Chapter 620

Initially, the strange article written in Great Tang contained many incredible new technologies.

Now it seemed that the strange article that had amazed the world back then was just the tip of the iceberg for Qin Mu.

It was too terrifying!

On the ship, Li Er also saw another thing he had been thinking about.

"Your Majesty of Great Qin, why are these trebuchets mounted on the ships? They are so cumbersome; wouldn't it be better to let the craftsmen in the army build them after landing on land?" According to Li Er's thinking, not mounting these trebuchets would allow for more food and fresh water.

No matter how you looked at it, it was much more cost-effective than mounting trebuchets!

Qin Mu glanced at him coldly.

"If we don't mount trebuchets, what weapons will we use for naval warfare?"

Naval warfare?

Li Er was shocked to the core.

He never imagined that these trebuchets were actually meant to be used for naval warfare!

Wasn't naval warfare about shooting with bows and arrows, jumping onto the opponent's ship, and hacking at each other with knives?

This was another idea that overturned his concepts!

Trebuchets.

Using this powerful thing to throw large stones to smash ships.

That scene was unimaginable.

Li Er shivered, vaguely feeling that Great Qin already possessed an invincible fleet that could sweep across the seas!

He looked at Fang Xuanling and saw that the other party's eyes were also filled with shock.

They both thought of a problem at the same time.

With Great Qin having such an invincible fleet, the natural barrier of the Yangtze River would also become a flat road.

Originally, the strategy of dividing the river and ruling was to rely on this great river to block the footsteps of the Qin army.

Now, this barrier could no longer be relied upon.

Great Tang felt like its doors were wide open in front of Great Qin. The Qin army could enter however it wanted!

Depressed!

Li Er knew that the more he watched Great Qin's development, the more depressed he would become.

But he still couldn't help but watch.

By now, it was already difficult for him to have thoughts of contending with Great Qin.

He only wanted to steal a few more skills from Great Qin to save the life of the Great Tang Empire!

The maritime legion set out!

The scene made everyone excited.

On the Jimo coast, tens of thousands of commoners came to see them off.

In everyone's heart, this expedition symbolized Great Qin taking the first step of conquest toward the sea!

"Long live Great Qin!"

"Long live the maritime legion!"

The sky-piercing cheers were only gradually unheard after they were far from the shore.

Night fell.

Li Xueyan was seasick.

The swaying under her feet was unbearable; she hadn't eaten dinner and kept dry-heaving.

Several women were all concernedly gathered around her.

Changle was very sensible and helped her sister pat her back.

Wu Zetian went to make a bowl of honey water and brought it to Li Xueyan.

"What's wrong with sister? Could it be that she's pregnant?"

Pregnancy was the thing the two women cared about most.

Li Xueyan was feeling uncomfortable, but upon hearing Wu Zetian say this, she instead revealed a hint of joy.

Could it really be pregnancy?

Was she pregnant with the dragon seed of the Great Qin Emperor?

With this joy, the uncomfortable feeling also lessened a lot.

Qin Mu heard that Li Xueyan was uncomfortable and dry-heaving, so he also came to see her.

"Wife, hurry and drink the honey water, then lie on the bed and sleep."

Wu Zetian leaned mysteriously into Qin Mu's ear and said.

"Husband, Sister Xueyan might be pregnant. I haven't had any reaction in my belly yet. I want one too!"

Qin Mu was so angry he laughed.

He poked Wu Zetian's brow with his finger.

"What are you thinking? Xueyan is just seasick."

Seasick?

Several women were a bit confused.

Empress Zhangsun was the oldest and the most experienced in handling things.

"Mu'er, these symptoms are the same as pregnancy; can't it be determined that this isn't pregnancy? Don't you hope to give birth to an imperial prince as soon as possible?"

Give birth to an imperial prince?

Qin Mu hadn't thought about that matter yet.

He was still a teenager; wouldn't it be too early to have children?

But he couldn't say this to them; they would all think it wasn't early.

"You are all too nervous. Why not go to the deck to fish and relax?"

Qin Mu changed the subject.

The pitch-black sea surface, waves slapping against the ship's body. Being on the sea, one felt so small, and it was indeed very nervous. However, having Qin Mu by one's side made one feel secure.

Several women all went to the deck to watch Qin Mu fish. They also wanted to see what the fish in the sea looked like. Even Li Er and Fang Xuanling came over.

Watching someone fish and focusing one's attention on this small matter could make people temporarily forget the fear of being on the sea.

This was an unforgettable night.

Li Er secretly looked at Empress Zhangsun and Changle. Seeing that the two of them were genuinely happy by Qin Mu's side.

A wave of sourness surged into his heart!