The navy gathered for discussion.
"My subordinates believe that we should go to the Ceylon Mountain Country."
Zheng He looked over and saw that the speaker was Wan Qinglin.
This man has been in the Navy for seven years. He is a veteran who has made outstanding achievements in the anti-Japanese war. He was promoted to the rank of 100 households and served as the captain of a big fortune ship. He is decisive, resolute and insightful.
"Tell me why."
Zheng He's eyes were encouraging.
Wan Qinglin pointed to the sea to the west and said: "Looking at the sea map, Ceylon Mountain Country (later Sri Lanka) is an island country, located southeast of Kochi and Guli (India-India). If you want to reach Kochi, or along the coast This sea route is the only way to sail or enter the sea further west. Since we must pass through here, it is better to dock directly at the port of Belori and negotiate with the king of Ceylon Mountain Kingdom. "
Zhang Yao agreed with Wan Qinglin's view and expressed his support: "This sea channel is very important. If we go around the island, I am afraid it will take more time. Moreover, there are rumors that there are many storms in that sea area. The risk of taking a detour is too great. If we stationed at Belori to rest and recuperate, we would then head north to Kezhi."
Zheng He nodded slightly, Zhang Yao was the captain promoted by Zhang Yu, and he was also quite talented.
"You just said to go, why don't you talk about the consequences of going?" Zhao Shiyu quit and directly pointed at Wan Qinglin and Zhang Yao for avoiding the important points and not getting to the point. Then he said to Zheng He: "King Yalie of Xilan Mountain Kingdom is suffering. Nair is a cruel and murderous monarch, greedy and vicious. Once our fleet enters the port of Beloli, the Ming Dynasty and the Ceylon Mountain Kingdom will go to war. Have you ever thought about this outcome? "
Wan Qinglin dismissed it and shouted: "It's just a small country, why are you afraid of them?"
Zhao Shiyu sneered: "Just a small country? Do you know how many soldiers Yalie Kunel has in his hands? Fifty thousand!"
Wan Qinglin's expression changed.
Zheng He and others were also a little surprised. Just when they were about to ask where the information came from, they saw Luo Guanying carrying a pirate and throwing it on the deck, and then shouted: "After several interrogations, it can be confirmed that the Ceylon Mountain Kingdom has no less than five soldiers." Ten thousand."
Fifty thousand troops is not a small number.
At present, the Ming Dynasty Navy fleet is not at full strength, and there are currently only more than 8,600 sergeants.
Seeing everyone's silence, Zhao Shiyu said bluntly: "There are fifty thousand troops, so we can't fight with them on the shore."
"Are you scared?"
Zhang Yao pointed at Zhao Shiyu and scolded him angrily.
Zhao Shiyu chuckled, stretched his neck, and shouted: "Boy Zhang, do you want us to compete, naval battle or land battle, your choice?"
"I don't bully talented soldiers!"
Zhang Yao was disdainful.
"What's wrong with the scholar soldiers? Have they eaten one less bowl of rice than you?"
Luo Guanying was impatient.
"That's enough. Today's naval meeting is not for you to quarrel!"
Zhu Neng was angry.
Zheng He didn't take it seriously and was happy to see people arguing. The sea voyage was long and the range of activities was limited. It was not easy to get on the treasure ship and just talk nonsense and curse.
Zhao Shiyu clasped his fists at the integration and said: "We believe that it is inappropriate not to go to Ceylon Mountain Country. After going, conflicts are inevitable. Therefore, we must be prepared in advance."
"What preparation?"
Shen Wei acted as a trustee.
Zhao Shiyu shouted loudly: "Destroy fifty thousand soldiers with your hands, and take the king's head with your sword!"
Zheng He was shocked. He was like "Destroying 50,000 soldiers with his hands and taking the king's head with his sword." This guy was quite heroic, but was it too much?
Luo Guanying came forward and said: "Deputy Commander-in-Chief, on the day we set sail, the Emperor warned us that we should make friends with all countries, leave peace on the Thousand Islands, punish the most evil bandits, and conquer the most violent ones. The king of Ceylon Mountain Kingdom is currently tyrannical and unjust. Is he someone we should punish and deal with? If we can defeat this person, we will definitely win the respect of the surrounding countries instead of fear."
