will report to His Majesty and reward her generously. Next, I will focus on the production of the Xiangyang and the Thunder!”

Liu Wu generously promised Huang Yueying a reward and at the same time assigned a task to the shipyard.

The Xiangyang and Lei Ting have complete technology and are ready for mass production. Liu Wu is very excited.

Because only Liu Wu understood how happy and beneficial it was to control the sea in ancient times.

Jingzhou is located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and has a well-developed water system, which means that he can control the important waterway of the Yangtze River, conveniently connect the upstream and downstream areas, and form a strategic deterrent to the surrounding princes.

A powerful fleet of naval warships can maneuver quickly on the water to launch surprise attacks or blockades on the enemy.

The navy’s warship fleet can cooperate with the army in amphibious operations and enhance overall combat effectiveness.

In naval battles, naval warship fleets were able to demonstrate epoch-making advantages and inflict heavy casualties on enemies, such as Sun Quan’s navy in Jiangdong.

There are also huge economic advantages:
The Jingzhou region had developed agriculture and abundant products, and the naval fleet of warships could protect these resources from enemy plunder.

By controlling the Yangtze River waterway, taxes and fees can be levied on passing ships, increasing fiscal revenue.

The naval warship fleet can also participate in maritime trade and expand economic sources.

It can be imagined that with a powerful naval fleet and fame, Liu Wu became completely different from other princes such as Sun Quan, Sun Shao, Cao Cao, Zhang Lu, and Liu Zhang.

As long as the naval warship fleet is formed, it will bring him huge benefits in many aspects such as geography, military, economy, politics and strategy.

Huang Yueying nodded and agreed to Liu Wu.

Liu Wu looked at Huang Zu and Gan Ning and said:
“With one giant Xiangyang and two Thunder warships, if we can’t defeat the Jiangdong navy, it will really disappoint me. You guys go ahead.”

Liu Wu’s words made Huang Zu and Gan Ning quite excited, and they bowed to Liu Wu one after another.

Huang Zu and Gan Ning worked together to mobilize a giant Xiangyang and two Thunder warships as the core warships, and then distributed a large number of other naval warships on the periphery, and attacked Lu Meng’s naval warships on the Yangtze River in a mighty force.

In fact, the navy of Jingzhou was not inferior to the navy of Jiangdong. The reason why Huang Zu was defeated so miserably was that Huang Zu had won many victories in naval battles before, and Lu Meng was very restrained, which contributed to Huang Zu’s pride. Huang Zu was careless, and Lu Meng obeyed Sun Quan’s orders and fought with all his strength, which led to Huang Zu’s defeat so miserably.

This time, Huang Zu experienced a crushing defeat, summed up the lessons, and added a giant Xiangyang and two Thunder warships to help in the battle. Relying on the three warships’ swift speed and extremely strong long-range strike capability, the Jiangdong navy was defeated as soon as they encountered them on the front battlefield of the Yangtze River.

Lu Meng was shocked by the power of the giant Xiangyang and Thunder warships. Even though he mobilized the Jiangdong navy warships and tried his best, he was still defeated in battle after battle due to the huge gap in warships. There were dozens of battles on the Yangtze River for nearly a month. The Jiangdong navy was defeated all the way and was even killed by the navy warships led by Huang Zu and Gan Ning to the city of Jianye.

The Yangzhou family was shocked.

There was a commotion in Hefei City. Sun Quan, Marquis of Wu, even heard that the navy of Huang Zu and Gan Ning followed the Yangtze River and attacked the city of Jianye, where he had previously planned to move the capital. Sun Quan was so frightened that his face turned pale.

If he had already moved to Jianye, wouldn’t he have been captured directly by Huang Zu and Gan Ning?

(End of this chapter)