Rebirth of The Deer and the Cauldron, Wei Xiaobao Becomes a God

After hearing this, Kangxi frowned again and fell into deep thought about the ship that did not need sails for power.

At this moment, Kangxi suddenly remembered something and turned to ask He Yu: "I remember Shi Lang mentioned before that this ship was built by the Federation of Heaven and Earth, and it seems to be equipped with a device called a steam engine for power. Now it seems that it is true!"

He Yu hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty is wise! These ironclad ships were indeed built by the Heaven and Earth Federation. They intend to use them to dominate the sea and threaten our Great Qing Empire."

Kangxi nodded, a worried look on his face. Then he asked, "So, do you have more information about this ironclad ship?"

He Yu replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, Long Keduo and Shi Lang have been in the Ryukyu Kingdom for some time. Shi Lang is an old subordinate of Wei Xiaobao. Last time in the Goryeo Kingdom, he was able to board the ironclad ship. This time he should be able to get more information."

After hearing this, Kangxi nodded thoughtfully. He knew that the navy had always been the weak link of the Qing Dynasty. This ironclad ship incident undoubtedly sounded the alarm for the court. It was necessary to strengthen the coastal defense force to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

At this moment, Kangxi suddenly thought of a question and turned to ask He Yu: "Furata said in his memorial that he did not see the ironclad warships firing, but the ships of many countries exploded one after another, which was very strange."

"I also find it incredible!" He Yu said.

The chief guard Duolong stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have read a history of Japanese wars before. The book said that the Japanese navy had a frogman unit that was good at naval warfare. Will they take advantage of the fierce battle between the ironclad ships to dive into the water and sink the warships or place gunpowder barrels to explode?"

He Yu's face changed after hearing this. He lowered his head and thought for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty, I think this possibility is very high. I also heard that the Japanese frogmen are known for their strong diving ability and flexible tactics. If they launch an attack from underwater, it is indeed possible to cause such silent and heavy losses."

After hearing this, Kangxi's face became solemn. He realized that this problem could not be ignored. So he immediately ordered He Yu to strengthen the coastal defense force and find a way to solve the frogman's attack on the ship.

At the same time, he asked officials from all regions to strengthen the management of ports and docks to ensure maritime safety.

He Yu took the order and left, while Kangxi fell into deep thought. Although the attack on the Wusongkou Fort caused the court to suffer considerable losses, it also sounded a wake-up call for the court. In the future, the court must strengthen its coastal defense and improve its ability to respond to emergencies in order to ensure national security and stability.

Kangxi was very angry that Wei Xiaobao appeared in Yangzhou and even led his fleet to intrude. This was a slap in the face, but he also knew that his weakest point was his maritime strength, so he had to let him do whatever he wanted for the time being.

On the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, the Dragon finally returned to Shuri Lane. After Wei Xiaobao and his family got off the ship, they headed towards the Commander-in-Chief's Mansion in a grand procession.

As the New Year approaches, the whole city is filled with a strong festive atmosphere. From the docks to Shuri Castle, red lanterns are hung everywhere, and celebrations such as dragon and lion dances can be seen everywhere. People on the street are busy packing large and small bags to buy New Year's goods for their homes, and laughter echoes in the streets and alleys, creating a prosperous scene.

Li Zicheng was born in poverty, and he was very observant: "Kid, the governor of this city is really extraordinary. I walked from the dock to here, and I didn't see a single beggar!" Everyone agreed when they heard this. It was the first time for them to come to Shuri Castle, and they were shocked by the prosperous and lively scene.

In China, there are beggars in every city, but they are nowhere to be found here. Not only that, the living conditions of the common people are also very good, everyone is dressed in bright and beautiful clothes and full of energy, which is in sharp contrast to other places.

"Yes, yes, why are people here so rich?" Even the knowledgeable Wei Chunhua couldn't help but wonder.

Shuang'er, who was standing by, saw her mother so happy and replied with a smile, "Mom, in the Ryukyu Kingdom, the government arranges work for adults, provides support for the elderly, and provides free schooling for children. No matter if adults or children are sick, medical treatment is free, and even the government gives money to support children. That's why there are no beggars or thieves here, and every household is very wealthy."

"What?!" After hearing the news, Wei Chunhua's eyes widened and she asked in surprise: "Isn't that just like heaven?" She thought to herself, how nice it would be if she could live here.

At this time, Wei Xiaobao on the side suddenly said: "Mother, I told you on the boat, but you just didn't believe it."

Wei Chunhua glared at him and said, "Xiaobao, how dare you say that? You can't even do some legitimate business in such a good place. Sister Hua wants to move the Lichunyuan in Yangzhou here." Wei Chunhua always speaks her mind and her words are shocking.

After hearing this, everyone's faces turned red, especially Su Quan, who quickly explained, "Mom, Xiaobao is not allowed to open places for pornography, gambling, and drugs. Anyone who opens one will be fined."

"Who does he think he is? As long as the prefect allows, we have to move Lichunyuan here." Wei Chunhua said nonchalantly. In her heart, she had already seen the bright future of Lichunyuan from the prosperity of the city.

Everyone was speechless. They knew Wei Chunhua's character and knew that once a decision was made, it would be difficult to change it.

However, they still hope to persuade Wei Chunhua to give up this idea. After all, it is not suitable to open a brothel in such an environment.

Wei Chunhua firmly believed that as long as she had enough money and connections, she would be successful. If she wanted to open a good Lichunyuan, it would not work without the protection of an official background. So she thought about how to win over the prefect of Shuri Castle. She secretly wrote down this business plan and prepared to find an opportunity to implement it.

As they were talking, everyone had arrived at the commander-in-chief's residence.

Because Wei Xiaobao planned to bring all his wives to the Ryukyu Kingdom, the original three-in-three-out courtyard seemed inadequate, so housekeeper Park expanded many more houses on this basis.

When the group returned to the Commander-in-Chief's Mansion, the originally deserted mansion suddenly became bustling with activity.

After hearing the news, Prince Shangwen, Shangwu, Yang Lin and the leaders of various brigades came one after another.

Qiu Daoji drove a four-wheeled vehicle converted from a tractor, making a "thump thump" sound. The vehicle had no roof, with a driver's seat in the front and two rows of seats in the rear compartment. Qiu Daoji was driving, while Wu Sanniang and Du Xueting sat side by side in the back. Their journey caused quite a stir.

Qiu Daoji drove the tractor directly into the courtyard of the Commander-in-Chief's Mansion from the side carriageway. Such a big commotion made it difficult for Wu Sanniang and Du Xueting, who had just confirmed their relationship, to keep a low profile.