Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

Chapter 538 It’s very dangerous overseas!

As Ma He spoke, the atmosphere in the entire hall fell silent.

This is the first time that they have heard with their own ears how dangerous overseas is!

It wasn't until Ma He finished speaking that Zhu Di and all the officials in the palace slowly came back to their senses after a long while.

Zhu Di said in a deep voice: "Ma He, how many people were killed or injured in the fleet this time?"

Xu Huizu, Bao Zhao and others also subconsciously stared at Ma He.

Ma He bowed his hands to Zhu Di and said with a sad look on his face: "Reporting to your Majesty, this fleet lost one person from a hundred households, three people from the general flag and small flag, and more than [-] soldiers, including craftsmen, doctors, and fire chiefs. , general officers, sailors and other miscellaneous personnel, a total of more than [-] people died!"

"There are so many?"

Zhu Di narrowed his eyes slightly and said coldly: "But there are barbarians who don't know whether to live or die, dare to covet the fleet?"

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Ma He nodded slightly, and then said: "Your Majesty, there are not only blind barbarians, but also some weird diseases, poisonous snakes and insects, and even strong winds and waves.

As the captain of the fleet, Wei Chen was accidentally knocked off the ship by a big wave. Fortunately, a group of guards around him tried their best to save him, and he survived! "

"So dangerous!"

The expressions of everyone in the hall couldn't help but become solemn again.

Actually, even the horse and the general almost died in the sea?

Ma He nodded slightly, but at this moment, he still looked frightened.

Zhu Di said again: "You should write down the list of the sacrificed soldiers, craftsmen, doctors, fire chiefs, generals, sailors, etc.!"

Ma He said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, there is a detailed list of all the ministers!"

"Very good!"

Zhu Di nodded slowly, "These sacrificed soldiers and generals will be given five times the pension. In addition, their families will be recorded, and local officials will be informed of special preferential treatment!"

"Your Majesty is merciful!"

Ma He's face was filled with gratitude.

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Guo An, Zhu Gaochi, Xu Huizu and others all praised him repeatedly.

immediately.

Zhu Di, like Zhu Gaochi, caught Ma He and asked him carefully.

but.

Zhu Di is more realistic than Zhu Gaochi, mainly because of the number of items brought back on the ship.

"Reporting to your majesty, gold and silver are second to none. The minister brought back a large amount of spices, sandalwood, precious stones, ivory, dyes, medicines, Indian cotton cloth, ambergris ebony, camphor, tin, deerskin, coral, kingfisher feathers, and tortoise shells. , gum, and very large horns... precious and rare objects.

In addition, Wei Chen also brought back many strange plants and many animals that we do not have in Ming Dynasty..."

"Spice, sandalwood, gemstones..."

Zhu Di looked happy.

Similarly, Xu Huizu and Li Jinglong on the side also looked overjoyed.

Among these things, there is also a share of their family.

Although it’s not much, it will definitely make your money back and make a lot of money.

Only Yu Xin, Bao Zhao and other officials on the side had a strange look in their eyes.

Zhu Di didn't seem to notice, and said to Ma He: "You have worked hard this time. When all the supplies on the big ship are counted, we will definitely reward you generously!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Ma He was overjoyed and quickly expressed his gratitude, but did not refuse.

As an eunuch, he had no descendants or family to take care of him, but Xu Xiang, Qiu Song and others on the side had to work hard for so long, so they would definitely get some rewards to take care of their families.

then.

Zhu Di asked again and asked Ma He, Xu Xiang and others to go down and rest.

Xu Huizu and Li Jinglong left with happy faces.

Only officials such as Yu Xin and Bao Zhao were somewhat reluctant to leave, and at the same time there was a hint of eagerness in their eyes.

This time, the fleet is back, and His Majesty wants to know clearly as soon as possible whether the real situation in the West is what Ma He said?

Also, how many treasures did the fleet bring back this time?

Especially those spices and gems...

The court will have to spend a lot of money this year, and the national treasury is tight. If I can make up some money...

The more he thought about it, the more excited Yu Xin became!

Returning to Hubu, Yu Xin called the left and right ministers of Hubu to tell him his thoughts.

The eyes of the servants on the left and right also shined.

