"Thank you for your love, Wang Jun. However, my mother is still in Qingzhou and I dare not stay away!" Taishi Ci said with cupped hands.
"If you are willing to come and help me, my mother can rest here peacefully."
"My mother is weak and not suitable for emigration. I hope the king will forgive me!" Regarding this matter, Taishi Ci was very determined. It was not entirely because of his mother. A large part of the reason was that he did not want to continue to go to sea. Since he went to sea with Zhang Jiao and his party
After that, he was already afraid of the vast ocean. After hearing his words, Wang Fu did not force him anymore.
He waved his hand and said: "Then you can leave on your own and return to Qingzhou!"
Youtu heard this and was about to speak when Taishi Ci held him back and bowed to Wang Fu again before slowly leaving. Seeing him leaving, Youtu asked with some confusion: "Your Majesty, are we
There is still a shortage of these skilled sailors with sailing experience, so why did you let them leave?" Wang Fu shook his head and said, "If you are not willing to use them for me, it will be useless to force them to stay."
He looked at Lu Yu beside him and asked: "How is the harvest this time?" Lu Yu stood proudly and said confidently: "We have captured 1,200 men, all young men, and we have captured a ship of gold, which has not yet been calculated.
..."
"Such secrets were almost known because of Youtu's reckless actions..." Lu Yu glared at Youtu angrily and continued: "In addition, according to your instructions, a rough map of the South China Sea has been drawn.
It is very hot, and the coast is suitable for farming. The people are too many and weak, and large and small clans and tribes are in charge, just like Xianbei, but there is no good iron, so they use copper swords and leather armor..."
Wang Fu listened carefully. Lu Yu was from a wealthy family in Jiangdong. Although he was a bit arrogant, he was a good handler, otherwise he would not be reused by Wang Fu. And You Tu, who seemed reckless, was also a careful person.
Although these two people didn't get along, they could still get things done when they worked together. He slowly told many things about the South China Sea, which were extremely important to Wang Fu's plan.
As early as before, when the small southern countries began to pay tribute to the Han Dynasty, Wang Fu had the idea of these areas. In the south of the Han Dynasty, what was needed was not land, but labor and materials. He heard that there was a strange rice seed in the south, in Jiaozhou.
Growing in marginal areas, this kind of rice seed was even better than the local rice seed. Moreover, he saw that many of the nobles who came brought crudely smelted gold ornaments.
This made Wang Fu full of curiosity about the south. While developing Yangzhou, he vigorously developed the shipbuilding industry and privately trained naval forces. Of course, his private training was later known to all the emperor's officials. He used these naval forces to start
He searched everywhere, failed many times, and succeeded several times. However, he still needed a good hand who could go to sea for him.
Yangzhou is close to the sea, but most people only live along the coast, and almost no one goes to sea.
Lu Yu continued talking, and took out a map and placed it in front of Wang Fu. This rough map may be the first sea map in history. Wang Fu lowered his head, looked at the sea map, and listened.
De is also very serious. These barbarians in the south can reach Cangwu and other areas through sea routes, but the Han people do not have such ability. This is why Wang Fu is determined to open sea routes!
After finishing the matter, Lu Yu saluted generously and said: "I am tired from the journey, I hope you can allow me to rest for a few days!" Wang Fu nodded, and he left directly. This is his temperament, Wang Fu
Fu doesn't blame him. Wang Fu has always loved and protected talented people. For example, Yuan Feng was recommended by him. This became an indelible stain on Yuan Feng.
Youtu stayed and looked at Wang Fu quietly. Wang Fu looked at him and asked: "Why did this Qingzhou fleet go to sea?"
"Tai Shi Ci doesn't want to say it, but I have been hanging out with their sailors these days. I heard from their words that they went to sea to find an immortal for an alchemist. However, the alchemist did not find the immortal. It seemed that Tai Shi Ci was The others were tied up and locked in the cabin..."
"Xunxian? Hahaha~~~"
Wang Fu suddenly burst into laughter, shook his head and said: "Xunxian asked? How funny! I thought Dong Zhuo was a man, but he was so ridiculous and mediocre. Forget it, there is no need to inquire about any more information... You go down and rest!"
Youtu bowed to him and slowly stepped back.
Wang Fu was alone in the camp, with his head lowered, looking at the sea chart, and frowning.
What is the world?
The naval forces that went to sea in Yangzhou began to rest, but the teams stationed locally began to get busy. They first handed these slaves to county soldiers, and they took them to the most difficult and dangerous areas in Yangzhou for reclamation and mining. Naturally, these people were called prisoners of war to the outside world, while Wang Fu's trusted army carried the gold down and prepared to send it to Luoyang by water overnight.
Taishi Ci and others also rested here for two days. Later they learned that this was Wu County, and officials told them that a fleet was going to pass through Qingzhou in the past few days. They could go together. Taishi Ci naturally He quickly agreed. At this time, he was not afraid that Zhang Jue would run away, so he ordered Zhang Jue to be released.
Zhang Jue walked out of the cabin. The believers wiped away his tears and supported him. Looking around, Zhang Jue asked helplessly: "What happened? Could it be that we returned to Qingzhou?"
"It's Yangzhou..." The believers on the side told Zhang Jue what happened in these days one by one. After Zhang Jue was tied up, Taishi Ci threatened them with Zhang Jue's life, so they could only stay on the boat obediently. However, , they were all clear about everything that happened in the middle. When they told Zhang Jiao these things, Zhang Jiao's somewhat desperate eyes radiated light again.
"You said that the king also sent people to sea? And captured slaves?"
"Yes."
Zhang Jue was extremely excited. He didn't want to go back to Qingzhou like this. If so, he would never be able to see the emperor again in his life. He must find the Penglai Immortal Island that his master once told him. For his master, he He firmly believed that there is no perfect path for man. He suddenly had his own thoughts in his heart and asked quickly: "How many days will it take for Taishi Ci and the others to return to Qingzhou?"
"We'll be back tomorrow!"
Zhang Jiao raised his head, looked at the bright moon in the sky, and said, "Everyone, please follow me to find the king."
"Fangshi, you still want to see me? If you don't see me, let them leave!"
Wang Fu said with some disdain.
The soldiers nodded and walked out. Zhang Jiao and others stood guard outside the door. Seeing the gloomy faces of the soldiers, Zhang Jiao probably knew the result in his heart. The soldiers waved their hands in displeasure and said: "The king does not want to Meet you and leave quickly!"
Zhang Jiao spent a lot of effort to find this place, and he would not leave just because of a few words from the soldiers. He shouted towards the inside: "Your Majesty, I know the ocean well. Am I not the person you need?" ?”