In fact, this inexplicable battle resulted in dozens of Taicang Guards being injured, and some even died, which made Zhu Subben very angry.
But after hearing that Zhang He had signed up to be a taboo, the surprise in his heart completely suppressed his anger.
Ming history records: Zhang He was born in Fengyang, Linhuai. A famous general in the early Ming Dynasty, as one of the Huaixi generals, Zhang He also followed his old man in the north and south, and visited the battlefield several times. It's just that I joined the group too late after all, and I couldn't get one of the first marquises when the country was founded.
But later, Zhang He still relied on his bravery and talent to attack the Japanese pirates several times while serving as a guard in Fuzhou, and almost killed the Japanese pirates' hometown along the way. He also helped the imperial court open sea routes and supervised the transportation of grain from Liao Dynasty to the north. In the 20th year of Hongwu, he was awarded the title of "Navigation Marquis" for his meritorious service.
This is a potential stock, a huge potential stock. Even in Zhu Su's eyes, the value and merit of Zhang He were far greater than those of the "Marquis of Yan'an, Marquis of Yongjia" and other Huaixi nobles who were considered to have made great contributions and were even proud of themselves.
Because, this Zhang He was awarded the title of Marquis for being good at "naval battles"!
The Ming Dynasty had no shortage of generals and generals. And generals who are good at naval warfare are exactly what the Ming Dynasty lacks the most!
"You know, it's always difficult to tell the direction on the sea. In the afternoon, there is no thick fog like when I captured the island in the morning. It can be said to be endless. If you want not to be discovered, you have to stop far enough. If you can stay on the sea Hidden in the distance for several hours, and then at nightfall, he launched attacks on three sides at the same time without losing his direction. This Zhang He, in addition to his ability to command operations, must also have the ability to accurately detect the direction on the sea!"
"And in just one encounter, he destroyed three warships of Taicang Guard. Before Taicang Guard could react, he completed the most difficult landing in an instant... This ability in naval combat..." Zhu Su said in In his mind, he secretly calculated Zhang He's 'achievement' tonight. The more I think about it, the more surprising I am.
This Zhang He is definitely the Ming Dynasty’s inevitable candidate for sea admiral in the future! Even the burden of finding the American continent must fall on his shoulders!
"General Zhang came all the way from Fuzhou. It's really hard work." What the Ming Dynasty needed most was talents like Zhang He. Thinking of this, Zhu Su couldn't help but feel even more joyful. He stood up, poured a glass of wine, and left his seat and said, "There is nothing special about this place." I can only use water and a glass of wine to strengthen the general's courage."
"This... Your Highness! The general is ashamed." Zhang He knelt down in panic, with a look of shame on his face: "The general is unclear about what happened, which caused the loss of Taicang Guard's robes. How can I dare to accept this glass of wine when I already feel guilty?"
"Please also ask Your Highness to pass the wine to the generals of the Taicang Guard. The general will also go to the wounded barracks soon and solemnly apologize to the generals..."
The hundreds of thousands of households in Taicang Guard were still holding their breath in their hearts, but seeing Zhang He being so successful, their breath was relieved a lot. Seeing him so humble and respectful, Zhu Su loved him even more.
So Zhang He temporarily joined Zhu Su's army. Zhu Su took this island as his base and Fujiwara as his guide, and sent Zhang He and Chang Mao out to sea to kill the Japanese pirates on the surrounding islands. Within a few days, more than ten Japanese tribesmen had been successfully wiped out, while the Ming army suffered only less than a hundred casualties, and the losses were minimal.
"This Zhang He is indeed a brave general. Especially his ability to operate boats, even Brother Chang praised him endlessly." One day while walking in the camp, Zhu Di said to Zhu Sudao. "Lao Wu, do you favor him because he also gained a reputation in history?"
Seeing that there was no one else around, Zhu Su told Zhu Di about Zhang He's historical records. Zhu Di suddenly said: "It's true! I'll just tell you. It's really convenient to have you here. Who among the ministers and generals in this dynasty is loyal?" Who is traitorous, who is capable and who is mediocre, I will know all if I ask you!"
