Zheng He left with heavier steps than before, but the smile on Zhu Di's face faded.

"There are still four classes, and Jiang Xinghuo is about to be released from prison."

A little spark that suddenly exploded in the furnace was fleeting after a "pop".

"Your Majesty is uncertain."

The old monk Daoyan stretched out his hand and grabbed the delicate small shovel, and turned over the smokeless charcoal at the bottom of the fire, and the fire instantly became vigorous, and countless sparks "crackled" and made a very small popping sound.

Zhu Di didn't say a word, just stood up slowly from the stool holding his knees.

The black woven gold dragon robe looked a little tight on him, and the cuffs and hem of the clothes were pulled into two small arcs, which fell down with his slight lifting movements.

The prime emperor's body was as straight as a javelin, and he looked through the half-open window at the twinkling evening stars in the Nanjing Imperial Palace.

One of the brightest stars shone brightest in the night, and even the surrounding stars seemed to dim a little.

"Jiang Xinghuo, this double-bladed divine weapon, how should I use it?"

Dao Yan didn't seem to understand the meaning of Zhu Di's words, and only said.

"Such a magic weapon can help His Majesty to implement the new policy in a big way and greatly enhance the national strength of the Ming Dynasty; Zhongke can crack down on the discourse power of the gentry class and confront the increasingly rigid Cheng Zhu Lixue; The next generation of kings can be taught, and the Ming Dynasty will not fall for a hundred years. Why should Your Majesty not use it? ”

Zhu Di just held his hand silently.

Dao Yan turned the fire and said: "Or, does Your Majesty think that if Jiang Xinghuo comes out of the mountain, how long will it take for the Ming Dynasty to complete the national strength savings required by His Majesty's dream of 'Longzhi Tang and Song Dynasties, and Far Ahead of the Han and Tang Dynasties'?" Conquering Japan, Annan, Mobei, Tianzhu and even the Timurid Khanate in the northwest, doesn't the Ming Dynasty need to be vigilant? Timur is slightly inferior to Genghis Khan, the generation of Tianjiao who conquered the world on the steppe, according to the merits at this time, I am afraid it is not too bad, right? ”

When Daoyan mentioned the name "Timur", a trace of jealousy flashed in Zhu Di's eyes.

If there is still one person in the world at this time who can be feared by Zhu Di, who claims to be the number one general in the world, it is only the western neighbor in this year of sixties.

If there is a God perspective to pull Zhu Di out.

Imperial Palace, Nanjing, Zhili, Daming, on the world's huge world map, at this time there are two great countries of 10,000 miles, the Ming Empire and the Timurid Khanate.

The Timurid Khanate is the largest imaginary enemy in the countless war plans of the five military governors of the Ming Empire, and the only opponent of the same size. The danger is that the territories of these two top powers in the world today are already close together.

The reason why there was no major war between the Timurid Khanate and the Ming Empire in the Hongwu and Jianwen dynasties was because the Timurid Khanate was busy conquering in other directions.

Timur was born in the Turkic Mongolian aristocracy, and in his early years, he belonged to the Eastern Chagatai Khan Balhulu Timur, and later rebelled against the Eastern Chagatai nobles, and divided the river by supporting the puppet Habilsha, occupying the old land of Western Liao. After his strength was strong, he killed Mirikhusin, seized the power of the Western Chagatai Khanate, proclaimed himself the "Great Emir", established the Timurid Empire, and later moved the capital to Samarkand and changed his name to "Sultan".

From then on, Timur got Genghis Khan's script, conquered Khorezm and Afghanistan in succession, and subdued the Eastern Chagatai Khanate. During this period, he repeatedly went west to conquer the entire territory of Persia, and defeated the Golden Horde in the Kundurcha River Valley and the Battle of the Tirek River respectively, and went north to sweep the Golden Horde.

Zhu Di raised troops in Beiping, and when Fengtian was in trouble, Timur was not idle.

In the first year of the Jingjing, Timur led his army to the east to conquer the Delhi Sultanate of Tianzhu and destroyed Delhi, Punjab, and Kashmir; In the second year of the Jingjing, Timur once again drove his own expedition to Syria and defeated the Mamluk dynasty; In the fourth year of the Jingnan, that is, at the present point in time, Timur defeated the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Ankara and captured the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I.

At this moment, through 40 years of southern conquests and northern wars, Timur has established a great power of 10,000 miles from Tianzhu in the east, Asia Minor in the west, the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf in the south, and the Caspian Sea and the Aral Sea in the north.

His martial arts are excellent, and he will never lose to any of the heroes of the world.

