The Return of the Demon

#1202 - The most indispensable thing on the boat is fish soup

Ning Chen and the other two stared at the feathers on the sea.

This feather acts as a buoy.

But the three of them were not good at fishing. Ning Chen sighed and said, "It's not that my skills are not good, it's that my tools are not good. As the saying goes, if you want to do your job well, you must first sharpen your tools. If I had a sea fishing rod, I would catch a shark for you.

Unfortunately, your world is too backward. Even if I am a good cook, I can’t make a meal without rice. It seems that I won’t have fish soup tonight.”

Although Pan Yucheng didn't understand what Ning Chen said, he understood the last sentence and said subconsciously: "The thing that is most in demand on this ship is fish soup, right?"

Ning Chen was stunned for a moment.

Yes, this is on the boat, and this is the thing they have the most...but why are the three of them working hard here for a long time like fools?

Ning Chen coughed awkwardly and said, "That fish soup is not as good as the fish I caught myself."

......

In the following time, Ning Chen not only sailed on the sea, but also often disembarked from the shore.

This time he was not just going to Wu State, he also had a duty to perform, which was patrol.

This idiot Zhang Tianlun brought disaster to the entire Eastern Territory, and the defense of the coastline almost collapsed.

A month ago, Ning Chen ordered Mu Anbang to lead an army of 50,000 troops northward to eliminate bandits and robbers while setting up coastal defense.

There are not many prefectures and counties in the entire Eastern Territory, and most of them are small villages like Tianci Village.

Therefore, coastal defense is very important. Many islands in the sea are occupied by bandits and robbers. If there is no army to blockade the coastline, both the Showa Kingdom and those bandits and robbers will cause devastating damage to these small villages.

The situation was as serious as in Xiyuan Village, where the entire village was massacred.

However, after the patrol, Ning Chen was still very satisfied.

Mu Anbang is worthy of being a person who once led the Changling Army. His coastal defense is still very good. He has left troops to garrison wherever they can land.

In fact, there are not many places where you can land. Most places are covered with reefs. Not to mention landing, even ships dare not approach.

After the inspection, Ning Chen was still very satisfied with Mu Anbang's abilities and would recommend him for credit when he returned.

More than twenty days later, Ning Chen's ship finally docked for the last time.

It’s not that we’ve arrived yet, but we have to travel by land next.

If you want to reach the capital of Wu State smoothly, it will take more than 20 days at best.

They rode fast and lightly all the way. After more than twenty days of travel, although they were exhausted, they finally arrived at the capital of the Wu State safely.

When Ning Chen entered the border, the news had already been sent to the Wu Kingdom Palace at full speed.

Therefore, the empress had already known about Ning Chen’s visit to Wu State.

Moreover, whenever Ning Chen arrived at a place, local officials would immediately rush the news to the Wu Palace and present it to the empress.

Therefore, when Ning Chen arrived at the capital of Wu State, the Minister of Personnel Fu Lu was already waiting in front of the city gate.

Ning Chen and Fu Lu are old acquaintances.

The first time I came to Wu State, it was Fu Lu who received me.

Later, Fu Lu also participated in the construction of Xuanwu City, which shows that he was trusted by the empress.

"Your Highness has had a hard time on this journey. I am sorry that I failed to come and greet you. I hope you will forgive me."

Seeing Ning Chen, Fu Lu leaned over and said with a smile.

Ning Chen got off the horse and jokingly asked, "Master Fu, are you about to give birth?"

Fu Lu was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood, touched his big belly, and laughed: "Your Majesty is teasing me again, but I have gained a little weight recently.

Your Majesty is resourceful and capable of doing anything... Is there any way to make this humble official lose weight?"

Ning Chen smiled and said, "Do you want to lose weight?"

Fu Lu nodded seriously.

Ning Chen also said seriously: "If you want to lose weight, there is no other way except starving yourself."

Fu Lu hesitated for a long time and said, "Then I'd better stay fat. Life is so short. It would be too frustrating if I can't satisfy my appetite."

Fu Lu has no other hobbies except eating, which can be seen from his stomach... His ideal is to try all the delicacies in the world.

Therefore, he prefers to stay in Xuanwu City, because Xuanwu City gathers the delicacies of both Daxuan and Wu Kingdom, especially the roast duck of Yufulou. He ate it once last time and it was absolutely amazing... I heard that it was opened specially for Ning Chen by the Emperor Retired of Daxuan.

Unfortunately, he has been transferred back and can no longer taste Daxuan’s delicious food.

Ning Chen said: "Since I can't lose weight, I can only accept it."

Fu Lu looked unhurried, not understanding what Ning Chen meant...but seeing the smirk on Ning Chen's face, he knew that it was definitely not a good thing to say.

Ning Chen patted Fu Lu's big belly and teased, "Master Fu, can you see your thing when you pee?"

Fu Lu: “….”

Ning Chen continued: "I'm really curious, does your woman usually have to be on top when she's doing it with you?"

Fu Lu's forehead was already sweating, and he laughed dryly, "Your Majesty, shall we go into the city first?"

"Wait a moment, Ning is a polite person, how could I come here empty-handed? I have prepared a gift for you..." Ning Chen said, turning his head and said, "Old Pan, bring up the gift I gave to bribe Master Fu."

Fu Lu was originally very curious about what gift Ning Chen brought him?

But when he heard the word bribe, he shuddered all over.

You have to know that he is not the only one who comes to greet Ning Chen. It would be terrible if someone took the opportunity to make a big fuss, saying that he deliberately solicited bribes and made things difficult for Ning Chen, and impeached him... The empress is not a merciful person.

"Your Majesty, this is unacceptable, unacceptable..."

Seeing Pan Yucheng coming over with a bundle, Fu Lu waved his hands hurriedly and said he would not accept the bundle no matter what.

Ning Chen opened the bundle, and when Fu Lu saw what was inside, he was stunned.

Ning Chen smiled and said, "Master Fu, are you sure you don't want it? This time I came from the coast and passed through countless seaside villages. How they cook the creatures in the sea is far better than us.

But those things are not easy to carry. This is smoked fish, and this is dried squid. These things have been specially processed and can be stored for a long time without losing their deliciousness. "

Fu Lu's eyes lit up.

He can’t accept other things, but if he accepts some food, who can say anything to him?

Fu Lu leaned forward and said gratefully, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Master Fu, you're welcome!"

Is this a gift? This is social etiquette.

The empress is his woman, who among the Wu State officials dares to accept his things?

But it's still okay to cater to their preferences occasionally, give them some small gifts, and bring them closer together.

"Your Majesty, please!"

"Master Fu, please!"

Fu Lu brought Ning Chen to Zunwu Hall. After settling him down, he happily went home with the bag of smoked fish and dried squid.

Ning Chen only took Feng Qizhen with him and left Zunwu Hall.

Then, he arrived at Prince Qing's Mansion with ease.

After the notification, the people from Prince Qing's Mansion invited Ning Chen and the others in.

After walking through the corridor and crossing the small bridge, I finally arrived at the hall a quarter of an hour later.

In the hall, not only Prince Qing is there, but also a group of... male concubines!