Cursed Mountains and Seas

Chapter 363: After searching for a long time, I found it without any effort

More importantly, this time Wang Cheng didn't just make empty promises or give pep talks; he directly introduced concrete incentive policies:
"Fellow soldiers, do you see the fleets of the Four Seas Trading Company and the United Fruit Company over there?"

The Sihai Money Exchange, which has branches all over the coastal prefectures, and the flintlock musket factory that just helped us upgrade our equipment belong to these two companies.

I assure you that all the spoils of our expedition, including captured ships, goods, land, slaves, etc., will be appraised on the spot and converted into real gold and silver.

When ships operate as a team at sea, the captain of each ship receives 15% of the revenue, officers and generals receive 25% each, ordinary crew members receive 40%, and the remaining 20% ​​is distributed among the public.

The reward money can be collected on the spot, or you can entrust Sihai Money Shop to send the money directly home.

Furthermore, the corresponding military merits will be recorded on the spot, and rewards will be given according to the law, or exchanged for the reward treasury specially opened by His Majesty for us: unique skills and extraordinary arts, talismans and protective objects, 100,000 kinds of seafood, and so on.

If any injured or ill individuals voluntarily remain in the Pacification Commissioner's Office or official factory we have established, they can exchange their land and servants for land, ensuring a comfortable and wealthy life in their later years.

Even if you unfortunately die in battle, the merits you have accumulated will be transferred to your designated successor.

I, Wang Fugui, swear to Her Majesty the Heavenly Princess that I will act in accordance with the rules and regulations, and will never break my promise!

Having served as the Prince of Jinghai for so long, Wang Cheng had long since gained some insights.

The collective's interests are limited. Since you hold the power to distribute the pie, ultimately some people will benefit while others will lose.

The more people who benefit, the greater the influence, the more successful the organization, and the more successful you, as its leader, will be.

As long as you hold the most loyal and core weapon, all other noise is irrelevant.

Therefore, Wang Cheng's principle in dealing with these future core players and winning alliances is:

"The eldest brother eats the meat while you drink the soup?"
No, no, no, I won't keep this glory to myself. You all should share the spoils with me!

These lower-ranking soldiers of the Great Zhao were used to serving their superiors, and none of them had ever seen such a generous reward system.

If I hadn't seen that I was still wearing the military uniform of the Great Zhao Dynasty, after thinking "Are kings and nobles born with special privileges?", my second thought would have been "I would die for the General."

It was visible to the naked eye that the morale and spirit of the entire fleet had changed.

That wasn't all. Before setting sail, Wang Cheng led his troops to submit a memorial to the Heavenly Consort, just like the Three Treasures Eunuch had done before.

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The 40th year of Shaozhi, the year of Xinyou, the tenth month, the day of Renwu, the twelfth day of Guisi.
We, the Imperial Envoy, Commander-in-Chief, and other envoys, respectfully present this offering of fine wine and jade, to the Heavenly Princess, who is bestowed with the titles of Protector of the Nation and Blessed People, Wondrous Spirit, Manifest Response, Universal Benevolence, and Universal Salvation:

I humbly submit
The Emperor's light shines down upon the vast ocean. We, your humble servants, have been commissioned by His Majesty to embark on a voyage to the Western Ocean. Our treasured ships will reach the clouds, ready to brave the perilous waves.

A piece of green paper had just burned into smoke in the flames, disappearing into the air three feet above the head along with the incense.

call--!
The air above their heads was filled with the fragrance of incense, and amidst the swirling divine light, a silver-white dragon descended from the clouds.

This was none other than the Dragon Lord of Falling Star Lake, the Dragon Lord of Azure Mist Lake, and Lady Yan, Yan Yunxiao!

He winked at Wang Cheng and spat out a "Crimson Talisman Golden Book" bestowed by the Heavenly Consort.

This signifies the permission and protection of the First-Rank Imperial Concubine for their large-scale voyage.

"Your subject, Wang Fugui, thanks Your Majesty for your favor!"

Even though the soldiers behind Wang Cheng knew that such an occasion should be quiet, they couldn't help but stir up a commotion when they saw that the ritualistic process had actually received divine response.

As everyone knows, on the land of China, the First Rank Sovereign is the most revered; while at sea, the water spirits and deities are revered, especially the First Rank Heavenly Consort.

With the crimson talisman and golden book in hand, they were essentially granted a death-exemption token, meaning that no matter how fierce the storms at sea, they would be helpless against them.

This feels so strongly like destiny.

Even though everyone in the Twenty-Four Guards knew that the Lady Yan in front of them, who was about the same age as the Great Zhao Dynasty, was actually Lord Wang's betrothed.

He must have gotten this "Crimson Talisman Golden Book" from the Water Palace Immortal Class through connections.

