bookrandom Chapter 1180 Husband~ You lost~
Chapter 1180 Husband~ You lost~
Murong Yan's decree was full of domineering and extravagant flair.
It was like a bombshell that instantly exploded throughout Guangzhou and even the entire maritime community worldwide!
One million taels of gold!
We're offering a global reward for the acquisition of a massive ocean-going vessel!
And top-notch shipbuilding talent!
As soon as the news came out.
All merchant ships and sailors from all over the world that dock at Guangzhou Port.
All crazy!
One million taels of gold!
What does that even mean?!
That's enough to buy their country's most prosperous city!
And now, in the East, there is this mysterious yet prosperous ancient empire.
They were actually willing to come up with such an astronomical sum of money.
Just to buy a few ships and a few shipbuilding craftsmen?
This...this is like a windfall!
For a while.
The entire city of Guangzhou was plunged into an unprecedented atmosphere of fervor.
Countless Western merchants and captains.
They were all scrambling to contact officials of the Great Qian Dynasty through various channels.
To market their ships and technology to them.
And those well-informed business spies and adventurers.
They immediately shared this earth-shattering news.
By the fastest sea route.
It was sent back to their distant Western motherland.
foreseeable.
In the near future.
There will be countless top navigators, explorers, and shipbuilders from all over the world.
Even some pirates and warmongers with ulterior motives.
They would swarm in like sharks smelling blood.
Arriving in the East, this mysterious land brimming with gold and opportunity.
And what Lin Zhen and Murong Yan need to do.
It was in the surging tide of this impending Age of Exploration.
They must firmly grasp the opportunity that belongs to them for great success.
And nip all potential threats in the bud.
……
Inside the Guangzhou Imperial Palace.
Lin Zhen and Murong Yan were leisurely playing chess in the pavilion in the back garden.
Ever since that "bounty order" was issued.
They then had some free time for the time being.
Every day, besides receiving some Western merchants who came to present treasures, he also received them.
In addition to reviewing urgent memorials sent from the capital by fast horse.
They spent the rest of their time traveling and enjoying this rare time together.
At this moment, Murong Yan was leaning lazily in Lin Zhen's arms.
She was still wearing the Phoenix Descent Dress, which served as her only nightgown.
The warm, humid sea breeze of the South gently caressed her cloud-like hair and her wide skirt.
It made her look like she had an indescribable air of laziness and comfort.
The deep black Suzhou brocade base shimmered with a soft halo under the bright afternoon sun.
It looked as if it was lazily taking a nap.
The colossal phoenix embroidered with real gold thread had also concealed all its sharpness and majesty.
Her phoenix eyes were slightly closed, revealing an indescribable sense of tranquility.
The five-zhang-long (approximately 10 meters) long, dark gold Suzhou brocade train cascaded down the steps of the pavilion.
They were casually spread out on the lush green grass.
Like a black-gold beach warmed by the sun.
The luxurious disarray was filled with a vacation-like tranquility and peace.
"General."
Murong Yan dropped a white piece.
Then he looked smugly at the man opposite him who was frowning.
"My husband, you lost again."
"Cough cough."
Lin Zhen coughed awkwardly.
He looked at the black dragon on the chessboard, which was already dead beyond any doubt.
A helpless smile appeared on his face.
He discovered that he could easily outshine his young wife in every aspect.
This is especially true in Go, a game that requires meticulous calculation and long-term planning.
He always loses more than he wins.
"No, no."
He waved his hand dismissively.
"I was careless just now."
"Let's have another round!"
"You're cheating again!"
Murong Yan glared at him reproachfully.
But his eyes were full of undisguised smiles and doting affection.
She knew this man was just a stubborn and unyielding person.
She was about to play another game with him.
at this time.
A Night Owl assassin suddenly appeared outside the pavilion like a ghost.
He knelt on one knee and reported in a deep voice.
"Your Highness, this is a report to Your Majesty."
“A very strange ship has arrived at the port.”
"A strange ship?"
Lin Zhen raised an eyebrow.
"What a strange method?"
"The ship was entirely black and had a long, narrow hull."
