In the southern part of Annan Kingdom, at the mouth of the Majiang River, a huge Ming fleet filled the sea.
The dark clouds are filled with rainstorms, and the waves caused by the wind and rain are no longer blue, but black water surface.Countless rolling black waves made people's scalp numb, and the originally beautiful sea showed a hideous and terrifying face.
However, the rain did not last long, and soon the wind and rain gradually became smaller.The dark clouds dissipated a little, and the sun actually revealed itself from the clouds in a moment. It was really unpredictable.
Seeing that the wind and waves had stopped, Wang Jinghong took a group of people off the treasure boat and landed on a few small boats.There were no people on the shore, and no one from Chen Jikuo came to greet him.
Logically, it should be easy for Chen Jikuo to come here.
A few years ago, a civil war broke out in the Ming Dynasty. The Ming army's households stationed in Annan decreased to less than 80,000, and they shrank to the Dongguan area (Hanoi) and the plains on the north bank of the Red River. The various rebels in Annan were able to quickly occupy most of Annan, among which Chen Jikuo had occupied Qinghua.
From Qinghua to the east along Majiang River, it is only a few dozen miles away from this estuary.
The Ming army scouts found a dilapidated temple not far from the shore.
Before Wang Jinghong saw Chen Jikuo's people, he took everyone to the dilapidated temple and placed his statue of the concubine inside. No matter how many, he burned incense and worshiped him first.
Wang Jinghong is from Fujian and believes in Mazu in particular.Most of the soldiers under their command did not worship Mazu, but they heard that Mazu had the divine power to control the sea and borders, so everyone believed it and worshiped it devoutly.
I don’t know how long it took, but the scout reported that a boat was coming on Majiang.
Sure enough, after waiting for a while, I saw a wooden boat appearing on the river surface and slowly flowing down the river.
About twenty people on the boat went ashore and approached here with flags.
Seeing that there were not many visitors and there were no hostile behavior, Wang Jinghong and others stood there and watched.
The flags of those Annan people have Chinese characters written on them: Dayue.
The civil and military officials on the Ming army squinted their eyes and looked at the words on it with cold eyes.
Don’t be rash, they want to build their own country, and we shouldn’t care about it at this time, just pretend that it didn’t see it.Wang Jinghong reminded.
The soldiers clasped their fists and said: Obey the order!
When the Annan people arrived, a black and thin middle-aged man wearing a hat with a bull-like head and a red round collar claimed to be the Minister of Rites of the Great Yue Dynasty.
Wang Jinghong saw that his dress looked very much like the Han Dynasty's official uniform, but for some reason, he felt a loose feeling when he was wearing it; his body was similar but his spirit was not similar, probably this was the way it looked.
Perhaps the climate in Annan is too hot, and this kind of robe doesn't seem to be suitable for them.
However, the person everyone pays most attention to is a military general. He is Ruan Jingyi. He has been to the Ming Dynasty and has known Wang Jinghong and others.
Ruan Jingyi was a military general, wearing a helmet on his head, and the generals of the northern Ming army often wore similar helmets; perhaps in such rainy places, the soldiers wearing pointed conical bamboo hats behind would feel more comfortable, which could both shade the sun and rain.
Ruan Jingyi and others spoke inexperienced Chinese, and briefly communicated and accepted Wang Jinghong's official article.
They roughly explained their purpose, and the Annan people came to welcome the envoys of the Ming Dynasty; and the Ming Dynasty court sent envoys to return Chen Jikuo's official envoys and sent envoys to negotiate with Chen Jikuo.
The envoy this time was Liu Ming, a Jinshi and an editor of the Hanlin Academy.Liu Ming bowed to Wang Jinghong and others and said, "I wish the voyage of Eunuch Wang and wait for the rest will be smooth."
Wang Jinghong looked at Liu Ming with only a few followers and couldn't help but say: It was the rainy season in Annan, and it was prone to epidemics.When Liu Jun goes here, he must boil water before drinking, eat more herbs to prevent diseases, and try to go out as little as possible to prevent blood sucking insects when the road is muddy.
Liu Ming's eyes were a little moved, and he clasped his fists again and said: Eunuch Wang, everyone, there will be a time later!
Everyone bowed and saluted together by the desolate seaside, and Liu Ming and others turned around and walked towards the Annan people.
In the court, eunuchs and civil servants can get along on the surface, but in fact they don’t like each other. Civil servants discriminate against eunuchs the most.But in this foreign land, Wang Jinghong and Liu Ming felt a little close.
