Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Fang Zheng's eyes darted around, and he fabricated a story: "Actually, when I was on Prince Wu's ship, I saw a map that contained some information about the West, and Prince Wu personally explained it to me."

Emperor Jing asked doubtfully, "Oh? Why didn't you mention this earlier? Tell me about it."

Fang Zheng cleared his throat and said, "Actually, I can't confirm whether what he said was true, and that map was too old, and the drawings were really messy. So, I didn't want to talk about things I wasn't sure about."

"According to Prince Wu, the West is not a land of barbarians, but has its own unique culture. The map recorded that the largest country in the West is called Ancient Rome, and the emperor is called Caesar the Great. Originally, the West was also divided, but Caesar the Great was a peerless hero who conquered the East and subdued the West, achieving great military exploits and building a vast empire."

"But after the empire was stabilized, there were still worries about foreign troubles. Caesar the Great spared no effort to use the power of the whole country to build fortifications on the northeastern border, called the Macedonian Line. At the same time, he built a large tomb for himself, called the Pyramid overseas, which was made of countless stacked giant stones, symbolizing a place for the soul to rest. Both projects required tens of thousands of laborers!"

"With these two great burdens pressing down, the common people suffered unspeakably... So, they rose up in rebellion. Caesar the Great died on the way before he could personally lead the army... The country was in turmoil, and Caesar the Great originally left a will ordering his eldest son, Arthas, to ascend the throne. But although this man was talented, he was too honest and simple. In a moment of carelessness, his own brother, Thrall, colluded with his personal eunuch to forge the will and usurp the throne."

"Fortunately, Arthas escaped far away under the cover of his retainers."

Li Yuanzhao listened with fascination, his imagination running wild.

Emperor Jing closed his eyes and nodded. Although the names were a bit strange, as an emperor himself, he felt a sense of recognition.

"At this time, General Sauron, under Caesar the Great, saw that the situation was unstable, so he led his two generals, Dumbledore and Kratos, with an army of 50,000 Spartans, intending to rebel in the name of clearing the emperor's side. From then on, heroes from all over the world rose up."

"Thrall was a good-for-nothing, and before he could react, Sauron had taken the emperor hostage to command the nobles."

"Humph! This Sauron is ambitious and should be killed!" Emperor Jing snorted coldly.

"Your Majesty, I haven't finished yet." Seeing that Emperor Jing was engrossed in the story, Fang Zheng was overjoyed.

Damn it, I didn't study history well and I've forgotten almost everything. Now I can only dig out everything in my head and piece it together!

"Although Sauron gained the upper hand, Arthas, the eldest son of Rome, still had appeal abroad. The imperial treasure of the palace, the Nadia Treasure, was also carried with him! Countless loyal and righteous men followed him."

"The empire was thus torn apart. Arthas was based in Stormwind City, occupying two provinces, Azeroth and Northrend. He had 200,000 Hobbit warriors, 100,000 Nephalem, and the top strategist Gandalf to advise him."

"The two forces fought for more than ten years, and finally Sauron gained the upper hand, captured Arthas, and killed him under the guise of a shipwreck. But this man was extremely hypocritical, claiming to be a loyal minister, and finally used a mutiny to seize the throne."

"After taking control of the empire, Sauron summoned his meritorious officials and, at a banquet, forced the ministers to hand over their military power through coercion and inducement."

"In the end, after his two capable generals handed over their military power, Dumbledore was beheaded and Kratos was exiled. Sauron changed Rome to the British Empire... I don't know what happened after that."

"I heard from Prince Wu that this is all old history, I don't know how many years ago. Now the West has returned to a state of fragmentation."

"These things are really messy, and I've just said everything today!"

After speaking, Fang Zheng wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

Everything in my head has been dug out and pieced together!

Moreover, it's reasonable. If there are loopholes, I'll just say I don't remember clearly or I remembered it wrong.

Emperor Jing frowned, feeling that something was wrong... As for what was wrong, he couldn't say.

He changed his mind and asked, "You can remember so many messy names?"

"Your Majesty, the names of these foreigners are just so messy. I'm more sensitive to these fancy things, so I remember them fairly clearly. I heard it from Prince Wu, so I definitely remember it correctly. If you don't believe me, Your Majesty can test me!"

Emperor Jing waved his hand and sighed, with a hint of confusion in his tone: "According to you, these foreign countries in the West can't really be considered barbarians... But is this true?"

"Your Majesty, I can't verify whether it's true or not." Fang Zheng's heart was pounding.

It's really exciting to pin this lie on my father-in-law's head.

But as long as I can get him interested in overseas affairs, it's all worth it!

"Heh, let's just assume it's true for now... Interesting, interesting. I would like to meet this Caesar the Great, but unfortunately he is already dead. But people like Sauron are hypocritical and cunning. Since he has already seized military power, why should he be so heavy-handed, wouldn't that chill the hearts of the subjects of the world? He is truly short-sighted! And he dares to call it the British Empire."

"Simply arrogant!" Emperor Jing said disdainfully.

"Your Majesty is mighty. A mere Sauron is like the firefly of rotten grass, how can he compare to Your Majesty, the bright moon in the sky!" Fang Zheng seized the opportunity and offered his flattery.

"Father, according to what Lao Fang said, the West has a deep foundation, so we must take precautions in advance!" Li Yuanzhao was extremely excited.

I almost shouted it out!

I'll ask Lao Fang in detail later... What Spartans and Hobbits, these foreigners have a lot of tricks!

"Your Majesty, what I know about Western history is just these things. Although I don't know if they are true or false, surely not all of them are false!"

"So I think, so many years have passed in the West, it is unlikely that they have regressed, right?" Fang Zheng asked, while carefully observing Emperor Jing's expression.

Emperor Jing nodded and remained silent.

If you say it's false, it's described with great detail and certainty, even the names are there, and the Nadia Treasure of the country is mentioned.

But if you say it's not false... the more you think about it, the more awkward it feels, perhaps it's just an unfamiliarity with overseas culture!

Fang Zheng tentatively asked: "What are Your Majesty's thoughts? Do you intend to send a ship to the West to investigate? I also found a large amount of silk and porcelain on Prince Wu's ship, and it is said that these things are worth more than gold in the West!"

"If it's true, then our ordinary things can be exchanged for gold and silver mountains overseas!"

"...It's not impossible." Emperor Jing hesitated.

If there really is such a country, it is not yet known whether they are friends or foes. But we should at least understand their situation.

"Sending a fleet out is certainly possible, but opening the sea is not possible for the time being." Emperor Jing glanced at Fang Zheng meaningfully and continued: "I know that you won't give up until you hit a wall. Sending a fleet to explore unknown lands is understandable, but opening the sea is a major matter."

Fang Zheng nodded and said: "Your Majesty is right. However, I believe that if only the imperial court goes to sea, the strength will be far from enough."

"If the noble families and civilian forces are fully mobilized, we may be able to reap huge profits!"

Emperor Jing looked at Fang Zheng and said seriously: "There is no need to say any more to me. If you have the ability, go and persuade others!"

Fang Zheng's heart suddenly shook!

It's settled!

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

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