In today's world, although due to the openness of the Yuan Dynasty and the rise of new learning, people do not regard going out to sea to explore and do business as something that is not their proper job.
However, Chinese people are born with a strong emphasis on their hometown and do not like to migrate. Even if you are so poor that you have nothing to live with, you still have to stick to the one-third of an acre of land left by your ancestors. This concept of "people are inferior when they leave their hometown" is deeply rooted in the thinking of the Chinese people. It is not an easy task to move Chinese people to colonize overseas.
Therefore, promising them in name and luring them with benefits became a very important stage for China to embark on the road of colonization. Both Zhu Su and Tie Xuan were well aware of this, and they both tacitly agreed to make the fleet's return ceremony extremely grand. Zhu Su greeted him at the port with the dignity of a prince. Countless soldiers from the Zhou Palace were lined up on both sides of the port. Even the Jiuxi ceremonial guard was put out, as if to welcome the minister of great merit. Where have the common people seen this battle? I just felt that my horizons were widened, and everyone was amazed.
As if this was not enough, Zhu Su even brought in a few salute guns newly made by the Baoyuan Bureau. When the ship docked, the sails were furled, and the salute guns were raised to the sky, just waiting for Zhu Su's order.
"Fire the cannon!"
Following the loud shout of the ordering soldier with a powerful voice, the nine salute guns roared in unison. The sound was earth-shattering and could be heard far and near. Have the people ever heard such a loud noise? There was a look of surprise on all faces. Some people have begun to whisper, why is it that the formation that found Fusangzhou looks bigger than the formation that killed the Yuan Lord in the past?
On the deck, the three ships also raised their cannons to the sky, fired three blasts in the air to indicate the echo, and then lowered the pedals. The soldiers, led by Zhang He and Tie Xuan, Wen and Wu, set foot on the land of their motherland. These soldiers had obviously been given instructions in advance, and each of them marched forward, boldly and high-spirited, showing the demeanor of a strong army. It's just that most people have tears on their faces. They have been wandering on the vast sea for several months, and have been in Fengmingzhou thousands of miles away for several months. Their home and country are far away, and it is difficult for birds to reach them. Now he's finally back.
How can you not cry with joy?
Zhu Su finally saw Zhang He and Tie Xuan clearly. I saw that Zhang He's already dark complexion was even darker and redder. His whole person was as if made of copper, and he already had the confidence and magnanimity to leave his name in history. Tie Xuan has grown taller and darker, and even has many ridges on his face. He was originally one of the most handsome young men in the Imperial College, but now at first glance, he looks a bit like a farmer.
But in his eyes, there is an edge that cannot be concealed, belonging to an striver. A kind of restrained, down-to-earth, yet courageous personal temperament comes across.
"My lord, Zhang He (Tie Xuan), pays homage to His Royal Highness the King of Zhou! I have fulfilled my mission and returned to find the treasure land of Fengming Continent for our Ming Dynasty!"
"Please get up, please get up quickly!" Zhu Su quickly dismounted and quickly helped the two of them up. "You two are heroes of the country. You have made great contributions to the country. My father has specially asked me to treat them as national officials. There is no need to pay this great courtesy to the king."
Yang Shiqi nodded repeatedly behind Zhu Su. Your Majesty values these soldiers because he values maritime affairs. Now His Highness is addressing these soldiers who have returned from overseas as "state affairs" on behalf of His Majesty in full public view. This is undoubtedly a public statement of the importance of maritime affairs and a slap in the face to those civil servants who believe that "maritime affairs are a waste of national funds."
The common people were also in a commotion, moved by the word "national scholar".
"General Zhang is still healthy, I am very relieved!" After the scene was finished, Zhu Su greeted the two of them in a low voice.
"Hahaha, your highness is afraid that the general will grow old! The general has lived for more than forty years in vain, and now he is developing his grand plans. How dare he say that he is old? He has made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty in Fengmingzhou. Under the happiness of the general, he has been young for a day. One day!" Zhang He laughed and said, judging from his appearance, he really enjoyed making achievements like this, and he was also very close to Zhu Su.
