Chapter 208 Voyage

Wei Yuan listened to the noise outside with interest.

Outside the tent.

Chen Daniu crossed his arms and said jokingly: "Hey, I'll give you one hand, do you dare to compete?"

Among the younger generation in the army.

Except for Wei Yuan and Yang Huairen, no one dared to say that they could definitely beat Chen Daniu, including Xu Changzhi.

But if it was a fight to the death, Xu Changzhi had a hundred ways to kill him.

At this moment, hearing Chen Daniu's provocation, Lin Zhaoyuan snorted coldly and ignored it.

He came to Wei Yuan today to report something extremely important.

Just as he was about to walk into Wei Yuan's tent, Chen Daniu suddenly grabbed his shoulder and said with a smile:

"I haven't had a fight for a long time. My hands are a little itchy. Let's try it?"

Lin Zhaoyuan shook off his arm with great effort and frowned:

"You have been practicing martial arts with General Wei for many years. I won't compete with you."

"If we want to compete, how about we compete in horse riding?"

Although Chen Daniu is the commander of the Tiger Guards, he is still inferior to Lin Zhaoyuan in terms of horse riding.

"Equestrianism? Everyone knows that you are good at running?"

Chen Daniu raised his hand again and pretended to grab Lin Zhaoyuan.

The latter, relying on his body shape advantage, dodged with a sideways move and retreated several steps, saying:

"Chen Daniu, I have something to see General Wei. I will compete with you after I finish my work."

Chen Daniu snorted, "How many times have I told you that my name is Chen Yuanzhi!"

After that, he rushed towards him, and his posture was really like a bull charging forward.

Lin Zhaoyuan did not dare to be careless. After all, who in this army dared to say that he could withstand Chen Daniu's attack without any damage?

Unable to compete in brute force, he could only rely on his speed advantage to hide from place to place.

Chen Daniu said sullenly: "Why hide?!"

Lin Zhaoyuan said: "You stupid cow, you only know how to use brute force!"

Chen Daniu was anxious, "Try to call another one?"

Lin Zhaoyuan laughed and said: "Stupid cow! Stupid cow! Stupid cow!"

"You are so stupid, I am afraid you will not be able to find a wife in the future. So, I will ask your future sister-in-law to introduce you to one, how about it?"

While he was talking, Chen Daniu actually grabbed his collar directly, and no matter how he tried to get rid of it, he couldn't get rid of it.

"You are only half a month older than me, and you still have the nerve to let me call her sister-in-law?"

Lin Zhaoyuan said: "Half a day is also older, what, don't you accept it?"

Chen Daniu said: "You are so good at talking, watch me beat you into a pig head, and I will call you a stupid pig in the future!"

As soon as the voice fell, the fist was about to swing down.

Suddenly, he suddenly found that it was difficult to land the fist no matter what.

Lin Zhaoyuan smiled.

Chen Daniu came back to his senses and found that it was Wei Yuan who was holding his fist tightly. He was surprised at the same time.

"Since I came to Southeast, I have been practicing martial arts almost every time I have free time."

"I'm not much stronger than before I came to Southeast, but I have made progress."

"But even so, I still have no power to fight back against my big brother!"

If an ordinary person held his wrist, he would have thrown it away long ago.

However, at this moment, no matter how hard he tried, it was difficult to break free.

How could he not feel palpitations at Wei Yuan's strength?

Chen Daniu hurriedly said: "Big brother, I was just joking with my brother Zhaoyuan."

After that, he released the arm that was holding Lin Zhaoyuan's collar.

Lin Zhaoyuan straightened his clothes and bowed to Wei Yuan solemnly: "General, I just received news from the commander of the Imperial City Investigation Department, and basically all the officials and merchants who have committed crimes in Suzhou and Hangzhou have been identified." "He asked me to ask you, will you take action after the sea transportation is completed, or now?" Wei Yuan stood with his hands behind his back and said, "You will lead the Kaishan Army to help the Imperial City Department immediately." Lin Zhaoyuan clasped his fists and said, "Yes." After that, he left. Chen Daniu pretended to chase him. Wei Yuan suddenly stretched his muscles and said to Chen Daniu with a smile: "Let's fight?" Chen Daniu's face darkened, "Brother, this is not necessary, right?" Without saying anything, Wei Yuan attacked directly. Chen Daniu did not dare to take it hard and dodged in a hurry. Seeing this, Wei Yuan chuckled and said, "Why hide?" - The next day. It was just dawn. Wei Yuan and the officials of Fujian Road went to the newly built wharf in Fuzhou. The entire perimeter of the wharf was surrounded by the Danglu Army.

