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

The officials of the Ministry of Rites were even more disheartened. They felt that their efforts were in vain. Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to do. In the end, it was only when Emperor Jingjiang nodded slightly to show his agreement that the officials breathed a sigh of relief and the ceremony was over. After the collective salute, the ceremony faded away like a tide.

Lin Xiaofeng was also very upset. He didn't expect that the prince would still be like a puppet after becoming the emperor. However, he also understood that this was Li Dexian's first time on the throne, so he was inevitably a little nervous and at a loss.

Just when Lin Xiaofeng was about to leave, Li Dexian suddenly called him and said he had something to say to him alone. This unexpected move made Lin Xiaofeng stunned for a moment, but he still stayed.

Before leaving, Emperor Jingjiang looked at Lin Xiaofeng deeply with a meaningful look in his eyes. He knew that this young man would play an important role in the new dynasty and he also expected Lin Xiaofeng to assist Li Dexian in creating a new prosperous era.

When only Li Dexian and Lin Xiaofeng were left in the hall, Li Dexian suddenly leaned back on the dragon chair and fell into deep thought. Lin Xiaofeng did not disturb him and just waited quietly.

After a long while, Li Dexian finally asked, "My dear Lin, how do you think I feel now?" Lin Xiaofeng smiled and replied, "Your Majesty, I naturally cannot fully understand your feelings. But I think your Majesty must feel that the burden on his shoulders is very heavy now."

Li Dexian nodded blankly to show his agreement: "Yes, my father has been the emperor for so many years and now it is my turn. I feel really bad."

Lin Xiaofeng continued, "Your Majesty, you may want to think about what you want to do. Once you have thought of it, you can discuss it with the officials and work together to make plans for the development of the country."

Li Dexian thought for a while and said, "I do have a lot of things I want to do. For example, I am wondering if those people I released during the amnesty will cause trouble and whether I should arrest them again next month."

Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but laugh when he heard this. He didn't expect Li Dexian to have such an idea. However, he didn't refute directly but patiently explained: "Your Majesty's amnesty is a good thing, which can reflect the royal family's generosity and kindness. But if those people are arrested again, it may cause greater dissatisfaction and resistance. I think Your Majesty can consider other ways to maintain social stability and tranquility."

After listening to Lin Xiaofeng's explanation, Li Dexian nodded thoughtfully to show his agreement. He continued, "There is another thing that worries me. Jingjiang has made such huge profits overseas, and the proportion of agricultural taxes in the booming industry has become smaller and smaller. I wonder if it is possible to completely exempt the agricultural taxes of the people of the world?"

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this idea, he was impressed by Li Dexian's ambition. He pondered for a while and said, "Your Majesty, this idea is very good. If the agricultural tax can be exempted, it will undoubtedly greatly reduce the burden on the people and improve their living standards. However, this matter has great resistance and cannot be accomplished in the short term. I suggest that you wait until Your Majesty has more information before discussing it. Any rash action may cause a stir in the court."

Li Dexian stroked his chin and murmured, "You are right. This matter does need careful consideration. But I still want to do something earth-shattering to benefit the people."

Lin Xiaofeng nodded in agreement: "Your Majesty has such great ambitions, and I am naturally happy for you. But before you do anything big, I think you need to change the reign title to show the new atmosphere of the new dynasty."

Li Dexian's eyes lit up when he heard this and he asked, "Do you have any ideas about the reign title?" Lin Xiaofeng smiled and replied, "Your Majesty, you need to be very careful when deciding on the reign title. But I have an idea, I wonder if Your Majesty is willing to listen to it?"

"Hurry up and tell me!" Li Dexian urged.

"The reign title established by my father is 'Jinghe'. Now it seems that my father has realized his original vision. I hope that the country of Jingjiang can last forever and shine with the sun and the moon. So I suggest that the reign title can be set as 'Daming'. What do you think, Your Majesty?" Lin Xiaofeng said slowly.

