At the port of Guangzhou, merchant ships gathered and warships were many. The sailors were on standby and headed towards the sea just after a command.

At the dock, Chen Yizhong led Zhao Liangchun and others to travel to the first caravan.

"Master, Buddhists cannot drink alcohol. Yizhong will use water instead of wine. Please ask the master to make this cup." Chen Yizhong took the wine glass and handed it to Master Mingxia, saying, "Master, please." He drank it all in one sip.

Master Mingxia proclaimed the Buddha's name and said, "Prime Minister, please." He drank it.

"The master's death is very important this time, so please do your best." Chen Yizhong reminded: "The emperor's intention is very clear. When the country is in trouble, the court needs most is silver. The war in the Song Dynasty is full of fire, and it is difficult to have more silver. The emperor's method is a clever way of managing finances. The master should not have been involved in these civilized things, but the master is eager to be in trouble in the country. A generation of role models, and the Buddha will understand the master's painstaking efforts if he knows it."

"Amitabha." Master Mingxia Gao Xuan Buddha's name said: "The Prime Minister's words are so heavy. Although I am a monk, I know that loving me, China is the wish of every Chinese citizen. When the country is in trouble, I am willing to do my best for the country."

Chen Yizhong took a wine and handed it to Su Dingfang and said, "Mr. Su, you will lead the caravan to the Three Buddhas. The responsibility is heavy, so you must not be careless. You should be the top of the holy heart, and the soldiers will be appointed to complete the task as soon as possible, and return as soon as possible. Yizhong should welcome you here. Come, Lord. Su, please do this glass of wine."

Su Dingfang was tall and thin, and said with a shrewd look, "Prime Minister, please rest assured. Su Dingfang has no other skills. The only one who is in the sea is the only one who is at home. As long as I, Su Dinggong, still breathe, I can't make any mistakes."

Su Dingfang was originally a fisherman and went out to sea for many years to fish and accumulated rich experience at sea. Later, he joined Sanhe Business and conducted overseas trade. His achievements were good. The boss of Sanhe Business owner married his beloved daughter to him as his wife. Chen Yizhong went to Guangzhou to audition for overseas trade talents. Su Dingfang handed over the affairs of Sanhe Business to his father-in-law and recommended himself to Chen Yizhong.

After talking to him, Chen Yizhong believed that Su Ding had just learned well and had rich experience in overseas trade. It was even more rare that he was eager to get into the national crisis, so he handed over the important task of going overseas to him. This famous adventurer, navigator, and trader appeared on the stage of history.

Chen Yizhong handed it to Fang Mao and said, "Mr. Fang, there are many bandits overseas, and the sea roads are unstable, and you still have to rely on you. You should perform your duties and protect the caravans well, and remember them."

Fang Mao is a big man, wearing military uniform. Zhao Liangchun was selected from many people. He is smart and capable, and can lead troops. What's even more rare is that he was also a fisherman before joining the army, he also participated in caravans, engaged in overseas trade, and knew the sea route very well.

"Prime Minister, please rest assured. Fang Mao will never let down his mission. Fang Mao is here and the caravan is here." Fang Mao is a straightforward person and said, "Prime Minister, I won't drink this wine. It's not too late to drink it when we return to triumphantly."

Although Chen Yizhong and Li Jun were together for a short time, they became more lenient because of Li Jun's personality. Fang Mao's actions were dissatisfied and said, "Okay, okay, with your determination, I have nothing to worry about. Remember, you still have a glass of wine that you haven't drunk. When you come back, I will give it to you."

"Thank you Prime Minister." Fang Mao said with gratitude.

Zhao Liangchun held Fang Mao's hand and said, "Lao Fang, you have a great responsibility. Needless to say, the safety of the caravan is, I mean you have to write down the details along the way. This is the best information. In the future, you can compile it into a guide to provide guidance for overseas trade." What Zhao Liangchun plans are not far away.

Although there are charts drawn by Li Jun that can guide overseas trade, it is a bit empty based on just one chart. If there is first-hand information and compiled into a book, the results will not be the same.

Fang Mao said confidently: "Sir, please don't worry, I will do as I say, and I will do it well."

"That's good, that's good." Zhao Liangchun said satisfied: "You will write down this glass of wine. When you come back, I will welcome you. We will stop drunk, so I will be happy."

"Thank you, Lord." Fang Mao thanked.

Fang Mao fulfilled his promise, and the first-hand information he provided provided valuable materials for the future compilation of the "Overseas Trade Manual" and provided great help to the caravan. Of course, this is a later story.

"People, please." Chen Yizhong held his fists and bowed, saying, "Play music."

The ritual music sounded, and Master Mingxia held his fists and bowed, saying, "Goodbye." He got on the boat.

The caravan slowly drove away from the port and headed towards the depths of the sea.

People at this time did not realize what this trip to sea meant? This trip to sea achieved great success, not only achieved generous trade profits, but also made amazing discoveries.

