People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Chapter 383 The achievements of the great voyage, ask the emperor for an explanation

The things in the box are just ordinary species.

But Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath. These things carried the hope of the Ming Dynasty.

It is the hope that gold and silver can't be exchanged for.

"Father, my son is lucky to live up to his fate. After we landed in America, we started to get in touch with the locals. We exchanged some of our specialties for a lot of things from the locals...

However, America is very big. Even if I waited for more than a year, I still wouldn’t be able to find all the species Zhang Xiaozhen said!
And some of the things we brought back are also things that the little real person didn't say!
Not enough, similar to sweet potatoes, potatoes and corn, Erchen brought back...

Although the output of these things is not as exaggerated as the little real person said, it is not bad..."

Mu Ying handed over the original corn, potatoes, and other crops he didn't know to Zhu Yuanzhang.

He roughly explained the value of these things.

"This is pepper... this is tomato..."

Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao and others, like country bumpkins, watched them one by one.

The gods mentioned by Zhang Yi appeared one by one in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang repeatedly shouted:
"Good good!

These species are all stored in the warehouse, and they will be sown in the spring of next year to see the effect..."

"what is this?"

Zhu Yuanzhang pointed to some other seeds and said.

"This is the rubber tree seed that Xiao Zhenren asked us to find..."

rubber?

"What is the use of this thing?"

Zhu Yuanzhang still had an impression of Zhang Yi's orders.

Mu Ying said:
"I don't understand either, but the little real person specifically said that rubber is far more important than many other things!

Not only did he ask Erchen to get the rubber seeds back, he also asked him to transport more rubber back to him!
One of the reasons why I wasted time in America was to cut rubber for Zhang Xiaoren..."

When Mu Ying mentioned this past, her expression became strange.

"At first we did the mowing ourselves, then we hired the natives to help us...

Our people have already set up a stronghold in America, if His Majesty needs, we can go back to America at any time and conquer America..."

"Not urgent!"

Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath to calm himself down.

"We have to eat every bite, and we have to walk step by step on the road!
We got the American species, so let's digest it well!
If we want to occupy the Americas, our current maritime power is not enough to stabilize a route!
Wait for my Ming Dynasty to build an invincible fleet and let Japan surrender!
This is the first step for my Ming Dynasty to conquer the world!
Now that you are back, get ready to take over the Xuanwu Army, and Zhang Cundao will be your deputy...

You are in charge of creating another army that can go to sea for me within five years! "

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Mu Ying knelt on the ground, kneeling three times and knocking nine times.

Zhu Yuanzhang was very satisfied and asked people to put these things into storage.

Mu Ying also brought Zhu Yuanzhang some wild animals he had caught in America, which were presented to the emperor as auspicious signs.

The emperor personally hosted a banquet to entertain Mu Ying.

Monarchs and ministers, father and son, cups and lights staggered.

Only then did Mu Ying ask:
"Father, when shall we go find the little real person?

He has a share in this shipping business, and the little real person must be very happy when he finds out! "

Mu Ying didn't notice that when he mentioned Zhang Yi, Zhu Yuanzhang's smile gradually disappeared.

He said to himself:

"Speaking of which, among our plants, there are many crops that we want to grow, and we have to ask the little real person!
Those aboriginals are all born and raised, and their farming skills are not as good as Lao Tzu.

It's just that the land there is so fertile. If my Han family were there, why would I have to worry about food and clothing? "

Muying's eyes turned red when she thought of the environment in America...

If you don't go to sea, you don't know how big the world is.

Although the place where Huaxia is located has prosperous civilization, the natural conditions can only be considered average.

Zhu Yuanzhang was also very envious of the America Mu Ying mentioned.

Nothing attracts an old farmer more than flat, fertile land.

But when it comes to Zhang Yi, Zhu Yuanzhang still has mixed feelings.

Seeing that he was unwilling to speak, Zhu Biao took the initiative to explain to Mu Ying.

Starting from the assassination two years ago, Mu Ying's veins twitched when she heard it.

"These thieves, damn...

My Han family won the world with great difficulty, not only are they not grateful, but they also think about the past..."

Mu Ying couldn't figure it out, how could a few Han people, especially those from the south, be like this?

Zhu Biao smiled wryly:

"I also talked about this issue when I wrote to Zhang's younger brother!
He said that it was the fanaticism of the converts... Anyway, I don't quite understand it..."

Convert fanaticism?
Mu Ying also did not understand the meaning of this term.

"It's also about that matter. Father is ashamed of Zhang Yi, and Master Zhang also wants the child to have a good environment, so Zhang's younger brother went back to Longhu Mountain to recuperate!

