Daming: I am the most powerful emperor grandson, please abdicate the throne

Chapter 141 The Origin of Pirates

"Chen Zuyi?"

When Zhu Xuan heard this name, he also knew this person.

This man was from Chaozhou. During the Hongwu period, his family went to Nanyang and became pirates. They also took refuge in a country called Bo Lin State under Srivijaya and became a general there.

Later, the chief of Bolin State disappeared, and Chen Zuyi became the new chief, basically the local emperor there.

Srivijaya, which later became Indonesia, and the place where Chen Zuyi was entrenched was called Old Port.

When he heard that it was Chen Zuyi, Zhu Xuan understood why there were still Japanese pirates who dared to fight against the Ming Dynasty Navy so arrogantly. This guy was still very powerful in Nanyang. At its peak, there were tens of thousands of people, sweeping across Southeast Asian countries, and was offered a reward by Zhu Di. A wanted order of 7.5 million taels was issued.

Later, when Zheng He went to the West and passed through Srivijaya, Chen Zuyi was ingratiating with him. However, when Zheng He passed through Srivijaya on his way back, Chen Zuyi wanted to attack Zheng He's fleet, but Zheng He finally took over.

Chen Zuyi was also captured by Zheng He and brought back to Zhu Di.

The great pirate in Southeast Asia ended his sinful life in this way.

Zhu Xuan quickly reviewed Chen Zuyi's deeds in his mind, and then said: "This leader of the Japanese pirates is also very courageous."

Hua Ying explained: "Actually, Chen Zuyi did this because he wanted to retaliate against us. Just a month ago, the Hainan Guard of Qiongzhou Prefecture, together with the Hainan Guard of Leizhou Prefecture, seized more than ten ships of Chen Zuyi at Wanli Shitang. After capturing hundreds of people and saving more than a dozen merchant ships, Chen Zuyi came to take revenge, but he bypassed Qiongzhou and attacked here directly, which we did not expect."

Wanli Shitang is the Nansha Islands.

In ancient times, it was also called Wanli Long Causeway, Wansheng Shitang Island, etc.

"Most of the navy from our garrison arrived between Leizhou and Qiongzhou, preparing to attack Chen Zuyi from both sides. The lack of defense here gave him an opportunity."

Hua Ying explained quickly.

He was also afraid that the emperor's grandson would feel that he was useless. If he wrote another memorial and went back, he would lose his official position as the commander-in-chief.

Zhu Xuan suddenly realized.

No wonder the Ming navy couldn't defeat the pirates.

Although the Ming Dynasty navy is not very strong, he is aware of this fact, but it is too much to be unable to defeat the pirates.

"Do you still have merchant ships that go out to sea?"

Yan Guan asked calmly out of professionalism.

If a ship dares to go out to sea for smuggling near Yingtian Mansion, Jin Yiwei will be the first to raid the house, arrest the person first, and then go back and report it to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"This... lower official..."

When Hua Ying heard this, she was covered in cold sweat.

Their merchant ships are obviously smuggling, and they are smuggling under the general maritime ban, but their officials don't care at all. This is almost like seeking death.

The situation in Guangdong is far more relaxed than that in the north. After all, the court cannot control it.

Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to relax the sea ban, but the policy has not yet been implemented, and it is still in a state of confinement.

"okay!"

Zhu Xuan didn't feel anything about this, and waved his hand: "Just pay attention to the impact. There are also taxes on overseas trade. Find an opportunity and let those merchants make up for it."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Hua Ying said gratefully.

He must have been excited to hear that the smuggling matter would not be pursued.

As long as His Highness does not go back and report, Your Majesty will not know what is going on here.

Zhu Xuan asked again: "Chen Zuyi came here just for revenge?"

"In addition to revenge, let's continue looting!"

Hua Ying explained: "According to the schedule, some merchant ships will go to sea today. Chen Zuyi's people robbed half of the merchant ships. Our navy arrived and started fighting with Chen Zuyi. Fortunately, His Highness helped."     If it weren't for Zhu Xuan , they may really be defeated by Chen Zuyi.

"This Chen Zuyi is really brave!"

After hearing what they said, Hou Xian couldn't help but said, "You didn't kill him?"

Hua Ying shook her head and said: "If we had the ability, we would have killed him. It would be troublesome for the navy to go to sea. The journey is not close. We have no experience in going to sea. If we want to let those merchants lead the way, they dare not, for fear of being recognized by Chen Zuyi. Come out, if you can’t kill Chen Zuyi, don’t even think about going to sea again.”

Zheng He asked curiously: "Why did those merchants go to sea even though they knew there were Japanese pirates?"

"Just pay Chen Zuyi."

Hua Ying explained: "You can make a lot of money by going to sea. As long as you hand over part of it to Chen Zuyi, you can go smoothly. Most of the people Chen Zuyi robbed were those who refused to pay. In addition, Chen Zuyi's scope of activities is not just here. , they will go to Dongfan, Ryukyu, and even Japan, and they can go to Tianfang, but we cannot go to those places."

Dongfan is what later generations called Wanwan in the early Ming Dynasty.

When merchant ships cross the strait, they will also use the high mountains in the north of Dongfan as a mark to identify the direction. Because the mountains look like chicken coops, they are also called chicken coops.

Dongfan was changed to the name of modern society in the late Ming Dynasty.

Tianfang generally refers to the later Arab region.

"This Chen Zuyi is quite capable!"

Zheng He's current goal is also the stars and the sea. He is somewhat impressed by Chen Zuyi's deeds and said: "It's a pity that this person doesn't do good things."

Zhu Xuan said: "People who can manage overseas have more than just some skills."

Think back to the geography of Southeast Asia.

What Chen Zuyi occupied was the later famous Strait of Malacca.

Occupying that place, he could do whatever he wanted.

But Chen Zuyi can occupy it, and so can I.

Zhu Xuan thought about how he might as well overthrow Chen Zuyi and seize his territory before going to Yunnan.

Those pirates are not good people anyway.

"Is Your Highness really here to fight Annan?"

Huaying asked again curiously.

Zhu Xuan nodded and said: "I will land in Qinzhou, travel overland, go to Yunnan to meet Uncle Mu, and then attack Annan. Do you know what the situation in Annan is like now?"

Hua Ying still knew a little about the situation in Annan and said: "In the past two years, there was civil strife in Annan. They had a civil war for a long time. Later, Hu Jiya deposed the young emperor of Annan and proclaimed himself king and established the Hu Dynasty. However, Hu Jiya This man is very capricious. He took refuge with us at first, but soon betrayed him, so Your Majesty asked the Marquis of Xiping to attack him."

"such a pity!"

"The Marquis of Xiping died of illness, and Hu Jiyou started to cause chaos again and invaded our Ming Dynasty."

"After General Mu returns to Yunnan, he and His Highness will soon attack Annan again. This time it will probably be the end of Hu Ji Yao."

Hua Ying thought for a moment and then said: "In addition to Hu Ji Ya, there is also a man named Dao Ganmeng who is also very restless. This time in addition to taking down Annan, he also wants to pacify the Myanmar Xuanwei Division."

In this way, Mu Sheng has a lot to do when he comes back this time.

However, Zhu Xuan will definitely assist Mu Sheng. After all, they still need to capture Annan as their industrial transfer position.

After listening to Huaying's description, Zhu Xuan also had a general understanding of the situation in Annan.

Hua Ying also didn’t doubt Zhu Xuan’s determination to fight Annan.

Anyway, such powerful artillery is on their ship. If they sail out and shoot him a few times, they can shoot down anything.

(End of this chapter)