The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Yan Chengjin was slightly surprised.

When we walked to the port, a six-masted white-sailed ship was slowly approaching the port.

Afraid that Yan Chengjin would not believe it, Zhang Xian solemnly said: "Sir Yan, I only saw clearly that it hit the rocks..."

The six-masted ship showed no sign of stopping and broke through the water towards the largest pier.

Even as a ghost, Gao Feng recognized Yan Chengjin, and with just a glance, he knew it was the dog official.

I have been wandering at sea for more than a year, thinking about this figure all the time.

It was like a nightmare, more terrifying than the huge waves.

"We need to see His Highness soon."

The Superintendent of Ceremonies has a big clang, which is used to keep track of the number of eunuchs in the palace.

After leaving the court for more than a year, I am afraid that he has already been removed from the Supervisor of Ceremonies and has become a fugitive wanted by Dongchang.

The ship docked next to the dock, and the sailors worked together to lift the yellow ladder and lower it to the dock.

Gao Feng patted his face, forced out a smile, and walked down: "I miss Master Yan. I recognized him on the boat just now."

This was naturally a lie, and Yan Chengjin couldn't help but be wary.

Among the Eight Tigers, the most savvy person is Liu Jin, followed by Gao Feng.

Because Zhang Yong was stupid, he was used by Li Dongyang and others to bring down Liu Jin, so his reputation ranked second to Liu Jin.

Gao Feng's IQ, he went alone and came back with a boatload of people, which shows that he knows that unity is strength.

"I heard that your ship ran aground?"

"My slave has something that is waterproof." Gao Feng hurriedly ordered people to carry down eight large barrels and opened one of them: "My slave is using this thing to repair the holes in the boat."

Is this...asphalt?

Yan Chengjin looked at the large dark barrel, which was well sealed.

There is a natural asphalt lake in America.

Gao Feng took a boat to America?

Yan Chengjin thought for a long time before asking: "Where did it come from?"

"My slave originally wanted to go north, but isn't the Tatar area unsafe? My slave and Qiu Ju changed directions and went to the sea. When they reached the easternmost point, they found a big lake full of this mud, so they got a dozen barrels of it. , for ship repairs.”

Gao Feng carefully looked at Yan Chengwen and said with a smile, "Is this slave the first to come back?"

Yan Chengjin shook his head: "Liu Jin has been back a long time ago, twice."

Gao Feng looked stiff.

It was actually Liu Jin, that dead eunuch. Even in the East Palace, Liu Jin had to address him as Brother Feng.

The smile on Gao Feng's face did not diminish and he said: "When will Master Yan bring this slave into the palace to see His Highness? With my current status, I am afraid that I will not be able to enter the palace."

Dong Wen and others focused their eyes on Yan Chengjin.

Yan Chengjin had long noticed the people around Gao Feng.

Especially the two people in front are about the same age as Li Dongyang, with handsome faces, fair hair, and beautiful black and shiny beards.

The experience taught by Wang Shouren's investigation of things can be seen at a glance, and it is not a follower.

He doesn't look like a sailor, but looks like a minister serving as an official in the court. He feels the same as Han Wen and others wearing Confucian clothes.

"When did I say that I would take you to see the prince?"

"This..." Gao Feng was speechless.

Yan Chengjin, a bitch, wanted to kill him, but he smiled bitterly and did not dare to refute.

If he could not get the protection of the prince, he would be seeking death if he returned to the palace.

Yan Chengjin got on the sedan, only to find that the pedestrian was following behind.

It's understandable if you're on the same road, but if you follow him to the Yamen, it's suspicious.

"Who is that outside the Yamen?"

Soon, the Yamen servant ran back and said: "It's an envoy from Ryukyu. He said he wants to see Mr. Yan."

Although there is no clear time for the Ming Dynasty to pay tribute, it is usually chosen after October, and it is only June now.

After thinking about it for a while, Yan Chengjin decided to meet him.

Not long after, the Yamen servant came in with two people. The two stood in the hall and bowed slightly to the man wearing a human muzzle on the Yamen desk.

