The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

Chapter 555 The Missing Navy Officer of Ming Dynasty

Anania's eyes dodged a little.

She is in a very complicated mood now, she wants to make King Zhan look bad through Concubine Daming Yue, and at the same time, as a person of Zhan, she doesn't want to suffer too much loss of Zhancheng Kingdom's interests.

After all, she is now considered to be of the royal family of Champa, and she is of the same origin as General Luo Kai.

Luo Kai claimed to be queen, and her family's life became better and better.

Just remembering what Concubine Yue said to her on the treasure ship, she finally chose to avoid King Zhan's eyes.

"Thank you, Concubine Yue, the little girl disappeared a few days ago, and the king sent people to look for it, but it's not easy to find someone in this vast sea."

"Fortunately, the little girl's life should not be lost. It just so happened that she met a noble person, so she survived."

There are still a few smart ministers around King Zhan.

An elderly minister sitting next to King Zhan spoke a few words in King Zhan's ear, and King Zhan stood up and bowed to Concubine Yue to thank him.

Such situations are now the best measures to deal with the current situation.

Chen Muyue frowned, looked at the veteran, and didn't intend to confront him.

Instead, he asked immediately; "I heard that King Zhan followed the order of His Royal Highness, Grandson of the Ming Dynasty, and ceded the city of Wuli to His Highness Huangsun Yunqi as an overseas vassal state."

"I don't know what you are doing with King Zhan's preparations for Wuli City. This time when you return to Annan, you must pass by Wuli. I want to see it too."

In the beginning, Chen Muyue actually wanted to use Ananya's identity to make a fuss.

But after thinking about it, I feel that this is not appropriate.

Anania will eventually go to Daming, and at that time, she can be considered a sister.

Although His Highness the grandson had no interest, Chen Muyue knew very well that there was no possibility of a grandson concubine like Ye Yueqing.

Although I said that I was lucky enough to be blessed by His Highness the Grandson, this time the extravagance was enough, but I knew the actual situation in my heart.

It's better to talk about it here in Wuli City.

After these words came out, the faces of the ministers in the palace, including King Zhan, changed drastically.

What they were most worried about finally came.

Conventionally speaking, such things as ceding the city are of course transferring the population, food, and wealth in the city in advance, and even leaving some difficult problems to solve.

This is also a well-established practice.

Wuli City had suffered the baptism of the war with Annan before. It was originally planned to be built, but it has not yet started.

It happened to be the arrival of the imperial edict of the grandson of Ming Dynasty, and in the end Wu Li was chosen.

But now that Concubine Daming Yue proposed to take a look, it was obviously to make Champa hemorrhage.

There is nothing wrong with Concubine Yue, but the Ming army following her is a big problem.

If there are any conflicts inspired by this, the current Champa will not be able to stand it.

King Zhan obviously had no experience in dealing with this matter, so he didn't know how to answer at the moment.

It was still the old minister who was steady and said a few words in King Zhan's ear.

Only then did King Zhan suddenly realize.

Then he replied: "It's a bit late today, the concubine Yue is bumpy all the way on the sea, it's better to rest earlier."

"This Wuli country can be visited at any time. When the concubine Yue returns to Annan, the king will definitely accompany her in person."

When it came to this point, Chen Muyue naturally didn't say anything more.

What follows is singing and dancing, and the guests enjoy themselves.

However, the real thing, of course, is achieved at night.

The apse of the palace.

King Zhan paced back and forth anxiously, looking at the door from time to time.

Finally, I heard footsteps coming from outside.

The door opened, and it was the old minister who kept whispering to King Zhan during the day.

"What's the matter?" Zhan Wang couldn't wait to ask in Zhancheng language.

After saluting, the veteran replied, "The appetite over there is really too great. The meaning of the concubine Yue is that we should return all the land that we have occupied Annan."

"Otherwise, she will take Daming's army to see Wuli's current situation with her own eyes."

"Concubine Yue also said that these are His Royal Highness's relatives, and they support His Highness the most. If there are any changes, she cannot control them."

Hearing this, King Zhan was extremely angry.

But there was no countermeasure in my mind, and I could only ask; "Then what should we do, should we promise him?"

