The naval fleet stayed in Da Nang for only a few days before setting sail again.

Ko'er, the "faithful servant" of the Indian lord of chicken, claimed to admire the magnificent fleet of the Ming Dynasty and asked the ship of the Shangguan army to accompany him; After deliberation among several people, the Chinese army agreed to his request. So Koer handed over the captain's position to his deputy and went to Wang Jinghong's flagship alone.

The eunuch Wang Jinghong also invited Liu Ming to accompany him on the flagship of the Chinese army. Liu Ming declined the kindness and still took a small boat back to the treasure ship commanded by Tang.

This season is autumn in the Ming Dynasty, but in places such as Champa in Annam, people do not feel the change of heat and cold in the season. It was very hot and rainy. However, the weather was very good today, no rain, and it was hotter than usual.

When Liu Ming walked onto the deck, he suddenly felt a pain in his head, and the sound of cicadas sounding in his ears again. He knew that his face must be very pale at this time, and he felt the cold sweat on his forehead holding back.

The medicine prescribed by the ship's medical officer was very effective, and Liu Ming had few headaches recently after recuperating for a period of time. It may be that Wang Jinghong recruited him to the Chinese army yesterday and talked about a lot of things, which made Liu Ming think too much, and the head injury was a little repetitive. He endured it for a while, and waited for the dizziness to pass.

After a while, the symptoms eased. The glittering Hanwang cannon in front of the deck was the first to let Liu Ming see clearly, and he regained his clear vision. Liu Ming walked over, stretched out his hand and touched it, but was burned carelessly. The tactile sensation of the smooth copper cannon was not at all like the cold light it reflected.

The ships that had just set sail were very busy, and it was not until late in the evening that the soldiers and sailors were free.

The treasure ship was replenished from the port, and the amount of wine distributed at dinner was even larger, making the ship more noisy and lively than usual, mixed with the laughter of coarse mines.

After Liu Ming had dinner, he looked out of the window in the official hall and saw that the lights on the boats on all sides had been lit up, and the stars were gone. Just looking at the surrounding ships, people can't feel the ships sailing, so the sea looks like a floating city.

He stood by the window with his hands behind his back and watched for a long time. "Liu Yuanjun is so interested!" At this time, Tang Jing's voice came from behind him. Liu Mingcai turned around and exchanged salutes with Commander Tang.

"Then Shi Jinqing is also strange, why did he come here?" Tang Jing got straight to the point and asked directly.

Liu Ming couldn't help but reach out and gently rub his temples, pointed to the chairs next to him and said, "General Tang, please take a seat." ”

Tang Jing glanced at him and said with a smile: "If you can't say it, Liu Yuanjun won't say it." ”

Liu Ming said in a deep voice: "I at least understand why Shi Jinqing went north in person." ”

"Why?" Tang Jing immediately turned his head.

Liu Ming said something important first: "He wants to be the king of the Three Buddhas." ”

He then said: "During the Yongle period, the imperial court canonized Shi Jinqing as the 'Old Port Propaganda Envoy', and the Ming Dynasty actually designated Shi Jinqing as the leader of the Old Port area. However, the Old Port Xuanwei Division is not called the Xuanwei Division, but the 'Three Buddhas Kingdom', and besides, the Three Buddhas King has another person, that is, Liang Daoming. Liang Daoming has long been the king of the old port, and he still has the grace of knowing Shi Jinqing.

This caused Shi Jinqing's situation to be embarrassing. Shi Jinqing was the leader of the old port in the Ming court, but not locally. Therefore, Shi Jinqing wanted to make meritorious service again, so that the Ming court could support him and help him sit on the throne of the Srivijaya Kingdom. ”

Tang Jing's face showed a sneer with a play: "What does he want to do?" Do you want the official army to get rid of Liang Daoming? There are those who can do anything for the sake of power. ”

Liu Ming shook his head and said: "Liang Daoming is a Han Chinese, and he has long been called a tribute to the imperial court, and he sent an envoy to Beijing to be very courteous. He was a snake in the Old Port area. If the official army wants to get rid of Liang Daoming, they will have to attack the old port, which is completely unnecessary. Just for Shi Jinqing's personal benefit, the imperial court will never agree. ”

He added: "But there is another way, which is to summon Liang Daoming into Beijing and give him an official." ”

Tang Jing was stunned for a moment and said with a smile: "This method is good." One mountain does not tolerate two tigers, and the tiger is separated from the mountain. ”

Liu Ming nodded and said, "That's right." Liang Daoming will not be too reluctant, he will go to Beijing to be an official, and his real power is not as good as that of the old port; However, the life and stability of the capital must be much stronger than in that barbaric land. ”

Tang Jing nodded and agreed.

After being silent for a while, Liu Ming took the initiative to speak again: "Shi Jinqing seems to have heard about the culprit about the attack on the Ming Mission before. ”

"Oh?" Tang Jing looked sideways.

