blogombal #1200 - I was young at that time and didn’t know the immensity of the world!
#1200 - I was young at that time and didn’t know the immensity of the world!
Ning Chen took off his cloak and asked Xiao Yanxi to put it away first, as it was a little early to wear it now.
"Xiao Xixi, once the training of the navy is finalized, I plan to go to Wu Kingdom.
First stay in Wu State for a while, then go to Xuanwu City for a while, and then return to Daxuan Capital City...it will be almost the New Year by then."
Xiao Yanxi only said: "Where you go, I go!"
In the next few days, Ning Chen selected 50,000 troops and handed them over to Qi Yuanzhong.
Among these 50,000, 30,000 are from the East Border Army, because they live by the sea and already know a little about water, so training them can be more efficient.
But after all, the East Border Army had just surrendered, and Ning Chen was not very confident in them, so he selected another 20,000 people he brought with him, plus the Ning'an Army and the Modao Army, believing that they would not dare to act rashly.
Shen Min is fully responsible for the political affairs of the East Territory.
The weather is getting colder.
Ning Chen decided to leave and come back next spring.
The time is set for three days later.
Traveling far away in this era is not like it is in modern times, where you can just go whenever you want and just take some money with you.
In this era, it is very troublesome to go out of the courtyard. Even if you have money, it is useless. Most of the time, you are in the wilderness. Where can you buy things? Therefore, you need to prepare a lot of things.
The day before leaving, Ning Chen hosted a banquet for Yuan Long and others.
This time, Yuan Long, Lei An, and Yue Congyun will all stay in the Eastern Territory to train the navy.
Ning Chen only brought Feng Qizhen, Pan Yucheng, Xiao Yanxi... and more than two hundred ordinary soldiers.
They first took a boat and headed north. Along the way there was great mysterious spiritual land, so safety was not a problem.
The next day, after Ning Chen got up and washed up, he rubbed his head which was aching slightly from the hangover.
Xiao Yanxi brought the food.
"Are Lao Pan and Lao Feng ready?"
Xiao Yanxi said: "They went to the dock early."
"Um?"
"They said they wanted to go through all the people on board again!"
Ning Chen thought about it and understood. He smiled and shook his head, "They are afraid of the ropes after being bitten once."
Xiao Yanxi looked at him in confusion, "What do you mean?"
"Back then, we were on a boat from Lingzhou back to the capital, but the boat was scuttled halfway through the journey... Lao Pan and Lao Feng were captured, locked in a box, and buried in a mass grave for several days. They ate, drank, defecated, urinated, and slept in the box. When I rescued them, they were no longer recognizable.
Since then, the two have been traumatized. Once on board, they can't sit still. They seem to be walking around, but in fact they are checking for any unsafe factors."
"No wonder..." Xiao Yanxi said, "It turns out they have such experiences. It must have been difficult for you all along the way."
Ning Chen smiled and said, "If you want to be respected in front of others, you have to suffer behind their backs. Back then, I was on the verge of death... On the way to the trial of the Emperor, someone tried to assassinate me. If it weren't for Old Pan and the others, I would have died long ago."
Xiao Yanxi smiled lightly, "I've heard a little bit about how you killed the emperor's uncle right after you joined the Supervisory Department. How dare you do that?"
Ning Chen smiled and said, "Because I was young at that time, I didn't know how high the sky was and how deep the earth was... To put it nicely, I was a passionate young man, full of courage. To put it bluntly, I was stupid... Those who have the ability to show off are really awesome, and those who don't have the ability to show off are stupid. I was the latter at that time."
Xiao Yanxi asked softly: "Do you regret it?"
Ning Chen shook his head, "No regrets! Although I was powerless and insignificant at that time, I also swore that if one day I need to do something for the world, I would be willing to do it!
Although I didn't have the ability to change the world at that time, I was full of passion. When I encountered injustice, the worst that could happen was that blood would be splattered within five steps... It would be worth my life in this world.