"Da Ming? What a good name!" Li Dexian clapped his hands and smiled. "The sun and the moon are bright, which means that the mountains and rivers of Jingjiang will shine forever like the sun and the moon. This name is great!"

Lin Xiaofeng was also very pleased that his suggestion was recognized by Li Dexian. The two chatted for a while and Li Dexian suddenly seemed to remember something and asked, "Lord Lin, there is one more thing I have been thinking about for many years since you entered the palace."

Lin Xiaofeng asked with a little surprise: "Your Majesty, please speak."

Li Dexian smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "That's it. Can you perform the sentence you always say to me every time you see me again?"

Lin Xiaofeng suddenly realized that Li Dexian wanted to hear him say that classic line again. He laughed in his heart but pretended to be serious and said: "Your Majesty is divine, holy and martial. His virtues are great and benefit all people. Long live our emperor."

Li Dexian burst into laughter after hearing this. He patted Lin Xiaofeng on the shoulder and said, "Okay, okay, I got it. You can go down now!"

In the first year of the Ming Dynasty, the new emperor was in his prime, while the previous emperor was still governing steadily. The situation of the two kings ruling together brought unprecedented prosperity to this ancient land. In Kyoto, skyscrapers sprang up like mushrooms after rain, and private merchants and wealthy people were enthusiastic about it. They raised funds and established projects, all wanting to get a share of this wave of construction.

At the same time, Li Dexian was also actively taking action. He personally appointed the research institute to develop a four-wheeled steam car, hoping to promote the technological progress of the Ming Dynasty. However, in this bustling scene, there was one person who always remained calm and rational, that was the newly abdicated Emperor Jingjiang.

In the second year of the Ming Dynasty, the palace of Yangqu County was finally completed. Although the palace was small, it was exquisite and beautiful. Emperor Jingjiang moved to Yangqu and began his retirement life. However, he did not completely give up state affairs and still participated in some discussions of court affairs. What gave him a headache was precisely the industrial management of Yangqu County, which was originally supposed to be the responsibility of Lin Xiaofeng.

Emperor Jingjiang sat in his study, his back straight, his eyes sharp as a torch, carefully sketching the reports in his hands. These reports recorded in detail the economic data of Yangqu County, including gross domestic product, fixed asset investment, total retail sales of consumer goods, etc. He had never thought that someone would manage the county's industries in this way, and the level of detail of these data shocked him greatly.

All these were changes brought about by his good son-in-law Lin Xiaofeng. When he first moved to Yangqu Palace, he just casually asked about the management methods in Yangqu County. Lin Xiaofeng generously packed up this pile of complicated data and threw it over. At first, he was quite angry, thinking that Lin Xiaofeng was very secretive and had never shown so many new things to the court. But later, he was relieved. These things really could not be implemented in the court, because the world was too big and far beyond the reach of Yangqu County.

It was a sunny day with no clouds in the sky. Lin Xiaofeng hurried to the palace with brisk steps, followed by his right-hand man Lu Dexing, who was holding a thick stack of reports. The scenery in the palace was beautiful. In summer and autumn, the lotus flowers in the garden water system were in full bloom, and the fragrance was overflowing. But Lin Xiaofeng had no intention of appreciating these beautiful scenery. He had more important things in mind.

When they arrived at the door of Emperor Jingjiang's study, they saw Wang Jingwen lying under the shade of a tree. Wang Jingwen was the eunuch beside Emperor Jingjiang. At this time, he was lying on a rocking chair, swinging a palm-leaf fan and humming a little song, enjoying the leisure time in the afternoon. Seeing Lin Xiaofeng coming, he opened his eyes and greeted, "The Marquis is here."

Lin Xiaofeng was amused: "Brother Wang, why are you not serving inside but running outside to keep watch?"

"Hey, you don't know that the emperor sprained his ankle a few days ago and asked us to go home to recuperate. He said that he doesn't need us to serve him anymore." Wang Jingwen began to talk with a proud look on his face. "But the emperor can't leave us, so he specially allowed us to sit here and guard the door."

