Ten days flew by.
On the day when the rest was over, three hundred sailors who returned home lined up at the dock outside Wuhuan City and waited.
Among these three hundred people, there were 260 who were responsible for fighting, and the remaining thirty or so were all shipwrights who had built this three-masted sailboat.
The shadow of the sailboat swam down from the dock. In these days, the ship was sent to the dock in Xianbei to undergo various inspections to ensure that it was in perfect condition at the beginning of the voyage.
The sailing ship was now filled with all kinds of supplies, including eight hundred bows and crossbows each, countless arrows, all tools, and easily stored food and grass, filling a cabin to the brim.
Zhang Qi prepared soybeans, fresh water, medicines, and clothing for those who could prepare them. In addition, he also specially selected more than 20 attendants among the Han people. Some of these people were doctors and craftsmen, and some were cooks.
The day of sailing has arrived.
Zhang Qili made his final speech at the bow of the sailboat. These 300 people, including Liu Perun and the doctor, cook and chef, totaled 324 people who were worthy of the title of pioneer.
After all that needed to be explained, Zhang Qi returned the stage to these naval forces.
The navy officers, all wearing navy uniforms with blue and white patterns, chanted slogans at Zhang Qi under the scorching sun.
As the low but loud horn sounded at the dock, the sailboat named 'Brilliant' by Zhang Qi swam downstream and disappeared from Zhang Qi's eyes.
This road must be very bumpy, and this is all Zhang Qi can do. He gave Liu Perun two years, and he would bring the ship back no matter what after two years.
The ocean is unfamiliar to everyone now, and Zhang Qi is no exception. All he can warn is to follow the continental shelf. Although it may be slow, it is safer.
When the last shadow of the sailboat disappeared, Zhang Qi recovered from his gaze and turned around. Bai Xing was holding a parasol for him.
"Let's go."
In addition to Zhang Qi, the people seeing him off were also the family members of the navy. They still looked reluctantly at the direction in which the sailboat disappeared, but Zhang Qi had to go back to deal with things.
The chariot was driving on a dirt road paved with dirt. There were fewer potholes and therefore fewer bumps.
On the carriage frame, a carrier pigeon fell on Bai Xing's shoulder. She skillfully took out a handful of wheat grains, and then took off the small tube on the pigeon's leg.
Opening the door curtain, Bai Xing said respectfully: "Your Majesty, there is a letter from Flying Pigeon."
"bring here."
Leaning on the soft backrest, Zhang Qizheng was holding a scroll of bamboo slips and reading. Over the years, he had developed the habit of reading in his spare time.
Taking the small tube, Zhang Qi poured out the note. The small characters on it were fine, but the content made Zhang Qi frown.
"The personnel of the Youzhou Governor's Department were replaced, and a new Duwei's Palace was established. The Western Duwei's Palace was established in Wulu County, Liaodong, and the Central Duwei's Palace was established in Houcheng east of Wangping.
But why is the Eastern Duwei Mansion located in Jiaoli in western Liaoning? Is it a coincidence, or did Liu Che notice something? "
Zhang Qi frowned. His strategy for Liaodong could be described as taking the slowest of the best, without any extreme behavior. Using those clean identities, many people in Weaving Network have served as officials in Liaodong. Although they are all petty officials, they are still There are no officials, but in the long run, it is only a matter of time before Liaodong is included in the territory.
Now, Zhang Qi read the note again.
The governor will be the future governor of the state. The great power of the governor has given rise to a number of princes of the Eastern Han Dynasty. However, now, the governor can only be regarded as a minor official, with an annual salary of only five or six hundred dan, which is not comparable to the annual salary of the prefect of the county of 2,000 dan. Worth mentioning.
Small officials manage big officials, and they keep a close eye on the actions of the prefect of a county. Whenever they have the opportunity, they will find ways to turn the actions of the prefect into a stepping stone for their own advancement.
At this period, especially when Zhang Qi was gradually encroaching on Liaodong, he really didn't want to see any possibility of accidents.
"However, my uncle is quite interesting. He dared to reveal such intimate information to me. It seems that his thoughts have already reached my side."
The note was thrown into a ball by Zhang Qi and thrown to Bai Xing.
"Dispose of it, send a message to Liaodong to weave the net, continue step by step and don't touch it lightly."
"promise."
The chariot envoy returned to Wuhuan City. As soon as Zhang Qi got off the chariot, officials from the city lord's palace came forward to report.
"Your Majesty, your brother-in-law is here, and we have arranged for him to stay in the study."
"Zhang Guang? What is he here for?"
Zhang Qi frowned, and Bai Xing on the side took off the sleeve robe he was wearing to keep out dust.
"Make a pot of tea and take it to the study. I'll go there first."
Zhang Qi whispered, then strode away.
"Yuanheng, how come you have time to come to Brother's place today, but Qinghua escapes?"
Entering the study, Zhang Qi's expression turned into a smile.
Zhang Guang stood up and saluted: "Brother, please don't tease me. I am here to convey some news from my father."
"My brother must have received the secret message at this moment. The governor of Youzhou has been replaced."
"Is this happening? Sit down and talk."
Although Zhang Qi already knew, he still had to pretend not to know.
"My father has already confirmed this. It's very strange. He took office as governor for only a year and made no mistakes during his tenure. How could he be transferred so quickly? My father thought it might be because of the two major victories in Liaodong.
My father asked me to tell you that my brother’s recent actions should be more gentle. "
Zhang Qi glanced at Zhang Guang playfully, and the latter felt a little uncomfortable when he looked at him.
"Brother, what do you mean?"
Zhang Qi smiled: "Uncle trusts me too much, which makes me feel a little overwhelmed for a while."
Zhang Guang: "My father said that even if we are a family, we must support each other. Only in this way can we live up to the marriage alliance."
"Hahaha, that's right, that's right."
Zhang Qi laughed loudly. At this time, Bai Xing came in with a tray, and there was a tea set on the tray.
Bai Xing respectfully placed the tray on Zhang Qi's hand, bowed, and left the study.
Zhang Qi poured the tea himself, and while pouring it, he asked: "I wonder if the wine that I asked my uncle to pay tribute to Shan Yu was delivered to me last time?"
Zhang Guang received a cup of tea respectfully, took a sip, and pursed his lips unaccustomedly: "It has been delivered. Judging from the distance, it should have been delivered to Shan Yuting a month ago."
"That's good. Now, we are a real family."
"Brother?"
Zhang Guang looked at Zhang Qi in surprise. Zhang Qi smiled slightly, looked into Zhang Guang's eyes, and said word by word: "I asked my uncle to pay tribute to the drink.
It's poisonous wine. "
"impossible!"
The tea cup in Zhang Guang's hand tipped over and made a collision sound with the table.
"My father specially asked someone to test it. Although the wine is strong, there are no adverse reactions after drinking it. How could it be poisonous wine?"
Looking at Zhang Guang who was losing his composure, Zhang Qi said in a leisurely tone: "If you don't react when you drink, that's because you didn't drink enough. Even if you drink too much, this drink won't kill you. However, if the drinker is already unwell, then this drink will not kill you." Alcohol is a deadly poison."
"Now, I'm on the same boat with my uncle, and I'd like to ask my brother to go back and tell me, me!"
"Be the King of Liaodong!"
(End of chapter)
