Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

"My lord, did you bring your children's toys?" a minister said half-jokingly.

Lin Xiaofeng was not discouraged. He explained: "This is not an ordinary toy. This is a mascot with a special meaning." He pointed at the dolls one by one and introduced them. "This is Jingjing, this is Jiangjiang, Huanhuan, Yingying, and Nini. The name means 'Jingjiang welcomes Nini', which means our warm welcome and good wishes to athletes from all over the world."

Although Lin Xiaofeng explained it in detail, the reaction in the court was not enthusiastic. Some ministers whispered and expressed doubts about this novel idea.

"Isn't this just a puppet for little girls to play with? What does it have to do with good luck?"

“Is that black Nini a bear or a donkey? It doesn’t look like a mascot at all.”

Faced with doubts and ridicule, Lin Xiaofeng did not give up. He took out another long rag doll from his waist. This rag doll was colorful and looked even more peculiar.

However, this new idea was not recognized by the officials. They looked at the strange doll in front of them, and their faces changed as if they had seen something terrible.

"What is this?" a minister asked curiously.

"This is called Erhu Egg." Lin Xiaofeng replied.

This answer made the officials even more confused. They looked at the rag doll in front of them and were speechless for a moment. Finally, a calm old official stood up and said to Lin Xiaofeng sternly: "Marquis Jianye, there are so many state affairs at the moment. Don't waste your time on these unnecessary things!"

The old minister's words made Lin Xiaofeng fall into deep thought. He nodded heavily, repacked the dolls, and kicked them far away. This kick seemed to kick out his dissatisfaction and loss, and also kicked out his helplessness and compromise with this era.

The atmosphere in the court became awkward for a moment. Bai Yongyuan looked at Lin Xiaofeng's actions and was so angry that his eyebrows trembled. He was about to explode when he heard Lin Xiaofeng say in surprise: "Mr. Bai, the court is coming! Let's go quickly."

This sentence seemed to break the deadlock in the court, and all the officials straightened their clothes and prepared to start a new day of government affairs. Lin Xiaofeng also picked up his mood and re-entered the disputes in the court.

The court meeting was as dull as usual for Lin Xiaofeng. He stood there quietly, listening to the reports and discussions of the ministers. During this period of time, the development of Jingjiang State was in full swing, and all affairs were progressing very smoothly. The private economy was vigorously developing, and the living standards of the people were constantly improving. However, Lin Xiaofeng could clearly sense that a new atmosphere was quietly emerging. With the rapid development of economy and technology, various ideas and novel remarks began to emerge among the people. This was not surprising, it was an inevitable trend of the times.

For Lin Xiaofeng, the most noteworthy thing is the intelligence from the West and the progress of the manufacturing of Jingjiang warships. He knows that the church is always a thorn in his side, but the current strategy is to remain vigilant and not move until the enemy moves. At the same time, the manufacturing of Jingjiang ironclad warships has made gratifying progress. Thanks to the explosive growth and technological progress brought by the train industry, the steel industry has also developed rapidly. This is undoubtedly a major good news for the production and manufacturing of ironclad ships. The first ironclad ship has begun trial production, and it is expected to be successfully manufactured and put into sea for trial in the next year. Lin Xiaofeng has made great contributions to this. He has put forward many innovative suggestions and ideas, such as propellers and air whistles. If these ideas can be realized one by one, then Jingjiang's fleet will surely become the overlord of the sea in the future and dominate the world.

After the court meeting, Emperor Jingjiang did not specifically summon him. The prince was also secretly sad because of the chicken coop explosion and was in no mood to bother him. This made Lin Xiaofeng feel relaxed when he went to the Dali Temple to work. He closed the door of the public house, brewed a pot of good tea, picked up a book and read quietly. He did not leave the Dali Temple until the end of the get off work day and returned to the princess's mansion.

When night fell in the princess's mansion, Lin Xiaofeng was sitting at the dining table drinking chicken soup, eating supper, and reading the reports from the newspaper office and Dongda University. At this time, a servant came to report that someone wanted to see him. Lin Xiaofeng put down the report and asked curiously, "Who is visiting when it's dark?" The servant shook his head and said that he didn't know the other person. He was just a scholar and didn't have a visiting card. He claimed that Li Zhi had been a county magistrate in the south and wanted to see Lord Lin. He had been entangled outside the door for two quarters of an hour and was particularly stubborn and refused to leave no matter what.

