In Quanzhou Port, ships come in and out, sails and rafts are like forests, merchants gather in and outside the city, and Banyi and barbarians can be seen everywhere. ""
The fleet that sailed to the Western Ocean has been away for more than two years, but since then, private fleets have been going overseas one after another, and trade with Southeast Asian countries has become more and more frequent.
As Zheng He's fleet passed by, more countries got the news of Ming Dynasty's open trade, and came to Ming Dynasty to do business. Now the furthest fleets are from countries in the Red Sea region.
I heard that Zheng He's fleet had already passed there and sailed to even more distant places, and on the way forward, he had never even been to the countries around the Red Sea. It was the end of the world...
On this day, the port was as busy as usual, with merchant ships from Persians, Arabs, Indians, and Southeast Asian countries coming in and out. Suddenly, I don’t know who was the first to spot an unprecedented fleet approaching from a distance.
, and soon the news spread like the wind.
Everyone on the dock stopped what they were doing, the sailors on the ship climbed onto the tall mast, and the businessmen stood on high places with their hands on awnings and looked into the distance.
The boats covered the sky and the sun, and it was impossible to see the horizon.
At the forefront was a huge treasure ship, with a golden flag of a dragon hanging high on the bow. Although the flag was a little worn, the dragon was still golden.
On the pier, an official from the Municipal Shipping Department looked up eagerly. Seeing the fleet composed of countless ships of various types and specifications getting closer and closer, he suddenly reacted and screamed strangely: "The fleet is coming."
It’s back! Our Ming Dynasty’s ocean-going fleet is back! Report to the prefect quickly, our Ming Dynasty’s fleet...is back~~~~"
This sound is like the Yongle bell in Beijing. Once it rings, it ripples across the vast land for a long time, floating to the three mountains and five mountains, and to all the lakes and seas.
On the sea, the fast horse boats are moving as fast as arrows,
On land, a fast ride of 800 miles can travel as fast as flying,
After two years and three months, the Ming Dynasty’s fleet returned from the horizon!
This news, along with the fast-horse ships and the eight-hundred-mile stagecoach, spread all the way.
Beijing City, the new imperial capital of the Ming Dynasty.
The news of the fleet's return made Zhu Di, who was already showing his age, laugh loudly, and his laughter echoed in the Jinluan Palace for a long time.
His fleet is back.
His fleet brought envoys from fifty or sixty countries in Europe, Africa, the Arab world, the Indian Ocean world, including England, Frankia, Portugal, Spain, Hungary, Germany, Venice, the Holy Roman Empire, and the Pope, the supreme ruler of the West.
messenger.
His fleet came back, bringing with it African elephants, African lions, leopards, camel birds, parrots, peacocks and other countless rare birds and animals, and even a unicorn, which had the body of a deer, the tail of an ox, the forehead of a wolf, and the forehead of a horse.
The auspiciousness of the hoof!
Two thousand years ago, this auspicious sign appeared in front of a woman named Yan Zhengzai. Later, this woman gave birth to the Holy Master, the Holy of Saints. Two thousand years later, it appeared again!
The fleet of Emperor Yongle returned, bringing back mountains of gems, pearls, gold, and silver, bringing back sandalwood, hardwood, spices, tin, and cardamom, bringing back the pigments needed to improve porcelain, and bringing back
There are many flowers and plants that were not found in the Ming Dynasty, as well as seeds of cereals and vegetables that are unique to the West.
Zhu Di's old and powerful voice echoed in the Golden Palace: "Ministry of Rites, immediately begin preparations to receive envoys from various countries! There is still more than a month left, which will be the first New Year after I officially moved the capital to Beijing. I want to spend the New Year with all nations and subjects of the world.
A different Spring Festival!”
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Hangzhou Port, on the Zheng He ship.
Xia Xun said to Zheng He: "My memorial has been approved by the Holy Emperor. Your Majesty promised me to return to Jinling first, take my family with me, and then go to Beijing. My father-in-law and I will say goodbye here."
Zheng He smiled and said: "When I was in Quanzhou, I heard from officials that after the emperor moved the capital to Beijing, the officials who were in office and their families were the first batch to move, and the second group were the emperor's relatives, princes and ministers."
Master Yan has passed away, and the Duke of Guo is the only remaining Duke of the Six Kingdoms of Jingnan, and the highest ranking figure among the meritorious officials of the dynasty. ""
In addition, your wife is the sister-in-law of the late empress. She is related to the royal family and ranks among the best among the royal relatives. She should have moved to Beijing early, but she has postponed it until today just because she was waiting for your return. The virtuous couple has a deep love for each other.
Such kindness is enviable!"
Xia Xun smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said, "Father, have a nice trip."
Zheng He also cupped his hands and said: "Take care, Lord."
A light car was driving quickly on the small road, with dozens of horses riding on the left and right. The horses were moving briskly, and warriors were sitting on them. In the car, Fei Hewei reported to Xia Xun softly: "Qianlongli is not strong-willed.
, Most of those who were unwilling to travel far were transferred to the northwest for business for fear of discovering the secrets, and those who were really inseparable have been eliminated!"
Xia Xun nodded and asked, "How is the matter with Shuangyu Guards?"