This kid has recovered pretty well, and now he is alive and well, and he has become a tyrant on the mountain..."

Zhu Biao knew Zhang Yi's situation in Longhu Mountain well.

When Zhang Yi was mentioned, Jean couldn't help laughing.

It's been a long time since Zhang's younger brother, he didn't even have the chance to witness his wedding with Chang's...

"Father, don't you want him to come down from the mountain?"

Mu Ying turned to ask Lao Zhu, at this time, Lao Zhu was already too drunk, drunk...

Zhu Biao saw through Zhu Yuanzhang and quickly asked someone to help him go back to sleep.

"Father is ashamed of Zhang Yi, but he doesn't take the initiative to mention Zhang's younger brother!

Back then, he wanted to offer the title of Heavenly Master to make up for Zhang Yi, but Zhang Yi refused!
In the past two years, not to mention Zhang Yi, even the father and emperor of Longhu Mountain rarely received him!

Apart from compensating Longhushan for a position in the Xuanjiao Academy, he is rarely willing to mention Longhushan at other times..."

Mu Ying smiled, besides Empress Ma and Zhu Biao, he was probably the only one who knew Zhu Yuanzhang best.

The emperor is a strong man, he condescendingly tried to compensate Longhushan and Zhang Yi.

But Lao Zhang used his way to get him back.

Zhu Yuanzhang was held up in the air and couldn't get off. In other situations, Lao Zhu would probably have become angry and murdered.

However, Zhang Yiyu has the grace to save his life and is of great value to the court.

Zhang Zhongchong's confrontation is also based on the reaction of a father who feels sorry for his son.

This made Zhu Yuanzhang very uncomfortable.

"Father needs an opportunity to let the younger brother of the Zhang family go down the mountain, but I don't know, does this count as an opportunity?"

"Of course it will be settled. Otherwise, how about I take care of this matter?"

Muying also knew that the crown prince could not leave the palace easily, so she took over the matter directly.

Zhu Biao nodded. He also wanted to make a divorce, but because his identity had not been revealed, he couldn't find him.

"There's no rush on this matter, we'll go again next spring!
Brother Mu family, you finally came back, the emperor will definitely reward you...

There is also brother Pingan, after he returns, the royal father will also have a title of title for him. "

……

Half a month later, the second ship appeared in Ningbo.

Ping An led the last batch of Ming soldiers back to the voyage.

This time, they welcomed not only Zhejiang Pingzhang political affairs Wang Guangyang, but also saw a prince accompanying them when they disembarked safely.

Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to intend to do more things for him since the Guanyin slave incident, so that he felt that his life was worthwhile.

This time to welcome Ping An, he and Mu Ying came together.

"Second Highness..."

Ping An is Zhu Yuanzhang's new adoptive son, but he dare not be commensurate with Zhu Xi brothers like Mu Ying.

"It's good to be back safely!"

Zhu Xi made a pun, and even patted Ping An on the shoulder in a friendly manner, and Ping An immediately panicked.

"Master Wang..."

He also knew Wang Guangyang and saluted Wang Guangyang very respectfully.

Wang Guangyang took a deep look at Ping An, he was calm and didn't want to cause trouble.

The last time Mu Ying came back, all the civil and military officials in the court were wondering where Mu Ying had gone?
However, apart from a verbal promise from the Marquis of Zhenhai, the emperor never said anything useful.

However, the legend about this fleet has long been circulated among the people.

The silver mine at the pier means that Daming seems to have found a place where he can dig out silver. ,
Many magical plants and animals were also brought into the palace.

No one can recognize the plants, and many of the strange animals are very frightening to look at.

Some are like dragons, some are naive.

Nor do these things look like products of the surrounding countries.

You must know that these wealthy households in Zhejiang are engaged in maritime trade, and things from Japan, Southeast Asia, and even the hometown of foreigners have been more or less heard in the exchange of goods.

But they have never heard of the things contributed by the imperial court.

This also led to rumors.

After returning safely this time, Wang Guangyang came to watch early on purpose, hoping to see something on the boat.

But the appearance of Zhu Xi with Jin Yiwei is largely because of the idea of ​​local meddling.

"This time, what new and interesting things did you bring back?"

Zhu Ping did not participate deeply in the chat with Mu Ying and was very curious about the cargo on the ship.

Ping An wryly smiled and replied:

"Your Highness, all the good things have come back with Lord Mu Ying. What I brought is what a certain expert ordered..."

Ping An didn't know who the expert was, but he heard it from Mu Ying.