"This was fought by my father with great difficulty. How many soldiers have been lost, and now they are just sent out for nothing."

When the old minister heard this, he didn't say much.

What is your father?

It was just a general who wanted to usurp the throne.

It's just that the words are true, it was indeed captured by the soldiers of Champa.

At this moment, the old minister knew very clearly that King Zhan didn't disagree, but that there was no step down.

Immediately persuaded: "Although those places are currently owned by me in Zhancheng, the people living there are mostly Annan people. Not to mention the frequent turmoil, there has not been any taxation."

"Even if it is returned, for us in Champa, it will remove the burden. It is not a fertile land over there."

"I account for a large number of people entering the sea, and most of the income comes from maritime trade."

"Now that His Royal Highness the Emperor of Ming Dynasty has gone to Wuli, it is equivalent to a natural barrier between Zhancheng and Annan."

"In the future, the sea trade will prevail and the country will be stable. This is a great opportunity for the development of Champa."

Hearing these words, King Zhan's expression calmed down.

However, he didn't express his opinion immediately, instead he showed a thoughtful look.

There is a saying that the cub sells Ye Tian's heart, but to Zhan Wang, those places don't care much at all.

He cares more about his face.

"Concubine Yue can say that if I return those places, what good will she have for me?"

Zhanwang Chaduo asked.

A sigh flashed in the old minister's eyes.

These words came out of King Zhan's mouth, and it seemed extremely useless.

Thinking back to Cha Ye back then, if he had come to be the king of this city, it might be completely different from what it is now.

"Concubine Yue means that she can propose to King Annan that I, Zhancheng, and Annan sign a ten-year peace agreement under the witness of the Ming army."

"For ten years, there will be no war, and the border affairs will be negotiated and handled. Anyone who violates the law will be judged by the court to uphold justice."

The old minister said.

King Zhan finally heard the result he wanted most, and he said with joy in his eyes; "Okay, I will reply to Concubine Yue, and this king has agreed."

Chen Muyue's response to King Zhan has already been grasped.

After all, as Princess Annan, she is very familiar with some political compromises.

Although I have never participated in it because of my female body, but there are some things, how can I completely avoid it when I am in it.

"Xiaoqing, is everything ready for General Jin?"

Chen Muyue asked.

Xiaoqing replied, "Don't worry, ma'am, General Jin has come to report and everything is ready."

Chen Muyue nodded, and then said: "That is to inform Cao Qianhu that I will leave for Annan tomorrow."

Xiaoqing bowed and said, "Good lady."

The Cao Qianhu mentioned by Chen Muyue is Cao Bing, the eldest son of Jingchuan Hou Cao Zhen.

It was one of the first five thousand households of Xuanjiawei.

Now he is in charge of the Xuanjia Guards, and he is the one who came to protect Chen Muyue.

The sailors at Jinkaishan naturally wouldn't say they followed Chen Muyue to Annan, but after Chen Muyue arrived and set off, they diverted to the Annan Wharf.

The next day, watching Concubine Yue's frame leave.

King Zhan breathed a sigh of relief.

After the Ming army left, the palace returned to its previous appearance.

The meeting this time was extremely shocking to King Zhan, and even the ministers, nobles, and common people in the entire city of Champa.

Although it was only a short two days, the mighty posture of the Ming army will definitely affect this generation.

however.

It's not that simple.

On the third day, it was supposed to be the day when the Daming Navy set off.

A message came to Champa Palace.

King Zhan, who heard the news, didn't even care about his manners, and asked directly: "What are you talking about, three soldiers of the Daming Navy are missing?"

Now, something really went wrong.

In this day and age, three soldiers don't mean anything, but this is Ming's soldiers, so it's completely different.

If these three soldiers could not be found, then why would the Daming Navy simply give up.

As a result, Champa hemorrhage is inevitable.

After only a moment of mental shock, King Zhan realized that this must be an excuse for the Daming Navy to take advantage of this opportunity to make another profit from Zhancheng.

I promised Concubine Yue too happily.

Just after the tiger was driven away, the wolf came again.

However, the Daming Navy without the restraint of Concubine Yue made King Zhan even more timid.

For Champa, the huge annual trade volume at sea is the most important tax in the country. If the Daming Navy interferes with the shipping route, Champa will inevitably bear huge losses.

