This time, it's not only Zhu Wencong embarking on the journey; Li Zhiyuan and his group are also setting sail. They will board an American merchant ship to Japan for training.
In Japan, there is not only a large cache of arms available but also Prussian Army training instructors, all of which were requested by Zhu Wencong.
On the surface, Li Zhiyuan and his group are establishing their own private kingdom. In secret, they are paving the way for America to open new overseas colonies, becoming the representative of interests in the South Seas.
Zhu Wencong bid farewell to Li Zhiyuan and his group at the dock. Once part of the Xiang Army, they no longer have a place to exert their martial prowess.
Now there is a new battlefield calling for them, which makes them incredibly excited, with their blood boiling once more.
Li Zhiyuan had written to Zeng Butang for instructions and received the response to trust Zhu Wencong unconditionally and to proceed boldly.