Steam Daming: Stop calling me to supervise the country

In the dark dungeon, Wang Baoyu opened his eyes and looked at the dark and damp walls.The smelly ground was pitted, and some people's excrement and urine were mixed with some blood, and the smell was extremely unpleasant.

At this time, his eyes were empty, as if he had lost hope, and he was locked in a dark cell, and he knew that he would never get out in this life.

As a former great pirate, he dominated the sea and even briefly occupied the Zhoushan Island of Daming. Wang Baoyu's fierce reputation is known to everyone in the sea, but now he has been caught and trapped here. There is no light in the prison.

Zhu Zhanqian set up the Dongying Basic Development Fund in Dongying, and distributed money to all Dongying people. The condition is that they must be criminals who have no criminal records at home, and give those who have reformed themselves a chance to redeem their sins.

Most of his subordinates are Japanese pirates from Dongying. They rebelled after hearing the news, and instead captured Wang Baoyu and dedicated it to the emperor of Dongying. Dedicate Wang Baoyu to him.

This is an opportunity to commit crimes and make meritorious deeds, and it is also an opportunity to curry favor with Zhu Zhanqian. These people will not let it go.

Wang Baoyu knew that he was going to die. The Dongying consortium that funded him before had already drawn a clear line with him, and they themselves were also in trouble.

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He never thought that the little kid from a few years ago could control Dongpu in such a way that the generals and emperors of Dongpu regarded him as a guest of honor, and the people even called him "the emperor".

Too empress.

The gate of the prison opened slowly, and the light sneaked in through the crack of the door. The long-lost light seemed a little dazzling.

"Wang Baoyu, come out." The jailer's words made Wang Baoyu realize that his time of death had arrived.

Walking with heavy steps, he looked up at the jailer and said, "Captain, it's against the rules. You must have enough food before execution. There's no meat or wine."

Snapped

The whip flicked over: "Why so much nonsense, let's go."

Wang Baoyu came out, but found that he was not taken to execution but was taken to an open place. There were no less than 200 people here, all of whom were death row inmates or serious criminals. On the high wall not far away.

Wang Baoyu looked at Zhu Zhanqian full of anger, but Zhu Zhanqian didn't see him in his eyes. In his eyes, this group of death row prisoners or serious criminals were all the same.

After bringing them all together, the jailer said: "You have all committed serious crimes, and many of you will be imprisoned for life or executed, but now His Majesty has given you a new chance to live, and you can return to your freedom by paying your crimes and making meritorious service."

Hearing that they can survive, many people have thoughts in their hearts, but everyone also knows that this condition will be very harsh, and they can't refuse it. They no longer have the right to be human.

Zhu Zhanqian was discussing with Ashikaga Yoshinaka, and Ashikaga Yoshinaka said with a smile on his face: "Your Highness, this is a good idea. In this way, the pressure in the cells in various places in Japan will also be relieved. Sending these people to dig canals is also a good idea." It’s reusing waste.”

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"How many people can you gather?"

"All places are dealing with it. It is estimated that there should be 7000 people."

Zhu Zhanqian nodded: "These people are all ready and waiting for news from me at any time."

"no problem."

Zhu Zhanqian's plan is to use these condemned or felony prisoners to dig the canal first. These people themselves have committed heinous crimes, so there is no need to be too kind to them.

The imperial court finally agreed to Zhu Zhanqian's plan, but the imperial court's intention is also obvious, and it will not fund his western expedition too much.

What Zhu Zhanqian wanted was peace of mind, and he didn't expect the court to give him too many resources to let him go to the Northern Expedition, as long as he was allowed to expand the army.

As for money, the Guangdong feudal clan has sufficient funds now, and there is also his biggest guard of honor, Iwami Yinshan.

Everyone underestimated the immeasurable wealth of this silver mountain that has just begun to be mined, which can support Zhu Zhanqian's next campaign, digging, and constantly digging.

The death row in Japan and the death row in Nanyang can co-author tens of thousands of people.

Tens of thousands of people seem to be a large scale, but it is still far from enough to dig a canal.

But now Zhu Zhanqian's top priority is to go to the Suyinshi Canal first, and then see it on the ground, and how to get along with the Ottoman Empire on the side of the Suyinshi Canal is still a problem.

So Zhu Zhanqian had to go there after he had arranged for the personnel to dig the canal.

He has never been so busy, and he is driving on the sea on a steam warship non-stop.

