"This humble official greets the Magistrate!"
Chen Haizhong bowed.
"Master Chen, thank you for your hard work!"
Zhao Jun's face was serious, and he bowed in return.
He couldn't imagine how many hardships and dangers the other person had experienced.
The fleet paid a heavy price for the Song Dynasty's overseas expansion.
Perhaps all this is worth it for the Song Dynasty, but for them, it is sad.
"This journey has indeed not been easy, and we have lost a lot."
Chen Haizhong sighed.
Zhao Jun asked, "How did you get here?"
"I was just thinking, don't count what you've lost. What's lost is lost. Think about what you have left."
Chen Haizhong said seriously, "I still have a mission for the court, and I still have more than 2,000 people. I have seen different scenery and different appearances on the road. This is enough."
Zhao Jun shook Chen Haizhong's rough hand, moved. "This open-mindedness and wisdom may be the reason why the Supervisor was able to overcome all difficulties and return safely. The Song Dynasty is fortunate to have officials like the Supervisor!"
"Your Excellency is so kind!"
Chen Haizhong was really open-minded and just responded indifferently.
For him, the experience of these five years is probably the most unforgettable experience in his life.
"Let's go, the government is waiting for you!"
Zhao Jun said.
The ship behind him was unloading, and boxes of local specialties were being unloaded, causing countless people to exclaim in surprise.
Because people saw that many of the boxes on the ship had no lids, and piles of gold and silver were exposed outside, and there were countless boxes full.
Subsequent ships also docked one after another, and the sound of dogs barking could be heard. When many sailors got off the ship, they were followed by several dogs.
When Zhao Jun heard the cry, he turned around in confusion and looked around, then his pupils shrank.
He saw the dogs that followed the sailors off the boat and they looked very familiar. Their black and white fur, their big tongues that kept breathing, and their eyes full of wisdom...
Isn’t this a Husky?
Seeing Zhao Jun staring at the dogs, Chen Haizhong thought he was curious about them, so he explained, "It's hard to sail on the sea. When we were crossing the strait, we were stranded by an iceberg. We stayed there for over a year before we repaired our ship. Many crew members saw the locals raising these dogs, and to relieve their loneliness, they also raised some. Unexpectedly, the number of dogs they raised increased."
"Forehead"
Zhao Jun had no choice but to say, "It would be nice to have some dogs."
The scientific name of Erha is Siberian Husky. The Inuit have raised it to pull sleds for thousands of years. Unexpectedly, it was brought back by the crew.
But this is normal. In the later Age of Exploration, many specialties that were not available in other continents were brought over in this way. For example, weren’t the chili peppers produced in America brought from America to the Ming Dynasty by European merchants during the Ming Dynasty?
So it is not uncommon for crew members to bring some local specialties.
Chen Haizhong was taken to the palace to meet Zhao Zhen. When the sailors got off the boat, someone naturally took them to find a place to stay.
As for whether they will visit the prosperous brothels in Bianliang next, or enjoy delicious food and wine and brag about their overseas experiences to others, that is their own business.
Anyway, the sailors must have made a lot of money on this trip, probably enough for them to spend for the rest of their lives.
Even the widows and families of those who died during the voyage had a share. It was estimated that there would be thousands more wealthy people on this trip to the Song Dynasty.
Soon the group arrived at the palace.
It was noon, and everyone in the Chongzheng Hall had arrived. Zhao Zhen sat high on the main seat, and the co-directors of the Political System Council on both sides were ready.
Under the guidance of Wang Shouzhong, Zhao Jun brought Chen Haizhong into the hall.
Upon seeing the emperor, Chen Haizhong's previously calm expression finally revealed a hint of excitement. He hurriedly stepped forward, bowed, and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, I, Chen Haizhong, the Supervisor of the Mingzhou Maritime Customs, pay my respects to you!"
"Chen Qing, get up quickly!"
Zhao Zhen quickly raised his hand, signaling him to stand up.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Chen Haizhong straightened up.
"Please take a seat!"
Zhao Zhen said to Wang Shouzhong.
Wang Shouzhong then brought a chair.
Chen Haizhong bowed again and then sat down.
"Mr. Chen, how are things overseas?"
Zhao Zhen asked curiously.
He has actually seen what America is like.
After all, there are still many American blockbusters in the movie.
But he had no idea what North America was like during the Song Dynasty a thousand years ago.
“There are desolate places, and there are also rich places.”
Chen Haizhong took out the wrinkled map from his arms. This map was the life and property of everyone on the ship.
Although they copied hundreds of copies, with more than ten copies on each ship, this one was the most exquisite and detailed, so he kept it close to him.
He took out a map and unfolded it, saying, "Your Majesty, I have traveled to so many places over the years and seen so many beautiful scenery that I don't know where to find the best."
"That's fine, Mr. Chen, why don't you tell me about this journey?"
Zhao Zhen said.
As he spoke, he asked Wang Shouzhong to bring a large table over. Chen Haizhong spread the map on the table, and everyone gathered around to listen to his introduction one by one.
"I traveled north along the Goryeo Sea, the Bohai Sea, and the East China Sea. I then headed east through the East China Sea, passing through these islands, and arrived at the Kamchatka Peninsula, which is listed on the map. I then continued north along the Chukotka Peninsula, crossed the Bering Strait, and continued along the coastline to America."
"During this journey, I encountered many things, such as my ship running aground, delaying my journey. I encountered a storm, which resulted in the loss of more than ten ships. I was also attacked by the locals, and I fought off their attacks with great difficulty."
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