Since ancient times, people in China have regarded Kirin as an auspicious animal. It is said to be an ancient beast that only appears when saints appear. It has a lion's head with antlers, tiger's eyes and dragon scales.
Once, Zheng He was very happy to see an animal in Marin, East Africa. He insisted that it was Kirin and brought the good news back to China to celebrate the whole country.
When Zheng He returned to Ning with Kirin, Judy personally went to Fengtianmen to meet the animals, which caused a sensation at that time.
But it was later discovered that Zheng He brought back only a deer that had been in Africa for a long time.
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Event influence
Establish political order
In terms of diplomacy and military affairs, Zheng He made great achievements in his voyages to the West. While maintaining peace as a whole, Zheng He's fleet attacked the rule of Alec Kunai in Sri Lanka's Ceylon Mountains by force, wiped out Sumatra monarch Suganla who usurped the throne, punished pirate Chen Zuyi, and supported the propaganda department of Laogang ruled by overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia.
Some scholars believe that Zheng He's voyage to the West enabled the Ming Dynasty to establish a comprehensive political system for China people and foreigners in Southeast Asia. This political order is generally non-aggressive, because it is based on the traditional concepts of "kings are no exception" and "cherishing distance with morality".
Expand the tribute system
Zheng He's fleet's voyage to the Western Ocean showed the political and military advantages of the Ming Empire, and with the stimulation of economic interests, the scale of the tribute system led by the Ming court was greatly expanded. This tributary system is a powerful international political system, which is not hegemonic (whether military, political, economic, religious or ideological). Zheng He was also regarded as the messenger of peace in Ming Dynasty.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Zheng He's Journey to the West