...It was Liu Ming's first time to visit Annan Kingdom, but the few entourage guards around him were selected from the soldiers who had previously conquered Annan Kingdom.
The group took a boat and rowed west on their oars.On the way, Chen Xianzhen and Ruan Jingyi were talking, but Liu Ming couldn't understand at all. Annan's words were softer, but from his expression, they seemed to be quarreling.
The wooden boat arrived at Qinghua City when the sun sets west.
A follower beside him whispered: Qinghua was originally the old nest of the Hu family's rebels, and the young men had stationed here with the army.Did Envoy Liu see the earthy house over there?The barracks built by our baggage camps, the bricks and stones on these roads were also paved by our officers and soldiers. In the past, the city was almost covered with dirt roads, and the rain suddenly was full of mud and water.
Liu Ming followed the direction he pointed and watched for a while.
In this city, only the land houses in the military camp are arranged neatly. The surrounding houses are better built than those in the military camp, but they seem very casual and seem very messy.
Ruan Jingyi and others took Liu Ming to a gate, and two Annan officials in silk came towards him, claiming to be Dukes and Marquis, who would receive the envoys of the Ming Dynasty.
The officials led a group of people to greet Liu Ming and welcomed him to the central hall.
The two sides stood on the east and west sides. An Annan man reminded Liu Ming to bow three times by Dayue etiquette, and then submit the letter of the country.
Chen Jikuo, who proclaimed himself the Emperor of Dayue, would not summon envoys in person; the Annan people also told Liu Ming that someone would invite him in a few days.
The whole process allowed Liu Ming to see the Ming Dynasty's etiquette system, but there were some differences in details.
The two nobles took away the letter of the country and did not talk to Liu Ming about serious matters. After completing the etiquette process, they said goodbye and left.Liu Ming settled in this temple for the time being, and it was dark.
It was indeed the so-called rainy season. It rained again at night, and Liu Ming woke up several times.
No Annan people paid attention to him in the next few days.
Today, he waited for the evening, so he came to a room to light the lights. While thinking about his strategy to convince Chen Jikuo to surrender, he wrote it to deepen his impression, and then placed it on the oil lamp to light it and burn it.
At this moment, the follower outside the door said: Envoy Liu, a guest is asking for a visit.
Liu Ming immediately put down his brush, picked up the paper on the table and lit it, and then came out of the door.I saw a stranger standing in the yard. The man was wearing a bamboo hat and came alone.
This will be called Ruan Yinhe.The person came and clasped his fists.
Liu Ming had never heard of this name before. Seeing that his expression was very calm, he made a gesture and said: "Welcome to the future, and "Welcome to the future".General Ruan, please come in the house.Come and see the tea.
Ruan Yinhe raised his hand and said in Chinese: No need, please, Envoy Liu.
The two entered the house and sat down with the guest and host.Ruan Yinhe immediately asked: Do Envoy Liu know Ruan Zhi?
Liu Ming shook his head.
Ruan Yinhe Road: The emperor of the Ming Dynasty must know him.
Oh... Liu Ming nodded subconsciously.
He remembered when he met the saint in the capital, the saint said that he would find someone to pick him up in Annan Kingdom.
Ruan Zhi mentioned by Ruan Yinhe may be the priest.
Although Liu Ming was a little skeptical about this person's untrue identity, since there was a priest, there was at least one reasonable reason for this person to appear.
Ruan Yinhe: Ruan Zhi asks me to take care of you.Now I have taken the risk to come, just to inform you that it is best to leave tonight, otherwise there will be more dangers!
Walk?Liu Ming was stunned for a moment.
Ruan Yinhe frowned and pondered for a moment, and said: Things are hasty, I know you may not believe it, but I am entrusted by others and cannot do nothing... Ruan Zhi is a member of my clan. He was an official in Shenglong (Hanoi), an official established in Annan Kingdom in the Ming Dynasty; and I am the one who raised an army. Previously, the powerful people from all over the country raised troops, sweeping all places south of Shenglong. Only those who raised troops could protect their land.
Liu Ming said: Is it a must for the general?
Ruan Yinhe shook her head and smiled, at most she would be like following the trend.
He lowered his voice and said, "The king (Chen Jikuo) listens to others' anything, and he can't do anything. The world is in chaos, and he has no soldiers and can only be mermaid meat." The envoy Liu came badly, and it was impossible for the monarch to negotiate peace with the Ming Dynasty at this time.
Recruitment.Liu Ming told the truth.
