Jiangling Port.
On the warship, Lai Gouer was shirtless, holding a steel knife in his hand and sweating profusely.
There were constant heying sounds in his mouth.
All around were sailors training hard.
There was some wind and waves in the port today, and the huge hull was still heaving in the sea.
Therefore, the physical exertion is very great, and many people's movements have begun to go astray.
The leader stood at the bow of the ship, constantly scanning the training results below.
In order to sail and explore unknown places, the imperial court created two official positions.
Cao Haiwuchen, and Cao Haidu Yushi.
The censor of the capital is naturally responsible for supervising discipline and ensuring that the team is clean and orderly.
Cao Haiwuchen is naturally responsible for focusing on actual combat.
The military officer Cao Hai who stands on the bow of the ship is named Zheng Hui. He was originally in the navy and was familiar with water warfare. He grew up on the seaside.
Such talents are extremely rare, but they are not reused.
I originally thought that I would end up as a minor official in this life, but I didn't expect that the imperial court suddenly wanted to start a new career. I was recommended along the way and promoted quickly.
As for why he opened the sea, Zheng Hui knew it very well, and his favorable impression of Fang Zhengyi doubled in his heart.
A few months ago, Fang Zheng sent a handwritten letter to Jianglinggang, saying that he would arrange for a distant relative to serve as a sailor for training and to polish the younger generation in the family.
This was a trivial matter, nothing more than having more people eating in the camp, so Zheng Hui naturally agreed happily.
He thought he was some kind of playboy, but he didn't expect that this lazy guy who came in through connections turned out to be surprisingly tough.
It’s not that the physical fitness is very good, there are a lot of people with good physical fitness in the military!
It's that fierceness!
Train hard and have a strong will!
Ordinary sailors had some rest time, and often went to nearby cities to eat, drink, and gamble.
But Lai Gou'er is different. He actually likes reading.
I was sweating profusely from training every day, and even when I was exhausted, I still had to study.
What's even more interesting is that he will continue to look for people to ask for advice, and he never tires of it.
At first, he just asked some simple questions, but as he went deeper, Zheng Hui felt that it was a bit difficult.
The young man's learning speed is indeed too fast, and his little foundation is already a little difficult to answer.
But Zheng Hui didn't care. It's rare to find such a motivated young man.
And it has something to do with Fang Zhengyi, although this may just be a formality.
If he really went to sea, Mr. Fang would not let his relatives take such a big risk... What a pity.
Looking at the people practicing below, they were exhausted and gradually swaying.
Only Lai Gouer was still doing his standard moves meticulously, and a trace of regret flashed in Zheng Hui's eyes.
Then he raised his hand to stop and ordered everyone to rest.
Lai Gou'er didn't stop. He had only practiced half of a set of movements, and it wasn't complete yet.
Still wielding the knife to make a false cut.
A figure appeared in front of Lai Gouer and said, "Okay, that's it. You come with me."
Lai Gouer quickly put away his knife and followed quickly.
In the cabin, Lai Gouer asked curiously: "Master Zheng, what do you want me to do?"
Zheng Hui picked up the letter from the table, handed it to him and said: "The news from Jin Yiwei, Mr. Fang asked you to go home for dinner."
"Oh, thank you, sir. Then I will pack up and return to Beijing as soon as possible."
"Wait a minute." Zheng Hui stopped Lai Gou'er and sighed: "Gou'er, there have been some developments in the capital recently. There is also some wind coming out of the court, and I'm afraid it won't be long before they are ready to go to sea. You put your things Pack it all up so you don’t have to come back again.”
"To be honest, young people like you are really rare. It's a pity."
Lai Gou'er said in astonishment: "Ah? Mr. Zheng, what's the pity?"
Zheng Hui shook his head: "It's a pity that you can't go to sea with me. You are Lord Fang's relative. There are so many dangers in the vast sea, unless he wants you to die."
Lai Gou'er smiled: "Master Zheng, don't worry! I've decided to take care of this situation! My eldest brother will definitely agree. I promised him to be a promising man, just wait until I come back!"
After saying that, Lai Gouer was about to leave.
Zheng Hui trembled all over.
Big brother? Does he call Fang Zhengyi eldest brother? !
Why didn't this kid tell me earlier? Didn't the letter say he was a distant cousin?
As soon as Lai Gou'er walked to the door, Zheng Hui shouted: "Gou'er! When I go to sea, you become my deputy general! Don't forget to tell Mr. Fang..."
"Know it!"
...
On this day, Fang Zheng prepared a banquet early in the morning.
Arrangements were made for manpower to pick up Lai Gouer outside the city.
I haven't seen this guy for a long time, so I just happened to meet him.
It was evening, and Lai Gouer had just arrived.
When Fang Zheng saw him coming, he immediately stood up and greeted him with a smile: "Dog, how have you been lately?"
Lai Gouer smiled naively: "Thanks to my eldest brother, I have been doing very well recently."
"Come, let's talk while we eat."
The two of them sat down, and Fang Zheng poured him a glass of wine first: "I have nothing else to do with you today. I just want to tell you that you have been in the capital for a long time, and it's time to go home."
Lai Gouer's eyes widened and he looked at Fang Zhengyi: "Brother... why do you want me to go home? You don't want me here?"
Fang Zheng shook his head: "No, the imperial court plans to go to sea in the near future, you don't have to go with us."
"There are many dangers in the vast sea. You are not young enough to start a family and start a business. It's not that I'm chasing you away. If you want to stay in the capital, I can help you buy a house."
It turns out you didn’t chase me away, that’s fine.
Lai Gou'er breathed a sigh of relief: "Brother, I...I want to go to sea. I'm good at it. Even our commander praised me for my good study. He is also planning to promote me to be his deputy."
Fang Zhengyi was a little surprised: "Oh? I remember that person's name is Zheng Hui, right? He thinks so highly of you?"
"Yes! It's Zheng Hui, he really said that." Lai Gou'er lowered his head and said.
Fang Zheng smiled happily, and then advised: "Even if he says so, I don't recommend you to go. This is not a trivial matter. Do you know how far the court is going?"
"How long does it take to sail out to sea and back again? We don't know anything. It is not an exaggeration to say that these first pioneers had a narrow escape from death."
"Dog, you saved my brother's life. I don't want you to die, so I'd rather send you on an adventure myself."
"Come to think of it, aren't you just here for Hsinchu? They're already married, so there's no need to pester her. There are plenty of good women in the world, so why bother?"
"If it doesn't work out, come to Jinyiwei and I'll guarantee that you'll be the envy of everyone. You can marry any kind of wife you want."
Hearing the pain in Hsinchu Lai Gou'er's heart, he lowered his head and waited for a long time before slowly saying: "Brother, I have been practicing martial arts and literacy since you left. Now I know the wind, the flow of the water, and I can even build a boat. When I get to the river I learned a lot more in Linggang, and I think all I have learned now is to go to sea. If I stay in the capital, in the end, it will just be my eldest brother who is willing to spend money to support me, and I don’t want that."
"Brother, it is my lifelong luck to meet you, but..."
Fang Zhengyi frowned slightly.
I saw Lai Gouer suddenly raised his head, with determination in his eyes: "I am no longer a beggar, I want to make a difference on my own!"
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