When Chen Zuyi's fleet came to Zheng He's fleet, he ordered someone to shout, saying that Chen Zuyi, the king of Bolin Kingdom, had come to greet him, and wanted to meet the envoys of the Ming Dynasty and personally lead the way.

The warships on the periphery of Zheng He's fleet got out of the way and let them in.

Chen Zuyi led his ten warships to slowly sail into the center of Zheng He's fleet, approaching the largest of them, a treasure ship with a flag several feet high with the words "Ming Xuanfu Western Qincha Zheng" written in large letters.

Chen Zuyi stood at the bow of the ship and bowed his hand, and shouted to the treasure ship: "In the lower Bolin Kingdom, the king Chen Zuyi will see the eunuch Zheng of the Great Ming Dynasty. ”

Zheng He appeared at the bow of the ship wearing a four-grade official uniform, and returned the salute to Chen Zuyi: "King Chen has come from afar to greet him, he has worked hard all the way, please get on the boat and talk about it." ”

Chen Zuyi said: "This is very good, please ask Eunuch Zheng to order the treasure ship to anchor and sail, wait a while, and I will come up." ”

Zhang Shixing saw it from a distance, and saw that Zheng He was much more mellow than when he was in Yanwang's Mansion, looking calm and relaxed, graceful and generous, and an official appearance.

Zheng He turned around and ordered a few words, only to see a flag bearer on the lookout of the ship waving the green flag in his hand from side to side, the sails on the ship slowly fell, and the anchor chain with a thick arm also slowly fell from the stern, and the treasure ship gradually stopped.

Chen Zuyi ordered his boat to slowly get up, and a long rope ladder stretched down from the treasure boat so that Chen Zuyi could climb onto the treasure ship.

Chen Zuyi looked up at the mountain-like treasure ship in front of him, turned back to Zhang Shixing and smiled: "Eunuch Zheng wants me to ascend to the sky in one step, but I told him to ascend to heaven in one day. ”

With that, he made a chopping gesture downward, and the cannon on the bow of his ship had already been prepared, and it was a cannon at the moment, hitting the starboard side of Zheng He's treasure ship, when the plank flew sideways, making a large hole, and the sea water rushed in. The bow of the ship slammed down.

It turned out that this was a plan planned by Chen Zuyi a long time ago, to capture the thief and capture the king first, and then sink Zheng He's ship, causing Zheng He's fleet to be leaderless, and it would definitely win a big victory.

Zhang Shixing's heart sank when he saw that Zheng He's boat was shot, it seems that Zheng He did not receive Shi Jinqing's warning, is it because he has no news, Shi Jinqing can't make up his mind whether Chen Zuyi wants to attack Zheng He, and he doesn't dare to report it rashly?

At this time, the cannons on Zheng He's ship also began to fire back, but due to the height of their ship and the close proximity of the two sides, the shells flew past the mast of Chen Zuyi's ship.

Chen Zuyi ordered the ship to turn to the left again, and bombarded the treasure ship with starboard guns, and after a few booms, the treasure ship was hit by a few more shots, and several big holes were broken on the ship, and the sea water poured in, and the treasure ship sank down slightly, and the hull was balanced, and the upper and lower layers of artillery on the treasure ship were fully opened, and they all blasted towards Chen Zuyi's ship.

This time, the shells all landed on the upper part of Chen Zuyi's ship, and two of the three masts were broken, leaving only one mast.

Chen Zuyi was horrified when he saw that Zheng He's ship had broken several big holes and showed no signs of sinking, thinking that God was helping him, and hurriedly ordered the bow of the ship to turn around and escape. How did he know that Zheng He's treasure ship was equipped with twelve watertight cabins, and the ship had a few holes and was sailing as usual, which would not affect it at all.

Although Chen Zuyi's ship was fast, it was trapped in Zheng He's fleet, surrounded by large and small ships, he couldn't set sail quickly, Zheng He's ship raised its sails again, pulled up the anchor chain, and chased Chen Zuyi's ship fiercely, but fortunately, the nine ships he accompanied resisted desperately, and he escaped with his life and killed out of the ship's array.

I saw the wreckage of his fast boats on the sea everywhere near and far, some of them were on fire, some of the boats were floating and sinking on the sea with their bottoms facing up, and there were many people who fell into the water waving to him for help, the Ming warships were cruising back and forth, and the soldiers on the boat raised their fire guns to shoot at the people in the water, and the people who were shot rolled and wailed in the water, which was unbearable to see.

