A man's dream is the stars and the sea. Every man who has seen the stars and the sea has a seed planted in his heart: to conquer them.
Perhaps this statement is too absolute, but for a time traveler like Zhu Yunwen, it does indeed have considerable appeal.
After all, he knew that the overseas world was a much more exciting place. Although it couldn't compare to the Ming Dynasty in this era, that didn't stop the overseas countries from being full of legendary stories and many interesting things.
This is precisely why Ma Sanbao repeatedly went to sea. Therefore, Zhu Yunwen genuinely had a desire to travel overseas with Ma Sanbao and broaden his horizons.
But this was a big decision, and he couldn't make it lightly. So he decided to think it over carefully. Perhaps while he was young and still had the opportunity, he could indeed take a voyage.
Zhu Yunwen kept this matter in mind and did not mention it again for the time being.
Anyway, Ma Sanbao still has a month before his next voyage, so Zhu Yunwen can take his time to consider it.
As for Ma Sanbao, after receiving Zhu Yunwen's permission, he continued to prepare for his next voyage.
This voyage is also intended to teach a lesson to some countries along the way that harbor hostility towards the Ming Dynasty, so we need to equip ourselves with a lot of weapons.
For example, each ship must be equipped with light cannons, ample ammunition, and a variety of other weapons.
Naturally, firearms and bombs were also indispensable.
As for Zhu Yunwen, during this period, he would occasionally make some reforms to some of the policies of the Ming Dynasty.
Occasionally, I'll come up with some small inventions.
For example, making soap, or improving the glassmaking technique.
And so, very soon, the Ming Dynasty acquired the technology to manufacture glass.
The invention of soap led people to regard it as an essential item in their lives.
Not only can it be used for bathing, washing things, and washing clothes, but it can also be used to disinfect and relieve itching when you get bitten by flying insects or mosquitoes.
The Ming Dynasty was stable and the world was at peace. Generally speaking, there were no major issues that Zhu Yunwen needed to worry about, and the cabinet had basically resolved the minor matters.
Therefore, although Zhu Yunwen is now officially in charge of the country, there are actually very few things that he feels he needs to deal with seriously.
On the contrary, this made the grandson of the regent feel unusually relaxed.
Zhu Yunwen would occasionally try to recall the limited knowledge he had left in his mind in order to create something. Or he would personally cook some delicious food and have some romantic moments with Zhao Qingzhu.
Or they could ride around the palace in steam cars, having a great time.
Soon, more than half a month had passed. When Ma Sanbao came to report to Zhu Yunwen again on the preparations for the ships to go to sea, Zhu Yunwen was tempted once more.
So he went to Zhu Yuanzhang and the three Yangs of the cabinet, and told them about his idea of going to sea.
As always, Zhu Yuanzhang did not oppose him, and even greatly approved of Zhu Yunwen's travels around the world.
After all, it was Zhu Yunwen who made the decision to send Ma Sanbao to sea. As it turned out, this decision brought many benefits to the Ming Dynasty, allowing good things from other parts of the world to be introduced to the Ming Dynasty.
This also made the Ming Dynasty's fame spread far and wide.
Nowadays, some countries overseas want to meet the leaders of the Ming Dynasty and pay homage to the grandson of the Ming emperor.
Zhu Yunwen also had this idea and wanted to go overseas to broaden his horizons.
That's exactly what's going on.
Furthermore, sending Zhu Yunwen overseas to broaden his horizons might give him a broader perspective and allow this future emperor of the Ming Dynasty to acquire more remarkable knowledge.
In Zhu Yuanzhang's view, it was a good thing no matter what, so he strongly agreed with Zhu Yunwen going overseas, even though going overseas was not as short as going to other places.
But Zhu Yuanzhang is not yet nearing his death. Even if Zhu Yunwen stays away for a while, the court can still hold on. Besides, given the current state of the Ming Dynasty, even if Zhu Yunwen is absent for a long time, as long as he is still alive, there will be no trouble.
According to Ma Sanbao's estimate, this voyage will take anywhere from a few months to a year to return.
Zhu Yunwen was also full of expectations for this, as it was a very difficult thing for countries to communicate with each other in the current era.
After all, we haven't even figured out land-based transportation yet, so how can we talk about sea transportation? And how can we talk about such a long distance?
Therefore, Zhu Yunwen could imagine the shock that would be felt by some overseas countries when they saw the vast Ming Dynasty's team, carrying various sophisticated equipment, drifting such a long distance at sea to reach their territory.
Thinking of this, Zhu Yunwen was filled with anticipation and made up his mind to take Zhao Qingzhu with Ma Sanbao on a trip to the West.
Have a good look at the vast universe.
Zhao Qingzhu was very happy to receive the news. She would hear a lot from Ma Sanbao about strange people, things and items overseas.
She had long been curious about what the so-called Western architectural style overseas was actually like.
What would a country be like if it were entirely populated by blond-haired, blue-eyed people?
What exactly are the differences in habits between them and the people of the Ming Dynasty?
All of this can only be understood and appreciated by those who have truly witnessed it.
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