Great Tang Southern Emperor

"That's why I just tried it just now." The old man pointed at Lin San with a smile: "This strong man seems to be very worried about His Highness's safety. I just mentioned the title of His Highness King Yue, and his reaction is so big. Just put the knife on the old man's head."

"Ah?" Only then did Lin San realize that he had been lied to, and suddenly he became angry from embarrassment: "You bastard, how dare you lie to you, Third Master Lin?"

"Don't worry, don't worry, it's just a joke." The old man turned a blind eye to Lin San's embarrassment and said with a smile, "I don't know what your Highness thinks of the little old man's deduction?"

"Papa papa!" Li Zhen applauded: "Very good reasoning, the old man does have some skills, yes, I am Li Zhen. I just don't know why the old man is looking for the king?"

"There is nothing else." The old man's face turned serious: "I heard that His Highness is going to open a sea route and develop shipping?"

Chapter 307

Chapter 83 Luo Hansheng takes effect

"How do you know?" Li Zhen stopped her hand towards the teacup, and looked at the old man in surprise: "I probably didn't announce my plan to the public, right? Who are you?"

The owner of the teahouse, who has been serving with trepidation since Li Zhen's identity was exposed, hastily introduced: "Your Highness does not know, this old gentleman is called Luo Hansheng, and he is the best pilot (navigator or navigator) in south of the Five Ridges. Another name, also known as water diversion), has rich experience, and even led the fleet to Dandan (the name of the ancient country, today’s Kelantan on the northeast coast of Malaysia), and has never had an accident in its life (nonsense, if there is an accident , can you still see him here?), most respected by sailors."

"Oh? I didn't expect the old man to be so talented, but Li Zhen underestimated him." Li Zhen looked at Luo Hansheng in surprise, and really couldn't tell that this poor old man was actually a high-tech talent.A navigator is not something that ordinary people can do. This position is very important. It can be said that he shoulders the life of a shipman.This Luo Hansheng can not only be a navigator, but also be called the best navigator, which is not easy.Doesn't it just mean that seafaring is a high paying profession?How come he is so poor here?Don't even have a whole set of clothes?

"Hehe, Your Highness is being polite." Luo Hansheng shook his head and said with a smile, "I don't know which route Your Highness is going to take?"

"Of course it's an ocean line. It's the first time I'm planning to go to the Lion Country. I don't know if I've been there before?" It's all said and done. If Li Zhen still doesn't understand what Luo Hansheng means, then he is really a fool. .

"Lion country?" Luo Hansheng stopped his hand and exclaimed, "It's very far away, so it depends on Tianzhu, right? Now Tubo has returned to the Tang Dynasty, Your Highness, you go to Tubo to Tianzhu and then take a boat Isn't the Lion Kingdom much closer than it is now?"

As expected of the best navigator, the memory of the map is indeed very accurate. Li Zhen couldn't help but looked at Luo Hansheng high, and couldn't help laughing: "The old man wants to test the king, so he directly stated that he is, why bother to test it? From the map , the distance is a little closer. But don’t forget that there are many mountains in Tubo, and the northern part of Tianzhu is also densely covered with mountains and forests. If we go by land, how long will it take to reach the Lion Country? But it is different when we go by sea. This trip is going well, one month is enough, there is a huge gap in this time. And how many things can be transported by land? The goods transported by a whole caravan may not be loaded by one of my ships. These are not the most important .”

"Isn't that the most important thing?" Luo Hansheng was startled, he had already recognized Li Zhen in his heart, and knew that His Highness's ocean trade was not a whim, but a serious preparation.At this time, I heard that these were not the most important, and I was suddenly surprised. Is there any advantage in shipping?

"Of course it's not important." Li Zhen tapped the teacup lightly, and said with a smile: "I don't think that a mere lion country can satisfy my appetite, right? What is a small lion country and Tianzhu? I am I plan to develop the maritime trade to Sasanian Persia and Rome. Only there is the end of my voyage. The Lion Country is just a transit point in my imagination. If I am not familiar with the sea conditions, I can go directly to Dashi went."

"Hiss!" Luo Hansheng looked at Li Zhenxin's unwilling expression, knowing that this master was telling the truth, he gasped suddenly, he still underestimated his ambition.

However, while experiencing Li Zhen's ambition, Luo Hansheng was also shocked by Li Zhen's pride, and couldn't help but knelt down and nodded: "Your Highness has such great ambition, and Luo Hansheng admires it. I am willing to join His Highness's account as a pawn. In the future, just let it be driven, and you will never regret it.”

"Mr. Luo, please get up." Li Zhen hurriedly helped Luo Hansheng up. He is a great talent: "Don't mention anything like a pawn. Li Zhen has a great talent like Mr. Luo. Li Zhen has a lot to use. I just don't know if Mr. Do you want to continue sailing, or spend your old age on land?"

It would be best to continue sailing, and this old man will be the pilot of the fleet in the future.If you don't want to continue to go to sea, that's easy to do. Li Zhen is planning to open a sailing academy, and this is the most suitable teacher.

Luo Hansheng said loudly: "This old man was born at sea, so he will naturally die at sea. Please rest assured, Your Highness, as long as this old man gets on board, he will naturally be able to bring the fleet back safely."

"Mr. Luo is an old man, and Li Zhen admires it. Since this is the case, I will temporarily appoint you as the deputy director of Yuezhou Shipyard. When the big ship is completed, you will be the pilot of this fleet." Li Zhen sighed, It's just that I feel a little regretful. Luo Hansheng is at least 50 years old this year, and going to sea is very dangerous. If something happens to him, even if there is no accident, how many times can he go to sea again?It's a pity that his whole body ability, it would be best if someone can inherit it.Moreover, it is impossible for me to have only one fleet in the future, and it is not enough to just have a pilot port. It seems that I will continue to search for navigators.