Ruan Yinhe sneered: Before the generals supported the emperor (Chen Jikuo) as emperor, there was an Emperor of Great Yue.
Chen Shuming (Jian Ding Emperor Chen Jun).Liu Ming said.He was ordered to go to Annan Kingdom to be envoyed, so he naturally read the files about Annan Kingdom. The name Chen Shuming recorded in the official files of the Ming Dynasty.
Ruan Yinhe nodded: Later, there was an internal strife, and the generals who supported the Ming army controlled the situation; but in order to fight against the Ming army, the two sides reconciled again, and the former Emperor of Dayue was respected by the current Emperor as the Supreme Emperor.
Unexpectedly, there was a sudden internal strife in the Ming Dynasty at that time, and a large number of troops were withdrawn and most places were abandoned.
As a result, rebels in various parts of Dayue started to rebellion, with at least ten major forces.
Seeing that the emperor was tolerant of the Supreme Emperor, all the powerful men surrendered to him.
In my opinion, the king cannot command these men.
But suddenly, the troops gathered a lot, and the Great Yue Dynasty was excited for a moment. He ordered the rebels from all over the country to seek opportunities to advance north and form a siege against the Ming army in Shenglong (Hanoi), and drove away the Ming Dynasty's forces in one fell swoop and revive the Great Yue Kingdom.
At this time, Envoy Liu comes to invite you, who will listen to you?There are some more radical people in the court, and it is recommended to kill you to sacrifice the flag!I realized that someone might take action first and then report, and then I felt that the situation was urgent.
Liu Ming clenched his fist with his left hand, grabbed his left hand with his right hand, and buried his head in meditation.
At this moment, the follower reported that another visitor wanted to see him.
After a while, a man wearing a bamboo hat came in.
This restaurant has guards from Annan people. Since Ruan Yinhe is under Chen Jikuo's command, some methods may be used to open up the way.
The visitor whispered a few words next to Ruan Yinhe.Ruan Yinhe immediately stood up and said: Something is going to happen!I can't appear here again. Liu Jun heard my words and quickly found a way to escape!
After Ruan Yinhe finished speaking, she quickly stepped out of the threshold without saying a word.
Liu Ming stayed there, wondering if he should believe this visitor.But even if I believe it, where can I go if I only have a few people on other people’s territory?
The dark clouds are filled with rainstorms, and the waves caused by the wind and rain are no longer blue, but black water surface.Countless rolling black waves made people's scalp numb, and the originally beautiful sea showed a hideous and terrifying face.
However, the rain did not last long, and soon the wind and rain gradually became smaller.The dark clouds dissipated a little, and the sun actually revealed itself from the clouds in a moment. It was really unpredictable.
Seeing that the wind and waves had stopped, Wang Jinghong took a group of people off the treasure boat and landed on a few small boats.There were no people on the shore, and no one from Chen Jikuo came to greet him.
Logically, it should be easy for Chen Jikuo to come here.
A few years ago, a civil war broke out in the Ming Dynasty. The Ming army's households stationed in Annan decreased to less than 80,000, and they shrank to the Dongguan area (Hanoi) and the plains on the north bank of the Red River. The various rebels in Annan were able to quickly occupy most of Annan, among which Chen Jikuo had occupied Qinghua.
From Qinghua to the east along Majiang River, it is only a few dozen miles away from this estuary.
The Ming army scouts found a dilapidated temple not far from the shore.
Before Wang Jinghong saw Chen Jikuo's people, he took everyone to the dilapidated temple and placed his statue of the concubine inside. No matter how many, he burned incense and worshiped him first.
Wang Jinghong is from Fujian and believes in Mazu in particular.Most of the soldiers under their command did not worship Mazu, but they heard that Mazu had the divine power to control the sea and borders, so everyone believed it and worshiped it devoutly.
I don’t know how long it took, but the scout reported that a boat was coming on Majiang.
Sure enough, after waiting for a while, I saw a wooden boat appearing on the river surface and slowly flowing down the river.
About twenty people on the boat went ashore and approached here with flags.
Seeing that there were not many visitors and there were no hostile behavior, Wang Jinghong and others stood there and watched.
The flags of those Annan people have Chinese characters written on them: Dayue.
The civil and military officials on the Ming army squinted their eyes and looked at the words on it with cold eyes.
Don’t be rash, they want to build their own country, and we shouldn’t care about it at this time, just pretend that it didn’t see it.Wang Jinghong reminded.
The soldiers clasped their fists and said: Obey the order!