Dao Yan looked at the flames and said, "According to the news from Songpan not long ago, Timur has ended his conquest of the distant empire in the west, and his hundreds of thousands of troops are returning to Samarkand one after another. ”

Zhu Di fell into deep thought.

As the world's No. 1 general, his intuition reminded him that this powerful opponent, the next target, is likely to be Da Ming.

"Timur, it's time to do something to the Ming Dynasty."

"That's not right." Zhu Difu shook his head again, "Even if Timur starts immediately, there is at least two to three years of preparation time, he has been fighting for a long time and wants to make a move against the Ming Dynasty, he needs to prepare a large amount of baggage supplies, after all, attacking the Ming Dynasty from the Western Regions, there are not too many supply points on the road, let alone supplying hundreds of thousands of troops, he must bring his own baggage, after all, Timur's army is no longer a Mongolian army that can fight by driving cattle and sheep." ”

Zhu Di looked west, and his eyes seemed to see the fateful enemy tens of thousands of miles away.

Unconcealable emotions surged in Zhu Di's heart.

He is the only vassal king in the history of China who successfully rebelled in the Great Unification Dynasty!

He is the number one general in the world!

He, the Emperor of Yongle!

Any powerful enemy will only make him feel more excited.

Zhu Di will never back down.

"The Mongolian cavalry once swept the world, crisscrossed thousands of miles, and shocked all directions! But today, the Mongols have long since lost their former glory! They can no longer do one to ten, and they will no longer be able to cross the desert, cross the glacier, and gallop through the vast Western Regions! ”

"If Timur dares to drive him to invade for a long time, I will definitely let his bones not pass through the Jade Gate!"

Zhu Di's voice was sonorous and cold, full of murderous aura, as piercing as a cold sword.

Speaking of this, Zhu Di has made up his mind.

"If Daming wants to quickly increase his national strength, he has to go out of the mountain!"

"I know that Jiang Xinghuo's proposed policies, although some of them are extremely beneficial, will damage the king's rule, but I am confident that I will put all this under my control."

"After all, Jiang Xinghuo is only one person, and I have hundreds of thousands of soldiers who have fought so hard with me for four years."

Zhu Di's eyes flashed with confidence.

The art of the emperor must be used and guarded against.

Zhu Di is not unclear about Jiang Xinghuo's theories that seem to greatly enhance the national strength of the Ming Dynasty, but will damage the foundation of the rule, but Zhu Di is confident and can control it.

No matter what, even if it is an immortal, in front of Zhu Di, the supreme in the world, Jiang Xinghuo is just a double-edged divine weapon in his hand, as long as he controls it and does not cut himself, or does not let himself suffer too much damage, he can hit the enemy hard, Zhu Di is acceptable.

Whether it is "performance cutting the domain", let more than a dozen vassal kings obediently return the three guards, and at the same time eliminate the big burden of supporting the clan in later generations; is still "apportioned into the mu", collecting the hearts of the people in the world, and the aftermath of the comeback of the remnants of Jianwen; or the "Ming National Treasury" raised funds for the imperial court, and at the same time returned the over-flood Hongwu treasure banknotes; or has been transported back from Wanli Shitang and began to mass produce packaged "guano fertilizer"; Or the "Tax Police Corps" let the imperial power go to the countryside, so that Zhu Di's voice reached the ears of all the people.

These things, one by one, one kind, Zhu Di believes, have greatly enhanced the national strength of the Ming Dynasty and his rule.

And the insignificant part that has damaged his rule, Zhu Di can still accept it.

Based on this judgment, Zhu Di determined.

After being released from prison, he was still able to control Jiang Xinghuo.

Looking at the confident Zhu Di, Dao Yan lowered his head and pondered for a few breaths before the old monk raised his head.

"There are still four classes left, so does Your Majesty himself plan to go to prison in person?"

"You mean?" Zhu Di's eyes looked at the black-clothed prime minister.

Zhu Di's brows were deeply locked: "Follow the example of Zhou Wen, Wang Weishui, worship Jiang Ziya, and Uncle Liu Huang Longzhong three times Zhuge Kongming?" ”

"That's it." Dao Yan suddenly asked, "Please forgive the poor monk for trespassing, dare to ask Your Majesty, if Your Majesty doesn't get along with Jiang Xinghuo face to face, so that he knows him well, then when Jiang Xinghuo is released from prison in the future, there is no misunderstanding, Jiang Xinghuo also knows all this, does Your Majesty think Jiang Xinghuo will give you advice truthfully and not hide it?" ”

"I once met Jiang Xinghuo as 'Captain Yan Poyu'." Zhu Di was silent for a moment before he spoke: "I understand what the master means, and after Zheng He listens to this lesson, I will take the time to enter the Imperial Prison, get along with Jiang Xinghuo for a while, and get to know him carefully." ”

"In this way, I will use Jiang Xinghuo in the future, and Jiang Xinghuo will provide advice to me, and it will be no problem."

