Liao Port will probably serve as a semi-permanent military base, becoming an extension of Tamsui where the Sihai fleet and thousands of overseas households are located. It can even be expected that this place will become a stronghold of the Ming Dynasty's power after Tamsui. Under Qian Wubing's arrangement
In the middle, Champa is a commercial port, and Liao port is a military port. Adding Luzon, Tamsui, Chamliao, and Luzon, it becomes a stable iron triangle that can be the horns of each other. With this iron triangle
With the existence of Ming Dynasty, whether it is trade or military operations, the forces of Ming Dynasty headed by Qian Wubing can be calmly dispatched, and the influence of Ming Dynasty can be radiated through this iron triangle to this area that Ming Dynasty once called "Eastern Asia"
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From the time of Zheng He's voyages to the present day, perhaps in the hands of his Qian Wubing, the East Ocean will become a historical term. From then on, beyond the Ming Dynasty's maritime borders, there is the West Ocean, and there is no East Ocean anymore. The original location of the East Ocean
, all are the inland sea of the Ming Dynasty.
Needless to say, there was a lively scene when Qian Wubing returned to Tamsui. It is definitely not an exaggeration to describe this scene as a city full of joy. However, when he saw his subordinates who had stayed behind,
After that, Qian Wubing always felt that there was always something hidden under the smiling faces, and there always seemed to be something wrong somewhere.
The answer was revealed in the evening. The fleet returned to Tamsui at noon. After an afternoon of tossing, most of the people, whether they were the ones who were welcomed or the ones who were welcomed, were faintly tired. Qian Wubing was not the same.
exception.
Logically speaking, after these subordinates warmly welcome him back, they should leave him with the time he spends with his family this night. No matter how many official duties there are, they can't be dealt with. There is nothing important, compared to
Family reunion is more important. To put it bluntly, if it is not an urgent matter, it can be postponed to tomorrow and reported back the day after tomorrow.
However, after all the subordinates were either silent or forcing smiles to send away those who were not direct heirs, they still left without saying goodbye. Qian Wubing knew that something terrible had really happened in Danshui.
Something happened.
"Okay, there are no outsiders. If you have anything to say, just say it directly!"
Looking around at the people sitting in his living room, Yan Jiu, Wu Junhou, Tang Yin, several Jinyiwei commanders who were born in Li people, and Qian Wubing's confidants in Tamsui were all in the living room.
There was also an unknown face who had just followed the others and was sitting there now. Qian Wubing vaguely remembered that this person was a steward in the fleet.
"Steward Wang has a message from the Prince of Nanjing, and he has to tell it to you personally!" Yan Qiwen said angrily: "If you don't come back, Steward Wang is as anxious as anything. Mr. Tang has some bad guesses, so we all just
Why don’t you leave, let’s wait and see what we guys can do after you hear the news about Manager Wang?”
"Are you from Nanjing?" Qian Wubing looked at the steward who looked familiar. He really couldn't remember whether he had seen him in the fleet or in the guarding eunuch's house.
"Yes!" The man greeted him respectfully: "The master has relieved himself of the duty of guarding the eunuchs, and should have set off towards Dongfan at this moment. I, the little man, went one step ahead and came here to report to your lord!"
"That's it!" Qian Wubing smiled: "My uncle has worked hard all his life, and it's time for him to enjoy peace and happiness. There's nothing unspeakable about this matter. It's so mysterious. Why won't I send someone to pick up my uncle if I'm not here?"
Is it done?”
"The young nephew personally escorted the master to Tamsui, so there is no need to trouble the eldest nephew!" This steward was obviously someone close to Wang Yue, and he was full of titles such as master and nephew. He obviously didn't think that he was Qian Wubing.
Instead of being a subordinate, you regard yourself as your own master.
He looked around and seemed to be hesitant. Qian Wubing snorted slightly, "Here are all my brothers who have been with me through life and death. There is no outsider. Without them, there would be no this fresh water, and there would be no me. Qian Wubing, what do you want to say?"
, just say it, don’t worry!”
"My resignation this time seems to be the intention of the Director of Ceremonies. There was no news at all in advance. I feel it is a bit strange!" The steward said in a low voice, "Fortunately, I still have some connections in Beijing, so I had to inquire about it. Although
I don’t mind being the guard eunuch, but if someone wants to adjust your position to deal with you, my eldest nephew, you have to be careful!"
"Well, come to think of it, if you are so anxious, your uncle must have heard something!"
"Yes!" The steward nodded calmly: "The master asked me to bring a message to my eldest nephew!"
"you say!"
"The master said: Things are going to change. You should take precautions as soon as possible!"
Qian Wubing's heart skipped a beat. These words were a bit cryptic. I'm afraid that except for Tang Yin, who was extremely smart and might have vaguely thought of something, the rest of the people in this hall definitely didn't know what they meant. However, Qian Wubing
How could anyone not know that Mu Siniang was sent to Beijing just a short time ago? Before she was sent, there was news that Zhu Houzhao was seriously ill. This has changed. Could it be that Zhu Houzhao is not in good health!?
