With the smooth progress of the gem purchase, Zhu Han and his party's stay in Ceylon Mountain Kingdom was gradually coming to an end. On the night before leaving, Zhu Han specially hosted a banquet for gem merchants and several important local figures to express his gratitude to them.
Affection.
At the banquet, Zhu Han raised his glass and paid tribute to the guests present: "Thank you for your warm hospitality and support during my stay in Ceylon. The smooth progress of this gem purchase cannot be achieved without your help. I wish the two of us
The friendship between the two countries will last forever and we will write a more glorious chapter together."
The guests raised their glasses in response, and the atmosphere of the banquet was warm and harmonious. The gem merchant stood up, bowed deeply to Zhu Han, and said gratefully: "Envoy of the Ming Dynasty, your arrival not only brought precious friendship to the Ceylon Mountain Kingdom, but also made us
I have seen the style and magnanimity of Ming Dynasty. On behalf of the Ceylon Mountain Kingdom, I would like to express my deepest respect and gratitude to you and your team."
Zhu Han smiled, helped up the gem merchant, and responded sincerely: "Your Excellency is serious. The Ming Dynasty and Ceylon Mountain Country have had profound cultural exchanges and trade since ancient times. This visit has deepened the understanding and trust between our two countries.
.May our friendship be like these bright gems, lasting and dazzling."
During the banquet, an elderly nobleman from Mount Ceylon also stood up to speak. His voice was full of longing for the future: "Envoy of the Ming Dynasty, Mount Ceylon is not only famous for its gems, but also has rich natural resources and profound cultural heritage.
Cultural heritage. We look forward to cooperating with Daming in more areas to jointly promote the prosperity and development of both countries."
Zhu Han nodded in agreement, his eyes shining with expectation: "What the noble Lord said is absolutely true. The Ming Dynasty is willing to go hand in hand with the Ceylon Mountain Kingdom and carry out in-depth cooperation in trade, culture, education and other fields. I believe that through our joint efforts,
It will definitely bring more benefits to the people of the two countries."
As the banquet progressed, Zhu Han communicated more deeply with the guests from Ceylon Mountain Country.
As the banquet came to an end, Zhu Han raised his glass to express his gratitude to all the guests: "Thank you all for your warm hospitality tonight, which made me deeply feel the enthusiasm and friendship of Ceylon Mountain Country. May our friendship be like this fine wine, the more we taste it, the more mellow and mellow it will become."
Chen Yuexiang."
The guests raised their glasses again and jointly wished the friendship between the two countries would last forever and the cooperation would become closer. After the banquet, Zhu Han and his party, accompanied by gem merchants and local nobles, strolled under the moonlight of the Ceylon Mountain Country, enjoying this rare opportunity.
The tranquility and beauty.
In the early morning of the next day, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the mist and shone on the land of Ceylon Mountain Country, Zhu Han and his party were ready to go. They were about to embark on their return journey, but their hearts were full of reluctance to leave this beautiful land.
and gratitude.
Before leaving, Zhu Han specially said goodbye to the gem merchants and local nobles. His tone was full of sincerity and reluctance: "Thank you for your support and help during our stay in Ceylon Mountain Kingdom. May our friendship be like the rising sun.
Full of life and hope.”
The gem merchant held Zhu Han's hand tightly and said affectionately: "Envoy of the Ming Dynasty, I wish you a safe journey and a safe return to the Ming Dynasty. We look forward to you and your team visiting Ceylon Mountain Country again to jointly write a new chapter of friendship between the two countries."
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Zhu Han nodded in agreement, silently making a promise in his heart. He turned to look at Mr. Wang and General Li, his eyes shining with determination and expectation: "Let's set off, and continue our voyage with the friendship and blessings of Ceylon Mountain Country."
Following Zhu Han's order, the Ming Dynasty fleet slowly sailed away from the coastline of the Ceylon Mountain Kingdom in the morning light, heading towards unknown waters.
During the voyage, Zhu Han and Mr. Wang stood side by side on the bow of the ship, looking at the boundless sea in the distance. Their hearts were filled with emotion: "Mr. Wang, during this trip we not only experienced the beautiful scenery and profound culture of Ceylon Mountain Country, but also interacted with the local people.
A profound friendship has been established. This will be a good story in the history of our Ming Dynasty’s overseas exchanges.”
Mr. Wang nodded in agreement, with the light of wisdom shining in his eyes: "What the prince said is absolutely true. This visit not only enhances our friendship with Ceylon Mountain Country, but also opens a new window for exchanges between Ming Dynasty and overseas countries. I believe that in
In the days to come, we will establish close cooperative relationships with more countries to jointly promote world peace and development."
