Back to Ming Dynasty as Zhu Biao

Chapter 418
The people on the mast immediately told Zheng He: "Master Zheng, Liang Guogong and the others have dived, but they are approaching the whirlpool again."

In the distance, Lan Yu hugged the raft and had already been poured a few mouthfuls of salty sea water.Their bodies are slowly turning in circles with the water.

If this enters the maelstrom a few hundred meters away, I'm afraid that the boat and people will be sucked into it within a breath.

The power of the vortex cannot be underestimated.

"Help ~ Mr. Zheng, help ~ us quickly." The soldiers shouted.

Hearing their shouts, Zheng He immediately summoned the two brothers behind him: "You often tie wild horses, try using the rope quickly, and bring Liang Guogong here."

"Immediately find two with good water quality."

For the first time, the rope was not caught.

Sanbao ordered the boat to be brought closer.

"No, Mr. Zheng, no matter how close we drive, we will get closer to the whirlpool."

Sanbao said: "Go on, show off your unique skills."

A few well-trained sailors next to him immediately took orders.

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When Sapphire was pulled up by the rope, she panted heavily, and sea water spit out from her mouth: "I strangled me to death."

Sanbao didn't speak, the boat had already turned around, getting farther and farther away from the whirlpool.

"Master Zheng, that ship is gone!" the sailor shouted, "It was swallowed by the vortex."

When Lan Yu heard this, she struggled to get up to look, and it was exactly as the sailor said.

There was not even a scum left on the boats they left the fleet, and there was not even a splash of water on the sea.

Sapphire bowed her head, and cupped her hands at Three Treasures:

"Master Zheng, you saved my life today, Lan Yu. What I, Lan Yu, have done in the past few days is really too much, but Lord Zheng is still willing to chase me and save me, and be respected by Lan Yu."

Sanbao shook his head: "I just did what I should do, as long as Liang Guogong is fine, everything before was a misunderstanding.

I only hope that Liang Guogong can cooperate with me to take the fleet farther and return to Daming safely, which is the greatest good thing. "

Sapphire nodded, expressing that what he did before was unintentional, and from now on he will cooperate with and protect the fleet wholeheartedly.

The sound of seabirds could be heard in the distance, they swirled in the air lowly, the black clouds overwhelmed the top, and the wind and rain were coming again.

Sapphire entered the cabin with Sanbao, and the treasure ship quickly joined the fleet and continued to sail on the vast sea.

Two days later, Sambo discovered an island in the sea that was not marked on the chart, because it had never been recorded.

Sanbao ordered people to record all the islands and ports along the way. They needed to replenish fresh water and food for the fleet.

Sapphire obeyed Sanbao's order and took people to explore the island in advance to find fresh water.Found a spring on the island.

After checking for four weeks, there were no large beasts or poisonous snakes, so the pigs and sheep on the boat were pulled down and fed grass on the island.

Sapphire directly took off her clothes, bathed in the shallow pond downstream, and ordered the crossbowmen to catch seven or eight wild rabbits and wild pigeons around.

The people on the Sanbao Mingbao ship used the flag as a signal to organize the fleet in an orderly manner and start replenishing in turn.

In the fifth year of Hongwu, in November, a merchant ship came back from the sea with a letter from the fleet.

In the imperial study room, Zhu Biao was very happy after reading the letter, and asked Xiao Huangmen to give the letter to Lao Zhu who was sitting behind the imperial case.

Wang Guangyang said: "It's amazing that there are dwarves as tall as children overseas. This time the fleet has gone through turmoil, and Zheng Dubing is really amazing."

"We didn't expect it, but Lanyu has made great progress. It seems that this trip is indeed a good thing." Lao Zhu handed the letter to Xu Da beside him: "Tiande, take a look too."

Zhu Biao stood beside him, smiling as he watched Xu Da and the others talk to Old Zhu.

After old Zhu returned from Beishang, Xu Da and Deng Yu recruited and trained soldiers in various places.I have only returned to Beijing in the past few days.

"Your Majesty, I've finished reading it." Xu Da was about to hand over the letter, and Lao Zhu motioned for Zhu Biao to get the letter.

"Tiande, Biao'er is also your son, you can order him around. My brother, why be so polite."

Both Wang Guangyang and Hu Weiyong knew about Lao Zhu's relationship with Xu Da.

Wei Guogong not only pacified Wa Island, but also his daughter is the crown princess. It is normal for the two to be so warm, and they dare not imagine it.

Zhu Biao saw that Lao Zhu and Xu Da went to the harem side by side, and knew that the two of them went to drink together again.

Since Lao Zhu came back from Shanxi, Zhu Biao has given almost everything to Zhu Biao, and he took Xu Da away with peace of mind.

"You all go back too. It's getting colder and colder today. The land survey and population check books have been completed and sent up from all over the place. Wang Xiang, please supervise me."

Seeing that Hu Weiyong was also standing, Zhu Biao asked him to prepare some more clothes and food for the soldiers in the northeast.

The families of the heroes of the Ming Dynasty sent rice, flour, food, etc., and sent people to maintain the stele of heroes, deal with weeds, and pay homage.

Hu Weiyong had something to do and immediately left happily.