"Oh?" Lin Xiaofeng became interested. He was now a prominent figure, and there were many people who wanted to curry favor with him. But this was the first time that someone came to his house without a visiting card. Moreover, the other party was of low status, just a county magistrate. Maybe he really had something urgent to do? Since he had nothing to do right now, it would be good to meet him. So he waved his hand and said, "Why not call him in?"

After a while, a middle-aged man in a blue shirt came in. He looked a little haggard but his eyes were very determined. He saluted Lin Xiaofeng and introduced himself: "I am Li Zhi. I used to be the county magistrate of a county in the south. I was dismissed because I offended my superiors. Now I am wandering in the capital. I heard about the great name of Lord Lin and came to seek refuge with him."

Lin Xiaofeng nodded slightly after listening to him, signaling him to continue. Li Zhi took a deep breath and continued, "When I was in office in the south, I found that local officials were seriously corrupt and caused suffering to the people. I wrote to report it many times but to no avail and was falsely accused and dismissed."

At this point, Li Zhi's eyes were red. He paused and continued, "But I don't regret everything I did. It was just for the people to live a better life. Now I came to the capital and hope to be appreciated by Lord Lin and do my part for the country and the people."

After listening to Li Zhi's story, Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but feel sympathy for his experience and was also moved by his sense of justice and courage. He pondered for a moment and slowly said: "Li Zhi, I deeply sympathize with your experience and I admire your courage and sense of justice. The court is in need of people now. If you are willing, I can recommend you."

Li Zhi was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes. He immediately knelt down and kowtowed to thank him: "Thank you, Lord Lin, for your support. Li Zhi will do his best to serve the country!"

Just like that, on a dark and windy night, Lin Xiaofeng had another like-minded friend in the princess mansion. They were working together for the welfare of the country and the people.

In the silent study, a scholar appeared under the dim light. He looked to be in his twenties, or even thirties, with a tall and straight back. His face was slightly thin, but his eyes were bright and seemed to be able to see into people's hearts. He was Li Zhi.

At this moment, he was standing in the study with a determined look on his face. He bowed deeply to Lin Xiaofeng behind the desk and said, "I am Li Zhi, your student, and I am honored to meet Marquis Jianye." His voice was full of firmness and respect.

Lin Xiaofeng was sitting at the desk, enjoying a delicious midnight snack while flipping through the documents in his hand. He did not look up, but just replied casually: "You call yourself the county magistrate, but why don't you wear official uniforms and choose to visit at night? The doorman has asked you to leave, but you still insist on staying outside the door. This is not what a gentleman does."

Li Zhi maintained his saluting posture, his expression not shaken by Lin Xiaofeng's indifference. "To be honest, I really had no choice but to do this." His voice was calm and firm, as if he had already anticipated Lin Xiaofeng's reaction.

Lin Xiaofeng raised his head and looked at Li Zhi with sharp eyes. "Have we met before?" he asked puzzledly.

Li Zhi nodded, "In fact, the Marquis of Jianye has met me before. I wonder if you still remember me?" He paused and continued, "At the Marquis' birthday party, I called a deer a horse and I cursed at him."

Lin Xiaofeng's eyes lit up instantly. He looked at Li Zhi carefully and finally remembered this young man who dared to speak frankly in front of everyone. "It's you!" He said with some appreciation, "Why, are you here to apologize to me this time?"

"Yes, I wanted to apologize." Li Zhi replied respectfully, "I later learned that those who called a deer a horse were punished to some extent, so I thought it might be a trap set by the Marquis of Jianye. I was surprised at first, because the Marquis should not be a person who forms cliques and distorts the facts, but if it was a trap set to identify officials, it would be much more reasonable."

Hearing Li Zhi's praise, Lin Xiaofeng was secretly proud in his heart, but he still maintained his dignity on his face, "Not bad, not bad! You are a teachable boy. I accept your apology. I was impressed by your demeanor back then. The court is in need of talents like you." He paused and continued, "Do you need me to write a letter of recommendation for you?"

However, Li Zhi slowly shook his head and said, "Thank you for your kindness, sir. I don't need it." His answer surprised Lin Xiaofeng.

"Hmm? Then what do you want? You can't be here just to apologize." Lin Xiaofeng's interest was completely piqued.