Zhu Han smiled slightly, his eyes full of longing for the future: "Yes, this is just the beginning."
Zhu Han looked through the mist to the unknown sea in the distance, his heart full of longing and expectation for the future.
He turned to Mr. Wang and said: "Mr. Wang, although we have achieved many achievements during this trip, there are still countless unknowns waiting for us to explore. We must always maintain humility and awe to cope with future challenges."
Mr. Wang nodded slightly and responded: "What the prince said is absolutely true. The unknown is both a challenge and an opportunity. We will welcome every new discovery and cooperation opportunity with a more open mind."
At this time, General Li stepped forward with a somewhat solemn expression: "Your Majesty, the sea area ahead is complex and changeable, and according to the latest intelligence, there may be pirate activities nearby. We need to strengthen our vigilance to ensure navigation safety."
Zhu Han nodded in agreement, with determination in his eyes: "General Li is right, safety is always the top priority in navigation. You need to immediately send orders to all ships to strengthen patrols and vigilance to ensure that any potential threats can be discovered and dealt with in time.
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General Li took the order and left, while Zhu Han continued to discuss the next voyage plan with Mr. Wang.
"Mr. Wang, do you have any suggestions about the next route choice?" Zhu Han asked, his eyes falling on the chart again.
Mr. Wang pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, we can try a less explored route. Although the risk is higher, we may also discover new trading partners or resource points. Of course, safety measures
It must be done properly.”
Zhu Han nodded, with a flash of interest in his eyes: "This plan is feasible, but you must proceed with caution. We can send spies to conduct reconnaissance first to ensure the safety of the route before making a decision."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! At this moment, a young navigator hurriedly ran over with a nervous look on his face: "Your Majesty, there is abnormal weather ahead, and a huge whirlpool suddenly appeared on the sea surface, which may affect our navigation.
Serious impact!"
When Zhu Han heard this, he frowned and quickly took the report from the navigator and studied it carefully. After a moment, he solemnly ordered: "The entire crew immediately entered an emergency state and prepared to deal with the upcoming natural disaster. General Li, you are responsible for commanding the ship.
Adjust course to avoid the vortex area."
As the order was issued, the fleet took action quickly. The crew members performed their duties, some reinforced cables, and some inspected equipment. There was a tense and orderly atmosphere permeating the entire fleet.
Zhu Han stood on the deck, holding a telescope and staring at the changes in the sea ahead.
Soon, the fleet successfully bypassed the whirlpool area, and the sea gradually returned to calm. Zhu Han put down the telescope and couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, but then he became nervous again.
"Your Majesty, we successfully avoided the whirlpool." General Li came over to report, with a hint of exhaustion in his tone but more of a sense of pride.
Zhu Han nodded in approval: "General Li, the performance of you and the entire crew is admirable. But remember, we cannot take it lightly. Next, we need to plan the route more carefully to ensure safe navigation."
Mr. Wang also stepped forward and suggested: "Your Majesty, maybe we can consider sending a small reconnaissance ship to explore the unknown waters first to open a safe passage for the large fleet of ships."
When Zhu Han heard this, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes: "This is a great plan. Arrange a reconnaissance mission immediately to ensure the safety and efficiency of the reconnaissance ships."
With the deployment of the reconnaissance mission completed, the fleet continued to sail forward. Although there are still many unknowns and challenges ahead, Zhu Han was full of confidence and determination.
During the subsequent voyage, the fleet not only encountered severe weather, but also discovered several small islands that were not marked on existing charts. Zhu Han personally led a reconnaissance team to land for exploration and conduct interviews with the residents of the islands.
conducted friendly exchanges and collected valuable geographical and meteorological information.
"Your Majesty, these newly discovered islands are rich in resources, and the island residents are full of curiosity and friendliness towards the Ming Dynasty." The leader of the reconnaissance team reported excitedly to Zhu Han after returning.
Zhu Han nodded and smiled: "This is a God-given opportunity. We can explore the possibility of cooperation and development without damaging the local ecology and culture."
Mr. Wang also added: "These new discoveries not only enrich our voyage logs, but also provide important reference for Ming Dynasty's future overseas expansion."
As the Ming fleet sailed deeper, a prosperous and vibrant harbor gradually came into view, which was the legendary Adan Kingdom. Zhu Han stood on the bow of the ship, looking at the busy port in the distance, and couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion in his heart.
A feeling of anticipation.
"Mr. Wang, that is the Kingdom of Adan." Zhu Han turned around and said to Mr. Wang beside him, his eyes shining with excitement.
