My subjects are too rebellious!

Cao Cao and Chen Qianzhi walked into the banquet hall and couldn't help but smile at each other when they saw such a sumptuous banquet.

At the beginning of the banquet, Zhu Di raised his glass and stood up, saying in a loud voice: "General Cao, General Chen, it is God's will that we can meet on this new continent today. I toast to both of you!"

Cao Cao and Chen Qianzhi stood up and raised their glasses in response. The three men's glasses clinked lightly in the air, making crisp sounds.

......

After three drinks, the atmosphere became more harmonious.

Amid the drinking and chatting, Zhu Di quietly began to subtly test Cao Cao and Chen Qianzhi.

"General Cao, General Chen."

Zhu Di raised his glass, smiled and looked at the two of them, saying: "You two coming here is really a timely help. I am fighting alone here, and I am very pleased to have you join me. I, Zhu Di, would like to express my deep gratitude."

Cao Cao and Chen Qingzhi quickly raised their glasses in response, saying that they dared not talk about their achievements, that it was all His Majesty's will, and that they were only willing to perform their duties loyally for the Wu Dynasty.

"My two generals, I have been fighting alone here for many days, and I often miss the warmth and support of the court. I wonder how His Majesty is doing recently? Does he have any special instructions for the three of us to follow together?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the banquet hall suddenly became subtle.

Cao Cao and Chen Qingzhi looked at each other and saw vigilance and caution in each other's eyes.

They understood that Zhu Di was testing them.

Zhu Di's eyes moved back and forth between the two of them, trying to capture any subtle changes.

Seeing this, Zhu Di nodded secretly in his heart, but the smile on his face was even more meaningful.

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao raised a faint smile but did not respond directly.

"General Zhu, you are too kind. We are just following orders and doing our best to help the Wu Dynasty expand overseas."

His words were ambiguous, neither confirming nor denying.

Chen Qingzhi took over the conversation and said, "Yes, General Zhu. The main task of our trip is to establish vassal states in the New World to consolidate the borders of the Wu Dynasty. As for other things, we haven't thought much about it."

There was a hint of evasion in his words, cleverly avoiding Zhu Di's temptation.

Seeing this, Zhu Di thought to himself.

He understood that although Cao Cao and Chen Qingzhi did not directly deny that they were sent by His Majesty to guard against him, they did not give any affirmative answer either.

This ambiguous attitude made it even more difficult for him to figure out the two people's true intentions.

However, Zhu Di was a veteran after all, and he quickly adjusted his mentality.

He raised his glass and smiled even brighter: "Come, let's toast to the strength of the Wu Dynasty!"

Cao Cao and Chen Qianzhi also quickly raised their glasses, and the three of them clinked their glasses again, as if the subtle confrontation before had never happened.

However, after putting down the wine glass, Zhu Di spoke again.

"My two generals, although I, Zhu Di, am alone here, I am fully aware of the emperor's great grace and dare not slack off in the slightest. However, the environment in the New World is complex and there are many unknowns. I often worry whether I can be competent for this important task and live up to the emperor's orders."

There was a hint of humility in Zhu Di's words.

When Cao Cao heard this, his eyes flashed slightly. He knew that Zhu Di did not completely believe their words.

So he responded more cautiously: "General Zhu is overthinking. Your Majesty has a good eye for talent. Since he has sent you here, he must have full trust and expectations for you."

Chen Qingzhi also quickly agreed: "That's right. We have heard about General Zhu's bravery and wisdom. This time we came here, we hope to learn more experience from you. I hope General Zhu will not refuse."

However, Zhu Di was not moved by their words.

He smiled lightly and changed the subject: "You two generals have a point, but I have also heard that your majesty attaches great importance to the New World. I wonder if you two have brought any other special missions or tasks with you on this trip?"

This question is somewhat direct and somewhat sharp.

The two looked at each other, not knowing how to answer for a moment.

Cao Cao took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "General Zhu, we are indeed on this trip to establish a vassal state, but other than that, we have no other special mission. Your Majesty's expectations for the New World are in our hearts, and we will go all out to live up to your trust."

Chen Qingzhi also nodded in agreement.

However, Zhu Di still maintained that smile. He knew very well that people's hearts are hidden, and the real answer may only be revealed by time.

But no matter what, he would not relax his vigilance and observation of the two of them.

The three of them clinked their glasses again and drank together.

........

It was late at night and the banquet was gradually coming to an end.

When the last glass of wine was finished, the three of them stood up and looked at each other.

"Today's banquet is very joyful."

Zhu Di was the first to speak and break the silence: "Generals, go and have a rest. We will discuss the future of the New World together tomorrow."

Cao Cao and Chen Qianzhi nodded in agreement, and then left the hall under the guidance of their attendants.

Zhu Di watched their backs gradually disappearing into the night, seeming to be lost in thought.

.......

As the night deepened, the hall returned to silence, with only Zhu Di sitting alone.

He gently shook the empty wine glass in his hand, as if thinking about something.

......

The next morning, when the first rays of sunlight shone on the land of the New World, the two huge teams were ready to embark on their respective journeys.

Chen Qingzhi stood in front of a team of 100,000 white-robed soldiers and 1 million civilians and craftsmen. He slowly raised the banner in his hand and shouted loudly: "For the glory of the Wu Dynasty, let's go!"

On the other side, Cao Cao led an even larger team.

A total of 1.5 million troops, civilians, laborers and craftsmen marched towards the northernmost tip of North America.

Cao Cao stood on the high platform, looking into the distance, and said in a deep voice: "We must not only take root in this land, but also let the flag of the Wu Dynasty fly in every corner of North America!"

After saying this, he waved the command flag, and the team rushed forward like a tide.

The two teams went their separate ways, but their goals were the same.

Expand the territory for the Wu Dynasty, establish vassal states, and consolidate the borders.

Zhu Di watched the two teams go away. Although he wanted to stop them, but...what right did he have?

Is it just based on a false accusation?

Just wait and see what happens.

From then on, Chen Qingzhi alone occupied the South American continent, while the northern part of the North American continent belonged to Cao Cao and the southern part belonged to Zhu Di.

.........

Chen Qianzhi carefully selected a fertile plain at the confluence of rivers in the vast land of South America as the location of his capital.

Not only is the transportation here convenient and the water resources abundant, it is also convenient for trade with surrounding tribes.

He ordered the craftsmen to build the capital city by relying on the mountains and rivers and making full use of the terrain.

The city wall is constructed with a mixture of local hard stone and wood, which is both solid and majestic.

The city is well planned, with palaces, temples, markets and houses scattered around.

Cao Cao chose a high ground in northern North America that was easy to defend and difficult to attack as the site of his capital.

The strategic location of this place is extremely important. It overlooks a large area around it, making it convenient for defense and attack.

During the construction of the city, Cao Cao focused on improving the military facilities. The city walls were tall and thick, surrounded by moats, and the towers were densely covered with arrow towers, forming a powerful defense system.

At the same time, the city also paid attention to the construction of people's livelihood. The palaces were majestic and magnificent, and the markets were prosperous, providing a good living environment for the residents.

Zhu Di used the natural barriers around the basin to build solid fortifications. At the same time, he dug canals to connect the surrounding water systems and form a convenient water route.