Li Zhi took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, "I would like to tell you about my experience, Your Majesty. I wonder if you are interested." His voice was full of expectation and determination.

"Go ahead! You're welcome." Lin Xiaofeng waved his hand, motioning him to continue.

Li Zhi began to tell his story. He was 33 years old this year. He was born into a family of poets and scholars and had a good family background since childhood. However, he was naughty and free-spirited by nature, and he was a heretic. He did not believe in saints, gods and Buddhas, and did not know the teachings of the Five Classics. It was not until he was 26 years old and his family fell into poverty that he was forced to take the imperial examination and become an official. When he first entered the officialdom, he saw the darkness and corruption of the officialdom. He was deeply saddened by the behavior of officials who made profits and harmed the people. He resigned in anger and went to Beijing, hoping to change the world on a bigger stage.

On the way to Beijing, he heard more and more about what the Marquis of Jianye did. Improving the status of merchants, opening a girls' school... These actions made him admire deeply. Although he had not met the Marquis, he felt as if he had known the Marquis for several years. However, the first thing he did when he arrived in Kyoto was to hear about the farce at the Marquis' birthday party. He shamelessly sneaked in, but misunderstood the Marquis' intentions. Looking back on it later, he felt deeply ashamed.

Li Zhi's story made Lin Xiaofeng fall into deep thought. He felt that this young man's thoughts were different from others and advanced beyond his time. He began to re-examine Li Zhi and his purpose.

When Li Zhi finished telling his story, he continued: "I did not come here to seek an official position or recommendation. I just want to share my experiences and ideas with you, sir, and hope to get your guidance and teachings." His voice was full of thirst for knowledge and longing for the future.

After listening to this, Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but look at Li Zhi with new eyes. He felt that this young man not only had firm beliefs and pursuits, but also had outstanding talents and insights. He began to seriously think about the questions and views raised by Li Zhi, and had in-depth exchanges and discussions with him. The conversation between the two lasted until late at night. Through this conversation, Lin Xiaofeng had a deeper understanding and knowledge of Li Zhi, and was full of expectations and confidence in his future development. He believed that this young man would definitely achieve more brilliant achievements in the future. At the same time, he also realized the importance of open-mindedness and the profound truth that everything cannot be tied to one person. He began to reflect on whether his behavior and practices were too conservative and outdated, and decided to pay more attention to innovation and reform in his future work to adapt to the development needs of the times.

In the remote and ancient United Kingdom, an unknown storm is brewing. Why did the spark of the Industrial Revolution ignite in this country, rather than in Portugal or Spain, which were more powerful and had better conditions at the time? This question, like a bright lamp hanging in the long river of history, illuminates a unique field of thinking.

There is a fascinating hypothesis that the Atlantic trade frenzy, like a huge torrent, broke down the strict social hierarchy in Britain. This made the power of the royal power here extremely weak, far less than the royal authority in Portugal and Spain. In such an environment, ordinary British people had the opportunity to obtain rich returns through maritime trade, and these benefits were not monopolized by the royal family.

However, such conditions were not unique to Britain. France, which also participated in the Atlantic trade, also had them. But historical coincidence made Britain take the lead. The key to this may be a man named Malthus and his theory - the theory of population. He believed that the means of subsistence increased in arithmetic progression, while the population grew in geometric progression, which resulted in the increase in means of subsistence failing to keep up with the growth in population. Although this theory was widely disseminated and controversial in later generations, it was not widely accepted in Britain at that time.

The British still adhered to the fertility culture of the Middle Ages, and they reproduced frantically, as if they were silently fighting against Malthus's theory. However, the French chose to believe in this theory, and thus they missed out on another key factor in the Industrial Revolution: population.

At this time, Britain had the right time, right place, and right people, and its national destiny descended upon this country like a bright star. It was against this background that the spark of the Industrial Revolution was quietly ignited.

In the far east, there is a man named Lin Xiaofeng, who was a poor student in his previous life, and those learning and memories have been forgotten with the passage of time. However, as he gradually moved towards the pinnacle of power and plunged into the torrent of history again and again, those forgotten memories were pulled out from his subconscious by instinct, and repeatedly deepened by the chisel of real experience, even surpassing his previous life.

The Jingjiang State where he lived was a country with a solid foundation. With his arrival, high-yield crops were quickly popularized and the population began to grow rapidly. The development of handicrafts freed some people from the land and made them free laborers. These scientific innovators were cultivated by him, and he even used the national treasury to promote this process.