When the Annan people arrived, a black and thin middle-aged man wearing a hat with a bull-like head and a red round collar claimed to be the Minister of Rites of the Great Yue Dynasty.
Wang Jinghong saw that his dress looked very much like the Han Dynasty's official uniform, but for some reason, he felt a loose feeling when he was wearing it; his body was similar but his spirit was not similar, probably this was the way it looked.
Perhaps the climate in Annan is too hot, and this kind of robe doesn't seem to be suitable for them.
However, the person everyone pays most attention to is a military general. He is Ruan Jingyi. He has been to the Ming Dynasty and has known Wang Jinghong and others.
Ruan Jingyi was a military general, wearing a helmet on his head, and the generals of the northern Ming army often wore similar helmets; perhaps in such rainy places, the soldiers wearing pointed conical bamboo hats behind would feel more comfortable, which could both shade the sun and rain.
Ruan Jingyi and others spoke inexperienced Chinese, and briefly communicated and accepted Wang Jinghong's official article.
They roughly explained their purpose, and the Annan people came to welcome the envoys of the Ming Dynasty; and the Ming Dynasty court sent envoys to return Chen Jikuo's official envoys and sent envoys to negotiate with Chen Jikuo.
The envoy this time was Liu Ming, a Jinshi and an editor of the Hanlin Academy.Liu Ming bowed to Wang Jinghong and others and said, "I wish the voyage of Eunuch Wang and wait for the rest will be smooth."
Wang Jinghong looked at Liu Ming with only a few followers and couldn't help but say: It was the rainy season in Annan, and it was prone to epidemics.When Liu Jun goes here, he must boil water before drinking, eat more herbs to prevent diseases, and try to go out as little as possible to prevent blood sucking insects when the road is muddy.
Liu Ming's eyes were a little moved, and he clasped his fists again and said: Eunuch Wang, everyone, there will be a time later!
Everyone bowed and saluted together by the desolate seaside, and Liu Ming and others turned around and walked towards the Annan people.
In the court, eunuchs and civil servants can get along on the surface, but in fact they don’t like each other. Civil servants discriminate against eunuchs the most.But in this foreign land, Wang Jinghong and Liu Ming felt a little close.
...It was Liu Ming's first time to visit Annan Kingdom, but the few entourage guards around him were selected from the soldiers who had previously conquered Annan Kingdom.
The group took a boat and rowed west on their oars.On the way, Chen Xianzhen and Ruan Jingyi were talking, but Liu Ming couldn't understand at all. Annan's words were softer, but from his expression, they seemed to be quarreling.
The wooden boat arrived at Qinghua City when the sun sets west.
A follower beside him whispered: Qinghua was originally the old nest of the Hu family's rebels, and the young men had stationed here with the army.Did Envoy Liu see the earthy house over there?The barracks built by our baggage camps, the bricks and stones on these roads were also paved by our officers and soldiers. In the past, the city was almost covered with dirt roads, and the rain suddenly was full of mud and water.
Liu Ming followed the direction he pointed and watched for a while.
In this city, only the land houses in the military camp are arranged neatly. The surrounding houses are better built than those in the military camp, but they seem very casual and seem very messy.
Ruan Jingyi and others took Liu Ming to a gate, and two Annan officials in silk came towards him, claiming to be Dukes and Marquis, who would receive the envoys of the Ming Dynasty.
The officials led a group of people to greet Liu Ming and welcomed him to the central hall.
The two sides stood on the east and west sides. An Annan man reminded Liu Ming to bow three times by Dayue etiquette, and then submit the letter of the country.
Chen Jikuo, who proclaimed himself the Emperor of Dayue, would not summon envoys in person; the Annan people also told Liu Ming that someone would invite him in a few days.
The whole process allowed Liu Ming to see the Ming Dynasty's etiquette system, but there were some differences in details.
The two nobles took away the letter of the country and did not talk to Liu Ming about serious matters. After completing the etiquette process, they said goodbye and left.Liu Ming settled in this temple for the time being, and it was dark.
It was indeed the so-called rainy season. It rained again at night, and Liu Ming woke up several times.
No Annan people paid attention to him in the next few days.
Today, he waited for the evening, so he came to a room to light the lights. While thinking about his strategy to convince Chen Jikuo to surrender, he wrote it to deepen his impression, and then placed it on the oil lamp to light it and burn it.
At this moment, the follower outside the door said: Envoy Liu, a guest is asking for a visit.
