Nanjing, south bank of the Yangtze River.
Four treasure ships are moored in the port, like a high mountain, proud and majestic. Around them, there are also 62 big fortune ships, 20 water ships, and 30 grain ships scattered around.
The sergeants were arrayed on the shore, in a square shape, with bright armor and spears in their hands. A chilling air was blowing with the autumn wind.
Zhu Yunwen stood on the high platform in front of the team, his eyes stopped for a while from each military formation, slowly looked over, and finally stopped at the front of the team, Zheng He, Zhang Yu, Zhu Neng, Du Yu, Li Xingyi and the Navy The general knelt down on one knee, and the sound of armor instantly echoed, and the mountain's cry of long live shook the river.
"Everyone, get up."
Zhu Yunwen raised his hand and took two steps forward, followed by Xu Huizu, Tie Xuan, Li Jian and others behind him.
Zheng He stood up, took three steps forward, saluted again, and said, "Your Majesty, the 8,000 sergeants of the Ming Dynasty Navy and the 5,600 sergeants of the Old Harbor Guard have all joined the ranks, and all supplies are ready, ready to sail at any time!"
Zhu Yunwen nodded with satisfaction, took a deep breath, and shouted: "Soldiers, during this second visit to the countries in Southeast Asia, we should promote the power of our Ming army, spread our culture and education, and easily have goods, communicate with Nanyang, open up the West, and explore An unknown country. We should make friends with all nations, leave peace on a thousand islands, punish the most evil thieves and bandits, and conquer the most violent ones."
Zheng He's heart trembled. "Punish the most evil thieves and punish the most violent ones" is giving him the right to fight on the battlefield. After all, who is a bandit and who is a murderer does not depend on whether they have done bad things or not. But I think they have done bad things...
Isn’t the emperor afraid that he will look like everyone is a bad guy and bring down all the countries in Southeast Asia?
Shaking his head slightly, Zheng He stopped his thoughts. With more than 10,000 people, he really couldn't conquer the countries in Nanyang. If it were a naval battle, there would be no problem in winning, but the most valuable thing in Nanyang is not in Not at sea, but on an island.
Once the indiscriminate killing of innocent people arouses the concerns and hatred of the Southeast Asian countries and unites to deal with the Ming Dynasty, it will be difficult for the Ming Dynasty to stay on the island.
There is an essential difference between defeat and occupation, short-term occupation and long-term occupation.
In the long run, it is more appropriate to follow the first half of the sentence "Make friends with all nations and leave peace on a thousand islands", unless someone provokes the Ming Dynasty.
As Zhu Yunwen spoke, he turned to the old port guard: "I heard that there are still some sergeants who don't understand why the Ming Dynasty wants an enclave far away from the mainland. I tell you, because it is the land of the Ming Dynasty. Isn't this reason enough?"
"enough!"
the sergeant yelled, scratching his neck.
Zhu Yunwen raised his hands, suppressed everyone's voices, and said loudly: "To protect the old port is to protect the Ming Dynasty, and to protect your wives, children, and parents! After three years of guarding the enclave, you return home and become heroes! Soldiers, survive the boredom After a thousand days, when you return, you will be heroes that attract the attention of all people. Do you want to be a hero?"
"think!"
"Then guard the old port for me and make it the back garden of the Ming Dynasty! Whoever wants to invade the territory of the Ming Dynasty, just ask if the spear in your hand will answer, and the knife in your waist will answer!"
"No!"
"kill!"
"kill!"
The momentum is like a rainbow and full of passion.
Zhu Yunwen waved his hand and shouted: "I wish all officers and men a safe journey, board the ship and prepare to sail!"
"Come aboard!"
Zheng He turned around and shouted an order.
The sergeant stepped on wooden planks, wooden ladders, and rope ladders to different ships in an orderly manner, with vigorous movements.
Zhu Yunwen walked towards Zheng He, Zhang Yu, Zhu Neng and others, and said solemnly: "This voyage is a long journey, and there are some new people serving as captains. I know I am a little impatient, but there is no way. I must train the best in this voyage." A group of qualified captains come out, and even if someone dies along the way, they must persevere to the end."
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"According to the order!"