There were not many ministers left in the imperial study, so Zhu Biao arranged Xiaohuangmen Yuanbao to wait outside the door, turned around and hooked Han Yike.

On the imperial case, only the minister's greetings were left in the memorial. This kind is the best way to deal with it, and Zhu Biao handled it very quickly.

"Yike, organize a year-end inspection team to go to various prefectures to check, in the sub-district department, post office, cooperative bodyguards, primary schools, county schools, etc., to conduct a thorough investigation.

The price of grain collected and sold in each prefecture and county should be checked to see if it is fair.

Organize a group of people, the Maritime Affairs Bureau, the Salt Bureau, etc., and the Weaving Bureau should not miss out. If something goes wrong, just ask you. "

Han Yike nodded, stood up and helped Zhu Biao polish the ink, and sorted out the memorabilia on the table.

The Huangming Guard Hall can issue government orders, but the bottom of the imperial court is formed by the clan gentry, and there are always some remnants that affect the government orders.

Some officials wrote a letter saying that the influence of the clan and gentry should be eliminated, but Zhu Biao had his own judgment as to whether it should be done or not.

Clan and gentry are all united by blood in-laws. In the past two years, they have also cooperated with the Huangming Guard Hall in the village and lived in peace.

Nowadays, in addition to the imperial examination, there are also science and technology candidates.The imperial court also allocated funds to support government schools and primary schools in various places, which can benefit both the common people and the gentry clans.

Zhu Biao didn't visit the Ming Dynasty Commercial Bureau for more than half a month. He was too busy these days, so he sometimes rested in the Wenhua Palace.

Woke up and continued to make arrangements for the north.

Thinking about whether Shen Zhiwu's belly was getting bigger and bigger, he decided to take a look.

According to the memorial, this year's commercial tax has tripled compared to last year, and the most important thing is the continuous construction in the north.

He should thank Shen Qiancheng for this matter. It has to be said that Shangtou's influence still plays a big role.

In October, after discussions between Zhu Biao and Lao Zhu, the Imperial College and the National Academy of Scholars were established in Xi'an and Beiping respectively.

This is done to reassure the scholars in the north, so that there are Guozijian and Guoshiyuan in the north and south.

The common people only felt that it was very fair for the imperial court to regard the north and the south as one family.

Shanxi established the Mingshang Branch Bureau, and all major disaster relief warehouses are also complete.

After leaving Fengtianmen, Zhu Biao just ran into Lin'an who was coming back.

"Lin'an! It's so late, where are you going?"

Lin'an faltered for a long time, then blushed and said, "Brother Prince knows why."

"Tomorrow, Gu will call that Zhao Yunsheng to ask, and ask him to recruit soldiers in Zhejiang, and not guard those prefectures and counties along the coast, and come to meet Princess Daming privately. If the emperor finds out about this, the eldest brother will not be able to protect it." you."

Thinking of this, Zhu Biao couldn't help but scare Lin'an again. Zhao Yunsheng and General Huaixi guarded the Naval Military Academy and cooperated well with Liao Yongzhong.

"Brother, please help me." Lin'an was dressed in gorgeous clothes, shaking Zhu Biao's arms from side to side, acting coquettishly and miserably.

Zhao Yunsheng has tempered very well. From a poor boy in Shanxi, now he has a heavy army in his hands, and he joins hands with several generals to manage the coastal prefectures and counties in a watertight manner.

Be true to yourself too.

Zhu Biao didn't want to embarrass her, but just indicated that she should not go to see Zhao Yunsheng at will, and he would arrange these things.

Seeing that Zhu Biao didn't speak, Lin'an thought it was Zhao Yunsheng's bad performance in the past six months, and secretly muttered in his heart: Did this bastard make another mistake?
"Brother Prince, do you dislike dogs..."

Zhu Biao blinked: "Who is the dog? Lin'an."

Lin'an immediately opened Zhu Biao's arms, covered his face in shame, and ran away.The maid at the back immediately followed.

Glancing at the small yellow gate next to him, Zhu Biao ordered: "Let Zhao Yunsheng go to the palace when he returns to the Naval Military Academy next month."

Xiao Huangmen understood the meaning and nodded immediately.

The night was dark, and the Ming Business Bureau lit up lanterns, which were very bright.

Walking into the front yard, there are officials in several office places, and at the end of the year, business taxes will be settled.It is also necessary to review and check the identities of businessmen in various places.

Zhu Biao signaled Lu Zhong and Liu Guyu to retreat, and quietly leaned towards the backyard where Shen Zhiwu was working.

"Cough cough!"

There was no one in the room, only two maids were outside, saluting Zhu Biao.

She wasn't there, so she didn't respond to him.

Walking into the back hall, I saw that the bed curtain had been lowered, there was a graceful curve on the side of the couch, and a piece of the quilt was raised.

Hearing the voice, Shen Zhi raised his eyebrows and said, "What are you doing?"

"What do you say?"

"Half a month, remember?"

Zhu Biao sneered: "Then you don't know how to go back to the palace!"

"Your Highness is not afraid of danger when you leave the palace."

"I'm afraid, but I'm even more afraid that it's too cold for Shen Xuan to serve you, so Gu Te will come to sleep with you tonight."

　Ask for a ticket.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)