The Khmer language is relatively more complicated, and besides, the eldest prince of Chenla, Cenlie Popiya, was a little excited.
He was always thinking about the issue of his throne and was almost in a daze. He was also worried that he was just wishful thinking and would not get the support of Ming Dynasty.
So I added a lot of vocabulary here.
For example, 'You are as noble as the sun, from the most prosperous and powerful Ming Empire, and a relative of His Majesty the Great Emperor. Your arrival makes me feel that the entire Angkor Dynasty will become glorious.
For words like this, there are a lot of additions in almost every paragraph.
The translator's scalp was really numb when he heard this.
A long and eloquent paragraph, which feels like a thousand syllables, is actually just a greeting.
After listening to the interpreter's explanation, Li Jinglong finally understood.
In fact, this way of speaking is also relatively popular in Mongolian, but Meng Yuan would not be so exaggerated and would often just add a few descriptive words.
There are not so many ordinary Khmer words. This is a greeting from an aristocrat, and it feels like a beautiful poem.
Obviously Prince Chenla also put a lot of thought into this opening statement.
It's just like a little rabbit giving his favorite carrot to a puppy. What he likes may not be liked by others.
"Tell him to keep communication as simple as possible."
Li Jinglong said helplessly.
Listening to the translator, Prince Chenla realized the difference in culture, and his flattery seemed to be slapped on the horse's leg.
He could only hide his embarrassment with a smile.
Communicating through a translator is naturally more troublesome, and in many cases we can only understand the general meaning.
So relatively speaking, the speech can only be straightforward.
Any hints or euphemistic words have no meaning, because I don't know how much of the original meaning my words will retain in other people's ears after being translated.
The eldest prince Zhenla is in a similar state to Zhu Ying, and he also belongs to the position of crown prince.
But the situation is completely different.
Although King Khulna of Chenla also wanted to pass the throne to his eldest son, there were many variables in the country's situation.
Since the development of Chenla for 600 years, there have been many great nobles with a long history.
These big nobles can easily control the power of Chenla. They not only raise a large number of private soldiers, but also hold very important official positions in Chenla.
Prince Chenla currently has two rivals for the throne.
They are the third brother and the twelfth brother respectively.
Among them, the third brother is more threatening, because the twelfth brother is only eleven years old. Even though his mother's family is very powerful, its weakness is very obvious.
The third brother is completely different.
The difference in age is less than five years, and their parents' families are very powerful, mainly in military power, and have a huge say.
It can be said that one-third of Chenla's troops are currently under their control.
Even King Huerna of Chenla actually controlled about one-tenth of Chenla's military strength.
In the fight for the throne, the ownership of military power is a very big bargaining chip.
In fact, Prince Chenla’s natal family is very powerful, and King Huerna of Chenla was also a political marriage at the beginning.
It's a pity that the eldest prince's natal family was originally a family of generals at the border. About five or six years ago, the family's territory was invaded by Siam, and its influence was completely reduced.
In other words, except for being the eldest son in name, the eldest prince of Zhenla has no advantages at all.
That's why he wanted to seek help from the outside.
And Sultana is his best bargaining chip.
The original intention was to win over the general of Lancang. After all, Sultana's beauty was second to none in the country, especially in this Southeast Asian region, where most people had dark skin.
And because Sultana is of mixed race, she won't get tan no matter how much she tans.
Now it has become
The powerful concubine of the Ming Dynasty.
This was enough to make Prince Zhenla extremely excited.
Coupled with the arrival of the Ming Dynasty's ocean fleet, Prince Zhenla felt that his opportunity had come.
After the reception banquet, Li Jinglong began to arrange the market trade.
The ocean-going fleet is not just a place for wandering around. It can also be regarded as a huge business group, and behind the ocean-going fleet, there are a large number of allowed merchant ships following.
In addition to setting up a market at the port to conduct short-term transactions, it is also necessary to replenish the fleet's daily supplies such as fresh water and food.
The stay will be about half a month.
After Zhenla's reception banquet, Li Jinglong also hurried to direct and manage.
