Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

Kangxi stood up, walked to the window, and looked down at the palace below: "This unknown island is indeed a huge treasure. If our Qing Dynasty can occupy it first, it will surely usher in a more glorious future."

Fei Yanggu was very excited after hearing this. He knew that Emperor Kangxi had understood the importance of this matter. He kowtowed again and said, "Your Majesty is wise. I am willing to serve the future of the Qing Dynasty faithfully until my death."

Emperor Kangxi turned around and looked at Fei Yanggu, his eyes full of admiration and trust: "Fei Yanggu, I have seen your loyalty and courage. I will send people to explore this island and make corresponding decisions. You have made great contributions to the Qing Dynasty, and I will not forget your efforts."

Fei Yanggu was slightly stunned, and then replied: "Your Majesty is wise, the strength of the Qing navy is indeed insufficient, but I believe that as long as we give it time and strengthen training, we will be able to build a powerful navy."

Kangxi nodded slightly, his eyes sharp: "I also know that this matter is not a one-day achievement, but the island matter cannot be delayed. I want to secretly send an elite team to investigate. What do you think?"

Fei Yanggu was moved when he heard this. He knew that Kangxi's decision could not be questioned, so he said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty is wise, but this matter must be kept extremely confidential to prevent the news from leaking out and causing unnecessary trouble."

Kangxi's eyes flashed with admiration: "That's right, I am also worried about the pirate threat. I want to mobilize the best troops and make preparations in secret. You need to ensure that everything goes well."

Fei Yanggu took a deep breath and said solemnly: "I will do my best to ensure the smooth progress of the investigation."

Kangxi nodded with satisfaction and said in a deep voice: "Very good, Fei Yanggu. I believe you can complete this task. I will support you secretly and make sure the confidentiality of the operation is guaranteed."

As Kangxi finished speaking, Fei Yanggu felt a strong sense of mission. He knew that this exploration operation was not only related to the safety of the Qing Dynasty, but also a great test of his personal ability. He took a deep breath and said firmly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured that I will live up to your trust and defend the Qing Dynasty to the death!"

Kangxi looked at Fei Yanggu's resolute eyes and felt extremely satisfied. He knew that Fei Yanggu was a rare loyal and capable general in the Qing Dynasty. He believed that under Fei Yanggu's leadership, the Qing navy would be able to overcome difficulties and complete this important exploration mission.

As the night deepened, the conversation between Kangxi and Fei Yanggu came to an end. However, the fate of the Qing Dynasty changed quietly because of this conversation. An investigation operation concerning the safety of the country was about to be quietly launched in secret...

Fei Yanggu stepped out of the palace gate, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone on him, covering him with a layer of golden light. His steps were firm and powerful, and his heart was already filled with a sense of urgency. As soon as he returned to the mansion, he ordered his servants: "Go and call the three brothers Fu Chan, Fu Cun and Fu Chang."

Soon, Fu Chan and Fu Cun came hurriedly, their faces full of concern and curiosity. "Ah Ma, I don't know why you called us here?"

When they heard that Fuchang had discovered an island on the sea, their eyes widened and their faces were full of disbelief.

"This...is this really true?" Fucun asked anxiously, his voice trembling with excitement.

Fu Chan remained silent, his brows furrowed, as if he was thinking about the far-reaching impact of this news.

Fei Yanggu looked at the two of them, took a deep breath, and said slowly: "Yes, it is absolutely true. Moreover, I have reported this matter to the emperor, and the emperor ordered me to secretly train the Qing navy."

Fu Chan and Fu Cun smiled at each other, their joy was beyond words. They knew that this was an opportunity as well as a challenge.

"So, what should we do next?" asked Fu Chan, with wisdom flashing in his eyes.

Fei Yanggu pondered for a moment and said, "I think we should first evaluate the number and quality of our current warships, as well as the training level of the navy. Only by understanding our own strength can we formulate a more appropriate strategy."

Fu Zen nodded in agreement and added, "Indeed. At the same time, we also need to establish a sound naval command system and management system to ensure the efficient operation of the navy."

Fu Cun expressed a different view: "I think that in addition to strengthening naval construction, we also need to focus on improving shipbuilding and navigation technology. The Qing Dynasty's shipbuilding and navigation technology were relatively backward, which may become a bottleneck for us in the future."

"You are right." Fei Yanggu agreed, "We can consider introducing and learning advanced technology to improve the technical level of the navy. Lord Dai Zi is very knowledgeable in this area, you can discuss it with him."

Fuchang also spoke, his voice revealing a hint of determination: "I have encountered many pirates at sea. They are cunning and fierce. Therefore, I think we should strengthen our defense and crackdown on pirates to ensure the maritime security of the Qing Dynasty."

The discussion among the few people became more and more heated, and everyone offered suggestions for the future of the Qing Dynasty. They knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and an unprecedented challenge.

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In the afterglow of the setting sun, Fu Cun hurriedly passed through the streets and alleys of the capital. His destination was Dai Zi's residence, where they would discuss confidential matters. Because the training of the navy must be kept secret, there were only the two of them in Dai Zi's study.

When Fu Cun walked into the study, Dai Zi was sitting at the desk, holding a book in his hand, with a focused look. Hearing the sound of the door opening, he looked up, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"Fucun, why do you come to see me so late?" Dai Zi put down the book in his hand and asked with a smile.

Fu Cun walked over to Dai Zi and sat down, his expression solemn: "Teacher, I have something important to discuss with you."

"Oh? What makes you so serious?" Dai Zi picked up the teacup, took a sip, then put it down and looked at Fu Cun quietly.

Fu Cun took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "It's about our navy."

"Navy?" Dai Zi frowned slightly, "Is there any new military information?"

Fu Cun shook his head: "No, it's about how to improve the technical level of the navy. The emperor ordered my father to secretly train the navy of the Qing Dynasty, so I want to discuss it with the teacher."

Dai Zi heard this, and a gleam flashed in his eyes: "It is not easy to improve the technical level. We have to plan it carefully."

Fucun nodded in agreement: "That's right. I would like to study it with you to see if there is any feasible solution."

"Okay, let's start with the design of the ship." Dai Zi said, taking a roll of drawings from the bookshelf and unfolding it on the table.

The two began to discuss enthusiastically, from the design of ships to the range of artillery, from the navigation route to the training of soldiers, all of which involved the technical level of the navy. Their voices echoed in the study, as if they were shouting for this great goal.

As the night deepened, the lights in the study remained bright. Fu Cun and Dai Zi's discussion became more and more intense, their hearts filled with expectations and confidence for the future.