roccoschili Chapter 601 Is our Tang Dynasty navy mighty?
Chapter 601 Is our Tang Dynasty navy mighty?
Lai Fu looked at Wu Tianyan's anxious look beside him, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose, revealing a helpless smile.
The two of them have been together since they were wearing open-crotch pants, and their temperaments and thoughts are as clear as a mirror.
Lai Fu knew very well that his brother Ergou had been smart since he was young, had a quick mind, was independent-minded, and had extraordinary courage and insight. He was definitely not an ordinary person.
But reality is like a high wall that can never be climbed over, trapping people's ambitions inside.
Today's Tang Dynasty is prosperous, and all walks of life are filled with talented people.
Lai Fu often thought that this was like a magical beach. As far as the eye could see, there was not a single grain of sand, only golden yellow everywhere.
The imperial court was like a buyer overwhelmed by the choices. Among this pile of gold, it would definitely only pick the big ones.
Although Brother Ergou is very capable, it is extremely difficult for him to stand out in the Tang Dynasty, which is full of elites.
But Wu Tianyan had a spirit of not giving up in his bones. He was extremely anxious and walked very fast, jogging towards the square.
He knew better than anyone that if a minor official like himself, who had no background or connections and could only wander around the fringes of the court, wanted to stand out and realize his ambitions, he had to seize every fleeting opportunity, even if the opportunity was as small as a needle tip, he would never let it go.
At this time in the square, Li Zhentao was wearing a majestic general's uniform. The clothes were tailored to his body and embroidered with exquisite gold patterns, shining brightly under the sunlight.
He stood there upright and steadily, exuding an aura of majesty without even being angry.
Behind him, the Tang Dynasty navy lined up in neat rows, with all the soldiers holding their heads high and looking energetic.
Their armor was polished to a shine, and their spears gleamed coldly in the sunlight. This was the first time that the people watching around had seen such a grand spectacle. Everyone was whispering and discussing, wondering who on earth was coming today that could cause the Tang Dynasty navy to greet him with such a fuss.
When Wu Tianyan and Lai Fu arrived at the square panting, Li Zhentao just glanced at them lightly. His gaze was like a gust of wind, passing by gently without causing any ripples. Then he nodded slightly, turned his gaze to the distance again, and continued to wait patiently.
It was the first time that Wu Tianyan saw Li Zhentao standing and waiting for someone, and he couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.
You must know that Li Zhentao, as the Grand Admiral of the Tang Dynasty Navy, holds great power and commands all the naval forces of the Tang Dynasty. He is a man who can make the sea surface of the Tang Dynasty tremble with just a stomp of his feet.
On weekdays, when he met Zhang Xianhuai, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and Qin Ruzhao, the great general of Shenwu, who were of the same rank as him, they always sat on equal terms and no one had to wait for anyone else.
Apart from His Majesty, Wu Tianyan racked his brains but couldn't think of anyone else who could make Li Zhentao stand and wait so respectfully.
Wu Tianyan looked at Li Zhentao's majestic appearance, then looked at the majestic navy behind him, and the Ming Guang armor on his body. The armor was finely crafted, with the armor plates tightly connected, and each piece was flashing with cold light.
Wu Tianyan had seen such scenes several times, but every time he saw it, the phrase "A real man should be like this" would involuntarily ring in his heart, and each time it became louder and louder.
He dreamed of becoming a figure like Li Zhentao, holding great power, commanding thousands of troops, and making a earth-shaking career in this world.
But reality was like a basin of cold water, extinguishing the hope in his heart time and time again.
In terms of background, his biggest reliance is Li Zhentao, but this boss's mind is full of wars, military training, and deployment of troops. He knows nothing about the ways of the world and official social interactions, and has no interest in them at all.
It is also because of this that he has worked under Li Zhentao for so many years, diligently and without making any mistakes, but he has never been promoted. He has been stuck in the same place and unable to advance, and his ambitions can only be buried deep in his heart.
Just when everyone was full of curiosity, a convoy slowly drove towards the square in the distance.
The wheels squeaked as they turned and crushed the ground. Everyone stretched their necks, their eyes wide open as they looked around curiously, and were eagerly wondering in their hearts what kind of important person was sitting in that carriage.
Finally, the convoy slowly stopped. In front of a carriage with ancient decorations, an old man with a slightly hunched figure slowly walked down from the carriage.
Seeing this, Li Zhentao immediately stepped forward quickly, his face full of respect, and reached out to support him.
"Duke Ying, I have long admired your name. It is truly an honor for us to have you here today!"
Li Zhentao's voice was loud and echoed clearly in the square.
Wu Tianyan, who was following behind Li Zhentao, was stunned when he heard the three words "Duke of England". Then a light flashed in his mind, and he suddenly realized it and was shocked.
It turned out to be Li Ji! This seemingly ordinary old man in front of him was actually the Li Ji who was famous in the Tang Dynasty and admired by countless people!
No wonder, no wonder even Li Zhentao came to greet him in person, only Li Ji could deserve such a grand treatment!
Li Ji looked at Li Zhentao's respectful expression, a kind smile appeared on his face, he nodded and said, "Don't support me, my old bones are still strong, I have plenty of strength."
"Now that I'm old, I want to come and see the navy of the Tang Dynasty to see if they are still as powerful as ever!"
Although Li Ji's voice carries a bit of the vicissitudes of time, it is still full of energy.
Hearing Li Ji's words, Li Zhentao laughed heartily.
He turned around, hands on his hips, his eyes brimming with confidence as he called out to the neatly arranged navy array before him, "Brothers, General Li Ji, Duke of Ying, ask me if the Tang navy is formidable."
He paused briefly, his eyes sweeping over the faces of each soldier, and then shouted, "Come on, brothers, now, open your voices and tell our General Li loudly that we are the navy of the Tang Dynasty."
He raised his arm high and swung it violently, "Isn't it mighty?"
As soon as Li Zhentao finished speaking, every naval soldier's face turned red and blood boiled in their chests.
They were extremely excited and shouted at the top of their lungs with all their might: "Mighty! Mighty! Mighty!"
The sound was deafening, as if it would break through the sky, echoing in the sky above the square for a long time, and even the surrounding air was shaken by this momentum.
Even Wu Tianyan and Lai Fu started shouting wildly.
At this moment, their hearts were filled with pride because they shared the honor and disgrace with the Tang Dynasty Navy.