Yang Xuan's initial worries were not unreasonable.
People’s hearts are unpredictable!
Although Zhu Laosi had a clear attitude at the beginning, he told him in front of Zhu Gaoxu that the future throne would belong to the eldest brother Zhu Gaochi.
He also explained that the two men were only trying to show the courtiers that they were the legitimate heirs.
However, after so many years, how could Zhu Gaoxu's mentality remain the same as before?
Every time Zhu Laosi used it, he would praise it and put it aside after using it.
After many times, it is normal for Zhu Gaoxu's mentality to change.
After all, Zhu Gaoxu will never forget his original words, 'Boss is not in good health, you have to work harder.'
He fought hard in the battle of Jingnan, but in the end, the position of prince was no longer his business.
With his character, how could he accept this result?
Everything you do now is for the future.
He knew that he couldn't defeat the old man.
But I have one advantage, and that is youth.
The little third boy on the side fell silent after hearing what the second brother said.
I just sighed in my heart: The second child is stunned!
"Third brother, let me ask you, if I fight with the boss in the future, will you help me or the boss?" At this time, Zhu Gaoxu looked at the little boss and asked.
"Second brother, look at you. Everyone in the civil and military circles of the dynasty doesn't know that I am a member of the Han Dynasty. My brother must be on your side." Xiao Laosan said hurriedly.
"Um."
"Don't worry, my second brother won't treat you badly."
Zhu Gaoxu patted Xiao Laosan on the shoulder and promised.
"Well, second brother, I believe you."
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the other side.
Yang Xuan came to Zhu Di.
Seeing him and Zheng He chatting happily, he didn't bother them.
I poured myself a cup of tea and slowly drank it while listening to their conversation.
Zheng He went to sea this time and reached as far as Guli, which was also his final destination.
Guli is located at the southwest end of the Indian Peninsula. During the Hongwu Dynasty, Lao Zhu sent people here.
Zheng He also had this mission when he came here.
Going to sea is not only to open up shipping routes, but also to shoulder a diplomatic mission.
The ruler of Guli had sent envoys to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty many times, so in the fourth year of Yongle, Zhu Di issued an edict to the ruler of Guli and officially named him king.
And granted seals and other things.
However, Guli and Ming Dynasty are thousands of miles apart, how can the edict be sent there?
No, Zheng He wants to go to sea to open up shipping routes, so he should send the imperial edict along with him.
So, Zheng He was doing business while heading towards Guli.
After more than a year, we finally reached our destination.
Then on behalf of the Ming Emperor, the ruler of Guli was successfully crowned king.
Later, Zheng He thought about his experiences along the way and felt something in his heart, so he erected a monument representing peace and friendship locally.
The inscription says: His country is more than ten thousand miles away from China. The people are as salty as the people, and the scenery is as prosperous as the wind. The stone carved here will be remembered forever.
However, no one could have imagined that decades later, a fleet of bandits came to Guli. After learning that there was huge wealth here, they erected a signpost here.
In their own words, this pillar symbolizes Portugal's sovereignty.
Irony, really irony!
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Yang Xuan waited for a long time, and the two finally ended.
Zheng He finally had time to chat with Yang Xuan.
"Master Hou, Zheng He did not find the objects depicted in the album. However, Zheng He also collected a lot of seeds along the way. I would like to ask Master Hou to identify them."
Zheng He said.
"Okay." Yang Xuan nodded.
Yang Xuan was not disappointed when he heard that Zheng He did not find potatoes or corn.
The world is so big, how can it be found in one go?
These things can't escape from the earth anyway, so there's no need to rush, just take your time.
Later, Zheng He asked people to bring the seeds he collected.
Yang Xuan looked carefully and found that he didn't recognize it.
This makes my balls... hurt.
But he is not an agricultural expert, so it is normal that he does not know him.
"What these things are, we will find out when we take them back to the capital and plant them."
"Whether you can eat it or not, we will know when the time comes."
Yang Xuan said to Zheng He and Zhu Di with a smile.
The two of them thought about it, and it was the same, but Zhu Di told Yang Xuan to leave this matter to him.
Yang Xuan took the order.
After staying at the port for a few days, when Xia Yuanji's statistics were almost complete, Zhu Di and others also set off back to Beijing.
The total value of all the gold, silver, and goods exceeded six million taels.
Xia Yuanji, who is the Minister of Household Affairs, is the happiest.
However, he was a little too happy.
On the way back to Beijing, Zhu Di had already decided how to spend the money.
Poor Xia Shangshu, the money was already gone before he got it into his hands.
Everyone took the boat up the river, and after a few days, finally returned to the capital.
The accompanying envoys from various countries and the king were arranged in the Huitong Pavilion.
These matters are the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites.
They walked on the streets of Ming Dynasty and looked at the bustling capital with unstoppable yearning in their eyes.
Think about your own country, it’s not even as good as the countryside of Ming Dynasty!
The first thing Zhu Di did when he returned to the capital was to order a banquet for meritorious personnel who went to sea.
Prepare with relevant departments.
Afterwards, he took Zheng He back to the palace.
As for Yang Xuan, he returned home with the seeds he got from Zheng He.
He asked someone to open a piece of land in the backyard and prepare for trial planting.
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At the same time, in the palace.
Zhu Di and Zheng He went one behind the other.
"The queen and the prince have been talking about you a lot during the two years you have been at sea."
"Now that I'm back, I have to go see him quickly."
As an old man in Prince Yan's palace, Zheng He had a good relationship with Zhu Laosi's family.
"I am only a first-class servant, how can I bear the concern of the Queen and His Highness the Prince?"
Zheng He was very moved.
"You entered Prince Yan's Mansion when you were a teenager and took care of the crown prince, and you never made any mistakes."
"Later he followed me to the battlefield and fought everywhere."
"After all these years, you have become an integral part of Prince Yan's palace."
"Don't say these words again."
Zhu Di took Zheng He's hand and said seriously.
"Your Majesty!" Zheng He's eyes turned red, so he knelt down immediately.
"My minister Zheng He once again swears to heaven that I will only serve His Majesty in this life and will never regret it."
"Hey~ What are you doing? Get up!" Zhu Di pretended to be dissatisfied and pulled Zheng He up from the ground.
"Your Majesty, I heard that the Three Treasures are back, where are they?" Xu Miaoyun appeared not far away and was walking quickly.
"The humble minister Zheng He meets the Queen." Zheng He quickly saluted.
"No courtesy." Xu Miaoyun said.
"Thank you, empress." Zheng He stood up.
"I have ordered people to prepare a reception banquet to reward our great heroes of the Ming Dynasty."
Xu Miaoyun said.
"The queen is still as considerate as ever." Hearing this, Zhu Di smiled.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, treats me like this, I am terrified!"
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