The most important thing is that I am alive now, which proves that my choice at that time was right... I think this is not only because of the emperor's favor to me, but more because of God's blessing, because I did the right thing. "
Xiao Yanxi smiled faintly, her eyes showing some distress. She could imagine how difficult it had been for Ning Chen along the way.
"Okay, eat quickly, the food will get cold soon."
Ning Chen hummed and buried his head in his meal.
Eat and drink enough.
Yuan Long and others were already waiting in the front yard, waiting for Ning Chen to come out and then escorting him to the dock.
Ning Chen asked the soldiers to bring Diao Chan onto the boat.
No matter where he goes, Ning Chen will take Diao Chan with him.
Immediately, he took out a stack of red envelopes and handed them to Yuan Long and the others, "The money in them is the same, divide it among yourselves... I won't be here for the New Year this year, so you can spend it on yourselves."
Yuan Long and his companions were all delighted and said in unison, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Ning Chen warned: "Don't think that when I'm not here, you're just wild horses that are out of control and no one is watching you... Even if it's New Year's Eve, you can't all get drunk. You have to stay sober. If something serious happens, don't blame me for being ruthless.
On weekdays, you must strengthen your training, and you are not allowed to drink alcohol except on holidays... Don’t think that I am not here, and I don’t know if you drink secretly. Some of you... cough, cough... "
Ning Chen realized that he had said the wrong thing and quickly covered it up with a tactical cough.
Yuan Long and his companions looked at each other with suspicion... From what the prince said, there was a spy among them who would inform on them once they drank.
Several people looked at each other, thinking everyone looked like a spy.
A sly smile appeared in the corner of Ning Chen's eyes.
"Okay, it's time for me to board the ship... Brother Qi, you are responsible for coastal defense. Zhang Tianlun still has 40,000 troops on the island. We can't be careless."
Qi Yuanzhong leaned forward and said, "I understand!"
Ning Chen was just about to board the boat when Feng Qi rushed over, screaming.
"Old Yuan, I can't bear to leave you..." Feng Qi rushed over and gave Yuan Long a bear hug, and then gave Lei An a bear hug, "Old Lei, I can't bear to leave you either, I will definitely miss you..."
Then came Wu Tiezhu and Qi Yuanzhong.
Everyone watched his performance quietly.
Feng Qizhen's real intention is not to drink.
His real target is Yue Congyun.
"Xiaoyue..."
Feng Qi opened his arms in a mean manner, ready to embrace Yue Congyun.
But his steps suddenly stopped.
Because the silver spear in Yue Congyun's hand was against his lower body, if he took a step forward, he would have to go to work in the palace.
It's not Yue Congyun's fault. It's just that Feng Qi is like an old pervert. Just hug her if you want. The purpose is so obvious... He has a lewd smile on his face. Even dogs would shake their heads when they see him. It's strange that Yue Congyun would let him hug her.
Feng Qi was looking at Yue Congyun with grievance, "Xiaoyue, I haven't seen you for months. I just want to say goodbye to you. I have no other thoughts..."
“Hehe…” Yue Congyun looked at me with a look that said, “Do you think I believe you?” and then he said, “Just say goodbye. There’s no need to make a fuss. Take care and see you next year!”
After saying that, he looked at Ning Chen, leaned over and said, "Your Majesty, can I have a word with you for a moment?"
Ning Chen was stunned for a moment, nodded slightly, and then followed Yue Congyun to the side.
Yue Congyun turned his head to look at Feng Qizheng, then leaned over and said, "Your Majesty, please help me keep an eye on that fool. Don't let him go to the Jiaofangsi every day. Be careful not to catch a disease."
Ning Chen smiled and said, "You obviously care about him, why don't you tell him yourself?"
Yue Congyun was speechless. "He is a man who shines with a little sunshine and dares to open a dyeing factory with a little color. He is very good at climbing up the ladder... My wish has not been fulfilled yet, and I don't want to be affected by the love affairs of my children.
I am sorry for him, and I will double compensate him in the future."