Traveling through time as a peasant girl to turn things around

"You little brat! Why are you here so late?" Duke Lu rebuked Ye Heng upon seeing him. Ye Heng had missed sleep, but not wanting to criticize himself, he said, "I was at home discussing the navy uniforms with Guoguo, so I'm late." Duke Lu, unable to say anything, continued, "To form a navy, we need young men, and then they need to be physically fit and well-trained. There are limitations on these requirements. I've been discussing with everyone how to select the navy." Ye Heng replied, "Your Excellency, you're right." The generals discussed the requirements for forming a navy, selecting ten thousand men in a day and a night, but no more. Finally, Ye Heng said, "Let's select ten thousand soldiers to practice water warfare. They must be able to swim. Let's all rest for half a day and set out tomorrow afternoon. Pack your belongings and move." This was the Great Yan Kingdom's first navy, and the Emperor appointed Ye Heng as Grand General. Duke Lu and Duke Huo returned to report to the Emperor on the formation of the navy.

Chai Zhen was also summoned to the palace to discuss state affairs. ...

Guoguo found the hotel and held an emergency meeting. Chai Gan had trained many chefs, who were put to good use at this time and took over the hotel and barbecue shop. All the men in black came to the meeting room. Guoguo said, "Everyone should report to the prince tomorrow morning to participate in water combat training. Those who are not feeling well should let us know and stay. We have doctors in the mansion, so please take the time to see a doctor and recuperate. Take all your things back home and don't leave anything here. Pack your own things and go home to rest early." Guoguo left after she finished speaking.

She went home, rode out of the city, and called back her secret guards - the children studying in the academy.

At the academy, Guoguo gathered everyone in the courtyard for a meeting and said, "Every citizen has a share of responsibility for the fate of their nation. With Haicheng in danger and the people of Dayan's border towns under attack, we must all be prepared to defend our homeland. I'm recruiting naval forces here. Those who can swim will be given priority, especially for the navy. Those with special skills, such as martial arts, will also be given priority."

By nightfall, Guoguo had taken five hundred people with her, including all the children she had brought from Taohua Village, leaving no one behind. She ran back to the city, to the Princess's residence. After washing and eating, the housekeeper took her to the backyard, then out the back door to the apartment, where she arranged for her to stay.

Guoguo ate dinner and returned home. She brought the child back home and sat him on the bed to play. Guoguo had purchased a large quantity of military supplies, including navy uniforms, primarily tight-fitting waterproof clothing for underwater use, waterproof goggles, earplugs, and oxygen cylinders—a small quantity. She also bought 20,000 sets of navy camouflage uniforms. She also had submarines, kayaks, and so on. She was thinking of having the Ministry of War manufacture underwater close-quarters weapons—daggers. Guoguo bought a small number of daggers.

Guoguo held the baby, feeding and coaxing it to sleep. Sitting under the lamp, she drew a blueprint—naval uniforms. A dragon boat—the blueprints she'd bought from the modern military, ready to give to Yeheng for the Ministry of War to try out. It was difficult. In this era, there was no good steel, and most boats were made of wood. ...

Guoguo was lost in thought, and Yeheng returned late. Guoguo hurriedly brought out the food; it had been sitting in the kitchen. By the time Yeheng finished washing up, Guoguo had already placed the meal on the table. Guoguo said, "You haven't eaten yet, have you? No matter how busy you are, you have to eat." Yeheng smiled and said, "Yes. My wife is right. Let's eat. I'll eat too." Guoguo ate a little with Yeheng, and the three of them retired to their own space to rest.

After a good night's sleep, I woke up early in the space. Guoguo cooked a meal made with spiritual spring water. Huangbao got up and Yeheng dressed him. Yeheng kissed his son and said, "My son is so handsome!" Huangbao: "Daddy, you are so boastful. Daddy, let me go and go outside to teach the baby martial arts!"

Ye Heng, holding his forehead with one hand, said, "You are still young. Daddy will teach you when you grow up!" Huang Bao ignored him and practiced boxing in the yard. Ye Heng watched and thought that this was the case, so he walked up to him and said, "Huang Bao, watch how Daddy practices. Daddy will teach you." Huang Bao shouted, "Okay." He stood aside and watched Ye Heng boxing carefully. Huang Bao imitated him. After Ye Heng did it once, Huang Bao said, "Daddy, watch me do it from the side." After that, Huang Bao took a stance and punched. After one round, Ye Heng watched and said, "You did it all right." Ye Heng stood in front of Huang Bao and did it again. Huang Bao followed behind and did it again. Huang Bao remembered it and even did the air flip well. Ye Heng was pleased. This is a freak! Awesome! The child practiced over and over in the yard, sweating profusely, but he didn't stop until Guoguo called out, "It's time for dinner." The little boy finally stopped. Ye Heng took out a towel to wipe his son's sweat and said, "Don't tire yourself out, you're still young." Huang Bao: "Well, I know, do what you can!"

