Chapter 500: The advance army explores Treasure Island The meeting begins. With a smile on his face, Zhu Yuanzhang announced political affairs and commended some meritorious generals. Sudden. He faced the ministers and said: "Dear ministers, I went to court today and we received a secret letter." "The letter states that Treasure Island contains the greatest wealth in the world, which is enough to make a dynasty prosperous and powerful for hundreds of years. My dear friends, what do you think?" The courtiers looked at each other, and then started discussing with high spirits. Some people are full of yearning for Treasure Island and believe that this is an opportunity for Ming Dynasty to compete for world hegemony. Some people expressed doubts about this, worrying that the Treasure Island matter would be too difficult and might cause unnecessary disputes. Some people still doubt whether this Treasure Island exists... At this time.

Tang He stood up and asked to play. Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, Tang He understood, and said with confidence: "Your Majesty, this Treasure Island does exist." "I went to Nanyang before and met a merchant ship. I overheard rumors about Treasure Island." "It is said that there is a huge amount of gold and silver buried on that island, enough to make a country and dynasty rich for hundreds of years." "If your Majesty is so determined, you might as well send me and some warriors to capture Treasure Island and return home." Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly when he heard this and said: "Dingchen, can you guarantee that this rumor is true? If I ask you to take the risk and find nothing, how can you explain it to the people of the world?" Tang He immediately replied firmly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I have confirmed this rumor with these businessmen and it does exist. As long as Your Majesty gives you the opportunity, I am willing to risk my life and lead the warriors to find the truth." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded thoughtfully. He also longed for the Ming Dynasty to dominate the world and become a powerful empire in the world. He reminded Tang He that he must also bring warriors with courage, wisdom and experience. Capturing Treasure Island is a dangerous move and cannot be missed. When the ministers heard the news, they were ignited with unprecedented enthusiasm. They understand that capturing Treasure Island is not only a source of wealth, but also a symbol of national glory. For a time, the discussion spread quickly, and everyone rushed to express their opinions. Some believe that we should set off immediately, while others advocate sending an advance army to confirm the authenticity of the rumors. During the heated debate among the ministers, an old minister stood up and said: "Your Majesty, our purpose this time is to pursue prosperity and national strength, not just wealth." "Seizing Treasure Island requires not only the courage of a warrior, but also the wisdom of a wise man. I have a plan that may help your Majesty successfully seize Treasure Island." Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly after hearing this and asked the old minister about his strategy. The old minister said solemnly: "Your Majesty, we will first send an advance army to Treasure Island to investigate and establish relations with the residents of the island." "At the same time, the navy officers are ordered to prepare to seize Treasure Island. Once the truth of the rumors is verified, we will send a large army there." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and agreed. He believed in Lin Che's plan. After discussing this matter for several hours, Zhu Yuanzhang reached a consensus with the ministers that a powerful fleet should be dispatched first and assembled along the coast of Fujian to make the best preparations for seizing Treasure Island.

At the same time, it was also decided to formulate detailed strategies and tactics based on Treasure Island's geographical environment and possible enemies. And immediately sent an advance army to investigate. …… A few months later. The advance army's reconnaissance team returned and reported that Treasure Island indeed existed, and that the information on the island was relatively detailed. Zhu Yuanzhang attached great importance to this investigation and personally summoned the investigation team leader to ask them in detail what they had seen and heard on the island. The captain reported that Treasure Island has a dangerous terrain and the surrounding waters are covered with reefs, making it difficult for immigrants to enter the interior. When they first started exploring, they couldn't find the target at all. The captain photographed several people exploring together, and one person even almost died in the sea. Then, under the guidance of the wind, I found the past route unintentionally. The journey is still very difficult. If a large army is dispatched at that time, it must use small warships, otherwise the target will be too big and Japanese pirates and pirates will be rampant on the sea. However, there are only a few residents on the island and their lives are simple. It seems that they have not discovered the huge amounts of gold and silver. After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, their plan became more clear. Treasure Island is a well-known treasure place, and it is said that there are countless gold and silver buried there. This magnificent island has always been a thorn in the side of the imperial court. Its wealth is tempting and it is also a target for enemy aggression. Zhu Yuanzhang decided to divide the army into two advance armies, one going to the southeast side of Treasure Island, and the other going to the west side to implement an outflanking strategy. The two advance armies were led by elite generals, well-equipped, and had carefully prepared their own combat plans. Under Zhu Yuanzhang's arrangement, Feng Renjing, son of Feng Sheng, led the advance army on the southeast side. He is tall and strong, wearing a sharp sword at his waist, and his eyes are resolute and sharp. After discussing with Zhu Yuanzhang, he carefully designed a set of careful strategies. "General Feng, we hope you can take the dominant position on the east side in this operation." "Draw the enemies on Treasure Island to the front of the team, give them a devastating blow, and give us the opportunity to win the loot." Zhu Yuanzhang said seriously. Feng Renjing nodded solemnly, determination already made in his heart. We set out early the next day, leading the advance troops on the east side to set off quickly. Take a treasure ship across the South China Sea and land on Treasure Island. The advance army traveled along the mountains and passed through dense forests, leaving standing flags along the way, like the tips of spears in battle, with overwhelming momentum. While passing through a narrow canyon, Feng Renjing's team was blocked by a fierce storm.

The cold wind was raging, the rain was pouring down, and the sky and the earth were desolate. The soldiers were shivering, and the horses were frightened by the bad weather. "General, this storm is coming fiercely, how should we break out of the trap?" a soldier complained. Feng Renjing patted the soldier on the shoulder and encouraged: "Don't worry, we are all iron-blooded sergeants. The predicament is only temporary. We must persevere." "The soldiers immediately set up temporary tents to rest and repair. We will continue to move forward early tomorrow morning." The soldiers followed Feng Renjing's instructions and urgently set up simple tents. The next morning, the wind and rain gradually subsided, the mist dispersed, and the sun shone through the clouds to illuminate the road ahead. The soldiers woke up, geared up, and prepared to move forward. When the team finally arrived at the hinterland on the east side of Treasure Island, Feng Renjing's eyes flashed with the light of battle. The occupiers of the island did not expect that an army would suddenly appear. They panicked and prepared to fight. Feng Renjing roared, and the advance army of the Ming Dynasty sounded the trumpet cautiously, and the enemy troops emerged like a flood. (End of this chapter)