Negombo Harbor, the morning breeze is gentle. Diaphragm

The waves crashed against the reef, rattling, and a few seagulls chirping, and then swept over the water at a rapid pace, catching an unlucky little fish.

Zhu Qizhen stood on a higher terrain, feeling the breath of nature, relaxed and happy.

It's been a long time since I've been out on the sea, and it's been a long time since I've been so relaxed.

Although there is still a war on the front line, he knows very well in his heart that there is no suspense about the outcome of this war.

It can be seen from several contacts in the early stage that the Ming army completely crushed the Eastern Romans in terms of weapons and equipment, tactical literacy, and combat will.

By the time the first rays of the sun fell on the island of Ceylon, the battle was supposed to be over.

"Fan Zhong!" Diaphragm

"Your Majesty!"

Fan Zhong hurriedly stepped forward and bowed.

Zhu Qizhen sat down lazily, looked at the ocean and sky, and said, "Don't be restrained, come!" ”

As he spoke, he patted the reef beside him.

Fan Zhong was a little hesitant, over the years, he had always stood behind the emperor.

In his opinion, it is necessary to ensure that the emperor appears in his field of vision, and his heart is steady.

Zhu Qizhen looked back at him and said with a smile: "Talk to me." "Ahh

Fan Zhong had no choice but to nod, then took off the scabbard at his waist, held it in his left hand, and then sat on the ground.

"Your Majesty, are you worried about the situation at the front?"

Zhu Qizhen shook his head slowly and said, "Whether it is by land or water, the Eastern Romans can't resist it at all, so there is no need to worry about this battle." ”

"Why...... Why look at your face, there is a little ...... Worry? ”

Fan Zhong made a lot of efforts to say these words, he is not good at talking on weekdays, especially in front of the emperor, his identity dictates, and he can't speak casually.

"That's right, I'm a little worried."

Zhu Qizhen put down the emperor's shelf, just like chatting with an old friend. Diaphragm

"However, I am not worried about the war, but about the island of Ceylon."

Fan Zhong said again: "The emperor doesn't have to worry, at most three or five months, it will be no problem to take the entire island of Ceylon." ”

"You're right, it's only a matter of time before you take Ceylon, but have you ever thought about what will happen after you take it?"

"...... later"

Fan Zhong hesitated a little, and didn't seem to have thought about this problem.

If Ceylon is included in the Ming Dynasty, how will it be managed in the future?

If something happens here, how do you deliver the message? Diaphragm

This island is too far away from the mainland of Daming, at least tens of thousands of miles.

Taking a boat to Jingshi, even if it is an ironclad ship, it will take several months to go back and forth.

Whether it is the song on the island or the order of the imperial court, it cannot be effective at all.

Fan Zhong was overwhelmed when he thought of these things, so he said, "Actually...... This island is lonely and has no value, if the emperor thinks it is too troublesome to manage, don't do it! ”

"My sailor came here, it took a lot of manpower and material resources, but it can't be in vain, the battle of Ceylon Island has begun, if you give up, it's a pity!"

Zhu Qizhen didn't want to explain more, he knew very well that not only Fan Zhong, but also many people would not understand how important this island was to Daming in a short period of time.

In the eyes of many people, it is just an island hanging out of the sea. Diaphragm

However, this island allowed the Ming to penetrate deep into the Indian Ocean, and then expand the shipping lanes to Africa and the European continent, and occupy more high-quality ports before the European voyage.

Moreover, the territory of the Ming Dynasty did not stop there, and further west, there was the famous Constantinople, once the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, now occupied by the Ottomans.

If the Ottomans could occupy it, why couldn't the Ming Dynasty?

This question is worth considering......

Fan Zhong scratched his head, with his ability to understand, he didn't know why the emperor valued this island so much, but as long as the emperor decided, it would definitely not be wrong.

"Is the emperor planning to establish a province here?"

"Yes, the establishment of Ceylon Metropolitan Division and Ceylon Guard, from now on, this is the territory of the Ming Dynasty." Diaphragm

Fan Zhong finally understood why the emperor was distressed, if the capital division was established here, who would govern?

An island hanging lonely overseas, to put it mildly, may be separated and self-reliant at any time.

This person must be absolutely loyal to the Ming Dynasty and must not have two hearts.

Even if it is a vassal king, there is no guarantee that under such excellent conditions, there will be no idea about coming to the door to become the emperor himself.

Zhu Qizhen suddenly asked, "Who do you think is more appropriate to be in charge of Ceylon Island?" ”

Fan Zhong couldn't fix it all of a sudden, so he had to smile awkwardly and said, "The minister doesn't know." ”

"Say whatever, it's okay!" Diaphragm

"The minister really doesn't know ......"

