Rebirth of Zhu Di's son

Chapter 213 Shen Han Jianguo
a few days later.

Outside Jinchuan Gate.

Zhu Di and Zhu Gaoxu were seeing King Zhu Song of Han and King Zhu Mo of Shen leave the capital and sail north to Nurgan to join the vassal and establish their country.

"Today is an auspicious day for you two to go to sea and go north, but I have to participate in the ritual hosted by Master Harimah to pray for my father and mother, so I can't personally send you to the ship to go to sea."

Zhu Di, Zhu Song, and Zhu Mo brothers held hands and said reluctantly.

"Fourth brother, don't worry. We will manage the country well and not bring shame to our old Zhu family. After all, our father and mother are still watching from heaven!"

Zhu Song said with red eyes.

Zhu Mo said: "Fourth brother, Master Harimah prays for the emperor and his mother. You cannot be absent. The same goes for letting the prince see us off."

Zhu Di said with emotion: "You two understand the righteousness well. My efforts over the years have finally been in vain. It is said that 'there are no old friends when you leave Yangguan in the west'. Now when you go to Nurgan, it can be said that you have no old friends when you leave Shanhaiguan in the east. Once there, It will definitely be much harder than the capital city. I hope that you two can not be afraid of hardships, unify culture and military, and develop the border areas. If you can make great achievements, I, the Ming Dynasty, will no longer have to worry about the safety of the Northeastern territory in the future."

Zhu Songdao: "In just a few years, the Ming Dynasty has continuously developed the Central South, Northwest, and Northeast, and sent fleets to patrol overseas. The Han Wu and Tang Sects in the past were nothing more than this!"

Zhu Di held the hands of Zhu Song and Zhu Mo tightly and said solemnly: "As the saying goes, it is easy to conquer a country but difficult to defend it. The peace of the country and the people are not achieved overnight."

"We are able to share our worries for Fourth Brother because of his years of careful cultivation. Now that we are about to leave Fourth Brother, we both feel really bad."

While Zhu Mo was speaking, two lines of hot tears flowed from the corners of his eyes, as did Zhu Song.

Zhu Di said with tears in his eyes: "Yes, we say goodbye today. I don't know how long it will be before we meet again."

"When we leave the capital, we will miss our fourth brother at any time." Zhu Song said.

Zhu Mo said: "Fourth Brother, when we develop the feudal country and make it as prosperous as Jiangnan, we must ask Fourth Brother to come and inspect and give guidance."

"Okay, we brothers have made an agreement. I am waiting for your good news in the capital."

Zhu Di held Zhu Song and Zhu Mo's hands hard and shook them vigorously.

"Father, my son is sending his two uncles to board the ship and go to sea."

Zhu Gaoxu said while cupping his hands.

"Go!"

Zhu Di loosened his grip on Zhu Song and Zhu Mo's hands and said in a low voice.

"Fourth brother, we are leaving."

Zhu Song and Zhu Mo took two steps back at the same time, bowed and saluted.

"Go, go!"

Zhu Di looked at the backs of Shen Wang Zhu Mo and Han Wang Zhu Song, and could no longer bear the sadness of farewell, and tears flowed out uncontrollably.

After half an hour.

On the deck of the big ship.

Zhu Gaoxu, Zhu Song, and Zhu Mo stood side by side, looking at the vast river.

"Two uncles, His Majesty the Father has made it clear to the world that after you arrive at the fiefdom in the northeast of Nurgan, you will be the king of a country."

Zhu Gaoxu turned his head, looked at King Shen and King Han, and said slowly.

In these years, King Zhu Mo of Shen and King Zhu Song of Han lived in the capital and were cared for by Zhu Gaoxu. Although they were uncles and nephews, they were more like brothers because they were similar in age.

"Leaving the capital this time and heading north to Nurgan, we have no choice but to defend the northeastern border to the death, farm and fight to build the country, turn the barbarians into summer despite the differences between the country and the countryside, and complete the mission of Nurgan County in 30 years! Completely for China Eliminate the threat from the mountains and forests of the Northeast! Fulfill Emperor Taizu’s legacy!”

King Zhu Songhao of Han was so angry that he patted his chest and said.

Prince Shen Zhu Mo was a little sentimental, and did not say any heroic words. Instead, he looked at Zhu Gaoxu and said in a low mood: "Prince, after we say goodbye this time, when will we see each other again?"

"The Huimin Industrial and Construction Bureau recruited manpower to repair the post road from Beijing City to Nurgan City last year."