The Night Owl assassin recalled.
"No flag of any country was flown on the sails."
"It only depicts a blood-red skull."
"The people on the ship all looked fierce and menacing, and didn't seem like proper businessmen."
"More like..."
"pirate?"
A hint of amusement flashed in Lin Zhen's eyes.
"Yes, my lord."
The "Night Owl" assassin nodded.
"Moreover, they specifically requested to see you and His Majesty."
"They also said they have what we want most."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhen's smile deepened.
"interesting."
"It seems this is the first big fish that came attracted by the fishy smell."
"Finally took the bait."
He turned to look at Murong Yan and asked with a smile.
"My Queen."
"Would you be interested in meeting these sea outlaws from the far west?"
Upon hearing this, Murong Yan's beautiful phoenix eyes instantly shone with an incomparably dazzling light!
The light was filled with curiosity and excitement, and a restless eagerness to stir up trouble!
She knew the peaceful days were over.
The truly thrilling Age of Exploration.
From this moment on, the curtain has officially begun!
"Of course!"
She stood up, lifting her elaborate skirt, her voice filled with an air of domineering authority.
"lead the way!"
"I want to see these so-called sea outlaws."
"What kind of surprise will it bring me?!"
......
Guangzhou Port.
It is the largest and busiest natural harbor in the entire Daqian region.
Hundreds and thousands of merchant ships from all over the world come and go here every day.
The dock was bustling with people and traffic.
Sailors and merchants of different skin colors and languages gathered and exchanged ideas here.
It created a bustling scene full of vitality and exotic charm.
However, the atmosphere at Guangzhou Port today seems unusually strange.
It was located at the most prominent berth in the port.
A huge, strangely shaped sailboat, entirely black, was moored there.
This ship was a size larger than all the other ships in the harbor.
The ship's hull is long and sleek, exuding a sense of speed like a cheetah.
The bow of the ship is carved with the head of a ferocious sea monster that seems to be roaring.
Three towering masts were adorned with jet-black sails.
In the very center of the sail, a huge and striking skull is painted in blood-red dye!
Below the skull, two gleaming scimitars were crossed!
The ship just sat there quietly.
His entire body exuded a cold, bloodthirsty aura that kept strangers at bay.
This caused all other merchant ships around it to subconsciously maintain a safe distance from it.
At this moment, on the deck of this pirate ship called the "Black Pearl".
Two figures were standing there.
It was Lin Zhen and Murong Yan who came after hearing the news.
When Murong Yan first saw this pirate ship, which was full of evil and powerful beauty.
A hint of amazement and admiration flashed in her beautiful phoenix eyes.
Although she didn't know anything about shipbuilding.
But she was able to judge it based on her innate aesthetic sense and intuition.
This ship was absolutely the fastest and most powerful ship she had ever seen in her life!
none of them!
"My husband's ship..."
She couldn't help but turn to look at Lin Zhen.
"good."
Lin Zhen nodded, his eyes also shining with appreciation.
"This ship is a typical galleon-type vessel."
"The ship has a long and narrow hull with a deep draft, making it extremely resistant to wind and waves."
"The three-masted hybrid sail design ensures high speeds even with tailwinds."
"It also takes into account its handling in headwinds."
"At least thirty cannons were reserved on both sides of the ship."
"Once we equip them with the artillery of our Shenji Battalion."
"Then it is truly a mobile sea fortress!"
"It can be said that this ship was born for long-range operations and pirate raids!"
Lin Zhen introduced them to Murong Yan as if they were his own treasures.
His extensive nautical knowledge came from later generations.
The Guangzhou prefect and the officials of the shipping bureau standing nearby were all dumbfounded.
They couldn't imagine it.
This regent, whom they considered omnipotent.
They even have such a thorough understanding of Western shipbuilding techniques!
Is this... is this still a human?!
at this time.
A clear, slightly languid, and playful female voice came from inside the cabin.
"Hehe, I never expected to find this in the far East."
"There are actually people who can see the extraordinary nature of my 'Black Pearl' at a glance."
"This is quite a surprise to me."