Chapter 139.2
Then, Lin Beifan personally took the three to the Great Xia Military Academy.
When Vice President Cao Cao learned of Lin Beifans arrival, he led the teachers and students to greet him at the entrance: We welcome Your Majesty, long live the Emperor!
Everyone, please rise!
Lin Beifan quickly glanced over and nodded with a smile: Excellent! After the training, everyones spirit has changed! Minister Cao, your contributions are immense. I will surely reward you handsomely later!
Cao Cao expressed his delight, All thanks to His Majestys blessings! Under His Majestys leadership, our academy has been able to thrive and prosper!
Lin Beifan beamed with joy, Although I know youre flattering me, Im still very pleased, haha!
After laughing, Lin Beifans expression became serious, I am here mainly for two reasons! First, to see how the Great Xia Military Academy has developed, and it seems to be doing quite well! And secondly
He gestured with his hand, summoning the three generals from the Yellow Sky Sect.
I want these three to join the academy, to learn the art of leading troops and waging war under your guidance!
Cao Cao naturally nodded in agreement, then turned to look at the three strangers with curiosity, May I know who these three heroes are
Lin Beifan introduced with a beaming smile, These three individuals respectively call themselves General Tiangong, General Digong, and General Rengong! Thats right, they are the three founders of the Yellow Sky Sect, who have now pledged allegiance to Great Xia!
Greetings to everyone! the three generals said in unison.
Cao Cao listened with a mixture of fear and awe.
Although he had not been on the front lines of battle, he was well-acquainted with their notorious reputations, which were as loud as thunderclaps in his ears!
They had founded the Yellow Sky Sect and bewitched tens of millions of common people as well as armies, leading to massive losses for nations such as Great Xue, Great Zhu, and Great Shi, forcing them to join forces to eradicate the sect.
Even though the Yellow Sky Sect had been annihilated, the infamy of these three individuals still spread far and wide!
They were the infamous demons, known far and near, the kind that could silence crying children!
His Majesty actually wants me to teach these three fierce people
He cant do it!
Your Majesty, this
Lin Beifan patted Cao Caos shoulder: Minister, these three people are now your responsibility! You must teach them well, so they can graduate as soon as possible and serve Great Xia!
Cao Cao really wanted to cry: Your Majesty, can you assign someone else? I cant teach these three!
Lin Beifan shook his head: No, you are the person I trust the most! I can only be at ease if you are the one teaching them!
Cao Cao felt an even stronger urge to cry; he did not want this trust!
At that moment, Lin Beifan turned his head and sternly said to the three generals, You will stay here for now and study diligently! Once you have completed your studies, I will appoint you as generals to lead troops into battle!
Yes, Your Majesty! the three said, bowing.
Here, you are students and must abide by all the rules! If I learn of any willfulness or misconduct on your part, I assure you, your demise will be very memorable!
The three responded with trepidation, Yes, Your Majesty!
After exchanging a few more words with Cao Cao and offering words of encouragement to the students present, Lin Beifan patted his behind and left.
On the way, Bai Zhu asked with confusion, Your Majesty, why accept those three? Their identities are very sensitive and could bring a lot of trouble to our Great Xia!
Lin Beifan chuckled, Indeed, it will bring a lot of trouble, but if used well, it can also provide great assistance! Think about it from another angle: the enemy of an enemy is a friend, right?
Im just afraid that they will act willfully and not follow orders
Thats why Ive handed them over to Cao Cao!
Lin Beifan laughed. Cao Cao is adept at understanding people and making good use of them. No matter how difficult someone is to deal with, theyll fall into line once theyre in his hands!
Your Majesty, after they have completed their training, do you really intend to let them become generals?
Lin Beifan nodded, Of course, a monarchs word is his bond!
But they are habitual offenders after all. Arent you afraid that once they command a large army, they might rebel and cause chaos?
Lin Beifan laughed, Not worried at all!
Your Majesty, why not?
There were two brothers before who wanted to rebel and cause chaos, but now they are nothing but bones!
Lin Beifan spread his arms confidently and declared, This is my country! As long as its in Great Xia, no matter who it is, they will find it hard to shake my authority in the slightest!
