Chapter 157: Returning to the North (2)nove(l)bi(n.)com
A scholar said, "There are quite a few small towns to pass by on the way up the Huaihe River. This lowly one is untalented, but I am willing to go ahead to recruit other scholars to join us!"
In this way, scholars throughout the journey were recruited to pull the rope for the Princess' boat. By the time they reach the capital, how many people would they have?
When Wu Heng heard of this idea, he was excited to no end!
"So that's the case, thank you all very much! I kindly ask for the scholars to depart immediately. They... are going to arrive soon!"
The head of the scholars was a white-haired old man. The reason why he proudly stood there was because he truly believed that the Crown Prince was a good man who deserved their aid.
He loudly said, "Mister, please wait a moment. We are going to change and then gather by the river to pull the ship for the Crown Prince!"
Other peasants chimed in, "We are also willing to follow the ship and wait!"
Wu Heng felt a great mass of positive energy stirring in his heart, unable to be contained! He once again bowed deeply and suddenly jerked his head up, his finger pointing in a certain direction.
At this time, quite a few workers came from far and wide. They all wore working clothes, clean and spirited! "We are also willing to go, to open the way for the ship!"
The scholars added, "Even though we have no strength in our hands, we are sincere. The sun and moon pass through the sky, we ask for your Excellency not to stop us. Please grant us fellow scholars our true heart!"
With this said, all the scholars got down and bowed. What else could Changxi say? After all, these scholars had high statuses, it wasn't like he could completely suppress them by himself.
Thinking of that still-unconscious little princess, Changxi let out a long sigh. This could also be considered his silent approval...
Everyone's face brightened! Now, everything was in place.
The ship was about to set off!
On both sides of the boat, a blue rope was looped through the scales of the ship. There were a total of 500 on the left and right sides. Hanging from the sides, they were like two giant blue wings!
Some guards stood at the very front, scholars in the middle, farmers at the very end. They all gave a single shout!
"Set sail!"
The ropes straightened at once! The scales all flipped around at once! Under the sun, they gave off a brilliant cold light!
It began to move! Like a giant beast! Its huge body carried an unspeakable pride and dominance! The two sides were escorted by countless people, giant waves left in its wake. It was the leader of its kind! It seemed to represent a new era, slowly opening the gates to a new future!