Yu Shu was now Jiang Hao's woman, so naturally she could not be sent back to the King of Goguryeo. If she returned now, everyone would think the Imperial Preceptor disliked her and had sent her back. That would be a serious matter.
The next day,
After Jiang Hao got up, he said to Ji Bu, "Bring the guards. We're going out for a look around today. Oh, and inform Princess to come with us."
"Yes, my lord," Ji Bu replied.
As a daughter of the tribe, Yu Shu naturally knew Horse Riding as well. After changing into a neat set of clothes, their party of several dozen people left Pyeongseong. The area outside Pyeongseong was mostly plains. After riding several li eastward, they saw a broad river.
Yu Shu introduced it with a smile. "This is the Datong River, the most important source of water on the plains. It irrigates our land and makes it fertile before finally flowing into the sea."
Jiang Hao looked at the great river. It was roughly four to five hundred meters wide, with calm currents and deep waters. Two or three fishing boats occasionally rowed across its surface. Jiang Hao said, "The water is deep here. Our large ships could sail directly up this far."
"Ji Bu!"
Jiang Hao turned to look at Ji Bu.
"What are your orders, my lord?"
"Send someone to notify the fleet. Have them find the Datong River's estuary and sail upstream directly to outside Pyeongseong. That will save us from marching along the road, and we can return directly," Jiang Hao said.
"Yes, my lord. I'll send someone right away. My lord, why not rent one or two larger fishing boats to go downriver? The fishermen could serve as guides as well," Ji Bu said.
Jiang Hao