If my description surprises you, please continue reading this travelogue in amazement. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 info because I'm sure I'm going to see the facts.

It was a land of gold and silver, a great dynasty that connected cities with wide, straight avenues, and long and uncanny man-made canals that connected the north and south of the country. They called themselves "Ming", the dynasty with the sun and the moon. Having visited most of the mountains and rivers of this dynasty, I felt that they were not exaggerating, but rather modest.

There are more ships on the wharves along the coast than I have ever seen at any other wharf in Europe. It can even be said that all European ports together do not have as many merchant ships as one of the country's major ports. As for the size of these ships, I don't think I can describe them in words, but I can only make a rough comparison, and perhaps four or five common merchant ships in the European Mediterranean are as large as one of them.

Of course, if you think that this country, this dynasty that stands in the East and amazes me, is really only silver and gold and dazzling jewels, and really only these merchant ships, then you are very wrong. Because there are so many more things in this dynasty that I can't even think of.

On the streets, you can see a wide variety of goods from all over the world, and you can't imagine where their ships have been, and where their caravans have been. As a merchant and traveler, I can say to all of you that most of the goods sold in the shops here are unheard of to me, but they do come from all corners of this vast dynasty, from all corners of the world. Therefore, I would just like to say that the world as we Europeans know it is not the center of the world, nor is it half of the world, but only a very small corner.

In the harbor – yes it is still the harbor – you can also see some of the stranger-shaped, small-sized ships with only a few masts, propelled by a large apparatus called the "steam engine," which can cleave the waves of the ocean faster than the sails, regardless of the influence of the wind. Although there are not many such ships now, I heard from the people here that such ships are being built all over the country, and they are being built at a rate of hundreds every year. My God, I can't imagine how the sampan of the Europeans would have felt when they encountered these behemoths with monsters in their bodies.

And in the center of the city, you will also find a strange building, with a red dragon flag flying on a white background, symbolizing the hope of survival in this country. Here you can treat any ailment you have for a fraction of the cost – even the lowest and poorest people can afford it, and even the state provides additional subsidies to these people. Professionally trained doctors and nurses will give you the most suitable treatment, I have had the privilege of going in to bandage a small wound, looking at the neat environment, the neat queue and the dedicated doctors and nurses running back and forth, I think I may be in heaven.

But if you think that's all there is to the country, you're underestimating it.

Accompanied by local officials, I had the pleasure of visiting their military drills. I have to say that this dynasty in the East has defeated the Mongols, who are talking about the change of color in Europe, and even captured the supreme leader of the Mongols, the Great Khan. At first I was skeptical that it was true or not, but when I saw their army, I was deeply ashamed of my previous suspicions.

Those large firearms, known as "artillery", can directly tear apart a building from hundreds of meters away, not to mention people and chariots. And the "fire guns" in the hands of those soldiers can kill people more than ten meters away. If I had to choose, I would never stand on the opposite side of this army, because I don't want to die without a place to die before I have met the enemy!

Of course, what shocked me the most were the hot air balloons that could be lifted into the air with hot steam, and the army of this dynasty could use such amazing guys to detect the enemy and even command battles. There won't be any army in the world that can threaten the hot air balloon, because they can't break through the fire of this army.

It's a kingdom that God is sheltering, and no, it's unfortunate that this kingdom doesn't believe in God. If they really had faith, I think they believed in the Emperor who brought them out of the clutches of the Mongols ten years ago and single-handedly created the situation that is today.

They call it "Yongle the Great", and the word Yongle is roughly explained that all the people in the world will be happy forever, which is what a beautiful meaning and sustenance, and it turns out that this king, who is worthy of respect and worthy of all European monarchs to worship on the ground, has really done it.

He defeated the Mongols, he opened up the deserted Silk Road by sea and land, he expanded his territory to the south and north to be bigger than two Europes, nay, three Europes, he used merchant ships and caravans to gather the wealth of the world, he gave the people of the whole country the possibility of longevity, and he also had an army capable of subjugating the whole world under the hooves of the horse!