Not only can't offend the Daming Navy, but it has to be even more flattering.

When he saw the treasure ship of the Ming Dynasty, King Zhan knew very well in his heart that the future of the sea must be decided by the Navy of the Ming Dynasty.

During the recent period, King Zhan could clearly feel that there are more and more merchants in Daming.

The lifting of the sea ban, coupled with the support of the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty, indicates that the sea trade will be more prosperous in the future, and it also means that the taxation of Champa will become more and more abundant.

After thinking about this, King Zhan bit his teeth and said, "Go talk to the commander of the Daming Navy and see what kind of conditions they want to propose."

"If it's not too much, then promise him all."

After speaking to the trusted veteran, King Zhan paused and continued; "Prepare a few generous gifts for the commander of the navy who is coming now, including the deputy commander and others."

"Prepare a lot of ebony, Jialan incense, Guanyin bamboo, and Jiangzhen incense, which are special products of our country, and send them over."

Under Zhan Wang's order, these gifts were naturally prepared quickly.

From the side of Wanggong Avenue, several carriages slowly walked towards the pier with the sincerity of occupying the king.

Since the arrival of the Daming Navy, the entire pier has been forcibly closed, and no matter how anxious the businessman is, he has not received any instructions to leave.

The ships that came to Champa were also detained at the same time, and they were not allowed to leave, and their cargo was not allowed to disembark.

This is a great loss for Champa's maritime trade.

But this is the Great Ming Navy, businessmen from all over the world are complaining in their hearts, but they dare not say it out of their mouths.

The towering treasure ship alone will deter any thoughtful person.

My own sea boat is next to the Daming Treasure Ship, so it is like a child's toy.

If you encounter them at sea, you can easily destroy all enemies without artillery.

"As expected, Commander Jin is right. This King Zhan is really eager to send gifts."

"But it's true, although we are not very good in Daming, grandma doesn't hurt, and uncle doesn't love, but in this sea, there is no fleet that dares to compete with my Daming navy."

"Is Zhan Wang still obedient? The four carriages must look like a lot of good things."

A Baihu in charge of security said with a smile to the Baihu next to him.

The other hundred households heard the words and said, "No matter how many things there are, it has nothing to do with you and me. You still think it is the same as before. Now His Royal Highness has ordered that any money collected by the army must be confiscated first, and everything will be completed." Let’s talk about rewards later.”

"Commander Jin won such a lucrative job, so how dare he make any troubles? In our navy, there are quite a few talents from the Military Academy. If there is any disturbance, we can't hide it from His Royal Highness."

"As long as there is news of impeachment, Commander Kim is at the end."

The previous hundred households suddenly sighed and said: "It's different now, I used to take it by myself, but now there are so many rules, no one dares to be casual."

The sailor.

Zhu Ying is more convenient for reform.

After all, although the Daming navy has always had a high record, but as far as the Daming army is concerned, its status is not high, and it even has the title of Qingshui Yamen.

Ming Dynasty had almost no foreign naval battles, and coupled with the ban on Shanghai, there was really no time to do it, and there was no money to be made.

It was from the conquest of the Wa Kingdom that it was truly tough.

Until the sea ban was lifted, Zhu Ying encouraged shipbuilding and sea trade, but there was hope.

Prior to this, Zhu Ying's reform of the entire navy was more straightforward.

Of course, this also has a lot to do with the current increase in the navy's military pay. On this basis, the reform has proceeded extremely smoothly.

The ethos of the navy is still simple, not as exaggerated as that of the army, and many soldiers accept it very well.

Four carriages full of gifts were delivered to the main ship after a simple inquiry.

Jin Kaishan ordered the soldiers to open it, and saw a dazzling array of rare commodities.

It is no exaggeration to say that these goods are worth at least [-] treasures when they are transported to the capital of the Ming Dynasty.

"Just this little thing, I just want to send us away. It seems that King Zhan still hasn't figured out the situation."

"Every one of our Ming soldiers is extremely precious, how can it be measured by money."

"Send a letter to Zhanwang, the general will take the money, it is regarded as the military pay for our army to stay, but the three missing soldiers must be found."

"Live to see people, die to see corpses."

(End of this chapter)