Runniang looked at the bronze mirror, her original fair face disappeared, and what was reflected in the bronze mirror was a face with bronze skin.
During this time, Runniang truly realized what pain and happiness were.
Tiredness is real. Anyone who sleeps for an hour a day will be tired, but there is no rest. There are treasures everywhere, worth millions of dollars in a quarter of an hour, so there is no time to waste.
My husband did not deceive himself. A black ceramic can really be exchanged for a four-foot-long ivory. A piece of inferior silk can be exchanged for a hundred pounds of spices. For a kitchen knife, a native actually took out a palm-sized gem. .
Runniang opened the wooden box and looked at the gem lying quietly inside. The gem was sea blue, named Heart of the Ocean. She named it herself. This is her gem and no one is allowed to take it away.
After taking a trip to the sea, I realized that the world is so vast and boundless. Before, I was as childish as a frog in a well, thinking that I was right and pointing fingers.
Runniang understood that if a person does not go out and take a look, it is like always walking with his head down and never looking at the changes and vastness of the sky. Such a person has a limited vision, a limited mind, a limited conversation, and a limited future.
"Ouch——"
The loud and rough cry disturbed Runniang.
Runniang turned around and looked, her eyes full of happiness.
This is a blue bird with a green head, a pointed crest, and long tail coverts, forming a colorful tail screen. When the tail screen is unfolded, it looks like a colorful feather fan, including black, green, yellow, etc. The colors alternate, just like gems inlaid on it.
Extremely beautiful, noble and generous.
This is the legendary mythical beast Phoenix, a truly auspicious thing.
Shen Yiyuan walked into the room, looked at Run Niang feeding the peacock, and sighed: "This is not a phoenix, but a peacock."
"No, it's the Phoenix."
Runniang never believed it.
The phoenix spreads its wings and is colorful. The only thing that can be done in this world is the phoenix in front of you.
Shen Yiyuan was a little helpless and refused to listen no matter how many times he explained it. He was paranoid that it was a phoenix. Well, let her go. This period of time has been hard enough for her.
"We're not far from the old port. We're ready to go ashore."
Shen Yiyuan said.
Runniang clapped her hands, walked towards Shen Yiyuan, and asked, "How long will we stay in the old port, and when can we go home?"
Shen Yiyuan said with a smile: "What, you know you want a child?"
Runniang didn't deny it. After the separation, she realized how heavy the concern was.
Shen Yiyuan took Runniang's hand, looked into Runniang's eyes, and said: "It shouldn't take long. We will arrive at Srivijaya and announce the Ming Dynasty's edict. After that, we will repair and purchase goods. In about a month, we will Return.”
Run Niang frowned slightly and asked: "Didn't you say that Srivijaya will become the territory of the Ming Dynasty? Then will Zheng He go back?"
Shen Yiyuan took Runniang out of the cabin and onto the deck. The gentle sea breeze blew gently and he said softly: "Zheng He came here to send the envoys of Uncle Zheng back home and explore the waterways. The second thing was to issue an edict. Srivijaya will be included in the territory of the Ming Dynasty. However, the income territory here is probably just a false name. Zheng He and these sergeants may not always stay here. The real management of Srivijaya should still be Liang Daoming and others."
Runniang asked incomprehensively: "Since this is the territory of the Ming Dynasty, why don't you take care of it yourself? You must know that there is countless wealth here, whether it is mountains of rice or seas of spices, they are all needed by the Ming Dynasty. Leave them to me. How about outsiders taking care of it?
Can you trust it? "
Shen Yiyuan sighed and said: "You don't know, what officials need is a face to brag about, not a piece of land. Besides, this place is too far away from the Ming Dynasty, and complete occupation may not be feasible."
Runniang still wanted to speak, but she heard bursts of dull bugles.
"I saw the mainland, I saw the mainland."
A guy shouted loudly.
"What's wrong?"
Runniang looked at Shen Yiyuan whose face became serious in confusion. It was almost Srivijaya. Why did he become so serious? Shouldn't he relax at this time?
"Go to the cabin!"
Shen Yiyuan pushed Runniang away hard.
Before Runniang could ask, she heard the rapid sound of a bugle again, and then she remembered that this was not a bugle for the navy to approach the beach, but a warning signal.
Zheng He stood on the ship, and the surrounding sergeants took their positions. The catapult was pulled up, the black jars were brought out one by one, the gun barrel partition outside the ship was pulled open, and the black hole of the gun barrel stretched out. On the side of the ship, gunners and cannon stones are already ready.
Behind the side of the ship stood majestic sergeants, some with swords, guns and firecrackers, some with long bows in hand, all on the highest alert.
Uncle Zheng slumped on the ground helplessly, looked at the businessman beside him, stretched out his hand, but failed to catch it several times.
Li Xing did not look at Uncle Zheng, but walked towards Zheng He at the bow of the ship and said loudly: "Deputy Commander-in-Chief, the navy fleet is ready, and the merchant fleet has been placed at the rear."
Zheng He pressed the handle of the knife with his right hand, stared at the distant continent, and said: "The businessmen here said that Majapahit destroyed Srivijaya. What do you think we should do?"
Li Xing grinned and said murderously: "I don't care if I am Chen Zuyi or Majapayi. I only know that the emperor's will is very clear. Srivijaya is the territory of the Ming Dynasty. Since it belongs to the Ming Dynasty, who will occupy it?" It’s best to hand it over, otherwise, hehe.”