In this mysterious process, the role of imperial power was cleverly weakened. As an emperor, the most important thing is to maintain the stability of his own rule. However, under Lin Xiaofeng's clever mediation, no one realized the social unrest that technological progress might bring. When huge benefits came, everyone had already ignored this instability. Even if someone later realized the root cause of the problem, it had become a delusion to want to change it. No one had the courage to give up this fascinating benefit, let alone the ability to face the huge resistance caused by giving it up.

In this process, the great traditional culture also played a huge role. It skipped the most important link - the opposition between imperial power and civil rights, but produced a huge explosive force. Benevolence and love for the people have become the necessary qualities of an excellent emperor. This is not only a means of ruling but also a belief that goes deep into the bones. Obviously, Emperor Jingjiang does not need to pretend. This has become a habit.

With the rapid development of maritime trade and the explosive growth of technology, this seemingly perfect closed loop was successful. Jingjiang thus became an extremely solid iron barrel that no external force could break. An unprecedented feudal empire that pioneered the industrial revolution has been born in this world and it is developing at a speed far exceeding the normal industrial revolution.

However, this seemingly perfect match has a fatal flaw, which is the high concentration of imperial power. The emperor at the top of the hierarchy controls everything below. Once such a system design encounters an unwise monarch, it may lead to the collapse of the entire empire and war.

As an ancient man, Lin Xiaofeng's greatest belief is to believe in the wisdom of future generations. He knows that he cannot change the course of history and can only try his best to guide and influence it. However, when Li Zhi raised this question, he still felt shocked and urgent.

Li Zhi's enthusiasm gradually turned into disappointment. He thought Lin Xiaofeng was an open-minded person and they would resonate with each other, but the other party was unwilling to even talk about this issue. However, Lin Xiaofeng also had his own considerations and positions. He could not easily express his views, let alone change the course of history at will.

When Li Zhi turned to leave, Lin Xiaofeng finally couldn't help but call him. He asked Li Zhi where he was going and what he planned for the future, trying to understand the young man's inner thoughts. Li Zhi firmly expressed his beliefs and pursuits. He believed that his ideas were right and he wanted to let more people know that he should move forward bravely even in the face of difficulties and challenges.

Lin Xiaofeng sighed helplessly. He knew that he could not stop Li Zhi's ideas or change the course of history. But he still tried to persuade Li Zhi to understand the consequences and impacts of his thoughts and actions. However, Li Zhi responded firmly that he believed that he should stick to his beliefs and pursuits even in the face of difficulties and challenges.

The conversation between the two gradually disappeared in the night, leaving only the wheel of history rolling forward. Lin Xiaofeng also knew that he had a great responsibility and he would try his best to guide and influence the course of history to make the world a better and more prosperous place.

In the ancient capital, the night is getting darker, but the study of Jianye Marquis's Mansion is still brightly lit. Lin Xiaofeng is sitting at the desk, playing with a jade paperweight in his hand, his eyes deep, as if he is thinking about something.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the study door, and a young man in a green gown walked in. He was Li Zhi. His eyes were firm and his posture was upright. Although he was young, he revealed a calmness beyond his age.

"My lord, I believe that it is our mission as scholars to establish a mind for the world, a destiny for the people, inherit the lost knowledge of the ancient sages, and bring peace to the world for all eternity." Li Zhi's voice was sonorous and powerful, full of persistence in his ideals.

Hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but laugh. He looked up at Li Zhi, with a hint of teasing in his eyes: "I laugh at your ignorance, but do you know why I said those words?" Li Zhi frowned slightly. He didn't understand the meaning of Lin Xiaofeng's words, but he firmly believed in his own philosophy: "Isn't it from the heart?"

"Of course not." Lin Xiaofeng stopped laughing and his expression became serious. "When I first entered the court, I just said it casually to win the court's favor."

Li Zhi was speechless after hearing this. Although he was a little shaken in his heart, he still insisted on his belief: "My Lord, I believe that everyone is equal. Why should we rely on saints to determine our destiny? Everyone should have the right to choose their own destiny."

Lin Xiaofeng retorted calmly, "Since you believe in equality for all, how can you say these nonsense I said? You establish a life for the people, why should you help them establish it? Can't they establish it themselves? You look down on the saints, but you want to inherit their unique skills. Isn't this contradictory? You talk about justice, but in fact you belittle all living beings. I think what you really want in your heart is just to ride on the heads of others."

