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

Chapter 146
As Zhu Zhankun went north, the entire plan to conquer Japan began to be implemented.

The southern provinces began to gather the remaining autumn grains from last year to Nanjing, and then transported them northward by Zheng He's fleet.

King Ning and the three kings of Liaodong, who returned to their fiefdoms several months in advance, also headed towards Tianjin with their regrouped and prepared armies. They would board the ship in Tianjin and then divide their troops into two groups to head towards the Japanese state.

The southern route passes through Xiaoliuqiu, and the northern route goes to Jeju Island. The fleets divided into two routes are not only responsible for transporting the army to the Japanese country, but also responsible for establishing strongholds and garrisoning troops on Xiaoliuqiu and Jeju Island to ensure and maintain the smooth flow of the waterway. .

At this time, Zhu Gaosui of Nuergandusi had also brought his three guards from Yanshan and the fleet assigned to him by the emperor to go south from the fiefdom. However, except Zhu Zhantun, no one knew where this third army would come from. Launched an attack, only knowing that their targets must include Sado Island and Ezo Island.

As for Zhu Zhanju, he will arrive in Tianjin with the Qingyu Guards. After inspecting his fiefdom and waiting for the troops of the other four kings, he will set off with Zheng He's fleet and attack the Japanese island of Kyushu.

Different from the last time he went to sea to clear out Japanese pirates, all the ships that Zhu Zhanquan ordered from Longjiang Shipyard have not yet been completed except for the largest ship with a cost of [-] materials and the arrow boat for which Zhu Zhanquan provided the drawings. Two sea-going ships costing one thousand materials have been completed.

Now these twelve sea ships are sailing on the sea carrying soldiers from Zhu Zhanquan and Qingyu Guard.

The weather was still in May, the wind direction was not suitable for sailing north, and the wind and waves on the sea were not too small. They were even more violent than when Zhu Zhanquan led the Qingyu Weiqing to surrender the Japanese pirates. Even Zhu Zhanquan himself said The ship he was riding on was also constantly bumping up and down in the wind and waves, shaking violently.

Zhu Zhanjuan himself was fine. The Jade Guard soldiers on the ship had adapted to such storms and waves in the previous three months, so this time Zhu Zhanjuan did not take action to calm the storms or provide a tailwind for the fleet, but let him It's up to them to fight the wind and waves themselves.

As for Hu Shanxiang and other maids, officials and other figures assigned to King Zheng, they did not choose to take sea ships, but took canal ships and took the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal to Tianjin.

Originally, Zhu Zhanjun himself had not thought of this, but Zhang made arrangements before setting off to prevent the maids from being unaccustomed to the wind and waves at sea and unable to serve Zhu Zhanjun well.

However, although Mrs. Zhang felt sorry for her son, she also knew that it was not suitable to have female relatives in the army, so Zhu Zhanquan's ship was still served by several eunuchs with experience in sea life as before.

Don't underestimate these eunuchs. They all followed Zhu Di's Northern Expedition to Mobei before, and they all have martial arts skills.

If he encounters any dangerous situation, these eunuchs will be the last line of defense and human shield in front of Zhu Zhanchun.

They would really risk their lives to block Zhu Zhanquan's knife.

Although this is very unnecessary in Zhu Zhanchun's opinion, who made him King Zheng?The pomp and elegance that a feudal prince should have should still be present.

But even so, Zhu Zhanjun still doesn't like people following him all day long, so he often stands on the bow of the boat to keep these eunuchs away from him. While maintaining the dignity that a prince should have, he also ensures that he can It was pure for a while.

Looking at the fleet, which was full of sails and fighting against the wind and waves, Zhu Zhanquan suddenly had the urge to recite a poem.

Although he was not a great poet, and if he really wanted to recite poems on formal occasions, he would most likely still be a copywriter. But at this time, Zhu Zhanquan was really interested in poetry and wanted to compose a poem of his own.However, before he could think of a beginning, a voice suddenly interrupted Zhu Zhanchun's interest.

"General, I will see you, Your Majesty!" Fan Zhong came to Zhu Zhankun's side, bowed his hands and said, "Your Highness, according to the boatman's calculations, at our current speed, it may take about ten days to arrive in Tianjin."

Zhu Zhanjun glanced at Fan Zhong speechlessly, sighed and said: "Fan Zhong, can't you come later? Gu Gang has a little interest in poetry and wants to compose a poem. You interrupted him like this and he has no inspiration. ”

Hearing what Zhu Zhankun said, Fan Zhong quickly lowered his head and confessed.

In the Qing Jade Guard, Zhu Zhankun's strict military management has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. After all, the two princes have been tortured in the Qing Jade Guard for three months. Military discipline is ingrained in my bones.

At the same time, he was even more afraid of the prince Zhu Zhanquan.

This is true even for Fan Zhong, the deputy general sent by Zhu Di, even though he is now the commander of the Qingyu Guard.

"Forget it, what I want to write is not an eternal masterpiece. I wrote it mostly just for my own entertainment, so I don't blame you." Zhu Zhanyu waved his hand and said casually, but also asked Fan Zhong Said: "Fan Zhong, Gu Wenyou, what do you think of our expedition to Japan this time?"

"Back to your lord, I feel that Japan, a small country, must be as vulnerable as a chicken or a dog in front of our great tomorrow's army." Fan Zhong was of course adhering to what an excellent subordinate should say at this moment, praising this time The battle to conquer the Japanese: "Our army will definitely defeat his army, destroy his country, and enhance the prestige of our Ming Dynasty! We will also let everyone in the world know the strength of our Zheng Fan!"

"A bunch of nonsense! But what you said is right. If it is just a Japanese country, if it cannot destroy the city and lose the prestige of our Ming Dynasty, I guess I will spend my life in the high walls of Fengyang. Fan Zhong, your head will be lost Pickled it with salt and hung it on the flagpole to dry." Zhu Zhanquan shook his head helplessly, speechless at Fan Zhong's cliché.

But for the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty in this era, except for the Mongolian and Yuan cavalry in the north who could be their opponents, other small countries could not be taken seriously by the Ming Dynasty.

You must know that today's Ming Dynasty is indeed the richest, most advanced, and most powerful country in the world. It is a unique superpower in this era. None of the surrounding small countries can withstand the Ming Dynasty.

Of course, limited by the background of the Cold Weapon Age, it was indeed impossible for the Ming Dynasty to use its might to attack neighboring countries.

However, even so, only the royal guards used by the six vassal kings and the navy of Zheng He's fleet were enough to break through the Japanese country and take over the country.

So Zhu Zhanjun didn't bother to discuss this topic with Fan Zhong anymore. He just asked him: "Then let me ask you, are you willing to stay in Tianjin in the future? Or are you willing to go to Japan?"

"I will follow His Highness, and I will have meat to eat by following Your Highness!" Fan Zhong showed his honest side, and at the same time showed his loyalty to Zhu Zhanqun without leaving any trace.

Zhu Zhankun stretched out his hand and nodded at him a few times, and then said: "There is no future in following me all the time. When we come back and capture the Kyushu Island of the Japanese country, I recommend you to be the chief military officer of Kyushu. Watch out for me. Those Japanese, lest they cause trouble."

(End of this chapter)