Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 4-7 2019 | Page 152

Adventure Voyages
Korean International School, Ho Ha, Tae – 15
Chapter 1.
Wang, a boy who is interested in Chinese History. He is currently studying about ‘Zheng He down the
Western ocean’. Wang wanted to experience Admiral Zheng He’s great voyages. This was one of the Great Ming
Empire’s biggest seven maritime expedition project. Wang always talk about Zheng He and it became his hero. Wang
wanted to become a historian to investigate and study more about ancient China. However, Wang’s parents wanted
him to become an ambitious pilot. They were concerning that being a historian will earn less money that might affect
Wang’s livelihood.
One day, Wang was watching television in a warm cozy room. He heard footsteps coming toward him. When
he turns around, he sees his father with Wang’s suitcase.
“Son, we are going to your grandparents’ house to celebrate Christmas!” said his father.
“Wait, today is Christmas? But, it’s 23th of December! And I thought we don’t celebrate Christmas!” He gasp
while his eyes open wide as Tarsier.
“Calm Down boy, it’s just a joke!” Father laughed.
“But this year, we are going celebrate Christmas. Now, start pack your clothes and ready to sleep. It’s very late
right now.” Father said. He drops Wang’s suitcase.
“Also, don’t forget to eat your vitamin pills!” As his father finishes talking, he walks out and slammed the door.
Wang realise that his father looks very odd today. It’s his family first time celebrating Christmas. Wang got
distracted by packing his suitcase. After that, he ate the pill, turn off the light and ran to his comfy bed. As he lies on the
bed, he immediately falls asleep. Wang got woken up by a man screaming. When he open his eyes, he saw several men
were wearing traditional clothes with a leather helmets, and holding a sword toward him. They are soldiers. Wang was
confused. Later, he realised that he was lying inside the barrier full of golds.
Chapter 2.
One of the soldier shouted, “How did you get up to here you filthy boy? Do you even know stealing golds is
a strict crime?”
“Yes… I know sir! But, first can you tell me where am I right now?” Wang said. As his body shivers he was
clearly got scared.
Suddenly, a man wearing fashionable and heroic clothes walks up to him. Wang was confused.
He stands in front of him.
“Greetings, young man.” As he saids with his deep tone.
“I am the leader of this treasure voyages, admiral Zheng He.”
Chapter 3.
After Wang heard the man’s name, he was shock. He couldn’t able to close his mouth. Wang thinks he is
dreaming right now. He start to slaps his face several times and tried pinching his arm to wake up. Then he quickly
concluded: this is not a dream.
Zheng He was confused too as Wang was self-harming.
“Give this young man our sailor uniform.” said Zheng He.
As he walks toward Wang and said, “You will be part of my advisors of this journey to bring glory for our
Great Ming Empire!”
Wang quickly agreed and promoted becoming his youngest advisor.
The soldier guided Wang to his room. The room was small with a bed, small table and a box for personal
belongings. It was better than other normal sailors’. While Wang was changing his clothes, he thought this is all a set up.
He opens the window and only seeing pale blue ocean. He comes out from his room and went up to the ship deck.
Suddenly, he heard a crew shouting out loud.
“Land! Land! 5000 li (chinese measurement) !”
Admiral Zheng He came out from his room with his bright face and shouted, “Prepare to trade! Take the
barrels of silks and gold off the ships!”