"If the second brother had killed Zhang He out of anger that night, my Ming Dynasty would have lost a general for nothing."
"When are you free, can you help me find some people? Nothing else, just those who can do logistics." Zhu Di poked Zhu Su's arm. "After I go back, I think my father will equip me with officials from the palace. I want to pick a team that I can use for the Ming Dynasty when we expand our territory in the future!"
"How can it be so convenient?" Zhu Su laughed. I originally wanted to say that you would end the knot as soon as your fat son Zhu Gaochi was born, but thinking that Xu Miaoyun seemed to be about to be cut off by him now, he could only swallow it back in embarrassment.
"After all, there are only a few people who can be granted a title like Zhang He. There are many more officials in the court, but I have never heard of them."
"Besides, I don't know how many heroes there are in China, and many of them who entered the annals of history depended on luck. There are so many talented people who have been buried carelessly, how can I possibly know every one of them?"
"Yes." Zhu Di nodded. "Well, it would be great if there was someone like Yu Qian who could be my official behind the scenes. It's a pity, I asked someone to go to Qiantang County (Yu Qian's hometown) to ask, and the person named Yu Qian in the Yu family was not born yet. .”
Zhu Su almost fell. Did Zhu Laosi also fall in love with Yu Qian in advance? I heard that Lao Zhu and his eldest brother Zhu Biao also sent people to Qiantang County to inquire. The old man also specially sent Jin Yiwei to stay in Qiantang. He even sent people to express favors to the Yu family in Qiantang several times. No one in the Yu family is now an official. His ancestor Yu Jiusi even served as a minister of the Yuan Dynasty. Suddenly, he was inexplicably favored by Emperor Tianen of the Ming Dynasty. The old man of the Yu family was called A baffling one.
Lao Zhu once told Zhu Su that if Yu Qian was born, he would definitely adopt him as an adopted son so that he could bear the name of the elder ancestor of Zhu Qizhen in this life.
Directly arrange a super senior promotion for Yu Qian. Looking at that unworthy descendant of Zhu Qizhen, do you still dare to touch a hair on his uncle Yu?
Although it was just Lao Zhu's illogical words when he was angry, his intention to adopt Yu Qian as his adopted son seemed to be true.
I wonder if the old man from the Yu family in Qiantang would be so frightened that he would have trouble sleeping and eating day and night if he knew that the royal family was coveting his unborn grandson, who was not even a fertilized egg?
"Hmm...are you an official in the palace..." Zhu Di's words reminded Zhu Su. Returning to Beijing this time, Lao Zhu thought that he and Lao Si would be assigned subordinate officers. Whether the palace officials are competent or not is closely related to whether you will be comfortable as a prince in the future and whether you can leave your job and fish at any time.
You really have to take the time to carefully select from the annals of history and get a capable official.
There were actually not many famous civil servants in the Hongwu period. The old man was cruel and violent, and four major crimes occurred in turn. Therefore, the civil servants of the Hongwu Dynasty kept changing like a revolving door, and there were not many who had time to leave their names. There were several famous civil servants in the Jianwen Dynasty, including Fang Xiaoru. It is a pity that most of the civil servants of the Jianwen Dynasty were famous as "pig teammates". If King Yan's "Jingnan" was successful, only one of the civil servants of the Jianwen Dynasty would take the most credit.
His good disciple Fang Xiaoru was also known as the "Three Idiots of Jianwen" in later generations. It's okay to let him engage in learning and become famous, but if he really does practical work, Zhu Su is afraid that he will be the first to be tricked to death by his good apprentice.
"Hmm... I wonder if Tie Xuan was born... Is there any way to trick him into working for me?" Thinking of the only civil servant in the Jianwen Dynasty who he could respect, Zhu Su began to think about the relevant issues in his mind. The record of Tie Xuan who stood firm in Jinan and made the "Yongle Emperor" jump and sigh.
"Your Highnesses." While he was thinking, he saw the dog coming from behind. "Mr. Gao, please see me."
(End of chapter)
