Peng Qing and Tang Xiaozhong came to the imperial study, and their faces were ugly.

Especially Tang Xiaozhong, who was beaten, had a blue nose and swollen face, and a large piece of cloth was wrapped around his head, which was ...... Appalling.

Zhu Qizhen can't stand it anymore, this is a sixty-nine-year-old man, and he is too ruthless!

"Both of them are my ministers, and they actually fought in front of the public, what kind of system did they become?"

Come first, you preemptively, no matter who is right or wrong, it is unreasonable to do it in public.

"The old minister is wronged!"

I saw Tang Xiaozhong's face full of grievances, and he took the lead in crying: "Emperor Mingjian, it was Peng Qing and Bei Lin who came to the Museum of Culture and History to make trouble, and the old minister spoke to stop it, but the two of them repeatedly spoke out and beat the old minister, it was really wronged......

Zhu Qizhen glared at Peng Qing and reprimanded: "Peng Qing's family, this is what you did?" ”

Peng Qing originally looked angry, but when he saw that the emperor was angry, he immediately knelt down and said: "Yes, Weichen is dead, Weichen should not have a conflict with Tang Shiyu, but ......"

He wanted to speak and stopped, his expression was very entangled.

Zhu Qizhen still had a calm face and asked, "But what is it?" What's going on? ”

Peng Qing seemed to have secretly made up his mind, and he couldn't care much at the moment, and said: "It has been more than 20 years since I last went to the West, and many people have grown old one after another, or turned to other industries, no longer sailing, and even some people are no longer alive. ”

Zhu Qizhen was puzzled: "Having said that, what does this have to do with you beating people?" ”

Peng Qing continued: "Weichen went to the Museum of Culture and History to borrow materials, but found that there were many places missing on the chart, and some places, for some reason, were marked wrongly. ”

"Error?" Zhu Qizhen was puzzled, "The charts are all actual measurements, how can there be mistakes?" ”

"Wechen is sure that it is a mislabel!"

Peng Qing was very emotional and continued: "For example, in the south of Qiongzhou Island, there are several islands that are obviously not flooded, but they are marked as saying. Your Majesty, this is going to be a big deal! If the fleet went to the Western Ocean according to this chart, and when the water was insufficient, they landed on the island to replenish supplies, only to find that there was no water at all, how many people would die in the entire fleet? For such a big matter, Wechen never dared to joke, so he pointed out the problem in front of Tang Shiyu, but Tang Shiyu ignored it, and Wechen was worried that he would miss the big event of going to the West, so there was a dispute with Tang Shiyu......"

Tang Xiaozhong's old face couldn't hold back, and retorted: "Peng Jianzheng, you said that the information is wrong, what evidence is there?" ”

Zhu Qizhen also looked at Peng Qing, yes, you haven't been to the West, why do you say that people are wrong?

Peng Qing said: "The ancestors of Weichen had a sailing experience, as early as the Song Dynasty, there were merchant ships to the South Seas, and even further away to conduct maritime trade, and recorded what they saw and heard along the way, which has been preserved to this day. Wechen has studied the ancient books at home since he was a child, and he remembers very clearly that those islands must not be docked, the stakes are very high, and Wechen will never dare to say anything! ”

Zhu Qizhen frowned: "But, what about the evidence?" How do you prove that the picture in your home is correct and the museum is wrong? ”

Tang Xiaozhong then said: "What the emperor said is reasonable, the materials of the Museum of Culture and History are all recorded by the eunuchs of the Three Treasures in the West, and it is impossible to make a mistake!" The era of the Song Dynasty materials that Peng Jianzheng said is too old, even if there is a mistake, it should be a mistake in the picture of his family! ”

Peng Qing stared at Tang Xiaozhong and swore solemnly: "There must be no problem with the navigation materials of the Three Treasure Eunuchs, but there is a big problem with the preservation of the Museum of Culture and History, because these materials are not from the original version!" ”

"Not the original? What do you mean? ”

Zhu Qizhen looked at Peng Qing with some suspicion.

Isn't this thing all hand-copied, and is there a photocopy?

Even if it's a copy, it's no different from the original!

Peng Qing continued: "The original maps and materials are indeed the original, but after all, these things are paper, and once they are old, they will inevitably have problems such as moisture, insect moth, and paper aging. Therefore, in the fifth year of Xuande, this information was transcribed once. In other words, it was the clerks of the military department who copied a copy of the original version and then sealed it. Wechen suspects that there was a problem with the transcription process! ”

Only then did Zhu Qizhen know that the original information in the Museum of Culture and History had been re-transcribed, so it was really possible that there was a problem.

