Chapter 72 The Ming Dynasty goes south
The people in the whole country were shocked, and most of the people in Daming were equally shocked at this moment, no one thought that His Majesty the Emperor would come for real this time.

You really have to take care of the little things in the corners.

For a time, countless people in the imperial court wanted to dissuade him.

However, to no avail, no one can overturn Zhu Houcong's decision at all.

Quanzhou Port.

Yan Song soon got the information from the court.

"Father, is your Majesty planning to attack Nanyang?"

"This this!"

Yan Shifan opened his mouth in shock, and looked at his father involuntarily, with an expression of disbelief.

"Your Majesty, it seems that there is a big move this time!"

Yan Song sighed lightly, and could not help frowning slightly.

At this moment, he wasn't quite sure what Zhu Houcong's move meant.

As for helping Manchujia to take revenge and promoting the prestige of the Ming Dynasty, Yan Song didn't believe a word of it.

Manlajia is just a small country that has lost its tribute for almost a hundred years.

His face is only so great.

It is also impossible for Daming to conquer Nanyang purely for him.

But Zhu Houcong still did this, and Yan Song couldn't understand the meaning of it.

"Father, if His Majesty's move is turbulent, it may cause turmoil in the country. Father should write to His Majesty."

At this moment, Yan Shifan was not the powerful little pavilion elder in later generations. At this moment, he still felt concerned about the country and the people, and he spoke softly to his father.

"Your Majesty's decision is beyond our control."

"Let's take care of this matter with peace of mind!"

Listening to his son's words, Yan Song couldn't help but shook his head and spoke softly.

After following this Majesty for more than 20 years, how could Yan Song not know what kind of temperament his Majesty is.

Given the current situation, I’m afraid no one’s advice will be of any use.

In fact it is.

In the next time, a large number of people began to mobilize.

After the prominence during the Yongxuan period, the Daming navy began to stagnate and retreat during this period.

Lack of personnel and equipment, slack in combat readiness, the combat capability of the Daming Navy has dropped significantly; internal contradictions in the navy are reborn, officers break the law, and soldiers mutiny.And overseas Japanese pirates invaded strongly.

However, after this year's adjustments and rectification, the navy has gradually returned to form.

At the end of the 22nd year of Jiajing, Hu Zongxian was called to Beijing.

For three days in a row, Zhu Houcong received Hu Zongxian.

No one knows what the two talked about.

When Hu Zongxian returned to the southeast, he was more confident and excited.

Jiajing 23 years, March.

Quanzhou Port.

Sea ships appeared in the huge port one by one.

At a glance, there are hundreds of ships.

Moreover, each one is a clipper-style sailboat. In one year, with Daming's shipbuilding level, it is enough to directly increase the number of clipper-style sailboats from dozens to hundreds.

And it can be expected that there will be more sea-going ships in the future.

"Master Hu, I hope everything goes well with this trip, and I'll wait for your triumphant return."

Yan Song spoke with a smile, and slightly cupped his hands towards Hu Zongxian.

"I will fulfill my mission."

Hu Zongxian nodded solemnly.

Then he greeted a famous soldier and quickly boarded the deck.

Then hundreds of sea-going ships set sail and headed towards the Southern Ocean.

In the port, Yan Song watched quietly.

"Father, do you think Mr. Hu can succeed this time?"

Yan Shifan spoke softly.

"Disaster!"

"Now that the Hongyi people and the Big and Small Franji people occupy Nanyang, Mr. Hu wants to do something!"

Yan Song sighed softly and shook his head involuntarily.

Although the words did not continue to speak, the meaning was already extremely obvious.

In the nearly one year since the Shibo Division was opened, Yan Song has a relatively clear understanding of the outside world.

At this moment, he is very aware of the extent of influence of the Hongyi people, the big and small Frangi people in the whole Nanyang.

Hu Zongxian only has hundreds of ships at the moment, and it is actually very difficult for thousands of soldiers to make a difference.

"This!"

Listening to his father's words, Yan Shifan froze for a moment, opened his mouth subconsciously, but didn't know how to speak.

"It doesn't matter, this time Hu Zongxian only has thousands of soldiers and hundreds of ships. Even if we lose it, it doesn't matter to our Ming Dynasty. It just happens to let the court know more about Nanyang."

Yan Song spoke leisurely.

He is so wise as he is in charge of the south. In less than a year, he has actually felt the threat from the Hongyi people and the big and small Franji people.

In this case, Hu Zongxian is undoubtedly the pioneer.

Thoughts were running in Yan Song's mind.

But soon he was suppressed again.

"Let's go, it's time for us to go back, I'm afraid the Secretary of Shibo will be busy in the future!"

Yan Song spoke softly, and the figure turned around and walked back to Quanzhou Mansion.

"Okay, okay!"

Yan Shifan nodded quickly and followed his father back closely.

the other side.

Hundreds of sea-going ships braved the wind and waves, and their figures had sailed into the sea.

In a clipper sailboat.

Hu Zongxian looked at the sea quietly, and next to him was a boy of seventeen or eighteen years old.

The boy is none other than Qi Jiguang.

As one of the people Jiang Chen mentioned, Zhu Houcong finally decided to let Qi Jiguang participate in this operation.

The reason is also very simple, that is, to train this Ming general who is extremely powerful in Jiang Chen's mouth as soon as possible.

At this moment, Qi Jiguang looked curiously at the whole ocean scenery.

Although he lives by the sea, this is his first time going to sea, which is extremely strange for him.

"Jiguang, do you know why His Majesty has to attack Nanyang this time?"

Amid Qi Jiguang's curiosity, Hu Zongxian suddenly spoke.

"Invasion of Nanyang?"

Qi Jiguang was stunned for a moment, and then fell into deep thought.

"Your Majesty is here to promote the prestige of our country, the Ming Dynasty."

After a while, Qi Jiguang spoke with hesitation.

"Yes and no!"

"Since the eunuch Sanbao went to the West, I, Ming, have stopped paying attention to Nanyang. Nanyang really needs to show my Ming Dynasty's prestige again, but more importantly, the land of Nanyang has now been completely occupied by Europeans. In the long run, I am afraid that they will treat us. Daming is not good, His Majesty's most important intention is to allow Nanyang to be included in Daming again."

Hu Zongxian spoke softly, with admiration in his eyes.

In his mind, he couldn't help but think of the discussions with His Majesty those days.

Even he had to admire his emperor's foresight and thoughtfulness.

Those words, even if they were repeated at this moment, made him feel emotional.

Of course, Hu Zongxian didn't know at the moment, Zhu Houcong didn't say these words, and this one didn't have this knowledge, these were just pasted and copied by His Majesty the emperor directly in the group.

 Five chapters are given, two in the morning and one at noon every day to beg for support.

  
 
(End of this chapter)

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