Mr. Wang nodded in agreement: "Yes, Your Majesty. The country of Adan is famous for its rich production of gems and pearls. It is really rare for us to visit in person this time."
Zhu Han smiled slightly and looked across the port, as if he had already seen those bright gems and pearls: "Coming here this time, we not only want to see the gem trade of the Adan Kingdom, but also have a deep understanding of the culture and market behind it."
At this moment, a navigator hurriedly came to report: "Your Majesty, the envoys from the Kingdom of Adam are waiting at the port, ready to welcome our arrival."
Zhu Han heard this, straightened his clothes, and said to Mr. Wang: "Okay, let's get off the boat and go meet our friends from Adang Kingdom."
Following the footsteps of Zhu Han and his party, they soon arrived at the port and were warmly welcomed by the envoys from the Kingdom of Adan. A middle-aged man wearing a gorgeous robe and an extraordinary bearing came forward and saluted Zhu Han: "
Welcome the envoy of the Ming Dynasty to the Kingdom of Adan. I am the Minister of Trade here and welcome you on behalf of His Majesty the King."
Zhu Han returned the gift with a smile and a kind tone: "Thank you for your warm hospitality. The Ming Dynasty has always had trade relations with the Adan Kingdom. This time I personally led the team here just to deepen the friendship and cooperation between the two countries."
Hearing this, a trace of joy flashed in the eyes of the Minister of Trade: "The arrival of the Ming Dynasty envoy will undoubtedly inject new vitality into the trade cooperation between our two countries. Please come with me, His Majesty the King has prepared a grand welcome banquet for you."
Under the guidance of the Minister of Trade, Zhu Han and his entourage arrived at the palace of the Adan Kingdom. At the banquet, the King of the Adan Kingdom personally received them and hosted a banquet. The banquet was filled with all kinds of delicacies and delicious food.
Dazzling gems and pearls.
"Messenger of the Ming Dynasty, please allow me to introduce to you the treasures of our Adan Kingdom." The Minister of Trade picked up a bright sapphire and showed it to Zhu Han, "This sapphire is the pride of our Adan Kingdom. Its color is pure.
, the luster is so bright that it is rare in the world.”
Zhu Han took the sapphire, looked at it carefully, and couldn't help but admired: "It really lives up to its reputation. Such a gem is truly a treasure in the world."
When the king saw this, he laughed loudly and said: "It's fine if the Ming Dynasty envoy likes it. Our country of Adan is famous for its gems and pearls. These treasures are not only symbols of our country, but also a bridge for our trade with other countries in the world."
Zhu Han nodded in agreement: "What His Majesty the King said is absolutely true. As luxury goods, gems and pearls have always been loved by nobles from all over the world. It is not easy for the country of Adan to become a distribution center for gems and pearls."
The Minister of Trade took over the topic and continued: "What the Ming envoy said is absolutely true. Our country of Adan is located at a strategic point and is an important node in the trade between the East and the West. Businessmen from all over the world gather here to trade gems and pearls. This is not only
It has promoted the economic development of our country and deepened cultural exchanges and friendship between countries."
After Zhu Han heard this, he had a deeper understanding of the trading status of the Adan Kingdom: "From this point of view, the achievements of the Adan Kingdom in the gem and pearl trade have really attracted the attention of the world. I also hope to meet with you when I come here this time.
countries to strengthen cooperation and jointly promote the prosperity and development of this field."
The king was overjoyed when he heard this and quickly raised his glass to greet Zhu Han: "The proposal of the Ming envoy is exactly what I want. Let's drink to the friendship and cooperation between the two countries!"
At the banquet, Zhu Han had an in-depth discussion on the trade cooperation of gems and pearls with the King of Adang, the Minister of Trade and others. The two parties had extensive exchanges on trade rules, market trends, quality control and other aspects, and reached many agreements.
cooperation intention.
After the banquet, Zhu Han, accompanied by the Minister of Trade, visited the gem market of the Kingdom of Adang. The market was bustling with people, and there was a dazzling array of various gems and pearls, which was dizzying. Zhu Han carefully observed these treasures as he walked.
I have a more intuitive understanding of the gem trade in the country of Adan.
"Minister of Trade," Zhu Han stopped and pointed at a colorful gemstone and asked, "What is the quality of this gemstone?"
The Minister of Trade looked at it carefully and nodded: "This gem is of high quality, with bright color and excellent gloss. In our market, gems like this can often be sold at high prices."
Zhu Han smiled and nodded: "Such quality is indeed rare. I wonder if your country is interested in developing deeper gem trade cooperation with Ming Dynasty?"