"Knock Knock Knock ......"

The sound of compact war drums resounded throughout the port, and with the sound of long whistles, twenty warships slowly drifted off shore.

Chen Jisheng was still standing at the bow of the command ship, looking at Mao Wenlong who was slowly leaving, his face was full of relief. After a deep talk with Mao Wenlong, Chen Jisheng had no worries in his heart. He was a little excited when he thought that after this campaign, he would be able to unload his armor and return to the field, and enjoy his old age and reunite with his family.

The soldiers who went out did not have a trace of sorrow, and the navy of the Ming Dynasty was never afraid of war. What the soldiers are afraid of is that there is no war, and from the moment they join the army, the education they receive is to fight and make military achievements. Everyone's promotion opportunities must be taken from military merit, and there are no other shortcuts. In addition, the promotion mechanism in the Ming Dynasty army is rigorous, and there is no back door or shortcut.

This also means that no matter what your background is, once you join the army, everyone has the same chance of promotion, and there is no distinction between identity or family background and power.

The battleships departed, the officers and men on duty dispersed, and the port soon returned to normal. The merchant porter soon occupied the space left by the warship, and the prosperity of the city continued.

The convoy slowly moved forward on the main street of Fucheng, and Mao Wenlong looked at the pedestrians outside the window silently. There was a cold wind sitting beside him, since Mao Wenlong got into the carriage, he had been silent, the cold wind didn't know what was going on, he wanted to ask but didn't dare to bother Mao Wenlong.

The slow-moving convoy arrived at the gate of the Governor's Palace, and Mao Wenlong still got out of the carriage silently. When he raised his feet and was about to walk into the mansion, he suddenly heard a commotion behind him. Leng Feng was very vigilant, and immediately drew his knife and turned around to observe.

I saw a fast horse galloping over, and a handsome young man on the horse's back grinned and radiant. Seeing this person, the cold wind came to his mouth and the cold cheer stopped dumbly, this young man is none other than Mao Jingwen, the little emperor he hasn't seen for a long time!

"Father's ......"

The young man galloped in front of Leng Feng and threw the reins directly to Leng Feng, while he himself flew off his horse. The movements of the new clouds and flowing water show that Mao Jingwen's horseback riding skills are masterful.

"The emperor meets his father, ......" Mao Jingwen knelt down in front of Mao Wenlong with an excited face.

Looking at his son, who was already as tall as himself, Mao Wenlong's face finally showed a smile. Without waiting for Mao Jingwen to finish speaking, he reached out and pulled him up, patted him on the shoulder and interrupted Mao Jingwen with a smile: "It's a lot stronger, go to the house to talk." ”

"Yes, Father!" Mao Jingwen seemed to feel that Mao Wenlong seemed to have something on his mind, Mao Jingwen didn't dare to say more, said yes and followed Mao Wenlong into the mansion together.

Leng Feng just grabbed Mao Jingwen's BMW, and when he saw Mao Wenlong's father and son entering the house, he hurriedly wanted to follow. Unexpectedly, there was a commotion behind him, and the moment he turned around, he saw Haoda and Haoxiao galloping on horseback.

"Cold wind, have you seen the emperor?" Hao Dafei dismounted, rushed to the front of the cold wind and hurriedly asked.

"See! The two of you went to pick up the emperor early in the morning, but you couldn't even keep up with the emperor. Leng Feng pointed to the house angrily and said.

Haoda and Haoxiao were relieved when they heard this, and Haoda laughed and said: "The emperor finally came out for a trip, and it is normal to be lively." ”

After speaking, the two brothers directly ignored the cold wind and rushed into the mansion like a fly. Leng Feng looked at their backs, smiled helplessly, and didn't dare to slack off and followed.

Haoda and Haoxiao were ordered to pick up the emperor outside the city early in the morning, and after Mao Wenlong made a decision two days ago, he ordered someone to send a message to the emperor and asked him to come to see him quietly. The time was in a hurry, and the emperor directly flew over with the best and fastest hot air balloon in the Ming Dynasty.

In the backyard, in Mao Wenlong's small courtyard, the two fathers and sons sat facing each other, and the subordinates served tea and retreated in order. The cold wind, the vast, and the three of them personally guard the door!

"Father, I hurriedly let the emperor come this time, I don't know what to order?" Mao Jingwen poured a sip of tea and inquired with expectant eyes.

Although he wasn't sure what Mao Wenlong was doing in a hurry to call him here? But Mao Jingwen had already guessed in his heart. The expedition he has been looking forward to may be realized now, and Mao Jingwen can't help but be excited.

Knowing a son is like a father, Mao Jingwen's performance at the moment, Mao Wenlong can think of it with his toes. With a smile, Mao Wenlong said softly: "Yes, I called you over in a hurry this time just to fulfill the wish you had been looking forward to before!" ”

"Father didn't lie to the emperor?" Happiness came too suddenly, and Mao Jingwen felt a little unreal.

Losing a roll of his eyes, Mao Wenlong said angrily: "Believe it or not!" ”

"The father was angry, and the emperor just asked casually. You say, the emperor is listening! Mao Jingwen was immediately stunned.

"I didn't let your mother know about this time, did you?" Mao Wenlong answered the question.

"No, the emperor received news from his father, and quietly arranged for a hot air balloon to fly over that night." Mao Jingwen responded proudly.

Since Mao Wenlong promised him to go to the battlefield last time, Mao Jingwen has been quietly preparing. Just a means of transportation out of the palace is naturally not a problem.

Nodding, Mao Wenlong continued: "That's fine, as long as your mother doesn't know about your departure from the palace immediately." After two days, they will know, you can already follow me on the expedition, but they just can't stop it. ”

Hearing Mao Wenlong say this, Mao Jingwen was relieved, and laughed: "Father, where are we going to fight this time?" ”

Mao Wenlong got up, turned his back to Mao Jingwen, looked up at the sky and said: "Nanhai, this time I will take you on the expedition in addition to letting you experience the battlefield firsthand. There is an even more important purpose......"

"For what purpose?" Mao Jingwen suddenly became nervous.

"Let you take over the power of the navy!" Mao Wenlong didn't sell it, and directly stated the purpose.

Mao Jingwen frowned and responded in a low voice: "Why did my father suddenly make such a decision?" ”

Mao Jingwen's confusion at the moment is exactly the same as Chen Jisheng before, the navy is undoubtedly the most powerful military force in the Ming Dynasty at the moment. Even for a long time in the future, the navy is still a military branch that the Ming Dynasty must fully develop. And the power of the navy has always been controlled by Mao Wenlong personally, but this will be handed over to Mao Jingwen coldly, no wonder Mao Jingwen is surprised!

"After coming back from this expedition, those veterans who have followed my father for many years will gradually retire." At this point, Mao Wenlong paused, turned to look at Mao Jingwen, and said with a face of vicissitudes: "We are all old, it is time for you young people to hold up this sky." The biggest intention of this expedition is to take the opportunity for you to show your face and build your team in the navy by the way! ”