Ministers gathered in the Yangxin Hall.
The ministers all felt a little confused, as they were called back by the emperor not long after they had just left the court.
Many people looked solemn, secretly guessing that something bad had happened.
However, some people smiled and observed everyone's reactions, such as Feng Jie.
The Ministry of War had already received the news in advance and presented it to the palace.
After waiting for a while, Emperor Jing finally changed his clothes and arrived late.
Seeing the curious expressions of the ministers below, Emperor Jing waved his hand and said happily: "I am summoning all my dear friends because something big has happened."
"The fleet sent by Dajing to explore the west has officially returned and is now in Jiangling Port. Moreover, the captain of the fleet, Zheng Hui, has also returned safely."
As soon as this statement came out, the officials were overjoyed.
"What fleet is back? If I remember correctly, I'm afraid it has been away for more than three years..."
"Three years, I never thought I could come back alive in the vast sea."
"I wonder if the legendary Caesar has been found."
"..."
The ministers had a heated discussion, but Emperor Jing smiled and said nothing, letting everyone talk.
When we first sent the fleet to sea, most of them made the decision with passion and fear of the unknown after listening to Fang Zhengyi's legendary Western history.
However, the ship has been gone for so many years, and so many things have happened in the court. The enthusiasm for going to sea to explore the unknown has long been wiped out by time.
After all, this incident alone cost a lot of money.
The first allocation amounted to two million taels, and the money was almost spent.
Two million...There are very few grant projects of this scale across the country.
Not only is the Ministry of Revenue under great pressure, but also the Ministry of War!
The navy's appropriation expenditure also squeezed other military branches, especially with the subsequent addition of muskets and artillery, which made the navy even more useless.
So many people repeatedly petitioned to stop funding in this area.
But now, the fleet is so confident that it has come back on its own!
Suddenly, my original intention to explore the West began to return!
Fang Zheng's face turned red when he heard the heated discussion in his ears.
A group of old men still clearly remembered the lies he made up earlier, and they talked happily about the Nephalem, Sauron, Arthas and Stormwind City...
It seems that Yangxin Hall has suddenly become a large-scale elderly Internet addiction scene, which is unbearable to watch.
I wonder if these people will tear him apart together after they find out that he was fooling around.
I hope the fleet can reap a bountiful harvest...
After a long discussion, the voices gradually died down.
Feng Jie said refreshed: "Your Majesty, why don't you issue an order immediately to let Jianglinggang's fleet enter the palace to pay an audience. Three years, three years of wandering on the sea, my Dajing soldiers are here in a small Life in the cabin is really unimaginable, and we should urgently call them back to Beijing to reward them and let them rest and recuperate."
Someone followed closely and said: "Yes, there are also the situation of the Western countries and the nautical charts. This is the most important thing! Your Majesty, it is not necessary to delay."
Emperor Jing nodded slightly and was about to speak when he heard Fang Zheng say: "Your Majesty, please allow me to go to Jiangling Port in person to pick up the fleet. Although the fleet has arrived at the port, it is not appropriate to return to Beijing immediately."
Everyone looked at Fang Zhengyi with puzzled eyes.
Wasn't your kid the one who was the most active in making noise when he wanted to go overseas? Why are you not in a hurry now that you've gone home?
Emperor Jing asked in confusion: "Why?"
"I think that our fleet has passed through many countries, and it should have brought many special products. Maybe there are many foreigners on board. Many people from small barbarian countries are dirty, and it will not be good if they carry some diseases. I am ready. You need to personally screen them and clean them before bringing them in, otherwise something may go wrong." Fang Zheng said, "Since everyone is already home, we won't miss them for two days, so let's make sure everything is safe."
Fang Zhengyi had to be cautious. As a modern person with a reasonable scientific literacy, he had to guard against some nasty diseases in foreign countries.
I don’t know if there are any foreigners on the ship. I heard that the ancient foreigners were very perverted and liked to communicate across species. If they were ectothermic aquatic vertebrates, it would be cleaner. If they were mammals, who knows what strange diseases they would have? .
Even if there are no foreigners, it is not a good thing if one of our own people gets some germs on the ship.
In addition, he had originally asked the fleet to collect more foreign plant seeds and other things.
A dedicated person must be responsible for these things. If a biological invasion occurs, it will be a sinner for future generations.
And since Zheng Hui is back, Lai Gouer should be safe and sound. It was not mentioned in the emergency report, so go and see for yourself.
Emperor Jing raised his eyebrows: "Yeah! That makes sense. Fang Qing has been thinking deeply about it, so it's up to you to lead the Jin Yiwei to respond."
"I will definitely live up to my mission!"
...
Two days later, Jianglinggang.
Fang Zheng led Zhang Biao and a group of Jinyi guards non-stop and arrived at Jiangling Port at noon.
In order to witness this historic moment, Emperor Jing specially sent a historian to accompany him.
At this moment, the water surface in the port was calm and calm.
The midday sun hits the sea, making the waves sparkle.
More than a dozen giant ships are scattered in the port, and the scene is spectacular.
Fang Zheng stood in the distance and looked at the fleet that returned smoothly. Instead of joy, his heart felt a little heavier. He sighed softly as he looked at it from a distance.
When the fleet went to sea, the scene was so spectacular, but when it returned, only one third of it could make it back.
The hardships and dangers involved can be imagined, and how many soldiers died in the belly of the fish, but they did not make a single ripple in history.
After sighing with emotion, Fang Zheng and others stepped forward.
The port was now filled with dozens of tables, with fine wine and delicious food on them.
Hundreds of sailors were eating and drinking around the table, and Zheng Hui was among them. There were local officials beside him who were holding wine cups and trying to please them.
Zheng Hui's face was full of displeasure: "How long should we wait? Our house is right in front of us, but we still don't let him go?"
Seeing that I was at the door of my house, I felt like I was returning home, but the dog officer in Jianglinggang refused to let me go!
The official reassured: "Mr. Zheng, it's okay for you to go back, but you have brought so much gold and silver, and there are foreigners. We don't have enough troops. Should we wait until the superiors give instructions before letting us go?"
Zheng Hui glanced sideways at him and slammed the table: "The troops are insufficient. I haven't seen you when I was on duty in Jianglinggang! Why are there insufficient troops? Are you afraid of taking responsibility?"
The official trembled and became frightened.
In the fleet that has been at sea for three years, the temperament of these people is really extraordinary. They all look like murderous gangsters, especially Master Zheng and the black man next to him, who are the leader of the bandits.
Because the sense of oppression was so strong, the official had no choice but to laugh and said:
"Hehe... please be patient. You can directly greet brothers if they want to eat or drink. I will definitely let you eat and drink before going home!"
Zheng Hui waved the officials away.
Lai Gouer asked: "Brother Zheng, it's useless to embarrass him. Such a large amount of money really needs to be escorted by the Central Government. We can't rest assured whoever is responsible."
"What level of official do you think the court should send to pick him up? Or a eunuch?"
"Eunuch! That's too disrespectful. He must be a fourth-grade official no matter what!"
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