I want to be a grandson

Chapter 553 You have finished all the actions and expressions, what should I do?
The final result of this court meeting still confirmed Ma He as the official envoy to the West.

Standing in the Jinshen Hall in military uniform, Ma He really has an upright face, and he is also really eloquent,

He can answer all the questions raised by the officials without any leaks, but what is the most important thing as an envoy?That is righteousness and wisdom!

Because every sentence represents the court of the Ming Dynasty, it is necessary to be cautious in words, and to convince people with reason, so that people have nothing to say, and Ma He has all these qualities.

In addition, His Majesty the Emperor is obviously biased, and he is biased towards Ma He in both words and deeds, anyone with a discerning eye can see it!

What else could courtiers do in such a situation?
Since he has nothing to say and nothing to criticize, he can only be ruled as an envoy.

And Ma He also knew that he was not qualified to serve as an envoy this time, if His Majesty hadn't insisted on it, such kindness would definitely not be his turn!
So after the courtiers dispersed, Ma He immediately kowtowed to Zhu Yunxi to thank him, because he knew that his majesty had won such promotion and trust for him.

And it was the result of not hesitating to have disputes with the courtiers.

For himself, His Majesty was able to achieve such a state... The emperor's grace is mighty!

Zhu Yunxi comforted him and told him to work hard.

This was Daming's first voyage to the West. Fortunately, Ma He was still an envoy, and he must still be able to pass on his exploits to later generations. After all, he is a heroic figure, and this is what Zhu Yunxi feels gratified about.

"My lord, what did the court say today? Is your lord still a candidate for sailing to the West?"

As soon as Ma He left the palace, Wang Yi pulled him into the carriage and questioned him.

The reason why he is so eager is because if Ma He is an envoy, even if he is not an official envoy, he can speak among the envoys, and he can go to sea with him...

Seeing his anxious appearance, Ma He didn't go around in circles, and said with emotion: "Your Majesty's kindness is great, and a person like me who has been sentenced to death can also serve as an envoy to various countries. If you don't repay Your Majesty's great kindness with death, It's really a shame to the world!"

"So... Are you sure you want to let the adults go? Who is it? Can the adults speak, and take me too..."

Ma He curled his lips and didn't know how to answer,

"You are talking, who is it? This is the first time the imperial court has gone to sea on such a scale, and you have to take part in whatever you say! Come on, so I can go around..."

"Uh, there's no need to walk around, I can't favoritism..."

"I didn't talk about you, what I said was... so the Lord is... acting right?! This..." Looking at Ma He who was still indifferent, Wang Yi's eyes widened, and he couldn't believe it was this. real!
After getting the horse and confirming the pull, Wang Yi "pa, pa, pa!" repeatedly slapped himself on the forehead, raised his neck and widened his eyes and said, "My dear, my God, I'm not dreaming, right? And this thing? Can there be this thing?!"

Seeing his shocked appearance, Ma He was also a little dazed, could it be Wang Yi?

Otherwise, why is his reaction so big?
Then he came back to his senses, and after repeatedly confirming that it was him, he said angrily: "It should be me who can't believe it, what are you doing?"

To paraphrase a movie line, Ma He now's heartfelt voice should be "You've finished all the movements and expressions, so what should I do?"

"Aren't I happy for you! Your Majesty really trusts you, what about me? Did Your Majesty talk about me? Did you recommend him to His Majesty?"

"Ahem..., this... His Majesty didn't mention it, and I forgot..."

"..."

At that moment, Wang Yi really had the urge to kick him off the carriage!
You have served as an envoy, and you actually forgot about me?
Actually forgot about me!
"Brother, brother, I'm here, I'm here..."

Wang Yi did not leave with the horse and the carriage. After confirming that he was not among the missionaries, he immediately got out of the carriage and went to the side door next to the palace gate.

This small gate is the place where eunuchs and maids enter and leave the imperial city. It is guarded by soldiers, and they can only enter after going through various inspections.

When Wang Yi came here, he asked a little eunuch who entered the imperial city to invite Wang Zhong to come. The little eunuch looked at him like he was looking at a lunatic!
Who is Wang Zhong?Those are the courtiers around His Majesty the Emperor, if they were put in the civil service, they would be equal to the prime minister!A little eunuch like him is not qualified to see him at all!
If it wasn't for Wang Yi saying that he was Wang Zhong's younger brother, and he used money, and the little eunuch wanted to ask the higher-ups, if Wang Zhong really had a younger brother, it wouldn't be too late to report it.
So the little eunuch reported to the top, and the eunuchs above did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly told Wang Zhong, Wang Zhong found a free time before coming to meet him.