However, when he thought of something, Xia Yuanji, the right servant, couldn't help but worry a little: "Mr. Yu, your Majesty has always been very strict with internal funds.

Last time, Duke Yu had already advised His Majesty to use internal funds to build a cement straight road. Your Majesty has been feeling distressed these days. If Mr. Yu keeps staring at the cargo in the fleet, I'm afraid His Majesty will be even more furious! "

Wang Chun, the left servant on the side, nodded slightly subconsciously.

"Please, Mr. Yu, act with caution, too much is too much!"

Yu Xin is not an unreasonable person, but when he thinks about the money allocated by the Ministry of Revenue this year, he feels extremely stressed!

"I don't want to keep an eye on the cargo of that fleet, but you two should also know that if there is no other income this year, the money in the treasury will definitely not be enough for this year's consumption!"

Money, money... Although their household department is the Ming Dynasty's money bag, it is the weakest money bag.

I have to be ridiculed by the officials of the other five departments all day long!

Thinking about it, Wang Chun and Xia Yuanji couldn't help feeling aggrieved.

"Mr. Yu, you might as well wait a little longer. If the fleet makes a lot of money, His Majesty may impose a sea ban!"

Yu Xin was stunned and looked at Xia Yuanji, "What does Wei Zhe mean?"

Xia Yuanji slightly cupped his hands and said softly: "Mr. Yu, if your Majesty were to lift the sea ban, although you would get the support of many sea-opening factions, it would still touch the interests of many people!"

"Ok?"

Yu Xin's expression condensed, "Under the general situation, they still dare to make trouble? Although His Majesty is not as murderous as Emperor Taigaozu, he is not a soft-hearted king either!"

Xia Yuanji said slowly: "So I want to ask Mr. Yu to take a breather!"

"..."

Yu Xin nodded slightly and said no more.

He understood what Xia Yuanji meant!

Wang Chunze, the left servant beside him, also said nothing.

He has already heard some rumors!

If the sea is opened, there will definitely be another wave of commotion!

Ugh!

……

at the same time.

Inside Fengtian Temple.

Ma He, Xu Xiang and others came to Zhu Di again.

Zhu Di looked calm.

"Did you have reservations about what you just said?"

"Your Majesty, forgive me. Everything I said just now is true. I just talked about the dangers overseas and did not talk about the benefits overseas!"

"benefit?"

Zhu Di couldn't help being slightly stunned.

Ma He hurriedly said: "Reporting to your Majesty, there are strong winds and waves overseas, but you only need to be cautious and find a safe haven quickly when the weather is not right.

Or maybe it would be safer not to go deep into the sea.

As for those pirates and barbarians, there is nothing to fear. Our army of three thousand troops can sweep away any pirates and barbarians!

Just worry about those weird diseases and toxins..."

"In addition, although the barbarians overseas are ignorant, greedy and cunning, they are more like wild beasts and know more about fear and awe.

As long as I am stronger than them, they will be very well-behaved...

And, Your Majesty, these barbarians are rich.

All kinds of gold nuggets, gems, spices, precious woods... are everywhere on the ground.

As long as we give those barbarians some food and cloth, they will give those precious things to us..."

On the dragon chair, Zhu Di's eyes widened.

"So, just by going to the sea, you can earn several times your wealth?"

Ma He replied with a happy face: "Reporting to your majesty, the gold and silver nuggets that I brought back this time amounted to a whole boatload, weighing [-] to [-] jins.

Although these gold and silver are not pure enough, as long as they are given to gold and silver craftsmen and burned in the furnace, the gold and silver that comes out should be [-] to [-] jins!

"So much?"

Zhu Di couldn't help but look surprised again.

"Exactly!"

Ma He responded and said again: "Your Majesty, Wei Chen and others also followed Dinghaihou's map and found a gold mine, two silver mines, and two copper mines!"

“Gold versus silver or copper?”

Zhu Di was overjoyed again, "How are the reserves?"

Ma He said somewhat sarcastically: "Your Majesty, please forgive me, there are no craftsmen in the Weichen fleet this time.

However, Wei Chen found that there were exposed gold nuggets in those mines. The silver and copper colors in the rocks of the other silver and copper mines were very obvious. In addition, those mountain ranges were quite large. Even if the reserves were not large, they were still very large. Good mining! "

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(End of this chapter)