Li Zhi was shocked by Lin Xiaofeng's words. He took two steps back and his face became a little ugly. He began to reflect on whether his thoughts were really as contradictory as Lin Xiaofeng said. However, after some thought, he reaffirmed his belief: "My Lord, you are right, but this is not what I mean. What I want to say is that all people are born equal, and the people of the world are not enlightened. I want to promote this concept to the world. With time, the world's situation can be handed over to the people, rather than one person making the decision and causing disasters."

Hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but get furious: "How ridiculous! So self-righteous! There are so many elites in the court, who isn't smarter than you? Are you the only one who knows how to govern a country?" He cursed in his heart that this young man was so stubborn that he would have been dragged to the vegetable market to be fed to dogs if he had said such things in front of others.

"I think they are indeed not as smart as me." Li Zhi's answer made Lin Xiaofeng even more speechless. He secretly sighed in his heart that this person was really a nitpicker!
However, Lin Xiaofeng also realized that the young man's persistence and talent should not be easily abandoned. He decided to use another way to guide him: "Li Zhi, if you open the history books, you will see that most of them are wrong. Why can't we learn from the mistakes of history and find a better way?"

Li Zhi looked at Lin Xiaofeng thoughtfully. He felt the depth and wisdom of this marquis. He began to seriously think about whether Lin Xiaofeng's words really made sense.

After pondering for a long time, Li Zhi decided to accept Lin Xiaofeng's suggestion, but he still insisted on his own philosophy: "My Lord, I am willing to stay in Yangqu County and study with peace of mind. But my thoughts will not change because of this. I believe that only by allowing the people to control their own destiny can we truly achieve peace in the world."

Lin Xiaofeng nodded after listening to him. He felt Li Zhi's determination and persistence. He knew that this young man had extraordinary talent and potential. As long as he was guided, he would definitely become a pillar of the country. So he began to make detailed arrangements for Li Zhi to go to Yangqu County and told him to concentrate on his studies and not to spread his ideas at will.

After arranging everything, Lin Xiaofeng looked at Li Zhi's departing back and secretly sighed in his heart: "What a talented young man! I hope he can find his own way in Yangqu County."

Li Zhi also fell into deep thought on his way out of Jianye Marquis Mansion. He began to seriously think about the boundary between the individual and the group and how to combine his ideals with reality. He knew that he still had a long way to go, but he firmly believed that as long as he kept working hard, he would be able to realize his ideals.

The stars are rolling in the sky and the night is deep. In this quiet night, two souls from different times intersect because of their common ideals. They both know that their path is not easy, but they are willing to keep working hard for their ideals. This spirit will inspire them to keep moving forward until they realize their ideals.

On the way to Yangqu County, Li Zhi was full of expectations and longings. He didn't know what kind of challenges he would face, but he was fully prepared. He believed that under Lin Xiaofeng's guidance, he would be able to find his own way to realize his ideals.

At this moment, Lin Xiaofeng was standing in front of the window of the princess's mansion in Kyoto, looking at the starry sky. He knew that his responsibility was heavy, but he also firmly believed that as long as everyone worked together, they would be able to realize the ideal of world peace. He looked forward to Li Zhi's growth and return, and the day when they would work together for this ideal.

Outside the gate of the Princess's Mansion, Li Zhi held the silver gifted by Lin Xiaofeng, his eyes flashing with expectations for the future. He looked back at the brightly lit Princess's Mansion, his heart filled with gratitude. The conversation with Lin Xiaofeng tonight helped him find a new direction and strengthened his belief in pursuing his ideals.

However, when he thought of Lin Xiaofeng's final answer - "love", Li Zhi couldn't help but smile. He shook his head and said to himself: "Jianye Hou... is so perverted..."

Despite this, Li Zhi still engraved this word deeply in his heart. He understood that the "love" that Lin Xiaofeng was talking about was not worldly love, but a deep care for the people of the world. This kind of love may be the key to breaking the cycle of order and chaos and leading the transition to prosperity.

Li Zhi looked up at the starry sky, his heart full of hope. He knew that his road was still long, but with the guidance of this "love", he believed that he would be able to find his own way and bring true peace and prosperity to the people of the world.

