It was seven days later when Li Xiang received these reports. Although fast communication channels had been established within the Tang Dynasty, the distance was too far. It was impossible to transmit messages using WeChat like in modern society. If that were the case, the Tang Dynasty's development speed could be at least twice as fast.
"What on earth is going on? Why don't these arrangements make any sense to me, Your Highness?"
Su Dingfang looked at the arrangements in the letter, but he couldn't understand any of them. He really didn't know what Li Shimin meant. Fortunately, he had followed Li Xiang for a long time. If he had not followed Li Xiang long enough, he would not dare to say this. After all, this was to guess the emperor's intention, and saying it out loud would be a capital crime.
"There are some things you don't need to worry about. Whether you want to go to Fuso or not, I'm letting you go to Fuso now. Just resolve this matter. The rest has nothing to do with you."
After hearing what Li Xiang said, Su Dingfang really thought about it carefully. Other things really had nothing to do with him, so he just pretended not to know. Anyway, if there were any changes in the upper level, that was something Li Xiang needed to consider. As long as he followed Li Xiang well, he would not suffer any loss. This had been verified many times.
After the last defeat at Xueyantuo, Li Xiang had wanted to pull Wu Wang Li Ke into his camp, and had already achieved some initial success, but he had been away from the capital for a long time. Li Shimin also found out about this, and Wu Wang Li Ke was still unwilling to admit defeat, so this matter kept repeating itself over and over again.
From then on, Li Xiang no longer thought about this matter. To Li Xiang, King Wu Li Ge was indeed a talent, but he was also a talent in Li Shimin's eyes, so Li Shimin kept a close eye on this person, and even wanted to use this person to check and balance himself at critical moments. So Li Xiang set his sights elsewhere. There was no need to hang himself on a tree. Now was not the time to make trouble with Li Shimin.
"Your Highness, are we going to sea?"
Yongning came skipping over from a distance with her little maid, and Su Dingfang went downstairs to prepare.
"You've been talking about going out to sea with me for a long time, haven't you? I'll take you to the other side of the sea this time."
Li Xiang said with a smile that Yongning had been living an extremely comfortable life with him for a while, because there was no need for so many intrigues around him. Li Xiang didn't know how to explain it to his silly wife. In fact, Li Xiang didn't know what was right or wrong at this time. Maybe he should keep Yongning in Chang'an. If Yongning was still intact after returning from this eastern expedition to Fuso, it would mean that she had passed the test in the palace.
If Yongning stayed in the Eastern Palace, I don’t know how many people would get into trouble while wearing Yongning, so it’s better to take Li Xiang outside so that you guys can give up this idea from the root.
If Yongning stayed in the Eastern Palace, I don’t know how many people would get into trouble while wearing Yongning, so it’s better to take Li Xiang outside so that you guys can give up this idea from the root.
"That's great! I've never known what it's like to sail on the sea."
It was originally a good thing, but when Yongning said this, the smile on Li Xiang's face disappeared. Sailing on the sea is different from sailing on rivers and lakes, especially for someone like Yongning who has never been to the sea. This journey may not be as beautiful as everyone thinks.
After a few days of preparation, Li Xiang brought Yongning on board. If Li Xiang did not go, the King of Wu could not abandon his post. Only after Li Xiang arrived could Li Ke return to Chang'an to receive the enthronement.
However, there were no wind or waves in the lake, and even if there were, it would not have had much impact on the ship. But it was different in the sea. The largest warship Li Xiang chose was seventy meters long, but even so, it was just a small boat in the sea.
However, there were no wind or waves in the lake, and even if there were, it would not have had much impact on the ship. But it was different in the sea. The largest warship Li Xiang chose was seventy meters long, but even so, it was just a small boat in the sea.
Originally, Yongning wanted to stand on the boat and look at the beautiful scenery in the distance, but now he could only be taken care of by the maids, constantly vomiting everything in his stomach. Including these maids, they were all trying hard to serve him.
Su Dingfang was indeed different from the others. He had the physique to become a great general. While the others were already vomiting, this guy was still full of energy, running around on the boat without any signs of seasickness.
As for the soldiers on the ship, there is no need to worry. They are all veterans and have sailed on this route several times. They have mastered the route to perfection.
After drifting on the sea for a whole day and two nights, they finally saw the land in the distance. Yongning's face had become thinner. Li Xiang held him in his arms with great pity. If they sailed for a while longer, Yongning would probably vomit all his bile.
The Fukuoka dock was already crowded with people, all of whom were there to welcome Li Xiang. King Wu had also received the imperial edict from the court long ago. In fact, King Wu had long been unwilling to deal with these things in Fusang. It was obvious that no matter how hard he tried, in the end everyone still thought he was a puppet, so it would be better for him to go to Sichuan.
Although the military and political power of Sichuan was in the hands of Li Xiang's people, the emperor also found a good job for Li Ke, which was to train a new army of 15,000 people. Li Xiang's people had no say in this matter.
As for Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong, they were also very happy about Li Xiang's arrival. This kid often brought them some new things, so when they heard that Li Xiang was coming, these two guys were the happiest.
Of course, the one who was unhappy was Ding Tu. Ding Tu had all kinds of power in his hands, and now that Li Xiang had come, he was afraid that all these powers would be taken back.
However, every advantage has its disadvantages. Although the power in my hands has been taken back, I don’t have to take the blame when something goes wrong. It’s the best thing that there is someone above to take care of everything.
After the welcoming ceremony, Li Xiang first settled Princess Yongning down. She was indeed exhausted from these few days at sea, so she came out to meet the adults only after she was settled down.
