allonlinenovel Chapter 230 The Angry Envoy of Southern Fujian
Chapter 230 The Angry Envoy of Southern Fujian
"You should also step back."
Li Zixiong waved his hand, signaling Zhou Ting to leave.
"Yes."
After Zhou Ting left, only the father and son were left in the study.
"Father, since the enemy is so powerful, shouldn't we be more cautious?"
Li Shenghao said worriedly.
"Cautious? Cautious about what?"
"This is our southern Fujian coast. This is our southern Fujian territory."
"Even if it really is the Daqian Fleet, we cannot be afraid."
"As for the big ships and cannons, they're probably all lies! How could there be such a large warship and such powerful cannons?"
Li Zixiong said excitedly.
"Father, are you saying that Lieutenant General Zhou lied?"
Li Shenghao asked.
"Well, thank you very much, Your Highness."
Kim Hyo-joo nodded repeatedly, secretly happy.
The reason why she didn't return to Silla on the ship was, of course, because she was reluctant to leave, reluctant to leave Ningquan.
After Ning Quan finished talking to her that day, Kim Hyo Joo felt relieved.
But then things changed.
To the extent that later on, Kim Hyo-joo would feel uneasy and unwell if she didn't see Ning Quan for a day.
This made Kim Hyo-joo realize that she might have fallen in love with Ning Quan.
So even though the food issue had been settled, she didn't want to leave.
She wanted to stay with Ning Quan, even if it was just for a few days.
Ning Quan probably knew what Kim Hyo Joo was thinking.
But he won't show it.
Kim Hyo-joo is exactly like his ex-girlfriend. It would be a lie to say that Ning Quan doesn't like her.
Otherwise, Ning Quan would not help her.
But Ning Quan also thought about this very clearly, and he knew that things like this should be left to fate.
If Kim Hyo-joo is willing, he would certainly be happy to do so.
If someone doesn't want to, he won't force them.
Times are changing and people are changing too.
This is not the time before he traveled through time. He is already used to seeing beautiful women and has enjoyed different types of women.
The more beautiful women he sees, the stronger his resistance will naturally be. He will naturally not force others unless they take the initiative to throw themselves into his arms.
Therefore, Ning Quan never deliberately approached her again.
The two of them returned to the Tamsui government office together, each with their own thoughts.
Then, Kim Hyo-joo returned to the backyard.
Ning Quan called Jia Xu to discuss the memorial and the possible reaction of the court with him.
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the other side.
Southern Fujian, Quanzhou City.
In a study in the residence of the Southern Fujian Jiedushi, a middle-aged man stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back, looking at the scenery outside.
This person was Li Zixiong, the governor of Southern Fujian.
Li Zixiong is over seventy years old this year and has served as the governor of southern Fujian for forty years.
Despite this, he was still energetic and had a rosy face.
Opposite Li Zixiong stood a middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man was wearing a blue robe and a purple jade crown on his head. He was tall and straight, with a slightly dark complexion.
This person is Li Zixiong’s eldest son Li Shenghao, and the future governor of Southern Fujian.
"Father, the drought situation shows no signs of improvement."
"We don't have much food left. If there is no more food replenishment, people's morale will probably be unstable..." Li Shenghao reported.
“Well…I know about this.”
"But where can we get food now? If all else fails, we can order the navy to intercept the food supply at sea. No matter whose fleet it is, as long as there is food, we will seize it all."
Li Zihao said in a deep voice.
"Intercepting the grain ship?"
"Father, I'm afraid this isn't appropriate. If we do this, our reputation will be ruined, and it will easily provoke reactions from Daqian, Japan, and the countries of Southeast Asia."
Li Shenghao quickly reminded.
"Sheng'er, I understand everything you said."
"But at this point, how can we care about so many things? Are we just going to watch the people starve to death?"
"At most, we can differentiate our targets and only attack small and medium-sized fleets."
Li Zixiong said.
"I understand what you mean, father."
Li Shenghao nodded slightly.
He also understood that his father was right.
"Report to the governor, something terrible has happened."
At this time, a burst of footsteps came.
I saw a guard hurried into the study.
"what happened?"
Hearing what the guard said, Li Zixiong frowned.
"Your Excellency, the Jiedushi, our First Fleet engaged an unknown fleet in the coastal waters and was severely defeated. Admiral Chen Liang was killed in the battle. Only one warship of the First Fleet escaped, and the rest were completely destroyed."
"What!"
Hearing this, Li Zixiong was shocked.
Li Shenghao's face was also filled with horror.
The First Fleet is the absolute main force of the Southern Fujian Navy. Even if it encounters the Daqian Fleet, it will not be at a disadvantage. How could it be defeated by a fleet of unknown forces?
"What force dares to be so arrogant? Where are those who escaped?"
Li Zixiong asked in a deep voice.
"Reporting to the governor, General Zhou Ting has escaped and is waiting outside the door."
"Let him in quickly."
Li Zixiong ordered.
“Here!”
Soon, a young man of medium build and thin cheeks walked in.
This person was Lieutenant General Zhou Ting of the First Fleet, the only general who escaped back.
"Zhou Ting pays his respects to the Jiedushi!"
As soon as Zhou Ting came in, he knelt on the ground and kowtowed in fear.
"What happened? Tell me in detail."
Li Zixiong asked angrily.
"Yes, Lord Jiedushi."
"I was on a routine patrol at sea with Lord Chen Liang and discovered a fleet of a hundred ships, escorted by more than a dozen warships."
"According to custom, Lord Chen Liang led the navy to intercept and collect tolls, but ended up engaging in a battle with the enemy."
"After half an hour of fierce fighting, the navy was completely annihilated, and Lord Chen Liang was also killed, while the enemy remained unscathed."
Zhou Ting said in a trembling voice.
"How is this possible? The other party actually has such strength?"
"Besides, even if you can't defeat us, can't you escape?"
Li Zixiong said in disbelief.
It is very difficult to completely wipe out the enemy in a naval battle.
If you can't win, just turn around and run away.
"Sir, the situation was this: we were very close and ready for hand-to-hand combat..."
Zhou Ting recounted the battle.
"You mean, the other side has powerful artillery?"
"Yes, sir. The enemy's artillery was extremely powerful. After only two shots, Master Chen's flagship was blown to pieces, and Master Chen was killed in the battle."
"What!?"
Li Zixiong and Li Shenghao exclaimed in unison.
Chen Liang's flagship was the largest warship of the Southern Fujian Navy, nearly 100 meters long, and it was actually destroyed by two cannons. This was simply unbelievable.
“Are you sure you’re not kidding?”
Li Zixiong asked in a deep voice.
"Absolutely true!"
"Sir, the cannonball was fired from a massive ship about four or five hundred meters long. I've never seen a ship that big before."
Zhou Ting said affirmatively.
"hiss."
"Four or five hundred meters long? Is there a warship that big?"
Li Zixiong and Li Shenghao gasped, their hearts beating in their throats.
If this is true, then the waters of southern Fujian will be in danger from now on!
"Then what is the origin of the other party?"
Li Zixiong took a deep breath and said in a cold voice.
“I don’t know.”
"But judging by the type of ships, they are all Persian warships, and most of the sailors are Persian, but the commander seems to be from Daqian."
Zhou Ting replied.