On the treasure ship.
Zheng He stroked the Invincible General Cannon as if stroking some treasure.
I really couldn't bear to let go for a moment.
Before, he had never thought that there would be such a glorious moment in this life.
Today, he is not only the prefect of Songjiang, but also the commander-in-chief of the navy. In the future, His Highness Taisun will assign him the task of conquering Japan.
What kind of trust is this?
He is just a eunuch, but this opportunity was left to him!
The gratitude in Zheng He's heart was beyond words.
"Yes, this invincible general cannon can fire three shells rapidly in the blink of an eye."
"I am very satisfied."
Zhu Yunzhen naturally didn't know what Zheng He was thinking at this moment.
He was looking at the invincible general cannon that after firing three shells rapidly, quickly cooled down and could continue to fire shells.
By firing artillery shells at this speed, more than ten artillery pieces can maintain fire suppression as long as they are used properly!
Zhu Yunzhen's mind was now filled with images of the invincible general's cannon displaying its might.
But he didn't pay attention to Zheng He's thoughts at all.
After all, it is difficult for a man to maintain restraint in front of artillery.
"Your Highness Taisun! I am determined to use this treasure ship and this cannon to conquer the Japanese country for Your Highness!"
"Conquer the world!"
"Let the whole world surrender at the feet of Ming Dynasty!"
"No matter how far away we are, we are all covered by the Ming Dynasty's artillery fire!"
At this moment, with the construction of treasure ships and more invincible general cannons being transported to the shipyard.
Zheng He's ambitions also began to grow!
Originally, he just wanted to help Zhu Yunxian complete his mission to conquer Japan, and he even had doubts about the expedition to Japan.
The Japanese country is located on an island, not even thousands of miles away from the Ming Dynasty.
But they are also far apart.
The journey was precarious and full of difficulties, and even reaching it was not easy.
Not to mention, even after it arrives, the number of the navy will definitely not be too large.
How can we complete the tasks assigned by His Highness the Grand Sun?
Zheng He actually had doubts, but with the construction of cement roads, the manufacture of treasure ships, and the test firing of the invincible general's cannon.
All these doubts disappear!
Instead, a brand new ambition arose in Zheng He's heart!
He will play an unprecedented important role in the Ming Dynasty in this new era!
Conquer the world for the Ming Dynasty and be powerful in the world!
"Okay!" Zhu Yunzhen was very satisfied.
He praised: "It's very good that you have such an idea."
If Ming Dynasty wants to achieve true power.
We must replicate the feat of the Empire on which the sun never sets and spread Ming’s colonies all over the world.
The prerequisite for colonial expansion is the Ming Dynasty's 'truth', which must be spread all over the world!
“But the road must be taken step by step, and the meal must be eaten bite by bite.”
Zhu Yunxuan took the map and said: "The strength of the Ming Dynasty's navy is still insufficient."
“The first goal should not be set too high.”
The steps are too big, it’s easy to pull the balls!
Zhu Yunzhen's current expectations for the Ming Dynasty's navy are actually not that high.
"Now, we should aim at the chicken coop, and use the treasure ship at our feet as the main ship, supplemented by other ships, and take the southeast route."
"Follow the monsoon and ocean currents, and get the chicken coop first!"
"When summer comes and the navy becomes large, then we can follow the monsoon winds and ocean currents and go straight to Japan!"
Now that spring has just begun, it can barely be considered winter.
The monsoon wind blows southward.
Ocean currents also flow south.
Going with the wind and the current is much faster than going against the wind and the current!
In addition, not many treasure ships have been built yet, so Zhu Yunzhen planned to first target the chicken coop, which will be known as Wanwan in later generations.
The current chicken coop can basically be said to be a desert island.
There are only some wild mountain tribes and sporadic pirates on the island, which is not a threat at all.
But just five or six years ago, the chicken coop was not what it is today.
The island is like a paradise.
There are tens of thousands of people.
However, the Japanese pirates became more and more serious. Finally, in the 20th year of Hongwu, Lao Zhu ordered the people of Jilong to move back to Zhang and Quan.
At this point, the chicken coop has become a desert island.
However, as the Japanese pirates were wiped out by Zhu Yunxuan, and Zheng He would soon go to conquer the Japanese country.
It’s time to take this chicken coop back!
"Yes! I humbly accept the order! I will live up to His Highness the Grand Sun's trust and retrieve the chicken coop!"
Zheng He immediately knelt down to express his determination.
"It's just... what do these monsoons and ocean currents mean? I really don't know..."
Zheng He was a little confused.
He had never heard of monsoons or ocean currents.
Only after asking many maritime merchants did I know that in winter, sea-going ships go south, which is considered a smooth sailing.
In the summer, sea-going ships go north with smooth sailing.
If it were the other way around, the speed would be much slower, and it would be very difficult for a sea-going ship to run.
"Uh..." Zhu Yunzhen didn't know how to explain it for a moment.
You can’t talk about the content of high school geography here, right?
And to explain this thing, we have to explain more things.
After all, these are all systematic.
"In the future, I will compile a geography manual for you."
"After you go to sea, if you have any questions, please read this manual more often."
Zhu Yunzhen could only wait until he returned to get a collection of the most basic geographical knowledge for Zheng He based on his own memory.
Especially the global monsoon current map.
Lest Zheng He get into trouble when he goes to sea.
And while the two were chatting.
The Magic City appeared in front of everyone before they knew it.
It was a city with no city walls, full of concrete pavements, and was entirely composed of streets and houses.
Even standing on such a high treasure ship.
It still feels like this city is endless.
And at the end of the line of sight, you can see that the Magic City is still under construction, and its scale is far greater than that!
Port terminal.
There are many ships and a constant stream of people coming and going.
The treasure ship is docked at the port. Compared with other ships, it is simply a giant among giants!
"Whose ship is this? Why is it so huge?"
"Whose? Didn't you see the flag on it? This is an official ship! All the important people are on board!"
"Everyone, look! That's Lord Zheng He, the prefect of Songjiang!"
"Eh? Isn't the person next to him His Highness Taisun? Your Highness Taisun has come to the Magic City!"
There was a sharp-eyed guy who had seen a lot of time and recognized Zhu Yunzhen at a glance.
One stone stirs up a thousand waves.
For a time, the entire port terminal erupted into an unprecedented craze.
Everyone was vying to see this rumored miraculous prince of the Ming Dynasty!
Can be on the treasure ship.
Zhu Yunzhen only felt a sense of trouble... He didn't feel much when he came up...
But when we go down, why is the ladder so high?
My legs feel a little weak just looking at it...
But there is no way, with so many people watching, Zhu Yunzhen, as the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, cannot show his cowardice.
Take a long breath.
Zhu Yunzhen immediately climbed down from the treasure ship.
"We must customize a retractable staircase in the future..."
Zhu Yunzhen was thinking so.
But suddenly I heard a voice coming from the distance.
"The King of Yan is here! Everyone, please get out of the way!"
But at the end of the port, a middle-aged man with a medium-fat build and dark complexion came over with a group of soldiers.
It is none other than King Zhu Di of Yan!
Zhu Yunxuan was stunned... He didn't expect that he would meet his fourth uncle by such a coincidence.
Could it be that he collects business taxes these days?
Already received the arrival from Magic City?
(End of chapter)