After Huangbao finished his meal, he went to the courtyard, undressed, and jumped into the water for a swim in the spiritual spring. Yeheng watched, undressed, and swam in the water, playing and frolicking with his son. Guoguo took the opportunity to water the fields. After watering all the land, a spiritual spring rain fell on the mountain, nourishing everything and making the grass and trees lush and green! Tiger drank a huge gulp of water. Usually, someone brought her water, but today, as soon as she tilted her head back, the spiritual spring water poured into her mouth. The little tiger also tilted her head back to drink. The small animals on the mountain ran happily in the rain. The war horses on the grasslands galloped and roared, playing happily. The spiritual spring water nourished the entire space. When little Tuanzi left the space, the space lacked spiritual energy, so he played in the space for a while every day to ensure that the space was full of spiritual energy. Guoguo had observed this for a while. He and his mother couldn't leave the space for too long, otherwise the space would lack spiritual energy, the plants would grow slowly, and the nutrients would be insufficient.

The family of three left the space in the middle of the morning. Guoguo asked Yeheng to take the six hundred people away and said, "I'm writing a letter home, asking Uncle San to organize a training camp for all the secret guards and add swimming as a subject." Yeheng said, "Okay, you write the letter. Have the secret guards send it out by carrier pigeon as quickly as possible." Guoguo said, "Okay."

Guoguo held her son in her arms, took the blueprints, and began processing the clothes. She put the fabric in the warehouse. One batch of stretchy fabric was for swimsuits. She also took out camouflage fabric to make cotton military uniforms, cotton jackets, and other items. The total was 20,000 sets.

When Ye Heng arrived at the camp, all the sailors were already lined up, awaiting his arrival. The other soldiers were reorganized. This time, the commander took five men with him. Ye Heng: "Gather all your belongings and set off."

Ye Heng and several other generals rode horses in front, followed by infantry troops as they headed towards the beach of Xiaowangzhuang.

Ye Heng thought that he would have to stay overnight, so he asked An Si to notify Guo Guo and deliver military supplies.

Guoguo asked the night steward to find twenty carriages and keep them ready for use. Guoguo went to the warehouse and unloaded 15,000 sets of tents, quilts, mattresses, and military uniforms. Three thousand tents were not enough, so he had to find a way. The night steward sent for someone to load the carriages and deliver the supplies. A canvas tent was tightly covered on each carriage, and after the ropes were tied, they set off for Xiaowangzhuang.

Ye Heng had already ordered his men to drive stakes and set up tents on the beach. This would serve as the central military camp, and they needed larger tents. The soldiers noticed the crops growing well on the sandy beach, but they didn't know what they were. One wanted to pull up some of the crops to see, but his companions stopped him. "Don't mess around. Be careful."

Ye Heng had already cleared the sandy ground by setting up camp. Butler Ye arrived shortly afterward and approached the prince, saying, "These are the tents, quilts, and other supplies that the princess had sent." Ye Heng walked to the front of the car. "So many!" Butler Ye said, "Prince, the princess also said that if there weren't enough tents, she would find a way herself." Ye Heng smiled; it was something Guo Guo could say. Ye Heng called out, "Five generals, take the people away, two thousand each. And finally, give me a list." "Yes, Prince." Ye Heng said, "The people have been divided up, and they're lining up to receive the supplies. Hurry."

The five generals took turns calling out names, and the divisions were quickly sorted out. Each officer led two thousand men, lining up to receive supplies. The night steward helped distribute the supplies. There were only three thousand tents, and each team was allocated only six hundred. They were quickly distributed, and each team set up their tents. Others received quilts and mattresses, each one a set. Everything was in good order. Finally, military uniforms were distributed, one set for each person.

At noon, everyone was dressed neatly, looking at the new and novel clothes, everyone looked at each other, all of them were in high spirits, it was amazing. Ye Heng stood on a stool and said: "Today, our Great Yan Kingdom officially established a navy. You are wearing the latest military uniforms, and then there are swimsuits for going into the water. Fighting in the water is different from fighting on land. Obviously, it will be difficult, but I think we can overcome the difficulties. Starting from today, we must practice swimming and the ability to kill the enemy underwater. Everyone should work hard to learn the skills. Brute force will not work. Everyone should study hard.

Cook and eat now, then start training in the afternoon. Keep your own rooms clean and tidy, or you'll be severely punished. One hundred men form a squad, and each general will choose his own captain. Dismissed.