"Chen Wen Qiaodun bowed: the beginning of chaos, the beginning of heaven and earth, Huaxia is the first state in the world, Qin Emperor Han Wu, to my Great Jin Dynasty Gaozu Emperor Xuan to create a foundation, want my Heavenly Dynasty, towering and prosperous, since Emperor Wu founded the country, Shi Ren government in the barbarian Quartet, frequent punishment of the craftsman to make Xuanwei, and finally to the barbarian bandit chief Yiyun: Yang Yang Dajin, my father and brother also. The first emperor also tasted and said: Bow to the people, unswerving to death. Practice by example, forever. Fortunately, when the Holy Son of Heaven is in power, His Majesty has the people in mind, and there is the rule of Hongwu, all because of the rule of culture and martial arts, and the majesty of Shenzhou is admired in the four seas.

Since the founding of this dynasty, all the countries have come to congratulate, and all directions have come to the dynasty, all of which are admired by the big countries of the state, but today, there are Xiongnu to disturb first, and then Xianbei to attack, and more northwest powers peep into the land of China, so that Hexi Xianbei, Tuyuhun and other small states seek to provoke the border court. But why are barbarians so rampant? Gai is for my courtiers to close their eyes and listen, so the minister thinks that it is feasible to go to the West!

The minister is not talented, for the saint to be promoted to the end of the micro, entrusted with the important task, to the West, relying on His Majesty's wisdom, I am the same heart of the Great Jin, work together to change the law, in order to have today's strength.

The implementation of the new coup d'état law, so it can consolidate the foundation to strengthen itself, and within the universe, there are many countries, who can know what is outside the Great Jin. In the past, the ministers were ordered by the emperor to gather in Weihai, and now everything is done, when they sail far away to clear the wilderness in the four seas, and add our emperor Tianwei in the universe.

The minister paused again and bowed to the Holy Judge.

The principal is Wen Qiao. ”

This is a note by Wen Qiao in the previous year, in which Wen Qiao's eagerness to sail away is expressed. At that time, Sima Shu temporarily rejected the other party's request on the grounds that the timing was not right, and set a date for the fleet to depart in April of the following year.

In the blink of an eye, it was the fourteenth year of Hongwu. In late March, Wen Qiao, who had completed all the preparations at this time, hurried back to Chang'an from Weihai Weijun Port, this time mainly to report to the emperor on the preparations for the fleet, and at the same time ask His Majesty to see when to leave.

At this time, it was already night, Sima Shu was in the imperial study to review the recital, Xiao Dengzi reported outside that Wen Qiao asked to see, Sima Shu ordered him to come in, Wen Qiao came in and bowed to the emperor.

Sima Shu said with a smile: "Is it that the envoy work is ready, Wen Aiqing got up to speak." ”

After Wen Qiao got up, he said: "Your Majesty is really an unpredictable prophet, yes, all the preparations have been completed. The fleet of 35,000 men and 400 warships were ready to go. As soon as His Majesty gave the order, the ministers and others will sail to the ocean. ”

"Well, that's good, has the route of the envoy been decided?" Sima Shu asked again.

"Your Majesty, this time we are going to cross the Strait of Malacca into the Indian Ocean. Then into the Arabian Sea. After a few days of docking in the Persian Gulf. We will bypass the Arabian Peninsula and enter the Red Sea. It is said that there is a narrow land link between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, and the minister plans to go there this time to investigate and see if he can dig a canal. So that we don't have to go around Africa to get into the Mediterranean. ”

Sima Shu nodded with satisfaction, inspecting the Suez Canal should be a more important task of the mission, only to see him stand up and point to the Arabian Peninsula on the map and say, "Yes, you did a good job this time." Remember to make sure to investigate the situation on the Arabian Peninsula clearly, and it is best to teach the spiritual treasure to pass it on. By the way, the fleet is about to go to the West, I wonder how you are preparing the cargo with the ship? ”

Wen Qiao replied: "Your Majesty is ready for everything, just wait for the fleet to send to the Western Ocean, when we will promote the civilization of our Celestial Empire, and at the same time trade with the locals, but the ministers are not professional businessmen, I am afraid that business will not be good." ”

Sima Shu said disapprerovingly: "What is this? The purpose of your visit to the overseas countries this time is to proclaim your majesty to the countries, and trade and other things are secondary. Besides, if you don't have an official in charge of trade negotiations, you can leave anything to the other party. ”

"Then Your Majesty, when are we leaving?"

"Fifteen days later, leave on time!"

In the blink of an eye, it was the beginning of April, and it was the day when the fleet was about to depart, and on this day, Sima Shu led the cabinet ministers, the generals of the Privy Council, the officials of Zhongshu Province, and the nobles of Menxia Province to gather at Weihaiwei Military Port. Looking at the huge fleet, even Sima Shu couldn't help but have the urge to go to sea to travel, but he knew that this was impossible, and his wish might only be realized in a dream.

Weihai Weijun Port, this day because of the envoy fleet and it is particularly lively, early in the morning the port is already crowded with people, looking at the past, black oppression.

Qingzhou people can be regarded as having seen the world, overseas trade continues to rise, and the first to benefit are Qingzhou people. However, this time it is rare for Weihaiwei Military Port to open to the outside world, attracting tens of thousands of local people to gather inside and outside the port.