Zheng He glanced at Li Xing. This guy had killed many people during this period, and he was quite murderous.
Many people along the way are dishonest, scattered pirates, unfriendly natives, and savages who want to kill anyone they see...
Although Zheng He hopes for friendship and peace, people are coming to kill you with bamboo knives and long knives. If you are still here waving hello to them and saying "Hello, let's be good friends", then it is not unfair to be hacked to death. .
When dealing with unfriendly people, fight first. If you win, you will become your friend. If you don't win, then kill them completely.
Zheng He was not a pure friend. He loved his soldiers. If it was not a matter of state, he would never be merciful. He would only be cautious when it came to matters between countries.
It's a matter of state right now.
Majesty Boyi!
Zheng He knew this country, and Uncle Zheng had mentioned Majapayi many times.
Before Liang Daoming came to power, Srivijaya was destroyed by Majapahit. In order to protect the old port and Srivijaya, Liang Daoming, with the support of many traveling merchants and local indigenous people, fought back against Majapahit and re-established Srivijaya.
Majapahit was aggressive, strong, and good at martial arts. They longed to build a huge empire. In this Southeast Asian country, they could be said to be a powerful country that could not be ignored.
Majapahit's current occupation of Srivijaya is an unexpected event. How to deal with it requires careful consideration.
Killing a few savages, natives, and pirates is not a problem, but killing Majapahit's soldiers will most likely trigger Majapahit's war against the Ming Dynasty. The consequences and responsibilities
Who will bear the responsibility?
But if the war is not launched and Majapahit's people are not driven away, then the land of Srivijaya that the court wants will fall into the hands of Majapahit, and the mission will not be completed. Going back with nothing will be a loss of face. Denial of divine grace?
Zheng He did not directly order an attack on the ships in the old port in the distance. Instead, he ordered a slowdown and summoned Zhu Neng, Zhang Yu and other generals.
"The Sword Comes"
"Three Buddhas have experienced drastic changes. Liang Daoming's life and death are unknown. Old Port and other places have been invaded by Manchu Boyi. Let us tell you what we should do."
Zheng He asked with a serious face.
Zhu Neng pulled out his long sword, raised it high above his head, and shouted: "What's the point of discussing this matter? What Majapahit occupied was not the Three Buddhas, but the Three Buddhas of the Ming Dynasty. Since he occupied the territory of the Ming Dynasty, he had to fight with swords and soldiers. See!"
As a soldier, it is your duty to defend your homeland.
Zheng He lowered his eyes. He could predict Zhu Neng's views. After all, Zhu Neng's philosophy was to "solve problems with force." Whether it was against Tatars, Japanese pirates or pirates, he always held this view.
Srivijaya was occupied by Majapahit. Zhu Neng advocated expelling Majapahit by force and taking back Srivijaya and the old port, which was not unexpected by Zheng He.
Compared with Zhu Neng's opinion, Zheng He cares more about Zhang Yu's opinion. Zhang Yu is brave and powerful, and it is even rarer that he is steady, courageous and resourceful.
When Zhang Yu saw Zheng He looking at him, he said bluntly: "The Majapayi soldiers and horses are strong and powerful. They are close to Srivijaya and can be easily supported. Even if we interfere, we may not be able to protect Srivijaya for a long time."
"You mean to give up on Srivijaya and ignore it?"
Zheng He frowned.
Zhang Yu shook his head slightly and said seriously: "The imperial court has decided to accept Srivijaya as the territory of the Ming Dynasty. Even if it is only in name, it will not allow Boyi to get involved. Srivijaya must be taken back, but we need to think of other ways to try our best. Avoid direct conflict with Majapahit.”
Zhu Neng was a little indignant and said: "Majupa Yi has occupied Srivijaya. They can't leave there no matter what method they use. The only thing that can keep their word is the knife."
Zhang Yu glared at Zhu Neng and said: "It is still unknown whether the knife can defeat Majapahit's army in Srivijaya. Even if Srivijaya is captured, how should we respond when Majapayi's army comes again? This time he goes south. , although the scale of the navy is unprecedented, it only has more than 5,000 sergeants, how can it defeat tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of troops?"
Zhu Neng was speechless for a moment.
Zheng He frowned. Zhang Yu was right, but Zhu Neng was also right. The only thing that kept his word was the knife.
If Majapahit had not captured Srivijaya, it would be easy to say that it would be easy for the Ming Dynasty to intervene. But now Majapahit has captured Srivijaya. It seems that it has been more than a month. I think its garrison is complete, and it only relies on a few thousand men in hand. Fighting may not lead to winning.
But if there is no fight, but only diplomacy and sending an envoy to negotiate, Majapahit may not be afraid of the majesty of the Ming Dynasty and take the initiative to withdraw from Srivijaya.
If they do not withdraw, the envoys and his entourage will alert the enemy. In order to be wary of the Ming Dynasty, Majago Boyi will definitely strengthen the defense and send more soldiers, which will make it more difficult to attack.
"Sir, there is something strange happening in the old port."
Li Xing hurried over and reported quickly.
Zheng He's eyes turned cold. Before he could take action, Majapayi came first.
"Everyone returns to the ship and takes command, prepare for battle!"
Zheng He put on his war robe, walked out of the ship's room, and shouted orders to the soldiers who followed him.