Zhu Su nodded. Zhang He is the most adept maritime general in the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Su also expected him to train a large number of captains and admirals for the Ming Dynasty. He was really worried that he would be injured or suffer accidents at sea. He was also very happy to see Zhang He in good spirits. Then he looked at Tie Xuan, a flash of relief flashed in his eyes: "Good boy, he is dark, but he is also strong."
"I didn't expect you to be able to do this even though I was a teacher...You opened up territory for our Ming Dynasty even before you were young. Well done!"
"It all depends on Master's teachings." Tie Xuan said. After returning from a trip to the sea, he now admires Zhu Su's "eruditeness" even more. "Master has great knowledge. If Master had not foreseen many things in advance, it would be impossible for the disciples to handle them properly..."
"Okay, okay..." Zhu Su patted Tie Xuan on the shoulder. This disciple with an iron will has made great achievements at a young age, but he can still be neither arrogant nor impatient and stick to his original intention. He is really a good material who can be entrusted with big things.
"Everyone, I am Yang Shiqi of the Maritime Safety Administration. I know that it is rare for you to return to your hometown, and you must be very eager to return home to enjoy your family. However, Your Majesty and hundreds of officials are already waiting for you in Fengtian Hall, and I want to reward you for your merits. Please also ask If you all are a little tired, please go to the palace with Your Highness and me to receive the reward..." Seeing that Zhu Su and Zhang He Tiexuan had finished their greetings, Yang Shiqi stepped out and said.
Hearing that the emperor actually wanted to receive these people in the palace, the onlookers were even more surprised.
This courtesy is really amazing.
Even the so-called "Fusang" land...oh, it's now called "Fengmingzhou". Even though Fengmingzhou is rich in products, this place is really far away from the mainland of Ming Dynasty.
The distance of "twenty thousand miles" has exceeded the limit of many people's imagination. Such a long distance is enough to isolate everything in the world. In their minds, this is equivalent to two completely different worlds.
For such a distant enclave, it was enough to send a prince to greet it. Why did the emperor even attend the court meeting in person?
The eyes of the common people looking at the soldiers who went to sea were very moved.
Of course, some people are tempted, but naturally some people are still not optimistic about it. Among the onlookers, some scholars had already begun to shake their heads: Your Majesty is becoming more and more happy about success and wants to incite this impetuous trend. No matter how good Fengmingzhou is, it is just a piece of chicken ribs. It is a pity to throw it away if it is tasteless. If the imperial court wants to promote maritime affairs, it will have to waste people and money...
There are also some children and men who yearn for the privilege of being welcomed by a prince and treated with courtesy by an emperor. They have expressed their intention to go to sea to their families. Their parents and wives who are watching indifferently are pulling them beside them and complaining: Fengmingzhou is tens of thousands of miles away from Daming. Miles away! Besides, no matter how good the place is, can we farm at home? Life has just improved in the past few years, and the few acres of land allocated by the court at home have not been planted yet!
"Okay, okay. We should have met your father first after our long voyage and triumphant return." Tie Xuan said to Yang Shiqi. "But please wait a moment, Commander Yang. While I was waiting at Fengming Island, I also collected some local products and sent them to the palace to present to His Majesty..."
While they were talking, the officers and soldiers of the fleet were already filing back to the ship one by one, and had already unloaded many boxes and sacks from the ship. Even though these soldiers were all eight-foot-tall strong men, they had to be careful and difficult to move the boxes up and down.
"What are these?" Yang Shiqi asked curiously.
"They were all collected when I was stationed in Fengming Continent. I was busy building the city at that time, so I didn't actually collect much... I just wanted to thank you for your kindness," Tie Xuan said.
"Oh." Yang Shiqi nodded and stopped paying attention. In his opinion, they were at most some exotic flowers, rare plants, and rare animals that were not found in the Central Plains, just to make the king smile.
But just as he looked away, a soldier seemed to have just gotten off the boat, his feet were floating, and he accidentally fell to the ground with a squeaking sound. The bag he was carrying also fell over.
"Ah!" Someone couldn't help but exclaimed.
Suddenly there was a burst of dazzling golden light, and the contents of the seemingly inconspicuous sack were scattered on the dock, and the land was suddenly covered with several feet of land. Everyone was surprised to find that the sack was filled with gold sand, which was so bright and eye-catching!
(End of chapter)