It is a great honour for me to meet this respected, admired and admired Emperor in that palatial palace today, and I hope that he will be touched by the modest gifts and sincere greetings I have brought from Europe.

—From "The Travels of Marco Polo"

Ten years of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty, Nanjing City, the first month of the Great Dynasty.

The atmosphere of the New Year has not completely dissipated, and the entire city of Nanjing has been lit up early. On both sides of the royal road, the Praetorian Guards stood tall, their spears pointed straight at the sky.

The annual New Year's Day is the most important day of the year, and in this peaceful and prosperous era where the war has gradually subsided, it is worth the people's expectation that the new decree issued in the New Year's Day is the new order issued in the New Year's Day. And it turns out that His Majesty the Ming Emperor, who single-handedly created the prosperous era of Yongle, has never disappointed them.

Whether it is the civilianization of the steam engine or the promotion of medical institutions from the pilot to the whole country, every year in the first lunar month, there will be an admirable and gratifying order promulgated.

This has even led to casinos around the world opening handicaps at this time, betting on which important policies will be introduced this year. Because this year, compared with previous years, the envoys of the various vassal states of the Ming Dynasty have come to the audience, so many people have begun to wonder if the Ming Dynasty, which has been calm for ten years, is it going to ignite the flames of war again?

You must know that in the Western Ocean, there are still large areas of land waiting for the Ming to conquer.

Eight years ago, the once arrogant Ilkhanate, although it was not as good as before by the Ming Dynasty's continuous blockade and oppression, still exists after all. As long as the Ilkhanate and the Kipchak Khanate to the north remain, the Mongol enemy, which had been feared and feared by China for decades, would have a chance to resurge.

Therefore, no one believed that His Majesty the Emperor, who had never shown mercy to his enemies, would allow the existence of these two Mongol khanates on the side of the couch. In particular, this year, the envoys of the vassal states were recruited to come to the court, clearly wanting the vassal states to send troops to assist. In the eyes of His Majesty, the main task of the vassal state is obviously not to show the prestige of the Celestial Empire, but to provide cannon fodder in a great war.

And it turns out that the vassal states that can benefit from the Ming Dynasty's conquests and never have to worry about defeat are also eager to serve as cannon fodder. It is indispensable to drink soup by yourself and where can you get compensation from Daming, by the way, show loyalty, why not?

——————————————

"Husband, it's not too early, the ministers should already be waiting in front of the palace gate." Lu Wanyan walked up the stairs and looked at Ye Yingwu standing in front of the railing of the water pavilion, "There is still some wind and snow outside, so don't be cold when you stand here." ”

Ye Yingwu chuckled: "The latter sentence should be said to you." ”

Lu Wanyan was stunned for a moment, and her heart warmed.

And Ye Yingwu pointed to the outside of the railing and said: "Wan Niang, looking at this wind and snow, I can't help but think of many, many years ago. I thought of the heavy snow in Hutou Mountain outside Xiangyang City, the wind and snow that Shandong and Bashang once crossed with a hundred battles, and the heavy snow that caused the bloody battle of Hecai Town and the later Northern Expedition that year······ It's been so many years before you know it. Time flies like a white horse······"

Lu Wanyan slowly tightened her sleeves and looked at her husband's back, vaguely understanding what he meant.

Ye Yingwu's hand lightly tapped on the railing: "Heavy snow after snow has fallen on this world, year after year. Compared with many years ago, the current heavy snowfall, I can say with a clear conscience that there is no longer a war that burns the land of Kyushu in China, and there are no more frozen bones on the road. ”

"Husband!" Lu Wanyan gently wrapped her arms around Ye Yingwu behind him, "What the husband has done for Huaxia and the Ming Dynasty, heaven and earth have learned from it." This snow is exactly the year of Ruixue Mega. ”

Ye Yingwu turned around and stroked Lu Wanyan's hair with a smile: "Okay, Wanniang, I'm going to the court." Since it is a new year and a new beginning, we must redouble our efforts. Let the children all wake up early to read. ”

"Don't worry, this husband." Lu Wanyan showed a hint of a smile.

