Rebirth of Zhu Di's son

Chapter 103 Zheng He’s First Voyage to the West ([-])
a few days ago.

Early morning, Fengtianmen.

"Today, the Chang Dynasty will only discuss one thing. Anyone can be a patrol envoy."

Zhu Di stood on the throne with his hands behind his back, looked down at the ministers, and asked with invisible pressure: "Zheng He, the internal official, eunuch and eunuch, is very loyal. I plan to send him as a patrol envoy to serve as the patrol envoy for the Ming Dynasty." Bang, what do you think?"

The selection of a patrol envoy was a major event that would go down in history. All civil and military officials were unclear about Zhu Di's true intentions for a while and did not dare to say anything.

Cabinet advisor Xie Jin came out to report: "Your Majesty, I believe that Zheng He is not qualified to serve as a patrol envoy."

"Why?" Zhu Di frowned and said displeased.

He originally thought that no one would raise any objections to this kind of thing. After all, Emperor Taizu had already approved the lifting of the sea ban, and the Yongle Dynasty's opening of the sea was in compliance with the late emperor's order.

But Zhu Di never expected that Xie Jin, who was highly respected by him, would openly oppose the appointment of Zheng He as the patrol envoy.

"Taizu once had a sacred decree that eunuchs and harems were not allowed to interfere in politics. There is an iron sign written by Taizu's imperial pen outside Fengtian Hall." Xie Jin replied neither humble nor arrogant.

Zhu Di said sternly: "Jie Jin, Xie Jin, you not only have the best memory in the world, but you also have a bad temper that doesn't know good from evil."

Xie Jin bowed and said: "I take it as my duty to uphold Taizu's holy precepts. I dare not be arrogant and neglectful for a moment, go against the rules and forget about our ancestors."

"Snapped!"

Zhu Di raised his hand angrily and slapped the imperial case.

Zhu Gaoxu stood in front of His Majesty Dan. He raised his head slightly and found that Zhu Di was very angry, as if he wanted to tear Jin apart with his hands.

However, what the scholar Xie Jin said is right. Zhu Yuanzhang, the great ancestor of the Ming Dynasty, did set an iron rule that eunuchs were strictly prohibited from intervening in politics.

Seeing Emperor Yongle's anger, all the civil and military officials immediately bowed their heads and did not dare to breathe.

"His Majesty!"

Zheng He hurriedly came out of the queue, knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. It's just a matter of family. I am willing to lead the fleet on an envoy to the West."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a noise in the hall.

For a moment, Zhu Gaoxu, civil and military officials, and others all looked sideways at Zheng He.

Zhu Di looked at Zheng He and said, "Zheng He, did you hear clearly what Xie Jin just said?"

Seeing that Zheng He remained silent, he continued: "You led the team to the sea, and Xie Jin thought it was a eunuch interfering in politics, so he wanted me to chop off your head?!"

Zheng He responded respectfully: "Zheng He came here naked and had no other worries. Now that the words have been spoken, there is nothing to fear. If I can be loyal to His Majesty and serve the Ming Dynasty, why should I fear Zheng He's death?"

He is a fourth-rank eunuch in the palace, and is not an ordinary low-level eunuch. It is normal and not inappropriate for him to call himself a "humble position" or a "minister" or a "servant" when faced with the Ming Emperor Zhu Di.

Zheng He's implication is that eunuchs' interference in politics is a violation of ancestral rules. Since violating ancestral rules will result in beheading, as long as he can serve the Ming Dynasty and be loyal to the emperor of Ming Dynasty, he is willing to die!
Above the main hall, there was an instant silence.

Even Xie Jin, who opposed Zheng He's appointment as patrol envoy, was moved by Zheng He's loyalty and bravery. He never imagined that there were such fearless eunuchs in the world!
"Okay! If you die, don't be afraid!"

Zhu Di did not expect Zheng He to be so strong, and was immediately moved to tears.

