Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction Group 2 - 2 | Page 53

But Zheng He was not tricked and shouted, “Chen Zuyi, save your speech for the devil!” Ten knives
flashed and thirsted towards Chen Zuyi and his crew.
Chen Zuyi stuttered, “Wha-what is this fffor, you’re wrong! I’m his son! This is a mistake!”
Zheng He continued, “We will see if this a mistake when we check with the villagers. Bring them
back onboard!”
Zheng He secured all of the ships, killed half of Chen Zuyi’s crew, and took the ships they needed.
Once back to China, they cut Chen Zuyi’s head off along with the rest of the crew.
For Zhen He, he had the honor of being praised by the Emperor. Then he finally traveled home and
got his much needed rest. While Chen Zuyi’s ships burned and sunk to the sea floor, the story of Zheng He
became inscribed in the history books.