Starting with this trip to the sea, with the encouragement and guidance of the court, more and more caravans conducting overseas trade, and exchanges with overseas are becoming more and more frequent. An era of sailing belonging to the Chinese nation has begun.

More importantly, it laid the foundation for the reconstruction of the navy.

Li Jun realized his dream of a strong maritime country and military that we are still striving for and working hard for.

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Gaoyou and Shi Tianze stood on the top of the city, looking at the Song soldiers gathered like locusts, and their hearts were chilling.

Since the Mongolian army set out from Xiangyang, it has not encountered any decent setbacks. He was defeated in the Battle of Yangzhou and lost his troops and lost his troops for tens of thousands of troops. He also chased Li Tingzhi and Zhang Shijie to Gaoyou.

In history, there was only the Mongolian army that took the initiative to attack the cities of the Southern Song Dynasty. There was no such thing as the Southern Song army that took the initiative to attack the cities occupied by the Yuan army. This was the first time in Shi Tianze's memory. He, a Han general, was lucky enough to become the "first". He felt really uncomfortable.

When the Song army was assembled, Li Tingzhi smiled and said to Zhang Shijie: "Mr. Zhang, it's your way. If something goes wrong, you will have to be fined three cups." Although he was a laughing statement, it seemed that Gaoyou was already a thing in Xiangzhong, and he spoke with confidence.

This cannot be blamed on Li Tingzhi for being arrogant, it is because he is 100% sure to take Gaoyou.

"Xiangfu, you have been too rewarded. I dare not plunder the beauty of others. This is not my method, this is the emperor's pioneering move." Zhang Shijie finished humbly and said, "Sustain the medicine bag and prepare more for the Tartars."

The soldiers put the zha medicine bag in the Huihui cannon. The soldiers shouted together, and the sound of breaking through the air sounded. Hundreds of zha medicine bags flew towards the city wall, and loudly passed by, and cracks appeared in the city wall. Yangzhou has been an important town since ancient times, and it has been paid attention to by all dynasties. Gaoyou is also the gateway to Yangzhou. The Yangzhou guards repaired and strengthened all dynasties, so Gaoyou can be called a solid city. However, a crack appeared after a round of bombing of the zha medicine bag. Shi Tianze was shocked and his face looked like earth.

"Zha medicine bag is from Xiangfu, don't worry, throw it hard." Zhang Shijie ordered excitedly.

As long as Shi Tianze is a general of the Song Dynasty, he is so angry that he is very angry. It is he who implemented Guo Kan's plan to attack Xiangfan and opened the most important gateway in the northern part of the Southern Song Dynasty that the Mongolian army was able to gallop across the south of the Yangtze River. Finally, the troops were at Lin'an City. When Zhang Shijie and Li Tingzhi heard that he fled to Gaoyou, they immediately gathered their troops to chase him. The meaning was very obvious, and they returned the scene he played in Xiangfan to him.

After round after round of bombing, with a loud bang, the Gaoyou city wall finally collapsed and a huge gap appeared.

Looking at this huge gap, a familiar face appeared in front of Shi Tianze's eyes. It was the Xiangyang guardian Lu Wenhuan. At this moment, he deeply felt the helplessness and sadness when Lu Wenhuan surrendered that day, and the pain on his face was so heart-wrenching.

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On the top of the city, Li Tingzhi and Zhang Shijie stood side by side, looking into the distance.

Li Tingzhi stomped her feet and said with emotion: "When Yangzhou was the most sleepy, I was very desperate and didn't dare to hope that Yangzhou could rescue it, let alone Gaoyou. This place is really down-to-earth."

"Yes, how could I dare to have such extravagant hopes? Things in the world change like clouds. When the Tartars launched a large-scale attack, my dynasty was in a storm. My premonition was that the Song Dynasty was over. I just wanted to be a loyal minister and do my duty as a minister. I never expected that after the emperor slept for several months, he became a god, unfathomable and ingenious plan. After the emperor's efforts, he could have the image of today's revival." Zhang Shijie also said with emotion: "The battle for defense of Lin'an will be very difficult. Maybe Lin'an will fall, but as long as the emperor is there, the Song Dynasty will be saved, and the revival of the Song Dynasty will become a certain thing."

"I haven't seen the emperor for a long time, I really miss him. When I left Lin'an, the emperor was really not satisfied. Unexpectedly, after leaving for several years, the emperor had such a huge change. I really want to see the dragon face." Li Tingzhi said in extreme respect.

"Don't sigh, after drinking, we still have to pursue the Tartars." Zhang Shijie interrupted Li Tingzhi's thoughts, raised his glass of wine, and said, "This wine is warm. You said that Guan Gong killed Hua Xiong, but it's only time for a cup of hot wine. We only need to warm this glass of wine to celebrate with our pick-up."
Chapter completed!