The Great Tang Dynasty's Trans-Dimensional Conference: Little Rhinoceros Arrives

Buying a boat requires going through various procedures, and afterwards you have to learn how to drive it. Lin Fan didn't want Li Shimin and the others to just wait around at the hotel.

Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun exchanged a glance, then nodded, "Alright."

After having the little princess see Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun off, Lin Fan acted immediately, contacting a local yacht business online.

The merchants arrived quickly, reaching the hotel in less than half an hour. They told the little princess and the others to stay at the hotel to rest, while Lin Fan went downstairs alone.

"Hello sir, are you looking to buy a yacht?" Upon seeing Lin Fan, a middle-aged man stepped forward and shook his hand happily.

Lin Fan smiled and nodded. "Yes."

"So, are you buying a new one or a used one?"

"It's new, isn't it?" Lin Fan said with a smile.

"Are you buying this as an individual or a company?" the middle-aged man asked.

"What's the difference?" Lin Fan had never encountered these things before, so naturally he didn't understand anything.

"That's right. Individuals can't enjoy tax exemption, and companies, although they are tax-exempt, have many regulations. They must use the money for operations and cannot go beyond 20 nautical miles," the man explained.

"How much will the tax difference be?" Lin Fan didn't want to get himself into trouble.

"Imported ships make up 30%, and domestically produced ships make up 20%," the man replied.

"Is the tax revenue alone that much?" Lin Fan was a little confused.

"If you think the tax is too high, you can buy a second-hand one," the man said with a smile.

"Secondhand? Isn't that a bit inappropriate?" Li Hao was still somewhat reluctant.

"Excuse me, sir, I'd like to ask first if you know how to drive a yacht? And how often do you usually drive one?"

"No, and not often..." Lin Fan scratched his head awkwardly.

"That's right. I think it would be more cost-effective for you to buy a second-hand one. If all else fails, you can buy it, use it for a few years, and then sell it. That way, you'll lose less money."

"Can the quality of a second-hand item be guaranteed?" Lin Fan was somewhat intrigued, feeling that what the man said made a lot of sense.

"Of course, all our boats are insured. You can take a test drive first, and if you're not satisfied within 30 days, we even offer a full refund or exchange."

"Alright then."

The man then led Lin Fan to the dock by the sea, and also brought a full set of documents and boat information.

Several private yachts of different sizes and styles were moored at the dock. Lin Fan spent a while looking around before finally choosing a medium-sized yacht.

This yacht is spacious and stable, making it perfect for taking the whole family on a trip.

The subsequent price negotiation between the two parties was very straightforward, without any messy wrangling.

Seeing that Lin Fan was paying in full, without negotiating or offering installments, and that his attitude was exceptionally honest, the man offered him a bottom price, along with a complete set of sea-going equipment and life-saving gear, plus a free driving lesson.

Once the price was agreed upon and the simple transfer procedures were completed, the yacht was now Lin Fan's.

However, there was a registration process before that, which required Lin Fan to give the ship a new name. Suddenly, the little princess came to Lin Fan's mind.

"How about we call it Little Rhino?"

"Little Rhino? Sir, are you sure you want to name it that?" The man was a little puzzled, but he didn't dare to ask any more questions.

"Yes, that's the name!" Lin Fan nodded emphatically.

"OK."

"Can I start learning now?" After all the formalities were completed, Lin Fan wanted the man to arrange a professional yacht instructor for him immediately, since the little princess and Li Shimin were still waiting for him to graduate and return home as soon as possible.

"Of course, please wait a moment." The man then made a phone call.

A dozen minutes later, a bald man with dark skin and large tattoos on his arms arrived at the dock on an electric scooter.

"Xiao Qi, you're in charge of teaching this gentleman how to drive the yacht today. Remember, you must make sure he learns everything, understand?"

Although the bald man looked a bit fierce, his attitude was very warm.

"Okay, Manager Wang, don't worry." After saying that, he looked at Lin Fan, "Hello sir, I'm Xiao Qi, your coach."

"Hello." Lin Fan forced a smile. He could only say that it was a good thing he hadn't brought his little princess with him when he came out, otherwise she would definitely have been scared to tears by this person in front of him.

Although he was a little apprehensive, after some conversation, Lin Fan found that the coach named Xiao Qi was indeed very responsible. He used very simple language throughout the lesson, without any complicated jargon.

Xiao Qi first showed Lin Fan the yacht's control panel, explaining which was the accelerator, which was the brake, which was the steering, what the data on the instrument panel meant, and the basic rules of sea navigation.

After all, driving at sea is completely different from driving on land. Although there are no clear lanes, there are route rules. You can't cut in line, you can't get too close to other boats, and you have to give way to fishing boats.

Lin Fan learned very quickly and got the hang of it very easily.

I mastered starting at idle, accelerating, turning, stopping, and emergency braking after only a few repetitions.

Lin Fan's driving skills impressed the coach, Xiao Qi, who praised him repeatedly. "Mr. Lin, you have a high level of comprehension. You drove so steadily on your first try. You don't look like a novice at all."

"No, no, it's mainly because you taught me so well," Lin Fan quickly replied with a modest smile.

While Lin Fan was busy learning to drive the boat, Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun, who had just returned to the Tang Dynasty, hadn't even had time to appreciate the comforts of modern travel when Wushe rushed over after receiving the message.

Wu She, looking hurried, quickly reported the invasion of Tuyuhun.

After hearing the whole story, the relaxation on Li Shimin's face vanished instantly, and his brows furrowed slightly.

"The Tuyuhun are incredibly audacious! Taking advantage of my absence from Chang'an, they dared to raid and plunder the border. How should this matter be handled?"

Wu She quickly relayed the results of Li Chengan's discussion with the ministers.

"Good! Well done! We should teach the Tuyuhun a lesson! Do they really think the Tang Dynasty is still the same as it was a few years ago?"

After listening to the whole story, Li Shimin's expression relaxed more and more. His originally tense brows completely relaxed, and his eyes were full of satisfaction.

Empress Zhangsun stood aside and listened to the whole story. She smiled gently and said, "Chenggan is much more composed now. He doesn't panic when things happen and thinks things through carefully. He already has the demeanor of a crown prince."

Li Shimin nodded repeatedly, his tone full of approval, "You're right, this child has made great progress."

In the past, Li Chenggan would have been either flustered and at a loss or prone to extremism. Now, he is able to distinguish between advantages and disadvantages, stabilize the court, and even rely on new tools to control the war situation, which is truly remarkable.

Li Shimin understood the situation in the court best. Most civil officials sought stability, while military generals advocated war. When the two sides were deadlocked, it was easy to lose control of the situation. Li Chengqian was able to take the lead and come up with a solution that satisfied both sides, which was enough to prove that his temperament and ability had completely transformed.

"Send someone to summon the Crown Prince."

As they were talking, Li Chenggan, having received the news, heard that Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun had returned, and rushed over on his own without waiting for Li Shimin to call him.

"Your son greets Father and Mother."

Li Shimin looked at Li Chengan, his smile widening. "Good! Chengan, you handled this border trouble well. You remained calm in the face of danger and assessed the situation accurately. I am very satisfied!"

"Thank you for the praise, Father. It is all I should do."

If Li Chenggan had received such praise from Li Shimin in the past, he would probably have wept bitterly. But now he simply bowed and greeted him with a humble and unassuming expression.