As the situation has developed to this point, certain things have become an unspoken secret between Xie Yuan and Helian Jue.
rebel!
Or rather, he must march back to the capital; this is the path Helian Jue is bound to take.
He was unwilling to be confined to this place in Lingnan; he wanted to take back everything that belonged to him.
However, rebellion is something that either succeeds or fails.
If it succeeds, that would be wonderful.
But if they fail, Helian Jue, as the number one rebel, will probably not even be allowed to be "exiled".
He might be imprisoned by the emperor in a small, dilapidated courtyard in the capital, or he might be executed outright.
Xie Yuan and Helian Jue were deeply in love, so she naturally wanted to share his joys and sorrows and advance and retreat together.
He would rather die than live on.
But if one can live, who would want to die?
After Xie Yuan understood Helian Jue's thoughts, he began to consider his escape route.
The first choice is Yazhou, which is located in the south of Lingnan.
This is our own territory, yet it's separated from the mainland by the sea.
The second choice is Taiwan. The reason for choosing this is the same as the first.
The third is Fusang (Japan).
If shipbuilding technology reaches the level required for ocean voyages, Xie Yuan would like to travel to even more distant parts of the world.
But that's all in the future.
As things stand, those three are the best options.
Xie Yuan knew the principle of having three escape routes; having chosen his escape route, he had to manage it carefully.
In the past, they only had the Yue King's Mansion, which was just the husband and wife, and they had very limited manpower.
Now that there's a fourth prince, Xie Yuan feels they can start exploring new territory.
"You want the fourth brother to go to that island?"
After hearing Xie Yuan's plan, Helian Jue began to consider its feasibility.
"Um!"
Xie Yuan nodded and explained his thoughts in detail: "First, two tigers cannot share one mountain."
This territory of Lingnan can only belong to Helian Jue.
When the Prince of Yong arrived, although the two sides formed an alliance, conflicts of interest inevitably arose over time.
Xie Yuan didn't want internal strife, and he didn't want others to reap the benefits.
Sending the fourth prince to expand the territory not only gave him a new world to explore, but also avoided the conflict between the two princely mansions.
It's definitely a win-win situation.
"Secondly, although the Fourth Prince is a bit dull, Princess Xu is capable."
Xie Yuan greatly admired Princess Xu.
This is a true daughter of a military family; she would be a leading lady in a novel.
Lingnan is still too small; Princess Xu is suited to a wider world.
Give her a goal, and perhaps she can create a miracle.
"This is our base, and also our escape route."
Xie Yuan looked at Helian Jue and slowly uttered these words.
A way out?
Helian Jue's eyes flashed. "You knew everything?"
After asking that question, Helian Jue realized he had said something pointless.
Xie Yuan was his wife, and she was extremely intelligent.
How could she not guess what she was thinking?
That path was destined for Helian Jue.
He had already prepared himself for the possibility of losing his life if he failed.
Helian Jue was stubborn and arrogant, and he was not at all stingy with his life.
He hadn't even considered a way out.
However, with A-Yuan, he had a "home" again.
In the future, their little family will have a son and a daughter.
Oh, right, and Xie Zhen, that chubby little boy.
And Empress Ashina in the palace.
Suddenly, Helian Jue realized that he wasn't really alone after all.
If he fails, his relatives will also be implicated.
Helian Jue would not change his goal because of this, but he did have some doubts.
He could die, but he would do everything he could to protect his loved ones.
Helian Jue accepted the Fourth Prince as a henchman, just as he wanted an ally, and also wanted to make further preparations.
In case something happens to me in the future, the Fourth Prince might secretly lend a helping hand out of consideration for our past relationship.
In addition, Helian Jue also thought of some escape routes for Xie Yuan and the others.
Basically, it's similar to Xie Yuan's idea: to leave the Great Zhou Dynasty and go to other places.
Helian Jue had considered the Northwest. He had a deal with Dugu Xiong, and the Northwest was remote and bitterly cold. If Xie Yuan and the others escaped there, the Sage should not pursue them relentlessly.
Compared to the Northwest, the island that Xie Yuan chose seems to be a better option.
"Ships! We must build ocean-going vessels!"
Helian Jue acknowledged Xie Yuan's opportunity and began to consider the relevant details.
"Your Highness is right, we must build ocean-going ships."
Xie Yuan nodded. These coastal prefectures and counties do have shipyards.
However, most of the ships they built were small vessels, only good for fishing in coastal waters.
To sail the oceans, more advanced and better technology is required.
Nautical charts are also essential.
After all, the ocean is all water, and without experience or a nautical chart, one could easily be trapped and die.
"A wealthy family!"
Xie Yuan and Helian Jue exchanged a glance and shouted out those two words in unison.
The powerful clans along the Lingnan coast were the local bullies.
Having stretched along the coast for over a century, they must have their own unique experience in shipbuilding and sailing.
Perhaps, some families even have their own hand-drawn nautical charts among their treasured collections.
"Your Highness, you should go to Luozhou with the Fourth Prince first. I will stay in Yuezhou and try to find a solution."
Xie Yuan was somewhat excited.
I have been in Lingnan for two years, but I have only had a handful of interactions with the local powerful families.
Initially, Helian Jue deliberately feigned weakness, and the Prince of Yue's mansion was suppressed by the governor's mansion.
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