Peng Qing continued: "When Wei Chen found out that there was a problem with the chart, he was thinking that this kind of low-level mistake may not be a problem with the records of the Three Treasure Eunuchs when they went to sea, and it is very likely that the scribe in charge of transcribing is perfunctory. ”

Tang Xiaozhong snorted lightly and said, "Speaking of which, it's all your words, what evidence do you have to prove that those marks are wrong?" ”

Peng Qing glanced at him disdainfully and retorted, "How can you prove that those pictures are not wrong?" ”

Tang Xiaozhong naturally had no evidence, but he didn't want to admit it, so he said: "It's better for the old man to gamble with Peng Jianzheng, if there is a mistake in the chart of the Museum of Culture and History, the old man will hand in his resignation and return to his hometown." But if there is nothing wrong, there is no need for Peng Jianzheng to resign, just apologize to the old man in front of the Manchu officials, how about it? ”

Peng Qing said angrily: "The resumption of the imperial court to the West is a matter of life and death for tens of thousands of people, and it is related to the fortune of the Ming Dynasty, can you afford to gamble?" ”

"You ......"

Tang Xiaozhong was choked enough that he couldn't speak for a while.

Peng Qing did not relent, and continued: "Tens of thousands of people boarded the ship, not only costing the imperial court countless money and food, but also entrusting their lives to the imperial court. ”

It was only at this time that Zhu Qizhen understood the whole thing.

It sounds incredible, but it's understandable.

Just imagine, you are the head of a department, at this time, the department next door came to borrow information, and you lent him very cooperatively, but in front of your subordinates, he said that there is a problem with your information, regardless of whether this information is really problematic, can you accept it calmly?

Peng Qing ran to identify the mistake, in their opinion, it was simply to smash the field!

What's more, even if something really goes wrong with this matter, there will be mutual conflicts.

After all, the Museum of Culture and History of the Hanlin Academy is only responsible for sorting out the materials, and this information belongs to the Ministry of War, and if something happens, the Museum of Culture and History does not have anything to do with it, so Tang Xiaozhong dislikes Peng Qing for having a lot of things.

The Museum of Culture and History has no responsibility, that is the responsibility of the Ministry of War.

Although the dossier and the chart were copied by the scribes, the officials responsible for verifying them were all officials from the top and bottom of the military department.

However, most of the officials in Xuande for five years are currently there, and most of them have risen to prominence and are in the court.

Therefore, in any case, it is impossible for the military department to admit this mistake.

Peng Qing has always been low-key, and he has never been far away from arguing with people, but he has involved so many lives, but he dare not slack off.

The problem now is that everyone is unwilling to take the mistake, so Peng Qing is very angry!

In his view, going to the West is a major national event, and everyone involved in it must do their duty to ensure the safety of people going to sea to the greatest extent.

However, those high-ranking old men only care about their own face......

Of course, Zhu Qizhen understood his distress, so he said: "Regardless of whether it's right or wrong, you can't beat people!" ”

Peng Qing was stunned for a moment, then his face showed shame, and he said in a almost inaudible voice: "Weichen...... I know ...... wrong."

"Tang Xiaozhong!"

Zhu Qizhen suddenly changed his words and looked at Tang Xiaozhong.

Tang Xiaozhong hurriedly replied: "The old minister is here!" ”

Zhu Qizhen said in a deep voice: "Since the Peng Qing family pointed out the mistake to you, you should seriously think about whether there is really a mistake, even if it is correct, you must come up with a reasonable explanation, but how did you do it?" ”

"It's an old minister...... Lao Chen...... Mishandled ......"

If this situation had been placed in the past, it might have been able to persist for a while, reflecting the arrogance of Qingliu.

But now, seeing that the emperor was angry, Tang Xiaozhong did not hesitate at all, and immediately confessed.

After all...... The emperor really knows how to cut people......

"After the old minister went back, he immediately reviewed all the information with the military department to ensure the smooth progress of the Western Ocean!"

"Go ahead!"

Zhu Qizhen didn't want to talk nonsense with him, this matter was too important, and time was pressing, and it had to be verified immediately.

Tang Xiaozhong got up and retired, leaving only Peng Qing and Bei Lin in the imperial study room.

Zhu Qizhen suddenly asked, "I ask you, what was the situation like at that time?" ”

"That's what Wechen just said, Wechen found ......"

"I'm not asking you this!"

Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and said, "I want to ask you, how did you fight?" ”

Peng Qing was stunned for a moment, and then said honestly: "Tang Shiyu first pushed Weichen, and Weichen was annoyed and knocked him to the ground with a punch, and then ...... The others stepped forward and pulled Wechen away...... Wechen knew it was wrong......"