"Thank you for your great kindness, Your Highness. Luo Hansheng will never fail His Highness's entrustment." Naturally, Luo Hansheng also saw Li Zhen's regret, and a thought turned in his mind. No need, this old man is 56 years old this year. It can be said that half of my body has been soaked in the water, but my ability must not be lost. Please also select a few smart young people for the old man, so that the old man can have a good life. successor."

Li Zhen was overjoyed, and responded in a hurry: "There is no problem at all. This king will open up a nautical science in Wentian Shuyuan. Sir, you will be the sacrificial wine of the Nautical Academy. You can choose any young students in the academy. Premises People want it."

"Thank you so much, Your Highness. But I still have two requests here, and I ask Your Highness to agree."

"Sir, it's okay to say." Li Zhen said, he roughly knew what Luo Hansheng's request was.

Luo Hansheng said: "Since it's a college, I'm afraid it's not enough to just have an old man offering wine. I also have a few old buddies at home. They are all talents who have been rolling in the sea since childhood. I don't know Your Highness."

Li Zhen nodded repeatedly and said: "Yes, I want everything. Sir, no matter what you recommend, as long as they have real skills, the king will accept them all, and not only the pilot, the captain, the first mate, and the lookout, as long as they are talents related to navigation. , this king wants everything, and the treatment will be favorable and generous."

"In addition to teaching disciples, on-site teaching is required"

"Yue Ship happens to have a Crossbar, so let's temporarily grant it to Mr. for teaching use."

"Thank you Your Highness, there is no problem with this old man." Seeing Li Zhen so happy, Luo Hansheng was also very satisfied, and immediately stood up and said: "In this case, it should not be too late. I will go and invite the old guys. I believe that the old man For the sake of face, they should come."

Li Zhen immediately said gratefully: "Mr. Lao, I will go with you."

"Alright, please, Your Highness."

"Please sir."

Chapter 308

Chapter 84 Ever Victory Camp

After accepting Luo Hansheng, under the leadership of Luo Hansheng, he invited several old sailors who lived in seclusion in the city of Yuezhou. Li Zhen was very happy, but she was worried that there was no teacher in the Nautical Academy. If you open a tea shop, you can find a great talent.

Looking at the delighted Li Zhen, Lin San couldn't help pouring cold water on him and said, "Your Highness, although I don't want to admit it, don't you think it's all too coincidental? It's as if it was arranged by someone."

"Of course I know this, so I have asked Skynet to investigate." Naturally, Li Zhen will not trust people so easily, not to mention that he is now in a confrontation with the blood alliance, and all people and things close to him will be censored many times. Investigating, no matter how talented this person is.

"Yes, the subordinate is overthinking."

"It's getting late, we should go back." At this time, it was already the beginning of the lights, so Li Zhen stopped staying and rushed to the palace.

"Yes." Lin San hurriedly followed.

The next day, Li Zhen hurried out of the city on horseback, ran for fifty miles, and came to a valley in the middle of the mountains.

As soon as they arrived at the mouth of the valley, three people in disguise suddenly rushed out of the ditch on both sides, pointed their weapons at Li Zhen: "Stop, warrant."

Lin San was furious and cursed: "Presumptuous, don't you even know His Highness the King of Yue? Who gave you the courage to block His Highness's way?"

It's just that his cursing had no effect on the three people on the opposite side, and the leader still said coldly: "I'm sorry, during the closure of the barracks, no one is allowed to enter or leave without a warrant, including His Royal Highness the King of Yue."

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However, Li Zhen was very satisfied with the performance of the three of them, stopped Lin San who was about to go crazy, and said: "Okay, it's also because of their mission, take out the warrant, don't embarrass them."

"Yes." Lin San took out the warrant and handed it over, and said coldly, "Is it okay this time?"

"You can't salute while you are in the armor, please forgive me, Your Highness." After verifying the authenticity of the warrant, the breath of the three of them eased immediately, and the leader said slightly apologetically, "I'm sorry, Your Highness, no one is allowed to enter or leave the barracks during the closed period. , This is a rule set by you yourself, we dare not break the rules in front of you."

"Boy, I thought you really didn't know me anymore." Li Zhen scolded with a smile: "Don't complain, Lingnan is such a big area, it's not enough for you to use it, wait for me to open up a new sea route , Conquered Nanyang, then is the time for you to display your abilities."

"Unexpectedly, Your Highness still remembers my nickname." The soldier nicknamed Brat heard the words and laughed, and explained: "We are complaining, but we are not used to it. The weather here is too bad. I'm sick, Your Highness, when will we be able to move around? We've been nesting in this small valley for a long time, and our bones are going to rust."

"Don't worry, you'll be able to move soon." Li Zhen responded casually: "I won't talk nonsense with you, your commander is here, I have something to do with him today."

"I don't know. I was lurking here yesterday. I don't know where he is now."

"Then I'll go find him."

"Your Highness, please." The brat quickly stepped aside and let Li Zhen in.

Entering the valley, Lin San complained: "Your Highness, this kid is quite crazy, why don't you deal with him? Let me tell you, you can't get used to this kind of person, the more you get used to him, the more crazy you get."

"Crazy?" Li Zhen chuckled lightly: "He has the capital to be crazy, if you have the ability like him, you can also be crazy."

Lin San disdainfully said: "What ability does he have? Why didn't I see it? If you really want to compare, I can beat three of them by myself."

"He's not good at fighting." Li Zhen said, "How many people did you see just now?"