The eldest prince began to discuss countermeasures.
Samit is a veteran of Chenla. He was once a declining noble. He was promoted by King Huerna of Chenla and gained his current position.
Because of his birth, he was not able to join the ranks of the five ministers, but he was the king's confidant.
"His Royal Highness, the arrival of Ming Dynasty is the best opportunity for the prince. If we can get Daming's consent, then the prince can take advantage of now to ascend the throne and become the king."
"The soldiers of the Ming Dynasty are very powerful. I have observed them carefully in the past. Not only do they have powerful firearms, but each of them also has powerful martial arts."
"These tens of thousands of people can't be resisted by Chenla's 100,000 people. Their artillery can easily destroy the city wall."
Samit was the entrusted minister of King Huerna of Chenla, and he tried his best to help the eldest prince of Chenla deal with the matter of succession.
He and the king are of the same lineage, and it can be said that they are both prosperous and devastated.
In his forties, he is already a bit old, but the light in his eyes shows no sign of dying out, and instead shines brighter.
"Inheriting the throne at this time? But my father..."
The eldest prince was overjoyed when he heard this, feeling that this was a very rare opportunity, but then he thought of his father.
Because according to the rules of inheritance, not every country has an emperor like Annan.
While King Chenla Huerna was still alive, there was no way to inherit the throne.
That's not to say it's impossible, but changing the inheritance of the throne will definitely encounter opposition from a large number of nobles, which will create greater pressure.
Samit's eyes were flickering. Hearing the eldest prince's answer, he did not speak. Instead, he closed his lips and remained silent. Only his pulsing eyes seemed to indicate something.
The eldest prince only thought briefly and understood what Samit meant.
This is to find a way to make his father pass away in the near future.
Only in this way can he legitimately inherit the throne with the help of the Ming Dynasty fleet.
But such behavior made the eldest prince unable to make a decision.
The reputation of patricide is not that easy to bear.
Even if no one knows about it for the time being, as long as something is done, there is no way to completely hide it. Even a little bit of wind will become a weapon for the powerful to attack.
Besides, the relationship between the eldest prince Shenlie Popiya and his father is very close.
He has been valued by Hu Erna since he was a child and was trained as the established heir.
It's just that he has been seriously ill for a few years, and his power as a king has been constantly being divided up, leading to the current situation.
Seeing the eldest prince's hesitation, Samit thought for a while before persuading him: "Now is the best opportunity. If you miss this opportunity, the chances of inheriting will become lower and lower, and a very big change will happen." .”
"I heard from the wizard that the king's current physical condition has reached the final moment and he can't hold on for much longer. If it is after the Ming fleet leaves, it will be a huge blow to the eldest prince's succession."
"Now the king is struggling in pain every day. He is suffering from illness. It would be helpful for him to get relief as soon as possible. I believe that even if the king knows this, he will definitely agree with the eldest prince's choice."
"If the eldest prince cannot make up his mind
Determined, then I will go back to the royal capital, tell the king about this matter, and let the king decide. "
Samit has been with King Khulna of Chenla for nearly twenty years. Of course, he knows the king's thoughts very well.
If the king knew about the current situation, he would definitely let him do this.
I was already on the verge of death in Kuerna, and almost died several times.
The reason why he is still holding on with a high tone until now is so that the eldest son Shenlie Po Piya can find help and successfully inherit the throne.
"No, I can't do that. If I do, I will feel guilty for the rest of my life."
After experiencing several struggles, the eldest prince of Zhenla finally became firm in his eyes and said this.
After hearing this, Samit felt both relieved and a little disappointed.
The joy is that it is easier for people to follow the monarch, but the disappointment is that if you miss this opportunity, it will really become difficult.
It's not that they can't get support from Ming Dynasty, but because the round trip from Zhenla to Ming Dynasty takes too long. By the time they get support from Ming Dynasty, it's already too late.
"Tomorrow, tomorrow I will go to the Duke of the Ming Dynasty and tell him what I think. Since Sultana has become the concubine of the Grandson of the Ming Dynasty, the Duke will definitely help me."
