Dabho Harbor
The sea water was slightly turbid, and a huge ocean-going ship was moving slowly on the rough sea.
Captain Zheng Hui stood on the bow, holding a telescope and looking far towards the port. Although the sea was wide, he could only vaguely see a point that looked like a lighthouse due to the great distance.
Standing next to him were Lai Gou'er, two foreigners, Xiaoshuai and Kalemi, and a group of sailors.
When they set sail, their skin was still considered "pink and tender", but now their faces are all rough and unbearable to look at.
The long-term exposure to the scorching sun and the attack of the sea breeze have obviously taken a toll on them.
There were heavy rains and disasters, and we had to take countless detours, but we also gained a lot along the way!
It passed through dozens of countries, established numerous diplomatic relations, and reaped extremely rich rewards, even many new folk customs were recorded.
Most of the large items originally carried to the sea have been exchanged for gold and silver and piled up in the cabin.
Whenever the soldiers missed home, Zheng Hui would show them his abundant harvest to comfort them.
At this moment, many people are observing with telescopes.
Zheng Hui put down the telescope and looked at Xiao Shuai to confirm again: "Are we really in Feika Country?"
Xiao Shuai nodded seriously: "It's absolutely correct, this is my home, I can see the environment here very clearly."
Kalemi stretched out his hand and said, "Look at the lighthouse. This place is called Dabuho Port."
The two of them had nostalgic looks on their faces. Although they hoped to stay in Dajing, this was their hometown after all, and they had relatives and friends here.
During the journey, because Fang Zhengyi had told them that they would be of great use, the crew members travelling with them did not dare to neglect them and took good care of them, and they even gained a lot of weight.
After living together for a long time, the two people's speaking habits and language usage are almost the same as those of the people of Jing.
This time I have successfully helped Dajing reach the West, and after taking care of the housework, I should be able to return home smoothly.
Thinking of being officially appointed as the Imperial Guards, the two of them couldn't help but look a little excited.
I won't ask for salary when I go back. I can make a lot of money by helping Beijing residents report lost bicycles!
Zheng Hui smiled and said, "Are you homesick?"
The two nodded: "I kind of want to, but I hope to be able to return to Dajing as soon as possible after dealing with things here."
Zheng Hui was surprised and asked, "Are you really determined to stay in Dajing? Is Feika Country so bad?"
Xiao Shuai said, "It's not too bad, but Feika is too small and dirty, not even as good as Dajing. Dajing has good food and clean women, but it's too conservative. The women there are very coquettish. How about I treat you guys to relax there, Lord Zheng?"
Zheng Hui said disdainfully: "You are making rash judgments without understanding me, Da Jing! Women should have a subtle beauty, do you understand? If you want to find a woman, just find one yourself. My brothers on this ship still have a mission to accomplish. After all, this is a strange place, so we shouldn't indulge ourselves."
Xiao Shuai smiled awkwardly: "Subtle? I don't understand. I just know that I have to be sexy in the end anyway."
The rogue nature of these two foreigners is increasingly exposed.
Zheng Hui said helplessly: "Let's talk business. I haven't been back for so long and the situation is unclear. You and Kalemi will split up after getting off the ship. You collect some folk customs and specialties from the people, and Kalemi will come with me to meet your emperor. You two go back and prepare first."
The two of them clasped their fists at the same time: "As you command."
The two entered the cabin, and Lai Gou'er asked, "Brother Zheng, do we need to go deeper inland after investigating here?"
Lai Gou'er is Zheng Hui's right-hand man and they have become like brothers after getting along for a long time.
Zheng Hui shook his head. "No need for that. We have taken too many detours this time and wasted a lot of time. The longer we delay, the more likely it is that something unexpected will happen. Our exploration mission has been completed. After establishing diplomatic relations, we should return home as soon as possible."
Lai Gou'er said: "Finally we are going home. Pity our brothers who died overseas..."
Hearing this, Zheng Hui also felt a little sad.
Along the way, there were natural disasters and man-made disasters, and the fleet sent out also suffered heavy losses.
But since I already knew the route home, it went much more smoothly.
It's a pity that those soldiers who died will never have the chance to enjoy the blessings of the world again...
Zheng Hui took a few deep breaths, forced himself to smile and said, "The greatest suffering is over. Cheer up!"
"The rich harvest we have this time will surely shock the imperial court. By then, all of us brothers will be extremely wealthy and powerful!"
Lai Gou'er smiled and opened his arms to welcome the sea breeze: "Not bad! Become very rich!"
"I have benefited a lot from this trip. I didn't expect there are so many countries and customs in the world. It's really dazzling and eye-opening. The sea is an inexhaustible treasure!"
Zheng Hui said: "There are so many countries in the world, which one can compare with our Dajing in terms of strength? I just feel that those barbarians are not civilized, but the money is really earned. When the barbarians see the products of our Dajing, which one would not flock to it?"
Lai Gou'er laughed dumbly: "I don't think so, Brother Zheng, do you know what I did before?"
"Oh? I've never heard you mention it." Zheng Hui asked curiously.
"I am a beggar, a complete beggar! Until I met my elder brother Fang Zhengyi, he taught me to be diligent and motivated. That's how I am today."
“I know I am lowly, so I can only work hard to learn, see that I am full of shortcomings, and see that others are full of advantages. I improve day by day, and only then can I achieve today’s insignificant achievements.”
"I think the same is true between countries. The good qualities of those overseas countries may be more valuable than gold and silver."
"What's more, the world is so big, and there are still many things we haven't explored yet."
There was a flash of shock in Zheng Hui's eyes.
Beggar, Lai Gou'er was actually a beggar before, it seems that he and Fang Zhengyi just met by chance...
Along the way, Lai Gou'er remained as diligent as he had been when he first joined the navy, and kept absorbing information like a dry sponge.
Even every time I go to a place, I personally go deep into the unfamiliar country to understand the local culture and customs.
It is visibly that he is growing stronger and more confident day by day, and his current abilities and knowledge are probably already superior to his own.
Although a beggar's fate has changed a little because of knowing Fang Zhengyi, it is obvious that he has achieved his current status through his own hard work, and he remains humble and is still learning madly.
This alone is enough to shame all the scholars in the world...
Zheng Hui said admiringly: "Gou'er, no matter what your background is, you are a natural born general. Your future achievements will surely be far greater than mine."
"Brother Zheng, I learned all my skills from you, so I'm still far from perfect. We're about to dock, I'll have someone down there make some preparations."
"Go ahead!"
After Lai Gou'er left, the sailor lying on the bow came up to Zheng Hui.
With a flattering look in his eyes, he said, "Master Zheng, can we get off the boat, brothers..."
"What?" Zheng Hui frowned slightly. Looking at the expression on his subordinate's face, he knew that he was not holding back his fart.
"Can we play something a little bit more sexy..."
Zheng Hui was furious: "Damn it! You haven't finished your work yet, and you're thinking about this every day!"
"If I can't deal with the foreigners, can I deal with you?"
"Everyone get back to work!!"
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