Liu Ming immediately put down his brush, picked up the paper on the table and lit it, and then came out of the door.I saw a stranger standing in the yard. The man was wearing a bamboo hat and came alone.
This will be called Ruan Yinhe.The person came and clasped his fists.
Liu Ming had never heard of this name before. Seeing that his expression was very calm, he made a gesture and said: "Welcome to the future, and "Welcome to the future".General Ruan, please come in the house.Come and see the tea.
Ruan Yinhe raised his hand and said in Chinese: No need, please, Envoy Liu.
The two entered the house and sat down with the guest and host.Ruan Yinhe immediately asked: Do Envoy Liu know Ruan Zhi?
Liu Ming shook his head.
Ruan Yinhe Road: The emperor of the Ming Dynasty must know him.
Oh... Liu Ming nodded subconsciously.
He remembered when he met the saint in the capital, the saint said that he would find someone to pick him up in Annan Kingdom.
Ruan Zhi mentioned by Ruan Yinhe may be the priest.
Although Liu Ming was a little skeptical about this person's untrue identity, since there was a priest, there was at least one reasonable reason for this person to appear.
Ruan Yinhe: Ruan Zhi asks me to take care of you.Now I have taken the risk to come, just to inform you that it is best to leave tonight, otherwise there will be more dangers!
Walk?Liu Ming was stunned for a moment.
Ruan Yinhe frowned and pondered for a moment, and said: Things are hasty, I know you may not believe it, but I am entrusted by others and cannot do nothing... Ruan Zhi is a member of my clan. He was an official in Shenglong (Hanoi), an official established in Annan Kingdom in the Ming Dynasty; and I am the one who raised an army. Previously, the powerful people from all over the country raised troops, sweeping all places south of Shenglong. Only those who raised troops could protect their land.
Liu Ming said: Is it a must for the general?
Ruan Yinhe shook her head and smiled, at most she would be like following the trend.
He lowered his voice and said, "The king (Chen Jikuo) listens to others' anything, and he can't do anything. The world is in chaos, and he has no soldiers and can only be mermaid meat." The envoy Liu came badly, and it was impossible for the monarch to negotiate peace with the Ming Dynasty at this time.
Recruitment.Liu Ming told the truth.
Ruan Yinhe sneered: Before the generals supported the emperor (Chen Jikuo) as emperor, there was an Emperor of Great Yue.
Chen Shuming (Jian Ding Emperor Chen Jun).Liu Ming said.He was ordered to go to Annan Kingdom to be envoyed, so he naturally read the files about Annan Kingdom. The name Chen Shuming recorded in the official files of the Ming Dynasty.
Ruan Yinhe nodded: Later, there was an internal strife, and the generals who supported the Ming army controlled the situation; but in order to fight against the Ming army, the two sides reconciled again, and the former Emperor of Dayue was respected by the current Emperor as the Supreme Emperor.
Unexpectedly, there was a sudden internal strife in the Ming Dynasty at that time, and a large number of troops were withdrawn and most places were abandoned.
As a result, rebels in various parts of Dayue started to rebellion, with at least ten major forces.
Seeing that the emperor was tolerant of the Supreme Emperor, all the powerful men surrendered to him.
In my opinion, the king cannot command these men.
But suddenly, the troops gathered a lot, and the Great Yue Dynasty was excited for a moment. He ordered the rebels from all over the country to seek opportunities to advance north and form a siege against the Ming army in Shenglong (Hanoi), and drove away the Ming Dynasty's forces in one fell swoop and revive the Great Yue Kingdom.
At this time, Envoy Liu comes to invite you, who will listen to you?There are some more radical people in the court, and it is recommended to kill you to sacrifice the flag!I realized that someone might take action first and then report, and then I felt that the situation was urgent.
Liu Ming clenched his fist with his left hand, grabbed his left hand with his right hand, and buried his head in meditation.
At this moment, the follower reported that another visitor wanted to see him.
After a while, a man wearing a bamboo hat came in.
This restaurant has guards from Annan people. Since Ruan Yinhe is under Chen Jikuo's command, some methods may be used to open up the way.
The visitor whispered a few words next to Ruan Yinhe.Ruan Yinhe immediately stood up and said: Something is going to happen!I can't appear here again. Liu Jun heard my words and quickly found a way to escape!
After Ruan Yinhe finished speaking, she quickly stepped out of the threshold without saying a word.
Liu Ming stayed there, wondering if he should believe this visitor.But even if I believe it, where can I go if I only have a few people on other people’s territory?