Daming: Brother, there is no future for monks, let's rebel

"Pass the order, all artillery concentrate firepower to destroy the enemy ship's propulsion system!" Zhu Han's voice penetrated the noise of the battlefield and reached the ears of every gunner.

After receiving the order, the gunners immediately adjusted the muzzles and fired fiercely at the sides and propellers of the pirate ships. With a series of deafening explosions, the propulsion systems of several pirate ships were damaged, their speeds dropped sharply, and some even began to spin on the sea.

Seeing this, the pirates fought back even more frantically, but their offensive was already showing signs of fatigue. Zhu Han took the opportunity to order: "All troops, listen up, seize the opportunity to pursue, and make sure to wipe out this group of pirates!"

As Zhu Han's orders were issued, the morale of the Ming fleet was boosted, the artillery fire became more intense, and the small warships, led by General Li, flexibly shuttled between the pirate ships and carried out close-range boarding operations.

In this melee, Zhu Han always stood at the forefront, personally supervising the battle, his eyes were firm and cold, as if he could see every subtle change on the battlefield. He constantly observed the enemy situation through a telescope, adjusted the tactical layout in time, and ensured the orderly progress of the battle.

"Mr. Wang, you will lead a group of crew members to treat the wounded and check the damage to the hull." During the tense battle, Zhu Han did not forget to pay attention to logistics and medical support.

Mr. Wang took the order and quickly organized a medical rescue team to shuttle between the ships to provide timely treatment for the injured crew members. At the same time, he also personally inspected the damage to the hull to ensure that the ship could continue to sail.

As time went by, the pirates' resistance became weaker and weaker. Under the leadership of General Li, the Ming sailors fought bravely and captured the pirate ships one by one. The pirates were either dead or injured, or abandoned their ships and escaped. The sea was littered with the wreckage of the pirate ships and floating supplies.

Zhu Han felt relieved when he saw this. He picked up the telescope and scanned the battlefield for the last time. After confirming that there were no pirate ships left, he finally gave the order to stop the attack.

"Pass the order, stop the shelling and clear the battlefield." Zhu Han's voice spread throughout the fleet through the horn.

Upon hearing this, the crew members put down their weapons and began to clean up the battlefield, collect spoils and treat the wounded. The sea gradually returned to calm, with only occasional cheers and busy figures reminding people that they had just experienced a thrilling battle.

Zhu Han stood on the deck, looking at the sunset in the distance and the gradually calm sea, his heart filled with emotion.

With the defeat of the pirates, the sea gradually returned to tranquility. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the sparkling sea, adding a bit of magnificence to this victory. Zhu Han stood on the deck, looking into the distance, his eyes flashing with determination and contemplation.

"Your Highness, we have won a great victory in this battle and all the pirates have been wiped out." General Li walked forward, his tone filled with pride and admiration.

Zhu Han nodded slightly and gave General Li an approving look: "General Li, you and your soldiers are brave and good at fighting. It is a blessing for our Ming Dynasty. This battle not only demonstrated the strength of our Ming Dynasty navy, but also protected the safety of the delegation."

General Li bowed and saluted: "I will go to the battle with all my strength as ordered. But, Your Majesty, what should we do next?"

Zhu Han pondered for a moment, and cast his gaze toward the distant horizon again: "Our mission this time is important, and we must not slack off because of a small victory. Pass the order down, let the crew take a short break, check the hull, replenish supplies, and prepare to continue moving forward."

Mr. Wang also stepped forward at this time, holding a map in his hand: "Your Majesty, according to our voyage plan, the next stop should be Borneo. There are abundant resources there, and we have had trade relations with the Ming Dynasty for a long time. Perhaps we can stop for a while and replenish some necessary supplies."

Zhu Han took the map, examined it carefully, and nodded in agreement: "Mr. Wang is right. Borneo is indeed a good supply point. Order all ships to prepare to go to Borneo."

As the order was issued, the crew members quickly took action, some checked the hull, some sorted out their equipment, and some began to prepare dinner. As night fell, the sea was brightly lit, and the Ming fleet continued to move forward in the night, heading straight for Borneo.

The next morning, when the first rays of sunlight penetrated the mist and shone on the sea, the Ming fleet had already approached the coastline of Borneo. In the distance, a small island covered with green trees loomed, like a paradise.