Zhu Gaoxu held Zhu Mo's hands tightly, glanced at Zhu Song, and said: "Two uncles, when my father moves the capital to Beijing in the future, it will only take half a month to travel back and forth, and we can exchange letters."

"Prince, I heard that the Nurgan tribe is mixed. There are women from the East China Sea, Haixi women, Jianzhou women, and wild people in the forest. What should we do if there is a conflict?"

Zhu Mo said worriedly.

The female straight people, also known as Zhu Lizhen, Privet, and Jurchen, originated from Sushen in the pre-Qin period. They were called Yilou from the Han to the Jin Dynasty, Wuji from the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Heishui Mohe from the Sui to the Tang Dynasty, and "Jurchen" from the Liao Dynasty. ", "female straights", the period when the ethnic group basically formed was around the Tang Dynasty.

Zhu Song said without thinking: "Of course we will kill the group of people who dance the most happily, and then win over a group of people who choose to surrender, and finally set up officials to manage them."

"My nephew had a conversation with his two uncles before. The Nvzhi are not a unified group, but like the Qiang people during the Han Dynasty. There are various conflicts and blood feuds between various tribes."

Zhu Gaoxu said: "In the northeastern part of Jianzhou and Haixi, the savages scattered in the mountains and forests are collectively called Donghai Nuzhi. They exist as tribes, have rough management, and mostly make a living by hunting. The fiefdoms of the two uncles, It is located near the place where the women who live in the East China Sea and the women who live in the West Sea live.”

Zhu Song comforted Zhu Mo and said: "These ethnic groups scattered all over the country are well aware of the power of the Central Plains dynasty and admire China. If they use the system of national affairs and the system of household registration and yellow registration, it will not be difficult to turn the barbarians into summer. As long as they seize the opportunity of life, The key to mutual trade in materials can bring the overwhelming majority of straight women to submission."

"What Uncle Wang said is absolutely true. Tea is a food that the Western Rong and Tibetans have given to Tibetan people in ancient and modern times. Their fishy meat cannot be eaten without tea. The heat of highland barley cannot be understood except by tea. Except for those who live in Tibet, others For example, Meng Yuan people and female straight people also often eat fishy meat."

Zhu Gaoxu echoed: "Therefore, the people of various tribes of women are as dependent on tea as the Tibetan people, especially the noble leaders of various tribes. They would rather go without oil and salt for three days than not drink tea for one day. For them, one day is If you don’t have tea, you will be sluggish, and if you don’t have tea for three days, you will get sick. And the large amount of tea that these ethnic groups need can only be supplied by the hinterland of the Ming Dynasty.”

The worried look on Zhu Mo's face gradually disappeared, and he said with a little more confidence: "With the prince's words, Xiao Wang feels much more at ease."

"Don't worry, uncle, this northward sailing route is already a mature route, and it will be smooth sailing along the way."

Zhu Gaoxu comforted him again and said: "This time, my father sent the young eunuch Li Xing and the Jinyiwei commander Jiang Yu to lead the fleet to escort the two uncles to the north. You can rest assured."

at the same time.

Thousands of miles away.

The blue sky is thousands of miles above the vast ocean.

At this time, on the deck of the Tianyuan treasure ship, Zheng He squatted under a awning and fed two pigeons rice grains.

"It's been more than 40 days and I haven't even seen a reef. Are you all impatient with waiting?"

More than 40 days ago, the Ming Dynasty fleet took away a unicorn (giraffe) from the Malin Kingdom and continued to move westward.

A few days ago, Zheng He let go of the two pigeons in front of him.

He released the doves to guess whether there was land nearby. If the doves flew out and did not come back for a few days, it meant that there was land or a large island nearby.

But the pigeon couldn't find a place to stay, so it flew back again yesterday.

Zheng He threw away a handful of rice grains again, looked at the two pigeons, and said helplessly: "After you are full, you should spread your wings and fly high!"

At this moment, deputy envoy Chen Xuan hurried over and reported: "Mr. Zheng, we just received news from the flag-bearer of the right fleet that two more sailor brothers have fallen ill."

"Where are the two brothers now?" Zheng He asked hurriedly.

This time, there were more than 2 people accompanying him on his mission to circumnavigate the earth. At present, more than 100 people had similar symptoms, which really surprised him.

Chen Xuan said: "On the sailor ship No. C[-] of the right fleet."

"Go, accompany me to have a look."

Zheng He said without hesitation.

Chen Xuan couldn't help but persuade: "Duke Zheng is the commander-in-chief of the army and has great responsibilities. This disease is prevalent on ships in the periphery. The cause is unknown. The governor must not be infected."

