Zhou Shixiong certainly understood this reasoning. "Yes, it seems we were a bit too impatient. However, in Brother Gu's opinion, when will this Navy be officially established?"
"Brother Zhou thinks too highly of me," Gu Wenheng replied. "How could a marginal figure like myself possibly fathom the Emperor's intentions or predict the political winds of the imperial court? But with this voyage, we've already taken a step forward. Where there is a first step, subsequent ones will naturally follow. Why not just wait and see, Brother Zhou?"
Watching the two men exchange words, Vice General Wang laughed. "Regardless of the outcome of your debate, I can be considered a pioneer of maritime navigation now. I figure I should earn a mention in the history books."
"General Wang makes a fair point," Gu Wenheng said. "It seems I need to order a few more dishes today, otherwise it won't befit your status as a historical figure."