Zhu Di closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, his eyes had already returned to clarity: "I know how to deal with Jiang Xinghuo." ”

"Good, good."

Dao Yan caressed the black robe, and on his cheeks, which were shaped like a sick tiger, he suddenly showed a meaningful look.

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Recently, Ji Gang, the commander of Jinyiwei, who worked overtime until late at night because of the "Jiangnan Zhou Jin's conspiracy against the case", met Zheng He, the eunuch of the three guarantees, who came to the door in the Yamen of Fusi in Beizhen.

The two immediately turned to the side hall and whispered softly, but Zheng He hid the rotten stalks such as "moving back to the court" and "guano marquis", and told the emperor that he was in prison to listen to Jiang Xinghuo's lectures.

"Isn't that right?"

Ji Gang suddenly interjected.

Zheng He's heart trembled, and he looked at Ji Gang, this guy won't be so eyeless, he wants to mention those rotten stalks in front of him, right?

If so, Ji Gang is really floating.

You must know that when the Battle of Jingnan hit Jinan, Zheng He was already a middle and senior officer commanding thousands of troops, and at that time, Ji Gang was still a down-and-out scholar who was expelled from the academy in Jinan Mansion.

If it weren't for the horse that was not afraid of death to stop King Yan, Mao Sui recommended himself to King Yan to lead the horse and pedal, Ji Gang would have rotted there for the rest of his life, how could he have the current Xuanhe majesty?

are all born in the army, and the seniority is destined to be a little more respectful in the face of Zheng He.

What's more, Zheng He is also one of the most powerful eunuchs in the palace.

Fortunately, Ji Gang has not yet drifted into a state where he dares to scold Zheng He in person.

Ji Gang only said: "Isn't the eunuch Sanbao pretending to be a jailer and guarding the door of the literacy class, then Mr. Jiang should have seen you." ”

Zheng He frowned slightly: "At that time, the black light was blind, and Jiang Xinghuo's attention was in the value house, and he couldn't even count on one side, can he remember it clearly?" ”

"It's hard to say."

Ji Gang pondered: "In order not to be exposed, it is better to wronged the eunuch of Sanbao to make up, otherwise Your Majesty will blame him, and Ji Mou will not be able to afford it." ”

Zheng He nodded, the emperor must have been thoughtful sometimes, and at this time, as a subordinate, he had to make up the pot quietly.

"Commander Ji is as careful as a hair, and he is tired!" Zheng He arched his hand and said.

Ji Gang said with a smile: "Wait a minute, Eunuch Sanbao, Ji will send someone to find the small flag in charge of disguise in Fusili in Beizhen." ”

"Wait a minute."

Zheng He shouted Ji Gang, his face was silent, and he just bowed his head slightly.

"There is another thing, that is, the family teacher Daoyan, Yuan Zhenren, and Zhang Tianshi have not calculated it before."

Ji Gang was stunned: "Immortal identity? ”

"Yes, Your Majesty sent someone to instruct me to verify it one last time." Zheng He said, "There are many strange people in the world, this Mr. Jiang Xinghuo Jiang has always been known as an immortal, whether he has the ability to predict the future immortals, His Majesty has not yet been completely determined." At that time, I was thinking, it is better to be like this, I have always had a wish hidden in my heart I don't know if it can be realized, and it just so happens that I have personally tested it in the past few days, so that I will have an explanation to Master whether it is true or not. ”

"By the way, I still have three requirements in the past few days, and I hope Commander Ji can do it." Zheng He Zhengse pleaded.

"The eunuch of the three guarantees, but it doesn't hurt to say it."

Ji Gang smiled heartily.

"Absolutely treat him as an ordinary prisoner, never leak the news, and never come to visit."

Ji Gang naturally couldn't refuse the request of the emperor's confidant and disciple of Daoyan, so he readily agreed.

"Rest assured, the eunuch of the three guarantees will definitely do it."

After chatting about the matter, Ji Gang sent someone to find Xiaoqi who was in charge of makeup, and the two sat in the side hall and chatted about miscellaneous things.

"By the way, in fact, there is a small thing I want to bother the eunuch of the three guarantees." Ji Gang's expression suddenly twisted a little.

"Oh? Commander Ji, please speak. Zheng He put down the teacup.