Chen Zuyi closed his eyes and said ruthlessly: "Don't worry about him, continue to drive the boat." ”

When his sailors heard the order, they all had resentment on their faces, and they dared not speak out.

Chen Zuyi fled ashore and hurried back to the palace, which was in a mess at the moment, and the palace people knew that he had lost the battle, so they all scattered and fled.

Chen Zuyi came to the dormitory, opened the cage, packed up the gold and silver, and was about to flee to other places, when he suddenly felt that there was someone behind him.

He turned his head sharply and saw Zhang Shixing standing behind him, and suddenly his heart moved, and he shouted: "Jingzhi, you are a traitor who deliberately led me to attack Zheng He." ”

Zhang Shixing smiled slightly and said: "King Chen, each other is born from the heart, and the evil comes from within. If it weren't for the greed in your heart, you wouldn't have fallen for it. When the time came, I advised you to stop, but you refused to listen. ”

Chen Zuyi was so angry that he stepped forward and punched Zhang Shixing in the chest, Zhang Shixing dodged slightly, his fingers were like knives, Chen Zuyi's ribs were numb, and he collapsed to the ground.

He sat on the ground, still pointing at Zhang Shixing and scolding: "Jingzhi, I treat you well, why do you harm me?" ”

Zhang Shixing said lightly: "You have been rampant at sea for many years, robbing homes and houses, and poisoning business travelers. This is one of them. In addition, we both have a personal vendetta. ”

Chen Zuyi shouted: "We didn't know each other before, how can we have a personal vendetta? ”

Zhang Shixing said: "I killed that Liangguo Gong Lanyu. ”

Chen Zuyi's eyes widened and said, "Who are you?" ”

Zhang Shixing said: "You don't have to ask. Thinking that we met once, I won't kill you, let's see what Emperor Yongle does with you. Amitabha, good, good. With that, Zhang Shixing gave Chen Zuyi a deep salute and floated away.

Chen Zuyi shouted behind him, but no one came to save him.

Zhang Shixing returned to the old port by boat, and returned to Wanshou Temple again, as soon as he entered the courtyard gate, he saw Huang Zhan and a few of them talking, and they were all full of surprise when they saw him, and they came forward to surround him and said: "Senior brother, you have been gone for a few months without news, we are worried about your safety, but you have come back quietly and safely." ”

Zhu Yunwen held his hand and said, "It's good to come back." How are things going in Bolin Country? I heard that Zheng He has been here these days. ”

Zhang Shixing said: "Thank you Master, I successfully attracted Chen Zuyi to attack Zheng He, and I don't know if Zheng He was defenseless, in short, Chen Zuyi was defeated, and it is estimated that he has been captured by the Ming army at this moment." ”

Huang Zhan said: "As soon as you go to Bolin Country, there is no news, and we are anxious. Later, Zheng He's fleet passed by the old port, and Shi Jinqing cried to Zheng He about Chen Zuyi's various illegal situations, and said that Chen Zuyi might rob the treasure ship, hoping that Zheng He could get rid of Chen Zuyi. ”

Zhang Shixing nodded and said, "I see." No wonder Zheng He didn't strike first, Chen Zuyi really killed himself. But if he is victorious, he will not have our good fruit to eat. ”

The crowd was amazed and asked why.

Zhang Shixing told his origin, and everyone said that it was dangerous.

A few days later, the news came that Zheng He's fleet defeated Chen Zuyi, beheaded more than 5,000 ranks, burned more than 10 ships, captured 7 ships, and captured Chen Zuyi alive.

Zheng He returned to the old port to rest, and Feng Shi Jinqing was the consolation envoy of the old port, from the post of three products, and asked the court for permission.

Shi Jinqing then held a banquet in the palace to entertain Zheng He, and sent people to invite Zhang Shixing and others to the palace for a banquet.

Zhang Shixing and others were afraid that they would see Zheng He's feet, so they shirked their health and did not go to the banquet.

A few days later, Zheng He's fleet set sail again and returned home.

Shi Jinqing brought Second Sister Shi and Shi Jimin, and came to visit Zhang Shixing and others with many gifts.

As soon as he entered the door, he said to everyone with a happy eyebrow: "Thanks to the help of all the masters, this time I have been able to get rid of the big trouble in my heart, and Shi is so polite." With that, he threw himself to the ground and bowed deeply.

