At nightfall, Cao Can and Lu Zhou rode swiftly to Haicheng. After reporting their arrival, they were invited into the hall, where they saw Jiang Hao seated in the place of honor. The two bowed deeply.
"Cao Can and Lu Zhou greet my lord!"
Lu Zhou had not misspoken. He had now also pledged himself to Jiang Hao. Jiang Hao's future world would be inseparable from the sea, so how could he possibly let a shipbuilding master like Lu Zhou slip away? Naturally, he had to find a way to bring him under his command.
"Rise. I have questions for you," Jiang Hao said.
The two rose and took seats to one side.
"How is the shipbuilding progressing?" Jiang Hao asked.
Cao Can immediately replied, "In answer to my lord, everything is proceeding normally. There are no problems with the construction of the Treasure Ships and Spanish Galleons. We have already completed two Treasure Ships and ten Spanish Galleons. Furthermore, through the previous construction work, the craftsmen have become skilled, so the pace of future construction will increase."
"How do these two types of seagoing vessels perform? Have they undergone sea trials?" Jiang Hao asked, looking at Lu Zhou.
Lu Zhou said excitedly, "In answer to my lord, I personally led men to sea-test both types of vessels. The Treasure Ship is enormous, truly a beast of the sea. With such a divine vessel, I believe we will surely be able to sail to the ends of the earth. The Spanish Galleon is faster and catches the wind more effectively. It can travel swiftly even with only a crosswind, and it turns easily, making it more suitable for ocean travel. It is simply more troublesome to operate, but once the crew becomes proficient, there will naturally be no problem."
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