My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 660: Fleet exploring America

Hyogo Port is the most important port near Kyoto, Japan. It is also an important station of the Ming Dynasty Navy after Zhu Gaosui occupied Japan.

Hyogo Port is particularly lively today because a special fleet is about to leave for a long distance, and even Zhu Gaosui came to see them off in person.

I saw eight medium-sized cargo ships lined up in the port. These are the most common ships on the sea and are known for their stable performance. Many businessmen like to use this kind of ships to go to sea.

On the pier, a group of people were saying goodbye to Zhu Gaosui and others. However, compared to the joy of others, these people who were about to leave were all downcast, and even looked at Zhu Gaosui with a bit of resentment in their eyes.

"Your Majesty, we are leaving. I hope you can keep your promise!"

The first, a stocky middle-aged man with a warrior's hair, saluted Zhu Gaosui and stared at Zhu Gaosui closely with his eyes, as if waiting for the other party's promise.

"Don't worry, I have always made my promise. Within three years, I will keep your family safe. But if you don't come back after three years, then don't blame me for being rude!"

Zhu Gaosui stood on the dock and spoke condescendingly to the middle-aged bushi.

This middle-aged samurai's name is Kurushima Yoshikawa. He used to be a navy general under Ashikaga Yoshitari. He was in charge of the Ashikaga clan's navy on the east coast, and he was loyal to the Ashikaga clan. Even after the death of the Ashikaga clan, Kurushima Yoshikawa Still unwilling to surrender, he had many fierce battles with the Ming navy.

However, just some time ago, Zhu Gaosui finally caught Laishima Yoshikawa's family members, so he used their family members to threaten Laishima Yoshikawa and asked them to surrender.

But Kurushima Yoshikawa was stubborn and unwilling to surrender even if his family wanted to take him away. At that time, Zhu Gaosui was so angry that he almost killed Kurushima Yoshikawa's family.

But Zhu Gaosui later calmed down, because although the group of people from Laishima Yoshikawa couldn't get ashore, they came out to harass the coast from time to time at sea, which was also a headache.

In addition, there are many islands off the coast of Japan. When they come to Shima Yoshikawa, they can find a hiding place on any island. Even if the Ming Navy wants to find them, it will not be an easy task.

So Zhu Gaosui finally decided to send someone to negotiate with Kurushima Yoshikawa. As long as the other party helped him complete one thing, he could let the other party's family go, and he could also pardon Kurushima Yoshikawa and his men's crimes, so that they could live freely in the world. Japan.

At this time, Kurushima Yoshikawa had actually reached his limit. He fought many battles with the Daming Navy, causing Kurushima's men to suffer heavy losses. Many of them even fled quietly. If this continues, Kurushima Yoshikawa's demise is only a matter of time.

So when Lai Shima Yoshikawa saw the envoy sent by Zhu Gaosui to negotiate, he agreed almost immediately, and the two parties quickly reached an agreement. Lai Shima Yoshikawa helped Zhu Gao Sui complete something. After the completion, Zhu Gao Sui would not only return his family , will also pardon their crimes and restore their freedom.

It was getting late. After coming to Shima Yoshikawa and others to say goodbye to Zhu Gaosui, they immediately boarded the ship. These eight ships were provided by Zhu Gaosui. The largest ship was named "America", and America was where they were. purpose of the trip.

That's right, the task Zhu Gaosui gave to Kurushima Yoshikawa and the others was to find a route to America.Zhu Gaosui had wanted to do this for a long time, but he did not have a capable navy under his command. The navy stationed in Japan belonged to the Ming Dynasty. They could protect Japan in normal times, but they did not listen to Zhu Gaosui's orders.

In addition, the risk of going to America is too high. After all, no one has been to America. God knows what dangers there will be?Maybe when a storm comes, a powerful fleet may be wiped out, so Zhu Gaosui is not willing to take risks with his own people.

So Zhu Gaosui thought of a way to force people like Shima Yoshikawa to work for him. It would be best if these people could find America. If they couldn't find them and died on the way, Zhu Gaosui wouldn't be heartbroken. It can be said that he killed two birds with one stone.

After Kurushima Yoshikawa and others boarded the ship, following the order, the eight ships slowly left the port. Their ships were filled with supplies and fresh water, enough to support the entire fleet for two or three months. In other words , they must reach the legendary America before the supplies run out, otherwise the people on the ship will surely die.

Of course, Zhu Gaosui did not ask Kurushima Yoshikawa and others to die. He wrote down all the information about America that he learned from Zhu Di and gave it to Kurushima Yoshikawa. For example, the road to America can be along the east coast of Japan. The ocean currents are always heading east, and as long as nothing unexpected happens, they should be able to reach the Americas.

Zhu Gaosui on the dock watched the American exploration fleet drifting away and couldn't help but smile.

When Zhu Gaojiu and Zhu Gaoxu separated and ventured back to Japan, it was not for Japan, a small country, but for the road to America. He believed that Zhu Zhanhe would not deceive Zhu Di, and as long as they found America, their father and son would He will definitely be able to flex his muscles and even surpass Ming Dynasty one day.

Thinking of this, Zhu Gaosui couldn't help but feel a little excited.

For Zhu Gaosui, he felt that his life was quite oppressive since he was a child. His eldest brother Zhu Gaochi liked reading since he was a child. Later, he became the prince and received the support of all civil servants. After that, he successfully inherited the throne, although he only did He has been the emperor for ten months, but at least this life is considered complete.

Not to mention the second brother Zhu Gaoxu. During the Jingnan period, he bravely won the three armies and had a high prestige in the army. Later, he went to sea to Tianzhu, laid a foundation by his own ability, and now has established a country and proclaimed himself emperor.

Both brothers were emperors, but Zhu Gaosui himself was just a prince now. This made him unwilling to accept it anyway. After all, they were both born to the same mother. He never felt that he was inferior to his two brothers.

It's a pity that Japan is not a place to proclaim emperor. In name, Japan still belongs to the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty's army is also stationed here. If Zhu Gaosui dares to proclaim himself emperor, he will be killed by the garrison the next day.

Zhu Zhanxu had been unwilling to return to Japan before, saying that going to Nanyang would be better than being in Japan. At least in Nanyang, as long as he defeated the local natives like Zhu Gaoxu, he could become emperor, and Ming Dynasty would not be able to control them.

However, Zhu Gaojiu knew very well that Nanyang was the main communication route between the Ming Dynasty and the Han Dynasty. If he really dared to proclaim himself emperor in Nanyang, I am afraid that Zhu Gaojiu would be the first to be disgraced, because this would be equivalent to blocking the communication between the Han Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty. throat.

Of course, Zhu Gaojiu may care about his brotherhood and will not do anything to him for the time being, but Zhu Zhanhe is not a kind person. When Zhu Gaoxu dies, Zhu Zhanhe, who already has no good impression of him, will definitely kill Zhu Gaosui.

By then, the Ming Dynasty will have Zhu Zhanji, the Han Dynasty will have Zhu Zhanhe, and Zhu Gaosui will be caught in the middle. I am afraid that he will not even know how to die?

(End of this chapter)