December 30th, the first year of Tiande.
When the whole country of Wu Dynasty was immersed in the atmosphere of celebrating the first New Year of Tiande, few people knew that a huge ship named "Liu Jin" was docked at Jiangcheng Wharf.
After two months of preparation, all the supplies for the "Liu Jin" have been loaded onto the ship. These supplies include two months of food and drink for all the people on board, as well as a lot of silk and jade produced in the Wu Dynasty.
At this moment, Liu Jin was standing on the bow on the third floor facing the wind and snow. His face was red from the cold, but his waist was as straight as a gun!
His Majesty said that we should try to see if these things would be popular in foreign countries. His Majesty also said that when we go to foreign countries, we can use these things to exchange for some rare things that are not available in the Wu Dynasty.
Of course, this is under the condition that it is determined that the victory cannot be won.
On this giant ship are a thousand marines led by His Majesty's eighth senior brother. His Majesty also sent two other senior brothers to protect his safety.
One of them wore a tall crown hat, his name was Su Jue, and the other one was chubby, his name was Gao Yuanyuan.
His Majesty said that these two are both Saint-level masters - I am just a small eunuch, and I have been in the palace for less than a year, but I have received such attention from His Majesty!
Liu Jin was filled with excitement. He knelt down and kowtowed three times in the direction of Guanyun City. "Your Majesty, I will always be your most loyal servant! I will definitely find a bright future for you on this journey!"
"If I have the chance, I will make that foreign nation submit to your majesty's dragon flag and let your majesty's glory spread to the other side of the sea!"
"set sail……!"
Liu Jin roared, and Gao Yuanyuan, who was standing next to him, gathered her inner strength and also roared, "Set sail...!"
The 'Liu Jin' slowly sailed out of the dock amidst a burst of horn calls, and gradually disappeared in the wind and snow under the gaze of Linjiang Zhizhou and others.
In a cabin on the second floor, three disciples of the Taoist temple sat around the stove.
"Big Brother, Junior Brother said this journey might be full of twists and turns. If things really get dangerous, we can abandon ship and escape... Big Brother, Big Brother? What's wrong with you?"
"Ah... Senior Brother, I feel a little seasick."
Su Jue was a little depressed. How could I, a Saint, get seasick?
"This..." Gao Yuanyuan didn't know what to do. "How about you, Senior Brother, don't go. We're still on the Yangtze River. I heard it's even more bumpy out to sea."
"No!" Su Jue raised one hand, then the other. He straightened his hat, his face pale and serious. "Junior brother said there is a vast land on the other side of the sea, and senior brother wants to go and see it."
Su Mo laughed. "But Junior Brother also said that there are many accidents when sailing on the sea, such as typhoons... Junior Brother said that typhoons are extremely dangerous and that one blow could easily overturn this huge ship. What should we do if we really encounter one?"
Su Jue thought for a moment, "The captain of this ship, Peng Ze, has extensive sailing experience. I've spoken with him a lot, and he sounds extremely reliable. There shouldn't be any major problems."
What Su Jue didn't know was that Peng Ze, who was sitting in the captain's room at this moment, was actually very panicked.
Being able to sail across the ocean on such an improved giant ship is Peng Ze’s lifelong dream.
But he had only sailed in the inland sea and had never been to the open ocean.
All the sailors in the Wu Dynasty had no experience in ocean sailing.
However, His Majesty seemed to have thought of this, so there was a first mate beside him. His name was Jingbian Xionger, a Ryukyu. He was originally the ambassador of the Ryukyu embassy in Guanyun City, but was sent by His Majesty to this ship as a guide.
Well-bean Xiong Er had extensive experience in ocean-going, so Lord Liu Jin had already told him that what he wanted to learn was Well-bean Xiong Er's experience.
"Jingbian, this time we're going to pass through your country of Ryukyu and continue eastward. Do you know the route there?"
Xiong Er at the well was heartbroken at this moment!
He was deceived by Fu Xiaoguan!
"Your Majesty said we're going to Ryukyu! I can easily go back!"
Liu Jin just walked in. He patted Xiong Er on the shoulder, who was standing by the well, and said with a smile, "Your Majesty has just changed his mind. Our ship will not dock at the Kingdom of Liu. Hey, Xiong Er, we are now in the same boat..."
"I protest, I want to get off the boat!"
"Bang...!" Liu Jin kicked Xiong Er in the stomach by the well. "If you don't accept my toast, you'll have to pay me back. I've already started the boat, and you want to get off? Do you have the guts to jump in?"
Xiong Er jumped up from the well and said, "Madmen, you are all crazy, and your Majesty is even more crazy!"
He pointed at Liu Jin, his face flushed. "Do you know how dangerous that is? Our Ryukyu ships have been sailing eastwards and haven't been able to find a safe passage yet. There are reefs all over that side, the wind direction is unpredictable, and the climate is even more unpredictable..."
"Just you two, you're just like moths to a flame!"
Liu Jin was very angry. This foreigner didn't know how to say something auspicious. This was the first time I expanded the territory on behalf of Your Majesty, and you actually said that I was a moth flying into a flame!
"If you dare to talk nonsense again, I'll throw you into the river to feed the fish!"
Looking at Liu Jin's ferocious appearance, Xiong Er at the well swallowed his saliva, shook his head, and walked out.
"Send two men to keep a close eye on this fellow. Even if there is a real danger, we must drag him down with us!"
"My lord," Peng Ze bowed, "Don't worry, this is a dreadnought-class battleship. It's named after you, and it's protected by your majesty's dragon flag. Even the gods and Buddhas would have to retreat. What is there to fear?"
"good!"
Liu Jin was very pleased with this. "Command this ship well. When we return triumphantly, I will commend you to His Majesty!"
"Thank you, sir!"
Liu Jin turned and left the captain's room. He inspected every place carefully, had cordial exchanges with the sailors, and also had a pleasant chat with Su Mo and others.
Then he came to the bow of the ship on the third floor again. The huge ship was sailing with the wind, and the three-masted sails were all spread out. The speed was very fast, and the wind and snow were naturally stronger.
But he still seemed unaware of anything. He gazed at the vast white river, letting his clothes flutter and his hair dance.
“This trip must be a success!”
"I want to be made a marquis and become a prime minister!"
"I want to become a eunuch whose name will go down in history in the Wu Dynasty!"
"I want all the civil and military officials in the court to know that Your Majesty has a pair of discerning eyes!"
"Da Hai, I, Liu Jin, am here!"
"From now on, the land beyond the sea belongs to your Majesty!"
"I, Liu Jin, am at this moment because of Your Majesty. Your Majesty... You are my reborn parent. I, Liu Jin, swear to heaven that I will dedicate my entire life to repaying Your Majesty's great kindness!"
"A-choo!"
Damn, it’s too cold. Don’t get sick from the cold. We still have three days to sail to the sea.
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