I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

Chen Jiao, aboard a fleet in the Sea of Jingchuan, reflects on the vast ocean and its gentle giant whales, contrasting their intimidating appearance with their peaceful nature. Despite witnessing a shark attack on a sperm whale pod, he remains fascinated by the whales' food source, pondering the potential wealth from whaling. The Korean guides provide limited information about islands nearby, leading Chen Jiao to name two islands after his ideals of benevolence and civilization. He renames the Sea of Jingchuan to Yuan Hai, envisioning it as a symbol of Chinese maritime expansion, while unaware of the invisible plankton that sustains the whales.

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