Chapter 642 Unhappy
The vast crowd, all of them looked expectant and eager, and Su Cheng suddenly realized a problem. Because Liu Xiaochuan and others returned with glory, everyone may only see the glorious side, but they do not know the dangerous side.
And this must be explained clearly to everyone!
Su Cheng smiled and said, "Liu Xiaochuan and his team came back from carriage spices, made considerable contributions, and received a lot of rewards. Everyone is envious, right?"
Everyone laughed embarrassedly after hearing this. How could they not be envious?
Su Cheng put away his smile and said seriously: "Liu Xiaochuan must have boasted a lot, but I must tell you that going to sea is a dangerous thing!"
"You can fall when walking, and you can fall off when riding a horse, let alone go out to sea? How strong winds and waves are there and reefs are there, which are very dangerous. Going out to sea is by no means easy! Don't think that going to sea is going out for vacation, and then you can bring back a big ship of wealth!"
In fact, everyone knows that going to sea is risky. Liu Xiaochuan and the others have been boasting in the village, not only bragging about the spice island they saw, but also bragging about how they fight against the wind and waves and how they kill big fish. They blow the sky, the earth, the sun and the moon are gone.
Although it is obvious that Liu Xiaochuan and the others are bragging, everyone understands that going to sea is indeed risky!
So after listening to Su Cheng's solemn explanation, most people's expressions did not change much.
They think what the master said is right. He can fall down while walking, he can fall to death by riding a horse, and he can be kicked to death by a donkey by a plowing field.
Isn’t it dangerous to fight a war? Aren’t there so many people who want to win a wife and a son?
If Liu Xiaochuan and the others failed to come back, then no one might dare to go out to sea again, but Liu Xiaochuan and the others were all back with a lot of hair. Everyone thought that since Liu Xiaochuan and the others could do it, why can't they?
"Master, we are not afraid of danger!"
"Yes, Master, we are not afraid of danger!"
"Master, please let us go to sea too!"
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Everyone was still so enthusiastic! Su Cheng shouted: "Okay, those who want to go to sea can sign up for a housekeeper. This time, only one hundred people are selected for going to sea. Those who are only sons are not allowed to go to sea. Those who are under 20 years old are not allowed to go to sea. Those who are strong and capable of water are given priority!"
As Su Cheng finished speaking, the whole street became noisy, with some people happy and some people worried.
"I can sign up. I'm not the only son. I'm strong and I can still water, hahaha!"
"Why can't the only son go out to sea?"
"I will be twenty in two months, can't I register?"
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The old housekeeper came out with the manager and shouted: "Don't worry, everyone can sign up if they meet the conditions. Of course, they just register today, and it is not certain whether they can choose..."
Su Cheng and Princess Changle had already walked into the mansion together. Princess Changle smiled and said, "No wonder it's so lively outside. It turns out that it's because everyone wants to go out to sea!"
"Yes, those dozens of cars of spices have pushed the sea to the forefront. Not only do they want to go to sea, but who doesn't want to send people to sea?" Su Cheng said happily.
"Seeing that the great families of the Tang Dynasty were organizing people to go out to sea, it was urgent for the imperial court to prepare for the establishment of the Maritime Bureau, so His Majesty wanted me to go south to investigate."
Su Cheng clearly felt Princess Changle's little hand clenched in an instant.
"My father wants your husband to go south?" Princess Changle bit her lip and looked nervous.
Of course, this kind of thing must be pushed to Li Shimin without hesitation. Anyway, Li Shimin really wants him to focus on investigating and preparing for the establishment of the Maritime Warehouse Department.
Su Cheng nodded and said, "Well, I am still very familiar with the south and know where it is suitable for a seaport. Moreover, I also want to meet Duke Geng."
Princess Changle held Su Cheng's hand tightly and didn't say anything for a long time. She felt very reluctant and also blamed her father very much.
Su Cheng pulled out his hand and directly held her in his arms, and smiled and said, "I went south, not north, so you don't have to worry. I will return to Chang'an soon, at most half a year."
In fact, Princess Changle also understood what Su Cheng said. When her father was going to conquer Gaochang State last fall, she thought it was to let Su Cheng take charge, but the feeling of extreme tension and worry is still remembered by her.
But now, knowing that Su Cheng was going south, she felt more reluctant than nervous and worried.
The south is prosperous and stable, and there is no need to fight, so naturally there is no need to worry about danger. She just felt a little panicked when she thought that she would not see Su Cheng for a long time.
It’s not worry, it’s missing!
After returning to the upper room, Princess Changle held the flowers but looked unhappy.
"What's wrong with the princess?" Cui Mo asked in confusion.
Yingluo pouted and said, "Your Majesty wants to send the prince to the south, saying that he wants to build the Maritime Bureau."
Cui Mo was surprised when she heard this, "There are so many officials in the court, why should I let the prince go south?"
Wu Yu's thoughts were heard and said with a smile: "Yes, princess, the grandfather wants to train troops and develop firearms. White flower is also a big deal. The grandfather is busy in Chang'an, so how can he easily leave Chang'an and go south?"
In fact, Princess Changle also understood what Cui Mo and Wu Xi meant, just wanted her to enter the palace to plead with her mother or father.
When she heard Su Cheng say she was going south, she did feel the urge to immediately enter the palace to find her mother or father, but now she calmed down.
If she really entered the palace, she might be able to ask her father to prevent her husband from going south, but is this right?
To be fair, the husband is indeed the most suitable candidate to go south to open the sea, because the husband is most familiar with going to the sea, and as an important official in the court, the husband of the husband must of course share his worries.
So she couldn't go to the palace to ask her father and mother to not let her husband go south. That would mean that she would be too selfish. How would others think of her husband?
Princess Changle shook her head and said, "Your husband is most familiar with the sea, so you are the one who wants to go south. In fact, thinking about it, it is better to let your husband go south to preside over the sea. At least the south is prosperous and stable, so there is no need to worry about danger!"
Wu Ju, Cui Mo and others couldn't help but nodded after hearing this. It seemed that this was true. Last autumn, the emperor decided to launch troops against Gaochang. They were very worried at that time, fearing that the emperor would order the emperor to go to war.
Compared to leading the army and leading the sea to the south, it is like going out for a trip. Although I miss you very much, I don’t have to worry about it. The feeling of fear is the most tormenting.
Wu Qi smiled and said, "What the princess said is that when we read poetry and articles, Jiangnan is unique and fascinating. Even after reading it, we yearn for it. The prince is a good person to go south!"
Chapter completed!