The Ming Dynasty: Starting with taking Old Zhu on a journey to the future

Apart from the Americas.

Japan also seems to have silver, and in considerable quantities. It's remarkable that such a small country possesses the vast Iwami Silver Mine.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang listed Japan as a country that he would not conquer.

To seize Japan, a reason is needed.

Before that, we need to capture a Japanese pirate, and then use the pirate's blood to make Zhu Yuanzhang personally go to Japan.

Zhu Yuanzhang was never swayed by one-sided accounts; he only believed what he saw.

Seeing the Iwami Silver Mine, Old Zhu might change his mind.

……

The next day.

Zhu Yuanzhang excused himself from today's court assembly, citing poor health.

This time, we went to the Hongwu reign of the past.

Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang did not change into plain clothes, but wore a dragon robe and a gold-embroidered winged crown.

He was dressed neatly and had even trimmed his beard to a perfect length.

I'm just getting old, I'm getting old after all.

He's not as handsome as he was when he was young.

He sat on the dragon throne, waiting expectantly for Lan Chen.

Not long after.

Lan Chen and Jiang Huan arrived at the study as scheduled.

Before the two could even bow, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said, "No need for formalities, just draw the talisman."

"We've already had the blood prepared in advance."

Lan Chen went to the basin and took a look.

Clearly, there is a lot of blood.

This time travel was to see Empress Ma, so Zhu Yuanzhang did not use his own blood.

Instead, they used the blood of a palace maid who served Empress Ma.

Although the empress has passed away, the palace maids who served her are still alive, though they are all quite old.

The palace maids' blood could naturally be collected in larger quantities.

As long as he appears in the palace, he can naturally find girls.

There are hundreds or even thousands of palace maids, so there's no need to worry about not having enough.

As the talisman gradually took shape, the boat slowly drifted into the study.

……

The eleventh year of the Hongwu reign.

Kunning Palace.

Empress Ma looked at Zhu Biao, who was handsome and upright, and sighed softly, saying, "Biao'er, since your father was a child and was in hardship, your uncle Li Zhen has often helped him."

"Although Li Zhen is not surnamed Zhu, in Chongba's heart, she is better than a member of the Zhu family."

"Now that Li Zhen has passed away, all his relatives of the same generation have also passed away."

"I know you have your own philosophy of governing the country, but during this time, you must not anger your father because of matters of the court."

Li Zhen passed away yesterday.

She suspended court for three days before summoning Zhu Biao to give him these instructions.

Since Zhu Biao came of age and began to participate in politics, the father and son have often quarreled.

One prefers strong power and strict laws, while the other prefers lenient and benevolent governance.

Naturally, everyone disliked each other.

Fortunately, Zhu Yuanzhang did not dislike the crown prince because of this.

Zhu Biao nodded: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will be very careful."

Empress Ma nodded upon hearing this and immediately prepared to get up.

Suddenly, a palace maid outside screamed.

Empress Ma and Zhu Biao exchanged a glance and quickly walked outside.

Suddenly, a pale blue mist appeared around them.

The fog obscured the view, causing the palace maid to trip over the steps.

Looking at this scene, Empress Ma was somewhat puzzled: "Strange, it's already noon, how can there be such a thick fog?"

Fog usually appears around the lakes in the inner palace, and there is usually some in the early morning.

This is the first time that such a thick fog has appeared in Kunning Palace.

Zhu Biao stepped forward and helped the fallen palace maid up: "Are you alright?"

The palace maid repeatedly expressed her gratitude: "Thank you, Your Highness. I am guilty for disturbing the Empress and Your Highness."

Zhu Biao glanced at the wound on his arm.

"It's alright, go and treat your wound. It's not your fault."

Falling due to the thick fog and poor visibility is not a fault.

But why did fog suddenly rise in the palace?

Empress Ma immediately said, "It's foggy in the palace; one must be careful when walking."

After giving instructions to the palace maids.

Empress Ma immediately prepared to return to the palace, and Zhu Biao also prepared to stay in Kunning Palace for the time being.

The fog was too thick to leave.

When his uncle Li Zhen passed away, court was suspended for three days, but he didn't have much to do.

Just then.

Zhu Biao suddenly heard the sound of a boat gliding on the water.

So he turned around and looked.

Upon closer inspection, one could vaguely make out the silhouette of a ship floating on the pale blue mist.

It drove in slowly.

Zhu Biao hurriedly called out, "Mother, a boat is coming!"

Upon hearing this, Empress Ma turned around and looked: "A boat?"

This is Kunning Palace, not the back lake, so how could there be boats here?

However, to Empress Ma's surprise, ships actually did arrive.

He was somewhat surprised.

Is this ship floating above the mist?!

The ship slowly came to a stop.

The fog obscured his vision, and Zhu Biao wanted to go forward and investigate.

But Empress Ma stopped him, saying, "Biao'er, don't go forward."

Upon seeing this, Zhu Biao stopped in his tracks.

But curiosity was still evident in his eyes.

Why is there a ship in the palace? What's on the ship?

Young people naturally have a strong sense of curiosity.

Empress Ma was more worried about whether there might be any danger inside.

Just then.

A weathered voice echoed from within the mist.

"Ouch!"

"Hey kid, what's going on here? Why is the fog so thick? We can't even see the road!"

Because the land is not clearly visible.

When Zhu Yuanzhang was disembarking, he accidentally twisted his ankle.

Lan Chen lay on the boat, pondering for a moment: "Hmm...maybe there's too much blood?"

This time, a lot of blood was used for the time travel.

About a dozen drops.

The size of the fog seems to be related to the amount of blood.

Because the fog was so thick, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't even recognize where he was.

Jiang Huan, on the other hand, kept supporting Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Where am I? Is this still the palace?"

The fog was so thick that even the palace walls were invisible.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Lan Chen, who was still on the boat, and then groped his way to a wall.

Then he instructed Jiang Huan, "Go and get it down for him."

If he goes there, Lan Chen will be exhausted.

Going to the future means that one will be exhausted when returning to the Ming Dynasty.

The boat doesn't leave, and the fog doesn't dissipate.

As long as Lan Chen is on the boat, the boat will not move.

The most urgent task is to get Lan Chen off the ship and then let the ship leave.

Otherwise, they wouldn't even know where they are.

Jiang Huan felt somewhat helpless, having to take care of both the elderly and the young.

Why do I feel like a servant?

After much effort, Jiang Huan finally managed to carry Lan Chen off the boat.

Then, Jiang Huan carried Lan Chen on his back, walked to Zhu Yuanzhang's side, and then helped Zhu Yuanzhang up.

at the same time.

The sounds inside also reached the ears of Empress Ma and Zhu Biao.

"Mother, there seems to be someone in the fog."

As he spoke, Zhu Biao shielded his mother behind him.

It's unclear what the purpose of the person in the mist is.

Both voices were male.

How could there be a strange man in Kunning Palace? Could he be an assassin?

Empress Ma frowned.

Of the two voices, one sounded very familiar.

It's like... Chongba?!

Empress Ma asked loudly, "Zhongba? Is that you?"

The voice pierced through the thick fog and reached Zhu Yuanzhang's ears.

Zhu Yuanzhang froze on the spot.

It's been a long, long time since I've heard that familiar voice.

"Hey girl! Hey girl! Where are you?!"

The ship slowly sailed away.

The thick fog gradually dissipated.

The figures in the mist gradually solidified and became visible.