Li Xingchen reached out and pointed at the map: "It is not difficult to move from the south of the Yangtze River to the open sea. We have not explored Fusang and the South China Sea for a long time, mainly because of the wars in Kyushu and the unsuitable ships. But these legendary places will eventually
It exists."
Qi Xin realized that Li Xingchen was not joking with him, and his expression became serious. The territory of the Han Dynasty once reached Jiaozhi and Rinan, but according to records, Rinan has not yet reached the south of the sun. There is still a large area of land to the south where the sun shines.
With abundant rainfall and abundant rainfall, it is also a land of plenty and plenty of fish and rice.
Not to mention the legendary sea fairy mountains such as Penglai and Fusang to the east of the sea.
It now seems that the civil war in China has not ended yet, but Li Xingchen's vision is obviously no longer limited to this.
I just don’t know why Li Xingchen is so anxiously planning overseas affairs?
If he took the boys and girls to search for the elixir, Qi Xin was determined not to do it. Originally, this was a illusory thing. When Qin Shihuang swept across Liuhe, didn't he not get the way to immortality in the end? This kind of task is destined to be impossible to complete.
Of course Qi Xin would not execute it foolishly, not to mention that it would be a waste of people and money.
As if he had read through Qi Xin's thoughts, Li Xinchen said with a smile: "The tomb has no interest in immortality. Lifespan is destined by God and cannot be forced. I would not do such a thing as seeking the elixir of immortality."
As a later generation, Li Xingchen certainly did not believe this nonsense.
Seeing that Qi Xin breathed a sigh of relief, Li Xinchen admired this man a little more, and then said: "The Han Dynasty perished because it was too strong. In the end, the country fell into pieces, and foreign invaders invaded. Only then did we have what we have today. Now that we have reunited these three
After hundreds of years of war, we must find a way to solve this problem. What's more, even if we can capture Jiangnan in a short time, we still need to find a suitable way to obtain cheaper labor and more energy in the long term.
A lot of food supplies.”
Qi Xin vaguely guessed something.
Trade!
His Royal Highness the King of Han's emphasis on trade is unprecedented, and facts have proven that it is precisely because of his attention and encouragement that Shu Han's trade is booming, and even spurs the development of agriculture. This has made many people
While people denounced Li Xinchen for being deviant, they also had to admit that His Highness the King of Han had indeed found a new way to govern the country in troubled times.
Three hundred years of chaos have been an unforgettable pain for the Chinese nation. How many Han people died in the war and became slaves. If we want to completely avoid this tragedy from happening again, we must think of a country that can make the country strong but not because of it.
A powerful and divisive approach.
At least what Li Xingchen is doing now gives people a good idea.
It is obvious that Li Xingchen set his sights on the outer seas, or to be precise on the East China Sea and South China Sea, because he wanted to develop commerce through shipping.
Based on Qi Xin's experience, this is not impossible.
However, Qi Xin also knew that with the current ships and navigation technology, it would be difficult to successfully reach the places Li Xinchen wanted to go. The number of times recorded in history was also very few.
This is definitely not something that can be done within a year or two, but if there is strong support from the imperial court, it is not impossible.
Listening to what Li Xingchen means, it seems...
Li Xingchen smiled and said: "General Qi is also tired from this war, right? Now the shipyards in Nannan County and Bajun are studying to build new sea-going ships, in order to improve the problems existing in the original sea-going ships and building ships.
Let our warships sail easily on the sea without fear of wind and waves. General Qi is the most experienced naval general under his command. I wonder if you are interested in taking a look?"
Qi Xin was startled for a moment, and his heart suddenly became ecstatic. His current position was undoubtedly a bit embarrassing. If he returned to the army, he would face a group of subordinates who betrayed him, and he would also have to be on an equal footing with Wang Chang, who was once under the command of Bu Xin.
It is certainly difficult for Qi Xin to accept that he may have to take orders from Wang Chang.
But when it comes to actually disbanding his troops and returning home, he is somewhat unwilling to do so. He feels a little aggrieved after walking all this way.
Now that Li Xingchen has taken this approach, it obviously gives him a chance to rest for a while, but he will not really leave the army.
Qi Xin wanted to avoid the embarrassment of his current identity, and Li Xinchen also needed an experienced general to guide the construction of the new warship. It was obviously a matter of killing two birds with one stone.
Especially now that the construction of new warships has encountered some empirical difficulties, people like Qi Xin are needed. These new ships can not only open the Maritime Silk Road in advance and bring enough wealth to Li Xinchen, but also serve as
One of the means to go north to attack the Central Plains.
Li Xingchen knew the tactics used by the American emperor to land in Incheon. He had to admire MacArthur for being arrogant, arrogant and even selfish, but this did not prevent him from taking full advantage of the American emperor's advantages, whether it was island hopping or the Incheon landing.
The US imperialism's industrial advantages, strategic delivery advantages and precise strikes have all been fully utilized.
Li Xingchen did not expect to be able to stage a perfect Inchon landing in this era, but if he could carry soldiers to attack Shandong or Hebei directly, it would be equivalent to gaining a foothold in the enemy's rear, which would definitely be beneficial to the war going north.
This war has reached this point, and all that is left for Nanchen is to resist stubbornly. Therefore, it is necessary for Li Xingchen to start preparing for the next war.
"If General Qi has no objection, we can leave for Bajun in the next two days." Li Xingchen said with a smile.
Qi Xin solemnly raised his hand and said: "As ordered, I will definitely create a navy capable of crossing the sea for Your Highness."
"No," Qi Xin interrupted Li Xinchen in surprise. Looking at Qi Xin who didn't know where he was wrong, Li Xinchen laughed and said, "It's the navy."
Qi Xin was startled for a moment. He had never heard of this name before.
Navy, navy, an army born for the sea, has been aiming at the sea of stars from the moment of its birth!
At this moment, Qi Xin no longer doubted Li Xinchen's determination to develop maritime power.
Seeing Qi Xin turn and leave, Li Xinchen took a deep breath, and at this time Li Ping knocked on the cabin door: "Your Highness, the queen wants to see you."
Li Xingchen responded, Li Ping hurriedly opened the door, and Lechang slowly approached. The maid behind him was holding a soup pot. Seeing Li Xingchen with a tired expression, Lechang couldn't help feeling a little distressed, but he couldn't help but feel uncomfortable with the presence of outsiders.
Come forward.
Noticing Lechang's troubled expression, Li Xingchen was angry and funny. He waved his hand, and the guards and maids retreated knowingly. Li Xingchen held Lechang's hand: "What's wrong?" (To be continued)