In the winter of the fourth year of Shixing, the sea surface of the old land of the Southern Han Dynasty was still bright and the temperature was very high.The high white sails on the sea reflected the sunlight, and the waves rushed onto the ship's side, making a sound.
This is a fleet of five light boats. On the middle warship, the commander of the Jiaolong Army, Wang Defang, walked onto the deck and looked at the horizon in the distance of the sea for a long time.
The soldiers and sailors also walked onto the deck and looked into the distance together. The black shadow on the horizon was the land!
People who spent countless days on the vast sea did not cheer when they saw the land, but they breathed a long sigh of relief. Their faces were tanned by the sun and their expressions were a little complicated... because this fleet was twenty-one warships when they set off from Haizhou Port (Lianyungang) at the beginning of this year.
Wang Defang, the commander of the Jiaolong Army, brought twenty-one ships. After losing half of the ship's personnel, he finally returned.
Ding ding dong dong... The copper bell on the ship was ringed, and yellow dragon flags were hung on the remaining ships.
Xu Jun's near-shore warship came towards him. The boat was waving the red flag of the King Xing Mansion, and soon two small boats rowed and approached.
The people on the boat looked up at the black muzzle on the side of the ship and the people wearing imperial guards' armor on the deck, and immediately shouted: Xingwang Port is not far away, can your army dock?
A civil servant beside Wang Defang responded: Please guide the way for the warships of the Prince's Mansion!
The people on the boat asked the number of the army again, and immediately rowed back, and didn't even board the deck... Only Daxun's Imperial Guard had those artillery and equipment, and it was confirmed that they were their own people.
The local warship then led the fleet of Daxu Imperial Army to the nearby Xingwang Port.
After the ship broke down, the soldiers left the sea in batches and went ashore.Wang Defang was still in the cabin. He was very depressed and lighted the lights and wrote a memorial to Tokyo that night.
Listening to the sound of waves in the harbor, the night was gradually coming, but the lanterns were brightly lit; whenever merchant ships and warships docked, the wine shops and kilns were busy.
The sound of the rhythm and the unrestrained laughter were also vaguely heard in the cabin.
Wang Defang looked through the charts and a few bags of seeds he brought back, and thought for a long time, hoping that the only things he had could save him from guilt...
When the soldiers who were waiting for the ship to return, Wang Defang heard about the emperor's serious illness and the chaos in the country this year, and was quite moved for a moment.
After a year of voyage, I feel like the world has changed. The dynasty that almost emerged from this long voyage no longer exists.
During this voyage, Wang Defang lost sixteen warships and thousands of elite soldiers of the Jiaolong Army, and sent out a large amount of silk porcelain and jewelry, which consumed countless military expenses. Compared with the Jiaolong Army who obtained a large amount of silver mines from Japan, he almost didn't catch anything this time!
It was really not going well. They first traveled west with the Great Food Fleet. Sure enough, they arrived at the Juluo Kingdom (India) after the official said of Malacca, and submitted the letter of state and gifts to the Juluo Dynasty, and also received some return gifts.
However, when returning, the fleet encountered wind and waves, and several warships hit the reef and were wiped out, and the cannibal guide died.
Then Wang Defang got lost and took a long walk to find the Strait of Malacca for more than a month. When he passed through the Strait, he wanted to replenish water and repair ships on the island, but at night he was attacked by the people of Zhuluo at night and a warship was burned.
After dawn, Wang Defang was furious and led his troops to loot the two villages, but was afraid of the danger of being alone, so he quickly forced his way through the strait and then headed north.
After many twists and turns, the incessant winds and waves and reefs threatened Xu Jun's fleet.When they finally returned to their country, there were only more than 200 people and five ships left.
...When he arrived in Tokyo, Wang Defang received an imperial edict summoned by the emperor and a memorial to approve: The disadvantages lie in the present, and the achievements lie in the future.
He quickly packed up his decent appearance in the palace.
Walking through the towering city tower palace, when Wang Defang came to the Political Affairs Hall, in the bright winter light, the highest civil and military officials in the court stood on both sides, and their eyes were all cast on Wang Defang's face.
The emperor summoned him solemnly, and Wang Defang stepped forward and knelt on the ground, saying, "I will betray Your Majesty the entrusted, please give up your crime!"