In the magnificent study room of the Luxi Fort Imperial Palace, Prince Hanjiang was immersed in various reports, his brows furrowed, and he was obviously facing a major decision. The nautical chart on the table revealed his ambition and expectations for the ocean.

At this time, the eighth prince Li Jitong rushed into the study with an anxious look on his face. He was dressed in brocade clothes, with a heroic look between his eyebrows, and a little anxiety and expectation.

The King of Han River raised his head from the pile of reports and frowned unhappily. His eyes were like the deep ocean, hiding endless majesty and wisdom. Although he was wearing casual clothes, he still couldn't hide the natural aura of a king.

"Who allowed you to enter the study without notifying us?" King Hanjiang's voice was low and powerful, with obvious displeasure.

Li Jitong felt the majesty of his father and couldn't help shrinking his neck. He knew that his father was a strict person who attached great importance to rules and etiquette. Despite this, he still mustered up the courage and said quickly: "Father, I have something important to report. We have a clue about the whereabouts of the Razor Society!"

Prince Hanjiang raised his head and looked at Li Jitong, with a hint of doubt in his eyes. He also had mixed feelings towards his son who had been working hard but suffered repeated setbacks. But at this moment, he was more concerned about the news brought by Li Jitong.

"Speak," the King of Han River ordered succinctly.

Li Jitong took a deep breath and reported the news he had received to his father in detail. His tone was firm and confident, as if he had seen the four suspicious people with his own eyes.

As the King of Hanjiang listened to Li Jitong's report, his expression gradually became serious. He understood that if the news was true, it would be a major breakthrough. However, he also knew that Li Jitong had provided similar clues many times in the past year or so, but each time he returned without success.

"This time, I am sure it is true!" Li Jitong said confidently, "I have verified it repeatedly. These four people are extremely suspicious, and they are incomparable to those people before!"

King Hanjiang was silent for a moment, then slowly asked, "They don't have a specific job, but they never lack money to spend. They often chat with people and always look like they have a wide range of knowledge and can talk about anything. Is that right?"

"Yes, father." Li Jitong nodded in response, "Moreover, they always bring up controversial topics at gatherings to cause discussion and secretly observe the crowd. In addition, they often care about the people around them and like to ask some sensitive questions, whether it is military or business. "

After hearing this, King Hanjiang fell into deep thought. These details did sound like they matched the characteristics of a member of the Razor Society. If they were indeed members of the Razor Society, then this news was extremely important.

"These four people acted so secretly, who discovered them at first?" King Hanjiang asked again.

"It was reported by a priest in the diocese." Li Jitong replied, "It's a bit surprising. According to the investigation conducted by my son, the priest did not know the identities of these four people. It was simply because they showed their loyalty to the church at the rally, overshadowing others and causing the priest's jealousy. Therefore, the priest reported them for disturbing the order of the church."

Li Jitong continued, "Now all the major dioceses are under strict control, and such seemingly insignificant reports have to be dealt with. But once we investigated, we actually found a problem. As we got deeper and deeper, we found that these four people were indeed extraordinary. Not only are they knowledgeable and well-informed, but they are also extremely cautious and resourceful."

After hearing this, the King of Hanjiang nodded and said, "Good! This matter has been handled well. Let's continue to send people to investigate."

Hearing his father's praise, Li Jitong was delighted. He had always longed for his father's recognition and praise, and now he finally got what he wanted. However, when he heard the next sentence, the joy on his face suddenly froze.

"Since this matter has already made some progress, you don't need to be responsible for it yourself." King Hanjiang said slowly, "Leave it to others to do it."

Li Jitong was very anxious: "Why, Father!" He didn't understand why his father would ask him to let go at this time.

Prince Hanjiang looked at his anxious expression and waved his right hand to signal him to be patient: "Don't worry, I have more important things for you to do." He pointed to the sea chart on the table and said, "This is the route map of some merchant ships in Jingjiang near the Ferrero coast. I have sent people to repeatedly confirm its accuracy."

Li Jitong came forward to carefully examine the nautical chart, which was densely marked with various routes and port information. He looked up at his father and asked in confusion: "Father, what do you mean..."

"The court's official ships are all escorted by warships," Prince Hanjiang explained, "and some of them should be private merchant fleets. Among them, there is a group of private merchant ships that move in a very regular manner. Send someone to lead our fleet to wait for them to return to the sea, ambush them, and change into their flags, sails and clothing. Then use this identity to enter Jingjiang to inquire about the situation."