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng smiled and said nothing more. He walked straight into the study room with Lu Dexing. In the study room, Emperor Jingjiang was carefully looking at the report in his hand with a magnifying glass. Hearing the sound of the door opening, he looked up at Lin Xiaofeng and said, "Xiaofeng, what are you doing here?"

"Father, this is the latest statistics." Lin Xiaofeng handed over the report. "We have almost prepared the weapons, equipment and supplies here. We can set off at any time."

Emperor Jingjiang took the report and read it carefully. A satisfied smile appeared on his face. He knew that all this was due to Lin Xiaofeng. He had brought about earth-shaking changes in Yangqu County and laid a solid foundation for the future of Ming Dynasty. Looking at the report in his hand, he seemed to see a more prosperous future for Ming Dynasty.

"Are you finally ready?" There was anticipation and depth in Emperor Jingjiang's eyes, and his words seemed to carry an unspeakable power, echoing in the air.

Lin Xiaofeng nodded affirmatively, his face was full of fatigue, but his eyes were shining with determination: "Well, although it is a little later than expected, it is finally completed. The difficulty of mass production is much greater than we expected, and the scrap rate has remained high. Manufacturing these new weapons is simply like burning money."

After hearing this, Emperor Jingjiang smiled faintly, as if he had expected all this. "Fortunately, there hasn't been any major action in the West, which leaves us enough time to prepare. I know Lao Liu very well. He won't act rashly without absolute certainty. He has been dormant for so many years, and I have been observing him. Even if you don't disturb him with the razor, he won't dare to act rashly."

As he spoke, he slowly stood up and said, "It's just right. I have lived here for two months. It's time to go back to the palace to take a look and then tell Dexian so that he can prepare early."

Seeing Emperor Jingjiang stand up, Lin Xiaofeng also stood up quickly. He said hurriedly: "Father, the county report for last month has been processed, and the people below are still waiting for it."

"Well, take it." Jingjiang Emperor responded, but suddenly, he seemed to notice something and looked at Lin Xiaofeng with a strange look, "You submit reports here every month, so don't I work for you for free?"

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but laugh dryly and muttered to himself: "Isn't it? My former boss still remembers to work for me after retiring. I really have nothing to do recently." But he didn't dare say it out loud.

"Let's go." Emperor Jingjiang strode out of the study. "I'm a little tired of sitting here, so let's go for a walk. If you decide to accompany Dexian to the battle, remember to tell your family first, so as not to worry Miaohan and Hongli."

"I understand, son." Lin Xiaofeng replied respectfully.

When the door of the study was pushed open, the sound of quarreling immediately reached one's ears.

"Puh!" "Puh!" "Puff!" Two old men with white hair were spitting at each other wildly, with spit flying everywhere.

When Emperor Jingjiang saw this scene, his face was immediately covered with black lines. He turned his head and looked at Lin Xiaofeng: "Who are these two people?"

Lin Xiaofeng hurried forward, pulling one of the old men and explaining: "This... this old man is a fool I picked up on the way. He couldn't find his home. I wanted to report to you and then find someone to send him home. You see, this incident..."

Lu Dexing, who was called a fool by Lin Xiaofeng, quickly came to his senses after seeing Emperor Jingjiang coming out, and began to pretend to have Alzheimer's disease. The other old man, Wang Jingwen, stared at him hatefully, but said nothing. Obviously, he still gave some face to the Marquis of Jianye.

Emperor Jingjiang looked a little unhappy. He patted Wang Jingwen on the shoulder and said with some disdain: "How can you fight with a fool? You should go home and retire tomorrow, and stop following me."

"I am innocent!" Wang Jingwen wailed, but Emperor Jingjiang had already turned and left.

In the princess's mansion, Lin Xiaofeng's family gathered at the dining table, enjoying a rare reunion. However, when Lin Xiaofeng put down his chopsticks and announced the news of his upcoming expedition, the atmosphere at the table suddenly became solemn.