Liu Ming's mood was a little confused, and he continued, "The queen of King Jinla, Inseva, Penha Ya, is said to be very gorgeous, so she is proud of it. The queen's younger brother, Ann, had the audacity to do it. But there is another theory, the Dai and Lao tribes who rebelled against the royal family of Chenla attacked the mission; wants to blame the Zhenla royal family with this, and take revenge on the royal family by the Ming official army. ”

He paused, and immediately said, "But I believe in the former more. Because I have asked many people that the route taken by the Ming mission is not in the place where those two tribes operate. ”

Tang Jing glanced at him and said calmly: "No matter who it is, once the truth of this matter is revealed, the sinner will be severely punished by the Ming court." Don't worry, the officials and soldiers will seek justice for your cousin. ”

Liu Ming looked directly at Tang Jing and said: "There is also the majesty of the imperial court, the justice of good and evil in heaven and earth. ”

Regarding Shi Jinqing, Tang Jing did not continue to ask, and Liu Ming did not say more.

They each thought about something for a moment. Tang Jing's voice suddenly said: "Liu Yuanjun played that song "Sunset Drum", and I will too." However, this song was supposed to be a pipa song. ”

After Liu Ming heard this, the grief and indignation hidden in his heart were suddenly transferred, and he was surprised: "Commander Tang actually knows how to play music?" ”

This Tang Jing listened to a vulgar song in the teahouse and said something elegant, Liu Ming thought he was a big boss, and he was really surprised for a while. Tang Jing is also a wonderful person, and he can always surprise people from time to time.

Tang Jing said: "I can only play horizontally, and I learned from military musicians, but I generally don't play in front of people." Ha! Tonight is calm and there is nothing serious, how about you and I play a song together? ”

Liu Ming hurriedly said: "In terms of music, I am actually very sparse, and the imperial examination article does not test this." I'm afraid it's ......"

Tang Jing smiled and said, "I listened to Liu Yuanjun playing the zither and walked several notes. ”

Liu Ming's face was a little hot, and he arched his hand and said, "Let Commander Tang and the others laugh." ”

Tang Jing said: "Because of this, I want to play with Liu Yuanjun." If you're good at music and can't tolerate the slightest bit of inadequacy, do I dare to mention it? ”

After hearing this, Liu Ming immediately looked at Tang Jing and smiled.

So Liu Ming called his entourage back to the room and fetched the zither. Tang Jing also sent people to the command building and brought the short transverse flute, a military instrument.

Tang Jing lowered his eyes and looked at the hole of the transverse flute, tried the sound, and then raised his eyelids and looked at Liu Ming. Liu Ming nodded lightly very tacitly, and started to pluck the strings first. Tang Jing waited for a short while, then paid attention to Liu Ming's eyes and took over the next paragraph.

The two had never practiced and discussed together, but they played very well together. The sound of music gradually attracted the generals from all over the official hall, and after a while, everyone gathered one after another to enjoy their performances.

At the end of the song, everyone shouted "good". Although it is not as fun as singing, it is also a good pastime on a boring boat.

Liu Ming was still a little interested, and when he looked at Tang Jing again, he felt that Tang Jing was not having fun. The two bowed their hands, and Tang Jing really couldn't hold his breath and said, "Liu Yuanjun, how about you and I have another song?" ”

People who are not very proficient in music may not be able to do a lot of tunes. In addition to the song just now, which happens to be familiar to both of them, you have to choose a song that everyone knows.

So the two of them said in unison: ""Ten Thousand Miles of Jinling"! ”

After saying that, they couldn't help laughing together, and it was a kind of heart-like interest.

This ceremonial music, adapted from the repertoire of Pei Youzhen, the left attendant of the military department, was originally mainly blown horizontally, supplemented by percussion of the copper cymbal. Now it is played by Tang Jing, and Liu Ming cooperates with him to use a short plucking of the zither to replace the copper cymbal......

Most of the ritual music of the Han people lacks two tones, and only five tones of "Gongshang Jiao Zhengyu"; Folk songs will be more abundant. Therefore, this ceremonial music ensemble has the unique temperament of the Central Plains Dynasty, and it is very different from the music of most foreign domains.

"Ten Thousand Miles of Jinling" is both military music and ceremonial music, and it is often played in the army. So the illiterate sailors and the old and rough sergeants on the deck could understand, and they turned their heads one after another, looking up at the lights of the official hall on the second floor, and listening to the voices coming from inside.

The shipbuilding where the official hall is located, the top is made of wooden planks, and the imitation is the house of the Ming Dynasty hanging on the top of the mountain; Chinese-style construction has never only focused on practicality, but also on elegant beauty. The eaves are slowly upturned in the night sky, floating in the air like water in an elegant and classical manner.

The palace lights make the ship splendid and splendid. The countless lighted warships around are lit up like fireflies, and the clear starlight in the clear night sky shines brightly, making it impossible to distinguish between heaven and earth.

Coupled with the Central Plains ritual music, the scenery tonight is really wonderful. Without the guns on deck, the treasure ship would not have been a warship, but a magnificent painting full of elegance and beauty.

The original vigorous tune, after the rhythm of the teaching workshop is transformed, now has a certain sense of grace and atmosphere. The giant ship sails slowly on the sea, accompanied by such music, which is simply just right.

The ocean full of Ming elements, people even had the illusion for a while, and they couldn't tell whether this was Jinling or the distant ocean. Perhaps, as long as the Ming forces arrive, they don't have to be so clear.

The sun and moon dragon flag are flying for thousands of miles, where is the end of the world not Jinling?

The sonorous short sound of the guzheng, the elegant and graceful transverse flute; Carrying faintly glowing artillery and poetic warships, they are passing through the night sky as cool as water, calmly and gradually, without stopping for a moment.