During the Yongle and Xuande periods of the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He went to the Western Ocean seven times, which was the largest sea voyage in ancient China, with the largest number of ships and seafarers, and the longest time.
In the third year of Yongle, Zheng He embarked on his first journey to the Western Ocean, and the imposing fleet broke the waves in the East China Sea. However, in the country of Ma Ya Xie, a manslaughter incident caused the voyage to be full of twists and turns. The King of the West mistakenly killed the landers of Zheng He's fleet, but Zheng He showed extraordinary restraint and defused a potential crisis.
Chen Zuyi, a pirate in the old port of Sriwijaya, once plotted to attack Zheng He's fleet, however, under Zheng He's decisive decision, Chen Zuyi was defeated and the enemy ship was burned, Zheng He showed excellent military talent. Later, he appointed Shi Jinqing, an overseas Chinese from Guangdong, as the head of the old port, establishing the authority of the Ming Dynasty overseas.
After Zheng He returned to China, he ushered in his second voyage. The voyage was small in scale, and the main task was to send foreign envoys home. However, in Champa, Siam, Java, and other places, Zheng He's fleet spread the prestige of the Ming Dynasty, and envoys came to pay tribute. In Ceylon, they showed their civilized and friendly side by giving alms to Buddhist monasteries.
For the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth voyages, Zheng He experienced twists and turns in different voyages and reaped honors. In Manraka, he established friendly relations with the local chieftains, and the King of Ceylon under the guidance of Zheng He submitted to the Ming Dynasty. During the voyage, Zheng He's fleet explored farther seas, achieving the pinnacle of China's ocean navigation and highlighting the glorious history of China's ocean voyages.
In the end, in the fifth year of Xuande, Zheng He sailed to the West again seven times. This time, he was ordered to proclaim the twenty kingdoms of Sumatra, Mount Ceylon, and Guli, demonstrating the prestige of the Ming Dynasty, and Zheng He led the fleet as far as the southern tip of Africa.
Zheng He went to the West seven times, and his legendary voyage left a strong mark on Chinese history. His courage, wisdom and leadership have injected new vitality into China's maritime civilization. This glorious history, like a gorgeous and colorful picture, makes people feel emotional.