"Mu Bin, continue to recruit troops. The First Fleet in the South China Sea remains unchanged, and its main mission is still around Dongying." Zhu Zhanqian can't let Shi Jian Yinshan have any problems, so this also requires naval deterrence, and the First Fleet cannot move.

"The Second Fleet has expanded by half, and the number of warships has increased by half, and will continue to be in the Southeast Asian countries."

"The expansion of the Third Fleet doubled, and I went to the Western Ocean as the main force to defend the Western Ocean and maintain the waterway."

"The Fourth Fleet, an elite fleet of 1500-1800 people, will count all the people who came back with Zheng He, complete the formation as soon as possible, set off as soon as possible, bypass the mainland and head to the confluence with Hou Xian and others to establish the early stage base."

"Fifth Fleet, form the largest reserve fleet, ready to fight at any time."

"Mu Bin, I hope you stay in the First Fleet. There must be someone I absolutely trust to watch over the affairs of Japan."

Mu Bin immediately said: "Your Highness, Mu Bin is willing to fight with you. Zhang Qishan should be more suitable than me for Dongpu's affairs."

"Zhang Qishan is a literati, and I am satisfied with handling things in a decent manner, but after all, he still has to lead soldiers. He has no experience, so you have to keep it."

"Your Highness... I still want to go with you." Mu Bin said firmly.

Zhu Zhanqian looked at him and understood that Mu Bin also wanted to make contributions. The South China Sea Fleet has been invincible in the sea these years. To leave a name in history, you have to follow Zhu Zhanqian to the west.

He knew that Zhu Zhanqian's western expedition would be a highlight in history no matter what, and it was a good opportunity to make contributions.

Seeing that he had such intentions, Zhu Zhanqian agreed: "Then you go to serve as the captain of the Third Fleet, and follow me to the West."

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"Your Highness, I want to go to the Fourth Fleet." Mu Bin volunteered.

"No." Zhu Zhanqian directly rejected him: "After the formation of the Fourth Fleet is completed, it will go to find Hou Xian and others, and establish an early base area. It may take a long time without assistance. This time may be a year or two. Maybe longer, until we dig the canal, and you'd be better off in the Third Fleet."

"Your Highness, I am not afraid of danger."

"It's not a question of danger. The Fourth Fleet needs strong soldiers, not command. When you get there, Hou Xian will be in charge of the command. You are a handsome talent. It's such a waste, so you stay in the Third Fleet as the captain."

Putting aside his worries, Mu Bin saluted solemnly: "Thank you, Your Highness."

Digging a canal is not a simple matter, and there are many aspects that need to be involved. Now Zhu Zhanji has set off in Shuntian Mansion to attack Wala in the north, and Zhu Zhanqian also went to write a letter to the second uncle, asking him to contact the Timurid Empire. Of course, the journey is far away, and it will take a long time to reply to this letter, and Zhu Zhanqian can't wait any longer.

After arranging the affairs of several large fleets, Zhu Zhanqian ignored the imperial order and set off directly with the third and fourth fleets.

Yang Lu, the commander of the Guangdong Feudal Commander, heard the news that Zhu Zhanqian was about to leave, so he immediately ran to find Zhu Zhanqian.

As the confidant of Emperor Yongle back then, Yang Lu served as the commander of the capital in Guangzhou these years, and he did a very good job. Moreover, he is an upright person, very upright, but because he is too upright, he seems a little unreasonable.

No one was found in the Haiwang Mansion, so Yang Lu rushed to Xiangjiang Port overnight, but Zhu Zhanqian was about to leave at this time.

Yang Lu immediately stepped forward to stop Zhu Zhanqian: "Your Highness, absolutely not."

Zhu Zhanqian kept it from him because he knew that he would definitely stop him, but he didn't expect to let him catch up. Two hours later, people like himself set off.

But hell, if you can hide it, the main combat groups of the Fourth Fleet and the Third Fleet in the South China Sea are about to set off. If you want to completely hide it from the commander of such a big operation, then the commander of the capital will be a bit remiss.

"Commander Yang, I must go this time. Of course, you can rest assured that I am not here for revenge. The journey is so far away. I will not be so irrational. I just take this opportunity to control Xiyang. It has been so many years since we controlled Nanyang, and the land of the West should also be under our control." Zhu Zhanqian found a better reason.

Yang Lu was not a child who was fooled by Zhu Zhanqian: "Your Highness, the fleet is so powerful, I know your plan, but everything should wait until His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wins and returns to the court before setting off. Your private actions may make the court angry. "

Zhu Zhanqian sighed: "Commander Yang, I can't wait."

