On the Luo River, several massive steamships glided downstream. Compared to the smaller vessel carrying Mei Juncang and his two companions, these three ships were the latest models currently undergoing sea trials. In the pilothouse of the lead ship, Li Jing and Hu Wenlang gazed out at the magnificent, surging expanse of the river.
Li Jing spoke to Hu Wenlang with visible pride: "Although steamships don’t yet hold a significant advantage over ordinary vessels when traveling with the current, against the flow, ten sailing ships combined couldn't match the power of this single steamship."
Hu Wenlang listened with a smile as Li Jing recounted his contributions to the project. Ever since Li Jing had come to invite him that night, the two had joined forces, using the excuse of testing these new ships to travel down the Luo Water.
Chapter 581