Zheng He looked at Zhang Yu and Zhu Neng. They nodded slightly. Zheng He took a step forward and said in a loud voice: "Then head to the Ceylon Mountain Kingdom at full speed and stationed at Belori Port. If the Ceylon Mountain Kingdom treats me with sincerity, then If you treat me as a friend, you should also treat me like a dragon going out to sea and a tiger descending from the mountain."
"good!"
Everyone was very excited. After holding it in for so long, they finally had the chance to release it.
It was still five days' voyage from the port of Beloli in the Ceylon Mountain Kingdom. Through the captured personnel, the naval fleet learned about the Ceylon Mountain Kingdom.
Ceylon Mountain Country is a Buddhist country with many relics of the Buddha Sakyamuni. It is said that there is a pool shaped like a footprint next to the port in Belori, which was left by the Buddha.
Luo Guanying heard that the water in that pool was only shallow and very sweet. It could cure all diseases and prolong life. He was ready to take it back to Daming to his brother-in-law to try it, but he was despised.
Take the water here to Daming. Do you dare to give it to you to drink?
Water will go bad.
However, the frustrated Luo Guanying soon stopped being depressed, because water is difficult to carry, but some things are easy to carry, and that is gems...
There is a high mountain in the country of Mount Ceylon, which is rich in mineral resources. In the sand and rocks at the foot of the mountain, if you search patiently, you can often find gems. And these gems fell from the mountains into the sea, and were blown ashore by the sea.
In a word, it is rich in gems and pearls.
If you just rely on luck and touch the loaches, it would be a bit troublesome, but here, there is no such trouble at all, because the Ceylon Mountain Kingdom has mastered the technology of pearl cultivation.
Zhao Lang translated clearly. On a white beach in Mount Ceylon, the king ordered a pearl pond to be dug. Every two or three years, someone would catch a batch of snails and clams from the sea and send them to the pearl pond to be raised. .
The snails and clams move in the pearl pond, sucking the white sand into the clam shell. Because the clams themselves are soft and watery, and the meat is very tender, the sand can easily enter the position where pearls are secreted, and then day after day, a pearl nucleus is formed. , and gradually form natural pearls. At that time, people from Ceylon Mountain will come to dig up pearls and sell them.
Luo Guanying grabbed Zhao Lang and insisted on asking Zhao Lang how big the pearl was and whether it was as big as a fist. Zhao Lang was so angry that he trembled. Damn it, a poor robber actually has pearls, the size of pigeon eggs...
Plump and round, attractive in color, worth thousands of dollars.
Zhao Lang kicked the robber hard. "Damn it, why didn't you find me in the previous search? Where did you hide her?"
What, crotch, what I touched when I was feeling was not yours, but this thing?
Zhao Lang turned back to look at Luo Guanying, it's over, this guy is licking pearls...
Forget it, these words won’t be translated. Translating them will kill people.
Licking pearls is nothing, just like biting gold is a habit. The key is, you should wash it off after all...
As the fleet sails forward, you can see the Ceylon Islands and the towering mountains in the distance. In front of you is the port of Belori.
The port was somewhat dilapidated, with only dozens of small wooden boats moored, and even some rafts, and not many people. After seeing the Ming Dynasty's huge fleet, they were terrified and fled.
When the naval fleet arrived at the port of Beloli, those who had fled came back again. Without him, they were captured and continued to work. What kind of work, looking for snails and clams.
The person guarding Beloli was a general from Wuge. He could not help but tremble when he saw the big ship in the distance with its teeth and claws waving and the flag dancing in the wind. It was the first time in his life that he had seen such a huge ship.
Zheng He did not disembark personally, but only ordered Luo Guanying and Zhao Shiyu's people to disembark to negotiate.
Luo Guanying, Zhao Shiyu and others finally put on the armor. Who knows if the people here will do anything dirty. If they hang here, it's really not worth it. It's better to be careful.