"Your Highness, I understand your feelings, but..."

"Commander Yang, I have to set off today. If you want to stop me, do it. If you cut off my legs with a knife, I won't be able to leave."

"Wei Chen dare not!"

"If you don't dare, get out of the way. No one can stop me from leaving today unless I die." Zhu Zhanqian said extremely firmly.

Yang Lu was in a dilemma. If Zhu Zhanqian was allowed to set off, it would be his major dereliction of duty, and the court would definitely blame him. Can't stop.

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Zhu Zhanqian presented him with a big problem, what he did was wrong.

Seeing his helpless look, Zhu Zhanqian sighed and said, "Commander Yang, I bet everything on my trip to the West."

"I don't have to go. I am the prince of Ming Dynasty. I have a lot of wealth. I just need to lie in my palace and enjoy drinking and drinking, singing and laughing every day. But why should I go? It's to avenge Zheng He alone. Is it?"

Yang Lu couldn't answer Zhu Zhanqian's question, seeing the face of the young prince filled with righteous indignation, he suddenly felt that this prince had really grown up now.

"I want to avenge Zheng He, but I also want to tell all the people of Ming Dynasty, the courtiers of Ming Dynasty, the descendants of the descendants of Ming Dynasty, whoever offends me, will be punished no matter how far away."

Zhu Zhanqian's words were so loud that Yang Lu couldn't help but feel that what Zhu Zhanqian did was right.

"Commander Yang, you can just report the truth about my departure. You have stopped me, but if you can't stop me, even if there is a punishment, it should be light. Commander Yang has always been upright. I, Zhu Zhanqian, admire it very much. Over the years It is also a great honor for me to work with Commander Yang in the Guangdong Feudal Command."

"Wei Chen is frightened."

While the two were talking, Fang Niansi, the governor of the Guangdong feudal clan, also arrived.

"Did Fang Niansi also come to persuade me?"

Fang Shi was embarrassed for a while, the purpose must be to persuade Zhu Zhanqian, but he also knew that he couldn't persuade him.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Zhu Zhanqian walked towards the boat.

At this moment, Yang Lu clasped his fists in both hands, and shouted in full spirit: "My lord is going to violate the imperial court's order. I am the commander of the capital and I am not doing my best to dissuade you. If you are dismissed and investigated, it is the responsibility of the minister. In my position, I will continue to act as usual, and I hope that the prince will go to the West to exalt our Ming Dynasty's prestige so that our Ming people will never be bullied by foreigners."

Zhu Zhanqian turned his head to look at Yang Lu, and also cupped his fists at him in return.

Fang Shi, who had just arrived, was stunned for a moment, what was the situation, Yang Lu seemed to support Zhu Zhanqian's expedition, and also took the responsibility on himself to help Zhu Zhanqin share it.

"Commander Yang asked you not to help and persuade, why would you add fuel to the fire."

"Can you persuade me?"

"I can't persuade you."

"I can't persuade you either. Since I can't persuade you, it's better to take care of your own affairs so that the prince has no worries."

Fang Shi looked at Yang Lu in surprise, years of working with him let him know that this person's temper is almost as smelly and hard as a stone in a latrine.

"I'm a little surprised why the Commander is so supportive of His Highness."

Yang Lu looked at the back of Zhu Zhanqian who had already boarded the ship, and said loudly: "Because Your Highness is right, if you want the people of Ming Dynasty not to be bullied in the future, you must let the army of Ming Dynasty establish supreme prestige on the sea. "

"But how do you explain to the court?"

Yang Lu frowned slightly: "Fang Niesi, you can play to the imperial court for me to block the prince's disadvantage, and ask the imperial court to punish you."

"Ah?" Fang Shi was puzzled.

Yang Lu said very firmly: "You and I are the prince's right-hand men, at least one of them must take the position to look after this huge Guangdong feudal secretary for the prince."

Although the two often disagreed, they both chose to stay in Guangdong to help Zhu Zhanqian. These years, Zhu Zhanqian did not treat them badly, and Yang Lu felt from the bottom of his heart that although Zhu Zhanqian was in a hurry, he did it. Yes, so if you want to mention Zhu Zhanqian's share, at least you have to give the court an explanation.

The dismissal of the Commander of the Guangdong Feudal Commander should make the imperial court look good.

Fang Shi understood Yang Lu's thoughts, looked at Yang Lu solemnly, and bowed to him: "Brother Yang, don't worry, I know what to do and what not to do."

"Brother Lao Fang is here."