Flat body.Guo Shao sat on it calmly, speaking with great energy, and there was no sign of serious illness in the rumors. Those major events that did not see the benefits for the time being but had long-term benefits were the responsibilities of the court, such as the development of water conservancy and the expansion of territory.The king's capital ordered the following soldiers to cut through the thorns and explore new lands, and their achievements will last for thousands of years.I issued an order to provide relief and reward for the soldiers who have sailed far away.
Wang Defang said: Thank you for your kindness.
However, the ministers kept silent. Even the Privy Councilor Wei Renpu did not praise Wang Defang, and the atmosphere was a bit dull.
But Guo Shao's ideas are obviously different. It is a feat in itself that he can reach India by sea in the tenth century AD, and it is not something that can be measured by the loss of military expenditure.
Guo Shao picked up the cotton seeds on the imperial case and passed them to the ministers, and said: Silk is expensive, with sparse production, and is not strong, but the linen is too rough and not cold-resistant. Only cotton is suitable for mass production. However, cotton in the Western Regions should be insufficient and is limited to planting on the northwest border. Cotton in the Western Regions is more expensive than silk.If the seeds brought by Wang Defang can adapt to the promised climate, this is one of the great benefits of HNA this time.
After hearing this, everyone had to shout: Your Majesty is wise!
It is unknown if these are somewhat true.
Guo Shao could not convince the ministers, and even he could not find enough reasons... but he knew in his heart that according to the knowledge of later generations, it was a bright road that the world had walked through, based on the knowledge of later generations.
Breaking out trade routes and obtaining as much raw materials and markets as possible is also an important way to stimulate trade and generate.
He outlined his unique overall situation on a file, and the industry written at the top became a crazy and distant dream.
Guo Shao was unable to make a steam engine, and no one could do it at this time, but that was a direction and vision.
Wang Defang also denounced Zhu Luo Kingdom in the Political Consultative Hall, accepted gifts and letters of state, but attacked Daxu's fleet in the strait.But the Zhuluo Kingdom is too far away and there is nothing we can do about it at this time.
...The next day, Gao Shouzhen, the Sitian Supervisor, presented a star board, and received a heavy reward from Guo Shao, and issued an order to praise his achievements as one with Zhang Heng of the Han Dynasty.
The star-watching technique has appeared since the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Gao Shouzhen also used this technique to calculate the direction by observing stars, but it was extremely difficult. Only those who are proficient in astronomical phenomena understand this technique; their use is only in the vast sea.
Guo Shao invested military expenditures to HNA without any trouble, allowing Gao Shouzhen to guess the holy intention, so he summarized the star-watching technique and made it into an instrument called Star-winding Board.
Guo Shao didn't understand this thing at all, but according to Gao Shouzhen's description, he believed that this was a rough version of satellite positioning technology in ancient times.
This invention greatly increased Guo Shao's confidence, and he had begun to brew a second voyage deep in his heart!
Not long after the great dynasty, Guo Shao rewarded all the people on their merits, and Gao Shouzhen was also among the forefront of great merits.
When he went to court, Guo Shao did not attend the court with the queen, but today he went to court with Concubine Li Xian, a woman from Dangxiang.
That day, Guo Shao canceled the meeting with the ministers in Yangde Hall, and went to Wushan with Concubine Li Xian during the day. Now he seems to be more fond of Concubine Li Xian.
Concubine Li Xian was favored, and Li Yiyin, the leader of Dangxiang, was exempted from serious crimes and was granted the title of Duke of Qin and the Grand Governor of Pingxia Province.
Soon, Li Yiyin will go to Xiazhou to take up the highest nominal position in Pingxia area, and recall his fled descendants to live in Tokyo.
Many officials and civilians talk about the reputation of Li Yueji, a beautiful woman in Dangxiang, because her family was awarded a high position because of her beauty.
But the central minister believed that the cause and effect of this matter was reversed... It was precisely because the emperor wanted to consolidate Xia Dangxiang and used Li Yiyin to win people's hearts that he loved Li Yueji.
Yang Ye, Gao Yanqiu and Liu Renzhan were directly awarded the title of Marquis of Kaiguo for their military achievements in the Hedong War. Feng Jiye was also awarded the title of Marquis of Kaiguo for his capture of Li Yiyin.The big court was filled with joy.
People like Zhe Dejian, Li Yiyin and others were dukes; talents such as Yang Ye and others who had great achievements were named the founding marquis, but they were very happy...