Hearing this, Li Jitong suddenly realized: "So my father wants me to take this opportunity to go deep behind enemy lines to spy on military intelligence!" He immediately felt a great sense of responsibility and mission, "I will definitely fulfill my mission!"

King Hanjiang looked at his determined eyes and nodded with satisfaction: "After all, it was me who harmed you. If I hadn't rashly brought Lin Xiaofeng on board, you wouldn't have been secretly plotted against by him and left with hidden injuries." He sighed and continued, "I have seen your efforts over the years. This time, I have entrusted this most dangerous and important task to you to complete. I hope you can seize the opportunity."

Li Jitong was deeply moved by his father's words. He knelt down and saluted, saying, "Thank you for your trust, father! I will definitely fulfill my mission this time and investigate all the happenings in Jingjiang!"

Prince Hanjiang waved his hand to signal him to stand up: "Stand up, remember, you don't need to do anything extra after arriving in Jingjiang, just enter the port of Jiangling directly. If you encounter soldiers checking, just use silver to send them away, and the rest is to act according to circumstances." He paused and added, "You don't know the people in Jingjiang yet, but I will send you some capable assistants to help you complete the task. Your only task is to keep an eye on them and don't let them act on their own. Once they are discovered, return home immediately and don't let Jingjiang find out."

"I understand!" Li Jitong replied respectfully, "I will go down and prepare in advance." After saying that, he left the study.

At the same time, in a private house in the distant Didero Parish, Foberle, Karami and three others were lying in silence. They had ventured to the parish for quite some time, but unfortunately they had not gained anything so far.

Fober looked at the ceiling and sighed: "Brothers, if we continue like this, I'm afraid there won't be any progress. Please share your ideas." The failures during this period made him feel a little frustrated and helpless, but he knew that he could not give up and he had to find a new breakthrough.

Karami said in a muffled voice: "Let's go back to the Holy City. I've wanted to go back for a long time. It's hard to find a woman here." His words revealed his longing for his hometown and relatives, as well as his boredom and helplessness with his current life. Others also expressed their views and opinions, but none of them proposed a specific solution.

Fu Bole listened to the complaints and grumblings of his brothers, feeling mixed emotions. He knew that someone had to step forward to lead everyone out of the predicament. He took a deep breath and said, "I have an idea. I don't know what you think." His voice was not loud but full of firmness and determination, as if he had found a way to solve the problem...

Karami, Kalami, and Eric stood up, their eyes flashing with expectation and anxiety, and looked at Foberle. In this strange Western world, the four of them were each other's closest support. Foberle, as their team leader, had always been their backbone.

Foberle looked around. This was a room full of exotic atmosphere. The gorgeous wall lamps, exquisite tapestries, and the strange starry sky outside the window reminded them that this was not their hometown Jingjiang, but the distant West. He retracted his gaze and said in a deep voice, "Why don't we just lie here? We have plenty of money anyway. When the Dedmon Church fights with Jingjiang in the future, we can take advantage of the chaos and go back. How about that?"

Karami frowned and said hesitantly: "But the task assigned by the superiors..."

"What the hell is this mission?" Foberle interrupted him, a trace of displeasure flashing across his face, "Three years and three years! They keep giving us empty promises. It's not like I haven't managed people before, but the people above are getting more and more cunning."

Kalemi and Eric looked at each other, and a trace of resonance flashed in their eyes. They were indeed tired of this endless waiting and uncertain future. Furber's proposal seemed to open a new door for them.

"We don't have to work anymore, just stay here. We don't seek merit, but we do seek to avoid mistakes! Anyway, we have made enough contributions, and we won't have to worry about food and drink when we return to Jingjiang for the rest of our lives." Fo Bole continued, with a hint of helplessness and determination in his tone.

The three of them looked at each other, and through their eye contact, they had reached a consensus. Yes, there was no need to continue working hard now. They all knew that the goal given by the superiors was simply an impossible task. Instead of wasting their youth and energy here, it would be better to let go as soon as possible and enjoy life.

"Then where are we going to have fun?" After getting rid of the psychological burden, Kalemi was immediately moved and a long-lost smile appeared on his face.

"Go find women! Go drink! I'm not afraid to spend more money. Last time I was afraid that I would spend too much money and not have fun." Karami also said excitedly, as if he had seen a bright future. (End of this chapter)