Just by looking at the handwriting on the envelope, Zhu Yunwen could sense an endless surge of pride.
"Xie Aiqing, read it to me!"
Zhu Yunwen opened the envelope and walked towards Xie Jin.
Jie Jin nodded with a smile, took the letter, opened it and glanced at it, his face became solemn, and read: "Your Majesty Zheng He paid a visit to Quanzhou Mansion. On the night of May 10th, he led a fleet of twenty ships and passed through the Penghu waterway and arrived in Penghu. In the sea area of the city, Chen Zuyi led more than 200 pirate ships and more than 5,000 pirates to pretend to surrender. The plan was defeated, and his brother Chen Zongsheng was killed."
"Lian Zhennan General Li Jinglong's navy fought fiercely on a moonlit night. The battle ended in three hours. More than 2,700 pirates were killed, fifty-six pirate ships were destroyed or sunk, and seventy-nine pirate ships were captured. .”
"Thirty-eight pirate ships fled north, and the remaining fleet was sunk in the Penghu waterway, killing 921 pirates. In total, more than 3,600 pirates were killed."
After reading this, Xie Jin looked at Zhu Yunwen excitedly, raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, great victory, great victory."
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly, with a bit of relief in his eyes.
There were more than 5,000 pirates in total, and more than 3,600 were killed. It can be said to be a great victory and a great victory.
"continue."
Zhu Yun walked along the trail.
Xie Jin lowered his head and continued reading: "However, due to the uncertain moonlight and clear sky, coupled with the unfavorable pursuit, the bandit leader Chen Zuyi and his son Chen Shiliang and more than a thousand people fled without trace. This is a dereliction of duty by one of you. I am willing to accept the crime and be punished... "
Chen Zuyi ran away?
Jie Jin frowned slightly and looked at Zhu Yunwen, but he didn't see any expression from Zhu Yunwen. He just paced back and forth minding his own business.
The bandit leader ran away, leaving a huge hidden danger.
Although there are many pirates, they are often just scattered troops and are not a cause for concern.
But once they are integrated together and form a force, it is a force that threatens coastal towns.
And Chen Zuyi has such terrifying ability, charisma and strength. If Chen Zuyi is not killed, the entire Penghu naval battle will not be considered a victory!
Xie Jin felt a little regretful and continued reading: "In this naval battle, our navy suffered 326 casualties and 728 injuries, while General Li's navy suffered 79 casualties and 210 injuries. Five people."
Zhu Yunwen stopped and looked at Xie Jin.
Xie Jin looked at it carefully and saw that he had read it correctly, and then said: "Your Majesty, most of the pirates are tough and desperate people. The navy suffered such losses in battle. It is obvious that Deputy Commander Zheng commanded and dealt with it well."
To expand territory and protect one's homeland, sacrifice is inevitable.
However, Zhu Yunwen cannot be calm and calm.
More than 400 people died, which means that more than 400 families lost their sons, fathers, and husbands!
Who will bear their pain?
Who will pay attention?
No matter how much pension is given, it is not worth the fact that the person is still alive!
Seeing Zhu Yunwen's silence, Xie Jin continued to read: "This battle was won because, first, the sergeants worked hard and risked their lives; secondly, the generals charged ahead and set an example; thirdly, Liang Daoming's troops secretly supported him and helped the navy pass Penghu safely. waterway and inform the pirates of their deployment.”
"First Evolution"
"I, Zheng He, have been unworthy of Heaven's grace. I have not yet accomplished all the merits. I am responsible for all my sins. I hope that the emperor will not neglect his officers and men. I will die with a smile on my face..."
Finished reading the letter.
Jie Jin folded the letter and handed it to the eunuch on the side. Looking at Zhu Yunwen who had already sat down but said nothing, he asked carefully: "Your Majesty, how do you judge this battle..."
Zhu Yunwen read the letter again and said seriously: "There is no doubt that this is a great victory. After dawn, announce it to the world to show the power of our Ming Navy!"
Xie Jin breathed a sigh of relief.
Defining it as a great victory means that the emperor will not pursue the escape of the bandit leader Chen Zuyi too much, and there will be no shortage of rewards for the soldiers.
