The people of the entire Nanding Kingdom know that the current Emperor married the 200-pound废物 princess of the General's Manor as his Empress.
However, one day, this Empress was no longer...
"Li Qiji, you should pay for the warships."
"Kill all those bastards and bring about the destruction of Japan!"
Guan Zhiyue's sudden outburst startled Li Qiji, who was observing her.
"Huh, Yue'er, what are you saying?"
"I told you to pay for the warships and then kill those bastards."
Li Qiji: Do I look rich?
"Yue'er, you know I have no money."
"I know, but you still let Chen Jianjun buy merchant ships, didn't you?"
Li Qiji:....
"Isn't this about going out to sea? So..."
"Alright, then tell me how much silver you need?"
When Guan Zhiyue saw that Li Qiji had agreed, she asked Xiao Tuantuan in her spatial dimension to find her the price of warships and pictures of them.
He then tossed it to Li Qiji.
"Hey, see for yourself."
So Li Qiji saw it.
Warships with more than three thousand people cannot sail far and their equipment is not very sophisticated, but they are equipped with a large number of people and cost five million taels.
Warships with more than two thousand people cannot sail far. Their equipment is of medium condition, but they can carry a considerable number of people and cost three and a half million taels.
A warship with over a thousand crew members, excellent equipment, and an extremely long launch range, but with a small crew and high stability, costs eleven million taels.
A precision warship with over 900 crew members, excellent equipment, long range, long firing range, sophisticated weaponry, and strong stability, priced at 29 million taels.
"So... Yue'er, what you mean is?"
"Well, what do you think?"
Li Qiji held the book-like object, then swallowed hard and said, "I don't think it's very good."
"Ah? This is the best equipment we have. Only with this can we completely overthrow Japan."
Li Qiji: Can I say that the idea is wonderful, but the price is not attractive?
"Yue'er, I have no money!"
Guan Zhiyue: Oh, I knew it.
"Then what should we do?"
"Why don't you let the common people pay for it? After all, this concerns the peace and stability of our country."
Li Qiji: His silly Yue'er, who would pay so much money?
Li Qiji suddenly seemed to have an idea, and then looked at Guan Zhiyue, "I know someone who can pay?"
Guan Zhiyue's eyes lit up instantly, and she looked over and quickly asked, "Who is it?"
"Lan Shanqi!"
Guan Zhiyue: "Would such a stingy businessman really spend money?"
"Why don't you give it a try? Or you could borrow it from Xiao Tuantuan?"
So the two discussed it again, then turned around and flashed into the space, grabbing Xiao Tuantuan from mid-air.
After much persuasion and discussion, Xiao Tuantuan finally agreed to give Li Qiji five warships: two for the nine hundred men and one for each of the remaining ships at the same price.
Guan Zhiyue realized that this guy was definitely a looks-obsessed person, and definitely a woman, good heavens!
"Little Tuantuan, you've really disappointed me. Didn't you say you didn't have money and couldn't buy it? How could you..."
"Oh dear, Master, please calm down! This is just a loan, you'll have to pay me back, or I'll take it back."
Kwan Chi-yuet: I have 100,000 words to say, but I don't know if I should say them or not?
"You're still prioritizing romance over friendship! When I told you, why didn't you offer to lend it to me?" Guan Zhiyue wanted to punch Xiao Tuantuan as she talked about it; she was furious.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Tuantuan leaped from the ground into the air, then stuck out her tongue at Guan Zhiyue and made a face, which was simply enough to infuriate Guan Zhiyue.
(?????) "Lie lie lie"
Rosamund Kwan: ....
Li Qiji has already obtained the warship from Xiao Tuantuan, and now he has to figure out how to get it out himself. After all, this thing is incredibly powerful, and such sophisticated equipment is something that their dynasty could not possibly possess.
"From this day forward, I will go to worship Buddha and pray that Heaven will bestow upon us divine weapons."
Rosamund Kwan: ....
"You're so calm and collected, do you really think you can do it?"
Li Qiji thought for a moment and said, "Otherwise, there's no other way. We can only do this now."
"Alright, then from today onwards, let's not go out. There must be some temples in Guantao County, right? We should at least make an appearance, shouldn't we?"
Upon hearing Guan Zhiyue's words, Li Qiji immediately said, "Um, Yue'er, isn't this unnecessary?"
"It's absolutely necessary. If you want people to believe, you have to believe first, right?"
"Alright, then we'll do as Yue'er says."
So when Guan Zhiyue and Li Qiji told Guan Hongsheng and the others about it, everyone strongly objected, which was quite a headache.
"Your Majesty, you mustn't! How can you suffer like this?" Chen Jianjun quickly refused.
The other generals standing nearby also tried their best to refuse, but Li Qiji and Guan Zhiyue were determined to go to the temple to pray to Buddha.
"My beloved ministers, I know what you mean, but the country is in peril, and I have no choice but to make sacrifices. The country cannot be at peace for even a day. As the head of the nation, I should set an example. How can I let the people of the world feel disheartened?"
"Today, I will go to the temple with the Empress to kneel and pray that Heaven will have pity on us and give us a clear path."
Li Qiji spoke with great passion and fervor. Then, disregarding the ministers' attempts to stop him, he resolutely took Guan Zhiyue's hand and strode out of the tent.
The generals inside the room knelt down in unison, respectfully exclaiming, "To have such a wise ruler is a blessing for the south and for the people!"
"Your Majesty and Empress await their triumphant return!"
"Your Majesty and Empress await their triumphant return!"
"Your Majesty and Empress await their triumphant return!"
These expectant voices echoed throughout the entire camp as Li Qiji and Guan Zhiyue walked out with an imposing and powerful aura.
Guan Zhiyue muttered under her breath, "Damn, does it have to be this flashy? What if it doesn't work out?"
Li Qiji replied in a low voice, "Once the three days are up, you just need to take the warship out of the space."
"I'll handle the rest and fool them."
"Alright, then you handle it."
"Then we're going to suffer these next few days!"
Li Qiji held Guan Zhiyue's hand and gently squeezed it, saying, "I'm sorry you've suffered because of me, I..."
Guan Zhiyue sighed and then said, "Well, what can I do? I had to accept it."
"But you'd better cover for me well, I don't want people to think I'm some kind of monster."
"Don't worry, I will never let anyone harm you."
"Yes. I believe you."
So the two left the military camp and headed towards the outskirts of Guantao County, without taking anyone with them. They walked hand in hand towards the outside.