Zhao Lang, as a translator, talked with Wu Ge and then told Luo Guanying his identity.
Luo Guanying said to Wu Ge: "We and even the fleets of the Ming Dynasty have sailed thousands of miles just to make friends and trade goods, not robbers. There are countless oriental treasures on the ship, which can be exchanged with your country for pearls and gems."
There are a lot of Ugawala.
Zhao Lang told Luo Guanying: "The jewels and gems here belong to the king alone, and he has no right to deal with them. In the final analysis, the rightful owner still needs to speak out."
Luo Guanying thought for a moment, and then ordered someone to bring out exquisite silk and beautiful ceramics and gave them to Wu Ge: "Please also tell the king that Daming is willing to be his friend."
Wuge's eyes shone brightly, and he was very happy holding the ceramics. He immediately agreed to go to the king and ask the king to greet the Ming envoy.
Ariel Kunel received the news and saw silk and ceramics again. He was very excited. These things are more valuable than pearls. If he has these goods, he can create a glittering world in Ceylon Mountain Country:
El Dorado!
Go and see the envoys of the Ming Dynasty.
Ariel Kunel brought a group of ministers to the card court. The card court was very large, and the honor guard alone had a hundred people. If he knew the specifications of the Ming Dynasty's honor guard, he probably wouldn't be so ostentatious.
Zheng He knew that Ariel Kunel was cruel and he also knew that this person was powerful. Taking into consideration his goodwill, he held a huge Buddha ceremony for Ariel Kunel on the port.
Not to mention, there are real monks in the naval fleet, produced by Tianjie Temple, and eminent monks. Well, in fact, his official job is the same as Zhao Lang, that is, translator...
However, his deputy position is a monk and he also understands Buddhism. In addition, Manchuria and other countries also believe in Buddhism, so the navy fleet has prepared a lot of Buddhist rituals, and it is not a problem to hold a few ceremonies.
Ariel Kunel's face was a little livid, and he said to the ministers beside him: "I will take away all the property of Ming Dynasty and kill these people who are disrespectful to me."
The minister nodded repeatedly, not daring to disobey.
Through a ceremony, Zheng He told Ariel Kunel: "Buddha's Dharma is boundless, and you will find a safe place when you turn around. Put down your butcher knife and become a Buddha immediately."
That means, convert to Buddhism, treat people well, be friendly to neighbors, and stop messing around.
Facts have proved that when Ariel Kunel turned around, it was not for safety, but for murder. He put down the butcher knife, but he could also pick up the kitchen knife. He still had to do what he should do.
Zheng He tried hard to persuade, but Yalie Kuner reluctantly accepted it.
Zheng He smiled and said to Zhang Yu and Zhang Fu: "This guy has taken a liking to our ship."
Ariel Kunel smiled and said to the minister: "The Ming Dynasty is just like this. It has thin arms and legs, and a lot of white faces. We will deal with them tonight."
The ceremony is over.
Ariel Kunel took the people away, and then sent his son to come. He said a lot. The Taoist cultivator did not tell Zheng He whether the son's name was Chanel. He only said: "He wants gold and silver treasures, ceramics and silk."
"How much?"
Zheng He asked.
"all."
Dao repairs back.
Zheng He nodded. Just when his son was ecstatic, Zhang Yu and Zhu Neng, like two great gods, lifted him out and threw him away.
This is a big treasure ship, several stories high, it fell into the sea...
Fortunately, this son was good at swimming. He probably practiced diving when he was a child, so he didn't break. When he climbed ashore, he put his hands on his hips and gestured, spraying saliva from his mouth. No one paid attention to him for a long time. He was probably thirsty, so he went back.
Belori Port is similar to a sack. Although it is wider inside, the exit of the port is relatively narrow, only three hundred steps wide, and the exit is surrounded by mountains on both sides.
In order to avoid being attacked by others, Zheng He ordered the ships to leave the port and anchor on the sea surface of the port instead of docking. This could avoid encountering enemies on the shore and being dragged into hand-to-hand combat.
For the Ming Dynasty Navy, which has a relatively small number of people, it is not advantageous to fight a war of attrition.
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