"In a few days, I may have to follow Emperor Jingjiang to an overseas expedition. I may not be able to return in the short term. I will leave the affairs of the family to you ladies to take care of."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone at the table stared at him in astonishment. Lin Hongwan even threw down his chopsticks excitedly: "Dad, I want to go with you!"

"No." Lin Xiaofeng shook his head firmly. "There won't be any danger in this expedition, you can rest assured. The reason I told you is that I want you to be prepared. Especially you little ones, stay at home and don't go out to cause trouble."

The meal was dull, and everyone had their own thoughts. After the meal, Lin Xiaofeng returned to the study alone. Not long after, Li Hanmiao gently opened the door and walked in.

"Husband, when will we set off for the war?" Her voice trembled a little, and she was obviously worried.

"We don't know the exact time yet." Lin Xiaofeng smiled and comforted her, "But it should be within a month. After all, Your Majesty has been looking forward to this battle for a long time."

Li Hanmiao held his hand tightly and said, "My husband is just a civil servant. Can you not go?"

Lin Xiaofeng shook his head gently: "Your Majesty is going to the battle personally, how can I not go? Don't worry, we will stay away from the battlefield and only be responsible for command."

After hearing his explanation, Li Hanmiao was still worried, but she couldn't persuade him anymore. She patted her chest gently, and then asked in a low voice: "Husband, tonight you..."

"I have to work overtime tonight, you should go to bed first." Lin Xiaofeng interrupted her with a smile.

Afterwards, several other ladies also pushed the door open one by one, but they all received the same answer. Lin Xiaofeng buried his head in his desk, working seriously. He knew that he didn't know when he would be back, so he had to arrange everything as soon as possible.

As the night deepened, Lin Xiaofeng was still working at his desk. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. He called out "Come in," and two unexpected people walked into the study—Luo Huajun and Xiang Xiehong.

"Huh? Why are you two here?" Lin Xiaofeng looked at them in surprise.

"Master, I heard from Xie Hongxin that you are going to go to sea to fight." Luo Huajun said, "I discussed it with Xiang Xiehong and decided to go with you."

It turned out that Xie Hongxin had found them. Lin Xiaofeng covered his forehead and looked at the two people helplessly: "Tell me, why should I take you two with me?"

Xiang Xiehong answered without hesitation: "How could such a major event go unrecorded? If I were to record this battle, it would surely shock the entire Jingjiang." There was a determined light in his eyes, as if he had already seen the magnificent chapter he had recorded.

Luo Huajun lowered his head in shame: "Master, please let me go. I... I also want to contribute to the country." His voice became smaller and smaller, but the determination in it could not be ignored. Looking at the two people in front of him, Lin Xiaofeng took a deep breath. He knew that this expedition was not only about the fate of the country, but also about the future of every Jingjiang citizen. Although these two people had their own shortcomings and deficiencies, their enthusiasm and determination could not be ignored.

"Okay." He finally nodded, "Just follow me. But remember, you must obey orders and don't cause trouble for me."

Lin Xiaofeng sat in the study, deep in thought. His eyes flashed with a sharp light, as if analyzing every possible detail. Xiang Xiehong has been in charge of the newspaper for many years. His experience and knowledge are undoubtedly above everyone else. Lin Xiaofeng knew this very well. The emperor's personal expedition to the west, such a major event, really needs a person with outstanding ability to record it. And Xiang Xiehong is undoubtedly the best candidate.

"Okay." Lin Xiaofeng finally spoke, and his eyes turned to Luo Huajun beside him, "You come with me, but you must abide by the rules."

Luo Huajun looked a little gloomy, and he whispered, "I am a soldier, and the battlefield is where I should go. I have lived a muddled life in the first half of my life, and I don't want to be like this before I die...Brother Lin, to be honest, I have a son, but he doesn't recognize me now."

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng's eyes flashed with understanding: "It's nothing. I haven't raised a child for a day, so I'm not a good father. We all need to do something big to make our children look up to us."

He looked Luo Huajun up and down, and asked with some concern: "Is your body... okay? Don't tell me you've been drained out."