Moreover, what does it mean to take precautions early? Even if Zhu Houzhao dies, the person who inherits the throne can only be the son of Zhu Houzhao and Li Feng'er. So there is absolutely no reason for him to take precautions. Based on his relationship with Feng'er,
When the new emperor takes the throne, I am afraid that he will only be able to rely on himself even more than now, so what else do I have to guard against, unless...
He pondered, unless the new emperor was not the son of Li Feng'er and Zhu Houzhao, but someone else, and as a member of the Tian family, if this person came to power, he would definitely want to cut him off as soon as possible. This was the reason why he had to take precautions.
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He turned his head and looked at Yan Qi: "Is there any news from Mu Qianhu from the capital?"
"Your Excellency has sent Mu Qianhu to the capital for work?" Yan Qi was stunned, "My subordinates have always thought that Mu Qianhu is following your Majesty. These days, apart from the daily routine of Jinyiwei and the imperial newspaper from the capital, I have not received any news from Mu Qianhu.
News from the household!”
That's it. If there are changes in Beijing, Mu Siniang should be the first to give him the news. Qian Wubing is a little entangled. The news has not come. There are two possibilities, or it is nothing, so there is nothing worth passing on.
The news, and another possibility, which is a bit scary, may be that the news came out, but was intercepted by someone, or simply the person who delivered the news had no chance to deliver the news.
"Does my uncle have any other instructions?" he asked Steward Wang.
"No, I will arrive in Tamsui soon. If my eldest nephew and young master still have any questions, just wait until he arrives and then discuss it with me. I just brought this sentence to you!"
"Send Manager Wang to take a rest. You can disperse as well. It's not a big deal. Well, Mr. Tang, please stay!"
Qian Wubing nodded and watched everyone in the hall retreat. Although his words were meaningless and sounded like something to worry about, Qian Wubing's calm and composed appearance also infected everyone. Since Mr. Qian said it was nothing serious,
Then it must be nothing serious. Mr. Qian made a mistake at some time.
"Yan Qi just said, Mr. Tang, you have some bad guesses. What did Mr. Tang think of?" After everyone left, Qian Wubing asked Tang Yin with a serious face.
Tang Yin looked at Qian Wubing and cleared his throat: "Thanks to your lord's support, Tang Yin is a well-spoken person in the fleet. Tang Yin never dares to neglect his duties when it comes to the errands entrusted to his students by your lord.
, Tang Yin is concerned about prices in various places, but sometimes, some folk rumors can also be heard by students. It’s just that our Tamsui is like a paradise. There are some rumors that can be kept away from the common people.
If you know too much, it will only confuse people’s minds!”
"Yeah!" Qian Wubing hummed softly and looked at him.
"The students knew about the emperor's serious illness half a month ago. At first, the students didn't take it seriously and just smiled. If all the traffickers and lackeys in the world knew about this news in the palace, it would most likely be false.
"Yes!" Tang Yin talked eloquently: "However, if this news can be spread all over the world, and there is a market in places far away from the center such as Fujian, but the government has not refuted the rumors, then it is worth thinking about.
Think about it!”
"Keep talking!" Qian Wubing said calmly without any emotion on his face.
"Steward Wang is the confidant of the prince. Everyone knows this. In the fleet, his words represent the prince. Although he rarely speaks, when he is in the fleet, he represents the prince in the fleet.
This cannot be lied about. When the students saw that he came to Tamsui in a hurry, but he had something to say that he could not even say to the adults' confidants, the students couldn't help but wonder, what happened, and the adults had to make a personal decision? The prince has always ignored the ship.
The matter of the fleet, then this matter obviously has nothing to do with the fleet, and the Lord and Xiyi are at war. Others don't know, and it is impossible for the prince to know. He knows that the Lord has nothing to do, but such urgent news comes.
Then there is only one possibility, something happened in the officialdom!"
He smiled slightly: "Moreover, it is a big event, so big that even the prince does not dare to despise it. Since the prince has been in the center for many years, he must be much better informed than others. Thinking of this folk rumor, at least in the students' minds,
I am 70% sure that this matter is probably related to the palace!"
Talking to smart people sometimes saves effort. When Tang Yin reached this point, Qian Wubing didn't even need to ask him what the person he just spoke to meant. People had already guessed it. Such simple words
, do you still need to guess?
"Have you spoken to the people in the room just now?"
Tang Yin nodded. He was a showoff. It was impossible for him to keep these words in his heart. That's why there was a solemn scene in the room just now.
"Should I have taken precautions earlier?" Qian Wubing was silent for a while and asked calmly.
Tang Yin changed his talkative demeanor and fell silent. After a while, he softly uttered: "It depends on the weather. What kind of weather it is!"