Zheng He retorted: "Since I am the commander-in-chief, of course I have the obligation to ensure the safety of my brothers."

Ignoring Chen Xuan's persuasion, he came to the edge of the deck and ordered the two officers and soldiers on duty: "Let me get off the clipper and go to the sailor ship No. [-] of the right fleet."

Seeing that Zheng He did not listen to the advice, Chen Xuan said helplessly: "Mr. Zheng, I will go with you."

"General Chen, I knew you would definitely come."

Zheng He showed a smile on his face, looked at Chen Xuan and said, "Let's go together!"

A quarter of an hour later.

The two came to the sailor ship No. [-] of the right fleet C.

"No. [-] Sailor Captain Li met with Governor Zheng and Ambassador Li."

A tall general wearing shorts and covered with sweat bowed and saluted.

"Where are the sick brothers now?"

Zheng He asked hurriedly.

Li Shendao: "It has been isolated in a separate cabin."

Chen Xuan asked: "Is medical officer Li Miaoshou available for diagnosis and treatment?"

"Still in the cabin, never left." Li Shen replied. "Lead the way." Zheng He ordered.

Li Shen hesitated for a moment, but seeing Zheng He's firm attitude, he cupped his fists and said, "Yes."

After a while, Zheng He saw two sailors isolated in the cabin.

As for the medical officer Li Miaoshou, he stayed outside the cabin door.

"how do you feel?"

Zheng He helped the sailor on the bed on the left and asked.

The sailor replied: "I feel uncomfortable. I feel weak and want to vomit. I have had diarrhea three times today."

"Li Miaoshou, do all infected people have the same symptoms?"

Zheng He turned to look at Li Miaoshou outside the door and asked in a low voice.

Li Miaoshou replied: "They are exactly the same. Look, Mr. Zheng, their symptoms are fatigue, diarrhea, and bleeding gums."

Zheng He then looked at the other sailor on the bed on the right and asked, "Is this the case for you too?"

"Yes." The sailor replied weakly.

Historically, Zheng He's fleet invented the box cultivation technology, which allowed vegetables to be grown on the ship, and the warehouse carried a large amount of mung beans, soybeans, etc. When there was no vegetables, just use water and a lot of them would be produced in a few days. Bean sprouts.

In ancient Chinese people’s eating habits, vegetables accounted for a large proportion.

Zheng He's fleet not only had bean sprouts to eat, but also carried a large amount of pickles and kimchi. Chinese people drink tea, which also contains vitamins.

And this is one of the reasons why there is no record in history books that the crew members of the Ming fleet suffered from scurvy.

Another reason is that the Ming Dynasty fleet would dock at intervals to collect water, and at the same time trade with residents on the shore in exchange for vegetables and other food.

As a time traveler, Zhu Gaoxu learned about the eating habits of Zheng He and other crew members. In order to prevent the crew members from developing diseases caused by iodine or vitamin deficiency, he specifically asked Zheng He to drink more tea and eat more natural food on the ship after he went to sea. Vegetables grown.

Zheng He naturally conveyed Zhu Gaoxu's words.

He instinctively thought that the sailors on every ship drank tea and water every day just like him.

So Zheng He felt very strange, took Li Miao's hand and exited the cabin, and asked in a low voice: "Doctor Li, there are more than 150 medical officers on each ship, but no one knows what kind of disease this is?"

"To be honest with Governor Zheng, the medical officers on each ship have never seen this disease before. We are worried that there is a plague deep in the ocean?"

Li Miaoshou said in a low voice with a worried look on his face.

Zheng He's expression changed and he said, "Plague?"

Chen Xuan, who was standing on the edge, frowned and said, "How could there be a plague spreading in the sea?"

"Across the fleet, so many people suddenly fell ill, and there is no record in the medical books. It is difficult to diagnose!"

Li Miaoshou replied helplessly.

Zheng He asked: "Does each ship have enough medicine?"

Li Miaoshou replied: "The condition is unknown, and the medical officers on each ship dare not use medicine casually. Those medicines that clear away heat and detoxify have no effect."

"Can the sick people be given more drinking water?" Chen Xuan asked.

Li Miaoshou said: "This disease has nothing to do with drinking water to quench thirst, and increasing the amount of water you drink will not help."

Zheng He asked again: "What about food? Have these sick people recently eaten sea fish that they have never eaten before?"

"The cooks on each ship strictly followed the dietary regulations, and the sick patients never ate unknown sea fish or dead fish. Moreover, the medical officers on each ship tried to add more fish and eggs to the patients, but it still didn't work."