Luo Huajun smiled calmly: "I have stopped whoring for a year and there is nothing wrong with my body. I was young and ignorant before and wasted too much time. Now I know the meaning of life."

"After I quit, I found myself welcoming a whole new life. Whether I was practicing martial arts or fishing, I could concentrate on it without being disturbed by the outside world... It can be said that I found myself again." Luo Huajun's tone was full of determination and confidence.

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but exclaimed: "I never thought that you have reached such a level."

At this time, Xiang Xiehong also glanced at Luo Huajun and asked doubtfully: "You...can't do it?"

Luo Huajun was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "Ah...you too?"

Xiang Xiehong nodded: "Hmm..."

Lin Xiaofeng's expression was a little dull. He looked at the two people in front of him and felt a little incredible: "You are so calm about this kind of thing now? Don't look at me, I am in very good health."

Xiang Xiehong pondered and said, "At our age, we have long passed the stage of knowing our destiny. In fact, this is not a bad thing. After that, our hearts will be as calm as water, calm and at ease, and we will be able to let go of everything and be completely free and easy. This will reduce one of the shortcomings of human nature."

"The most important thing for a man is his career. Now, I can devote myself to my career wholeheartedly. So, this is a good thing, especially for those of us who are passionate about pursuing success and fame, this is the beginning of greatness." Xiang Xiehong's words are full of philosophy and deep thought.

Luo Huajun also folded his arms in agreement, closed his eyes and nodded: "That's right, from now on there will be no more constraints, I will be completely free and at ease. I have my own way in the world, and I am above everything."

"It's all my fault that I didn't understand the true meaning of life when I was young and went astray. Today I know who I am." His tone was full of relief and open-mindedness.

Lin Xiaofeng covered his face and said in a muffled voice: "Alright, alright, you two can discuss life experiences later. Wait for me to notify you to go out to sea with me, and go home if you have nothing else to do." He really didn't want to listen any more. He was afraid that he would start to feel inferior because of his health...
Luo Huajun and Xiang Xiehong smiled at each other, stood up, clasped their fists, and said goodbye.

As the night deepened, the stars outside the princess's mansion shone brightly. Xiang Xiehong and Luo Huajun stood side by side, looking up at the starry sky.

"Old Xie, it seems that there is no need for a civil servant like you to rush to take notes on the battlefield, right?" Luo Huajun asked.

Xiang Xiehong smiled and said, "They don't remember as well as I do. Besides, I can also watch the master. Who can tell the situation on the battlefield?" He paused and continued, "What about you? With your current physique, I'm afraid you can't beat those young people."

Luo Huajun smiled bitterly and said, "What's the point of doing it? My Kung Fu is outdated. No one will learn my Kung Fu from the battlefield anymore. We will use guns and cannons in the future. Even Xie Hongxin doesn't practice swords anymore."

"Since Xie Hongxin is going to protect the master this time, how can I not go?" Luo Huajun's tone was full of determination. "Besides, I don't want anything to happen to the master. He gave me a second life."

Xiang Xiehong raised his head and murmured, "A second life... In Yangqu County, everyone has one..."

The two fell into a brief silence. Suddenly, Xiang Xiehong bumped his shoulder into Luo Huajun and whispered, "Hey, when did you start?"

Luo Huajun was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "About a year ago... he suddenly became inoperable. I thought people aged slowly, but it turns out that aging happens in an instant... What about you? When did you die?"

Xiang Xiehong said with emotion: "About half a year ago. I no longer have those worldly desires." He paused and continued, "Can you still shrink back? Don't scare me, wouldn't that make me a eunuch?"

Luo Huajun smiled bitterly and said, "I asked the doctor, this is normal." He lifted the hem of his clothes to reveal his condition, "See?"

Xiang Xiehong widened his eyes and said in surprise: "Oh my God, it's true!" Then they both fell silent at the same time.

The next morning, the atmosphere in the Qianqing Palace was solemn and dignified. Lin Xiaofeng sat in front of Li Dexian and said solemnly, "What do you think, Your Majesty?"

