That night, the lights in the headquarters of the First Division of the Third Navy Army remained on until dawn.
On the same night, the lights in the palace where Xiaye was staying were kept on all night.
On the table was a nautical chart and a conceptual drawing of a destroyer.
Fu Xiaoguan, Pizarro, He Sandao and Tang Qianjun sat around the table, their heads almost touching.
They discussed all the points to note on the route from Xiaye to Frankie. Pizarro explained everything clearly in detail. He Sandao listened more carefully than ever before and memorized it firmly in his mind.
This was his first time to actually go out to sea, sailing on the boundless ocean. He knew that he could be arrogant on land, but after listening to Pizarro talk about the many horrors on the sea, he realized that even a saint was nothing in front of the mysterious power of the sea.
Pizarro spoke eloquently for three hours. Tang Qianjun took notes in a thick book. This would be the blue book of the Great Xia Navy's first ocean voyage. If the trip was successful, this book would serve as a textbook for the Great Xia Navy's ocean voyage.
It was not until the topic of Frankie came to light that Pizarro suddenly woke up. He raised his head and looked at Fu Xiaoguan, "Your Majesty...are you planning an expedition to Frankie?"
"We are here to do business. If they welcome us, we will bring peace and the silks and satins they need."
Fu Xiaoguan did not say that if they did not welcome him, he would send naval ships to blast open their country's gates.
Pizarro looked at Fu Xiaoguan meaningfully. He naturally understood the meaning of the second half of the sentence that was not spoken, but then he thought, it was the same when Frankie colonized other countries. Daxia was so powerful that it would not be a big deal if it really colonized Frankie.
Next, he began to discuss the concept of the destroyer with Fu Xiaoguan. During this discussion, the sky outside the window had already become bright.
His spirit was unwavering. He held the gradually improving conceptual diagram in his hands, more solemn than if he were holding an imperial edict. "Your Majesty, I will definitely build this great warship! This is my lifelong ideal!"
Fu Xiaoguan smiled as he drank a pot of tea brewed by Liu Jin. "I'm waiting for your good news, but I have to tell you that this destroyer is still nothing."
Pizarro was shocked. "Your Majesty, do you have a greater idea than this?"
"Take it one step at a time. This is a process of accumulation, so don't rush it. But when you really build a destroyer, I will have many more ideas to share with you later."
"God! My Majesty, I'm leaving, without a moment's delay!" Pizarro really took the drawing and turned around and ran away.
Fu Xiaoguan and the other two sat down at the tea table. Only then did he look at He Sandao and Tang Qianjun and say earnestly, "There will definitely be fighting on this trip. Our navy is a brand-new force. I hope that through this ocean voyage, we can establish the great reputation of the Great Xia Navy... If you want to fight, then fight hard!"
"The country across the sea excels at naval warfare, so you must be careful in your response and never act arrogantly."
"What I hope is that you will go out in one piece and come back in one piece."
He Sandao immediately saluted, "I, He Sandao, promise to complete this mission!"
"Okay, let's have breakfast and go to the base. We need to give these eight dreadnought-class battleships names."
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The sun is high in the sky and the sea breeze is blowing.
On the huge training ground by the sea, 20,000 Marines and 100,000 soldiers of the Third Navy Army stood in silence.
The Eagle Sword flag fluttered in the wind on the high platform in front of the training ground. The eagle spread its wings as if ready to fly, and the sword seemed ready to move.
He Sandao and Tang Qianjun accompanied Fu Xiaoguan onto the podium under the watchful eyes of the crowd. Fu Xiaoguan's gaze slowly swept across the dark crowd.
This is the army of Daxia!
Back in Xishan, when the first Divine Sword Army of only a thousand people was born, Fu Xiaoguan only wanted to protect himself. He just didn't want his fate to be in the hands of others.
In the blink of an eye, several years passed, and the former Excalibur Army was like a seed. It took root, sprouted, and blossomed in this vast land.
It evolved into the current million-strong Great Xia Army and Great Xia Navy, which was something Fu Xiaoguan had never thought of before, but it happened naturally.
He once lived in a remote corner and wanted to live a comfortable life in Linjiang, but he didn't expect that fate, like an invisible hand, pushed him forward all the way to where he is today.
He expanded the territory and became the emperor of Daxia. Now, his sight was cast towards the vast ocean - for the first time, the tentacles of Daxia would truly extend to the other side of the distant sea.
He seemed to see the beginning of a new era. Just like in his previous life, there were huge ocean-going ships on the sea, loaded with goods from various countries, but at the same time, what he wanted to do was to become the overlord of this ocean. He wanted all countries in the world to follow Daxia's trade rules.
He wants to establish a brand new set of rules for this vast ocean and all the countries there, and establish a new order where Daxia has the final say!
"Soldiers!"
"I'm Fu Xiaoguan!"
Suddenly, there was thunderous applause, and all the soldiers looked at their emperor with extremely passionate eyes.
There are not too many legends about this emperor. All the soldiers know the origin of the Daxia army - it was this young majesty who founded the world-famous Divine Sword Army, which led to the current Daxia army, navy and marines.
Therefore, in the hearts of the soldiers, His Majesty the Emperor is the real founder of the Daxia Army!
The guns in their hands, the silver armor they wore, the huge warships behind them, and even the canned food they ate were all invented by this emperor.
In a sense, their invincibility was entirely due to the emperor who always stood behind them.
He gave them generous military pay and even gave them a second life. Such a Majesty could be called an emperor of all ages and was naturally worthy of their lives to follow.
"...You must remember that you are the army of Daxia, and you are protecting the people of Daxia!"
"And they..." Fu Xiaoguan pointed at the hundred or so bound prisoners on the platform, "They rely on their status as Great Xia soldiers, but instead of protecting their country, they're exploiting the people!"
"They don't deserve the great title of soldiers. They are destroying the Great Wall of Daxia!"
"Their names will be nailed to the pillar of shame, and they will be tried by the Daxia Military Court!"
"And you should take this as a warning and firmly remember the mission of Daxia soldiers!"
"In the near future, you will set sail to open up a Maritime Silk Road for Daxia!"
"This journey will be full of thorns, but I hope you can overcome them and write a flourishing chapter on this vast ocean!"
The thunderous applause rang out again and lasted for a long time.
After a cup of tea, Fu Xiaoguan put his hands in the air, and the huge training ground fell silent, but the faces of the soldiers were already flushed.
"Next, I will name these eight warships. The flagship will be named Guanyun, and the remaining ships will be named Jinling, Jang Geum, and Tailin..."
"Soldiers, sons and daughters of the heroes of Daxia, are you ready?!"
"We are ready for Daxia!"
"For Daxia...!"
Pizarro stood on the boat, looking at the army in shock, muttering silently: "The turbulent times have arrived!"
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