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Author: There are dragons in Nanshan

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In Negombo Harbour, the morning breeze is gentle.

The waves hit the reef and rustled. Occasionally, a few seagulls were roaring, and then they quickly passed through the water and grabbed an unlucky little fish.

Zhu Qizhen stood on a higher terrain, feeling the breath of nature, feeling relaxed and happy.

Since going to sea, I haven't been so relaxed and so comfortable for a long time.

Although the front line was still fighting, he knew very well that there was no suspense in the end of this war.

From the previous contacts, it can be seen that the Ming army completely crushed the Eastern Romans, whether in terms of weapons, equipment, tactical qualities, or combat will.

When the first ray of sunshine shines on Ceylon Island, the battle should have ended.

"Fan Zhong!"

"emperor!"

Fan Zhong hurriedly stepped forward and bowed.

Zhu Qizhen sat down lazily, looked at the ocean and the sky, and said, "Don't be reserved, come!"

As he spoke, he patted the reef beside him.

Fan Zhong hesitated a little. Over the years, he has always been standing behind the emperor.

In his opinion, it is necessary to ensure that the emperor appears in his own vision and feel at ease.

Zhu Qizhen looked back at him and smiled and said, "Talk with me."

Fan Zhong had no choice but to nod, then took off the scabbard from his waist, held it in his left hand, and then sat on the ground.

"Your Majesty, are you worried about the situation on the front line?"

Zhu Qizhen shook his head slowly and said, "Whether it is land or water, the Eastern Romans cannot resist it at all, so there is no need to worry about this battle."

"Why... why do you look at your face, you're a little... worried?"

Fan Zhong made great efforts to say these words. He was not good at talking on weekdays, especially when he was in front of the emperor. Due to his identity, he could not speak casually.

"Yes, I'm a little worried."

Zhu Qizhen put down his emperor's airs, just like chatting with an old friend.

"However, what I am worried about is not the situation of war, but Ceylon."

Fan Zhong said again: "Your Majesty doesn't have to worry. At most, it's no problem to take over the entire Ceylon Island in three to five months."

"You are right. It's only a matter of time before you take down Ceylon Island, but have you ever thought about what to do after taking it down?"

"after……"

Fan Zhong hesitated a little, and seemed to have never thought about this problem.

If Ceylon Island is included in the Ming Dynasty, how should it be managed in the future?

If something happens here, how do you deliver the message?

This island is too far away from the Ming Dynasty, at least tens of thousands of miles away.

It takes several months to get to the capital even if it is an iron-clad ship.

Whether it is the memorials on the island or the orders of the court, it cannot be effective at all.

Fan Zhong was so angry when he thought of these things, he said, "Actually... this island is lonely overseas and has no value. If the emperor thinks it is too troublesome to manage it, it's better not to do it!"

"My navy has been here for a lot of manpower and material resources, but it cannot be in vain. The battle on Ceylon Island has begun. It would be a pity if I give up!"

Zhu Qizhen didn't want to explain it too much. He knew very well that it was not just Fan Zhong, but many people probably wouldn't understand how important this island is to the Ming Dynasty in a short period of time.

In the eyes of many people, it is just an island hanging from the sea.

However, this island can allow the Ming Dynasty to penetrate the Indian Ocean and expand its waterways to Africa and the European continent, and occupy more high-quality ports before the European voyage.

Moreover, the territory of the Ming Dynasty was not limited to this. Continuing to the west was the famous Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, which was now occupied by the Ottomans.

Since the Ottomans could occupy it, why couldn't the Ming Dynasty?

This question is worth considering...

Fan Zhong scratched his head. With his ability to understand, he was not sure why the emperor valued the island so much. However, as long as the emperor decides, he will definitely not be wrong.

"Is the emperor planning to establish a province here?"

"Yes, we have established the Ceylon Dushu and Ceylon Guards, and from then on, this will be the territory of the Ming Dynasty."

Fan Zhong finally understood why the emperor was worried. If Dusi was established here, who would rule?

The islands hanging around the ocean are a bit unpleasant, and there is a possibility of separatism and independence at any time.

This person must be absolutely loyal to the Ming Dynasty and must not have two hearts.

Even the vassal kings cannot guarantee that under such generous conditions, they will have the idea of ​​coming to be the emperor himself.

Zhu Qizhen suddenly asked, "Who do you think is more appropriate to take charge of Ceylon Island?"

Fan Zhong couldn't do it all at once, so he had to smile awkwardly and said, "I don't know."

"It's okay to just say it!"

"I really don't know..."

"I just asked you what you thought, but I didn't let you make a decision. What are you worried about?"

"Um……"

Fan Zhong hesitated for a moment and finally said, "Your Highness King Hui!"

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "The King of Hui is indeed more suitable, but from Jiaozhi to Luzon, and then to the Nanhai Guard, now Ceylon Guard, I can't transfer King of Hui every time I expand my territory, right? I have decided that King of Hui is mainly responsible for the Nanhai Guard and will not be mobilized for the time being."

"Then..." Fan Zhong thought for a long time before he said tentatively, "His Royal Highness Xiang?"

"King Xiang went to Oceania, which was also a new continent, more than ten times larger than Ceylon Island, and he had to do a lot of things."

"Or what if... Your Highness Ning?"

"King Ning?"

Zhu Qizhen smiled and shook his head, saying, "Even Uszang's problems have not been solved!"

Fan Zhong really can't do it anymore. This one doesn't work, and that one doesn't work. You said it's OK!

No...

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind and he said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is already six years old, maybe..."

"You're about to get out!"

Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and said, "A six-year-old child has not been weaned yet!"

Fan Zhong thought to himself that he could bring a wet nurse over before he was weaned...

"I'm here to ask you, why are your answers all about the prince and the prince?"

Fan Zhong was stunned, as if he realized something, and said nervously: "I'm talking nonsense..."

Zhu Qizhen smiled faintly and said, "Don't be nervous. I'm just chatting with you today. You just talked about four people, three vassal kings and one prince. Do you think Ceylon Island must be under the jurisdiction of the royal family?"

"I think..."

Fan Zhong looked entangled and after careful consideration, he said: "This island is lonely overseas and is more appropriate to be managed by the royal family, and it can be less trouble."

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "Yes, Ceylon Island is so far from the Ming Dynasty. If the people in power have bad intentions, even if the imperial court sends troops to conquer, it will consume a lot of money, food and time. I have been considering the right candidates these days..."

Fan Zhong stopped talking because he knew that there was already someone in the emperor's mind.

Since you have decided, you don’t have to participate anymore.

"...This person must be brave and resourceful. What is more important is to be loyal to the Ming Dynasty and to me. As for whether his identity is a royal family, it is not important. What do you think?"

Fan Zhong nodded and agreed.

Zhu Qizhen continued: "The Sanqian Camp and the Shenji Camp are too important to me. Chen Ying and Li Zhen cannot stay. As for Yuan Bin, the Jinyiwei still cannot do without him. The rest are civil officials. It would be fine if they were in charge of civil affairs, but they would probably not be able to lead troops."

Fan Zhong continued to nod while listening.

"Zhang Mao is pretty good, but he has a short experience. In addition, the Prince of Jing'an is old and still hopes that he can't keep..."

Fan Zhong was still nodding...

"I have been thinking about it, it is most appropriate for you to stay in Ceylon Island!"

Fan Zhong was still nodding, suddenly stunned and shook his head suddenly.

"Your Majesty, I...is not suitable!"

Zhu Qizhen smiled and asked, "Where is not suitable?"

"My, me..."
To be continued...