The court ordered Guo Zhengyu to be promoted to the governor of Tianjin, and Zhao Shizhen and Xu Guangqi were appointed as the secretary of the Wuying Hall. At this time, Lin Yanchao had already set off from Tianjin to Dengzhou by boat.

Together with Lin Yanchao, there were the 5,000 Sichuan Army of Deputy General Liu Zhen and the 1,000 southern troops of Xu Guozhong, and a total of 6,000 reinforcements entered the court.

Although the Tianjin Navy claimed to be able to transport 200,000 stones and had seven or eight thousand navy troops, these are just numbers on the books.

The navy warships were disrepaired, and most of the navy fled, and there were very few ships that could actually go out to sea, so the six thousand men of Lin Yanchao and Liu Zhen were barely crossing the sea by boat.

Legend has it that there is a maritime (mirage) on the sea road between Tianjin and Dengzhou, and there is a dragon king at the bottom of the water, so it is not very willing to take this section of the road at the sea.

However, this transportation route is the safest. At that time, there was another sea route to North Korea, which was from Tianjin to Ningyuanwei, via Juehua Island and then to Xuanshapu, North Korea.

This transportation route is relatively dangerous. Not only are there many reefs and complex ocean currents, but there are also many islands on the Dengzhou-Korean Road that can stay away from the wind. The most troublesome thing is the direction of the monsoon. From Tianjin to Juehua, you must have the southeast wind to rise, and from Juehua to Tianjin, you must have the southwest wind to rise.

This is not as convenient as Dengzhou.

Historically, when Yuan Chonghuan was in Liao, the stake was taken this route, while Mao Wenlong, the Dongjiang Army who was in Pi Island, went to Dengzhou for an annual salary of 800,000 yuan.

At that time, Liaodong squids were transported through the Pi Island of Dengzhou, and merchants gathered on the sea. Dengzhou suddenly became the "Fujia Six Counties" from its original deserted land.

Later, Yuan Chonghuan asked Dengzhou to transfer funds to Yu Juehua, and Denglai Sea boats were not allowed to go to sea. Mao Wenlong went to Shuangdao to discuss funds with Yuan Chonghuan, and then...

Due to the dispute between Yuan and Mao, the tribute road in Korea once changed from Dengzhou to Juehua and complained to the Ming Dynasty very much.

Lin Yanchao felt a little seasick at first, but later he became accustomed to it.

He looked at the brilliant sky where the red clouds fell, and the blue and black sea was on all sides. Then waves of waves came, and the hull was shaking left and right, and bursts of vomiting came from under the boat.

Lin Yanchao also restrained the urge to vomit. As a person who grew up by the sea, it is much better for such waves than landladys.

On the other hand, the navy soldiers were all listless, and everyone knew that there was no good fortune in this trip because North Korea was in chaos.

Lin Yanchao's idea of ​​the following people is understandable. After all, it is still too difficult for young people to worry about the country and the people in this era.

Lin Yanchao couldn't help but go from his subordinates' mood to the historical dispute over the stakes of the Juehuadeng Prefecture. These navy soldiers were only thinking about whether they could get some oil and water from this time, but they would not think about their fate, which depends on the rise and fall of the country. Many of the rise and fall of the country are due to the mysterious destiny, and many of the efforts of people are futile.

Thinking of this, Lin Yanchao felt more and more heavy.

Lin Yanchao arrived with the boat to Dengzhou.

Dengzhou has always been a major coastal defense area of ​​the imperial court. In the early Ming Dynasty, Dengzhou was attacked by Japanese pirates, so the local navy army made a major flood in March, April, May, and June, July, and August.

All the Dengzhou Wei, Chengshan Wei, Weihai Wei, Ninghaiwei and other six guards, all the Xunshan District, Haiyang Institute, Dashan District, etc. were the Wendeng Ying, and eight guards including Jinshan Village, Qingquan Village, Mating Village and other eight guards.

When the ship arrived in Dengzhou, thick fog broke out on the sea. At this time, the sailors on the ship were all frightened. While fearing that they would run into the reef, they also said something about mirage.

In history, when Yuan Keli was the governor of Dengzhou, he suddenly saw dozens of warships coming from afar while drinking in Penglai Pavilion in the city. He was about to prepare to welcome him and realized that it was a mirage. So Yuan Keli took the opportunity to write a poem on Penglai Pavilion to watch the sea.

In the thick fog, the ships slowly moved forward, and soon the wind blew away the thick fog.

After several days of sailing, the ship finally saw Penglai Water City.

As we were about to reach the shore, the morale of the soldiers who had been suffering from bumpy all the time was rising.

Lin Yanchao was also wearing clothes and watching the famous Penglai Water City. Wu Weizhong beside him couldn't help but say, "Grandpa Qi had stationed in this city back then."

That's right, this Penglai Water City was first built by the Northern Song Dynasty's defense Khitan. It was called Daoyu Village because it was shaped like a knife fish. During the Ming Dynasty, the wall was built on the north side of the sea to reach the sea waves, and it was called Dengzhou Water City. The famous Penglai Pavilion in the world was also here, and Qi Jiguang also stationed in this city.

This Dengzhou Water City is located in the north of the city, spanning mountains in the north and facing the sea in the southeast, and bringing sea water into the city. The entire water city water city has an inverted shape.

The beginning of the character "ji" is where you enter the sea. The character "ji" was originally the foot of Danya Mountain, which meandered into the sea from the foot of Danya Mountain, while the end of the character "ji" is called the small sea. The sea water is submerged when the tide is high and exposed to the water surface when the tide is low. There is also a black water river to the small sea on the south side of the water city, and most ships stay at the mouth of the Black Water River.