The title of Daxu is actually two systems. One is the title of the previous dynasty, including the title of King of different surnames (such as Fu Yanqing is the King of Wei), the title of Duke of Place Names (such as Duke of Qin and Duke of Xia). This title is just a high status and reputation, but the court does not actually give a salary, which is equivalent to an honor; the other type of title obtained by military officers through real military merits is the unique aristocratic rank of Daxu.
The Dukes of the Six Kingdoms, the Marquis of Founding Kingdoms, and the Earls had generous salaries, and were hereditary in different levels.
The founding marquis obtained by Yang Ye and others is the latter.This type of title is profitable, and you can continue to be promoted through military merits.
After Li Chuyun's death, his son inherited the founding Duke, but after Luo Yanhuan's death, the Duke of Guarding was still empty.
One of the six kings who were hereditary and shared the world with the Daxu dynasty, and the generals were staring at that position; the chance of directly protecting the kingdom was too small, unless the battle to destroy the country was destroyed, they would first become the founding marquis... This is the main reason why the generals were excited.
Then the royal family held a celebration banquet in Jinxiang Hall, and the king and his ministers celebrated together.Cups and cups intertwined, stringed and bamboo orchestras, dancers danced lightly on the wooden platform, and the cheerful and lively atmosphere seemed to gradually clear away the haze for months.
Guo Shao drank a lot of wine in public and left the banquet to rest at Yangde Hall.
At this time, Jing Niang came in, she stepped forward and clasped her fists and said: Your Majesty, the king's envoy (Wang Pu) asked me to report an important news from the Military and Caosi.
Let’s listen.Guo Shao sobered up with tea and said casually.
Jingniang said: Xiao Siwen of Liao Kingdom resigned as Privy Councilor of the Northern Court and served as King of the Northern Court; Yelu Xizhen was newly appointed as Privy Councilor of the Northern Court.
When Guo Shao heard this, he immediately put down his teacup.
The most powerful official position in the Liao Kingdom was the Privy Council Privy Council, who was in charge of national military affairs; the King of the Northern Court, Khitan, was named Yilijin, which was only one of the four major courtyards, and was nominally the leader of several large tribes.
The siege of Yanmen Pass obviously made it difficult for Xiao Siwen to escape, so he gave up the supreme military leader to resolve domestic conflicts.
Guo Shao pondered: This is not enough to repay Xiao Siwen, it is just a good start.
This is a fleet of five light boats. On the middle warship, the commander of the Jiaolong Army, Wang Defang, walked onto the deck and looked at the horizon in the distance of the sea for a long time.
The soldiers and sailors also walked onto the deck and looked into the distance together. The black shadow on the horizon was the land!
People who spent countless days on the vast sea did not cheer when they saw the land, but they breathed a long sigh of relief. Their faces were tanned by the sun and their expressions were a little complicated... because this fleet was twenty-one warships when they set off from Haizhou Port (Lianyungang) at the beginning of this year.
Wang Defang, the commander of the Jiaolong Army, brought twenty-one ships. After losing half of the ship's personnel, he finally returned.
Ding ding dong dong... The copper bell on the ship was ringed, and yellow dragon flags were hung on the remaining ships.
Xu Jun's near-shore warship came towards him. The boat was waving the red flag of the King Xing Mansion, and soon two small boats rowed and approached.
The people on the boat looked up at the black muzzle on the side of the ship and the people wearing imperial guards' armor on the deck, and immediately shouted: Xingwang Port is not far away, can your army dock?
A civil servant beside Wang Defang responded: Please guide the way for the warships of the Prince's Mansion!
The people on the boat asked the number of the army again, and immediately rowed back, and didn't even board the deck... Only Daxun's Imperial Guard had those artillery and equipment, and it was confirmed that they were their own people.
The local warship then led the fleet of Daxu Imperial Army to the nearby Xingwang Port.
After the ship broke down, the soldiers left the sea in batches and went ashore.Wang Defang was still in the cabin. He was very depressed and lighted the lights and wrote a memorial to Tokyo that night.
Listening to the sound of waves in the harbor, the night was gradually coming, but the lanterns were brightly lit; whenever merchant ships and warships docked, the wine shops and kilns were busy.
The sound of the rhythm and the unrestrained laughter were also vaguely heard in the cabin.
Wang Defang looked through the charts and a few bags of seeds he brought back, and thought for a long time, hoping that the only things he had could save him from guilt...
