"The students didn't understand what you said about astronomy and geography, but I suggest you not to talk to the people in Qintian Prison."
Su Chen smiled: "I'm not mentally ill, why do I tell them this?"
Li Chengqian frowned: "Are you going to let Zhang Daan learn these too?"
"Yes! Once you learn this knowledge, you can accurately calculate your position wherever you sail on the sea."
"It's actually very simple. If Your Highness wants to learn..."
Li Chengqian waved his hand hurriedly: "Let's talk about it later, I don't want to learn anything these days!"
Su Chen smiled and said: "Your Highness, if you insist on going to Dashi, you will have to slowly adapt to this life of wandering on the sea. It has been relatively peaceful these days and there have been no big waves. Otherwise, Your Highness will be even more uncomfortable!"
“That wasn’t a big storm last night?
The waves are more than one foot high!"
"Your Highness, the wind last night was at most Category 6, which is very common along the coast this season!"
"Strengths below level seven are no threat to our fleet. Above level seven, try to avoid them to reduce losses. Typhoons above level nine, I hope we won't encounter them!"
Li Chengqian looked at Su Chen: "Teacher, I always feel that you are scaring me and trying to prevent me from following you to eat."
Su Chen said helplessly: "Your Highness, I really didn't scare you!"
"When we arrive in Fuzhou tomorrow, I'll let the fleet rest for two more days."
"When Your Highness has calmed down, it's time to start some necessary training!"
Li Chengqian shook his head: "Teacher, there is no need to delay the fleet's schedule for me. I feel much better today!"
"Also, when I arrive in Fuzhou, I won't see local officials. Don't reveal my whereabouts!"
Su Chen nodded in agreement.
…
The next morning, Li Chengqian finally saw land in the telescope.
When we arrived in Fuzhou, someone was already waiting at the port to pick us up.
A housekeeper from the Su family and a steward from the Fuzhou Shipyard were waiting for Su Chen at the port.
Su Chen asked a few guards to help Li Chengqian get used to it on the beach for a while.
Seeing several officials coming from a distance, Su Chen asked the housekeeper to take Li Chengqian away first.
"May I ask, but the Lord Protector is here?"
An official wearing an eighth-grade official robe came to salute and asked.
"I'm Su Chen!"
"I am sent to Fuzhou Hucao to join the military affairs and Chen Du pays homage to the Lord Protector!"
"I have been ordered by the Governor to welcome the Lord Protector here. The carriages and horses have been prepared. Could you please ask the Lord Protector to move to the Governor's Mansion to rest?"
Su Chen smiled: "Thank you, Chen Hucao. There are still some chores in the army that need to be dealt with, so I won't bother Governor Yuan today."
"But I have to trouble Chen Hucao to go back and tell Governor Yuan that Su Chen will visit again tomorrow afternoon!"
After sending away the Fuzhou officials, Su Chen called Liu Rengui, Cheng Wuting, and Sun Renshi together.
"The fleet will rest for three days!"
"I have other things to do these days. I will leave the repairs and supplies to you during the period."
Several people clasped their fists: "Don't worry, Commander!"
"Well, if there's anything urgent, go to the shipyard and find me."
"Also, don't reveal the identity of His Highness the Crown Prince!"
Everyone nodded and said, "We'll know later!"
Su Chen glared at them: "I'm not talking about you. I'll tell those bastards when I go back!"
"By the way, call Zhang Daan over here!"
Everyone dispersed, and Su Chen was doing some casual activities at the beach.
Several more people came over and said, "Master, you finally led an army to Fuzhou!"
Su Chen looked at the two middle-aged men and six young men running over. They were all black and looked like Congolese.
"You have worked hard these past two years!"
The two leading middle-aged men raised their hands and said: "Young master, what are you talking about? We have to thank you for giving us this opportunity!"
"As long as you like it, how long have you been in Fuzhou?"
"A few days ago, the young master said that he would go south in the summer. I came to Fuzhou from Panyu not long ago!"
At this time, Zhang Daan ran over: "Commander, are you looking for me?"
"Da'an, come here and introduce a few people to you!"
Su Chen pointed at the two leading middle-aged people and said: "Song Ying, Yuan Jie, mathematicians, astronomers, the next few are their students, you will study mathematics with them from now on."
Then to Song Ying, Yuan Jie said: "Zhang Da'an, the third son of Zhang Gongjin's family, has a good talent in mathematics. You can watch and give him some advice."
"I've met you two gentlemen!"
Zhang Daan bowed respectfully.
"We, the mountain villagers, don't dare to accept Mr. Zhang's gift. Since Mr. Zhang is interested in mathematics, and the young master has told me, then you can come with us first."
Zhang Daan was a little embarrassed, and turned to Su Chen and said: "Commander, I have to go to Tianzhu with the army. You won't be sure to lose me in Fuzhou, right?"
Song Ying smiled and said: "Master Zhang, there is no need to be embarrassed. I will follow you to the army this time."
Su Chen patted Zhang Daan on the shoulder: "Study hard and master navigation and positioning first. From now on, fleet navigation will depend on you!"
Then he said to Song Ying: "Let's go, where will you stay now?"
"Our house is in a separate courtyard?"
"Other courtyard?"
"Yes! Her Royal Highness the Princess sent people to build it, the young master doesn't know?"
Su Chen smiled: "I've been busy working on trains in Guanzhou this year. I rarely interfere with family affairs. I lead the way!"
Several people brought over some horses and went back to the other courtyard with Su Chen.
"Master, there are little ponies like this in the south. Just take a few steps."
Su Chen knew that the horses in the south were short, so they all walked to the other courtyard talking and laughing.
"It's surrounded by mountains and rivers, so you know how to choose a place!"
Su Chen looked at an exquisite manor in front of him.
The housekeeper came out and said, "The princess sent craftsmen from her family to build it. It's quite exquisite."
"This manor is finally waiting for its owner. Please come in, young master!!"
Su Chen didn't care what the manor was like. There wouldn't be many opportunities to visit this place in the future.
"Liu Si, how long have you been in Fuzhou?
I rarely ask about family affairs recently, and I thought you were in Japan."
"I came here three months ago. The princess said there was tea here, so she asked me to come and take a look. Then I asked to stay here."
"Master, it's getting late, and His Royal Highness is still waiting in the hall,"
"I'm going to prepare lunch for the young master now. There are a few people here and the service is not good. Please forgive me, young master!"
Su Chen waved his hand: "Just get some food. If there is fresh fruit, I'll get some."
Su Chen walked into the hall and saw Li Chengqian peeling lychees. There was already a pile of lychee shells on the table.
“Fresh lychees are really delicious!”
"This stuff is irritating, it would be better for Your Highness to eat less!"
Li Chengqian said indifferently: "It's just a few pieces of fruit. This kind of thing is rare in Chang'an."
Then he threw another lychee into his mouth: "It's more comfortable to stay on land!"
"By the way, the teacher seemed to have said some training for me yesterday."
"Should we stay in Fuzhou or wait for the fleet to set sail?"
Su Chen also started peeling lychees: "We have them all, but let's wait until His Highness rests for two days before talking."