"That. Didn't the eunuch of Sanbao go to Wanli Shitang?"

As soon as Ji Gang's words came out, Zheng He's face darkened with a stress reaction.

It's over, isn't it?

Ji Gang hurriedly said: "The eunuch of Sanbao may not know, some time ago, when Ji went to Jiangnan with His Majesty to thoroughly investigate the 'Zhou Jin's rebellion', His Majesty picked up a baby girl and handed it over to Ji to raise, Ji heard that there are rare 'shark tears' in the stone pond of Wanli, I don't know if the eunuch of Sanbao can catch some, if there is, Ji wants to ask for one as a gift for next year." ”

The so-called 'mermaid tears' is actually another name for the pearl of the South China Sea.

Zheng He breathed a long sigh of relief, and only said: "I have it, it's a trivial matter, and when I turn around, I will send it to Commander Ji's mansion." ”

"It couldn't be better."

Ji Gang smiled slightly.

Not long after, Xiao Qi, who was in charge of makeup in Jinyi Weibei Town, came to the side hall with a box of tools.

"Commander, what do you need to become?"

"What do the eunuchs of the three guarantees think?" Ji Gang looked at Zheng He.

Zheng He pondered for a moment and said, "It's best to have a big contrast with what I'm doing now, and it's best to be more masculine." ”

"Questions?" Ji Gang looked at Xiao Qi, who was in charge of makeup, and asked.

Xiao Qi nodded again and again, and only said: "No problem, you can rest assured that our craftsmanship is definitely the most contrasting and masculine!" ”

That night, a tall prisoner with a red face and long hair carried his bag and moved into the Imperial Prison, which was next door to Jiang Xinghuo.

"Get in!"

In a hazy sleep, Jiang Xinghuo heard the jailer's scolding and the clanging of shackles, rubbed his eyes and sobered up, he looked out through the small window of the cell door.

Huo, what a piece of material for Guan Gong!

This person has a tiger's back and a bear's waist, a red complexion, a long beard, no anger and self-authority, and the murderous aura on his body makes people feel trembling.

And the heavy flail hanging on his body, obviously a serious crime, several jailers with knives were escorted into the passage of the cell.

It was about the impatience of being pushed, the big man just glared coldly, and the jailer who just wanted to reprimand reprimanded retracted his head.

This big man is Zheng He, the eunuch of Sanbao, who originally had a somewhat dark face, but was painted crimson with special pigments by the little banner who was in charge of the makeup of the Jinyi Guard.

And Zheng He's beard, which could not grow because of castration, was glued with a long fake beard.

Zheng He held his head high, strode forward with heavy handcuffs and shackles in the passage of the cell as if he were patrolling, and even shook off several positions of the jailer and went straight to the cell where Jiang Xinghuo was held that Ji Gang told him.

Jiang Xinghuo was lazily lying on the straw pile at this time, as if he was on vacation on the beach.

Zheng He paused and looked at Jiang Xinghuo through the small window of the cell door.

"You're laid-back."

Jiang Xinghuo was so sleepy that he didn't bother to talk to him at all, just said a casual word and turned over to fall asleep.

"There is the sea in my heart, and everywhere is the Maldives."

"Where is the Maldives?"

Jiang Xinghuo casually took out the globe he made from the straw pile, and after touching the texture with his back hand, he pointed it.

"Here."

This thing was carved with a golden knife given by Li Jinglong long long before the "Pen in Prison" that made him die.

Zheng He was originally a little unimpressed, but when he saw the position of "Maldives" on the globe, his pupils shrank suddenly!

However, before Zheng He could continue to question, the knife-wielding jailer behind him followed.

Because Zheng He deliberately told Ji Gang to 'treat him as an ordinary prisoner, never leak the news, and never come to visit', these jailers didn't know Zheng He's true identity, so they directly pushed him with a knife.

Zheng He's eyes widened with anger.

"How dare you? I am ......"

Several of the jailers just sneered.

"It's not easy for Grandma to come, who do you care?"

"This is the edict, a big official just died the day before yesterday, starving to death, understand?"

Zheng He clenched his fists with both hands, and the skull joints of the sandbag-sized fist rattled, and finally seemed to think of something, and glared fiercely at Jiang Xinghuo, who was turning over to watch the play.

Jiang Xinghuo looked confused, I didn't provoke you, why are you staring at me?

Fortunately, Jiang Xinghuo has always had a big heart, and he didn't plan to worry about the irascible cellmate who lived next door, and he couldn't sleep left and right, so Jiang Xinghuo took out the globe he had nothing to do from the straw pile, intending to continue to improve it.

(End of chapter)