385: Chapter 385 You really are a linguistic genius!

Zi Ling whirled, her skirt fluttering like a flower in full bloom; she swayed her hips, her arms extending gracefully.

The exquisite accessories on her body chimed crisply, intertwining with the music to create a dreamlike atmosphere.

Zhao Fusu's originally cold face softened slightly upon seeing Zi Ling's unique performance.

His gaze was drawn to her dancing; its unique exotic flair left him somewhat captivated.

Zi Ling sensed the change in Zhao Fusu's gaze and felt a secret joy; her steps grew lighter, and her eyes more fervent.

She knew her efforts might be taking effect, and she intended to captivate Zhao Fusu completely.

As the dance reached its climax, Zi Ling's movements became bolder and more passionate.

She drew close to Zhao Fusu, her eyes full of allure, as if trying to transmit her soul to the man before her through the dance.

Zhao Fusu watched the enchanting Zi Ling before him, and ripples formed in his heart.

The dance ended; Zi Ling panted slightly, a flush on her face as she bowed gracefully.

Zhao Fusu slowly stood up, walked to Zi Ling, and gently lifted her chin. Looking into her expectant purple eyes, he said, "Your dance truly has a unique flavor."

Zi Ling was overjoyed, knowing she had made the right move.

She spoke softly, "As long as Your Majesty the Paramount Leader likes it, I am willing to perform more wonderful Western Region dances for you."

"Good."

Zhao Fusu did not object.

Having a beautiful girl with a Western Region flair dance for him—why not?

In this world, there was no TikTok for him to scroll through.

He couldn't see those young ladies dancing on TikTok.

However, there were benefits to this world as well.

On TikTok, one could only see the girls in videos.

Here, he could see a dancing girl in reality.

And she was dancing for him alone!

Thinking about it was still quite thrilling and exciting!

...

After finishing his resupply in Langya Commandery, Xu Fu set off on his return journey to Xianyang.

After another week of sailing, the steam ironship finally returned to the Wei River Shipyard.

Having sailed such a long distance, the steam ironship required inspection and maintenance.

Corroded areas needed to be repainted and maintained.

Mechanical joints also needed to be greased.

When Zhongli Wei and Ouyang Feng saw that the steam ironship had perfectly completed its sea trials, they were full of joy, and even the wrinkles on their faces seemed to lessen!

"Xu Fu."

They said to Xu Fu, "His Majesty the Head of State has left instructions for you to go to Xianyang Palace to see him once you return."

"Understood!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Fu did not dare to be negligent and immediately set off for Xianyang Palace.

Seeing that he was going to meet Great Qin's Paramount Leader, Matsushita Yuko and Inoue Saburo hurriedly pulled his sleeve and said, "Leader Xu Fu, don't forget our agreement!"

"Mm-hmm."

Xu Fu said, "As I said before, I will help introduce you to His Majesty the Head of State."

"As for whether His Majesty is willing to see you, that is not something I have the power to decide."

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Matsushita Yuko and Inoue Saburo nodded in response.

After being announced, Xu Fu stepped into the solemn Xianyang Palace. Looking at the majestic palace guards, his heart was filled with awe.

"Your Majesty the Paramount Leader."

Upon seeing Zhao Fusu, Xu Fu bowed respectfully to him.

Zhao Fusu signaled him to rise and asked him to report in detail on the situation of the trip to Japan.

Xu Fu cleared his throat and said methodically, "Your Majesty, General Xu Ning has successfully defeated the Dachao Tribe and smoothly taken Dachao Port."

"This port is a deep-water port, wide and deep, capable of easily docking large vessels, which will be extremely convenient for future material transport."

Hearing this, a look of relief flashed in Zhao Fusu's eyes, and he nodded slightly in satisfaction.

The acquisition of this deep-water port undoubtedly added an important strategic support point for Great Qin's overseas layout.

Xu Fu continued, "Your Majesty, General Xu Ning has further plans; he intends to bring the entirety of Japan under Great Qin's jurisdiction. This way, we can more efficiently and comprehensively mine Japan's rich silver resources."

Hearing this, Zhao Fusu fell into thought.

He remembered that Japan had always been famous for its gold and silver production, with many large silver mines within its borders.

The Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine was merely the most famous.

