Annan's surrender enhanced Emperor Jianwen's reputation, consolidated his authority, and united the people's hearts.
Under the instruction of Zhu Yunwen, the Ministry of War and the Fifth Military Governor's Office vigorously promoted the military examination system and juxtaposed the military examination examination with the imperial examination examination, forming a situation where the imperial court had two major examinations in three years. Some civil servants who were not good at practicing writing began to look for instructors and As a master, the martial spirit gradually took root.
On December 6, Zhu Yunwen issued dozens of transfer documents, formally appointing Zhang Yan as the chief envoy of Jiaozhi, Han Guan as the commander of the capital of Jiaozhi, Li Wenmin, the inspector general of Sichuan, transferred to Jiaozhi, and transferred 51 honest officials. After entering Annan, he took over as the magistrate of the fifteen prefectures of Annan and the magistrate of the thirty-six prefectures. As for the placement of other personnel, Zhang Yan appointed him himself and reported it afterwards.
At the beginning, Chen Di, Yu Xin and others in the cabinet did not pay much attention to the establishment of Jiaozhi County. They regarded it simply as a hand extended by the imperial court to control Nanyang. However, when Zhu Yunwen said that Jiaozhi has countless rice fields and countless minerals, it really Pay attention to it.
Jiaozhi has gold mines, copper mines, iron mines, coal mines, and a large amount of rosewood, mahogany, ironwood, pear wood...
Zhu Yunwen did not lie. Although Cochin does not include the part of Champa State, its minerals are still worth exploring, especially gold mines and copper mines.
The most happy person about the victory in the Southern War was the Hubu.
Xia Yuanji can have a good rest this New Year's Day. By attacking Annan, the Ministry of Revenue can not only recover all the expenses of the army, but also put aside future rewards and pensions, and can also record more than six million taels to make up for the mid-year disaster and disaster relief expenses. The Ministry also has an extra five million taels of finance. With this money as a base, plus tax income, the Ministry of Household Affairs will be much better off this year.
As for how to divide the finances in the coming year, that will happen after New Year's Day.
While the people in Nanjing were wearing cotton-padded clothes and holding cold hands while visiting temple fairs in the twelfth lunar month, Zheng He was wearing thin clothes and looking into the distance with excitement.
After the voyage of Horumus, Zheng He's fleet only stayed in Mazuer for three days before sailing away. The reason for such haste was that Zheng He wanted to reach Tianfang before December 10th!
December 10th is not a special holiday in Ming Dynasty, but for every Islamic believer, this is the most important holiday, bar none.
It's called Eid al-Adha, also known as Eid al-Adha. On this day, it is a carnival for Islamic believers. Every household slaughters cattle and sheep, holds ceremonies, and has dinners. The excitement is comparable to the Spring Festival of the Ming Dynasty.
Zheng He wanted to arrive in Tianfang before this day. Before the 20th, the naval fleet docked at Tianfang Kingdom Pier Zhida (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), and then continued sailing, gradually approaching Tianfang City, the capital of Tianfang Kingdom. (Mecca).
Zhang Yu, Zhu Neng and others looked at Zheng He who looked pious. Zheng He said softly: "This is the land of my dreams. As early as my childhood, my grandfather and father all came to Tianfang Kingdom. Here I have met countless devout believers, and now that I am here, I will touch the sacred stone and pour out my heart."
Zhu Neng was a little stunned. This ghost place was too far away. It took a long voyage from September 20, the second year of Jianwen last year, to December, the third year of Jianwen, to reach Tianfang.
More than a year!
"Tianfang is a big country in the Western Ocean. It's very hot all year round. It doesn't rain or snow..."
Zheng He introduced.
Zhang Yu was a little confused and asked: "Without rain and snow, how did the people, trees and flowers here survive?"
Zheng He looked at the direction of the coastline and smiled: "There is no rain or snow, flowers, plants and trees are growing well, and the soil is fertile, and the products are rich. This is the land kissed by Allah, and it is also the birthplace of the great prophet Muhammad." , where he built a city of prophets.”
Zhu Neng and Zhang Yu looked at each other. Neither of them were believers. Shenma Prophet didn't know much about Allah, but he was very curious about this land. A place without rain or snow, it was so hot every day, and the people here How did the crops survive?
"Should we arrange a ship and inform the king of Tianfang Kingdom first?"
Zhu Neng asked.
Zheng He thought for a moment and shook his head slightly: "Let me log in as a believer. As for the king, I will pay him a visit after I have made a pilgrimage."
The treasure ship still did not dock at the port, and there was no port here that could accommodate such a huge warship. Zheng He had no choice but to turn to the Dafu Ship.
Zheng He was not allowed to have hundreds or thousands of people around him. Zhang Yu and Zhu Neng were worried. What if they encountered danger? But Zheng He insisted on taking two people ashore. After arguing, everyone reached a compromise.
Zheng He took two generals, Ma Huan and Dao Xiu, ashore. The Ming army followed them a hundred steps apart, totaling 200 people.