Except for merchants from all over the country and envoys from various countries, no one else was allowed to enter or leave.

At this time, Wei Yuan, Fan Chunren, Cai Xiang and others were standing on a lookout tower, watching the endless stream of merchants and people from overseas countries coming and going, all with a look of relief, saying one after another:

"After today, the sea transportation will finally be successful."

"The government announced the decree in February, but it has been delayed until today. It really can't be delayed any longer."

"Yes, anyway, I can sleep well tonight."

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Hearing their discussions, Wei Yuan could only shake his head and smile bitterly.

They can sleep well.

However, for himself, the Southeast Recruiting and Appeasing Envoy, the challenge has just begun.

If there is any problem at sea, Wei Yuan will be the primary responsibility.

"General Wei, why do you look a little depressed?"

"Now the threat of Japanese pirates at sea has been eliminated, and no one in the country dares to think of shipping."

"You should be relieved."

Cai Xiang noticed Wei Yuan's expression and spoke slowly.

Wei Yuan asked Fan Chunren,

"When will the batch of weapons purchased by the nobles arrive in Fuzhou?"

Fan Chunren thought for a moment and said, "About half a month."

Wei Yuan nodded and said nothing more.

There is another extremely important mission in the southeast, which is to make Japan want something it wants.

"Let's go, the auspicious time is coming, and we should go down."

Wei Yuan said soon.

Everyone walked down the observation tower one after another.

Then, they stood in front of the dock.

Watching many servants loading goods onto the ship, many merchants smiled with relief.

Not only them, but also the envoys of various countries were very happy.

Seeing this, Fan Chunren whispered, "Overseas countries need our goods to earn money from the rich."

"And we also need silver from overseas."

Wei Yuan nodded slightly, "Too much silver is not necessarily a good thing."

Fan Chunren smiled and said, "Not only silver, they also have a lot of things that we need."

At noon.

The merchants who had been busy all night and morning finally moved the first batch of goods to the ship.

At a glance, thousands of merchant ships were parked on the seashore, with all kinds of goods loaded on the hulls, which looked quite spectacular.

At this time, envoys from Persia and other countries came to see Wei Yuan, and each said with a smile:

"General Wei, Lord Fan, in time, our people will be able to wear your country's silk and fabrics."

"This time, our country mainly bought a large number of books and food, drink and entertainment items."

"I hope that when I come back here next year, I can meet General Wei and Lord Fan again."

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The books they bought were mostly some saints' classics.

For example, books involving some confidential military strategies were listed as banned books for sea transportation.

This time, the merchants of the Great Zhou will go out to sea, and there will be a small number of envoys accompanying them.

At this time next year, they will bring their goods to the Great Zhou.

Dong——

Bang——

With the sound of gongs and drums not far away.

It means that the auspicious time has arrived.

Wei Yuan and Fan Chunren came to a high platform in the center of the dock.

He personally threw two incense sticks into the bronze tripod standing on the high platform.

Then, Wei Yuan made a gesture, indicating Fan Chunren to speak.

Fan Chunren smiled and said, "Brother Wei should speak."

Wei Yuan said, "It seems that there is nothing to say."

Fan Chunren said, "Then just announce the departure to sea?"

Wei Yuan nodded, and then looked at the officials, merchants, messengers, etc. in front of him, and said loudly:

"The auspicious time has come, set out to sea!"

As soon as the voice fell.

On the observation tower not far away, a soldier saw Wei Yuan's gesture, which was the action of waving the flag.

In an instant, the soldier used all his strength to blow the horn.

Another soldier lit the wolf smoke.

Then, the navy soldiers active in the sea area took the lead to set off and clear the way.

Then, those noble merchants boarded the ship one after another.

A grand maritime event has begun.