Joy of Life: Starting by clinging to the eldest princess's coattails!

Chapter 121 My man is truly amazing!

half a month later.

The hustle and bustle of the Chizhou docks was completely silenced by the imperial edict brought by the eunuch.

On the dock, the eunuch's shrill voice still lingered in the river breeze, and the people kneeling around him dared not utter a sound.

Two imperial edicts.

The first charge is that the Prefect of Chizhou was negligent in his duties and should be immediately dismissed and escorted back to the capital for trial. The Military Commander of Chizhou, Jiang Fuhai, failed in his rescue efforts and should be immediately dismissed and escorted back to the capital for trial.

Secondly, Princess Li Yunrui was instructed to independently establish a maritime escort team to ensure the smooth flow of Qingyutang's sea routes. The team was tentatively set at 5,000 men, and all regulations were to be drafted by her and submitted to the Ministry of War for record.

After the eunuch finished reading the imperial edict, he closed the edict, bowed in the direction of Li Yunrui's villa, and turned to leave with his men.

"Wait a minute."

Wu Feng's voice came from the side.

He carried the embroidered spring knife and walked up to the eunuch who was delivering the imperial edict.

The eunuch was taken aback, then smiled obsequiously, "Lord Wu, what are you doing—"

Wu Feng didn't waste any words with him and pointed to Jiang Fuhai, who was being held by two imperial guards.

"This person, stay."

The eunuch's expression changed: "Lord Wu, this is His Majesty's decree. Jiang Fuhai is to be escorted back to the capital to await trial. This—"

"Your Highness wants to form a naval escort force," Wu Feng interrupted him, his voice flat. "Five thousand men, requiring a commander who understands naval warfare. Since Jiang Fuhai has already been dismissed, that's perfect."

The eunuch opened his mouth, as if to say something, but when he met Wu Feng's cold eyes, he swallowed his words back.

He recalled the rumors circulating in Kyoto that this Master Wu was more favored than anyone else by the Princess.

He didn't dare to stop him.

"Since His Highness needs it, I will report back truthfully." The eunuch smiled obsequiously and waved his hand. "Release Governor Jiang."

The two guards released their grip.

Jiang Fuhai stood there, his armor still bearing the wrinkles from being escorted, his face expressionless, his eyes lowered.

The eunuch, along with his men, escorted the ashen-faced prefect of Chizhou away from the dock in haste.

The dock fell silent.

Jiang Fuhai raised his head, looked at Wu Feng, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he only managed to squeeze out two words: "Thank you."

Wu Feng waved his hand: "Let's go, come with me to see His Highness first."

Jiang Fuhai nodded and followed behind him.

After walking a few steps, he looked back at the direction of the dock.

The deputy commander of the Chizhou camp was still standing there, with a few personal guards, watching him from a distance.

Jiang Fuhai's throat moved.

Although the Chizhou garrison is currently under the command of his deputy, once the successor sent by the imperial court arrives, he will certainly make more detailed adjustments to the Chizhou garrison.

Thinking of this, he looked at Wu Feng and couldn't help but ask, "Lord Wu, could you perhaps speak to His Highness and see if it's possible—"

"No," Wu Feng interrupted him. "General Jiang, you know this is unrealistic, but I can guarantee that these people won't be wasted in the future."

Jiang Fuhai also understood this principle.

But in the end, he couldn't bear it.

A villa by the river.

Li Yunrui sat in the main seat in the front hall, her dark palace dress making her appear even fairer. She held a cup of fruit tea in her hand and slowly blew on it to warm it.

Wu Feng led Jiang Fuhai in.

Jiang Fuhai walked into the hall, knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "This humble general, Jiang Fuhai, pays his respects to Your Highness the Eldest Princess."

Li Yunrui put down his teacup and said in a gentle voice, "Governor Jiang, there's no need for such formalities. Please rise."

Jiang Fuhai stood up and stood with his hands at his sides.

Li Yunrui looked at him for a few moments, then slowly said, "You've heard the imperial decree. I need an experienced person to manage the 5,000-strong maritime escort force. Are you willing?"

Jiang Fuhai raised his head and solemnly said, "This humble general is willing to serve Your Highness with utmost loyalty!"

Li Yunrui nodded.

She didn't say anything more, stood up, and glanced at Wu Feng.

"Tell him the rest."

After saying that, she took Chunmei's hand and turned to walk towards the backyard.

