The pilgrimage begins.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, announced political affairs, and commended some meritorious generals.

Suddenly.

He faced the minister and said, "Fellow ministers, we received a secret letter from the court today. ”

"The letter said that Treasure Island has the world's largest wealth, enough to make a dynasty prosperous and powerful for hundreds of years, what do you think?"

The courtiers looked at each other, and then began to talk in high spirits.

Some people are full of yearning for Treasure Island, believing that this is an opportunity for the Ming Dynasty to compete for world hegemony.

Others expressed misgivings, fearing that the Treasure Island affair would be too difficult and could lead to unnecessary disputes.

There are also doubts about the existence of this Treasure Island...

Then.

Tang He stood up and gave his hand to play.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, Tang He understood, and said with confidence: "Your Majesty, this Treasure Island does exist. ”

"I went to the South Seas and met a merchant ship, and I overheard rumors about Treasure Island."

"It is said that there is a huge amount of gold and silver buried on that island, which is enough to enrich a country and a dynasty for hundreds of years."

"If Your Majesty has the heart, you may wish to send your ministers and some warriors to go with you to seize Treasure Island and return to China."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly when he heard this, and said, "Dingchen, can you guarantee that this rumor is true?" If I let you venture there and find nothing, how can I explain it to the people of the world? ”

Tang He immediately replied firmly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I have confirmed this rumor with these merchants, it does exist, as long as Your Majesty gives you the opportunity, the ministers are willing to risk their lives to go and lead the warriors to find the truth." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded thoughtfully, he also longed for the Ming Dynasty to dominate the world and become a powerful empire in the world.

He reminded Tang He that he must also bring courage, wisdom and experience with him, and that the capture of Treasure Island is a dangerous move that cannot be missed.

When the ministers heard the news, they were filled with unprecedented enthusiasm.

They understood that the capture of Treasure Island was not only a source of wealth, but also a symbol of national glory.

For a while, the discussion spread rapidly, and everyone scrambled to express their opinions.

Some believe that they should leave immediately, while others advocate sending an advance force first to confirm the veracity of the rumors.

In the midst of the heated arguments among the ministers, an old minister stood up and spoke: "Your Majesty, our purpose this time is to pursue prosperity and national strength, not just wealth. ”

"Capturing Treasure Island requires not only the courage of a warrior, but also the wisdom of a wise man, and a minister has a plan that may help His Majesty successfully capture Treasure Island."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly after hearing this, and asked the old minister about his strategy, and the old minister said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, we will first send an advance force to Treasure Island to reconnoiter and establish relations with the residents of the island. ”

"At the same time, the edict ordered the naval officers and men to prepare for the capture of Treasure Island, and once the rumors are verified, we will send a large army there."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, agreeing, he believed in Lin Che's strategy.

After discussing this matter for several hours, Zhu Yuanzhang and the ministers reached a consensus that a powerful fleet should be sent to gather along the coast of Fujian to make the most adequate preparations for the capture of Treasure Island.

At the same time, it was decided to develop a detailed strategy and tactics for the geography of Treasure Island and a possible enemy.

and immediately sent an advance force to investigate.

……

months later.

The reconnaissance team of the advance army returned to report that Treasure Island did exist and that the information on the island was relatively detailed.

Zhu Yuanzhang attached great importance to this investigation, and personally summoned the leader of the investigation team and asked them in detail what they had seen and heard on the island.

The captain reported that Treasure Island was a difficult place to go, and the surrounding waters were full of reefs, making it difficult for entrants to enter the interior.

When they first started to explore, they couldn't find a target.

The captain photographed several people to explore together, and even one of them almost died in the middle of the sea.

Only then did he inadvertently find the past route under the guidance of the wind.

It's still a tough journey.

If you send a large army at that time, you must use small warships, otherwise the target will be too big, and the sea will be rampant with pirates and pirates.

However, there are only a few inhabitants of the island, and they live a simple life, and it seems that they do not find a huge amount of gold and silver.

After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, their plan became more and more clear.

Treasure Island is a famous treasure trove that is said to be buried with countless amounts of gold and silver.

This magnificent island has always been a nuisance for the imperial court, and its wealth is a lure for people and a target for enemy aggression.

Zhu Yuanzhang decided to divide the army into two advance armies, one to the southeast side of Treasure Island and the other to the west side, to implement the strategy of outflanking.

The two advance armies were led by elite generals, well-equipped, and carefully prepared their own battle plans.

Under Zhu Yuanzhang's arrangement, Feng Renjing, the son of Feng Sheng, led the advance army on the southeast side.

He was tall and muscular, with a sharp sword at his waist and a resolute and sharp gaze.

After consulting with Zhu Yuanzhang, he carefully designed a set of elaborate strategies.

"General Feng, we hope that you can occupy the dominant position on the eastern side in this operation."

"Draw the enemies of Treasure Island to the front of the Daoling team, give them a devastating blow, and give us the opportunity to win the spoils of war."

Zhu Yuanzhang said earnestly.

Feng Renjing nodded solemnly, and his heart had already forged determination.

They set out early the next morning, and set off quickly with the advance army from the east.

Take a treasure ship across the South Seas and land on Treasure Island.

The advance army marched along the mountains and through dense forests, leaving behind standing flags along the way, like the tip of a spear in battle, and the momentum was overwhelming.

While navigating the narrow canyon, Feng Renjing's party was blocked by a ferocious storm.

The cold wind was raging, the rain was slanting down, the sky and the earth were desolate, the soldiers were shivering, and the horses were frightened by the bad weather.

"General, this storm is fierce, how can we break through the predicament?" One of the soldiers complained.

Feng Renjing patted the soldier's shoulder and encouraged: "Don't worry, we are all iron-blooded soldiers, the predicament is only temporary, we must persevere." ”

"The soldiers immediately set up temporary tents, rested and repaired, and tomorrow morning, we will continue to move forward."

The soldiers followed Feng Renjing's instructions and urgently set up simple tents.

The next morning, as the wind and rain had subsided, the mist had lifted, and the sun shone through the clouds to illuminate the road ahead, and the soldiers woke up, ready to move on.

When the team finally arrived at the eastern hinterland of Treasure Island, Feng Renjing's eyes flashed with the light of battle.

The occupants of the island did not expect an army to suddenly appear, and they panicked and prepared for battle.

Feng Renjing roared, the Ming advance army was cautious in the high horn, and the army surged like a flood of enemy troops.

(End of chapter)