Wuying Palace.
Zhu Yunwen stood up straight, took out a document from his sleeve, and said majestically: "You must be very aware of how important this mission is. In order for you to return successfully, I have issued a decree to mobilize all the people of the Ming Dynasty. There are 12 big treasure ships, 46 medium treasure ships, and another 72 big fortune ships to form a long-distance voyage fleet!"
Zheng He, Zhu Neng, Kuang Yu and others were shocked. Zhu Yunwen actually used all the treasure ships built by the Ming Dynasty over the years!
"Your Majesty, you must not..."
Zheng He knew that a long voyage could not be accomplished in a day, and since he was going to an extremely unfamiliar and dangerous sea, it would take three years to return even if the wind and water went smoothly. In the past three years, the Ming Dynasty Navy will be weakened due to the depletion of treasure ships. Once something happens in the South China Sea and bandits invade the East China Sea, the Ming Dynasty Navy can only use the Dafu Ship to meet the enemy!
Zhu Yunwen waved his hand and said solemnly: "You sacrificed your lives to sail across the waves for the Ming Dynasty to find treasures that can change the fate of the country. How can I not support you with all my strength! One more treasure ship, one more hope! I mean it. Decided, stand down!"
Zheng He was deeply moved, and others were also red-eyed. This was his monarch. In order for everyone to come back alive, he bet all the wealth accumulated by the Ming Dynasty Navy over the years!
A scholar dies for his confidant. With such a monarch, what else can I ask for? !
"There are a total of 36,000 officers, sergeants, medical officers, general officers, etc. All materials and personnel should be ready by mid-August. After that, materials will be inventoried, ships will be comprehensively inspected, and preparations for sailing will be made by early September. I am now Call your names once and move to the left, Zheng He..."
"I'm here!"
"Zhang Yu!"
"I'm here!"
"Zhu Neng!"
"I'm here!"
"..."
With a low voice, Zhu Yunwen called out each name one by one, and then looked at each person who came out, trying to remember their appearance in his heart.
Storms, reefs, hurricanes, voyages, submarine volcanoes, creatures in the sea... may all make it impossible for them to come back.
Shout again, admit it again!
"Luo Guanying!"
"I'm here!"
Zhu Yunwen looked at the strong Luo Guanying, perhaps feeling that the atmosphere was too oppressive, and said to Zheng He and the others: "You also know that Guanying is my brother-in-law, but he is just an ordinary captain in the navy. No special care is needed. If you don’t obey, you’ll be slapped hard, don’t worry about my face…”
Luo Guanying suddenly had a bitter look on his face, and everyone burst out laughing after hearing this, making the atmosphere a little better.
The names continued until finally, Zhu Yunwen read the name "Kuang Yu", Kuang Yu walked out and said in a deep voice: "I am here!"
Zhu Yunwen didn't want Kuang Yu to go to the sea. He was the dean of the medical school and the envoy of the Tai Hospital, so he had an extraordinary status.
"Kuang Yu, you are leaving me for the sake of the common people. Although you have the word "fool", you are actually a man of great wisdom. I will hand over the fleet to you medical officers and try my best to save them all. Bring it back to me!"
Zhu Yunwen stepped forward, grabbed Kuang Yu and Yu Zhen's hands, and gave serious instructions.
Kuang Yu and Yu Zhen nodded repeatedly, with tears in their eyes.
"Your Majesty, please take care of your dragon body and don't be too tired. The world is connected to one body and we must take good care of it."
Kuang Yu cried slightly.
The people of the Ming Dynasty were blessed to have a monarch like Zhu Yunwen. His diligence, kindness and service to the people gave him high prestige among the people. However, he is also too tired, especially because he has too much to do in moving the capital. He has not had a good rest for a long time, and he has become a little anorexic recently...
Yu Zhen also repeatedly warned: "Don't overwork yourself."
Zhu Yunwen agreed one by one, then looked at everyone, was silent for a moment, and said: "Remember, these maps and pictures are not allowed to reveal even a single word. Even the accompanying sergeants need to inform Tianfang after they set sail! Go and prepare. , I will see you off when we set sail."
Everyone saluted, and the door of Wuying Palace slowly opened.
Zhu Yunwen put away the maps and drawings and placed them carefully in the side hall before returning to the main hall to sit down. Shuangxi came over and handed over an urgent document: "Your Majesty, I received a northwest emergency report not long ago. .”
"Go, get me some cold water."
Zhu Yunwen was a little tired. He took the document, opened it and read it. He couldn't help but stand up. He suddenly felt a little dizzy. He shook his head hard and the dizziness slowly subsided: "It was passed down by King Yan, Duke Wei, Tie Shangshu, and Yang Rong. "
Zhu Di, Xu Huizu, Tie Xuan and Yang Rong soon entered the palace.
Zhu Yunwen walked out, took the soaked handkerchief from the hand of the chamberlain, wiped the sweat and fatigue from his face, and said, "Take a look, the situation in the northwest has changed."
Zhu Di bowed to take the documents from the desk, looked down, his face suddenly changed, and he exclaimed: "King Anke Timur of Hami is dead?!"
Xu Huizu, Tie Xuan and Yang Rong were also shocked.
Tie Xuan quickly asked: "Could it be that Guilichi, Arutai and others led the main Tatar force to capture Hami?"
Xu Huizu, who was reading the document on the side, shook his head, took the document from Zhu Di and handed it to Tie Xuan. Yang Rong came to Tie Xuan. After seeing the content clearly, his eyes widened involuntarily: "I was poisoned by someone sent by Guilichi." ?”