Following that, the three generals from the Yellow Sky Sect temporarily stayed at the military academy to learn the art of marching and warfare.
At the same time, the news that Great Xia had taken them in spread quickly throughout the land.
Has that foolish emperor gone mad, daring to take in those three?
Those are the three culprits behind the calamity of Yellow Sky, the source of the turmoil! Does that foolish emperor not fear that his Great Xia will become chaotic by harboring them?
Not to mention anything else, the neighboring countries will not let those three off the hook. Isnt that foolish emperor afraid of antagonizing other nations?
I cant understand him now. Great Xia is developing so well, why stir up trouble for no reason?
I suspect the foolish emperor has lapsed into his habitual foolishness again!
I completely agree!
Everyone was abuzz with discussion.
The neighboring kingdom was furious and sent envoys to issue a strong protest, demanding that Lin Beifan hand over those three individuals.
To this, Lin Beifan replied with just one word: Scram!
Great Xia Emperor, youve committed a great taboo by sheltering those three, and it has already caused public outrage! Are you not afraid that our nations will rise together and attack you? a diplomat said assertively.
Lin Beifan let out a cold chuckle: Come on, if you want to fight, then fight. Stop blabbering!
The diplomats from various countries were infuriated to the extreme, but they were helpless.
Nowadays, each of their countries had been devastated by the Yellow Sky Sect and were in a period of recuperation, unable to muster the forces for a major war.
Once a big war started, regardless of victory or defeat, their national strength would suffer greatly.
They couldnt afford to gamble!
In the end, they scurried back in disgrace.
Only the envoy from the Great Xue Kingdom did not return, for he had been beheaded by Lin Beifan once again.
Upon hearing this news, the Great Xue Emperor was so enraged that he wished he could march to Great Xia to take Lin Beifans life.
Subsequently, all the nations decided to sever all diplomatic and trade relations with Great Xia as a form of punishment.
Lin Beifan was indifferent, saying, I dont even care about the noble families blockade, what use is your blockade to me?
Spending his days within the imperial palace, he monitored the three generals under the Yellow Sky through the Empire Sandbox to ensure they did not step out of line, while watching his own nation grow stronger bit by bit, which brought him great pleasure.
Just then, Heshen came running in with a face full of joy.
Your Majesty, your humble servant has some good news to tell you!
What good news?
Heshen spoke loudly: I report to Your Majesty, after three months of tireless effort, the shipyard has now completed 20 large ships, which will soon be launched for a trial voyage!
Lin Beifan burst into laughter: Minister, this is indeed good news! Let us go and have a look right away!
Please, Your Majesty, your humble servant will lead the way!
About an hour later, Lin Beifan arrived at the shipyard.
By now, after Lin Beifans relentless investment, the shipyard had developed significantly, employing over 20,000 workers and capable of building 50 large ships simultaneously.
At present, 20 large ships had been constructed and were lined up in the square, ready to be launched.
These ships were about 80 zhang long, over 20 zhang wide, and approximately 40 zhang high. They couldnt compare with modern steel ships, but in this era, they were considered to be of a significant size. These ships were mainly used for cargo transportation.
Good! These ships are well-built, big and sturdy. When will they be launched? Lin Beifan patted the hull of a ship and asked with pleasure.
Your Majesty, the ships have been completed and can be launched at any time! However, we would like to choose an auspicious day to launch them, to bring good fortune, Heshen replied with a smile.
Lin Beifan declared loudly, Excellent! In three days, there will be an auspicious day. Lets launch them then! At that time, I will personally oversee the ceremony and usher in the great era of sea exploration for our Great Xia!
Yes, Your Majesty!
Thus, everyone hurriedly prepared for the launching ceremony.
Three days later, the ceremony officially began, with crowds of people gathering. Lin Beifan came to preside over the event.
Watching the large ships built by Great Xia being launched one by one with the combined efforts of the people, and steadily floating on the rivers surface, Lin Beifan was extremely happy.
These 20 ships were but a drop in the bucket for Great Xia, yet they signified a beginning.
It meant that Great Xia now had its own fleet!
The Age of Great Voyages in Great Xia is about to begin!
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