Lin Yanchao looked on the boat but saw Penglai Pavilion standing on the top of Danya Mountain. Danya Mountain and the sea area at the foot of the mountain together formed the entire Penglai Water City, and next door was Dengzhou Prefecture.

When the boat approached the shore, it saw that there were more people on the shore. Most of them were merchants, and there were small vendors sitting on the roadside.

Lin Yanchao got off the boat from the sampan, and many vendors rushed up to sell things, but were stopped by the servants. After several days at sea, he liked such an active atmosphere. On the dock, you can see Dengzhou City in the distance.

There are many temples in the city. Dengzhou was the first stop to receive the Tang envoys from Japan, so monks could be placed in the temple, but I heard that the most popular place in the local area is the Dragon King Temple.

I have vomited so badly these days, and Lin Yanchao has a bad appetite, so he went to the shore and planned to have a good meal.

Lin Yanchao casually found a restaurant on the shore. As soon as he entered the store, the waiter greeted him diligently: "What do you want for a guest? The Shandong cuisine in this store is famous."

Chen Jichuan said: "Master, in addition to the capital, there is only Shandong cuisine with a little reputation."

The waiter raised his thumbs up and said, "You are really good at seeing you. You are from the capital, right? But why do you have a southern accent?"

Lin Yanchao looked at the waiter and said, "Then look where are we from?"

The waiter said: "Your official is so good at speaking. You are either doing business in the yamen or a scholar! As for whom you are young, you can't guess accurately."

Lin Yanchao laughed and said, "You have some insight. Okay, let's follow any good wine and food in the store, and you will definitely benefit you!"

While he was talking, he heard the sound of horse hooves outside, but a military officer came in and said, "I have met Master Jinglei, the right governor of Shandong, Guo Zhengyu, who is looking for a meeting outside!"

Lin Yanchao smiled slightly and said, "Oh? The beauty is here."

Lin Yanchao slowly stood up in a surprised gaze of the restaurant crowd, then glanced at the waiter with wide eyes and said, "Check out!"

The waiter smiled and said, "Master, this... this, no, Master."

Lin Yanchao smiled and said, "Mr. Jinglei also needs to pay the bill, yes, pack it together!"

After saying that, Lin Yanchao walked out of the restaurant himself, but when he saw that Guo Zhengyu had arrived outside the door, he said that his mentor was about to bow down.

Lin Yanchao helped Guo Zhengyu up and said, "Hey, you're fine just standing, you don't have to go out in person."

Guo Zhengyu choked and said, "The student has not seen his mentor for a long time. He is really worried. He has heard about the incident in the capital. He is angry because his teacher leaves Beijing, so he is anxious to see the teacher. The student is really wronged by the teacher."

Lin Yanchao heard Guo Zhengyu mention this matter and waved his hand and said, "Hey, everything has passed."

Guo Zhengyu was afraid of making Lin Yanchao sad, so he also said, "Mr., the students thought that leaving Beijing can achieve success. This time, there is a lot to do when he manages North Korea."

Lin Yanchao patted Guo Zhengyu on the shoulder and said, "That's right, let's find a place to talk."

Guo Zhengyu said: "The students knew that the teacher came to Dengzhou and specially set up a banquet in Penglai Pavilion and invited their mentors to enjoy the glory."

Lin Yanchao nodded and said, "Okay."

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Immediately, Lin Yanchao and Guo Zhengyu took a sedan chair and went to Penglai Pavilion on Danya Mountain.

Lin Yanchao stood on Penglai Pavilion and looked into the distance with his hands behind his back. But when he saw the sea and sky full of his eyes, he couldn't help feeling relaxed and happy at this moment.

Lin Yanchao turned around and said to Guo Zhengyu who was still standing respectfully: "You sit first!"

Guo Zhengyu sat down as he spoke, and Lin Yanchao said, "I looked at the Qin Emperor and looked at the sea, and I was very impressed. Unfortunately, I finally said that I was immortal. The most difficult thing to see through is fame and fortune."

"This time I left the capital. To outsiders, it seems that there will be no time for me to be the prime minister in the future, but since I left, my disciples will only have a chance to stand out in the future. My destiny, my childish rope can carry the heavy burden for me, and he can be Dong Jiangdu. What do you think?"

Guo Zhengyu sighed after hearing this, "Zhisheng is of course the best candidate for the teacher's robe. But the students thought that to continue the fortune of our Ming Dynasty, it was still necessary for the teacher."

Lin Yanchao took Guo Zhengyu's hand and said, "I have so many disciples. You are the one who has followed me for the longest time and most sincerely. Since I have made a decision, there is no reason to change it. From now on, I will count on you and Zhisheng to support the situation, both inside and outside, and there is no need to say anything else."

Guo Zhengyu said: "Mr., the student can only tell the truth. The student really has no confidence in Zhisheng. According to the student's opinion, although Zhisheng is talented, he needs to make achievements and reform. It is not possible without the support of the emperor. Mentor, from the emperor's fear of you, he cannot give up a second Zhang Taiyue."

Lin Yanchao smiled without saying anything.

Guo Zhengyudao, mentor, I often have letters and correspondence with Zhisheng. Zhisheng will always refresh politics, and the reform of the work is entrusted to the saint in the court. According to me, which emperor has been relieved of the ministers from ancient times to the present. Even if Wang Anshi doesn’t get up, will he get up again?

Therefore, according to my opinion, it is better to learn from Gu and Zhao to regulate the world and restrain the emperor by using clear discussions and public opinion. The student thought that his mentor said that the reforms were to come naturally and that the people's hearts were in a coincidence.
Chapter completed!