The Ming Dynasty’s Prodigal Son - Chapter 1858

[1858. Chapter 1768: Dinghaibubo, aiming for thousands of miles]

Miles The carriage is swaying, but it is not entering the palace.

This made Fang Jifan panic.

Because this is obviously heading towards Tianjin Wei.

Tianjin Guard…

No…

At this time, it should be…

Fang Jifan patted the door and wanted to struggle, but the eunuchs and guards outside did not dare to respond and just walked forward in a hurry.

Fang Jifan gritted his teeth and said it anyway…

He suddenly realized that he had no temper at all.

When dawn first appeared, the sky turned white.

This carriage has arrived at Dagu Port.

Outside Dagu Port, ironclad ships appeared on the ocean one after another.

One of the songs is “The Scum of the World, Wang Bu Shi”. The huge bow is flush with the pier. The carriage passes directly over the trestle, without giving Fang Jifan a chance to get off at the port. Instead, it passes directly through the bridge connecting the trestle and the warship. Get on board.

And then…the door was unlocked.

Fang Jifan got out of the car angrily.

The old eunuch had already prostrated himself, and dozens of guards were also kneeling on the ground, just kowtowing.

At this time, I finally heard a familiar voice, and saw Zhu Houzhao, dressed in navy uniform, coming towards me with open arms and a smile on his face: “Hahahahaha…Old Fang, I knew it. I said I was sick.” , you must be unprepared, you see, I really have a clever plan.”

Fang Jifan turned around and wanted to run away. Anyway, it is safer to get off the boat first. It is better for him to stand at the port and wave. Wearing a plain hat, he waved goodbye to his disciples, disciples, grandchildren or relatives on the ship who were about to sail away!

Even if necessary, Fang Jifan didn’t mind shedding a few hot tears, beating his chest and feet, and shouting hysterically with a choked voice, “You must come back safely…” But

… Fang Jifan didn’t want to board the ship, I don’t want to be the one being sent off.

He turned around.

It seemed that Zhu Houzhao had already been prepared.

Dozens of guards had already blocked Fang Jifan, and the bridge connecting the trestle was demolished.

Fang Jifan: “…”

Zhu Houzhao stepped forward quickly and hugged Fang Jifan: “Old Fang, Old Fang, don’t be excited. I am the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, and you are the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. Today there is a stubborn bandit who is showing off his evil deeds. On the sea, how can I and you just sit back and watch? We must personally recruit the traitors and kill them all. If you come here, come and follow me! Come on, come on, follow me! Let’s set sail…today…we’ll burn coal and set sail. We won’t come back until we destroy the Huns.”

He gave an order, and whistles started to sound one after another on the ship!

These were the voices conveying orders to each other. Then, the hull began to move slowly, and the tow boat was slowly pulled out of the military port. Black smoke billowed from the huge chimney, and the hull began to tremble. The tow boat untied the iron rope and separated from each other… …

Fang Jifan held on to the iron railing.

I stared at the land getting further and further away with my eyes wide open. I saw the people on the shore were dark. After a closer look, they all took off their hats and scarves and waved to this side. I don’t know if they were crying or not. …Fang Jifan wanted to cry.

At this time, he turned back to look at Zhu Houzhao and said: “Your Majesty, you are too ridiculous. Does your Majesty know the consequences of doing this?”

“I don’t know.” Zhu Houzhao’s answer was simple!

“The Ming Dynasty cannot live without His Majesty.” Fang Jifan said with excitement.

“But…” Zhu Houzhao said: “But you said yourself that I am God’s biological son. God will always protect me and can turn danger into safety in any matter. Is this what you said? You also said… I am extremely smart. , both civil and military, no one can compare with me for three thousand years. Isn’t this what you said? So… I am just going to beg the thief, what danger will there be?”

Fang Jifan: “…”

Does this count as moving ?

Hit yourself in the foot with a stone?

Fang Jifan said sadly: “I am not concerned about your majesty’s safety, but… the people of the world cannot live without your majesty. Without your majesty, all the subjects in the world will be like losing their father.”

Zhu Houzhao said with a straight face: “This It’s easy, I have a prince.”

Fang Jifan gritted his teeth and said: “His Royal Highness is still young.”

Zhu Houzhao immediately said: “No, you always praise the prince for his intelligence and that he is the best among people. Besides, this prince was taught by you and he followed. You have read books for so many years, why have you forgotten? If the prince cannot even handle such a small matter as supervising the country, this is your crime of deceiving the emperor. Think about it, what the emperor and I have done to you. “Xin Zhong, I gave the prince to you, but you let him become a fool?”

Fang Jifan tried his best to tilt his head, at least to look cute, after all… cute people are not too lucky.

Then he nodded seriously: “Your Highness, I think you will be able to help protect the country.”