On the other side, Xin Lei grinned: "We hardly interfered, and the Zhejiang Navy did everything for us. Once the main force of the Shuangyu Guards was transferred away, the remaining old and weak soldiers were useless. The Shuangyu Guards
After being fully taken over by the East Zhejiang Navy, the financial resources of Shuangyu Guard officers and soldiers and their families were cut off. They have lived a very hard life in the past two years. These officers and soldiers who returned from the ocean must have been furious when they returned."
Fei Hewei said: "I heard that the officers and soldiers who came back from the ocean have made a lot of money? Hehe, so what, the bullying their families suffered cannot be solved with money. Besides, the Zhejiang Navy has already occupied Shuangyu Guards, and it will definitely
Reluctant to spit out this piece of fat, now they have transferred all the Shuangyu Guards to Tianjin Guards and settled down through military operations. Their whole family, young and old, have to leave, and there are even more complaints, so there should not be any difficulties."
Xin Lei said sadly: "It doesn't matter if someone does something wrong, our Lilong..."
Xia Xun waved his hand gently, and Xin Lei immediately stopped talking.
After Feilong there is Qianlong, and after Qianlong there is Lilong. What kind of dragon is Lilong?
There is a poem from the Song Dynasty that goes: "We once returned to the carriage and carried it together, neither a tiger nor a bear. We bravely retreated from the rapids, and there was a dragon lying at the bottom of the abyss."
Lying at the bottom of the abyss, it is probably the rarest dragon to see.
Xia Xun was silent for a moment, then gently pushed a box in front of him and ordered: "In this box are the three missing jade seals. Ask Dai Yubin to arrange them properly and hide them in the ownerless grave. Then reveal them to Hu Xi. Carefully
Don’t make any mistakes!"
"As you command!"
The two figures quickly moved away from the light vehicle. In a moment, several light horses left the team and disappeared into the woods at the foot of the mountain.
The sun has set in the west, and the land is golden.
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Jinling, Fusi, Jinyiweinan Town.
"Brother!"
Liu Yujue looked at Xia Xun with tears in her eyes: "I haven't seen you for more than two years, and my eldest brother has lost weight."
Xia Xun smiled and said: "Fortunately, the wind and waves have tempered me, and I feel stronger. How long will you stay in Nanjing?"
Liu Yujue said: "Master Sehazhi has been staying in Beijing, so I have to leave it to me to deal with the aftermath. I will not go over until the last batch of officials have moved away."
Xia Xun nodded, his eyes flickering, and there was an indescribable smell: "Well! I have to take a step first, then we brothers will say goodbye."
Liu Yujue smiled and said: "I believe it will only take three or two months. I will go there in the spring of next year. It won't be long. When my eldest brother comes back, I should have visited you, but I bothered you to visit me first, and...
…I feel bad for giving away so many things.”
Xia Xun smiled and said: "That's right. I didn't go when you got married. If I don't send you off, I will send off my younger siblings, right?"
Liu Yujue's expression darkened for a moment, then she quickly showed her face and said: "Then... I will thank you on her behalf."
"My brother, why are you so polite!"
Xia Xun smiled, pondered for a moment, turned back and slowly pulled out a scroll from the pile of gift boxes, held it with both hands, and said softly to Liu Yujue: "Brother, this painting was given to me by Mr. Luo.
It was the day Master Luo committed suicide, do you still remember it?"
Liu Yujue was in a trance for a moment, as if he had suddenly returned to that night of swords and swords.
That night, Mr. Luo committed suicide!
That night, Xiao Qianyue committed suicide!
That night, Jinling City changed forever...
Although there has only been one man in his heart from beginning to end, in this life, the only one who has occupied his body is another man.
And that man passed on this painting to this man, two men, one was the man who took away his body, and the other was the man who took away his heart. Through this inheritance, when holding this painting, he had
A feeling of body and mind, soul and flesh merging together.
He didn't open it. He knew that this painting was "The Map of Driving and Riding in Brocade". He had seen it more than once in Mr. Luo's room. He also carefully brushed the dust on it for Mr. Luo. At that time, people
Everyone knows that this is Mr. Luo's treasure. No one dares to touch it except him. He is the most familiar with everything on the picture.
He looked at Xia Xun and said calmly: "Brother, why... why did you give it to me?"
"because……"
A strange smile broke out on Xia Xun's face: "You should know that my eldest brother has become famous now, and I am the only one who has achieved great success in defeating the six great princes of Jingnan. Over the years, I have been traveling here and there, and I have been busy. I am afraid that when I come back this time,
It's time to seal the sword and enjoy peace of mind.
Mr. Luo passed this painting to me in the hope that I could continue Jinyiwei and carry it forward. But I am ashamed that I did not do it. Jinyiwei was made a mess by Ji Gang. He was finally executed. Sehazhi has a straightforward and honest temperament.
, to be in charge of Jinyiwei, we have to rely on someone as careful as you!
I give you this painting, and I also give you Mr. Luo’s last wish. Although I have been against Mr. Luo for so long, he has always been the person I admire the most!"
Liu Yujue nodded, held the painting tightly, looked deeply into Xia Xun's eyes, and whispered: "I understand! Brother has entrusted me with this mission, and I will work hard to do it well!"
Xia Xun smiled and stretched out his hand, patting him gently on the shoulder, which was meaningful...
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