The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Jiang Mian was always a little confused. He always felt something was strange when the new emperor and Yan Chengjin sang the same tune.

The emperor knew but didn't mention it, which meant he was indulgent. I'll take a look at it for now.

The gentlemen looked at it intently, and they probably had the same idea in their hearts.

"Your son can issue an order that the Ming Dynasty and the Tang and Song countries pay tribute and trade ironware for spices."

Zhu Houzhao had seen the map of the Tang and Song countries. Lao Gao said that the Tang and Song countries lacked armor and weapons. In the past, Lao Gao used silver to purchase them and then sent them to the Tang and Song countries.

Wang Shouren used these weapons and armor to expand the territory of the Tang and Song countries.

The emperor Hongzhi frowned slightly and listened quietly for a moment, but he felt that he was too excited to calm down.

Yan Chengjin noticed the change in the emperor's expression: I want to get it for free.

"The Tang and Song countries have spices?"

The gentlemen didn't say anything, but they widened their eyes, and their almost inaudible long breathing became a little heavier.

The hope in my heart is placed on the Tang and Song countries.

I have been paying tribute for a long time, but I have never heard of spices there.

After thinking for a while, Zhu Houzhao did not answer directly, but ordered Gu Dayong to invite Concubine Liu Shu.

The harem cannot discuss politics, let alone enter the court.

However, the gentlemen could not care so much.

Concubine Liu Shu entered the palace as an envoy, and today, let's just treat her as an envoy.

"Tang and Song and the surrounding barbarians do have a lot of spices. Unlike the Ming Dynasty, Tang and Song do not have much food and crops." Concubine Liu Shu said.

The Ming Dynasty had food but no spices, while Tang and Song had spices but no food.

The emperor and the gentlemen did not know much about Tang and Song. At this moment, they finally believed what Zhu Houzhao said, but everyone was still like in a dream.

Although it was approaching October, the gentlemen still felt chilly in the cool breeze even though they were wearing warm cotton clothes.

Thinking of the previous trade of ironware between Tang and Song and Daming, but being ruthlessly rejected by them...

"Spices are more expensive than ironware, how can they be willing to exchange?"

If the king has a brain, he should not exchange it, right?

After hearing this, everyone was thoughtful. The officials who had previously despised Tang and Song gradually became solemn.

"My son's name as a mighty general is known far and wide in the Western Regions. I only need a letter of proclamation and an imperial edict. I am not afraid that Tang and Song will not exchange it." Zhu Houzhao looked at the officials around him happily and began to show off.

"..."Yan Chengjin.

The gentlemen were filled with excitement and expectation. Concubine Liu Shu was a princess there!

...

Arag, the morning light gradually rose.

A thin figure was lying on the thatch, subconsciously turned over, and fell asleep again.

A few days after arriving here, Qian Ning was inexplicably poisoned and almost died.

I remember that he ate the steamed buns handed over by Liu Jin.

Fortunately, Lord Wang saved his life.

At this time, there were sounds of wheels rolling and iron colliding outside the house. It was the special caravan that went to Daming for trade.

Qian Ning hurriedly got up and went to open the door in his slippers.

"Is Lord Wang in the mansion?"

"Yes"

This was originally a prince's mansion, used as Wang Shouren's residence. Usually, Liu Yangzheng and Yan Song discussed matters here.

As for the royal family of Delhi Sultan, they were secluded in a palace, enjoying wine and meat every day, which was very comfortable.

The more than 300,000 soldiers and horses led by King Ning have all been included in Wang Shouren's command, and as the capital camp of Tang and Song, they are guarding outside the city.

Zhu Gongluo walked into the main hall with the letter, and Wang Shouren also put down the book.

"Lord Yan's letter."

The two sat down together. Without Wang Shouren's instructions, Liu Jin had sent people to invite Yan Song and Liu Yangzheng, and then brought up a few plates of freshly prepared side dishes.

Zhu Gongyang said: "Lord Yan asked us to supervise the construction of a large ship and go to the East with the court."

