Xia Xun took the letter and read it. It was written in Chinese. The content was exactly what Zheng He said. He was also happy in his heart. But he thought about it and added: "Chen Zuyi has always been notorious in Nanyang. Now he is begging for surrender."
, or it may be due to the situation, but we also need to be careful of fraud. My father-in-law may wish to ask King Manlajia first to find out about Chen Zuyi's situation in Bolin State."
Zheng He smiled and said: "The Duke is absolutely right. I have sent someone there."
Xia Xun didn't know much about Chen Zuyi. He had competed with him in the East China Sea in this life. In his previous life, his understanding of him was very limited.
Xia Xun didn't even know that the great thief Chen Zuyi had become the leader of a country. Naturally, he didn't know that he had ever cheated on his surrender. What he just told Zheng He was because he had led troops in the North and South for many years.
A habit of caution developed through fighting in the war.
Zheng He followed Emperor Yongle to conquer the world. He was also a man who had experienced hundreds of battles. He led the fleet to the Western Ocean and shouldered heavy responsibilities, so his thoughts became more careful. He also thought of this. After he sent the envoy away, he immediately sent
People went to see King Manlajia.
After a while, his confidant Ha San came back and brought news about King Manlajia. King Manlajia said that Chen Zuyi was very arrogant and a great scourge to Nanyang. Later, he became the king of Bolin State, and his bad deeds were restrained.
, because if he continues to rob families and homes, the so-called country is just a pirate den, and people who travel in the past avoid it, how can he govern a country?
Therefore, from then on, Chen Zuyi rarely killed people, looted goods, and killed them all. However, whenever a guest ship passed through the port under his control, the property he collected in the name of customs duties was far heavier than that of other Southeast Asian countries. In addition, his
All of his men were pirates, and it was inevitable to take advantage of him by taking advantage of him, so he was notorious among the countries in Southeast Asia. The countries that interacted with him were just afraid of his power.
These news are in line with Chen Zuyi's consistent performance. If Chen Zuyi led a group of murderous pirates and stole a small country and immediately became a gentleman, it would be impossible. However, this news does not prove that Chen Zuyi had evil intentions in his surrender.
It just allowed them to have a better understanding of Chen Zuyi's character and current situation.
Xia Xun and Zheng He discussed whether to leave for Bolin State in the near future and accept Chen Zuyi's surrender. While they were discussing, Xu Hu came to report again, saying that there was a man who was sneaking around on the dock. After being caught by the soldiers, he claimed to see Zheng He.
When my father-in-law asked him about the purpose of his visit, he insisted not to tell him. He insisted on seeing Zheng He before he could speak frankly.
Zheng He smiled and said: "There are quite a lot of unwelcome guests today. Let's bring him in."
Xia Xun wanted to avoid it again, but Zheng He said: "The prince does not need to be so careful. How can they know your identity if you are just sitting here?"
Xia Xun thought about it. The habit he had developed over the years was indeed overly cautious, so he smiled casually, looked down and sat down to think.
After a while, Xu Hu personally led the man in, pointed upward, and said, "This is our Eunuch Zheng. If you have anything to say, you can say it now."
The visitor glanced up and saw that the person sitting on top was wearing a brocade python white satin robe with a wingless black gauze on his head. He was tall and majestic. His eyebrows and facial features were extremely upright, and his eyes were even more sparkling. Although the leader
No need, his demeanor was majestic but extremely extraordinary, he hurried forward and knelt down to pay his respects.
Appearance and figure have been one of the important criteria for selecting officials in the imperial court since ancient times, and the internal servants were no exception. Wai Gua Pi Zao was working as a sidekick from the beginning and had no chance to serve the king. Among the eunuchs around Zhu Di, in terms of figure,
In terms of appearance, profound knowledge, and eloquent mind, Zheng He ranked first.
Going on a mission to the West represents the image of the Ming Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty. Naturally, it cannot be inferior. So when this man saw Zheng He's clothes, appearance, and majestic demeanor, he had no doubts and immediately bowed down.
When he looked at Zheng He, Duhe was also looking at him. This man's appearance was similar to that of the Nanyang people, but closer to the appearance of people from Guangdong and Fujian. He had dark skin, wore a pair of straw sandals, and his ten toes were habitually spread out.
, a man who has a firm grasp, and is also a man who is accustomed to traveling on the sea.
Zheng He then asked: "Who are you? Why do you want to see me? Oh! Get up and answer me!"
"Thank you, father-in-law!"
The man got up from the ground and said respectfully: "The villain Zhang Cheng is from Bozhu State. He was ordered to see Eunuch Zheng by Lord Shi Jinqing, the leader of Nangang in Bolin State...".
"Is it Bo Linbang again?"
Zheng He and Xia Xun looked at each other and asked, "What did Shi Jinqing ask you to do?"
The man said: "I have asked to see Eunuch Zheng as ordered by Master Shi. I have something important to report.
The villain brought a personal letter from Master Shi with him..."
He took off his belt, bit the seam with his teeth, tore it hard, took out a crumpled letter, and presented it with both hands.
Zheng He took the letter and looked at it. There was a whole line of big characters on it: "Eunuch Zheng He expresses his sincerity" and the signature was Shi Jinqing. Zheng He couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly. Speaking of which, there are also hidden dragons and crouching tigers among these pirates. Listen to this Shi Jinqing
As for his name, if his parents could give him such a name, his family background would not be too bad at first. Looking at the beautiful handwriting, this person really has some literary talents.
Shi Jinqing's father was a down-and-out scholar. Shi Jinqing studied with his father since he was a child. In fact, he was quite good at literature. However, his family became increasingly poor and he only passed the exam as a boy. He didn't even go to county school, so he joined the sea to make a living.
