Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction Group 2 -1 2019 | Page 3

A Passion for Voyages
A.D. & F.D. of Pok Oi Hospital Mrs Cheng Yam On School, Wong, Brianca – 12
Long time ago, there was an administrator who called Cheng Ho. He was the greatest seafarer in China. His
life had half the time to travel around the world. One day, the emperor told Cheng Ho to find the precious
because the kingdom outward appearance was too monotonous. The emperor wanted the kingdom to be
more colorful. Therefore, Cheng Ho started his journey. He called 27,000 people to come with him. They
used 48-317 vessels to travel around 30 Asia’s country.
They just recently started. They got a big crisis. They did not plan where they go. Therefore, they
lost in the middle of ocean. The crew member started embarrassed and at a complete loss, but Cheng Ho
slept on the prow of a ship. The crew member awaken Cheng Ho. Cheng Ho woke up impatiently. He
took out the map and said, ‘Well, well, well. Now we are in the middle of ocean. We just have to detour
this gable and go throw this village. Then, we will arrive India.’ After his explanation, he went back to the
prow of a ship to sleep again. The crew member was astonished.
When they arrived India, they sent to the leader of India who called Mawee. Mawee said, ‘Why do
you come here?’ ‘It is because I wanted to get the precious which called beryl. I know it is a rare gem.
Therefore, would you mind have a battle with me? To let all the people know who have the status to have
the beryl! ‘Cheng Ho shouted. Mawee said, ‘Ha! It is my first time to see a person who has a courageous to
have a battle with me. Yeah! Let’s have a battle behind the castle.’ Mawee accepted the challenge. Their
confrontation lasted for a long time. They still could not distinguish the winner from the loser. Finally,
Cheng Ho won. Mawee gave the beryl to Cheng Ho. Cheng Ho said, ‘I cannot take things away like this.
Therefore, I want to give you a present because you are a good opponent. This book is about China. Hope
you like it.’ Mawee said, ‘Now, we are friends.’
When Cheng Ho travelled around Asia, he gave some presents to the leader of that place. He made
a good impression to the leader around the world. He also got a lot of things back to China. When he died,
he was on the vessel. Although he was sick at that time, he still loved to travel. His ocean exploration
successfully opened up a new sea route. Also, he was promoting East-West trade and cultural exchanges and
promoting cultural exchanges between China and the West.
The Eighth Voyages of Zheng He
A.D. & F.D. of Pok Oi Hospital Mrs Cheng Yam On School, Zhu, Ryan – 9
On the twenty first of December, Zheng He left China to Indonesia. On his way, there was a huge storm,
so his ship fell into the dark sea. Then, a huge man came and saved him. Zheng He said, ‘Thank you!’ The
huge man said, ‘You are welcome. My name is Peter. How about you?’ Zheng He said, ‘My name is Zheng
He. I need to go to China.’ ‘Okay, I’ll help you.’ The man said, ‘Thank you, Peter!’ Zheng He said.
Then Peter made a big ship for him. Zheng He said, ‘Bye!’ Pater said, ‘Bye! Good luck’ Zheng He
said, ‘Thank you for your ship!’
After that, Zheng He left the island, there was a huge storm again. He went to England. And a
small man said, ‘Why are you so big?’ ‘Because I am from China!’ After that he lived there for two nights
and he went away. On his way to England, there was sunshine! And then he went home. He had a good
day.
When he was at home everyone came and asked, ‘Where did you go?’ ‘I drove to Indonesia but
there was a huge storm on my way! Then a huge man saved me. Then I drove to England. There was a
huge storm on my way again! When there was sunshine I drove back home!’ Zheng He said, ‘Wow it’s
amazing!’ Everyone said, ‘Maybe we can try it tomorrow.’ Zheng He said, ‘Wow thank you, Zheng He!’
Everyone said.
The next day it was sunny so they could go voyages with Zheng He. Everyone had a ship so they
could have one preson one ship. Again Zheng He said loudly, ‘Follow me. We will go to Thailand.’ Okay!
We will follow you.’ Everyone said.
Then a very huge storm came. ‘Hey that is Peter!’ Zheng He said ‘Peter, Peter, Peter, help us!’
Zheng He said, ‘that is Zheng He! He needs my help! I am coming!’ Peter said, ‘Help! We all need your
help! Fast! ’Zheng He said.
After that, all people were safe. ‘Thank you, Peter!’ Zheng He said.
Finally, they drove Zheng He’s ship home.