Zhu Yunwen knocked on the letter and asked, "Liang Daoming, who is he?"
Xie Jin smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I have heard of this person before. He was originally from Nanhai, Guangdong, and later lived in Srivijaya. There are more than a thousand Chinese living in Srivijaya, and Liang Daoming because of his fairness in dealing with things. He is a man of righteousness and has considerable ability and prestige, so the Chinese take him as the leader."
"In the 30th year of the Hongwu Period, the Javanese King Majapahit destroyed the old dynasty of Srivijaya, leading to great chaos in Srivijaya. In order to survive, the Chinese elected Liang Daoming as King of Srivijaya and formed an army to fight against Majapahit."
"It can be understood from some reports in Guangdong and other places that Liang Daoming is a very rule-abiding person and is not a threat to our Ming Dynasty. There seem to be many conflicts between him and Chen Zuyi."
After Zhu Yunwen heard Jie Jin's words, he shook his head slightly and said: "Intelligence cannot tolerate the word "seeming". We don't know what Liang Daoming thinks, but since he helped Daming, let's treat him as a friend for the time being."
"I remember that Si Tan Shengshou, a traveler, is from Nanhai, Guangdong, so I arranged for him to bring the reward to Quanzhou Mansion and let him contact Liang Daoming to see how this person is and whether he can be used by our Ming Dynasty. If so, let Zheng He
He led his soldiers southward and warned Majapahit not to invade Srivijaya again. The Nanyang and Western sea routes must be opened! "
Xie Jin quickly agreed.
Zhu Yunwen waved his hand and said: "The morning court will begin tomorrow, please retreat and rest."
Xie Jin saluted and exited the hall.
After Zhu Yunwen carefully read Zheng He's report, he sighed and returned to the harem. He only rested for less than an hour, and it was already dawn.
Fengtian Temple.
After hearing the news of the Penghu victory, the courtiers all smiled and congratulated the emperor and the Ming Dynasty together.
Zhu Yunwen solemnly said: "Generals died in hundreds of battles, and heroes returned in ten years. Our country is stable in the Ming Dynasty, and all the people are recuperating and recuperating, all thanks to the officers and soldiers who risk their lives to defend the enemy from the country! The soldiers repaid their kindness to the country, fought bloody battles, and left no bones. This is It’s a pity that if it is not properly arranged, I will not be able to sleep and eat well!”
"The Ministry of Industry is now ordered to build Baoen Temple on the original site of Jianchu Temple to store the bones of heroes who fought and sacrificed for the country! Repay your kindness to the country in life, and repay your kindness to heaven and earth in death! In the name of repaying kindness, cast a monument of heroes and leave their names. Future generations! What do you think?"
"Repaying Enemy Temple?"
All the officials were secretly surprised. The emperor was planning to carry out large-scale construction projects.
Zheng Ci, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, left the mission and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I want to build a temple of gratitude for the soldiers who fought in hundreds of battles, and erect a monument to pass on their names. I have no objection. However, this year, the taxes and money from various places have not yet been delivered to the capital, and the internal treasury is empty. It is really not suitable to build a temple." Construction work.”
Zheng Ci lowered his head, his attitude was obvious.
Your Majesty, you can do whatever you want, but you have to pay. If you don’t have money, you can’t do anything...
Zhu Yunwen looked at Huang Zicheng, the Minister of Household Affairs. Huang Zicheng came out and said: "Your Majesty, the current internal treasury can only allocate 300,000 taels. Any more will probably shake the foundation."
Huang Zicheng is also a little helpless. Zhu Yunwen's series of policies have won the hearts of the people, but whether it is a whipping method or a new business strategy, the benefits have not been seen yet.
The money hasn't arrived yet, so you can't have an overdraft, right?
If you are overdrafted, you will suffer back pain. If the country is overdrafted, then everyone in the household department will have more than just backache...
Zhu Yunwen looked at Huang Zicheng and said slowly: "Three hundred thousand taels? Haha, what I want to build is the Great Baoen Temple. Three hundred thousand taels, isn't it a bit..."
Huang Zicheng wiped his sweat, gritted his teeth, and swallowed hard. Before he could shout out "five hundred thousand taels," he heard an incredible sentence that plunged the court into deathly silence:
"Too much……"