When the soldiers who were waiting for the ship to return, Wang Defang heard about the emperor's serious illness and the chaos in the country this year, and was quite moved for a moment.
After a year of voyage, I feel like the world has changed. The dynasty that almost emerged from this long voyage no longer exists.
During this voyage, Wang Defang lost sixteen warships and thousands of elite soldiers of the Jiaolong Army, and sent out a large amount of silk porcelain and jewelry, which consumed countless military expenses. Compared with the Jiaolong Army who obtained a large amount of silver mines from Japan, he almost didn't catch anything this time!
It was really not going well. They first traveled west with the Great Food Fleet. Sure enough, they arrived at the Juluo Kingdom (India) after the official said of Malacca, and submitted the letter of state and gifts to the Juluo Dynasty, and also received some return gifts.
However, when returning, the fleet encountered wind and waves, and several warships hit the reef and were wiped out, and the cannibal guide died.
Then Wang Defang got lost and took a long walk to find the Strait of Malacca for more than a month. When he passed through the Strait, he wanted to replenish water and repair ships on the island, but at night he was attacked by the people of Zhuluo at night and a warship was burned.
After dawn, Wang Defang was furious and led his troops to loot the two villages, but was afraid of the danger of being alone, so he quickly forced his way through the strait and then headed north.
After many twists and turns, the incessant winds and waves and reefs threatened Xu Jun's fleet.When they finally returned to their country, there were only more than 200 people and five ships left.
...When he arrived in Tokyo, Wang Defang received an imperial edict summoned by the emperor and a memorial to approve: The disadvantages lie in the present, and the achievements lie in the future.
He quickly packed up his decent appearance in the palace.
Walking through the towering city tower palace, when Wang Defang came to the Political Affairs Hall, in the bright winter light, the highest civil and military officials in the court stood on both sides, and their eyes were all cast on Wang Defang's face.
The emperor summoned him solemnly, and Wang Defang stepped forward and knelt on the ground, saying, "I will betray Your Majesty the entrusted, please give up your crime!"
Flat body.Guo Shao sat on it calmly, speaking with great energy, and there was no sign of serious illness in the rumors. Those major events that did not see the benefits for the time being but had long-term benefits were the responsibilities of the court, such as the development of water conservancy and the expansion of territory.The king's capital ordered the following soldiers to cut through the thorns and explore new lands, and their achievements will last for thousands of years.I issued an order to provide relief and reward for the soldiers who have sailed far away.
Wang Defang said: Thank you for your kindness.
However, the ministers kept silent. Even the Privy Councilor Wei Renpu did not praise Wang Defang, and the atmosphere was a bit dull.
But Guo Shao's ideas are obviously different. It is a feat in itself that he can reach India by sea in the tenth century AD, and it is not something that can be measured by the loss of military expenditure.
Guo Shao picked up the cotton seeds on the imperial case and passed them to the ministers, and said: Silk is expensive, with sparse production, and is not strong, but the linen is too rough and not cold-resistant. Only cotton is suitable for mass production. However, cotton in the Western Regions should be insufficient and is limited to planting on the northwest border. Cotton in the Western Regions is more expensive than silk.If the seeds brought by Wang Defang can adapt to the promised climate, this is one of the great benefits of HNA this time.
After hearing this, everyone had to shout: Your Majesty is wise!
It is unknown if these are somewhat true.
Guo Shao could not convince the ministers, and even he could not find enough reasons... but he knew in his heart that according to the knowledge of later generations, it was a bright road that the world had walked through, based on the knowledge of later generations.
Breaking out trade routes and obtaining as much raw materials and markets as possible is also an important way to stimulate trade and generate.
He outlined his unique overall situation on a file, and the industry written at the top became a crazy and distant dream.
Guo Shao was unable to make a steam engine, and no one could do it at this time, but that was a direction and vision.
Wang Defang also denounced Zhu Luo Kingdom in the Political Consultative Hall, accepted gifts and letters of state, but attacked Daxu's fleet in the strait.But the Zhuluo Kingdom is too far away and there is nothing we can do about it at this time.
...The next day, Gao Shouzhen, the Sitian Supervisor, presented a star board, and received a heavy reward from Guo Shao, and issued an order to praise his achievements as one with Zhang Heng of the Han Dynasty.
The star-watching technique has appeared since the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Gao Shouzhen also used this technique to calculate the direction by observing stars, but it was extremely difficult. Only those who are proficient in astronomical phenomena understand this technique; their use is only in the vast sea.