Zhu Yunwen rubbed his eyebrows, feeling a little headache. The situation in the northwest has gone beyond the historical track. Perhaps it was because of the battle at Qiuba Mountain, perhaps it was the premature decisive battle between Mahamu and Hashha, or maybe Song Sheng went to the northwest. , no matter which kind of butterfly flaps its wings, the storm has already formed.
In the eyes of Ming Dynasty, the life and death of Anke Timur, the king of Hami, was not very important. What was important was the land of Hami.
Originally, Zhu Yunwen planned to unite Hamianke Timur and Shami Chagan of Yilibali to form a momentum for Yilibali to conquer Timur's empire in the west, and induce Timur to attack the Ming Dynasty in advance.
Now that Anke Timur is dead, Ming's plan to unite with Hami will naturally need to be adjusted.
The Hami area is really important. If you want to get support from Jiayuguan, you must take the Hami road. Ankh Timur is still alive, and Hami obediently gets out of the way, but if he is dead, will Hami still get out of the way?
Furthermore, the news that Anke Timur was poisoned has reached the capital of the Ming Dynasty. I believe Guilichi and Arutai north of Hami have heard the news. Will the Tatars take the opportunity to go south? In fact Occupying Hami, if it is occupied by Tatars, Ming Dynasty's plan to plot the Western Region will have to be renewed.
Damn Anke Timur, you can't use snacks. How come you were poisoned to death so accidentally?
If Anke Timur heard what Zhu Yunwen said, he would definitely cry and say to Zhu Yunwen: "Beware of envoys, ministers, and ministers. I can't guard my wife either..."
“There is no room for error in Hami!”
Zhu Yunwen said seriously.
Zhu Di held the document, nodded solemnly, and asked for orders: "Your Majesty, I should go to the northwest as soon as possible!"
Zhu Yunwen looked at Zhu Di, thought for a while, and finally shook his head and refused: "Your enemy is Timur. If Timur doesn't move, you can't."
Zhu Di also wanted to request, but Tie Xuan stopped him and said: "It is really not advisable for King Yan to leave early. As the commander-in-chief of the northwest war, King Yan needs to stay in the capital to train the army, and at the same time, after Timur launches the attack, he will lead the troops to go to war. If he goes early, Going to the northwest, with the current preparations of the imperial court, it is simply not enough to support the main force's long-term military rations."
Xu Huizu agreed with Tie Xuan's words. The imperial court was recruiting camels, donkeys, and horses to the northwest, and countless grains were constantly gathering in the northwest. These preparations could only support the army's journey, but could not support the army's long-term stationing in Gansu and Jiayuguan.
"But Northwest needs someone who can take charge of the overall situation."
Zhu Di said worriedly.
Zhu Yunwen sat down, tapping his fingers on the desk, and fell into thinking.
Zhu Di is right. The northwest does need someone who can take charge of the overall situation. Song Sheng is a versatile person who can control the situation. But apart from him, it is difficult to find another person. The situation in the northwest is constantly changing. Song Sheng is getting older and always needs someone to help him share his worries so that he can focus more on military affairs.
But there are really not many talents in this field in Ming Dynasty. Zhu Di cannot go so early and can only choose others.
Ning Wang Zhu Quan is a very powerful chess player and is very capable of taking charge of the overall situation. However, Zhu Quan has accepted another task and cannot go to the northwest again. Zhang Fu is not bad, but he is still in Guangxi. With him here, Jiaozhi, Guizhou, Yunnan and even Huguang will be much more stable, and he cannot leave for the time being.
He Fu lacks political acumen and prefers martial arts. Geng Bingwen and Guo Ying are too old and cannot bear to torment them...
After counting around, Zhu Yunwen couldn't find a suitable person. He looked at Yang Rong beside Tie Xuan and smiled immediately. Isn't there a ready-made and useful guy?
Yang Rong is young, thick-skinned, energetic, can jump and jump, and is good at planning the overall situation. Although he has never chopped anyone with a knife, he has participated in the Annan War and has seen the brutality of the battlefield.
Tie Xuan looked at Zhu Yunwen smiling towards this side, and moved his position with some fear. He didn't want to go to the Northwest. I heard that there was a shortage of water there, and he couldn't bathe a few times a year. If he wanted to go, he would go with the army. It's too early, I don't know how long I will stay...
After moving his position, Zhu Yunwen was still laughing. It turned out that he was trying to get Yang Rong's idea.
Tie Xuan immediately left the squad and handed over his hand: "Your Majesty, I recommend Yang Rong to go to the northwest."
"What?"
Yang Rong stared at Tie Xuan with wide eyes, a look of shock on his face. Tie Shangshu, can we be friends? If you ask me to go to the northwest, isn't this cheating me? Or dig into a pile of sand.
"That's right!"
Zhu Yunwen didn't expect Tie Xuan to be so discerning, so he immediately decided.
Yang Rong was speechless. He had not yet established a friendship with Zhu Wenkui that transcended age in Zhan Shifu, and he was about to be sent to the northwest. Even if Timur wanted to go to the east, it should be next year, and he would have to eat at the border. How long is the sand?
But there was no way, Zhu Yunwen nodded, then he had to go.
Yang Rong looked at Zhu Yunwen and sighed: "If the emperor sends his ministers to the northwest, I will obey the order. It's just that the situation in Hami is big at the moment. If I want to control the situation in Hami without deteriorating and take the initiative, I want to be alone."