And Ye Yingwu waved his sleeves and walked into the room: "Come, help someone change clothes." ”

Walking into the Nuanqing Pavilion, Ye Yingwu found that there were already several people standing. Seeing Ye Yingwu walk in, Qiqin and Qiong Luan came up with a dragon robe embroidered with a red dragon on the left and right, and Su Niang followed behind with Ye Yingwu's heavy crown of heaven with some reluctance.

And in the inner compartment of Nuanqing Pavilion, Hui Niang was laughing with Gesang and Zhao Yunwei, Zhao Yunshu was obviously still sulking because Ye Yingwu couldn't help but accept his sister in the end, and he sat on the side and drank tea slowly, not even giving him a straight eye.

Ye Yingwu smiled and shook his head, although these girls all looked like they were ignoring him, they were still waiting here early in the morning.

"What are you laughing at?" Hui Niang's sharp eyes were the first to see Ye Yingwu's expression, "What's so funny!" ”

The smile on Ye Yingwu's face was even better, and Qiqin, who carefully tied the belt for him, couldn't help but snort: "It's more than thirty people, why are you not in shape at all." ”

"It's because of the old husband and wife, so there is no positive shape!" Ye Yingwu Zhengse said.

Hui Niang snorted and said, "Kick your nose in the face, according to me, sisters, we can't let him go." ”

"Yo, our little Huiniang finally can't help but rebel?" Su Niang couldn't help but quip, causing everyone to laugh.

Hui Niangqiao's face turned red, and Ye Yingwu winked at her: "Don't worry, everyone is that it is impossible to rebel, and after serving the family law for a while, this girl will know how many catties and taels she has." ”

The laughter was even louder, and Hui Niang opened her teeth and danced her claws to pounce, but was grabbed by Qiqin: "Okay, don't make trouble, the husband is not in shape, you also follow him to mess around, what if you mess up this clothes, how to say it today is the annual New Year's Day!" ”

Hui Niang stomped her feet aggrievedly and hid behind Zhao Yunshu: "Sister Shu'er, you see that your husband is so arrogant, and Sister Qin'er and they are also accomplices!" ”

Lu Wanyan laughed even more, Hui Niang, this girl is really smart, she knows that her husband has been changing his tricks to please Zhao Yunshu in the past two days, so no one will run behind Zhao Yunshu without looking for it. Zhao Yunshu protected Hui Niang and glared at Ye Yingwu fiercely, Ye Yingwu couldn't help muttering: "It's against you······"

The words were said so, but His Majesty the famous Emperor of the Ming Dynasty turned around and fled, leaving only a room of laughter behind him.

——————————————————

"Hundreds of officials are here!"

A shout sounded from the Zichen Palace, and it reached outside the palace gate one by one.

After the snow, the Ming Imperial City added a bit of solemnity, and the red dragon flag danced in the cold wind.

Under the leadership of Wen Tianxiang, the head of civil officials, and Su Liuyi, the head of military attachés, hundreds of civil and military officials walked up the stairs. On both sides of the steps, there were already Praetorian Guard soldiers standing straight.

The heavy doors of the Zichen Hall slowly opened to both sides, and Wen Tianxiang and Su Liuyi stood outside the hall door and subconsciously glanced at each other, exhaled lightly, and crossed the threshold at the same time. In the main hall, the earth dragon was already burning hot, driving away the cold brought by the wind and snow, and as the hundred officials stood still, another shout sounded from behind the screen of the main hall.

"Greetings to Your Majesty!"

Ye Yingwu, who was wearing a black red dragon robe, strode out, His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, wearing the crown of the Son of Heaven, and hanging the Kunlun mutton fat white jade and Longquan Son of Heaven sword that symbolized Wen and Wu. His eyes swept over the ministers in the hall, and Ye Yingwu sat down with a wave of his sleeves.

