My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 559 Returning to Ming Dynasty to visit relatives

On the bow of the ship, Wu Laohu stood on the deck, looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar port in front of him, his eyes slightly red with excitement.

Wu Shanniang stood beside Wu Laohu, also very excited.

I remember that when their family was wandering around due to natural disasters, they finally entered a refugee camp in Qingzhou. After many twists and turns, they finally boarded an immigrant ship with an uncertain future and headed for Tianzhu, thousands of miles away.

At that time, the Wu family knew almost nothing about Tianzhu, but they knew that if they stayed in the Ming Dynasty, they would have to wait for death, so they risked their lives and went to sea. However, they did not expect that after arriving in Tianzhu, they would divide the fields and even the houses.

After several years of hard work, coupled with the help and encouragement of the Han Palace, Wu Shanniang also married Mo Qing early. The two now have a son and a daughter, and have also accumulated a considerable family fortune.

However, Wu Laohu was getting older and always wanted to return to his hometown to worship his ancestors, so Wu Shanniang and her husband Mo Qing accompanied him back, and the child was left to the care of his younger brother and his family. After all, the child was still young and could not bear the bumps of the sea.

"Shan Niang, is this the port you set out from?"

Mo Qing looked at Laizhou Port at this time and asked his wife curiously.

"Yes, my father and I were separated back then, and we met him on the way from Qingzhou to Laizhou. We were so happy at the time."

Wu Shanniang said with a smile, and then told him about her family's experience of living in Laizhou.

"When we boarded the ship, we never thought that we would come back one day. Now that we think about our life at that time, it feels like a dream!"

At this time Wu Laohu also interrupted.

Compared with when he left Laizhou, Wu Laohu was a little fatter, his face was dark and red, and he seemed to be a few years younger. After all, he had no worries about eating and drinking in Tianzhu, and he had accumulated some family business, so his life was naturally better than back home. Much more satisfying.

"Dad, let me tell you, let's go back and stay for a few days this time. After worshiping our ancestors, we can move my mother's tomb to Tianzhu, so that you and my mother can be buried together in the future!"

Wu Shanniang suddenly spoke at this time.

Although Wu Laohu is in good health, he is old after all. This may be the last time he returns to Daming. Wu Laohu has even chosen a cemetery for himself in Tianzhu, so Wu Shanniang wants to bury her mother's tomb. Move over.

"Is this... too troublesome?"

When Wu Laohu heard that his wife's tomb was to be moved, he immediately hesitated.

After all, Tianzhu is too far away from the Ming Dynasty. It needs to be traveled thousands of miles away, and the coffin will have to be sent to the ship. Just thinking about it makes me tired.

"Father-in-law, don't worry about this. I asked the officials on the ship. Not only our family, but other people who came back this time also wanted to move their family's graves to Tianzhu, so a boat was specially drawn out of the fleet to Used to carry coffins, as long as you pay a sum of money, you can guarantee that the coffins will be delivered to Tianzhu!"

Mo Qing smiled and explained that he was a well-spoken person and soon became familiar with the entire fleet. He knew many things well.

"Look, the fleet has thought of it for us. We can spend some money to hire a carriage and take my mother to Laizhou. Nothing will happen to her!"

Wu Shanniang persuaded again at this time.Hearing what his daughter and son-in-law said, Wu Laohu finally nodded and said: "Okay, let's go back and check the situation. If possible, we will bring your mother to Tianzhu, and then our family will be reunited!"

As he spoke, the fleet finally slowly docked, and the people on the deck also cheered. These people, like Wu Laohu, set out from here to Tianzhu, and then returned to Daming to visit relatives.

So as soon as the fleet docked, these people immediately swarmed down. The fleet had already made an appointment with them. In three months, there will be another fleet to pick up people in Laizhou. If they can't catch up by then, Ship, then we can only wait for the ship in half a year.

As the commander of the fleet, Tang Saier was very busy after the fleet docked. After arranging for all the passengers to disembark, she came to the dock and met Zhu Zhanhe who came to greet her.

"Subordinate Tang Sai'er, please pay your respects to the Crown Prince!"

Tang Sai'er was dressed in military uniform and saluted Zhu Zhanhe with a heroic appearance.

"There's no need to be polite. You've worked hard all the way. I've already asked people to prepare a feast for you. Let's chat while we eat!"

Zhu Zhanhe said with a smile, then said hello to Xu Wengong next to Tang Saier, and then took them to a house next to the dock.

A banquet has been set up here. Zhu Zhanhe invited Tang Saier and Xu Wengong to sit down, and then they chatted while eating.

Zhu Zhanhe asked about Tang Sai'er's experience in Tianzhu. Tang Sai'er was originally in charge of immigration matters. Later, after the immigration was completed, she worked under Zhang Zhong and was responsible for leading a fleet to eliminate pirates near Tianzhu.

As the exchanges between Tianzhu and the Ming Dynasty became more and more frequent, maritime merchants from all over the country also flocked to Tianzhu, which led to the prosperity of Tianzhu's maritime trade, especially the original Lion Kingdom, which was the center of Tianzhu's maritime trade.

However, the prosperity of sea trade was followed by the rise of pirates. These pirates followed merchant ships and ate the weak ones. They followed and harassed the strong ones. Unless the fleet was willing to hand over a batch of property, they would Let go.

Zhu Gaoxu was also extremely tough on these pirates, and directly sent Zhang Zhong's navy to attack everywhere. Some powerful pirates were quickly eliminated, and the remaining small groups of pirates were running around. Tang Sai'er was responsible for clearing out these small groups of pirates, and Achieved good results.

"Your Majesty, there are 370 people from Tianzhu who came back with the fleet this time. Before they came, I promised them that if they encounter any trouble in the Ming Dynasty, they can ask you for help. I hope you will pay more attention to them!"

After Tang Saier finished telling his experience, he solemnly saluted Zhu Zhanhe.

Many of the immigrants who came back this time were White Lotus believers. Although Tang Saier had long given up her identity as a Buddhist mother, she was still very kind to these people who once believed in the religion, so she was willing to help them as much as she could.

"Don't worry, they are the people under the rule of the Han Dynasty. As the prince, I should help them!"

Zhu Zhanhe laughed loudly and said, through Tang Saier's narration, he could almost see the prosperous scene in Tianzhu. It is estimated that Tianzhu will completely become the territory of the Han people in at least ten years.

"Your Majesty, I heard that the princess is going back to Tianzhu with us this time. I wonder what your orders are?"

Tang Sai'er asked again at this time, Zhu Zhanhe had discussed with Zhang Zhong the last time he went back to Tianzhu, so Tang Sai'er had made preparations in advance when he came, but Princess Han has a distinguished status, and she is also a little uneasy, worried that she will not take good care of her.

(End of this chapter)