As dawn broke, a ray of sunlight quietly pierced the inky sky, gilding the majestic palace with a golden glow.
Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the solemn morning court session slowly came to a close amidst the rising smoke of incense and the shouts of "Long live the Emperor!" from the assembled officials.
With her upright posture and cold expression, Qin Qianluo left the court with the other officials, boarded her ceremonial regalia, and prepared to return to her residence.
Upon returning to her residence, Qin Qianluo immediately entered her spatial dimension and headed to the training ground.
She held a long sword, her movements lithe and agile, the wind whistling through the air, each swing carrying a fierce and imposing aura.
Sweat streamed down her face, soaking her clothes, but it did nothing to affect her concentration.
After training, she washed up and rested before going to the study. The study was extremely quiet, filled with a faint scent of ink, and surrounded by bookshelves filled with ancient books and scrolls.
Just then, a series of light footsteps approached from afar, breaking the tranquility of the study.
Feng Qingyun, like a cheerful little deer, skipped and hopped into the study.
Her cheeks flushed, her eyes brightened, and she walked straight to Qin Qianluo's side, affectionately nuzzling her arm.
She said in a coquettish tone, "Luo Bao, you're finally done! I've been waiting for you for so long!"
After she finished speaking, she inadvertently glanced at the layers upon layers of densely packed ship drawings on the table, and her eyebrows furrowed slightly, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes.
He picked up a blueprint, examined it closely, and couldn't help but ask, "Luo Bao, are you planning to build a ship? What kind of ship is it? Tell me about it."
With a gentle smile on her lips, Qin Qianluo raised her hand and gently rubbed Feng Qingyun's head. Her eyebrows curved, and her eyes were full of doting and patience.
She turned to the side and gently pulled Feng Qingyun to sit down beside her. In a soft voice, she slowly began to speak: "Although we are still in a critical stage of conquering all sides, and the flames of war on the border battlefield have not yet died down."
But now that Tianxuan is equipped with firearms, their power in battle is several times stronger than before.
In the recent border battle, the moment firearms were deployed, the enemy's camp was thrown into chaos, and our army seized the opportunity to advance and achieve a great victory.
In contrast, other countries still rely on cold weapons, and in this respect, we have an absolute advantage in military strength.
She paused slightly, a hint of certainty flashing in her eyes: "In my opinion, it won't be long before Tianxuan achieves its great unification."
After the world is unified, many matters require careful consideration, and among them, sending troops to Japan is of paramount importance.
"That Japanese country, isolated overseas, has always harassed our Tianxuan border."
From the attacks on merchant ships along the coast to the massacres of border residents, and my hatred, each and every one of these incidents is a deep-seated blood feud.
Previously, due to various factors, this issue was temporarily shelved, but such hidden dangers must not be allowed to persist indefinitely.
Qin Qianluo's tone became firm, and she clenched her fists until her knuckles turned white, "In cross-sea operations, transportation is of paramount importance."
I'm thinking of starting preparations for building the ship in advance, so I can get started early.
Shipbuilding is not a task that can be accomplished overnight. From selecting suitable timber to recruiting skilled craftsmen, and then to designing the ship and supervising its construction, every step requires careful planning.
We can't let the lack of ships and inconvenient transportation cause us to waste several more years and miss this golden opportunity.
Feng Qingyun nodded her little head obediently, looking just like a docile little rabbit.
Her gaze gently fell on the design drawings on Qin Qianluo's desk, examining them carefully, her eyes revealing a hint of curiosity and contemplation.
She tilted her head, her pink lips slightly pouting, and her smooth forehead slightly furrowed, as if she was trying hard to think about something important.
A moment later, as if she had thought of something, a glint of light flashed in her eyes, and with a wave of her small hand, several drawings fell to the floor of the study.
Feng Qingyun carefully picked up the blueprints, as if holding a rare treasure, and walked back lightly, like a butterfly fluttering in the air.
She gently placed the drawing on the desk, neatly arranging it alongside the previous drawings, and carefully aligned the edges.
The blueprints that Qin Qianluo had previously selected were mostly for large fishing boats.
The fishing boats depicted in these drawings are broad and sturdy, with spacious cabins large enough to accommodate numerous fishermen and a large catch.
The towering masts pierce the sky, as if telling the story of the sea. When the sails are unfurled, they can sail freely on the turbulent ocean with the help of the sea breeze.
However, these ships were not equipped with cannons, although they played a significant role in daily life and the transportation of goods.
However, when used on the battlefield, ships equipped with firearms are clearly more advantageous in the face of rapidly changing naval warfare situations.
In fact, Qin Qianluo had considered this point. In recent days, she often pondered over the blueprints late at night, weighing the pros and cons in her mind.
However, given Tianxuan's current level of technology, it may be difficult to manufacture ships that are too advanced and complex.
That's why they chose relatively simple fishing boat blueprints as a reference, since the technology for building fishing boats is relatively mature and the craftsmen of Tianxuan are more familiar with it.
At this moment, Qin Qianluo's gaze fell on the blueprints that Feng Qingyun had just printed.
She leaned slightly forward, her eyes focused and serious, as if she wanted to engrave every detail of the drawing in her mind.
His slightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, a glint of approval flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, revealing a satisfied smile. He even nodded slightly.
The ships depicted on these blueprints were not only equipped with firearms, but also had a very ingenious design.
Several cannons were mounted on both sides of the ship, their muzzles dark and deep, as if they could spew deadly flames at any moment and inflict heavy damage on the enemy.
The bow of the ship was also equipped with a catapult, with a huge catapult arm ready to launch heavy stones into the distance, blasting a mess in the enemy ranks.
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