"Ministers meet Your Majesty the Emperor, long live my Emperor, long live, long live!" Baiguan Mountain called.

"Everyone's family is flat." Compared with ten years ago, Ye Yingwu's voice became more calm and solemn. The years have washed away his youth and impetuousness, making Ye Yingwu's dignity and domineering as a king fully manifest, reminding everyone all the time that this is the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty and the emperor who single-handedly created the "Yongle Prosperous Era".

Although he still looks a little young, everything he has today is piled up with the corpses of his enemies.

"The Kingdom of Saffria, the Cham State, the Bo Ni State, the Java State, the Delhi Sultanate, the Muscovy State······ Audience of the Messenger! Then there was a shout from outside the main hall.

The entire Zichen Hall Chinese martial arts officials subconsciously looked outside the hall.

One after another, envoys from various countries dressed in various clothes slowly walked up to the main hall, and before they could enter the main hall, they saluted first, and then continued to cross the threshold.

For a moment, all the officials in the entire hall held their breath.

These envoys from large and small countries and tribes in the South Seas, Western Oceans, and northern grasslands, and even the chiefs and chiefs themselves, were two or three hundred people, and even the number of military officials in the main hall had already exceeded the number of military officials in the main hall. Although there has been no major war in the Ming Dynasty over the years, it is still expanding its strength through commercial exchanges and blockades, so that in addition to the officials of the Ministry of Rites, I am afraid that few people in the court can count how many vassal states there are in the Ming Dynasty.

And seeing today's black oppressive messengers, including Wen Tianxiang, Fang realized how strong the influence of the Ming Dynasty had become. There is a big difference between these vassal states and the vassal states of the former Song Dynasty that covet the rewards of the imperial court, these countries are really subjugated by the military and financial resources of the Ming Dynasty, and the civil and military officials believe that if they are allowed to fight for the Ming Dynasty, they will not hesitate.

These people with different skin tones and different hair colors are wearing local clothes that have been restructured on the basis of Hanfu, and they are all practicing the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty, and they are all speaking Chinese that may have different tones but have the same roots······

"All nations are coming, all nations are coming." Wen Tianxiang muttered, the scene in front of him was something he and they didn't dare to imagine ten years ago.

Ten years ago, only a corner of the southeast sky was left in China, but I didn't expect that ten years later, it would be the overlord of the world, leading all countries to the dynasty.

No, there is one person who has long thought of today.

"The dignified China wants to let the Quartet congratulate you."

Ten years ago, he asked his soldiers to sing this song.

Ten years later, he did.

Wen Tianxiang subconsciously turned his head slightly to look at the figure sitting on the dragon chair.

The figure looked so lonely, but it was so tall and arrogant.

In this moment, he is the whole world.

Ye Yingwu didn't care about Wen Tianxiang's gaze, or there were too many eyes looking at him in the entire hall, so he couldn't care about it at all. His Majesty the Ming Emperor still habitually tapped lightly on the handrails and looked at the figure standing on the main hall.

If there is love in the sky, the sky is also old, and the right way in the world is the vicissitudes of life.

Ten years of life and gathering, vicissitudes of life.

I finally did it.

In an instant, Ye Yingwu thought of the voice in the dark when he first came here many, many years ago.

"I'll send you 90,000 miles of green mountains."

It's really a beautiful and majestic green mountain of 90,000 miles.

"The heavenly spirits of the ancestors and ancestors of China, what I have done should not disappoint you. The past is more than a thousand years, and I finally ······ Changed this world! Ye Yingwu muttered, and Huo Ran looked up ahead.

His gaze passed through the crowd of people holding his breath in the dark pressure of the main hall, and through the heavy door of the main hall, he looked out of the hall.

Layers of clouds and mist in the sky.

There seems to be a dragon, turning clouds and rain.

——————————————————-

The first month of the tenth year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty, the first month of the first month, and all countries come to the court.

On the same day, the Yongle Emperor issued an edict to conquer the Ilkhanate.