The Ming Dynasty: Zhu Biao's daughter ran away from her arranged marriage, terrifying Zhu Di.

Looking at Zhu Di, who was on the verge of emotional collapse.

After much deliberation.

Zheng He finally steeled himself and knelt down before Zhu Di.

"His Majesty!"

"There are some things I didn't want to say, but now that we're going to sea, it concerns the fate of the nation."

"Then this servant will have to tell you!"

Zheng He's words brought Zhu Di's devastated emotions back to reality.

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Zhu Di seemed to have guessed what Zheng He wanted to say.

An expression of understanding appeared on his face.

"Going to sea is not the same as leading troops into battle."

"Tens of thousands of people were adrift at sea."

"The only thing that kept them going was the belief that they could get home alive!"

"We, the servants and all the soldiers on board, were born as citizens of the Ming Dynasty, and we will die as ghosts of the Ming Dynasty."

"We would never attempt to establish ourselves as kings overseas!"

"Even remote and impoverished overseas territories are certainly not capable of supporting a fleet, let alone carving out overseas lands!"

Zheng He's words were quite cryptic.

But it's also very straightforward.

There are people in the court who are trying to sabotage him!

Of course, this is no one else's fault.

Ultimately, the cause of this matter can be traced back to the famous Battle of Zhengcunba during the Jingnan Rebellion.

This battle.

It was a crucial battle for the Han King's faction in the court to establish their reputation and make a name for themselves.

Like Zheng He, Prince Zhu Gaoxu of Han, Duke Qiu Fu of Qi, and Marquis Zheng Heng of Wu'an all distinguished themselves in this battle.

That's why.

For a considerable period of time, Zheng He was also regarded as the third most important figure in the Han King's faction.

He was second only to Qiu Fu, the Duke of Qi.

What's worse is that it's not just the people in the Crown Prince's residence who think this way.

Even the people in the Prince of Han's mansion thought so.

Because of this relationship, going overseas will inevitably face a lot of external interference.

The fleet had to be crammed with a large number of Zhu Gaoxu and Qiu Fu's former subordinates.

And whenever the Han King and the Crown Prince's faction reached a critical moment in their struggle.

The Crown Prince's residence will issue another proclamation.

Zheng He was dispatched to the seas to proclaim his message to the world.

Once the fighting had nearly ended, an urgent proclamation would be issued, summoning Zheng He to return to port.

To date, Zheng He has already made one voyage to the East and one voyage to the West.

Each overseas assignment was starting to look promising.

The imperial edict ordering the return voyage was about to descend from the heavens.

Zheng He's words were both a declaration of loyalty and a way of distancing himself from the various factions within the court.

At the same time, it was also a hint to Zhu Di.

If we want to successfully expand overseas, then...

We must cut off the pull from the imperial court.

"Don't worry about this."

"I will take care of it for you."

He wondered what kind of quality his two sons were.

Zhu Di was aware of this.

The Crown Prince and the Prince of Han may still have some brotherly affection.

However, the officials from the Crown Prince's residence and the Prince of Han's residence had long since reached a point of irreconcilable conflict.

In this situation.

Those who sit in high positions have no say in what they do or don't do.

Where are Wang Jinghong and the others now?

Zhu Di looked up and glanced at Zheng He.

Zheng He paused for a moment, then said, "They were all alone and helpless in Jinling."

"I am a person without roots, yet Your Majesty has bestowed upon me such a large mansion."

Therefore, they will all temporarily reside at my home.

Zhu Di nodded.

"Issue a decree: I will accompany you back now."

"Let's talk this out face-to-face!"

"At this time of year."

"Who dares to interfere with our seafaring activities!"

"Whoever did that will be the eternal sinner of my Great Ming Dynasty!"

These words were spoken.

Zheng He was completely stunned.

His original intention was simply to have Zhu Di give the Prince of Han and the Crown Prince a warning.

We should ask both groups to try their best not to cause any obstacles in our voyage.

But he didn't expect it.

Zhu Di was actually prepared to go directly to support him!

"Your subject obeys!"

