The Missing Ledger of Yongle

Before Zheng He's fleet set sail, a page suddenly vanished from the tribute ledger; the Emperor, the naval commander, and the black-robed strategist all knew this was no minor discrepancy.

Original: Chinese

Adventure

Historical Figures

Ming Dynasty

Yongle

Voyages to the Western Seas

Appearing characters

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The Missing Page Is No Minor Ledger

Character: Zhu Di

On the eve of departure, Zhu Di receives the tribute ledger with a missing page, the gap pressing directly over a maritime chart marking.

The Missing Ledger of Yongle

Appearing characters

Longjiang Shipyard Clerk

Zhu Di

Zheng He

Yao Guangxiao

The Missing Page Is No Minor Ledger