Just as Li Yuanzhao thought, there are still obstacles to going out to sea.
However, Fang Zheng had been prepared in advance, and the truly core and important officials had already been dealt with by him and Emperor Jing in advance.
It only took one day to discuss everything that needed to be discussed again.
As for other officials with lower titles and lighter responsibilities, they cannot play any decisive role.
Just twenty days later, a fleet led by five ironclad ships was ready to set off from Jiangling Port.
There are also a large number of cargo and supply ships on the sea.
All the officials gathered at the port and surrounded Emperor Jing.
Emperor Jing was accompanied by Li Miaohan, Guo Tianyang and others.
Li Yuanzhao, dressed in military uniform, stood side by side with Fang Zheng, and beside him was a large group of people accompanying them on the trip.
Emperor Jing walked up to the two of them, looked up at the huge ship, and felt deeply moved.
The new generation is better than the old one. He has never fought such a prosperous battle in his life.
"Yuan Zhao, I have only one thing to say for this battle: be steady and cautious, and advance step by step. As long as you don't rush and rush, you will win."
Li Yuanzhao nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Father. This is exactly what I have in mind. We have almost figured out the firearms equipment of the church in recent years. Within five years, we will be able to defeat the enemy!"
Emperor Jing nodded and reminded him again: "You know what's going on, so I won't say any more. Please keep my words in mind. Please get on board first. I have something to tell Zhengyi."
Li Yuanzhao patted Fang Zhengyi on the shoulder, waved to everyone, then turned around and boarded the giant ship.
The rest of the troops followed closely behind.
Emperor Jing said, "Five years... He said it would take five years to conquer it. It seems that Yuanzhao has indeed made a plan to proceed step by step. However, five years is too long. I cannot wait."
Fang Zhengyi asked tentatively, "How long do you think is appropriate, father?"
"Five months, maybe? You can finish the vaccination early and go home early. Can you do that?"
"It seems not."
Emperor Jing flicked his sleeves and said dissatisfiedly, "You are so useless! I will personally help you supervise the training. Those Jinyiwei are already the elite among the elite. If I were to go there in person, it would not take more than three months!"
Fang Zheng hesitated and said, "In fact, according to my opinion, it is not a good idea to take every step carefully."
"With the Brotherhood as our insider, we can easily leak a large amount of intelligence to the other side, and through a small defeat, seek a decisive battle."
"Once this war is won, the church will have no chance of recovery, and we can truly demonstrate our military power overseas and shock other countries."
"If we proceed step by step, the effect will probably be much worse. Besides..."
This is indeed a good solution, but it is somewhat uncontrollable.
Emperor Jing nodded repeatedly, and when he heard him pause, he hurriedly asked, "What else?"
"Besides, it's rare for me to go out, so I want to have a grand tour."
It's a rare opportunity to go abroad, and I'm the main contributor to the opening of the West Sea. If I don't travel, wouldn't it be like living in vain?
"How dare you! This is a war. Even if you have a complete advantage, you must not relax. Arrogance will kill you." Emperor Jing scolded loudly, "You have always been cautious in your actions. You must be doubly cautious when you are overseas!"
"I'm not kidding. You and Yuanzhao must return safely within a year at the latest. I'm old, don't make me wait too long..." Emperor Jing's eyes were slightly red as he spoke, and his expression could not hide his worry.
For an emperor who controls the world, there is nothing more painful than stepping down from the pinnacle of power, even if he has achieved success.
But after abdicating, he has been surrounded by his son and son-in-law. The emptiness of being stripped of power has been melted away by emotions in more than two years.
Especially Fang Zhengyi, since he abdicated, he has not neglected him at all. Instead, he has become more attentive and caring, and still greets him every day as usual.
Such a son-in-law...the relationship with him is deeper than that with his own son.
Now that my son and son-in-law have traveled across the ocean, I naturally feel reluctant to leave them.
I originally wanted to make a joke to ease the tense atmosphere, but I didn't expect my father-in-law to react like this.
Fang Zhengyi's expression became stern, and he said in a deep voice: "I will remember your father's teachings."
Emperor Jing was pleased and said, "Okay, go ahead! Remember to stay away from the battlefield. If Yuan Zhao can really win a great victory, the church will never recover. I believe his future achievements will definitely surpass mine."
Fang Zheng smiled and said, "It is extremely difficult to surpass my father. In my eyes, no saintly king in ancient times can compare to my father."
Emperor Jing was secretly delighted, but said seriously, "Be careful."
Fang Zhengyi said solemnly, "I am speaking the truth, how dare I lie? The wise kings and wise rulers of the past, no matter how great their achievements and abilities were, were only lonely. But you... are not."
All alone?
Emperor Jing was stunned for a moment, his whole body seemed to be electrified, and then the corners of his mouth slowly curled up.
That’s right...I am no longer alone...
Seeing Emperor Jing in a trance, Fang Zhengyi looked at his beloved wife, took her hand and walked aside: "Madam, I'm leaving. Father likes to live in Taoyuan County for a long time. When you are free, spend more time with him."
"Besides that, I have something very important to entrust to you."
"What's the matter?" Li Miaohan asked nervously.
"There is a warehouse next to the east wing of my house. There are memorials I wrote in the warehouse. When I go out to sea for ten days...don't say ten days, let's say a month. Take one memorial from the warehouse every day and show it to father in the evening."
"What is that?"
"I've been writing greetings for more than half a year, enough for you to submit for two years without repeating. The warehouse has sorted them out, and they are all written for the New Year and other festivals. Some are in a series. Remember to submit them in order, don't mix them up."
"We're already out to sea, is it necessary to do this?" Li Miaohan's hair was disheveled in the wind.
When Fang Zhengyi was young, he often wrote love letters and said sweet words to him.
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