I was the emperor in the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 407 Loyalty and infamy throughout his life, who will bear it!

Hearing Li Tian's rhetoric, Zheng He's originally rigid thoughts seemed to have been impacted by more than a dozen typhoons and waves, and became fragmented.

The birth of the steam ship marked that long-distance voyages would no longer be limited by the influence of monsoons, and could be sailed all year round, and the distance of one voyage would be greatly increased.

Thousands of such ships are needed, and the Ming Dynasty has the ability to transport hundreds of thousands of soldiers to any place in the world.

With such a huge military force, those tiny countries overseas are still within reach.

Your Majesty's grand idea of ​​bringing the whole world into the territory of Ming Dynasty is really possible to realize.

Zheng He, as the first person to sail to Africa in the Ming Dynasty and even in the whole of China, has a broad vision that is far beyond comparison.

But with his knowledge, he was shocked by Li Tian's great idea. It is conceivable that other people would be shocked if they knew what he was thinking at this time, and they might even be accused of insanity.

After being shocked, he quickly returned to calmness, and said to Li Tiandao worriedly,

"Your Majesty, this plan cannot be achieved in a short period of time, even if it can be achieved, it will take a lot of time and materials.

Now if His Majesty makes this idea public, I am afraid our family will attract opposition from all the officials! "

Li Tian smiled faintly,
"Of course I know that this matter cannot be rushed, I originally planned to complete this idea little by little within a few decades.

But this does not prevent, let some people go out to explore the way first.

Since Tang Sai'er and the others have this thought, I will grant them one or two things! "

The conversation between the two of them today was a thorough lesson on Zheng He's overseas expansion.

He never thought that Li Tian would think of such a grand plan through such a small incident.

I feel as if I have aged a lot at once.

He couldn't help but wryly smiled,
"Your majesty's thoughts are beyond the reach of ordinary people. Our family... our family is really old and can't keep up with your majesty's thoughts!"

Li Tian quickly grabbed his arm and said,
"Uncle Bao, what do you mean by that? I still expect you to set sail again."

Hearing this, Zheng He's eyes turned red, and he was about to bow down as soon as he bent his legs. Li Tian hurriedly supported him, and said nothing to make him kneel down.

"Your Majesty, our... old slave..."

He was so excited that he couldn't speak well.

Li Tian helped him back up again, and comforted him,
"It's my first time ascending the Great Treasure, if Uncle Bao hadn't come back in time to help me stabilize the court, I might still be arguing with the King of Han and those courtiers.

Where can there be such a time, and it is a reform, and it is an expansion of the territory! "

"Everything I have achieved is all thanks to Uncle Bao, who is your escort!"

Zheng He trembled again when he heard the words, and said excitedly,
"Your Majesty is serious, these are what old slaves should do!"

Li Tian sighed while shaking his head,
"Hey, Uncle Bao, your achievements are much higher than those of the few princes when the country was founded. If there hadn't been a precedent, I would have made you a prince."

When Zheng He heard this, he became even more excited, and hurriedly said in a trembling voice,

"Your Majesty, this matter must not be allowed. The old slave's status is low, and the law must not be abolished just because of the old slave!"

Li Tian is indifferent,
"Why not, laws and regulations are also made by people, although it may be difficult at this time, but as long as you, Uncle Bao, do a few more important things.

After my new law is more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, I believe that at that time, there will not be many people who oppose it. "

It has never been done since ancient times that eunuchs became marquises.

Regardless of whether it is the credit of the Jingnan Battle or the achievements of the six voyages to the West, it is more than enough for Zheng He to get the title of Marquis.

If it weren't for his status, he should have received this honor a long time ago.

It is the biggest dream of everyone in Huaxia to be named a Marquis and a Prime Minister.

Zheng He never had such a dream, but since he entered the palace, this idea has been completely annihilated in his mind.

Li Tian's words seem to be comforting, but they have really moved his mind.

Zheng He was moved, but more worried.

Worried that Li Tian's move would cause a huge backlash from the court.

He was about to persuade Li Tian to give up this idea again, but Li Tian continued,

"Uncle Bao, you don't need to care about what other people think. In my opinion, anyone who has made great contributions to Daming should be rewarded heavily, regardless of whether he is perfect or not, and it doesn't matter whether he is a member of Daming."

"My idea is not impulsive, nor is it to comfort you, but I want to take this opportunity to show the world that even if he is an eunuch, as long as he has made great achievements, I will never favor one over another!"

"As for Yang Wei overseas, it is the opportunity I give you to expand the territory for Ming Dynasty. Uncle Bao, you will represent not only yourself, but thousands of people who have special identities like you!"

What can Zheng He do? Li Tian's words have already reached this point, and the big hat has been put on him. Even if he has a thousand words, he doesn't know how to express them.

In the end, he could only slam his head heavily on the ground,
"Your Majesty's kindness, this old slave deeply feels his guilt. Even if his body is broken to pieces, this old slave will definitely live up to His Majesty's expectations and let the flag of Ming Dynasty fly all over the world."

Li Tian accepted Zheng He's big gift with peace of mind.

Zheng He's loyalty to Li Tian is 1 hearts, but after all, he has reached this age, and his ambition may not be as good as before.

But he still needs him to help him for a few years now.

The so-called asking generals is not as good as motivating generals. On the one hand, he is encouraged by the title, and on the other hand, he is tied down by righteousness. I believe that in the future, Zheng He, even if he wants to retire from his old age and return to his hometown, he will have to think about it carefully.

Some people might say that bullying an old man who has made great contributions to Daming like this seems a bit insincere.

But Li Tian knew how unwilling Zheng He was when he died on the last voyage.

In the eyes of outsiders at this time, voyages to the West were a useless waste of money.

And Zheng He spent his whole life and never proved to other people and the emperor that his voyage was meaningful.

Li Tian didn't want to let him go, but he wanted to tell Zheng He, and the whole world, that it was meaningful and great for Zheng He to stick to it all his life and dedicate his whole life to it.

However, Li Tian's words are useless. To prove it, it is best to let Zheng He prove it himself.

Now that the opportunity has come, as long as Zheng He persists for a few years, under Li Tian's arrangement, his glory will eventually bloom in the long river of history with the brilliance he deserves.

(End of this chapter)