"Studying is a good thing, but reading too much will not only harm yourself, but will also harm the country. Jie Jin, you are known as the most talented person in the world, but you don't read for a deep understanding, and you can't use what you learn. In this way, I give you special permission. In the Imperial College, cultivate a vegetable plot."

Zhu Di calmed down his anger, sat down again and said: "To enjoy the taste of grains, you must first work hard on the four bodies. You can go to the Imperial College to grow vegetables!"

Xie Jin had no choice but to violate the emperor's order, so he had no choice but to bow and salute: "I accept the order and thank you for your kindness."

After Jie Jin retired, Zhu Di planned to take this opportunity to explain his philosophy of governing the country, so he stood up again and spoke solemnly.

"Emperor Taizu once said: 'In the world of life, fortune changes at random, and he who does not lose the trend of the times is an outstanding husband.' Times are changing, and laws and national policies must also change randomly." "I and you all Everyone who loves you must assess the situation, adapt to development, and survive in changes. If you are stubborn, stick to old habits, and follow dogma, you can only be a zombie."

"It is no longer the Hongwu period, and the country's situation has changed. It is at this moment that I seize the opportunity, adhere to the essence of Taizu's governance, and adapt the specific strategies of the previous dynasties. Only in this way can we forge ahead and create a prosperous age. Otherwise, our Ming Dynasty will Falling into the quagmire of complacency!”

As soon as Zhu Di finished speaking, Zhu Gaoxu immediately knelt down and worshiped: "His Majesty the Father is far-sighted and followed the orders of Grandpa Taizu to launch a sea patrol. It is indeed a wise move. I agree with the appointment of Zheng He as the patrol envoy. "

"The prince agrees, do you have any objections?" Zhu Di asked loudly.

"I second the proposal." Fang Xiaoru, Mei Yin, Huang Zicheng, Qi Tai and others bowed out of line one after another and saluted.

Yu Xin, the Minister of Hubu, came out and said: "I second the proposal."

The supervisory censor Xie Lun then came out and said: "I second the proposal."

For a time, many civil servants expressed their agreement.

Wei Guogong Xu Huizu, Cao Guogong Li Jinglong and other distinguished officials also quickly came out to express their support for Zheng He as the patrol envoy.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Zhu Di smiled brightly and said: "In that case, I will order the Ministry of Rites to choose an auspicious day to hold the sea cruise ceremony!"

Zheng Yi, the Minister of Rites, came out and said: "I accept the decree."

"Retire."

Zhu Di stood up and waved with satisfaction.

After the dispersal.

Zhu Gaoxu called to Zheng He and led the latter to the Wenhua Hall.

Zheng He followed Zhu Gaoxu into the Wenhua Hall and found a huge screen on the hall, and a giant map hung on the screen.

At this time, Zhu Di was standing with his hands behind his back, looking at the rough sea depicted on the giant map with interest.

"Greetings to Your Majesty." Zheng He bowed and saluted.

"Don't be too polite."

Zhu Di smiled and said: "Zheng He, you are here just in time. This is an enlarged copy of the map of the Great Nine Continents. The original map is from the hand of the prince. You should take a good look at it!"

"I obey the decree." Zheng He Su Rong said.

He had heard about the Great Nine Continents Map a long time ago. It was rare to see it today, and he was immediately attracted by the continents and islands marked on the map.

"My father once said that no matter how big the world is, it is only a stone's throw away, and no matter how high the mountain is, it cannot be as sharp as a sword. Now that I think about it, my father's words are biased."

Zhu Di looked at the sea in the picture and said with emotion: "Throughout the ages, all emperors can only dominate the mainland, and all their fame and hegemony are accomplished on land. No one has ever conquered the sea. This is probably called sighing at the ocean, right?"

"Your Majesty's sigh can be said to be a sigh of eternity." Zheng He complimented.

Zhu Di said: "Really? But I won't just sigh. Zheng He, you entered Prince Yan's Mansion at the age of 12, right?"

"Yes." Zheng He said respectfully.

Zhu Di said: "You have been with me for almost 20 years."

"Yes." Zheng He bowed.

(End of this chapter)