Chapter 387: Shi Lang Establishes His Authority
Zhao Xiaofei couldn't refuse, of course. Since Jiang Xiaomei had discovered the secret, and the jade pendant was a gift from her, he had no reason to refuse, so he asked, "When are you planning to go?"
"It's up to you!" Jiang Xiaomei said.
"I'll rest for another month and then go back. During this time, I'll tell you about the living habits and etiquette there." Zhao Xiaofei said.
"Okay! I want to see what it's like to travel through time, too! But you need to take good care of yourself. Tell me, are most women like you, especially weak?" Jiang Xiaomei jokingly said. She also enjoys reading time-travel novels and has fantasized about changing the course of history.
And he could also make some money by the way, and buy some antiques and sell them himself like Zhao Xiaofei did. Not only would Zhao Xiaofei not refuse, but he would also give him the capital out of guilt.
Zhao Xiaofei covered his face, feeling a little embarrassed to discuss his bedroom affairs with his ex-girlfriend in front of him. However, this indirectly showed that she was in much better spirits, which was a good sign.
So the two agreed that at this time next month, Zhao Xiaofei would take Jiang Xiaomei on a time travel journey.
At this time, Shi Lang was holding a meeting at the Ming Dynasty's Dengzhou Navy Camp, and Wu Sangui and Kong Youde's troops had indeed arrived in Dengzhou.
Kong Youde and Geng Zhongming were very familiar with this place. They had launched a mutiny in Wuqiao and fought all the way here. Sun Yuanhua also lost his head because of this mutiny and was beheaded at Caishikou.
Shi Lang had now risen to a high position, being promoted to Admiral of the East China Sea Fleet. He held the rank of First Rank official, and his parents had been brought to the capital to enjoy a comfortable life. He now devoted himself to training the troops, following the manual Zhao Xiaofei had given him.
They had already sailed from Dengzhou with their new warships, visited Korea and Japan, reached Tokyo Bay, and returned to Dengzhou from Tokyo Bay.
There were 24 new warships, built according to the blueprints provided by Zhao Xiaofei. The flagship, the Jinling, measured 64.05 meters long, 18.11 meters wide, and 8.61 meters deep. It weighed 5,826 tons at full load, had a crew of 1,100, and was armed with 120 guns.
These are the drawings he downloaded from the Internet, all of which are from around 1840, the latest in Europe and America.
Initially, the ship was designed to be equipped with 66 thirty-pound cannons, 50 thirty-pound carronades, and four eighteen-pound cannons. However, since the artillery and ammunition used were manufactured by Wanshan, when it was launched, it was actually equipped with 50 thirty-pound cannons, 16 eighty-pound cannons firing explosive shells, and 38 thirty-pound cannons firing explosive shells.
And because it was so large, it was also equipped with a steam engine. So this ship became Shi Lang's flagship and command ship.
The remaining 23 ships were all reduced in tonnage, controlled at around 3,000 tons. However, such a large fleet passing through Tokyo Bay shocked the entire country, and Emperor Go-Kōmei even sent people to express his condolences. However, they were chased back by people sent by Itakura Shigemune. Later, Emperor Go-Kōmei secretly escaped from the palace with a few palace maids and went to the dock to ask to board the Jinling.
Shi Lang also invited Emperor Go-Kome-mei up and took him for a tour.
Emperor Go-Myomei admired Chinese culture very much. When he heard that it was built under the guidance of Prince Li of the Ming Dynasty, his dream was aroused. He wanted to visit China and see how this prince brought the dying Ming Dynasty back from death.
"I have read Prince Ye's Dream of the Red Chamber, and I like his poems too! I want to go with you to see the prince!" Emperor Go-Myomei said in broken Chinese.
But Shi Lang understood, and he thought to himself: "It's better for you not to see my prince. My prince is planning to send Kong Youde, Geng Zhongming and others here to torture you!"
Shi Lang finally sent Emperor Go-Kōmei back, which scared the people in the shogunate half to death. The emperor could not afford to have any problems in their hands.
Moreover, the Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu sent Itakura Shigemune as a representative to visit, but Shi Lang refused.
He wasn't just pretending to be cool, he was going back because he had received information that Wu Sangui and Kong Youde's troops were approaching.
There were also many internal guards and radio operators in Shi Lang's fleet.
After returning to Dengzhou, Shi Lang immediately convened a meeting to prepare for landing in Busan and Incheon, Korea.
Wu Sangui, Kong Youde, Geng Zhongming, Shang Zhixin and others paid their respects to the new admiral of the East China Sea Fleet one by one.
"Everyone get up!" Shi Lang said.
Everyone stood up, and Shi Lang said again: "Kong Youde and Geng Zhongming, kneel down!"
Kong Youde and Geng Zhongming were stunned. Shi Lang said, "This is the prince's order. Kneel down quickly!"
When Kong Youde and Geng Zhongming heard that it was Zhao Xiaofei's idea, they immediately became intimidated and knelt down to wait for Shi Lang's decision.
"The prince said that you launched the Wuqiao mutiny and forced Sun Yuanhua to death. This was your sin, and you must give an explanation today!" Shi Lang said.
"Excuse me, sir, has the prince told us how to explain it?" Kong Youde asked.
"The prince said that although these are all past events and your crimes have been forgiven, you still have to remember this lesson! Come here! Give each of you fifty military sticks to serve as a warning to others!" Shi Lang gave the order, and a dozen or so mighty soldiers behind him took the two men away. Neither of them dared to say anything, let alone think about mutiny.
Muffled groans were heard from outside as two people were beaten. After the beating, Shi Lang asked someone to carry the two people in.
"The prince said that after we settle the past accounts, we can put them behind us. From now on, you just have to obey his orders here!" Shi Lang said.
"Understood! We will obey your orders!" Kong Youde said. Geng Zhongming had no strength left and could only nod.
Wu Sangui broke out in a cold sweat after seeing this, and thought to himself: Shi Lang has just arrived and is using his status as a prince to intimidate them.
Wu Sangui felt that Zhao Xiaofei had definitely asked Shi Lang to find a way to deal with the two, and he had definitely said those words. But he might not have asked him to do it on the first day they met. The current drama was most likely Shi Lang's free play.
Shi Lang was indeed acting freely. Zhao Xiaofei had told him that he must find an opportunity to deal with these two traitors. But he didn't say that he would give them a blow in front of so many people.
However, even if Shi Lang did this, Zhao Xiaofei would support him after knowing this.
Shi Lang had established his authority today, so naturally he had to show some respect by allowing Kong Youde and Geng Zhongming to come down to the stage. So he personally helped them up and said, "I apologize for the offense! I apologize for the offense! Please don't take it personally. I'm only following orders! I'll host a banquet in the city to apologize to you two later!"
"No, no! Your Excellency, we are following the prince's orders, and we did something foolish back then. Now that the matter is settled with only fifty military sticks, we have no complaints!" Kong Youde said. He glanced at Geng Zhongming again, and Geng Zhongming nodded quickly.
"In that case, both of you should take good care of yourselves. We will set off in half a month. We will attack North Korea first!"
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