"I just asked you what you think, and I didn't let you make a decision, what are you worried about?"

"Hmmm......"

Fan Zhong hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "His Royal Highness! ”

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "King Yu is indeed more suitable, but from Jiaozhi to Luzon, to Nanhaiwei, and now Ceylon Wei, I can't transfer King Yu every time I open up territory, right?" I have decided that King Yu is mainly responsible for the South Sea Guard, and will not be transferred for the time being. ”

"Then ......" Fan Zhong thought about it for a long time, and then said tentatively, "His Royal Highness King Xiang? ”

"King Xiang went to Oceania, which is also a new continent, more than ten times larger than the island of Ceylon, and he has a lot to do." Diaphragm

"Or else...... His Royal Highness King Ning? ”

"King Ning?"

Zhu Qizhen shook his head with a smile and said, "Wu Sizang's problem has not been solved!" ”

Fan Zhong really can't, this can't work, that can't work, you can say that it can be done!

Can't always ......

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and he said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is already six years old, maybe ......"

"You're going to go!" Diaphragm

Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and said, "The six-year-old child hasn't been weaned yet!" ”

Fan Zhong secretly said in his heart, if you haven't been weaned, you can bring a nurse over......

"I'm here to ask you, why are your answers all vassal kings and princes?"

Fan Zhong was stunned, seemed to realize something, and said nervously: "...... the minister is talking nonsense?"

Zhu Qizhen smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, I am just chatting with you today, just now you said four people, three vassal kings, and one prince, do you think that Ceylon Island must be controlled by the clan?" ”

"I think it's ......"

Fan Zhong's expression was entangled, and after thinking about it carefully, he still said: "This island is isolated overseas, and it is more appropriate for the clan to be in charge, and there will be fewer incidents. "Ahh

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "Yes, Ceylon Island is so far away from the Ming Dynasty, if the person in power has bad intentions, even if the imperial court sends troops to recruit, it will cost a lot of money, food and time, and I have been considering the right candidate for the past few days......

Fan Zhong stopped talking, because he knew that the emperor had already chosen someone in his heart.

Now that you've already decided, you don't have to get involved.

“…… This person must be brave and resourceful, and more importantly, he is loyal to the Ming Dynasty and me, as for whether his identity is a clan or not, it doesn't matter, what do you think? ”

Fan Zhong nodded in agreement.

Zhu Qizhen continued: "The Three Thousand Battalion and the Shenji Battalion are too important to me, Chen Ying and Li Zhen can't stay, as for Yuan Bin, Jinyiwei can't do without him, the rest are Wenchen, just take care of civil affairs, I'm afraid it won't work to lead troops." ”

Fan Zhong listened and continued to nod. Diaphragm

"Zhang Mao is not bad, but his qualifications are still shallow, plus Jiaozhi, the king of Jing'an County is old, and he still counts on him, and he can't keep ......."

Fan Zhong was still nodding......

"If you think about it, it's best for you to stay on the island of Ceylon!"

Fan Zhong was still nodding, but he was suddenly stunned and shook his head reluctantly.

"Your Majesty, Your Minister...... Square peg! ”

Zhu Qizhen smiled and asked, "What's not suitable?" ”

"Minister, minister......"

The expression on Fan Zhong's face was surprised and panicked, and he stammered suddenly.

"I've come to ask you, will you fight?"

Fan Zhong subconsciously shook his head, then reacted and nodded vigorously.

"Will it be, or won't?"

"Yes!"

"Are you faithful to me?"

Fan Zhong got up, knelt on one knee, and said solemnly: "If the minister has two hearts, then heaven and earth will not allow it!" "Ahh

"Good!"

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "You can fight and be loyal to me, why is it not appropriate?" ”

Fan Zhong lowered his head and pondered for a long time before he said: "The duty of the minister is to protect the emperor's safety, and the rest ...... Didn't think about ......"

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Zhu Qizhen looked at the gray-haired and bearded man in front of him, and secretly sighed in his heart.

If history hadn't been repeated, at the beginning of Tumubao, Fan Zhong first killed Wang Zhen, and then in order to cover himself, he finally died in battle.

"I punish this thief for the world" became his last words.

Over the years, Fan Zhong has always followed him in a hundred battles in the south. Diaphragm

Even if he slept at night, he would stand guard at the gate of the camp, and he had never complained for many years.

It is no exaggeration to say that with this person, he can sleep soundly at night.

However, compared to sleeping, Daming's future is more important.

The island of Ceylon needs an absolutely loyal person to rule, and even the vassal king does not dare to guarantee that he will have the same heart as himself.

Because his ancestors were born of rebellion, there is such a successful example as Jingnan, which undoubtedly planted the seeds of rebellion in the hearts of later vassal kings, and I don't know when it will take root and grow into a towering tree.

