Chapter 295 (1/2)
”Sun Tzu 's art of war, fire attack chapter” once wrote: ”the fire is windy but not downwind. The day wind is long, and the night wind stops.”
It's enough to imagine the importance of the wind direction. Besides, because of the different terrain, what wind direction blows the most in Guanzhong all the year round, and what wind blows the most in other roads and states? As long as we understand it, can we all use it in war?
Let me tell you a story. It is said that in a distant time, there was a very powerful country, which was many times larger than the territory of our Tang Dynasty. Even the powerful countries such as white clothes and big food, and even those countries that went to the west, could only be trampled on by the iron cavalry of this country, and then submit to submission.
But it was such a powerful country without rivals that it failed in the war against Japan. Do you know why? It is because their generals did not know the sea breeze and wind direction when they went to Japan.
Looking at Li Chunfeng's thoughtful expression, Li Hong had to narrate the event that Kublai, the great ancestor of the Yuan Dynasty, fought against little Japan as an event of ancient times.
He is willing to sit here with Li Chunfeng to discuss the wind direction, wind speed and wind force. To be frank, he hopes that Li Chunfeng can travel south and North in the future, and find out the wind direction in the sea.
In this way, it will be an important reference for the future regardless of whether to invade Japan or Korea.
”But And then? ” Li Chunfeng, Li Hong did not have the following, so he asked.
”It is such a powerful country that, after two expeditions to Japan, did not even set foot on its territory and ended up in a disastrous defeat.”
Looking at Li Chunfeng and Xia Zhi's disapproving expression, Li Hong solemnly said: ”what I said is the fact. You can't laugh for me. The strength of this country is not what you can imagine. In short, you can remember that this country is really powerful. For the first time, more than 900 warships were sent across Japan. However, because they did not understand the characteristics of the sea monsoon, the sea breeze overturned more than 200 warships and fled back in confusion. In the second time, they used more than 4000 warships, with a force of 140000. However, because they did not understand the wind direction on the sea and how terrible it was to follow the wind, all the warships were destroyed by the sea breeze. 140000 people, only three came back. ”
The voice was backward, and there was a sound of air sucking around. The summer solstice and others were incredible. They would never have thought that the wind would destroy all the more than 4000 ships.
Only Li Chunfeng had a dignified expression and nodded from time to time in silence. After a while, he said, ”what the prince said is not empty words. I have been to the East China Sea, where the wind is much stronger than that in Guanzhong. It's easy to overturn the boat. This time, I went to Donghai to study. But as your highness said, the strong wind can only be seen after driving into the deep sea? Moreover, the Japanese sent envoys to the Tang Dynasty, but there are traces to follow. They will not go to our Tang Dynasty for a few months. I understand. They have avoided the windy day you mentioned, your highness? ”
”Yes, Japan is just a tiny place, but they also have something to learn from, that is, their understanding of the ocean, so...”
”So if I want to continue to study the wind, I have to go to the place with the sea around, but Chunfeng has an unkind request...”
”Say it.”
Two people look at each other and smile, both see the smile from each other's eyes, the meaning of mutual utilization is too obvious.
”Chongwenguan, I heard that many students are interested in atmospheric pressure, and I am also interested in it. I feel vaguely that it should be related to the rudiment of the wind. Therefore, I want to borrow some Chongwen school students to travel with me around the coast of Datang.”
”OK, no problem. You can choose how many people you want and who you want.” Li Hong agreed happily.
He is sure that Li Chunfeng must have a plan, and I'm afraid he has a list. Don't forget that he and Yuan Tiangang are guests of Chongwen Museum, and they will visit Chongwen museum every month.
After they had a good deal, Bai Chun appeared in front of Li Hong in a timely manner. Li Chunfeng was not surprised and quickly got up and said, ”Miss Bai.”
Bai Chun smiles slightly, and after returning the salute, she hands Li Hong a calligraphy guide, and then stands aside.
Li Hong took a look at the character book in his hand, handed it to Li Chunfeng, and said, ”here is a person's information. If you wander to Quanzhou on Lingnan Road, you can find this person. He may be able to help you a lot.”
Li Chunfeng took over the dictionary. After a glance, he didn't know the people above, or even heard of it. He frowned and asked, ”who is Lin Luan?”
”This man's family has made a living by sailing for generations, not only fishing at the seaside. His grandfather was the first group of people to go to Yizhou (Taiwan) in the former Sui Dynasty, but also the fleet led by his grandfather.” Li Hong laughs. This man has already let Bai Chun's Jingwei look for him. He mentions Lin Luan in the local area, but his reputation is outside.