Zhu Yu also didn't know much, and he became more curious after hearing the words:

"What is it?"

Wang Guangyang, Zhang Yi, and others all pretended to be nonchalant, but were actually listening carefully.

The fact that Mu Ying's team went to sea is too mysterious.

"You'll know when people move down..."

The sailors behind Ping An started to work, and they removed huge lumps.

Zhu Xi ran to have a look and was disappointed.

These dirty things are the treasures that Ping An said?

"what is this?"

"rubber!"

Mu Ying answered Zhu Xi's doubts.

"Rubber, what can this do?"

Ping An replied:
"If they are in the place of origin, they will be made into a ball, and the indigenous people will play a game with this ball. The winner will be beheaded and sacrificed to the gods..."

Everyone gasped, the place Ping An said was too terrifying...

The victor dies, this is also a weird place.

"Ping An, did you say something wrong?
Shouldn't the loser die? "

Ping An replied with a wry smile:

"It's different in the hearts of those indigenous people. The victors sacrificed to the gods. They think it's an honor..."

"Another uneducated place! Just as barbaric as the Mongols..."

Hearing this story, Zhu Xi snorted a little.

However, the information they exchanged simply fell into the ears of Wang Guangyang, Zhang Yi and others, but it was another guess.

Muying and the others must have gone to a place that Daming had never heard of on this long trip.

There are people and there is faith.

Muying and the others brought back important things from there.

These things are important enough to even make Mu Ying a marquis.

Seeing that Ping An said a lot, Mu Ying coughed and Ping An naturally shut up.

Naturally, Wang Guangyang and the others did not dare to inquire about the things that the emperor needed to hide.

"Are these things going to be sent to the capital?"

The taste and weight of rubber are far beyond their imagination.

Mu Ying had already received the emperor's order, and said:

"Part of it exists and only has a place to go, and part of it is sent to the capital!"

After receiving the goods, Jin Yiwei took control of all the sailors.

Mu Ying took Ping An to preside over the overall situation.

Zhu Xi stood where he was, and Wang Guangyang came over quickly:

"Your Highness, how about we arrange for you to rest? You are tired from traveling and traveling, and you have been at the seaside for so long, so you deserve a rest!
If you are not in a hurry, you can spend a few more days in Zhejiang! "

Zhu Xi waved his hand and said:
"That's not necessary. I have a mission when I come here this time. I will deal with it and then go back!
If I really have time, I would also like to take a walk outside and visit Mr. Liu by the way..."

"Liu Ji!"

Wang Guangyang frowned slightly.

The former imperial censor Zhongcheng, Chengyi Bo Liu Bowen, has retired and is now nursing in his hometown in Qingtian.

In Wang Guangyang's view, Liu Ji has completely withdrawn from the Ming Dynasty's political arena.

One of the reasons for his withdrawal was that as the leader of the Eastern Zhejiang faction, he gradually lost his prestige as a leader in his later actions, which led Li Shanchang to seize the opportunity to attack and suppress desperately.

Another incident is probably related to the great feudal officials in the third year of Hongwu.

The first batch of heroes of the Ming Dynasty, Liugong, 28hou, and Erbo.

Liu Bowen, who was able to compete with Li Shanchang, only won the title of "Sincere Bo".

This seems both reasonable and unexpected.

Zhu Yuanzhang's award shows to some extent the position of everyone in his heart.

Liu Ji was disheartened, probably normal, right?
His Royal Highness the King of Qin is still thinking about Mr. Liu, does this also represent the emperor's attitude?

All the people present were old foxes, and their thoughts also turned.

These people don't express their thoughts, after this trip is over.

Ying Tianfu and Zhu Yuanzhang came to safety.

Regarding Muying, the issue of being a knight in peace was also put on the agenda by Lao Zhu.

In the imperial study room, Zhu Yuanzhang announced the news.

The presence was expected, but also slightly surprised.

Li Shanchang, Hu Weiyong, and other officials didn't want to tell them the whereabouts of Mu Ying and others when they saw the emperor.

As the prime minister of Zhongshu Province, Li Shanchang took the initiative to stand up:

"Your Majesty, you must have an explanation for the safe knighthood of Mu Ying.

I believe that the two adults must have made great contributions to make His Majesty behave like this!
It's just that the ministers can understand it, but if people outside don't know it, there will inevitably be criticism.

Your Majesty, please expressly announce the deeds of Mu Ying and Ping An,

Let me wait and see! "

He clearly asked the emperor for an explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly, as he had expected it.

(End of this chapter)