Liang Licang suddenly had the urge to pry open Lu Chen's head and see what was inside.
You can even come up with such a cool idea, you are really invincible!
"Since we have hired others to fight, we certainly cannot do it in the name of our Great Qi, right?" Liang Licang asked cautiously.
"Of course, that's why I said that civilian forces can also get involved." Lu Chen affirmed.
Liang Licang thought for a moment and said, "It's actually better not to use the name of the country. That way, we don't have to worry about defeat or military discipline. Honestly, if our generals were to lead soldiers from Liao, Jin, and Xixia into battle, I'm really worried those barbarians would disobey."
"Lord Liang's concerns are not unreasonable, so let's proceed in a private capacity."
Lu Chen thought to himself that it was more than just a matter of military discipline. This was just the beginning. Once Da Qi had tasted the sweetness of overseas expansion and established various overseas colonies, there would be many things that would cross the moral bottom line. You couldn't expect everyone who went to sea to be a saint.
So this kind of thing can be done with the whole country's strength, but when you go out, you should not use the name of the country, at least don't use the name of the country when doing bad things.
Liang Licang's heart began to beat faster at the thought of the mountains of gold and silver overseas. He swallowed and said, "How about I go back now? I can have a good chat with His Majesty and the others about overseas expansion and hiring foreign soldiers?"
"Lord Liang, you've worked so hard. I believe that when Great Qi expands its territory, your name will surely be recorded in history books. By the way, I've asked the Chinese Academy of Sciences to draw a world map. Lord Liang, you can bring it to the court and let all the officials see what the world really looks like."
When it came to maps, Lu Chen was very rigorous. He did not just draw a map based on his memories from his previous life. Instead, he asked Yangxuzi for some specific data and got a few nautical charts in Quanzhou. Then he wrote to the Chinese Academy of Sciences and asked them to start drawing.
These nautical charts were originally the lifeblood of these maritime merchants, but since their industries were burned down like Quanzhou City, everyone realized that if they wanted to make a comeback, they had to cling tightly to Lu Chen.
What is the most valuable thing left to them now is, of course, the sea charts in their minds.
Lu Chen felt that these people still had some brains and knew how to use the resources in their hands to set sail again faster than others.
Lu Chen never hesitated to show his kindness to such people. He took their nautical charts and gave them convenience.
By the way, Ma Tong has been rescued.
A few days ago, a man working on the construction site found Lu Chen and claimed that he knew the whereabouts of Ma Tong. Then the Jinyiwei took this man and went straight to Huanglong.
Afterwards, Lu Chen made the decision on the spot that this person would get the first batch of residence rights, and he didn't have to pay a penny for the house. This decision made others envious and jealous to the point of going crazy.
Many people beat their chests and stamped their feet, wondering why they didn't think of reporting it.
Facts have proved that when basic survival cannot be guaranteed, faith is sometimes very empty.
Ma Tong, who was rescued, was in a miserable state and was almost starving to death.
If Lu Chen and the others had arrived a step later, the people might have really been killed.
Ma Tong, who had finally recovered, took the initiative to find Lu Chen and said that he was too embarrassed to stay in the capital anymore. He hoped that Lu Chen could arrange the most dangerous job for him. He also wanted to get on the ship and go out to sea with him.
Lu Chen was still very tolerant towards Ma Tong and others. After all, they were the first group to follow him, so Lu Chen tried to persuade them with kind words.
But Ma Tong refused to listen and insisted on taking the risk. Lu Chen had no choice but to agree.
It is said that Ma Tong is now sharpening his sword on the boat every day, waiting for the day when he can kill everyone.
"Hey, if we had known earlier, we wouldn't have directly wiped out the Jade Buddha Temple. At least we should have left two for Ma Tong to vent his anger." Lu Chen said to Mou Ping.
Mou Ping was naturally very moved and said that the national teacher was really caring.
"Well, if that's the case, then let him prepare well. I guess once the civil and military officials of Da Qi see the world map, Ma Tong will have his hands full."
Things turned out just as Lu Chen had expected. When Liang Licang rushed back to the capital and got the world map from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, he was stunned after taking a look at it.
Looking at the world map in front of him, especially after finding the location of Da Qi on the map, Liang Licang was shocked beyond words.
He pointed at the location of Da Qi and asked the researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences nearby with a look of disbelief, "Is this really our Da Qi? Is this all there is?"
After receiving a positive answer, Liang Licang was in a trance for a long time until the staff reminded him.
Then he grabbed Li Xiang, who had just returned from Bazhou City, and said, "No, we must go to the palace to see the emperor now."
Li Xiang was also shocked. Although Lu Chen had explained the situation in the world to him in class before, after actually seeing the world map and intuitively understanding the geographical distribution of the world, it was a completely different feeling.
However, Li Xiang was still sensible. He stopped Liang Licang and said, "Master Shangshu, Master said that this thing must be taken out at the Grand Court Assembly. That would be enough to shock people. I hope you don't let Master down."
After hearing this, Liang Licang realized that he had acted too hastily, so he quickly nodded in agreement and looked at Li Xiang with a kind look and said, "Your Highness, if you have time, you can come to my house often. My daughter is the same age as the Crown Prince this year, so it won't hurt for you young people to get to know each other better."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of many people around changed, some were shocked, and some were ecstatic.
The ones who were shocked were the staff of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Liang Licang was the Minister of Revenue, a serious official in the court.
Although the Minister of Revenue had a very frustrating job in the past two years, it does not mean that he has no say in the court.
The ones who were ecstatic were naturally Li Xiang's subordinates. Liang Licang's words were equivalent to expressing support for Li Xiang.
Li Xiang had just become the crown prince and he had gained the support of a minister, and such public support, which was really a great thing.
Li Xiang naturally understood Liang Licang's meaning. He smiled and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Your Excellency. I will definitely visit you if I have the chance. I also hope that we can become closer in the future!"
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