1, Introduction to Zheng He
Zheng He (137 1-1433) was a navigator, military general and diplomat in the early Ming Dynasty. He led the fleet to the Western Seas for seven times and became a legend in the history of China's navigation.
2. The famous seven voyages
The fleet led by Zheng He visited Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East and Africa successively, which created the history of exchanges between China and other different civilizations and promoted material and cultural exchanges.
3. The scale and influence of Zheng He's fleet.
According to historical records, Zheng He made seven voyages to the West with a huge fleet. All kinds of goods are loaded on deck, stern and under deck, such as rice, cotton cloth, silk, tea and blue and white porcelain. Zheng He's sailing activities had a great influence on China and the ocean at that time, so China became one of the important parts of the world marine civilization at that time.
4. The significance and contribution of Zheng He's voyage to the West.
Zheng He's voyage to the West ended the "maritime hegemony" of European colonial rule in the15th century, and enhanced China's international status and influence. In addition, Zheng He also expanded the exchanges between China and other civilizations, promoted the development of Chinese and foreign trade, military and diplomacy, and had a far-reaching impact on the historical process of China and the world.
5. Zheng He's Legend and Evaluation
Zheng He was praised by many as the founder of China's maritime career and the national hero of China, while some people thought that his maritime activities were political actions planned by the literati cabinet in the Ming Dynasty. However, the evaluation of Zheng He and his navigation activities is mostly based on his superb navigation technology, pioneering spirit and representative international exchange achievements, which has had an important impact on China's history and marine culture.
6. The technology and composition of Zheng He's fleet.
Zheng He's fleet is not only huge in scale, but also very advanced in technology and equipment. There are many large treasure ships in the fleet, which are more than 80 meters long and 20 meters wide. The treasure ship is also equipped with heaters, Four Treasures of the Study and other items, which reveals the prosperity of ancient science, technology and culture in China. The fleet is also extremely diverse, including Han soldiers and sailors, as well as foreign businessmen and translators.