Overwhelmed with gratitude, Zheng He was also afraid that Zhu Di might change his mind.

He simply kowtowed on the ground.

He turned and headed towards the side hall.

……

—Thump!

—Thump!

—Thump!

It was already half an hour into the evening.

Three long, melodious chimes suddenly rang out in the Forbidden City.

The Meridian Gate, the Chengtian Gate, and the Daming Gate were opened in turn.

A grand procession assembled at the Meridian Gate and set off.

In the Five Military Offices and the Six Ministries, many officials were discussing the details of the reform.

They all walked out of the government office with completely bewildered expressions.

They watched as Zhu Di's imperial carriage exited through Chengtian Gate and headed straight for Zheng He's residence.

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

"..."

Amidst shouts of "Long live the Emperor!"

Zhu Di, unusually, pulled Zheng He along and stood directly in front of the imperial carriage.

This was solely to ensure that all the soldiers, civilians, and officials in the city could clearly see it.

Zheng He was a man of Zhu Di.

Not a princeling.

It's definitely not the Han King Party!

They arrived at Zheng He's doorstep.

On the imperial carriage, Zhu Di suddenly spoke.

"Zheng He, the Grand Eunuch of the Directorate of Palace Attendants, and all officials who went to sea, step forward to receive my decree!"

The words fell.

Wang Jinghong and the others who were kneeling at Zheng He's door immediately shivered.

Zheng He, who was on the imperial carriage, also leaped down and knelt down before Zhu Di along with everyone else.

"I now order you to go out to sea on my behalf, to inspect the four seas, and to draw a complete map of the world."

"This painting concerns the fate of the nation, the state, and the fortunes and misfortunes of future generations."

"This is truly a plan for the long term!"

"All regulations shall be implemented in accordance with the Datong Calendar!"

"If this picture is not completed in a day, then your work will not be completed in a day."

"Even if one day Heaven does not grant me a long life, and I pass away as a guest of honor."

"You too must obey my dying wish!"

"Only when the map is completed can we return!"

He finished speaking.

Zhu Di raised his hand.

Followed by.

Then a huge blank map was carried with great effort by two eunuchs to Zheng He's doorstep.

In addition to writing the eight characters "大明四海坤舆全图" (Complete Map of the Four Seas of the Ming Dynasty) at the top of the map,

The rest of the space is blank.

This is more than just a map.

It is also a powerful and authoritative tool.

It was Zhu Di's trust in Zheng He.

As long as this image exists.

The Ming Dynasty's fleet then had the confidence to say "no" to the Ministry of War.

"The Three Treasures!"

"The naval warships that our Great Ming Dynasty has built with the full strength of the nation are now in your hands!"

"remember."

"I do not believe in the images on the sky."

"I only believe the pictures you brought back for me!"

Even though I had prepared myself mentally long ago.

But when Zheng He heard that "all regulations should be based on the Datong Calendar", he was shocked.

I still couldn't help but shed tears.

The Great Unification Calendar.

This refers to the calendar used by Zhu Yuanzhang when he ordered Xu Da to launch a northern expedition, thus restoring the Han dynasty.

This is more than just a wall calendar.

It also specified how farmers in the Ming Dynasty should cultivate the land, weave cloth, raise silkworms, and reel silk.

It is a true national treasure and the foundation of the nation.

According to the standards for the establishment of the Datong Calendar.

After Zheng He returned the nautical charts to the Ministry of War.

The Ministry of War, the Censorate, the Five Armies Offices, the Ministry of Rites, the Imperial Observatory, and even the Ministry of Personnel's Performance Evaluation Department.

Each of them must send separate specialists to conduct on-site surveys at sea to verify the authenticity of the nautical charts.

One to two to go.

The Ming Dynasty was bound to establish a large number of permanent footholds overseas.

Wait until that time.

Officials of the Ming Dynasty would go overseas to explore, soldiers would accompany the officials to protect them, and merchants would accompany the soldiers to make money overseas.

And so many Han Chinese would marry and have children overseas, establishing families and careers.

It is called drawing.

It was truly about pioneering new territory!