This expedition was not announced to the world, and it was decided that day and the next day, all the way down the river, and it stands to reason that the news should not have reached here so quickly.

But this Zhou Jianbo just knew, and led the army to wait here, no matter how you look at it, it seems to know in advance.

Zhou Jianbo saw Li Changfeng's doubts, and explained with a smile: "When Your Highness sent someone to ask for accounts from the Japanese Kou, you passed through here on the way, and the last general knew about it. Later, when your men returned, they rested here and learned that the Japanese had deliberately defaulted on their debts, and the last general knew that with your temper, Your Highness, you would definitely go out on the expedition yourself, so they waited here. ”

After listening to his explanation, Li Changfeng was shocked.

Talent!

Definitely a talent!

He didn't have any dealings with Zhou Jianbo, and he was able to analyze these from the clues, which can be described as extremely intelligent.

Li Changfeng couldn't help but admire: "General Zhou's thoughtfulness is simply breathtaking!" ”

Zhou Jianbo bowed humbly: "Your Highness has praised falsely, the last general is just resentful of the Japanese Invaders, and after learning that you have built an ironclad warship, you have been looking forward to the day when you conquer the Japanese Invaders, so you have been paying attention to this matter!" ”

These words he said were true.

But there is one more thing he did not say.

After such a long period of observation, he had secretly come to the conclusion that in the future, Li Changfeng would definitely inherit the great unification and become the future emperor of the Great Qian.

He has always been ambitious, but he has lived in the South China Sea for a long time and has not had the opportunity to show it, so he has always wanted to leave a good impression on Li Changfeng as soon as possible, so that he will have the opportunity to make contributions in the future.

His goal was achieved, and Li Changfeng admired him very much.

"You have a heart."

Zhou Jianbo naturally would not let go of this opportunity, and hurriedly said: "Your Highness, the last general is willing to serve the work of dogs and horses!" ”

Li Changfeng shook his head: "This time this prince ...... Well, I went to ask for accounts, not to go on an expedition, and I didn't plan to mobilize the local garrison, and my father didn't give me such power. ”

"Huh?"

Zhou Jianbo was stunned for a moment, glanced at the soldiers in their early 1,000s behind Li Changfeng, and said in surprise: "Your Highness, you brought the artillery musket grenade?" ”

"Clever." Li Changfeng said with a smile, "Not only that, but I also brought a hot air balloon." ”

Zhou Jianbo nodded suddenly: "In this case, as long as you don't land and fight, plus the ironclad warship is enough to crush the Japanese invaders, you don't need the help of the general." ”

"That's right."

Li Changfeng nodded, admiring Zhou Jianbo even more, and his every word was to the point.

"Then I wish His Highness a victory!"

Zhou Jianbo bowed to Li Changfeng, his eyes full of regret.

Li Changfeng's heart moved, and he suddenly smiled: "My father does not have the power to mobilize the army for this prince, but it is no problem for this prince to find a few people who are familiar with naval warfare and the sea area of Daqian to travel with the ship." ”

Zhou Jianbo was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed, and hurriedly knelt down to pay respects: "Thank you, Your Royal Highness the Nine Emperors!" ”

"Okay, get up, bring a few of your clever subordinates, and go out with this prince."

After speaking, Li Changfeng left for the ironclad warship.

Zhou Jianbo kowtowed seriously to his back.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

He understood that Li Changfeng was cultivating him.

Judging from the current pace of rapid development, sooner or later a powerful navy will be built.

This navy will inevitably be equipped with artillery and other powerful weapons of the country, and Li Changfeng has perfectly proved this point today.

He followed Li Changfeng on an expedition, and he will inevitably become the general who is most familiar with the application of ironclad warships and artillery in naval warfare, and he will definitely be reused in the future when the navy is established.

In this way, he performed well enough this time, as long as Li Changfeng said a word in front of Emperor Qianwu, it was not impossible for him to directly become the commander of the navy.

He was right.

Li Changfeng really thinks so.

Ocean trade is an important part of his business plan, and it cannot be done without a strong maritime power.

He even thought about opening the real Age of Discovery, colonizing other backward countries in the world, and providing a steady stream of blood transfusions for the Great Qian.

Just like some countries in previous lives, they let their people live a life of high welfare.

Boarding the ironclad warship, Li Changfeng took a closer look inside and out, although the details were much worse than his design, but it was good to be able to reach such a point in this world.

Then he tried the power again, and it was enough to beat the mainstream sailing boats of the time.

Li Jianye got busy, running ammunition and installing artillery.

The soldiers under Zhou Jianbo helped prepare fresh water and other necessities for survival.

Only Li Changfeng didn't have to do anything, and in the amazed and envious eyes of everyone, he came to the deck with the spring mud and overlooked the sea.

"Looks spectacular, doesn't it?"

"Hmm."

Chunni nodded, looking slightly excited.

Li Changfeng said with a little amusement: "When you completely leave the coast and look at the endless sea all around, it will have more visual impact." ”

Chunni didn't speak, but there was a look of anticipation in her eyes.

"By the way, you haven't eaten seafood, have you?"

"Seafood?"

Chunni turned his head with a puzzled expression.

Li Changfeng's face was full of expectation: "That is, I haven't eaten it, and when I go to sea, I will let you eat enough, a very unique taste." ”

He secretly planned in his heart that in order to make the bottom fishing of the lake more competitive, he planned to make a seafood hot pot.

People in this world, even those who live by the sea, don't eat much seafood, and they don't know how to eat it.

The coastline of Daqian is so vast and the seafood is so abundant, it is a waste not to use it.

He planned to return to Beijing to talk to Emperor Qianwu about lifting the sea ban and developing the fishing industry, which would not only provide an additional source of food, but also allow the coastal people to have more income.

I prepared for the day.

On the second day, with the sound of the whistle, the five steel behemoths set sail in the direction of the Wako.

……

Chitang Ito was the admiral of the Japanese Empire, commanding the 100,000 Japanese navy and playing a pivotal role in the country.

Now the Japanese are invading Goryeo, and all the land forces are sent by his warships, and the plundered resources are also transported by him from Goryeo to the Japanese invaders.

The geese have plucked their feathers, and Ito Qiantang has not reaped any benefits, and the life is so comfortable.

On this day, another batch of gold, silver, and jewels stolen from the Goryeo Kingdom were loaded onto his warships and were about to be shipped to the Wakos.

Chitang Ito went on board to check as usual and took the opportunity to search for benefits.

Just as he was beaming at the sight of a fist-sized ruby, his subordinates suddenly let out a burst of exclamations.

"Oh my God, what's that?!"

"Is it a ship? How could there be such a big ship?! ”

"That's too fast, isn't it?"

"No, those five boats are coming towards us!"

“……”

"Yaga!"

Ito Chitang was furious, drew his whip and turned around to punish his shouting subordinates, but was stunned by the warship in the distance.

"Nani!?"

(End of chapter)