C2077 Master and disciple (1/2)
The sun was setting in the west, and the moon was rising in the east. The united fleet was getting closer and closer to the heart of the British Empire, and they were finally able to see the waves of the North Sea after going around North Cape Foran.
The veterans who had participated in Europe for the first time could not help but sigh. Many of them thought of their comrades who had died in Europe, and tears rolled down their faces uncontrollably.
Xiao Letian recalled every single detail within the Poo War, recalled how he was attacked by the French Fleet in the North Sea and how the Prussian civilian ship went all out to save him without caring about himself, and his nose turned sour and he almost cried.
”We're back, we're back! ”I'm back again …”
Just as he was lamenting, Zai Chun's voice came out from behind him, ”Master … Duke of Newcastle has already returned to the Glory on the barge. Just now, Senior Brother Xiang Ying said that we will reach the mouth of Thames in two hours … ”
Xiao Letian hurriedly rubbed his nose, suppressing the pain in his eyes. He turned his head and said, ”Alright, you should get Da Sixi and the others to prepare your personal belongings as soon as possible …”
”Since you want to probe deeper into the tiger's den to find out more about the English, then I cannot stop you, but you have to be prepared!” ”Don't lose your prestige as an emperor when you go out, and carefully distribute the gifts you brought from the Forbidden City. We don't only want to go to England, we don't need to use up everything in one go …”
”In terms of money, I will ask Jin Sanshun to send you another 200,000 in cash. Although the UK has everything under your control, there are some essential rewards that cannot be left out. They will not bite even if you have more money …”
Xiao Letian was like a father, teaching his son, who was about to leave home and live in school alone. His eyes revealed true emotions, Zai Chun truly felt the reluctance in his master's heart.
”Master …” I... ”How about I don't want to go, I'll still study by your side …” Zai Chun was still a child after all, and his temperament was uncertain.
Xiao Letian laughed and patted Zai Chun's shoulder, ”Go! Isn't this the independence you wanted? Do you think that if the Forbidden City and the Beijing are prisons, then the Chinese have no restrictions? ”It's actually all the same …”
”It's a pity that you're the emperor. If you were an ordinary child or a child from a noble family, I would definitely not let you go and let you mature for a few more years …”
”But you are still the emperor of Tongzhi after all! In another two years, you will definitely be returning to the Beijing to take charge of your affairs. There is not much time left for you, you have to learn how to take charge of yourself! ”
Xiao Letian's smile carried a trace of bitterness, ”I won't stop you, I won't stop you anymore. If it's a dragon, then it's time to fly into the sky.
Zai Chun couldn't hold back his tears any longer. He looked at the Englishman while carrying her master, but not only was her master not angry, she even took care of his.