But besides that, there were many other silver mines with rich reserves and high quality that were in no way inferior to the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine.

If Japan could truly be brought under jurisdiction, he would certainly obtain a vast amount of silver.

Thinking of this, a hint of a smile flashed in Zhao Fusu's eyes. He nodded in agreement and said to Xu Fu, "Xu Ning's move is far-sighted, and I fully support it. When you return to Japan, be sure to tell Xu Ning to go ahead and do it without worrying about the supply of weapons and ammunition. I will definitely provide full support and be his solid backing!"

Zhao Fusu knew well that in war, logistical support was of paramount importance.

Logistics covered a wide range; besides the essential food supply, the replenishment of weapons and ammunition lost in battle was even more critical.

Looking back at the early days of Great Qin, the reason it was invincible on the battlefield was largely due to its complete and efficient logistical system.

At that time, provisions were ample, weapons and equipment were replenished in a timely manner, and soldiers could fight bravely without any worries.

However, by the late Qin period, the situation became turbulent, with constant strife between various forces, and the once orderly logistics became a mess.

Soldiers on the frontlines ran out of arrows and could not get timely replacements, causing the Qin army to lose its powerful advantage in long-range attacks and its combat effectiveness to plummet, eventually leading to its decline.

Listening to Zhao Fusu's words, Xu Fu hurriedly nodded and said, "Rest assured, Your Majesty the Paramount Leader, your humble servant will accurately convey your decree to General Xu Ning."

Zhao Fusu looked at Xu Fu, his eyes full of expectation.

He said, "This matter in Japan is of great importance. When you return to Japan, you must not only convey my decree but also assist Xu Ning to ensure the smooth implementation of various plans. If you encounter any difficulties, report to me immediately."

Xu Fu hurriedly bowed in thanks, saying, "Your Majesty the Paramount Leader trusts your humble servant so much; I will certainly do my utmost and not fail your trust."

Zhao Fusu raised his hand slightly, signaling Xu Fu to rise.

"Alright, you've had a long journey and worked hard; go down and have a good rest."

"Understood!"

Just as Xu Fu was about to withdraw, he suddenly remembered the task Matsushita Yuko and Inoue Saburo had entrusted to him. After a moment's hesitation, he turned back and said respectfully to Zhao Fusu, "Your Majesty the Paramount Leader, the native leaders of Japan, Matsushita Yuko and Inoue Saburo, have heard of your great name and admire you immensely. They have long desired to meet Your Majesty and specially entrusted me to convey their wish for an audience."

"Good."

Zhao Fusu did not refuse.

Matsushita Yuko and Inoue Saburo were led into the Xianyang Palace. Seeing such a massive palace, their mouths hung open, and their jaws nearly dropped.

They never imagined there could be such a massive palace in the world. As expected of Great Qin, where even the air was sweet; it was truly extraordinary!

Is this His Majesty the Head of State!

Upon seeing Zhao Fusu, Matsushita Yuko and Inoue Saburo felt that he was magnificent, exuding an irresistible majesty. In their eyes, he was truly a god-like figure!

The legs of the two men trembled slightly with nervousness. They hurriedly prostrated themselves to pay their respects, saying in broken Qin language, "Greetings, Your Majesty the Paramount Leader."

Their voices trembled from nervousness, making them sound a bit stuttery.

Seeing how nervous Matsushita Yuko and Inoue Saburo were in his presence, a gentle smile appeared on Zhao Fusu's face as he tried to ease their tension.

He said, "Actually, I also know a bit of Japanese."

As he spoke, two phrases came out of his mouth.

"Yamete."

"Smida."

These two phrases slightly eased the originally tense atmosphere.

Zhao Fusu continued, "You-di, afraid-di, no-no; cold-sweat-di, no-no!"

Matsushita Yuko and Inoue Saburo were filled with question marks.

Aside from 'Yamete,' which they understood, they couldn't understand a single word of the rest.

However, they felt it was very familiar, as if that was exactly how their Japanese language was spoken.

Xu Fu's face was also full of black lines. You really are a linguistic genius!

He spoke up, "Your Majesty the Paramount Leader, since they have seen you..."

"I will take them and leave now, so as not to disturb you."

"Fine."

Zhao Fusu nodded.