In the smuggling ranks, because he was literate and quite resourceful, he was always able to win the favor of the leader during the pirate annexations and annexations, until he finally followed Chen Zuyi.
Why did Shi Jinqing send people here?
Tell the truth!
Chen Zuyi was hot-headed and wanted to rob the Ming Dynasty fleet, and under his deception, most of the simple-minded pirate leaders believed it. Only one Shi Jinqing did not say it explicitly at the time, but he knew very well in his heart: "Chen Zuyi is crazy."
Got it!"
During Zheng He's first voyage to the West, he also passed through Bozhu State. The king of Bolin State at that time was Wuli of Mana. Chen Zuyi had not long ago joined the country and was only a general of the country. At that time, Shi Jinqing was in charge of the port and had seen the mighty and powerful
The incoming Ming Dynasty fleet had sails like a forest, blocking out the sky and the sun. It was an invincible fleet.
The ships of the Ming army were not all as huge as cities. There were also many small and flexible warships. Even if such a powerful fleet was lured into the port by a trick, Chen Zuyi would not be able to eat it. Yes, with a trick,
It is true that the weak defeated the strong, but the difference in strength was too great. Can a team of 1,000 people defeat a team of 10,000 people or a team of 10,000 people?
Chen Xuyi was seeking death. Shi Jinqing didn't want to accompany him crazy.
Shi Jinqing was originally a scholar and liked a stable life. He did not have the adventurous and greedy character of Chen Zuyi. At first, he joined the pirates because of his livelihood. Now, as an official in Bolin State, he only needs to manage his land safely.
Go down and enjoy all the glory and wealth, so why bother tying your head to your waist pocket?
So, he sent his confidants to Manlajia to inform Zheng He.
After Zheng He read the letter, his expression changed slightly and he said in a deep voice: "Chen Zuyi pretended to surrender in order to plot against my fleet?"
Zhang Chengdao: "Yes! Chen Zuyi summoned the leaders of various circles to discuss how to trick your father-in-law into entering the port by false surrender. Not only does he covet the huge wealth carried by the fleet, but he also hopes to seize the father-in-law's invincible warship and dominate Nanyang. The villain is Mr. Shi's confidant
, when Mr. Shi went to the meeting, I was at the side, and what Chen Zuyi said at that time, I heard clearly."
Zhang Cheng told Zheng He what Chen Zuyi had said about inciting bandits. Zheng He nodded and said, "Well, if this is true, Shi Jinqing has done great service to the country, and the court will reward him. Go ahead and wait for my news."
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After Zheng He finished speaking, he said to Xu Hu: "Master Xu, please arrange a place for him to rest first!"
After Zhang Cheng was taken out, Zheng He held the letter and remained silent for a long time.
Zhang Xitong, who had been silent all this time, said in surprise: "Could Chen Zuyi be so crazy? How is it possible to attack my ocean-going fleet!"
Zheng He said: "It is better to believe that it is true than to believe that it is not true. Whether Chen Zuyi really has this intention, or Shi Jinqing is at odds with him and is framed by slander, we must be careful."
Xia Xun said: "What do you mean, father-in-law, we cannot take the initiative to attack? We must let Chen Zuyi expose his purpose before we can fight back?"
Zheng He said: "That's right! When our fleet of the Ming Dynasty came from far away, all the countries welcomed us instead of being panicked. The whole country was in arms because we are an army of peace and civilization. If we take action first, regardless of whether Chen Zuyi really harbors evil intentions, we will
If we have wronged him, we are certainly guilty of reckless use of weapons. If we have not wronged him, and we claim that he intends to rob our fleet and therefore annihilate his army and destroy his country, who will believe it? Once Chunyang spreads, all the countries will believe it.
Uneasy, it goes against our Ming Dynasty’s national policy of opening up the sea for trade and making friends with all nations.”
Xia Xun nodded and said: "My father-in-law is loyal to the country and has far-reaching plans. He should be handled safely!"
Zhang Xitong still did not believe that Chen Zuyi intended to deal with the Ming Dynasty fleet, and said from the side: "My lord, Eunuch Zheng, in my opinion, this is probably because Shi Jinqing is at odds with Chen Zuyi, or he wants to use the power of our Tianlu Dynasty to replace him.
Otherwise, Chen Zuyi has no reason to expose his identity and ask for surrender!"
Xia Xun said: "What Mr. Zhang thinks is certainly possible. However, as Chen Zuyi is the leader of a country, this news cannot be hidden from anyone. When we set off to Bolin State, of course we must learn about Bolin State from Man Lajia.
In this situation, his identity will still be exposed. Due to this concern, it is possible for him to explain his identity first to gain our trust."
Zhang Xitong nodded, shook his head, and said with a wry smile: "Our fleet of the Ming Dynasty is so powerful. This is not the first time that Chen Zuyi has dealt with our navy of the Ming Dynasty. Knowing the strength of our navy of the Ming Dynasty, he actually had the intention of robbery. It's really
Unbelievable.”
Xia Xun said: "There is no need for a reason for a person to become mentally retarded."
Zhang Xitong wondered: "My lord, what does it mean to be mentally retarded?"
Xia Xun smiled and said: "He is just so stupid that he is beyond belief and is beyond redemption."
Zheng He said with a smile: "The prince always has some novel words, and the word "brainless" is very good, but... can the lord of the country be so brainless? Not only Master Zhang can't believe it, but I also have doubts in my heart, so I said, although it is necessary
Be on strict guard, but don't rashly listen to Shi Jinqing's words and take the initiative to attack."
Xia Xun said: "When a person sits in the right position, he can usually do a good job. If he sits in a position that he is not capable of controlling, what stupid thing will he never do again?"
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