Guo Shao invested military expenditures to HNA without any trouble, allowing Gao Shouzhen to guess the holy intention, so he summarized the star-watching technique and made it into an instrument called Star-winding Board.
Guo Shao didn't understand this thing at all, but according to Gao Shouzhen's description, he believed that this was a rough version of satellite positioning technology in ancient times.
This invention greatly increased Guo Shao's confidence, and he had begun to brew a second voyage deep in his heart!
Not long after the great dynasty, Guo Shao rewarded all the people on their merits, and Gao Shouzhen was also among the forefront of great merits.
When he went to court, Guo Shao did not attend the court with the queen, but today he went to court with Concubine Li Xian, a woman from Dangxiang.
That day, Guo Shao canceled the meeting with the ministers in Yangde Hall, and went to Wushan with Concubine Li Xian during the day. Now he seems to be more fond of Concubine Li Xian.
Concubine Li Xian was favored, and Li Yiyin, the leader of Dangxiang, was exempted from serious crimes and was granted the title of Duke of Qin and the Grand Governor of Pingxia Province.
Soon, Li Yiyin will go to Xiazhou to take up the highest nominal position in Pingxia area, and recall his fled descendants to live in Tokyo.
Many officials and civilians talk about the reputation of Li Yueji, a beautiful woman in Dangxiang, because her family was awarded a high position because of her beauty.
But the central minister believed that the cause and effect of this matter was reversed... It was precisely because the emperor wanted to consolidate Xia Dangxiang and used Li Yiyin to win people's hearts that he loved Li Yueji.
Yang Ye, Gao Yanqiu and Liu Renzhan were directly awarded the title of Marquis of Kaiguo for their military achievements in the Hedong War. Feng Jiye was also awarded the title of Marquis of Kaiguo for his capture of Li Yiyin.The big court was filled with joy.
People like Zhe Dejian, Li Yiyin and others were dukes; talents such as Yang Ye and others who had great achievements were named the founding marquis, but they were very happy...
The title of Daxu is actually two systems. One is the title of the previous dynasty, including the title of King of different surnames (such as Fu Yanqing is the King of Wei), the title of Duke of Place Names (such as Duke of Qin and Duke of Xia). This title is just a high status and reputation, but the court does not actually give a salary, which is equivalent to an honor; the other type of title obtained by military officers through real military merits is the unique aristocratic rank of Daxu.
The Dukes of the Six Kingdoms, the Marquis of Founding Kingdoms, and the Earls had generous salaries, and were hereditary in different levels.
The founding marquis obtained by Yang Ye and others is the latter.This type of title is profitable, and you can continue to be promoted through military merits.
After Li Chuyun's death, his son inherited the founding Duke, but after Luo Yanhuan's death, the Duke of Guarding was still empty.
One of the six kings who were hereditary and shared the world with the Daxu dynasty, and the generals were staring at that position; the chance of directly protecting the kingdom was too small, unless the battle to destroy the country was destroyed, they would first become the founding marquis... This is the main reason why the generals were excited.
Then the royal family held a celebration banquet in Jinxiang Hall, and the king and his ministers celebrated together.Cups and cups intertwined, stringed and bamboo orchestras, dancers danced lightly on the wooden platform, and the cheerful and lively atmosphere seemed to gradually clear away the haze for months.
Guo Shao drank a lot of wine in public and left the banquet to rest at Yangde Hall.
At this time, Jing Niang came in, she stepped forward and clasped her fists and said: Your Majesty, the king's envoy (Wang Pu) asked me to report an important news from the Military and Caosi.
Let’s listen.Guo Shao sobered up with tea and said casually.
Jingniang said: Xiao Siwen of Liao Kingdom resigned as Privy Councilor of the Northern Court and served as King of the Northern Court; Yelu Xizhen was newly appointed as Privy Councilor of the Northern Court.
When Guo Shao heard this, he immediately put down his teacup.
The most powerful official position in the Liao Kingdom was the Privy Council Privy Council, who was in charge of national military affairs; the King of the Northern Court, Khitan, was named Yilijin, which was only one of the four major courtyards, and was nominally the leader of several large tribes.
The siege of Yanmen Pass obviously made it difficult for Xiao Siwen to escape, so he gave up the supreme military leader to resolve domestic conflicts.
Guo Shao pondered: This is not enough to repay Xiao Siwen, it is just a good start.
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