Zhu Yunwen took the lead and returned the salute: "I heard that Shi Gong was awarded the title of the old port ambassador, it is really gratifying." ”

Shi Jinqing said with a smile: "Rejoice and rejoice." I think I'm just a grass farmer in Middle Earth, who knew that when I came to the old port, I was awarded the post of Sanpin, which is really a blessing for three lives, and the emperor's grace is vast. ”

Wang Shu asked, "Then when will King Liang return?" ”

Shi Jinqing's face changed, and he sighed and said, "King Liang won't come back." After he arrived in Beijing, the emperor rewarded him with a lot of money, and he went back to his hometown. ”

The crowd sighed again.

Shi Jinqing asked: "A few days ago, the envoy Zheng came to announce the decree, and I invited a few of you to enter the palace to celebrate, why did you all complain together?" ”

Huang Zhan said: "Shi Gong, you also know that we escaped from Annan, and it is inconvenient to meet the envoy of the Ming Dynasty. ”

Shi Jinqing slapped his forehead and said, "I'm happy but I forgot about it." Forgiveness of sins and forgiveness of sins. This time, I was able to be this ambassador thanks to the strength of everyone. I came this time to make a vow, I am willing to build a Huguo Temple for you, please Qingwen Master be the abbot, you be the deacon, I don't know what the master thinks? ”

Zhu Yunwen and the others excused themselves and agreed.

Shi Jinqing said again: "I still have a reluctant request, I hope Master Jingzhi agrees." ”

Zhang Shixing was stunned when he heard this: "Please talk about the construction." ”

Shi Jinqing said to him: "I see that Master Jingzhi is brave and strategic, and I want to ask him to be the commander of the old port. ”

Zhang Shixing looked at Zhu Yunwen, and Zhu Yunwen nodded.

Shi Jimin stepped forward and said, "Father, didn't you make me the commander, why have you changed your hexagram now?" ”

Without waiting for Shi Jinqing to reply, Shi Erniang said: "Third brother, Master Jingzhi is both wise and brave, he is the commander, and he can keep my old port safe." Don't fight anymore, my father is very right. ”

In June of the third year of Yongle (July 1405), Zheng Hezhou's master made his first trip to the "Western Ocean". In the fifth year of Yongle (1407), he returned to China. On the way back, Zheng He sent someone to appease Chen Zuyi. Chen Zuyi believed that Zheng He's mighty fleet "had treasures" on board, so he sent someone to Zheng He to say that he wanted to surrender, but in fact, Chen Zuyi wanted to surrender by fraud, and then snatch Zheng He's fleet in one fell swoop. Although Chen Zuyi's number of ships and the number of ships were inferior to Zheng He, he encouraged his subordinates to say: "Although the fleet of the Ming Dynasty was numerous, the boat operators were new to the ocean, and most of them were river and pond divisions; Although the ships of the Ming Dynasty were large, they were slow to move and were unfamiliar with the terrain; Although the naval division of the Ming Dynasty was strong, it had not fought for many years, and it was arrogant, and it was dominated by horse infantry. "What's more, Chen Zuyi looks down on Zheng He at all: what is a eunuch, and this eunuch is still famous for his land battles......

Chen Zuyi did not expect that Zheng He had been wary of Chen Zuyi for a long time, because after Zheng He's fleet passed through Zhancheng, all he heard along the way were complaints against Chen Zuyi. More fortunately, Chen Zuyi's plot was known to a Chinese named Shi Jinqing, a leader in the old port, who told Zheng He the news. Zheng He immediately made preparations and arrangements for countering the sneak attack.

When Chen Zuyi led the pirates to attack, Zheng He commanded the warships to quickly surround the enemy ships from the standby point, and burned the pirate ships with fire, and after fierce battles, killed more than 5,000 pirates, burned 10 enemy ships, and captured 7 ships. Emperor Zhu Di ordered Chen Zuyi to be killed in front of envoys from various countries, and beheaded him to warn others. Shi Jinqing was commended by the Ming Dynasty government for his meritorious work in exposing Chen Zuyi's conspiracy, and was sealed as the history of the old port propaganda. After the war, "the sea road was clean and peaceful, and the people relied on it to settle down." Zheng He eradicated piracy and bandits in Southeast Asian waters, maintained the safety of maritime traffic, and brought benefits to coastal people, which was praised by all countries.