Just when the Xia army landed in Zamboanga and established an advance base, the connection with the Dutch was re-opened.
Only then did Xia Jun know why the Dutch didn't set foot in Luzon?
It turned out that the Dutch wanted to take advantage of the Xia Kingdom's attack on Luzon to completely occupy Borneo as their own.
However, the Dutch encountered big trouble when they attacked Sulu. Not only were they unable to attack for a long time, they also suffered heavy losses.
This caused dissatisfaction within the Dutch East India Company, and many shareholders demanded the withdrawal of troops to prevent all military power from being lost in Borneo.
Only Anthony van Diemen and Putmans persisted.
Just because they understand that the Xia Kingdom is coming fiercely. If we do not take advantage of the current opportunity to take Borneo as our own, then it is very likely that this treasure land will fall into the hands of the Xia Kingdom in the future.
No matter how difficult it is, no matter how big the loss is, Borneo must be eaten.
What the Dutch didn't know was that their attack on Borneo actually provided convenience to the Xia Kingdom.
Because most of the areas in Mindanao are now under the rule of the Sulu State.
The most populous tribe on the island, like Sulu, belongs to the Moro people and they are all Yin believers.
With their tyrannical strength, the tribes here repeatedly caused heavy losses to the Spanish and Dutch. Even the Americans who were extremely powerful later were unable to conquer this place.
Xia Guo caught up with a good time.
The homeland of Sulu is being attacked by the Netherlands and is unable to do anything at all. The tribes on Mindanao did not receive any support and could only face the powerful power of Xia alone.
After establishing a base in Zamboanga, Xia Jun began to conduct a comprehensive survey of the entire island and obtained a lot of important information.
"The Moro people are not a unified ethnic group, and there are many divisions among them. Including the Sulu, Samar, Maguindanao, Maranao, Yakan, Sangil, Tausug, Bajo There are many tribes such as people and Palawans. Just because they all believe in Yin religion, they were confused by the Spaniards. According to our understanding, these tribes are scattered in various places throughout Mindanao. Not only are they not unified, but they are also mutually exclusive. During the war, the relationship was very tense.”
With the exact information, Zuo Hua felt relieved.
"So that means we are not facing a united enemy, but small tribes that are scattered and independent?"
Gan Huiqiang quickly reminded: "Don't underestimate these tribes because of this. The Spaniards have not been able to conquer this place for more than a hundred years, so they must have some tricks."
Zuo Hua waved his hand, indicating that he understood the key.
"Next, let's not rush to attack, but try to get in touch with these tribes on the island first. See which ones are winnable and which ones are completely hostile. After differentiation, we will decide how to act."
He is not completely superstitious about force and feels that he can completely conquer this place as long as he fights all the way.
It can only be said that his understanding is completely correct.
The complexity of Mindanao determines that anyone who attempts to conquer it with absolute force will surely suffer a disastrous defeat.
A multi-pronged approach must be taken to achieve the optimal solution.
Following Zuo Hua's order, the Xia army began to attack everywhere to communicate and negotiate with various tribes.
Only after a real in-depth understanding, Xia Jun suddenly discovered that although this place is located at the southernmost tip of Luzon, the tribe's degree of civilization can almost be regarded as the best in Luzon.
It turns out that the Yin Sect had already invaded here more than five hundred years ago and established a firm foothold.
The Sulu Kingdom in the neighboring state of Borneo exerted a huge influence on this place, and also allowed the tribes here to enter a civilized society very early.
Moreover, the Sulu Kingdom is also one of the traditional Chinese vassals, which has led to the convergence of Eastern and Western cultures in the country and a high level of civilization.
All tribes in Mindanao were very wary of the arrival of the Xia army.
In their view, there was no difference between the Xia Kingdom and the Spaniards.
Since the Xia Kingdom does not believe in the Yin religion, it is a heretic and should be exterminated.
Xia Jun's experiment suffered heavy losses and made little progress.
Only three or two very weak tribes were bullied and felt that Xia Guo could be a good backer, so they accepted them.
"These Yin cultists are very fanatical and very united. It can be said that they are impenetrable with pins and water. If you want to control this place with gentle means, there is little hope."
The intelligence gathered, and Zuo Huaren's brain ached.
This was his first time dealing with Yin cultivators, and he immediately felt powerful.
Several generals gathered together to discuss for more than half a month, and finally decided to adopt a two-pronged approach.
A carrot in one hand and a stick in the other.
You must show your strength to the tribes on the island, otherwise the people here will not be afraid.
If there is no awe in the heart, the Xia Kingdom will not be taken seriously, and the belief in resistance will not be eliminated.
While using force to intimidate, the people here should also feel the benefits of following the Xia Kingdom.
Everything is fake, only a better life is real.
When the living environment of the people here improves, their impression of Xia Kingdom will inevitably change.
"No matter what tribe or religion, everything remains the same. It is always the upper class who control the lower class through various means such as ideas, wealth, force, blood, etc. Therefore, when we attack, we still have to deal with Taiwan Like the natives on the island, they will show no mercy to the upper-class people of each tribe and completely eliminate them. Without the control of these people, the lower-class people and civilians will be liberated, their minds can become active, and they can accept our ideas. Be kind and make a difference.”
The success of marching all the way has allowed Xia Jun to master a very scientific method.
It is impossible to deal with a fully mature society in this way.
Because in a mature society, ideas have penetrated into every corner of the country. Even if there is no upper-level control, ordinary people will distinguish between ourselves and the enemy through their independent consciousness.
Only in relatively primitive and closed societies is this approach a good idea.
For example, in Mindanao, the upper class of the Moro people have a sense of autonomy because they have been baptized by the Yin religion.
But the ordinary people and slaves below were ignorant and fell victim to religious seduction. Their sense of resistance is nothing more than the result of induction and coercion from the upper class.
Therefore, eliminating the upper class here is equivalent to uprooting the soil of resistance. At the same time, it can free people from the lower classes, improve their status, and gain wealth.
Any of these can help Xia Guo win the hearts and minds of the people and consolidate its rule.
He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world, Xia Guo has always kept this sentence in mind.
