If I fail to overcome the tribulation, I can only return to the Ming Dynasty and become a prince.

Chapter 131 Wind Control Art
Although Zheng He's ship was already the largest ship in the world, it still had to be bumped by wind and waves on this sea.

This is actually easy to understand. Just like those giant steel ships of [-] tons or [-] tons in later generations, they will still tilt and sway in the wind and waves. No matter how large the ship is, it will still appear weak in the face of the natural power of heaven and earth.

However, although there was a slight bump, Zheng He and Zhu Zhanchen didn't think it was anything.

Zheng He had been at sea for three years and had already become accustomed to life at sea.

Although Zhu Zhanjuan was just a child and had been floating at sea for three months, a real dragon would not be able to adapt to life at sea, so this would be a bit of a joke from hell.

It's just that he got used to it. When the ship was really rocked by the wind and waves, Zhu Zhanquan still stood on the deck with Zheng He.

The cabins of this era did not have good lighting and ventilation facilities like those of later generations, and the cabins were still somewhat stuffy.

"I didn't expect to encounter a crosswind. It seems that there were some bumps today." Zheng He stretched out his hand to feel the wind direction, feeling a little helpless.

When sailing on the sea, although sailing skills are superb, you can cope with winds coming from all directions, and with the shipbuilding technology of the Ming Dynasty, it is indeed not difficult to make the sails rotate, but cross winds or inappropriate wind directions will still have a big impact on the fleet. Influence.

For example, crosswinds can easily cause a ship to deviate from its course and cause turbulence. Not to mention headwinds, the ship's speed will be affected.

In fact, historical records indicate that Zheng He did not return to Ming Dynasty until June because of the influence of wind direction.

Because of the monsoon, the winter and spring winds blow from the land to the ocean. For Zheng He who returned to the Ming Dynasty from the Nanyang, it was basically a headwind and a crosswind, which had a greater impact on navigation.

This is also the main reason why in ancient times there was a saying that "the north wind sails and the south wind returns". In summer, when the ocean temperature rises and the wind blows from the ocean to the land, the wind direction becomes a tailwind for the returning fleet.

Therefore, for the same reason, Zheng He's voyages to the Western Ocean were almost always in the autumn of July and August, which was exactly when the northerly wind began to blow along the eastern coast of my country.

Originally, Zheng He should indeed have returned two months later, but due to some unexpected events, Zheng He had to return early, so he ran into the tail of the northwest monsoon.

However, when Zheng He said that there would be bumps in the cross wind, Zhu Zhanquan smiled and retorted: "That's not possible. Our Ming fleet should have smooth winds and smooth water wherever it goes. How can there be bumps?"

Zheng He thought that the prince had a young mind and was talking nonsense casually. Just as he was about to say something, he saw Zhu Zhanquan raised his right hand and pointed it to the sky like a sword, and then shouted "Edict!"

Then a bright light was seen shooting out from Zhu Zhanqun's fingertips and disappearing into the sky, and then the wind direction changed.

This scene undoubtedly shocked Zheng He and made him feel an incredible surprise.Although all dynasties since the Han Dynasty Confucianism proposed the theory of the connection between heaven and man, the emperor has been regarded as the emperor, and the children of the royal family have been regarded as the sons and grandsons of the dragons. It is said that the emperor's virtues can influence God, but none of them are like Zhu Zhanquan. To the point where you can change the sky with just a finger, right?
Feeling that the crosswind that originally blew from the left side of the ship suddenly turned into a tailwind from behind, Zheng He looked up at the sails that had been inflated by the wind. He felt that he had been away from the Ming Dynasty for three years and no longer knew the Ming Dynasty. illusion.

"Your Highness, what is this?" Although he felt strange, Zheng He still asked this question out of curiosity.

For a classical-era navigator, it was thrilling to see someone able to control the direction of the wind.

After all, before the invention of the steam engine and the paddle wheel, the only sources of power for ships were wind power and human-powered oars. Of course, human-powered oars could not be used in the ocean. Even Viking dragonhead ships and Roman galleys had sails.

Because of this, wind power has become one of the most important factors in navigation. Being able to control the wind direction is simply a miracle!
"It's a little trick, it just changes the direction of the wind." Zhu Zhanquan smiled and waved his hand, very casually, and then said to Zheng He: "I originally came out to train troops and kill Japanese pirates, but since I encountered Eunuch Zheng’s fleet, let’s sail back together. Anyway, I have surrendered the Japanese pirates along the southeast coast for three months, and I have almost killed them all.”

Hearing what Zhu Zhanqun said, Zheng He naturally would not refuse. After all, Zhu Zhanqun's identity as the vassal king was here. It was just two fleets operating together, and it was not a big deal. Zheng He naturally had no reason to refuse.

And for Zheng He, he didn't want to take advantage of Zhu Zhancheng's favor.

Although he didn't know how Zhu Zhanchen controlled the wind direction, his basic qualities as a navigator could tell him how much time he could save if the wind went smoothly.

After settling the matter, Zhu Zhanyu did not stay on Zheng He's ship, but took the boat back to his flagship.

This time, because Zheng He had been paying attention, he discovered that the boat Zhu Zhanqun was riding in was surprisingly stable and did not shake at all!
It was as if the sea around the entire ship was as calm as an inland lake on land, and the waves naturally dissipated when they reached the surroundings of the boat.

Zheng He was surprised by such a vision, but thinking about Zhu Zhanju's magic to control the wind direction just now, Zheng He felt that this was reasonable.

"Hou Xian, do you have any impressions of His Highness the Second Emperor's Grandson? I only remember that he was born during the reign of Jingnan. I didn't have much contact with him in the military at that time. I only know that he is smart and smart, and he is the same as the First Emperor's Grandson. He was very popular with His Majesty. Later, he cursed Fang Xiaoru to death and couldn't sleep at all. Have you ever heard that he knows magic?" Zheng He turned to Hou Xian and asked him.

Hou Xian shook his head and then said: "Eunuch Zheng, are you confused? I was the envoy to Weizang in the fourth year of Yongle. I was promoted from a young eunuch to an eunuch because of my meritorious service. I have never had any contact with this grandson of the Second Emperor. I know even less than you, so how do I know how His Highness Prince Zheng knows the magic?"

After Hou Xian said this, Zheng He could only pat his forehead, sighed and said: "I was shocked by His Highness's skills, but His Highness looks like a person worthy of close friendship. I have just been talking to you and I, and I have never seen His Highness show any contempt at all. It is rare for a noble person to be so cultivated!"

"Eunuch Zheng wants to..." Hou Xian understood what Zheng He meant, but did not express his position. He just said, "I think it is better to wait until we return to Ming Dynasty to make plans."

Zheng He heard Hou Xian's hesitation, and after thinking about it, he nodded immediately.

(End of this chapter)