Looking at the hundreds of tall warships parked in the harbor, even the Qingzhou people who have seen the world can't help but be amazed, every time those naval warships appear in the harbor in the past, they are already very surprised, but looking at these tall warships in front of them, they are still excited.

"What kind of ship is this?"

"It's new, haven't you seen it yet? This is my famous fortune ship! ”

"Cut! Don't listen to his nonsense, what kind of lucky boat?! That's obviously a first-class sail battleship! ”

"That's the Fortune Boat!"

"It's not a fortune ship, it's a battleship!"

The people around were talking about it, obviously the appearance of the huge fortune ship made everyone present proud, that is, the Heavenly Empire could build such a tall warship, huge hull, towering mast, unique ship type, everything, all of which made the people of the Great Jin feel sincerely excited.

At this time, Wen Qiao was leading people to stand at the front of the port to worship Yuan Shi Tianzun, hoping that Da Tianzun could bless the fleet with a smooth journey. Since the status of the state religion established by the Lingbao Sect, the Jin people have been accustomed to worshiping the Yuan Shi Tianzun on many occasions. Although some people don't believe this, the ocean-going activities are unpredictable, and worshipping can be regarded as asking for psychological comfort.

After the worship ceremony, Wen Qiao immediately got up and came to Emperor Sima Shu's side, turned over and knelt down, "Your Majesty, the minister is on the emperor's order to travel far this time, thanks to the help of Your Majesty and the court, Wen Qiao is here today to assure Your Majesty that for a period of five years, the minister will return safely!" ”

Sima Shu helped Wen Qiao up, pulled the other party's arm and said, "Aiqing must take care of herself when she goes!" ”

Then Wen Qiao asked Sima Shu to board the flagship first, that is, a first-class treasure ship.

After Sima Shu boarded the flagship, he said: "Soldiers, you are the first fleet to carry out the global ocean on behalf of my Huaxia, and I know that I will not be able to return in three or five years, and there will even be deaths on the way. But I tell you that each and every one of you will leave a mark on history! Tell me, for the glory of China, are you cowardly? ”

All the soldiers knelt down together and said, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid." ”

Sima Shu said angrily: "Okay! What I need is courageous soldiers like you, and I hereby honor you and wish you all the best! Saying that, Sima Shu picked up the wine glass next to him and drank it all, and the soldiers on the ship also picked up the wine glass and drank it all.

Sima Shu called Wen Qiao beside him at this time and advised: "You are going to go overseas on behalf of me this time, there are a few things you must remember, the first is that the life of the fleet members is above all else, if you dare to attack the fleet and the mission, you must give a thunderous blow, and you must not compromise on everything!" Don't care about the consequences, I will allow you to act cheaply, and I will make decisions for you in all the consequences. ”

"Also, I have heard that pirates are rampant in some places, and if you come across someone who is looking for fault, you should not be polite, and try your best to eliminate him. You are proficient in many Chinese languages and understand Christianity and Buddhism, so you should be able to easily communicate with kings everywhere. It's just that I tell you that if I am profitable and not famous, everything is in the interests of my Dajin! ”

Wen Qiao replied solemnly: "The minister has written it down." ”

In the fourteenth year of Hongwu, on the fifth day of the fourth month, that is, in 314 AD, Wen Qiao led a huge fleet of more than 400 sea ships, 35,400 soldiers, doctors, cooks, scholars, and heavenly masters to start the first global cruise from Weihaiwei Port.

After Wen Qiao left, Sima Shu would take out the map of the world according to the memory of his previous life every day, and the route of the ocean-going fleet had been planned, starting from Weihaiwei, first to Taiwan, then south to the East Indies, through Malacca to the Indian Ocean, then westward to the Arabian Sea, and finally landing on the Arabian Peninsula.

After a short rest, the fleet again headed south along the east coast of Africa, around the Cape of Good Hope, and north along the west coast of Africa into Europe. When you arrive in Europe, you will be the main destination of this mission, and you will probably stay here for a longer time.

Thereafter, the fleet would cross the Atlantic to reach the Americas, then circumnavigate the Americas, reach the Gulf of Mexico, then south to the Falkland Islands, then across the South Pacific to Australia, through East Timor and back to Luzon, and finally to Jiankang, Jiangdong.

In modern times, such a trip around the world is often challenged by some sailing enthusiasts, but in this era, the plan proposed by Da Jin has to be said to be a feat.

Magellan traveled around the world, let Westerners know the East, and eventually became a legend in the history of navigation, but this gentleman, Sima Shu preferred to make him the pioneer of maritime colonization, and now that Sima Shu has reached this era, he can do the opposite.

This time, he wants to let all Chinese people have an accurate, scientific and comprehensive understanding of the whole world, and let everyone know that there is more than one Dajin in this world. Chinese people should not always stare at the one-third of an acre under their feet, and the outside world is equally exciting.

There was no shortage of careerists in China, and Sima Shu believed that when the fleet returned, more careerists would go overseas to conquer the countless gold, silver, treasures, and rich lands outside. And this is what Sima Shu wants to see, he doesn't want Chinese people to always fight around by themselves, and they have the ability to go overseas to work hard! (To be continued......)