Zhao Erlang finally left with two hundred thousand Copper Coins; he was persuaded by his sister. The current hardship is just laying the foundation for a better future.
With the grand vision his sister drew for him, Zhao Erlang happily returned to the county government. He said to Zhao Zheng, who had been silent along the way, "When the dock is built, I want to go to Qingzhou to train soldiers. Sister said we'll need to train a navy then. Do you know what a navy is? It's a formidable force that fights wars at sea, specifically targeting pirates."
Zhao Zheng nodded, "I've heard of immortal mountains overseas where there are silver and gold mines. I'm not sure if it's true."
He said, "If it's true, it would indeed ease the court's immediate concerns."