Luo Guanying, Zhao Shiyu and others did not follow Zheng He. This trip to Tianfang was the journey of training for the Ming Navy and the end of Zheng He's practice. His pilgrimage was his belief.
Along the way, everyone also discovered one thing. The people of Islam abide by the teachings and have harmonious relations with each other. They are all brothers regardless of whether they are rich or poor. People here will not attack believers for no reason.
Luo Guanying was very curious about the Tianfang people. They were strong and strong. The men shaved their hair and tied it with cloth, while the women wore their hair braided and covered their heads. It was difficult to see what they looked like.
Drinking is prohibited here, so it was impossible to find a tavern. But soon, Luo Guanying and others discovered a shocking secret. There was the legendary "Kilin" here!
Luo Guanying was dumbfounded that such auspiciousness could be found in Tianfang Kingdom. He couldn't help but find the general and asked him to translate to a bearded man: "We bought it."
The bearded man looked at his long-necked deer, stretched out five fingers, and then added five more.
The general told Luo Guanying that if he wanted to buy it, he would need five pieces of ceramics and five bolts of silk.
Before Luo Guanying could say anything, Shen Wei had already run away. Soon he brought a pile of ceramics and silk, and then took Qilin away, whimpering and not knowing what to say.
Zhao Shiyu also sighed and took out the records in "Zhufan Zhi" written by Zhao Rushi of the Southern Song Dynasty to say that this was Qilin. During the Song Dynasty, foreigners called it "Qilin".
Qilin or not Qilin has nothing to do with Zheng He.
At this time, Zheng He was walking towards the Heavenly Worship Temple (Black Stone Hall), which is the center of worship for believers.
There is a city wall around the mosque, but this wall is obviously not for blocking, because it has many doors. Adding up the surrounding areas, the number of doors is as many as 466. There are stone pillars on both sides of the door, all made of white marble. .
Zheng He walked through the door and looked at the mosque made of five-color stones. He looked solemnly and took a deep breath. The intoxicating aroma filled the air. Looking up, I saw five huge beams supporting the entire mosque, and these beams were not ordinary trees, but priceless agarwood!
The walls of the mosque are made of precious spices such as ambergris and rose dew mixed with soil. Because of this, the entire mosque exudes an extremely comfortable aroma.
Black satin is hung on the wall, but the length of the satin is different. The reason is very simple. When everyone comes here to worship, they can cut a piece of black satin on the wall and take it back, similar to a pilgrim souvenir.
Zheng He stood upright and looked at the dark brown stone not far away, only as long as his arm and wide. This is the Holy Stone of Allah, an existence that countless Islamic believers hope to touch, and a stone of faith that countless believers dream about. .
Without the guidance of others, Zheng He had already started to pray, raising his hands to the height of his ears, then bending his arms inward and placing his hands at the navel position, shouting the words "Tekbir", and then recited the Quran. The first chapter, then recite an excerpt...
At this moment, Zheng He is no longer the deputy commander-in-chief of the Ming Dynasty Navy and the envoy of the voyage fleet. He is just a pure Islamic believer, nothing more than pure.
After completing the worship service at the Tiantian Mosque, Zheng He personally cut off a piece of black silk, kept it close to his body, and then led people out of the city and headed west. After walking for a day, we arrived at Mommedina (Medina).
Zheng He came here to visit Muhammad's tomb.
Muhammad built the City of the Prophet here to unify the Arabian Peninsula through religion, and was buried here after his death. Muhammad's tomb is very magical. Whether it is day or night, it will occasionally shine with light, which seems to be a miracle.
There is a well behind his mausoleum. Everyone is allowed to draw the well water here, and it is said that as long as you take the well water here to the sea, when you encounter a hurricane, the well water is thrown into the sea, and the hurricane will disappear.
Zheng He had experienced hurricanes and hardships, and knew that no one could be relied upon in the face of a hurricane, and he had to rely on himself. However, he still had people draw well water and prepare to take the boat out.
Ma Huan was very confused. She wondered if Zheng He wanted to test whether the well water had any effect. If not, would he give up his faith...
The navy fleet fell in love with Tianfang Kingdom. The people in this country are really harmonious and friendly. Don't make trouble, no one will hurt you even if you are lying on the street and sleeping.
Shen Wei thinks that Islamic believers are moderate, but Luo Guanying thinks that this group of people is terrible. They have terrible discipline and terrible binding force. Once this force is directed towards war, it will be devastating. Destroying the earth.
"Reincarnation Paradise"
Zhao Shiyu sneered at Luo Guanying's views, how could such gentle people go to war.
William heard their discussion and told the story of the Crusades, the war between Catholicism and Islam, which made everyone's hair stand on end.
Luo Guanying swallowed, looked at William and said, "You are also a Catholic, right? Then will you attack the Ming Dynasty?"
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but become vigilant.
William shook his head bitterly: "I only want to spread the doctrine and gather believers, and will not harm the Ming Dynasty."
Zhao Shiyu frowned and said with lingering fear: "How do I feel that our Ming Dynasty does not need Catholicism or Islam? These sects are a bit scary."
William: "God..."
Luo Guanying was a little unhappy: "Priest, please shut your mouth..."