“That’s right.” Zhu Houzhao then raised his eyebrows again and said happily: “I only want to do one thing in my life. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make great achievements like that of the champion. Lao Fang, why are you still hesitating here? How can a man live and die relying on his father’s shadow? Children and grandchildren all look up to him. “

“Your Majesty said it quite easily, but Chen Zhen’s family has a title and countless property to inherit, so he can really live in a dream…” Fang Jifan complained in his heart, because his family really has one. ox.

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand: “Okay, don’t be nagging, the ship has sailed, just accept your fate! Come to the command cabin, I will show you the plan.”

Fang Jifan had no choice but to look back at the disappearing land with a look of reluctance before he started to move!

The twelve armored ships spread out in the shape of wild geese, slowly heading south. The bows of the ships cut through the sea, and the waves rolled furiously, slapping against the hulls. There was still smoke billowing in the sky. Standing on the deck, it seemed that you could feel it. Below the deck, the iron-clad heart of the armored ship continuously delivers energy.

Not long after, Fang Jifan came to the command cabin and found that… everyone here was old acquaintances.

Xu Jing looked at his mentor with a look of shame.

Liu Jin hid in the corner with a blushing face.

Only Zhu Houzhao had spread out the map in front of the command podium.

He looked at Fang Jifan and said: “We have already calculated our days, Lao Fang, if your plan is completed, then… we will arrive in the Mediterranean Sea in eight months, and here… After we get there, we need to rely on At night, he passed through the strait, and then ambush in this area, and then…”

At this point, he took out a ruler and drew on the map, which was densely packed with numbers marked by Zhu Houzhao.

This must be a bloody battle.

Testing the combat effectiveness of this new fleet.

Of course, it also tests whether Xu Jing and Fang Jifan’s plan to lure the enemy can succeed.

After all… the supply of the ironclad ship is special, and ordinary ports cannot supply it at all. In other words… they arrive in the Franconian sea area and stay for two months at most. If they cannot find the main force of the opponent’s fleet in two months, they will If they were to be annihilated in one fell swoop, then… they would have to return and then rush to West Kunlun Continent, a port under the control of the Ming Dynasty, for repairs.

And by that time, the fleet will have been discovered by the enemy. Once the Invincible Fleet notices something strange, breaks it into pieces, and adopts a harassment strategy, the entire armored fleet will fall into a very passive situation.

As for this voyage…the imperial court had been preparing for half a year, and not only the ports along the way were ready for supplies.

Before the armored fleet set off, a fleet composed of dozens of ships of the Ningbo Navy also set off first.

They pull a large amount of supplies in front of the ironclad fleet, which can temporarily provide supplies for the ironclad fleet, and at the same time open a way forward. If they encounter scattered enemy ships, they can attack first to prevent the ironclad ship’s surprise attack from being leaked.

In addition to the thousands of sailors, helmsmen, and gunners on the ship, there was also an elite infantry unit of the First Army, totaling four thousand people. The number was not large, but it was enough to win by surprise.

As for specialized medical staff, a large number of cans, a large number of medicines, and even health personnel responsible for ship health are all available.

These… are all money, and countless silvers have been consumed. If he can’t succeed in the battle… Fang Jifan feels that he can jump into the sea.

Zhu Houzhao described his plan in detail, appearing very serious. Occasionally Xu Jing supplemented it, and Fang Jifan just watched the excitement. When he thought that he left without saying goodbye and did not know what happened on the land, he couldn’t help but want to Jump into the sea and escape.

Fortunately, the sense of justice in his heart and the righteousness in his heart stopped Fang Jifan. Fang Jifan was a man of three views and righteousness. He was still determined to go to the dark side with the lunatic Zhu Houzhao!

It will be night.

The dim sunset left only an afterimage on the sea level.

The sparkling sea water seemed to have become calmer. Fang Jifan was sitting on the deck, while Zhu Houzhao was standing. He crossed his hands and looked at the setting sun, which shot into his eyes. Deep in his eyes, it seemed as if With the hope that only the newborn sun can have.

“Old Fang, look at how beautiful this sea is. Not many people can see such beautiful scenery. When the emperor went to sea, he must have seen such a scenery. At that time, he didn’t know… what was in his heart What are you thinking? If he knew that I was out at sea at this moment, he would definitely be very angry.”

Fang Jifan nodded and said, “Yes, if he knew that his beloved son-in-law Chenglong Kuai was also tied up. “You

must vomit three liters of blood on the ship.”

“You should be happy and don’t keep a straight face. There are so many people on this ship looking at me and you. Only when we have courage do they have courage. As a general, you must remain calm at all times. Even if the knife is about to be placed on your neck, or you are about to pee your pants, you must still raise your face and deal with it calmly. “

At this point, Zhu Houzhao squatted down and held Fang Jifan in his hand. His face rose, like this… Fang Jifan was made into a smiling face, and Zhu Houzhao said: “Because everyone is afraid, that’s why we have to be fearless. Do you understand, do you understand?”

(End of this chapter) )