Da Jin, Year Ten, May.
"Gentlemen, there's no need to see me off. Let's part here."
Zhang Chi bid farewell to the officials behind him. He was going to Fuzhou to take up his post.
Ever since the court established the Maritime Trade Bureau, the defense of the navy had become particularly important. The Emperor appointed Zhang Chi to oversee the Fuzhou and Quanzhou navy, showing his trust in Zhang Chi.
Zhang Chi thanked the Emperor for his grace, and immediately set off with his family to take up his post. More than a dozen civil and military officials from the Capital came to see him off.
"General Zhang has taken on a heavy responsibility. Please take good care on your journey."
Zhang Chi responded to each person, bowed, and then turned to leave.
"Father, did you hear that?" Zhang Chi's eldest son whispered, "Everyone says you are a blessed man, and once you arrive in Fuzhou and Quanzhou, the seas will surely be peaceful."
