The most reckless man in the Ming Dynasty.

Chapter 433 Farewell and Departure!

Chapter 433 Farewell and Departure!
Linqing.

It is located at the intersection of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and the Sui and Tang Grand Canal.

It extends from Beijing in the north to Luoyang in the west and Hangzhou in the south. It is known as "the most prosperous city than the two capitals and the richest county than Qi". Its population was once said to be one million. It is known as the world's number one port and the world's granary. It is a nationally renowned commercial metropolis.

At this moment, the Linqing Wharf was already bustling with activity.

There are fishing boats that set out early in the morning and slowly sail out of the port accompanied by the sound of real bells. There are also fishing boats that return in the morning sunshine, loaded with fish. They slowly moor under the guidance of the pilot, and then a large number of people crowd over, some unloading their fish and some buying fish.

There are snack vendors setting up small stalls in an open space not far from the pier, selling all kinds of breakfast, including noodles, rice, buns, and pancakes. Their business is booming.

The largest pier is already crowded with people, attracting everyone's attention.

One by one, the soldiers were carrying supplies onto the Fu ship. These were the elite soldiers among the Beijing army, the elite among the elite. Most of them had followed Tang Hao to sea before, so there was no problem with seasickness.

The Ming Emperor Zhu Houzhao personally led all the civil and military officials to see him off, including the six ministers and cabinet ministers.

According to the Ming Xin Bao, traitors in Japan have started a rebellion, and the rebels are so powerful that they have conquered half of Japan's territory.

Under such circumstances, the imperial court could only send Tang Hao, Duke of Xin, who was known as the God of War, to lead an army to suppress the Japanese rebellion.

But no one expected that His Majesty the Emperor would personally lead civil and military officials to see him off.

You know, such courtesy from the emperor to his subjects has never happened since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.

But it happened during the Zhengde period.

The common people and scholars who were unaware of the inside story could only sigh, "The ruler and his subjects get along well with each other."

At this moment on the dock, Zhu Houzhao was whispering to Tang Hao.

"Savage, come back quickly once you find the grain!"

"Savage, if the wind and waves are too strong and dangerous, we should turn around and go home immediately!"

“Savage…”

Tang Hao became impatient with his nagging.

"Okay, okay, are you annoying?"

"This isn't your first time out to sea, stop nagging me here!"

His Majesty the Emperor's face turned red, but he still patiently gave repeated instructions.

Yang Tinghe, Wang Ao and others were all at a loss whether to laugh or cry when they saw this.

However, Yang Tinghe, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, could not smile now, and even his eyes were a little red.

Because Tang Hao took the initiative to visit him last night, and the two talked until late at night, he also knew the real purpose of Duke Xin Tang Hao's voyage this time.

There was no Japanese rebellion at all!

This Duke Xin is going to take an adventurous voyage to search for high-yield crops!
To be honest, Yang Tinghe has always had complicated feelings towards Tang Hao.

Yang Tinghe, the tutor of Emperor Zhengde, was the first to enter the court and the cabinet. It was precisely because of the "Imperial Mirror Illustrations" that Tang Hao intentionally gave him that he was able to successfully enter the cabinet and make further progress in his official career.

But after that, because of his own position, Yang Tinghe had to fight with Tang Hao to protect the power and interests of civil officials and gentry as much as possible.

Unfortunately, with Tang Hao's victory over Mongolia and even the capture of the Mongolian prince alive, the rise of military generals and nobles has become unstoppable.

During this period, the powerful Duke of Xin, Tang Hao, almost suffocated all the gentry in the court.

But did Tang Hao do anything wrong?
He didn't!
On the contrary, he made countless contributions to the Ming Dynasty!

Not to mention anything else, just defeating the Mongolian forces in one battle and capturing the little Mongolian prince alive is enough for Tang Hao to become famous in history and live forever!

Although he had already reached the highest position in the country and was second only to the emperor, Tang Hao did not rest on his laurels. Instead, he risked his life and went out to sea again to search for high-yield grain crops for the Ming Dynasty!

What kind of person is this?

Yang Tinghe found it difficult to understand, but it did not stop him from respecting him.

Especially the manuscripts that Tang Hao left for him. After Yang Tinghe read them last night, he was shocked!
A whip method!
The tax is distributed among the acres! The fire consumption is returned to the public!
The gentry serve as one and pay taxes as one!
These are national policies that are enough to change the political landscape of the Ming Dynasty!

How could Yang Tinghe have deserved the favor of Duke Xin Tang Hao and have these astonishing national policies passed to him?

"It's hard to describe the dangers of this voyage."

"So I can't guarantee that I can return safely!"

"If I cannot return safely, please consider these measures that benefit the country and the people!"

"If the Prime Minister has the heart to govern the country, he should try to implement them one by one. If not, please leave these manuscripts behind to give future generations a chance."

This was what Tang Hao told Yang Tinghe, and it was also the real reason why Yang Tinghe looked so moved at this moment.

Perhaps, the world has misjudged Tang Hao, and misjudged this loyal and good man of the Ming Dynasty!

Tang Hao also noticed Yang Tinghe's red eyes, and nodded to him with a smile.

He was not sure whether he could cross the Pacific Ocean safely, so he left behind these plans that would benefit the country and the people in advance.

He was also unsure whether Yang Tinghe had the determination to be a reformer who would risk the world's disapproval to implement these policies that would benefit the country and the people and create a truly prosperous era for the people of the Ming Dynasty.

But there was only so much he could do.

At least, as the emperor's teacher, Yang Tinghe would not hide it from Zhu Houzhao.

Even if Tang Hao could not come back, these policies that benefit the country and the people would remain in the Ming Dynasty and slowly ferment, waiting for the right opportunity and a young and promising monarch to follow the trend and carry out reforms.

As for why not tell Zhu Houzhao directly?
Tang Hao also didn't know whether these national policies were in line with the current national conditions of the Ming Dynasty.

As a cabinet minister, Yang Tinghe understood the national conditions of the Ming Dynasty better than anyone else, including Emperor Zhu Houzhao and the military hero Tang Hao.

Therefore, leaving the manuscript to Yang Tinghe was a decision Tang Hao made after careful consideration.

The time is almost up and the supplies have been shipped.

Tang Hao said goodbye to his wife and children, then looked at each person he was familiar with, nodded to them one by one, and finally looked at Emperor Zhu Houzhao.

"Don't forget our original goal."

"Reviving the Ming Dynasty!"

"Make Ming great again!"

Zhu Houzhao's eyes reddened and he nodded heavily.

"I will never forget it!"

The king and his minister smiled at each other, and everything was said without words.

Then Tang Hao boarded the ship and the fleet slowly left the dock.

Under the watchful eyes of the Ming Dynasty, General Tang Hao once again embarked on an unknown journey.

Tang Hao was standing on the deck, and suddenly two more people appeared beside him.

"My Lord, are you surprised? Are you delighted?"

"My Lord, I'm here too!"

Looking at Tang Mu and Chang Kuohai, Tang Hao kicked them both in annoyance.