"But now, the Turks in the north have not been pacified, how can we build ships by labor, and we don't have engineers as skilled as those in Liangxiang." Yan Song frowned slightly.

Wang Shouren sat on a stool, took Zhu Gongyang's letter, read it from beginning to end, and carefully looked at every word.

In such a hurry, we can only rob the French merchant ships.

In the port of Tang Song, there are many large ships of French buying spices.

"The new emperor wants Liu to accompany him back to Beijing."

Wang Shouren noticed the eyes of Yan Song and others, nodded and said: "Yes, the new emperor already knows about this."

Liu Jin's hand shaking suddenly when pouring tea, thinking that he would never be able to return to the court in this life, but this time...

Gu Dayong is dead, he dared to take our position as the eunuch in charge of the seal!

Qian Ning on the side did not dare to approach Liu Jin.

He was imprisoned here for fear of leaking the secrets of Tang and Song. Hearing it now means that he can also return to Beijing.

"Brother Xiaoqiang, let's go back together?"

...

Three months passed in a flash.

Hong Yuan, the Minister of the Honglu Temple, led the delegation to travel with a letter of proclamation and an imperial decree.

If Tang and Song do not pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty, read the letter of proclamation.

Cabinet, duty room.

"Yuan Xiu of Huai'an Prefecture sent a memorial, and the Qingjiang Shipyard has supervised the construction of 100 blessing ships, 80 horse ships, and 60 passenger ships..."

Jiang Mian raised the memorial in his hand, squinting slightly as if he could not see clearly.

"So, the big ship has been supervised and built, and it is close to the time to go to sea. The candidate for this trip to Dongyang should be recommended."

The faces of the gentlemen were serious. Those who went to the East were usually people trusted by the emperor.

That is, eunuchs, such as Sanbao eunuch.

But now the eunuchs have been weakened by Yan Chengjin to be as weak as pigs and dogs. It is already good enough to be able to manage the palace's offerings.

If you want to send a minister, it must be an official position of third grade or above, which means you have to choose among the six ministries.

In just one brief memorial, Zhu Gong has already predicted a lot.

Yan Chengjin said nothing. My father had just returned victoriously from Guangdong and Guangxi. He was the most suitable to go to Japan, and I was afraid he would be recommended by the princes.

Crossing the Pacific Ocean carries many risks.

Unlike fighting in the offshore, the Pacific Ocean is surrounded by a vast sea, and there is no reference object. The only way to determine the direction is to judge the celestial phenomena and the compass based on the Yin and Yang Guan.

There are only a dozen small islands that can provide fresh water and food, and large ships may not be able to find them.

Moreover, the gathering of people on board ships is prone to disease outbreaks.

"My father is ill and may not be able to go to sea."

When the princes heard this, their expressions became strange. They thought that the person recommended was Yan Kesong.

But this guy spoke up first to stop their thoughts.

"This matter costs a lot of money. Lord Yan Kesong is a talented person. Lord Yan Chengjin should not talk about it."

Jiang Mian knew what Yan Chengjin was up to, so he added this.

A quarter of an hour later, when they went to the Wenhua Palace to discuss the matter, the princes mentioned the matter in front of the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi also felt that Yan Kesong was suitable. He glanced to the left and saw Yan Chengjin's wrinkled face.

"Whether the Yan Qing family can find the Golden State overseas depends on this trip, so don't talk lightly."

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi spoke slowly, with a hint of persuasion.

Yan Chengjin raised his eyes slightly and looked directly into the eyes of the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi, trying hard to make the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi feel a little guilty.

"My father was wounded in the naval battle of Tuen Mun. This trip is far out to sea, and I am afraid he will die on the spot.

It is not a pity to die, but I am afraid that at that time, there will be no one to control the ships of the imperial court, and everything will be in chaos.

I was afraid of spoiling the great emperor's good deeds, so I didn't recommend my father. "

Seeing Yan Chengjin's vow, the princes' faces trembled slightly.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi also fell silent and looked sideways at Xiao Jing beside him: "Send the imperial doctor to Yan Mansion to have a look."

"..." Yan Chengjin.