The dark skirt swept across the threshold and quickly disappeared behind the moon gate.

Jiang Fuhai stood there, watching the figure walk away, feeling somewhat puzzled.

This is the army, Your Highness, do you trust Lord Wu so much?

But he didn't dare ask any more questions.

Wu Feng walked over to him and patted him on the shoulder: "General Jiang, sit here."

The two sat down in the hall.

The maid brought tea and then withdrew.

Wu Feng took out a neatly folded piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Jiang Fuhai.

"General Jiang, this is my suggestion for this guard team. Take a look, adopt it if it's suitable, or follow your idea if it's not."

Jiang Fuhai took it and looked at it carefully.

The handwriting on the paper is neat and the entries are clear.

The first line of text stunned him.

"Navy, Southeast Fleet?"

He looked up at Wu Feng, his face showing surprise.

Wu Feng nodded: "That's right. From now on, this unit will be called the Southeast Fleet of the Navy."

Jiang Fuhai didn't say anything and continued reading.

The organization was formed in Suzhou.

The training regulations are modeled after those of the Jiangnan Navy, but with added content on long-distance voyages, boarding maneuvers, and landings.

In terms of personnel sourcing, priority will be given to demobilized officers and soldiers from the Jiangnan Navy.

The equipment, including warships, firearms, swords, and bows, was purchased with funds from Qingyutang.

The goal is to completely eradicate the pirates along the southeastern coast and ensure the safety of civilians in the coastal areas.

Upon seeing the last line, Jiang Fuhai's hand trembled slightly.

"Twenty thousand people?!"

He suddenly looked up, his voice changing tone.

The imperial court only allocated five thousand positions!

Wu Feng looked at him, his voice steady: "General Jiang, you are a naval commander, you should understand. Five thousand men at sea are nothing. If the court won't do something, then we'll do it ourselves."

"Only by completely eliminating the pirates can we ensure that the civilians along the southeast coast will no longer suffer. You should understand this principle better than I do."

Jiang Fuhai remained silent for a few moments.

He recalled the scenes he had witnessed at sea over the years.

The fishing boats were burned, the merchant ships were looted, the fishermen were killed, and the women and children were kidnapped and their whereabouts are unknown.

He gripped the paper in his hand tightly.

"Your Highness and Lord Wu—" His voice was a little dry, "Are you really willing to do this?"

Wu Feng looked at him and said earnestly, "I only have one thing to say to Your Highness. The Southeast Fleet must become an invincible fleet that strikes fear into the hearts of all pirates and foreign navies."

"Based on that, whatever you need, His Highness and I will fulfill it for you."

Jiang Fuhai sat there, something churning in his chest.

He looked at Wu Feng, his eyes slightly red.

The reason they asked the Princess for help was simply to prevent the Jiangnan Navy from being dismantled.

Unexpectedly—

Your Highness is actually willing to go to this extent.

Thinking of this, he suddenly felt a sense of loyalty and righteousness, like a scholar who would die for one who understands him.

He stood up, took two steps back, and bowed deeply to Wu Feng.

"Master Wu, the last general————"

"Only by doing my utmost to build and train this fleet can I repay the kindness of Your Highness and Lord Wu."

Wu Feng stood up and helped him up: "General Jiang, there's no need for that. From now on, I'll leave the fleet's affairs to you."

Jiang Fuhai straightened up and nodded vigorously.

The two chatted until the afternoon.

By the time Jiang Fuhai left the villa, it was already dark.

Wu Feng stood at the gate of the courtyard, watching his figure disappear at the end of the alley, a wicked smile slowly creeping onto his face.

I'll fool you until you drop dead.

He turned and walked back.

As soon as I passed through the moon gate, I saw Li Yunrui standing under the corridor.

She changed into a moon-white casual dress, leaned against a pillar, and slowly put a grape into her mouth.

Seeing him approach, she raised the corners of her eyes slightly and asked in a soft, seductive voice, "Finished chatting?"

Wu Feng walked over and nodded.

Li Yunrui held the grape to his lips.

Wu Feng opened his mouth and bit down.

The grapes were very sweet, and the juice melted in my mouth.

Li Yunrui looked at him, her charming eyes glistening with moisture in the twilight.

"My man is truly amazing~"

[Ding~ Mood value +500!]

Wu Feng chewed on a grape and reached out to put his arm around her waist.

"That's right."

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