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Chapter 186

With the precautions ahead, Zhengliang and others immediately felt it. Wang Hai seemed to have expected it, and smiled slightly to let everyone rest assured, and then let the ship where he was driving forward and took the initiative to meet the oncoming naval ship.

Is that the lucky ship that is currently on the brink? Looking at the coming ship from afar, Masayoro was once again shocked by the great feeling brought by the lucky ship. The head of the lucky ship was pointed, with wide tail, raised at both ends, and high at the head. From a distance, its sides were arched outwards and guards on both sides. Look at its high head, which obviously has a strong impact device. It seems to have a deep draft, and it seems to be four meters long. It is indeed the first choice for warships.

As the ship approached, the outline of the ship became clearer and clearer. After a closer look, I saw that the hull was quite tall, with a wide flat deck, a continuous hatch, and a pair of ship eyes on both sides of the bow. According to records, the whole ship was divided into four layers, the lower layer was equipped with earth and stone basins, the second layer was occupied by soldiers, the third layer was the main place of work, the upper layer was a place of combat, the upper layer was a place of war, and the bow, arrow, artillery, and the downward line were often able to defeat the enemy. Moreover, the Fu ship was well oriented, and the unique double rudder design of the Fu ship could advance and retreat freely in shallow and deep seas. Of course, these could only be guessed. Unless you have the opportunity to enter the ship in person, there would be no chance to verify it.

The lucky ship stopped not far away, and then a small boat leaned over. Several officers and soldiers wearing navy uniforms stood on the boat.

"Old Bao?" Wang Hai shouted in surprise when he saw the person in charge of the boat.

"So it's your boy." The other party obviously recognized Wang Hai, "Have you been out again recently?"

"Hey! There is no way. There is no rice in the house. I have to go out and try my luck to see if I can catch big fish."

"It seems that the harvest is good this time," said the official surnamed Bao, looking at the two small boats behind.

"I'm so lucky to be my lord, I can barely gain some rewards." Wang Hai nodded and said, "By the way, there are some good things here, I'm going to take filial piety to the brothers on the boat, I hope Lao Bao won't dislike you." The moment he spoke, he stuffed a ingot of silver into the other party. At the same time, Wang Hai's acceptance brought a small package, which seemed to be very heavy.

"Hahaha, it's easy to say. I came to Deshenglou to find me when I have time. I've been lucky recently and I won a lot." The officers and soldiers surnamed Bao were obviously rarely happy after receiving the gift.

"Congratulations to Lao Bao. I will definitely come here later," Wang Hai bowed and said.

The two of them exchanged greetings with each other several words. The officers and soldiers surnamed Bao finally returned to the Fu Ship with satisfaction. Then, the Fu Ship set sail again, looking for the next ship.

"Hu" Wang Hai let out a light breath and smiled at Zhengliang. Zhengliang knew it and did not ask much. Since passing by the island, Zhengliang finally understood the rules of the game here. So it is no wonder. He just felt that even if he smuggled, it would be useless if he didn't have a strong backstage. Those who gave money everywhere like Wang Hai probably wouldn't be able to make a lot of money in the end, unless Wang Hai mastered several ships and became a wealthy businessman.

After passing the navy's inspection without any danger, Zhengliang's ship continued to move forward. The waterway ahead was obviously much smoother. While enjoying the scenery, Zhengliang sighed alone that the ship was about to dock soon.

"Brother Zhengliang" Wang Hai turned his head and said, "Look, that's what we docked at the pier. Our destination has arrived."

"Oh?" Zhengliang looked in the direction Wang Hai pointed, and saw a dock made of wood not far away, which seemed to be a private dock.

"It's a dock controlled by gangs. As long as you give money and take their tokens, you can dock safely and safely," Wang Hai explained.

So that's it, Zhengliang nodded and responded. Unexpectedly, there were such gangsters in ancient times.

"Touch" As the side of the boat touches the wooden pier, Zhengliang is finally about to set foot on the homeland of Ming Dynasty. My hometown, I came. Zhengliang recited silently, raised his right leg lightly, and stepped onto the shore first. Wow, it turns out that the land in his hometown is the most down-to-earth, and he has a feeling of home. It is very warm and warm.