Li Dexian picked up the memorial in front of him and smiled wickedly: "Need I say more? I have been looking forward to this day for too long!" His eyes were flashing with anticipation and excitement.

"Then when is Your Majesty going to set off?" Lin Xiaofeng continued to ask.

"At the earliest, half a month, and at the latest, one month." Li Dexian muttered, "My father told me about this yesterday. He hopes that the crown prince will be the regent and take care of the country. I think this is the most appropriate way to deal with it. All the big and small things on hand should be handed over to the crown prince so that he can get familiar with it as soon as possible." He looked at Lin Xiaofeng, "But you, my father said you want to go too. I think you should not go."

Li Dexian's tone was full of worry. "Old Lin, it's not that I look down on you. If something happens to you on the battlefield, how can I live? Father can't live without you. I see him running to Yangqu County every few days, looking radiant all day long. Why don't you stay at home and wait for my triumphant return? Isn't that wonderful?"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled and waved his hand to reject his proposal: "Your Majesty, there is no need to mention this matter again. My father has appointed me to accompany Your Majesty to the war, and I will be accompanied by two thousand carefully trained Jinyiwei."

"Jinyiwei?" A trace of doubt flashed in Li Dexian's eyes. "Why do you bring 2,000 Jinyiwei? Ferrero and the Holy City have already stationed troops, plus the number of people in the fleet this time, it should be enough. Besides, there are 5,000 Jinyiwei in total, and I know the distribution of these 5,000 people. When did you train your 2,000 people?"

Lin Xiaofeng explained: "This is all what father wanted. In Yangqu County, we selected 2,000 soldiers to serve as the Jinyiwei. In fact, there are now more than 7,000 Jinyiwei. It's just that father didn't want Your Majesty to know about it in advance. He wanted to wait until we go out to sea to show this special force to Your Majesty as a surprise."

"Surprise?" Li Dexian looked at him suspiciously, "I always feel that there is something wrong here. Are you and father hiding something from me? He always goes to Yangqu County for no reason."

Lin Xiaofeng just smiled and said nothing, which made Li Dexian feel strange and itchy. He began to think about it and asked Lao Lin about it after he went out to sea. There must be something fishy. Maybe his father was hiding it from him this time!
After thinking for a while, Li Dexian said frankly: "Since you don't want to say it, I will wait for you to speak up. This matter has not been announced to the ministers yet, and I don't plan to announce it at the court meeting tomorrow. Although my father had already made an order to abdicate, after all, so much time has passed."

"If I go out to sea rashly, I will definitely encounter collective opposition. You stay here, I will call them one by one, and we will defeat them one by one to avoid further trouble later. What do you think?"

"Your Majesty is wise, I will obey your order!" Lin Xiaofeng bowed and responded, with a gleam of light in his eyes. The prelude to this war has slowly begun, and he will witness this historic moment with the emperor.

As Li Dexian thought, there were still obstacles to going out to sea. However, Lin Xiaofeng was well prepared. He knew that the real challenge did not come from those important officials who had been dealt with, but from this unknown journey itself.

With the support of Emperor Jingjiang, it only took Lin Xiaofeng one day to talk to the key figures in the court again and consolidate the foundation for the expedition. As for other officials with lower positions and less important responsibilities, their opinions could no longer influence the overall situation.

Time flies. Twenty days later, the fleet at Jiangling Port is ready to go. Five mighty ironclad ships stand tall and proud, like giant beasts on the sea, leading the huge fleet. On the sea, supply ships are as dense as stars, and they will provide necessary material support.

Hundreds of officials gathered at the port, their figures cast long shadows under the reflection of the morning sun. They gathered behind Emperor Jingjiang, like stars surrounding the moon. Beside Emperor Jingjiang, Li Hanmiao, Wang Jingwen and others accompanied him, their faces full of determination and expectation.

Li Dexian was dressed in military uniform, looking heroic. He and Lin Xiaofeng stood side by side, like two pillars supporting the future of Dayu. Beside them was a large group of soldiers accompanying them. Every soldier was in high spirits, with a desire for the upcoming battle in their eyes.