Zheng He and others knew that Zhu Yunwen attached great importance to this matter.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Luo Guanying and others standing on the side of the treasure ship, and said to Zheng He: "After Luo Guanying, Zhao Shiyu, Yuan Yichen, and Shen Wei become familiar with the treasure ship, they can let them control the Dafu Ship."
"Your Majesty, the great fortune ship cannot be saved..."
Zheng He was a little worried.
Although the performance of the Daifuku ship is good and accidents rarely occur during long voyages, compared with the treasure ships, the safety of the Daifuku ship is much worse. Luo Guanying is Luo Yan'er's younger brother. After all, he is still Zhu Yunwen's brother-in-law. If something unexpected happens, who can afford it?
Zhu Yunwen waved his hand and said seriously: "Treat everyone equally, we are all citizens of the Ming Dynasty."
Zheng He had no choice but to agree.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Du Yu. This man was loyal and reliable and had extraordinary abilities. He was selected by Zhu Yunwen as the commander of the old Hong Kong Guard.
"You have to remember that Shi Jinqing, the propaganda envoy of the old port, is Liang Daoming's confidant. He has a heart for the Ming Dynasty. As long as you don't interfere with his governance, he will not betray the Ming Dynasty. There are only two conditions for the old port guard to take action. One, Old Port wants to be independent, and secondly, foreign enemies invade Old Port. As for how Shi Jinqing manages Old Port, it is not your business."
Zhu Yunwen asked Du Yu.
Du Yu promised: "I will definitely abide by the old port guard regulations and strictly restrain the sergeants."
Zhu Yunwen believed in Du Yu's ability. Seeing that the sergeant had boarded the ship and the sail was gradually raised, he said, "I will still be here to greet you when you return one day. Let's go."
After Zheng He and others saluted, they turned around and boarded the ship.
The grain ships, water ships and warships from the outer port entered the Yangtze River first. Zheng He and others stood on the side of the treasure ship and looked at Zhu Yunwen. Zhu Yunwen looked up at Zheng He, his eyes full of expectation.
"Your Majesty, take care of your dragon body, we are leaving too."
Zhu Zhi and Zhu Geng stood on the boat and shouted.
The two of them consciously did not participate in Zhu Yunwen's farewell to the sergeant. After all, they were just businessmen and did not lead troops. It was somewhat inappropriate for such an occasion to appear in front of me.
But now that they were about to set sail, the two of them stood up and waved goodbye.
Zhu Yunwen raised his hand and shouted: "Find me more treasures."
"According to the order."
Zhu Zhi and Zhu Geng laughed and agreed.
The boat slowly left the port, and under Zhu Yunwen's watch, it headed east along the Yangtze River. When the sails were no longer visible, Zhu Yunwen asked: "According to the journey, King Yan and King Ning should have entered the capital yesterday. Alright?"
Xu Huizu took a step forward and said: "I heard that it stopped in Zhenjiang for some reason and delayed the trip. The specific reason should be reported back soon."
Zhu Yunwen looked at the flowing water of the Yangtze River and asked, "How do you think I should settle the feudal king?"
Xu Huizu was shocked. This question was not easy to answer.
Regardless of their age, these vassal kings are Zhu Yunwen's uncles or brothers (second-generation vassal kings) in terms of status. They are all going to die. Although they don't have to worry about where to bury them, the consequences are too serious and they still cannot be killed.
But if they were locked up, that would be inappropriate. Although the basement could be made more comfortable and have fewer rats and cockroaches, at least the Ming Dynasty respected filial piety. Brothers and uncles did not see the sun all day long, so it was unreasonable for Zhu Yunwen to bathe in the sun alone.
It is not appropriate to leave them alone and let them stay in the capital to fend for themselves.
Although these vassal kings lost their military power, they did not lose their influence. Some of them had been in the local area for many years and were able to mix in both black and white. If they did not live well and the whole family did not have enough to eat, and they were not willing to beg for food, It's only a matter of time before trouble breaks out.
After all, since the vassal government has been clearly decreed and all these people have been brought to the capital, they must be given a way to live, at least not to starve to death. But judging from Zhu Yunwen’s intention, he doesn’t really want to give it to them.
