Yinzhen naturally knew that little bit of Yinxiang's little, but this time was an excellent practical training opportunity for the Nanyang Fleet. This training opportunity must be given priority to taking care of Shi Shipiao, Liu Zhisheng, Lin Wei and other generals who conquered Europe. He pondered for a little, and then smiled and said with a smile: "The Thirteenth Brother reminded that the Navy's expedition is extremely important. Otherwise, the Thirteenth Brother went to Nanyang to organize the logistics supply of the Expeditionary Force and accumulate some experience. This opportunity is rare."

When Yinxiang heard this, he couldn't help but feel speechless. After a long time of trouble, he was so happy that he squeezed out a painful expression and said, "Okay, I'll help you with the fourteenth brother. There are many Japanese pirates, so I'll accumulate some experience in clearing out pirates."

Yinzhen chuckled and said, "The best season to go to the Japanese waters is at the end of May and early June, and it will be smooth sailing. The Beiyang Fleet set off in June to America. I have to go to Manila to send them out on the expedition. Are you sure you want to go with me?"

Is the Si Si really going to Nanyang to take charge? Yinxiang immediately chuckled and said, "I would rather go to Japan to watch a show."

Yinzhen nodded and said, "This time I knocked on the gate is a rare opportunity for practical training. I have to practice the skills for the European generals such as Shishipiao. Since I spent a lot of money to create a navy, this war is impossible. Don't worry, Brother Thirteenth, how can I make you useless? In the past few days, you can take a look at the information on the Mongols' Day and get them aside for the pre-war meeting."

Yinxiang nodded immediately and said, "What the 14th brother is that I will collect relevant information in the past few days." As he said that, he asked again, "Do you condemn the Clippers to inform Shi Shipiao and mobilize the battleships to head north?"

Yinzhen pondered for a moment before saying, "Lin Wei is the embryo of a powerful general. He ordered Shi Shipiao to lead twenty battleships of the Nanyang Fleet to head north to Shanghai to wait. Can the pigeon letter be passed on?"

"How can you do it?" Yinxiang smiled and said, "The pigeons in Nanyang have only started feeding, and it will take at least three months to put them into use. However, they can be transmitted to Guangzhou."

"That would save a lot of time." Yinzhen smiled and said, "I wrote to Mr. Chong'an overnight. The navy sent the clutch south."

Seeing that the matter was a foregone conclusion, Fang Bao didn't say much, but just reminded: "Will mobilizing so many battleships to head north affect the robbery outside the South China Sea?"

"No." Yinzhen said without hesitation: "Robbery of merchant ships, fast auxiliary warships are more useful."

"Will it affect the time of expedition to Europe?" Fang Bao asked tightly.

Yinzhen pondered and said, "It won't take long to fight against Japan, one month is enough. The problem is to return. However, it is only more than 400 nautical miles from Shanghai to Nagasaki. It will arrive in two days and nights. Even if it is not good, it is enough to travel against the wind for four days and cannot miss the trip."

He sent off Yinxiang, Fang Bao and the others. Yinzhen was not sleepy at all. He had no fondness for Japan, and for this evil wolf that brought great pain to China and all Southeast Asian countries. He had only a strong hatred in his heart. This evil wolf had not yet begun to be reborn. With a powerful navy in his hands, he had the ability and obligation to curb it, ban it, enslave it, or stifle it in his childhood.

*

The next morning, Yinzhen, Yinxiang, Yinlu and his party led a group of guards to Tongzhou. When they passed through the center of Tianjin, they saw the bell and drum tower setting up a stage in the Caifang. There were busy people all over the place, and there were many idlers watching the excitement. There were also yamen soldiers inspecting the scene.

Needless to ask, Yinzhen also knew that this was prepared for the celebration of the 60th birthday of Kangxi. Shi Shilun was famously stingy and so generous. Other local officials were afraid that they would celebrate it at all costs. Just for this birthday, I wonder how much silver will be spent in the whole country? Just to enjoy the people, this account is not worth it. Yinzhen couldn't help but secretly warn himself that it was his turn in the future, so he must not spend this in vain money.

It was already March 14th, and only four days before the Kangxi birthday celebration. Yinzhen and his party did not dare to delay. They just inspected the expansion project of the post road from Tianjin to Beijing. They were quick to rush along the way and rested in Xianghe for a night. The next morning, everyone rushed to the capital.

As soon as he entered Chaoyang Gate, Yinzhen found a festive atmosphere everywhere. The gatehouses, teahouses, restaurants, shops, and bookstores facing the street are painted red painted, decorated with countless ten thousand characters, longevity characters, and blessing characters, patterns, shed doors, and building doors are hung with auspicious couplets, colorful banners fluttering, flags flying, and the city is dancing.

When Yinzhen looked at the specifications and postures, he felt very familiar. The atmosphere was too similar to the 60th anniversary of the celebration. The face project was a long history and there was no need to think about it. He also knew that these face-saving lives could not be paid by the people, and they all spent his money!

The pedestrians on the street were also bustling. Seeing their clothes and dressed, they put out the new clothes under the box in advance. It is said that people rely on clothes and horses rely on saddles, and wearing new clothes. The spirit of this person is particularly different. From time to time, people can be seen on the streets with smiles and bowing, and there are also many elderly people who are accompanied by young children to go shopping. Needless to say, these elderly people were invited by Kangxi to celebrate his birthday.

The guards at the front station had already passed the news back. Kangxi was in Changchun Garden and issued an edict, "The civil and military officials below the king changed the old rules of wearing court uniforms to Changchun Garden for seven days. From March 1st to the end of the month, all civil and military officials wore court uniforms and python robes to go to Changchun Garden to congratulate their holy birthday. This rule will be followed every ten years of celebration."

Yinzhen and his party were eager to rush to go, all wearing casual clothes. Yinxiang stepped forward and said, "The 'Xiyuantang' in Chongwenmen is not bad. Go there first and then go to Changchun Garden after changing the court clothes. How about it?"

According to the rules, the imperial envoy returned to Beijing and could not return to the mansion without seeing him. The 'Xiyuan Hall' is also the first-class official hall (bathhouse). Yinzhen also knew that he looked at the bustling crowd on the street. He nodded and turned around and ordered Dachun, "I ordered people to go back to the mansion to prepare sedan chairs."

"I have already given instructions earlier. There are many people on the street. If you are slower, you should be here." Dachun bowed and said.

Yinzhen nodded with satisfaction and rushed straight to the "Xiyuantang". The three of them took a beautiful bath, changed into court clothes, and then took the sedan chair to Changchun Garden. After passing Xizhimen, it was another scene. There were red lights hanging high, colorful flags flying, ten thousand characters, longevity characters, and the pattern of the character "Fu" was covered with patterns. On both sides of the street, there were many dragon sheds, sutra sheds, and red lacquer-painted longevity characters.

Yinzhen knew that this was the Imperial Street. From Changchun Garden to the Forbidden City, the thirty-mile Imperial Street, Kangxi had to walk this street when he returned to the palace from Changchun Garden, and he accepted congratulations from all over the place, including officials, scholars, gentry, elders, and the people.

Putting down the curtain of the sedan chair, Yinzhen sighed lightly. Is it worth spending this huge amount of money to please Kangxi? (To be continued)
Chapter completed!