"As long as he is willing to help me with all his strength, succession will not be a problem."
Immediately afterwards, the eldest prince said to himself: "The great grandson of the Ming Dynasty is very powerful. With his order, King Zhan asked the king of Zhan to cede the great city of Wuli to the prince of the Ming Dynasty as his territory without daring to complain at all. "
"Across the towering mountain range, the country called Annan is now ruled by the Ming Dynasty."
"And all this shows that the power of the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty has reached its peak. Even the emperor of the Ming Dynasty will listen to his opinions."
"So, this Duke will definitely help us, otherwise the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty will definitely hold him accountable when he finds out."
"I heard that the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty sent more than 100,000 elite soldiers to escort Annan's princess back to Annan to visit her relatives."
"Sultana is so beautiful, she will definitely be liked by the grandson of Ming Dynasty."
The following words, when Senlepiya said to Samit, he also seemed to be saying to himself.
He needed such words to comfort himself and give himself enough confidence.
After hearing this, Samit's expression didn't change much. He just lowered his head slightly to show that he would listen to the eldest prince's idea.
After the conversation was over, Samit left the eldest prince's residence not long after.
When Samit returned to his room, he did not sleep. Instead, he took a pen and paper and wrote down in detail some of the current meeting with the Ming fleet.
And between the lines, he hinted at the king and the current influence of the Ming fleet on Chenla.
Other than that, nothing was mentioned.
He believed that after seeing this content, the king would understand what to do.
Having served the king for nearly twenty years, he also had a very good understanding of the king's thoughts.
The eldest prince still thinks naively about some things.
Although the Duke of Ming Dynasty would probably agree, there was no way to guess how he would actually help.
It’s unrealistic to put your hope in what other people think.
Especially when it comes to violating the original laws of Chenla, the obstacles encountered are beyond the imagination of the eldest prince.
This also gives others an excuse.
They will not be willing to give up the fight for the throne just like this.
Only when the king dies, Chenla must choose a successor, so that with the help of the Ming Dynasty fleet, he can successfully become the new king.
Some people may think that the Ming fleet will not stay for too long, and after they leave, the eldest prince's throne will not be stable either.
This idea is wrong. After all, these nobles vying for the throne are not rebelling, but competing within the allowed range.
As long as there is great power
Yes, then the eldest prince Shen Lie Po Piya can gain the loyalty of many nobles who originally remained neutral.
These neutral nobles are the largest group in Chenla.
And now with the development of maritime trade, the Ming Dynasty is an unavoidable existence for many nobles engaged in maritime trade.
All sea areas were under the rule of the Ming Dynasty, and even pirates did not dare to rob the Ming Dynasty merchant ships.
Sultana is the concubine of the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty, and the eldest prince is supported by the Ming Dynasty fleet.
Then for the sake of self-interest, you can get a lot of support.
At least there won't be any big changes when inheriting the throne.
The nobles behind the other two princes could not possibly resist the will of the entire Zhenla.
"This letter must be delivered to His Majesty the King personally, or you must read it to him personally."
Samit called his confidant and gave him instructions while handing him the letter.
After the confidant took the letter, he began to rush back to the royal capital Angkor Thom overnight.
Shenlie Popiya had no idea that his most trusted minister would do such a thing privately.
Although Samit is the king's confidant, he also has to consider his own interests.
He is no longer alone. Now he has a wife and children behind him. He also has to consider his children.
So of course he wouldn't miss this opportunity.
The next day.
Prince Zhenla once again hosted a banquet for Li Jinglong.
There were very few people at this banquet, which was equivalent to a private banquet hosted by Shen Lie Po Piya.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Shenlie Po Piya expressed his thoughts.
Li Jinglong's translator translated: "The eldest prince of Zhenla hopes that the Duke can help him inherit the throne."
"If he can successfully inherit the throne, he will give Ming many precious gifts in return."
Li Jinglong picked up the wine glass and took a sip of the exotic wine, then smiled softly: "Tell him, I didn't understand what it meant."
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