Yu Qian is very suitable, this person is dedicated to the public, and he will definitely not rebel, but it's a pity that he didn't take him with him when he went to sea this time.

After thinking about it, only Fan Zhong was the most suitable. Diaphragm

"Prepare yourself, I will return soon, and the island of Ceylon will be handed over to you!"

Zhu Qizhen had enough of the sea breeze, so he stood up and turned back to the camp.

For the first time, Fan Zhong did not follow, but knelt there in a daze, like a statue.

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Although Condor City was bombed, it is the best city-state in the local area after all, and it can still be used as the main city if it is repaired.

Comparatively speaking, the Governor's Palace was relatively intact, because when the 3,000 battalions came in, they encountered no resistance at all. Diaphragm

Zhu Qizhen looked around, the style of this building is very strange, it has the style of Buddhist culture, and the shadow of the Western church, which seems a little nondescript.

Queen Dosia had become a prisoner, and she tried to smile as she tried to please the emperor from the Ming Dynasty in front of her.

Zhu Qizhen didn't even look at her, so he said: "Take it down, don't kill it first, it's useful to keep it." ”

"Yes!"

Zhang Mao gave an order, and immediately the guards stepped forward and took Duoxia away.

Dosia thought she was going to be beheaded, and she was so frightened that she screamed and screamed.

When Zhu Qizhen saw Zhang Jin in a piece, he asked, "What is she shouting?" "Ahh

She said......"

Zhang Jin hesitated a little and said, "She said...... Her work on the bed is amazing, and she will definitely be able to serve you to your satisfaction......"

Zhu Qizhen smiled dumbly, the only heir of Eastern Rome turned out to be a slut, it seems that he is really exhausted and there is no help.

It seems that in their own memory, after the capture of Constantinople by the Ottomans, the Eastern Romans did not make a comeback.

Judging by the current situation, it is likely that the next step will be to face a counterattack from the Ottomans.

As for the Eastern Roman Empire...... It doesn't exist anymore, so naturally it doesn't need to be considered.

"Did you find the drawings?" Diaphragm

"Back to the emperor, I found it!"

Zhang Mao hurriedly said: "In the treasury of the Governor's Palace, the foreign devils can't understand it at all, and when the minister finds it, the drawings are full of dust. ”

Zhu Qizhen nodded, wandered thousands of miles, and finally found the drawings back.

"If you have military merits, you should be knighted, and you have made great achievements, so I will naturally reward you!"

When the crowd heard this, they knelt down and saluted, shouting long live.

"Flat!"

Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and said, "From now on, the Ceylon Capital Division and Ceylon Wei will be established, and Fan Zhong will obey the order!" "Ahh

Fan Zhong stepped forward and saluted: "The minister is here!" ”

"The Qing family has followed the southern expedition to the north and the south over the years, and has worked hard and made great achievements, and from now on, he will be promoted to the Duke of Liang Guogong, and he will be the commander of the capital of Ceylon, leading the Ceylon Guard, and taking charge of military and political affairs!"

"Chen Fan Zhong is grateful, long live my emperor!"

When everyone heard this, the expression on their faces was a little incredible, they didn't expect that the emperor would decide so quickly.

Moreover, the island of Ceylon was divided, and the appointed commander turned out to be a guard commander.

If it was a vassal king surnamed Zhu, they would be more acceptable.

Zhu Qizhen continued: "Tang Xinggu! "Ahh

Tang Xinggu was distracted, and when he heard the emperor naming him, he hurriedly replied: "The minister is here!" ”

"I have appointed you as the Commander of the Metropolitan Division of Ceylon, and will have an overview of the finances and civil affairs of the island."

Tang Xinggu didn't even react, and replied, "Minister...... Obey! ”

Regarding Tang Xinggu's appointment, Zhu Qizhen was also well thought out.

Fan Zhong is in charge of military and political affairs, this is no problem, but he is not necessarily good at civil affairs, and someone must assist him.

This time, only Tang Xinggu is more suitable to follow him to the sea.

"Zhang Jin!" Diaphragm

Zhang Jin suddenly became nervous, and hurriedly bowed: "The sinners obey the order!" ”

Zhu Qizhen said in a deep voice: "Father Er's plot to rebel against the king, the sin is unforgivable, you are still loyal, and you have made some contributions in the battle of Condor City, even if it is considered to be a meritorious service, the death penalty will be exempted, from now on, the word sinner, let's go!" ”

Zhang Jin only felt trembling all over his body and said, "Thank you...... Thank...... Emperor...... Long live the Emperor! ”

"There will be a place for you in the future, if you make new contributions, there will be a reward!"

"Minister...... Never give up! ”

Zhang Jin lay on the ground, crying profusely, in his heart, there was only one thought, and he survived......