Wang Zhong bowed his hands to the soldiers on duty, took out a few silver coins from his arms, and gave them to the commander. The commander knew Wang Zhong, so he dared not accept the money. He wanted to refuse it, but was held down by Wang Zhong. Say a few words, please do me a favor..."

"It's easy to talk, please do it, father-in-law..."

People in the palace cannot communicate with people outside the palace, even if they want to talk through the fence, that's why Wang Zhong is so polite.

Seeing my younger brother, it's just that this kind of meeting has to be separated by a fence made of hard wood, which looks a bit like visiting a prison.

"Why are you here? Isn't there a sign for you? Why don't you use it?"

Wang Yi smiled sheepishly and said: "It was given by His Majesty. I have something important to go to the palace to ask His Majesty. This time I just saw my brother talk. How dare I use it..."

Seeing the importance of his brother, Wang Zhong also heaved a sigh of relief, the gift from His Majesty should not be used indiscriminately!
This is also one of the reasons why Wang Zhong rushed to find an opportunity to come over after he got the news.

"It's good that you understand. If it's not an urgent matter, don't abuse the emperor's favor, otherwise you will lose your holy family... Tell me, what do you want from me?"

"It's okay, I just miss my brother, I can't sleep at night, so come and see, brother, it's cold, remember to add clothes to keep warm..."

Wang Zhong sized him up, and seeing that his hands were empty, he immediately rolled his eyes: "You came here empty-handed to ask me to add clothes?"

"Uh, I was in a hurry when I came here, and I forgot to bring the things I prepared for my brother..." Wang Yi still showed his love for his brother.

"Okay, let's talk about something, I also found a free time to run out, and His Majesty still has to serve!"

"Hehehe, brother is really a sacred heart..." Wang Yigang was about to flatter, but he quickly stopped when he saw his impatient look.
"Brother, I just heard that the imperial court is going to go to the West. Ma He is the envoy, brother, what about me? What can I do? Say something nice to His Majesty, let me go too..."

Wang Zhong frowned, "How can I speak well for you? This is an important matter for the court. It is a major matter that was settled after a long debate among the ministers in the palace. It is not a joke. Besides, I am the eunuch next to His Majesty. What qualifications do I have?" Nice words..."

Wang Yi said flatteringly, "Brother, who doesn't know..."

"Okay!" Wang Zhong glanced back, and when he saw someone coming, he quickly interrupted him, "I know about you, and I will try my best to speak up, but you also have too much hope, let's go." It's..."

After speaking, before Wang Yi could react, he turned and left.

Of course Wang Zhong knew that this voyage to the Western Seas was an opportunity to make meritorious service. This was an unprecedented event for the imperial court, and it was the first of its kind, so naturally it attracted a lot of attention.

As long as you have a little credit, you will be known by others, so as long as you have a fish to go to sea this time, your resume and qualifications will be more beautiful!
Wang Zhong is a eunuch, but the correct name should be a minister, which is a kind of official position, and it is the fourth rank!

In addition, he is the emperor's confidant, and sometimes he can really talk, but what makes Wang Zhong tangled is that he is really for his brother...

There is a way to promote talents without avoiding relatives, but how many people can truly be frank, not afraid of being questioned by others, and see their relatives?
Furthermore, my family knew about my own family affairs, and Wang Yi's talent was outstanding and unique, which made it even more difficult for Wang Zhong to talk about it.

So after returning to His Majesty's side, I have been thinking about this matter, weighing whether to say it or not.

As a confidant who has followed Zhu Yunxi for many years, he naturally also felt the difference from Wang Zhong, because when he put down his pen after reviewing a memorial, no one brought him tea.

It wasn't until the little eunuch who was serving at the side reminded him that Wang Zhong realized this, and quickly picked up the teacup from the tray and handed it over, "Your Majesty uses tea..."

"Ah."

Zhu Yunxi took it and took a few sips before asking intentionally or unintentionally: "Who did you go to see just now?"

"Uh, to report back to Your Majesty, it was the servant's incompetent younger brother who said a few words at the palace gate."

"He also wants to go to the West, let you talk and make peace?"

The muscles on Wang Zhong's face twitched a few times, and he said with a smile: "Your Majesty is holy, nothing can be hidden from His Majesty's eyes, he has indeed moved his mind, but going to the West is a major court event, so how can he participate in it?" ..."

