Chapter 325 【324】Purchase the incense and fulfill the wish?!(2/3)
In addition, Tiaoyu also learned about the general situation of the Ming Dynasty court and system.
How to deal with the balance between the Qing Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty still needs to be discussed in the long term.
After several people discussed it, we came to the conclusion that this trip was just to comply with the divine will of our Lord and grant the secrets of gunpowder creation and other mysteries.
Whether Ming is willing to surrender to the balance is not the important point, and he feels relieved.
These few people, like Zhou Ruoyu and Zhou Ruonan, have the mentality of traveling to various countries and increasing their knowledge.
The people of Ming Dynasty were relieved when they saw the attitude of the divine envoy.
They are just afraid of overshadowing the guest and making it impossible for them to get off the stage. And who dares to offend the envoy of God?
Everything is ready.
Looking at the harbor, there were warships stationed in Quanzhou approaching to greet them. Zheng He immediately issued orders and passed the order flag...
Three first-class treasure ships entered the harbor, and the remaining ships were arranged in formation and stationed outside the harbor.
Ordinary officers and civilians on the fleet are not allowed to disembark.
On the one hand, it is to prevent the "special experience" of this trip to the West from being leaked;
For example, at Srivijaya Palembang Xuanwei Division, only supply ships delivered supplies, and they rested in the still waters near the harbor for a few days without unnecessary contact with them.
On the other hand, Quanzhou is only for transit.
The fleet will continue to go north by sea, with part of it docking at Liujiagang in Taicang, and the other part taking the Yangtze River to Nanjing, and delivering a host of Western goods and treasures from various countries to the capital.
Finally, the treasure ship went to Longjiang Bao Shipyard for repair and maintenance.
Every time the treasure ship traveled to the west, the treasure ship needed to undergo a tedious overhaul. This was the disadvantage of wooden ships, which was very costly.
As three treasure ships approach.
Cheers have begun on the shore, and firecrackers have been lit, making the smoke and dust billowing on the harbor pier, just like New Year's Eve.
Amidst the sound of firecrackers, the main treasure ship finally docked.
When the sampan was put down, a group of sergeants went ahead to maintain the imperial guard of honor. On both sides of the pier, there were loud gongs and drums, and lion dances were performed.
Immediately, several commanders and the general disembarked.
Tang Jing was about to take steps when he saw a short figure "swipe" out from beside him.
Not only Tang Jing was shocked.
Zheng He and others who were waiting to disembark from the boat were shocked. Wang Jinghong even slapped his thigh fiercely and shouted——
"not good!"
"Oh, my little lord, why can't he just wait a moment?"
"Tang Jing, what are you waiting for?"
"Quickly, get off the boat and protect the young man, lest the hozen rushes into him without opening his eyes!"
When everyone heard the shouting, their mouths twitched.
Now the little god makes you a master, and sometimes you are a little master...
In times of emergency, even "old people" came out, and only our Lord Wang Jinghong could shamelessly call them that.
Isn't it enough to call him "God's Envoy"?
Now that you are destroying the "title market", what should we call it?
Tang Jing also felt his head was heavy.
No one in this fleet can control Zhou Ruoyu;
Is Wang Jinghong still afraid that the hozen will collide with him?
Let’s make it clear, isn’t the so-called hozen Zhou Ruoyu himself?
Tang Jing did not dare to delay, so he rushed down quickly, shuttled through the honor guard several times, grabbed a collar with a "swish", and lifted the man up——
"Didn't you agree that you shouldn't mess around after landing?"
"God's envoys have a noble status. If something happens, how can we afford it?"
Zhou Ruoyu was too lazy to struggle, he just looked at the noisy wharf in front of him, completely infatuated...
"It's lively, it's so lively!"
"It's the same as Recovery Day and New Year..."
"Tang Jing, you said before that your Ming capital city is many times more prosperous than this place?"
"..."
Tang Jing didn't answer at all, and just stood aside with this guy in mind.
Later, Zheng He and others disembarked.
Behind them is a team of envoys from various countries, headed by Tiaoyu, Zhou Ruonan and others.
A disciple of Wang Jinghong also followed and introduced: "The person at the head is the Chief Secretary of Fujian, and next to him is the prefect of Quanzhou, and..."
Quanzhou is affiliated to the Chief Secretary of Fujian, and its headquarters is Fuzhou Prefecture.
Because of Zheng He's trip to the West, the imperial court ordered the Chief Secretary to participate in the political affairs and stay in Quanzhou in order to obtain news of the fleet's return as soon as possible.
When the two sides met, the sound of gongs and drums finally subsided, and when the last firecracker was extinguished, the pier suddenly became silent.
Only the faint hum of the crowd shook the air.
The greeting party, headed by the Chief Secretary of Fujian Province, bowed to Zheng He and others and saluted: "Xiaguan, together with the Chief Secretary of Fujian Province, the Quanzhou government office, Mancheng village gentry, fellow villagers and elders, congratulate the Imperial Envoy of the Ming Dynasty's Western Fleet on his triumphant return.
!!”
Following his lead, officials and crowds gathered at the harbor pier, all sending congratulatory messages——
"He Qin's envoy is making a triumphant return!!"
The crowd was loud and deafening.
Zheng He and others were blushing and felt that they were so honored that they couldn't help themselves.
Only at the next moment, a ceremonial official sang loudly——
"Put incense and offer sacrifices!!"
“I wish the Heavenly Concubine Mazu!!”
There was crackling, and the firecrackers were blasting again.
Just at this moment.
The crowd at the rear gave way and saw a dozen strong men walking slowly carrying a "Statue of Our Lady of the Concubine of Heaven" on a crossbar.
Finally, it landed on a high platform, where incense burners were placed and pig and sheep sacrifices were displayed.
Up to this moment.
Zheng He and others were stunned...
Everyone was happy and excited to finally return today, but amidst the ecstasy, there was obviously an oversight.
Anyone who does anything on the sea must believe in Mazu, the concubine of heaven, and pray for smooth wind and rain and a safe return.
Every time the teacher returns to the dynasty, it is normal to go to the pier to pay incense and pay his vows.
But the problem is...
They used to be able to do this, but not anymore!
When everyone was dumbfounded, the welcoming officials felt strange and sent incense as a reminder, and sang again: "Invite the imperial envoy, all the envoys, please offer incense to fulfill your vows..."
However, at this moment.
A roar came from behind——
"Let's see who dares!!!"
It wasn't anyone else, it was Zhou Ruoyu who took a few steps forward and shouted threats!
For a moment, everyone's eyes gathered.
Even Zheng He and others couldn't help but look askance.
And when they glanced at the faces of several divine envoys, they found that all of them were livid and angry.
Wang Jinghong responded the fastest.
He was shocked and said quickly: "Send this god... statue away, send it away quickly!"
Turning around again, he yelled and comforted: "What are you still doing here? Why don't you get on the boat immediately to ask for the statue?"
"Oh, my little ancestor, please be patient and don't be impatient, please be patient and don't be impatient..."
"It's not that they are ignorant and don't know the truth."
Wang Jinghong comforted him for a while, then came to the crowd again, pulling Zhou Ruonan to Zhou Ruoyu's side. He gritted his teeth and simply led the two of them to the officials.
To be continued...