Li Miaoshou answered truthfully.

Zheng He looked at Li Shen who was waiting outside the door and ordered: "Colonel Li, take care of these two brothers and wait for my news."

"Yes." Li Shen said, cupping his fists.

"Come, follow me to General Zhu's warship."

Zheng He thought for a while and gave instructions to Li Miaoshou and Chen Xuan.

A quarter of an hour later.

Zheng He, Chen Xuan, and Li Miaoshou boarded the warship where General Zhu Zhen was.

"I've met Duke Zheng, Chen Guoshi, and Dr. Li."

The captain on duty on the warship came up and saluted.

"Where is the old general?"

Zheng He asked.

The captain replied: "The general is having lunch."

"Lead the way." Zheng He ordered.

The captain made an inviting gesture and said: "This way."

A moment later, Zheng He saw the old general Zhu Zhen with white hair and beard in the dining room of the cabin.

He and Chen Xuan successively raised their hands and saluted: "Old General!"

Zhu Zhen stood up quickly and returned the greeting: "I have met Duke Zheng and the envoy of Chen State."

"Old general, please take a seat."

Zheng He took two steps forward, helped Zhu Zhen sit down and said.

He saw Zhu Zhen sitting alone by a big bucket and eating. There was a plate of boiled bean sprouts that had not been touched with chopsticks on the table. He asked curiously: "Old General, you eat such a big bucket of rice alone, what about the others?" Woolen cloth?"

"Don't mention them. These guys are very picky eaters. They don't even listen to my general's words. They let them eat bean sprouts and sea fish. They said they were tired of eating them and the fishy smell was too strong and they couldn't eat them. I think we haven't seen land for dozens of days. I didn’t force them to eat. I guess they were punished for being picky eaters. They were so pitiful. Like the brothers on other ships, they suffered from bleeding gums, fatigue, and diarrhea. It was very scary.”

Zhu Zhen put down his chopsticks and sighed: "They all said that they have never seen such a strange disease on land."

Zheng He asked curiously: "By the way, old general, why are all the attendants on this warship suffering from strange diseases, but you are safe and sound?"

"Maybe the King of Hell knows that I only have a few years left to live, so I'm too lazy to ask, haha."

Zhu Zhen said with a smile.

Zheng Heruo realized something: "Old General, do you eat the same food every day?"

"Can two meals be made in this pot?" Zhu Zhen replied.

Zheng He pointed to the bowl of bean sprouts and the dark stuff on the plate beside it, and asked: "You just said that the sick attendants have not eaten bean sprouts or sea fish in recent times, so these bean sprouts should be leftover. And what is this dark thing next to the bean sprouts?"

"You mean this?"

Zhu Zhen picked up a piece of black and green seaweed with chopsticks and said: "This is called seaweed. It is something that grows in the sea. Take it up and dry it in the sun. You can eat it with rice. It is very fragrant. Since the first time I went to sea with the fleet, I fell in love with this thing. Come on, Mr. Zheng, give it a try."

"Sea Medicine Materia Medica" written by Li Xun in the late Tang Dynasty records "Kombu": "The grass grows along the river. When it comes out of Xinluo, it has fine leaves and is yellow-black. The barbarians rubbed it into ropes, dried it in the shade, and came to China from ships. "

In ancient times, seaweed and kelp were used for medicinal purposes, but they were not really used as food until the Republic of China.

Zheng He reached out and took the piece of seaweed and said, "Okay."

He chewed it twice, then couldn't help but spit it out and said, "Wow, it's too fishy, ​​the taste is a bit weird!"

"Haha, just get used to eating." Zhu Zhen said, stroking his beard.

Zheng He asked again: "Do those attendants who are picky eaters and sick rarely drink tea on weekdays?"

Zhu Zhen thought about it carefully and nodded: "It's true, those guys think the tea water tastes bitter and rarely drink it."

Zheng He suddenly realized: "I have thought of a way that should be able to cure the brothers' illness."

"Really?"

Zhu Zhen, Chen Xuan, and Li Miaoshou asked in unison.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince once required the crew to drink tea and water regularly and eat vegetables grown on the ship."

Zheng He explained: "I also told the prince's original words to the brothers, but now a large number of crew members are irritable because they have not seen land for a long time, and are picky and anorexic, leading to a lack of certain substances in tea, water and vegetables. Illness. As long as the sick person drinks tea and eats vegetables, plus some pickles like pickles, they will definitely recover after a while!"

PS: The next chapter is 20 years later! ! ! ! !

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