But even if others wanted to leave, they couldn't.

Therefore, the generals couldn't help but add a line after "Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?" and "We will die for the General": "The fox cries and the white dragon bestows a talisman: May the Great Zhao Dynasty prosper and the king be rich and noble."

Just as Wang Cheng was bowing deeply to the Heavenly Consort, who was also his first wife, his vision suddenly blurred, and the figure of his father-in-law, Yan Gong, appeared before him.

He earnestly instructed him:

"Yan Qing, I have always advocated that China must break free from the curse and go see what is in the depths of the vast ocean and what changes are taking place. There is absolutely no way out if we cower like turtles."

Back then, when your family's fifth-generation ancestor, Bangyan, led the treasure ship fleet out with the eunuch Sanbao, he once submitted a memorial to the Empress.

They instructed their descendants that if they did not return, the next treasure ship fleet must be even stronger than theirs. But they never imagined that they would be the last treasure ship fleet, and there would be no successors.

Until today, you led the team to set sail.

But you only have one treasure ship; you must not recklessly break through the cursed area to go outside the wall.

Wang Cheng bowed to him and promised:
"Don't worry, Father-in-law, I know what's what."

This time, we will only explore the secret realm rifts at most. We will not venture beyond the walls until we break through to the upper three ranks of the Living Ghost God realm and gather enough Heavenly Crafted Treasure Ships.

Yan Gong smiled and nodded:

Very good.

Oh, by the way, your father asked me to pass on a message to you: once you return from Southeast Asia, please arrange your marriage with Yunxiao and the girl from the Shen family.

Wang Cheng had no objection and bowed again.

After getting up, he nodded to Sister Axiao, and holding the golden talisman, he took the lead and boarded the [Five Peaks Flag] that the Mirage Cloud Dragon Ship had transformed into.

With a command: "Raise anchor and set sail!"

However, at this moment, the deputy general Yu Zigao suddenly reported:

"Reporting to Your Excellency, the deputy envoy of the third rank appointed by the court has not yet arrived."

Upon hearing this, Wang Cheng's expression turned cold:
"Such an imposing official position, making tens of thousands of men in the fleet wait for him alone?"

He opened his pocket watch and saw that there were still three minutes left before the originally scheduled departure time.

"Where is the military judge? He has failed to appear by the appointed time; what is his punishment?"

An official responded to the order:

"Your humble servant is here. Reporting to the chief envoy, the commander-in-chief has gathered his troops. If any soldier or general fails to arrive on time, regardless of rank, they shall be executed without mercy!"

However, the military judge had barely finished speaking when...

A streak of light shot through the sky, transforming into a middle-aged scholar who bowed apologetically to Wang Cheng.
"I was rescuing fishermen who had run aground on the road and almost missed the deadline. Surely you won't blame me?"

Wang Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly, recognizing the man's rarity and potential:
[Rare Goods: Jiang Jichun, Christian name: Yang Manuo, a Nestorian Christian.]

Our ancestor Jiang Wang joined the uprising of Emperor Taizu and was granted the title of General of Martial Valor and Cavalry Captain. He was the hereditary commander of the Fuquan Garrison in Citong Port, and his family held this military position for nine generations. Later, he passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi.

Immediately afterwards, the "Three Questions of Sang Hongyang" in my arms felt slightly warm.

This allowed him to read more.

[The Grand Master of Guishan Bookstore, known as Rainwater, is the sole survivor among the three living ghosts and deities who assassinated Prince Jinghai.]

Wang Cheng lowered his eyes slightly, concealing the chilling murderous intent in his heart.

"Great! I've searched high and low without finding it, and now it's right here without any effort."

Even Wang Bengu didn't know who the three living ghosts and gods he had found were.

I didn't expect you to come to me of your own accord.
"Old Wang's death anniversary is just a few days away, your arrival is perfectly timed."

When she looked up again, everything in her eyes was normal, and she said to him with a kind smile:
"The deputy envoy was late because he was trying to help the people, so I don't mind at all."

"Vice Envoy Jiang, please."

Jiang Jichun walked proudly into the cabin arranged for him on the Mirage Cloud Dragon ship.

Completely unaware that the large fleet behind them, which had been bound together by Wang Cheng using the three methods of righteousness, practical benefits, and faith, was looking at them with such hostility.

The urge to slash six times in a second is impossible to hide.

Who can't see that he's trying to intimidate us and contradict us?

The crowd immediately associated the image of the scholar-official that Wang Cheng had just described with him.

Wang Cheng waved to the crowd to quell their agitation, implying that they could discuss the matter once they reached international waters, before finally ordering them to set sail.

"Set sail! First stop, Manila, Luzon!"

(End of this chapter)