Emperor Jingjiang walked slowly in front of the two of them. He looked up at the huge ship that seemed to cover the sky and the sun, and felt very emotional. He seemed to see the future of Dayu. In this vast ocean, a new generation will surpass the old ones, and they will write their own legends.

"Dexian, I have only one thing to say in this battle: proceed steadily and cautiously. As long as you don't rush and rush, you will surely win." The voice of Emperor Jingjiang echoed in the sea breeze, and every word seemed to hit everyone's heart.

Li Dexian nodded solemnly, his eyes firm and resolute: "Don't worry, father, this is exactly what I want. Over the years, we have almost figured out the church's hot weapons and equipment. Within five years, I will be able to defeat the enemy and return!"

Emperor Jingjiang nodded again, his eyes wandering over the faces of Li Dexian and Lin Xiaofeng, as if he wanted to engrave their appearance deeply in his heart. He reminded them again: "You know what's going on, so I won't say any more. You must keep my words in mind. You can get on the boat first, I have something to tell Xiaofeng."

Li Dexian patted Lin Xiaofeng's shoulder heavily, which was a tacit understanding and encouragement between comrades. He waved to everyone and turned to board the mighty ship. The rest of the troops followed closely behind, their steps firm and powerful.

Emperor Jingjiang watched Li Dexian's back disappear on the deck, then he turned his gaze to Lin Xiaofeng: "Five years... He said it would take five years to conquer it. It seems that Dexian is indeed prepared to take it step by step. But five years is too long, I can't wait."

Lin Xiaofeng asked tentatively: "Then how long do you think is appropriate?" He was well aware of Emperor Jingjiang's ambitions and his desire for victory.

"Five months." After pondering for a moment, Emperor Jingjiang gave a clear time limit, "Finish the fight early and go home early, can you do it?" He stared at Lin Xiaofeng with burning eyes, as if waiting for a promise.

Lin Xiaofeng frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then shook his head and said, "It seems not possible." It's not that he didn't want to meet the expectations of Emperor Jingjiang, but he was well aware of the complexity and uncertainty of war.

Emperor Jingjiang flicked his sleeves and showed a look of dissatisfaction on his face: "You are so useless! I personally helped you supervise the military training, and those Jinyiwei have long been the elite among the elite. If I went there myself, I would return triumphantly in less than three months!" His words revealed his expectations and encouragement for Lin Xiaofeng.

Lin Xiaofeng hesitated for a moment and finally spoke: "In fact, according to my son's idea, it is not a good strategy to advance step by step." He looked up at Emperor Jingjiang, his eyes gleaming with wisdom, "We have the Razor Society as an insider, and we can leak a lot of intelligence to the other side. Through a small defeat to seek a decisive battle, this strategy may end the war faster."

"Once this battle is won, the church will have no chance of recovering. And we can truly demonstrate our military power overseas and shock other countries." Lin Xiaofeng became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he had seen the dawn of victory. "If we proceed step by step, the effect will probably be much worse. Besides..." He paused, as if thinking about how to word it.

This is indeed a good plan, fast and effective, but it has some risks and is uncontrollable. After listening to it, Emperor Jingjiang nodded repeatedly to show his agreement: "What's more? Go on." He couldn't wait to know Lin Xiaofeng's complete plan.

Lin Xiaofeng took a deep breath and slowly expressed his thoughts: "Besides, it's rare for me to go out, I want to take this opportunity to travel." He showed a yearning look on his face, "It's rare for me to go abroad, and I am the main contributor to the opening of the West Sea. If I don't take this opportunity to travel, wouldn't it be a waste of my life?" As soon as he finished speaking, a gust of sea breeze blew his hair into a mess. But this did not affect the determination and expectation in his eyes.