Dong Min bowed respectfully and said, "I am Dong Min, the official official of Ryukyu. Please ask Master Yan to petition the Ming Emperor for permission to meet the emperor."

Emperor Hongzhi didn't just see him whenever he wanted, nor did he just pay tribute.

Usually it is handled by the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple. For a small country like Ryukyu, you can leave after paying the tribute.

Yan Chengjin came all the way to Daming and was so eager to see His Majesty that Yan Chengjin was a little curious: "What are you doing to see His Majesty?"

Dong Wen looked at each other with another old Confucian scholar.

The old Confucian scholar bowed slightly to Yan Chengjin: "The Ming Dynasty can borrow troops from North Korea to attack the Jurchens, and the Ming Dynasty can also ask the Ming Dynasty to borrow troops from the Ryukyu Kingdom to attack the Satsuma Kingdom."

According to historical records, now is the time when King Shangzhen of Zhongshan is preparing his troops to attack Kume Island.

Many people in later generations have misunderstood Ryukyu, thinking that Ryukyu is the Basho Island where the chicken coop is located.

In fact, Basho Island is only one of the Ryukyu islands. In addition, there are many small countries such as Kume Island and Satsuma Country.

Among the small countries in Ryukyu, the strongest are the so-called Ryukyu and the Satsuma Kingdom.

Yan Chengjin vaguely remembered that Ryukyu was destroyed by the Satsuma clan.

Satsuma Domain was the name given to Satsuma Kingdom after the island country invaded and occupied it during the Muromachi Shogunate period.

With the help of the Ming Dynasty's military strength, Ryukyu can confront Satsuma.

However, without the Ming Emperor's summons, they could not even see the Emperor's face, let alone ask His Majesty to borrow troops.

However, with His Majesty's tendency to save money and waste, he will not borrow troops.

Although Dong Min didn't say anything, Yan Chengjin already had an insight into the overall situation based on the historical data he knew.

"How did you know my name?"

This is what Yan Chengjin cares about most.

An envoy on Bajiao Island actually knew his name.

It’s scary to think about it!

Dong Wen bowed slightly: "It was Eunuch Gao who said that. Along the way, I learned a lot about you and the prince from you."

Gao Feng had been expelled from the palace and lost his previous power. He also coveted a large ship from Ryukyu and spent a lot of money. This revenge must be avenged!

Zhang Xian sighed secretly, Gao Feng will not live long.

Yan Chengjin frowned slightly and said to Zhang Xian beside him: "Gao Feng hired a ship to go out to sea privately, violating the Ming Dynasty's maritime ban. He was imprisoned in the Metropolitan Procuratorate. This official will personally execute him."

Zhang Xian's face was stiff, and he whispered to Yan Chengjin: "Sir, there is no such article in the Ming Dynasty law."

Violating the maritime ban can be fined in silver, but not killed.

"I will write it later."

Suddenly, Dong Wen felt extremely nervous.

Yan Chengjin cast a vigilant look at him again: "You have colluded with Gao Fengkaihai, and you are also imprisoned and will be dealt with on a later day."

"Sir, you can't imprison us..."

Killing a Ryukyu envoy will definitely be punished by the court.

But now it is completely different to collude with Gao Fengkaihai.

Yan Chengjin didn't care.

The yamen runners dragged him down and imprisoned him.

In the dead of night, the prisoners in the prison were dazed and sleeping. Liangxiang had no curfew and was very noisy.

Dong Wen bowed to the old scholar and said respectfully: "Yan Chengjin dared to detain the king. Report to the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty and he will be executed."

The old scholar sat upright on the straw mat. He was the most diligent king in the history of Ryukyu, Shang Zhen.

"I have established the taxation system, administrative divisions, and recovered lost territory, but I am far behind the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty."

The king cannot leave Shuri Castle, but the Ming Dynasty has suddenly become strong, and he wants to come and see for himself how Emperor Hongzhi governs the country.

He is not worried about his current situation. With his wisdom, he will not be trapped here for long.

The next morning, Yan Chengjin was in the hall of the Censorate, and Gao Feng was below him: "Draw the nautical map."

"Let me see your highness, and I will draw it."