Zhu Yunxi casually put the teacup on the desk, thought for a while and said, "Wang Yi has traveled to the Japanese slave country a few times, and I heard that he has encountered Japanese pirates a few times, and he has calmed down all of them?"

Wang Zhong hurriedly replied: "They are just a few lonely Japanese pirates who don't make a fortune, they are nothing."

"That's considered to be knowledgeable about maritime affairs. I didn't get any rewards for the previous achievements. I will remember them all. How about this? Give Wang Yi Jin Yiwei hundreds of households, and let him assist Ma He as a deputy envoy to the West!"

"Your Majesty... my servant, thank you for your majesty's long grace!" Wang Zhong knelt down on the ground with a thud, and kowtowed repeatedly, "Your Majesty, there is nothing I can do to repay your majesty's favor..." His voice was already a little choked up during the speech , Tears fell on the floor in complicated and complicated ways.

There are hundreds of households in Jinyiwei, and they are official positions of the sixth rank.

Although it's not as good as my own fourth rank, but it's a dignified official position in the imperial court, isn't it like me, just an eunuch...

"Get up, why are you crying, you go tell Wang Yi, don't be idle, let him and Ma make a plan to go to sea with them."

"Yes, the servant obeys!"

When Wang Zhong went out of the palace to tell his younger brother the news, Wang Yi also jumped up excitedly, tearfully grateful, and vowed to be loyal to His Majesty.

Seeing that it was almost noon, he took his elder brother to the restaurant to book a banquet, and it was time to celebrate.

Wang Zhong originally wanted to return to the palace quickly, but today is a major event in his younger brother's life, and he couldn't bear to refuse, so he had to ask the cook to serve the dishes quickly.
The two ate and drank quickly for a while, regardless of whether they were full or not, Wang Zhong hurried back to the palace.

Your Majesty is so gracious, I should be more attentive!
Wang Yi was in a good mood and had a particularly good appetite. After seeing off his elder brother, he ate and stuffed himself. He couldn't help laughing while eating. He was really excited!

However, he didn't dare to drink much, so he just drank a few glasses to add to the atmosphere.

When he was full and burped in satisfaction, he immediately went to the Commerce Department to look for Ma He and Tie Xuan.
One's own happiness, of course, must be shared with others in order to be happier!

In the Department of Commerce and Trade, when Wang Yi said that he was enshrined as a hundred households of Jinyiwei and became a deputy envoy, even Tie Xuan was jealous!
Sometimes it is not the size of the matter, but the significance of the matter!

If you just look at it from the perspective of size, to be honest, voyage to the west is not a great event, but it can't stand the significance of this event!

Take Chen Cheng who made five missions to the Western Regions during the Ming Dynasty, he was almost at the same time as Ma He,
Moreover, going to the Western Regions to stabilize the Western Regions will help Ming to gain allies, so that Oala and Tatar will not be further isolated.

From the background of the times at that time, going to the Western Regions may be more beneficial to Daming than going to the Western Ocean. After all, it is to deal with the enemy lying on the side.

Therefore, the achievements of going to the Western Regions may not be smaller than those of going to the Western Regions, but Chen Cheng is unknown in history, while Ma He is famous...

Tie Xuan, Ma He, and Wang Yi immediately began to make a plan for the sea trip, including the itinerary, how many sailors, how many boatmen, how much cargo to carry, the ratio of warships and cargo ships, and fresh water, Fruits and vegetables etc...

After the three of them had finished their preparations, Qi Tai, who was familiar with geography, was invited to help in the details, and after they were perfected, they entered the palace and reported it to Zhu Yunxi.

"Your Majesty, we are going on a mission to Western countries. We are going to lead the fleet to set off from the capital, assemble in Taicang, and stop at Taiping Port in Changle, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, waiting for the sea breeze to open...

This mission, combined with the classics of the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple, the initial countries include Java, Sumatra, Sulu, Pahang, Chenla, Guri, Siam, Banggala, Adan, Tianfang, Zuofar, Hulumos, Mugudushu and other places..."

"More than [-] large and small ships are required, [-] large treasure ships, craftsmen and sailors such as official schools, flag troops, fire chiefs, helmsmen, anchormen, generals, clerks, doctors, doctors, and iron anchors. , Minshao and others totaled more than [-] people, and it took a year..."

Zhu Yunxi looked at the people with black eye circles, and knew that they must be planning day and night these days, even though he and Ma He had mentioned the matter of going to the West before,
But after all, the scale is too large, and planning for the day is not an easy task!
(End of this chapter)