However, Emperor Jingjiang interrupted his reverie with a frown on his face: "How dare you! This is war! Even if we have a complete advantage, we must not let down our guard! Arrogance will kill you!" He shouted, his tone full of worry and severity, "You have always been cautious, but you must be doubly careful when you are overseas!" Emperor Jingjiang's eyes were slightly red as he spoke, unable to hide his worry, as if he had foreseen the difficulties and dangers and life and death separation in the future. For an emperor who controls the world, abdication at the pinnacle of power is certainly uncomfortable, but what is even more difficult for him to accept is that Lin Xiaofeng and Li Dexian, who are as close as his sons, are about to travel across the ocean and face danger.

Lin Xiaofeng was moved by the concern and care of Emperor Jingjiang. His expression was stern, and he said in a deep voice: "I will remember your father's teachings." Although his voice was not loud, it was full of determination and strength. He knew that he had an important mission and responsibility, and he could not live up to the expectations and trust of Emperor Jingjiang. At the same time, he had to work harder for his own safety and the happiness of his family.

Seeing Lin Xiaofeng's solemn promise, Emperor Jingjiang's worries were slightly relieved. He patted Lin Xiaofeng on the shoulder with relief: "Okay! Go! Remember to stay away from the battlefield and protect yourself." He reminded again, "If Dexian can win a big victory and defeat the church, I believe his future achievements will surpass me." When he said this, a trace of expectation and pride flashed in his eyes. Because he knew that his son and Lin Xiaofeng were both outstanding talents, and they would definitely be able to create a more brilliant future!

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng smiled and responded: "It is extremely difficult to surpass my father. In the eyes of this son, no ancient sage emperor can compare to my father." Although his words contained some flattery, they were mostly out of admiration and respect from the heart. Because Emperor Jingjiang was indeed a wise and powerful emperor with outstanding achievements, and he left a strong mark in the history of Dayu.

Emperor Jingjiang was secretly delighted by Lin Xiaofeng's words, but he still maintained a serious expression on the surface: "Be careful." He reminded, as if he didn't want Lin Xiaofeng to be too proud and complacent. "Although this battle is important, your safety is more important. Remember not to be greedy for merit and take risks!" His voice was full of concern.

"I understand, your son." Lin Xiaofeng responded seriously and turned his gaze to his beloved wife Li Hanmiao beside him. "Madam, you should spend more time with father after I leave." He gently instructed, "Father likes to live in Yangqu County for a long time. You can visit him often and chat with him." He knew that Li Hanmiao was a smart and considerate woman, and would be able to take good care of Emperor Jingjiang for him.

"In addition, there is another extremely important thing I want to entrust to you." Lin Xiaofeng suddenly remembered something important, and his expression became solemn. "There is a warehouse next to the east wing of our house. Remember to submit the memorials in the warehouse to father every day starting from one month later." He explained in detail the importance and specific practices of this matter. "Those are all memorials of greeting written by me. There are enough for father to read for two years without repeating. Remember to submit them in order, and pay attention to the classification and handling of special holiday versions." He was afraid that Li Hanmiao would make mistakes or miss some details.

After listening to her husband's explanation, Li Hanmiao felt a little confused: "Is it necessary to do this after going out to sea?" She asked puzzledly, "You used to write me love letters and say sweet words often! How come now you even prepare a letter of greeting to the emperor in advance?" There was a hint of ridicule and jealousy in her words. She glared at Lin Xiaofeng and said angrily.

When Lin Xiaofeng was young, he often wrote love letters and said sweet words to Li Hanmiao, but since he got married, especially in recent years, he has become increasingly busy, so he has done less and less. Now, he has put the energy he put into writing love letters to write a greeting letter to Emperor Jingjiang, which makes Li Hanmiao feel a little bit amused.

However, Lin Xiaofeng explained seriously: "You know, I haven't seen my parents since I left them in my twenties. Whenever I see Hongli and the others, I always think of my biological parents. The regret and longing are indescribable." His voice was low and full of emotion, "So, I don't want to let myself have any negligence or regrets towards my father. These greetings are like my greetings and reports to him every day. I hope that in this way, I can make up for some of the regrets that I can't be with him in person." (End of this chapter)