Looking at Peng Qing's face with guilt, Zhu Qizhen breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "Just beat it, what are you wronged?" This kind of irresponsible person, whether right or wrong, should be beaten! I just want to ask you now, are you sure there is something wrong with the nautical charts in the collection of the Museum of Culture and History? ”

"Weichen dares to vouch for his head, there is definitely a problem!"

Peng Qing looked resolute and swore solemnly: "The ancestors of Weichen have confirmed each other's ancient books in the Song and Yuan dynasties and the early Ming Dynasty, almost all of which can be corroborated by each other, and even communicated with the big food merchants in Fujian. ”

Seeing Peng Qing say this, Zhu Qizhen was relieved.

In his mind, although he knew what the world map looked like, it was only a rough idea.

When it comes to specific shipping routes, ocean currents, tides, the seasons of the oceans, the climate, and even the many islands, it is no exaggeration to say that nothing is known.

I vaguely remember that the news reported that a shipwreck of the Southern Song Dynasty was salvaged near the South China Sea, and there were more than 10,000 sets of porcelain unearthed in it.

There were more than 10,000 sets of porcelain on one ship alone, and that's not counting the rest of the cargo.

And there is only one explanation why people dare to go to sea with so much cargo, that is, at that time, people were extremely familiar with the skills of sailing at sea, and formed a special route.

Otherwise, if a large number of goods are purchased and loaded onto the ship, once they encounter wind and waves, or lose their course, the loss is immeasurable.

Zhu Qizhen's heart is to support Peng Qing, who is right and which is wrong, at least in terms of attitude towards things, Peng Qing and his family's study of HNA is more trustworthy than those old scholars of the Hanlin Academy.

The cross-corroboration of a large number of data is the most scientific means.

Even if there is a mistake in the end, it is according to the correct method, and the result is wrong, there must be a problem in one of the links, and it is necessary to find it again.

However, those old gentlemen in the Hanlin Academy, in addition to being full of words, benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom and faith, what else will they do?

Although today's beating is not glorious, it can also teach a lesson to those old men who are not diligent in their limbs and do not distinguish between grains.

But then again, the problem of nautical charts is always to be solved.

Otherwise, the Museum of Culture and History and the Ministry of War both said that there was no problem, and Peng Qing insisted that there was a problem, what should I do?

Zhu Qizhen struggled for a long time, and then said: "Peng Qingjia, after you go back, according to the information you have, re-plan a route out." ”

"Wechen obeys!"

At this time, Bei Lin said thoughtfully: "Your Majesty, Weichen is worried that the Museum of Culture and History of the Hanlin Academy and the Ministry of War do not approve of the route of the teacher, even if the emperor forcibly decrees, they will find a way to obstruct it." ”

"You're right!" Zhu Qizhen smiled and said, "However, I didn't say that I would definitely use Peng Qing's route. ”

Peng Qing raised his head, his face full of question marks.

If you don't need to draw it, then I'll draw an egg?

Zhu Qizhen continued: "I have to make two preparations, otherwise, when things come out, there is really an error in that information, and it will still be too late to plan a new route at that time." ”

Peng Qiang hurriedly nodded and said, "Weichen understands!" ”

"I have decreed that all the personnel who participated in the Western Ocean in the past will be reactivated, and at present, these people have set off for the Boshi Division of Quanzhou City. However, some people are old and frail and can no longer go to sea, especially some eunuchs, who live in Huangzhuang outside the Chaoyang Gate, and when you plan a new route, you can ask them to help you get an idea. ”

"Weichen obeys the order, and Emperor Xie advises!"

The two retired one after another, and Zhu Qizhen fell into contemplation again.

Huai En came up with a cup of hot tea and said softly: "The emperor has been busy for a long time, and he hasn't even drunk his saliva yet." ”

Zhu Qizhen held the teacup and said thoughtfully: "Huaien, you said this situation, how to deal with it?" ”

Huaien's expression tightened, and he hurriedly said: "The slave doesn't dare to say anything!" ”

"You don't have to be so nervous!"

Zhu Qizhen smiled and said, "I know that you are a person who understands the rules, and there are no outsiders here, so I should treat it as small talk." ”

Only then did Wynn put his mind at ease, and then said cautiously: "Does the emperor still remember...... Wu Canghai? ”

Wu Canghai!

Zhu Qi stood up reluctantly, how could he forget this person!

He has a wealth of experience at sea, and he is a smuggler, many ports cannot be anchored, and smuggling ships are more dependent on unknown islands overseas than the imperial fleet.

"Isn't there a flying pigeon in Dongchang, and at the fastest speed, summon Wu Canghai to Beijing to resume his life!"

"Slave obeys!"

Wynne didn't dare to slack off, so he hurried down to make arrangements.