"Your Highness, Borneo is right in front of us." Mr. Wang pointed ahead, his tone filled with excitement.

Zhu Han held a telescope and carefully observed the situation on the island. He nodded and said, "Order the ships to slow down and stay alert. At the same time, send envoys to the island to seek communication and cooperation with the local tribes."

Soon, the envoys boarded Borneo on a small boat with Zhu Han's handwritten letter and gifts. After some negotiations, they successfully contacted the tribal leaders on the island and invited Zhu Han and his party to the island for exchanges.

Zhu Han led several of his trusted advisers to the land of Borneo. The island's beautiful scenery and fresh air made people feel relaxed and happy. The tribal leader warmly received them, and the two sides had a conversation under the shade of a spacious tree.

"Dear envoys from the Ming Dynasty, welcome to Borneo." The tribal leader said in not very fluent Chinese, with curiosity and friendliness flashing in his eyes.

Zhu Han smiled and returned the greeting: "Thank you for the hospitality, Chief. Our Ming Dynasty and Borneo have always been friendly. This visit is to strengthen trade between the two sides and to promote cultural exchanges and seek common development."

The tribal leader nodded in agreement: "What the Ming envoy said is very true. Our Borneo is rich in resources and has been trading with the Ming for a long time. If we can further strengthen cooperation, we will surely achieve mutual benefit and win-win results."

Zhu Han was delighted when he heard this and continued, "We also brought some gifts with us to show our Ming Dynasty's sincerity. At the same time, we also hope to understand the customs and practices of Borneo, learn together, and make progress together."

The tribal leader gladly accepted the gift and invited Zhu Han and his party to visit the island's unique architecture and natural landscape. The two sides exchanged each other's culture and customs in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, enhancing mutual understanding and friendship.

In the evening, Zhu Han and the tribal leaders held a grand banquet on the beach. The bonfire was burning, reflecting every smiling face. Zhu Han raised his glass to salute the tribal leaders: "May the friendship between Ming and Borneo be like this bonfire, burning forever."

The tribal leader also raised his glass in response: "May the Ming Dynasty and Borneo work together to create a better future."

At the banquet, the two sides not only tasted the specialties of Borneo, but also enjoyed wonderful folk dances and music performances. Amidst the laughter and joy, the flower of friendship between Daming and Borneo quietly blossomed. Late at night, Zhu Han stood by the sea, looking at the starry sky and the sparkling sea, his heart filled with emotion.

Zhu Han looked at the starry sky, with mixed emotions in his heart, including curiosity about the unknown world and expectations for the future of Ming Dynasty. He turned to the tribal leader beside him and said, "My Lord, during this visit to Borneo, we are deeply impressed by your enthusiasm and friendliness. The friendship between Ming Dynasty and Borneo will surely be as long-lasting as the sea."

The tribal leader smiled and responded in not-so-fluent Chinese: "Your Excellency, the Ming envoy is too kind. We, the people of Borneo, have always had deep respect for the Ming. May the friendship between our two places grow like the trees on this island, with deep roots and luxuriant leaves, and thrive."

Zhu Han nodded and smiled, and continued: "My Lord, in addition to strengthening trade and cultural exchanges, I also hope to cooperate with Borneo in the fields of education and medical care. Daming has rich educational resources and medical technology, which may be able to bring some help to your place."

A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the tribal leader. He said sincerely: "The proposal of the Ming envoy is a blessing for us in Borneo. If we can get the help of Ming, our people will be able to live a better life. We are very willing to carry out in-depth cooperation with Ming in these areas."

Zhu Han nodded with satisfaction, and he continued, "Master Chief, in order to promote the smooth progress of these cooperation projects, I suggest that both sides can send envoys to stay in each other's country for timely communication and cooperation."

The tribal leader's eyes sparkled with approval when he heard this: "The Ming envoy's suggestion is very pertinent. We are very willing to accept it. I will also report this to our king, and I believe he will also express his support for it."

Zhu Han smiled slightly and continued, "In addition, I also hope to build some schools and clinics in Borneo to provide better educational conditions for your children and better medical services for the people."

The tribal leader was deeply moved upon hearing this: "We, the people of Borneo, will always remember the kindness and generosity of the Ming envoys. Such cooperation will not only promote the development of our two places, but also deepen the emotional bond between us."

