The waves swept across and crashed against the shore.
The blue sea was like a huge sapphire, mysterious, magnificent, and full of danger and the unknown.
At this moment, in an unknown sea, a huge fleet was sailing.
Looking over, he saw dozens of huge warships lined up. They stretched for several miles and were vast and mighty. They stretched across the sea and slowly moved forward.
They were like giant beasts with majestic auras and were filled with an incomparable sense of oppression.
Crash…
Violent winds raged, and waves surged forward one after another. The entire sea seemed to be angry, but it was still unable to shake this fleet.
In the center of the fleet, on the flagship, a middle-aged man with a pale face and no beard stood on the watchtower, looking ahead with a monocular.
After some observation, he put it down.
"Don't worry, Elder Zheng. The storm ahead has already passed. Now that we're almost home, there won't be any problems.”
At this moment, a hoarse voice sounded behind him.
There was a hint of relaxation in her voice, as well as a strong sense of nostalgia and fatigue.
"I know that everyone is very happy that we are about to reach home, but at times like this, we should not let our guard down.”
The middle-aged man turned his head and said in a serious tone," There's nothing wrong with being careful. I have to be responsible for everyone in the fleet.”
Looking into the distance again, the middle-aged man took a deep breath and a hint of excitement flashed across his eyes.
"I, Zheng He, have received the favor of the Emperor and have taken over the position of commander of the voyage treasure fleet.”
His words were firm, sonorous, and forceful, carrying an incomparable will.
The middle-aged man was the 'Three-Treasure Eunuch' Zheng He. This was the third time he had returned from the Western Ocean with his fleet, and he was about to return to the Ming Dynasty.
"You're still so serious.”
The hoarse voice sounded again. It was a bearded man with a dark face who looked a little disheveled.
He was one of the deputy envoys of the fleet, Wang Jinghong.
Walking to Zheng He's side and looking ahead with him, Wang Jinghong said with mixed feelings,"
"It has been two years and I have finally returned. I wonder what changes Big Ming has had at this time?”
Two years was neither long nor short.
However, the days on the sea were not so comfortable.
Especially in this era, where entertainment was lacking and navigation technology was very backward.
Sailing on the sea could simply drive people crazy. Those who had never experienced that kind of torment could not understand it at all.
"Soon, we will reach the coast in about three days. You can go and take a good look yourself.”
Zheng He patted his old partner's shoulder and comforted him." This time, we have brought envoys from various countries. The Emperor will definitely reward us handsomely.”
"At that time, Old Wang, you can go back to being carefree and carefree.”
Zheng He's voice carried a trace of envy, but unfortunately, he was unable to understand humanity, unable to understand the happiness that a normal man should have.
However, his mission was to dedicate the rest of his life to Ming and the Emperor.
With a firm heart, Zheng He's gaze sharpened once again.
Glancing at him from the corner of his eye, Wang Jinghong chuckled and said straightforwardly,""When we return to the Ying Tian Prefecture, I'll treat you to a drink, the best and strongest wine.”
Zheng He smiled, unwilling to be outdone." Then let's make a deal. We won't go home until we're drunk!”
"Alright, a gentleman's word is a promise!”
Wang Jinghong extended his palm and clapped Zheng He's hand.
Ta, ta, ta…
At this moment, a series of footsteps could be heard. Soon, a soldier walked up to the watchtower.
"Milords, several pirate ships have been discovered on the right side. They seem to be heading towards us.”
"Pirates?"
Zheng He and Wang Jinghong looked at each other and frowned. Their expressions instantly became serious.
He turned to his right and saw several black dots.
"These pirates dare to be so rampant near my Daming Sea Region. When I return, I will definitely report to the emperor and destroy these damned sea rats.”
Wang Jinghong gritted his teeth. His expression wasn't very good, and his words were filled with killing intent.
There were obviously some unknown stories.
"These pirates should indeed be eliminated!”
Zheng He agreed with Wang Jinghong's words.
These pirates not only plundered on the sea, but sometimes they would also go ashore to rob. In these few years, the coastal areas of the Ming Dynasty were often visited by pirates.
"You don't even have ten ships, yet you dare to rob us. Greed is really causing trouble and asking for death.”
Zheng He picked up the binoculars and took a look. He couldn't help but shake his head in disdain.
Compared to Da Ming's treasure ship, those pirate ships were pitifully small.
Moreover, the weapon ratio was even more different.
In the current world, Da Ming's shipbuilding technology and firearms were definitely the best in the world.
"Pass down the order to have all the ships prepare for battle.”
"Yes, my lord!"
The soldier received the order and quickly went down to convey Zheng He's orders.
He was a little excited. He didn't expect that he would be able to make a contribution even though he was about to reach Da Ming. These pirates came really well.
Naturally, Zheng He did not know what the soldiers were thinking." Old Wang, go and appease the emissaries from the various countries.”
There were envoys from dozens of countries on the flagship, so Zheng He did not dare to be too careless.
"Alright, I'll go now."
Wang Jinghong nodded and smiled,""However, I feel that with those people's personalities, they shouldn't be afraid. Instead, they should be anticipating it.”
His words were not without reason.
In this day and age, those who dared to cross the ocean and go to another unfamiliar country were basically not timid people.
……
Pirates came fast and sank fast.
The result of the battle was not unexpected, and the entire process was extremely easy.
Each of the Daming Treasure Ships was over a hundred meters long and was equipped with over twenty cannons. There were also several strong crossbows on the deck, as well as hundreds of soldiers.
In just one exchange, the eight pirate ships were blasted into smithereens.
They didn't know where they got the courage to charge at such a huge fleet.
He wasn't even in such a rush to die.
The setting sun was like blood, and countless broken pieces of wood floated on the surface of the sea.
In the distance, a huge fleet gradually disappeared into the sea.
Three days later, at Taicang Liujiagang.
As the sunrise, giant ships slowly appeared in everyone's line of sight.
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