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If we continue to issue large salaries, the only way to go is to go into business, right?
"Your Majesty, if it is possible, we should introduce the vassal kings to engage in business. This will not only pose no threat, but also fulfill the friendship between the clans."
Xu Huizu replied seriously.
Zhu Yunwen thought for a while and said meaningfully: "It's okay to give them the business path. What's problematic is whether they can catch it and whether they are willing to catch it. It wouldn't be appropriate for me to embarrass them."
Xu Huizu had a bitter look on his face. You have already taken over other people's military power and fiefdoms. Why should you be embarrassed? The fact that they came to the capital without resistance also means that they are willing to be bullied by you rather than having their heads taken off by you.
Gu Sanshen hurried over, handed over a document, and said: "Qingzhou urgent report."
Zhu Yunwen glanced at it after taking it, raised his brows slightly, handed the document to Xu Huizu, and said: "There are many people, let the capital department arrange for them to enter the capital."
Xu Huizu took the document and read it, his eyes widened suddenly, and said: "Have the family members of King Qi been found?! I will immediately order the Shandong Dusi to escort the capital!"
Zhu Yunwen didn't say anything.
King Zhu Shu of Qi rebelled. He did not take his wife and children with him, but hid in the countryside. Affected by the rebellion of the White Lotus Sect in Qingzhou, Geng Bingwen dug three feet deep into remote areas in Shandong and finally found them.
If you can't find someone, it's not a problem. It's troublesome when you find it.
Zhu Yunwen must consider how to deal with these people, especially Princess Qi and Zhu Xianyao, the eldest son of King Qi.
There are three princesses of Qi, the daughter of Wu Liang, Duke of Jiang, the daughter of Wu Fu, Duke of Guizhou, and the daughter of Deng Yu, Prince of Ninghe. Deng Yu's lineage has been abolished and does not need to be considered, but Wu Liang's son Wu Gao is the Marquis of Jiangyin, and Wu Fu's son Wu Jie is the Marquis of Anlu. These two marquises are still alive and kicking.
And Zhu Xianyao, Zhu Yunwen has already raised his father's ashes. If Zhu Xianyao digs another hole and buries it, can these uncles in the capital agree?
After cutting the grass, there is no way to remove the roots...
Mengcheng, Fengyang Prefecture, Yang family.
Yang Gong took an account book, found Yang Youwen, who was nearly sixty years old, and said cautiously: "Master, the accounts for last month have been sorted out, and they are all here."
Yang Youwen's beard had turned white, but he was still in good spirits. There were two young maids waiting beside him. He took the account book, squinted his eyes and looked closer, his face almost touching the account book. After seeing clearly, he sighed. : "I'm old and can't read the words clearly. Tell me how much is the balance."
When Yang Gong saw that Yang Youwen had driven away the maid, he said, "Sir, last month, the balance of profits from the three cities and six counties was 3,246 taels. I sent 1,246 taels to the other side. , two thousand taels into the house."
Yang Youwen stared at Yang Gong and said slowly: "The profits are getting less and less. Is it because someone deceives me into blindness and cannot see the ledger, or is it because I cannot see people's hearts clearly?"
Yang Gong trembled, knelt down quickly and said, "Master, I really didn't reach out. It's just because Fengyang was hit by floods, Huaiyuan and Dingyuan suffered heavy losses, and some businesses couldn't operate."
Yang Youwen walked towards Yang Gong, raised his foot, stepped lightly on Yang Gong's head, nodded, and said: "I chopped off more than one finger. You have been with me for half a life. In the end, don't become Crippled.”
Yang Gong put his head on the ground and promised: "Young man is loyal to the master, and heaven and earth can learn from him."
Yang Youwen pulled back his feet and said seriously: "I heard that there is a treasure in the capital, called a magnifying glass, which can help the elderly and dazzled people see objects clearly. I will try to get one."
Yang Gong was a little embarrassed and said: "Sir, the magnifying glass is an official product. It is only distributed by the court to elderly officials and is not sold to the outside world."
"Um?"
Yang Youwen glared.
Yang Gong's face turned pale and he said quickly: "I will definitely find a way to get it for you."
(End of chapter)
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