"Brother Masara, it's not suitable to stay here for a long time, you should come with me quickly." Wang Hai, who was standing on the side, stood at the dock and closed his eyes to ponder, and had to urge him in a low voice. In fact, he was mainly worried about the three followers behind Masara, among which Yoshida Shigemasara and Kinoshita Masana's own characteristics were too obvious. Now, the time when Japanese pirates are gradually becoming rampant, once they are mistaken for Japanese pirates by those who are interested, it will be troublesome.

Zhengliang nodded and understood, and followed Wang Hai behind him along the path of the dock with three close servants. Soon everyone came to a small town. Zhengliang looked at the stone tablet on the side of the road. Zhengliang didn't recognize most of the characters, and vaguely recognized the three words "Mufeng Town".

"Did you see it?" Wang Hai next to him pointed to a stone tiled house next to the town and said, "It turned out to be a branch of the Maritime Service. Since the sea ban, it has been closed. And this town has become remote because it has no source of income." Wang Hai shook his head and continued to walk forward.

Zhengliang and others followed up. When they passed the Maritime Bureau point, Zhengliang looked inside and saw that there seemed to be a small garden in the middle and a yard of a brick-shaped house surrounded by a yard of a house. Now it is full of weeds, and it is obvious that he has not had a master for a long time.

Is Maritime Commission? In my impression, Maritime Commission manages tribute and trade affairs in overseas countries, and has appointed one person, from the fifth rank, two persons from the sixth rank, one person from the ninth rank, and one person from the ninth rank. The rank is either a special commission, or a member of the Censor and the Salt Course Division. The Maritime Commission belongs to the General Secretary. Therefore, the tax power is completely in the hands of the Chief Secretary and other officials. It was not until the end of the Ming Dynasty that a fixed-rate tax system was adopted that the Chief Secretary was responsible for the collection.

In the first year (12th year of Zhizheng in the Yuan Dynasty, 1367), the Maritime Tuiju Department was established in Huangdu Town, Taicang Prefecture, Zhili (now near Taicang, Jiangsu). In the third year of Hongwu (1370), the capital was approached by Taicang and converted into Guangzhou in Guangdong, Quanzhou in Fujian (later moved to Fuzhou), and Ningbo in Zhejiang. In Guangdong, it was specially set up for tribute to Chameng (Vietnam), Siam (Thailand), Malacca (Malaysia), and Zhenla (Cambodia). In Zhejiang, it was specially set up for tribute to countries such as Chameng (Vietnam), Siam (Thailand), Malacca (Malaysia), and Zhenla (Cambodia).

It was established for the tribute of the original country. The one in Fujian was specially set up for Ryukyu. In the seventh year, the above three departments were abolished. In the first year of Yongle (1403), Huaiyuan Post was established in Guangzhou, Laiyuan Post was established in Quanzhou, and Anyuan Post was established in Ningbo. The Maritime Office was in charge of receiving tribute envoys from various countries and their entourages. The Huaiyuan Post in Guangdong was large in scale and had twenty rooms. The Maritime Office ordered the Admiral of the Neichen Admiral. In the sixth year, in order to receive the tribute envoys from the southwest countries, it was also located in Yuntun (now Yue)

The Maritime Tuiju Division was established in Jinpu Port, Nanguangning Province. In the first year of Jiajing (1522), due to the rampant Japanese pirates, they were abolished. Only the Guangdong Division was still alive, and it was soon abolished. It was not until the 39th year that the three divisions were restored at the request of the Huaiyang Governor Tang Shunzhi. In the forty-four years, the Zhejiang Division was dismissed at the request of the governor Liu Ji. The Fujian Division was revoked and revoked, and it was restored until the Wanli period. Since then, in the Ming Dynasty, there has been no major changes in the Maritime Tuiju Division.

"Your Highness, there seems to be a military camp in front." At this time, Kinoshita Masaru walked straight behind Masaru and reported in a low voice.

"Hmm? It's the military camp again?" Zhengliang couldn't help but wonder. Why did he always encounter the military camp?

"Haha, there is no need to panic. It is a ward called Lihai. There is a man in it who is always my old acquaintance. When you encounter trouble, you can go to him with the name you are under," Wang Hai said proudly.

Zhengliang bowed to Wang Hai to show his gratitude. However, he was secretly shocked by Wang Hai's wide range of connections.

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