Zhu Han shook his head slightly, and said modestly: "You are too kind, Chief. Ming and Borneo are one family. It is our responsibility to help each other and develop together."

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As the night deepened, the conversation between the two sides became more in-depth. Zhu Han not only talked about the specific matters of cooperation, but also introduced some advanced technologies and cultural achievements of the Ming Dynasty to the tribal leader. The tribal leader also showed Zhu Han the unique customs and traditional culture of Borneo, which made Zhu Han have a deeper understanding and affection for this land.

Finally, when the banquet ended, the two sides had reached a number of cooperation intentions, laying a solid foundation for future friendly exchanges.

Zhu Han looked at the sea in the night, his heart full of expectations for the future. He turned to his staff member Mr. Wang and said, "Mr. Wang, this trip not only deepened our friendship with Borneo, but also established a good image for the Ming Dynasty overseas. Next, we need to continue exploring and find more opportunities to make friends with the Ming Dynasty."

Mr. Wang nodded in agreement, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "Your Highness is right. Our Ming Dynasty is well-known and will surely establish deep friendships with more countries. However, we may encounter more unknown challenges during the next voyage."

Zhu Han smiled slightly, his eyes firm: "Although there are many challenges, we, the people of the Ming Dynasty, are never afraid. As long as we are sincere and face them with wisdom and courage, we will be able to overcome all difficulties."

At this time, General Li, the commander in charge of navigation, stepped forward with a copy of the latest sea chart in his hand: "Your Majesty, based on the latest tide and wind direction forecasts, I suggest that we adjust our route and bypass this reef area to avoid any accidents."

Zhu Han took the chart, studied it carefully, and nodded in agreement: "General Li is right, safety first. Pass the order down and adjust the route to avoid the reef area."

As the route was adjusted, the fleet continued to sail forward. A few days later, they arrived at an unknown sea area. The sea surface was sparkling and there seemed to be several small islands looming in the distance.

Zhu Han stood on the deck, holding a telescope, and carefully observed the islands: "Those islands look quite mysterious. Maybe we can go up and explore them to see if there are any new discoveries."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Wang's eyes flashed with curiosity: "Your Majesty is right. Exploring the unknown is one of the purposes of our trip. However, we need to be careful so as not to disturb the local residents."

Zhu Han nodded and immediately gave the order: "Send a few small boats, bring gifts and a peaceful intention, and land to investigate first. General Li, this matter will be left to you."

General Li took the order and quickly organized a small team, carrying gifts and letters of credence, and sailed to the nearest island by boat. Soon, they successfully landed and had friendly exchanges with the residents on the island.

In the evening, General Li returned to the ship with several elders from the island. As soon as they landed, they could not wait to report the situation to Zhu Han.

"Your Highness, the island residents are very friendly and they warmly welcome us." General Li said with a smile on his face, "They claim to be the guardians of the island and have lived here for generations, isolated from the outside world. They were even more excited when they learned that we were envoys from the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Han was very pleased when he heard this: "It seems that we have made new friends. Do the elders have any special needs or wishes?"

An elderly elder stepped forward and said in not very fluent Chinese: "Dear envoy, we are grateful for the friendship and generosity of the Ming Dynasty. Although our island is rich in resources, we lack some advanced tools and knowledge. If the Ming Dynasty can give us help in this regard, we will be very grateful."

Zhu Han nodded, and had a plan in mind: "Don't worry, elder. The Ming Dynasty is willing to share prosperity with your island. We will send craftsmen and scholars to teach skills and knowledge to help your island develop."

Upon hearing this, the elder's eyes sparkled with tears of gratitude: "We will always remember the kindness of the Ming Dynasty. May our friendship be as eternal as this sea water."

As the exchanges deepened, the two sides reached a number of cooperation intentions. Zhu Han decided to build a trading post on the island for long-term exchanges and cooperation. At the same time, he also promised to send a medical team to provide medical assistance to the residents on the island.

As night fell, the sea was dotted with stars, and the Ming fleet continued to sail in a friendly atmosphere. Zhu Han stood on the deck, looking at the starry sky in the distance, his heart full of emotion: "During this voyage, we not only explored the unknown world, but also made countless friends. The reputation and friendship of the Ming Dynasty will spread all over the world with our journey." (End of this chapter)