Chapter 118 Uninvited Guest
If He Xi heard what King Wulu said, he would definitely be amazed.
Because his judgment was correct.
Take the Western Regions as an example. The management of the Western Regions by the Han and Tang Dynasties rarely lasted more than a hundred years. The Western Han Dynasty captured the Western Regions in 60 BC, but fell in 8 AD. The Western Regions were in chaos for a total of sixty-eight years. Three specialties and three connections of the Eastern Han Dynasty. As for the Wei and Jin Dynasties, there was no rule over the Western Regions. When it came to the Sui and Tang Dynasties, let alone the Sui Dynasty, it was a short-lived dynasty. During the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, they went south to the Western Regions, but soon after, they were captured by Tubo during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty. They were recaptured during the reign of Wu Zetian, and fell into the hands of Tubo for thirteen years.
From Wu Zhou to Tang Xuanzong, there was more than sixty years of operation, but the well-known Anshi Rebellion broke out. The Western Regions were isolated from the Central Plains, and the Western Regions held on for more than thirty years. Finally fell. Perhaps with more than thirty years of perseverance, it can last a hundred years. But there is no point anymore.
As for the Song Dynasty, let’s not talk about it.
Now, He Xi also feels that if Ming Dynasty does not make changes, it will follow the rhythm of history. Whether it was the Battle of Jingnan or the Tumubao Incident, it would lead to Ming Dynasty abandoning Nanyang. Even though history changed, the Ming Dynasty did not move from the feudal dynasty to the industrial age.
Even if there was no Battle of Jingnan or the Battle of Tumubao, there would definitely be other things that would distract our energy and have to give up.
This is another reason why He Xi must seal the king of Zhou in Jiugang. When will we really evacuate in the future? King Zhou cannot leave. The Ming Dynasty may have given up on Nanyang, but the Han people and the Han nation did not give up.
Every nation has heroes.
Obviously, the current King Wulu is an unprecedented hero of the Javanese nation, and his son has no way of understanding his thoughts.
It's just that he thought too well. One possibility was ignored.
How did Majapahit, the founding king of the country, come to power?
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"What?" He Xi was shocked and said, "Who did you say is coming?"
Liang Sizu was sweating profusely and said: "The King of the West of Java."
Lu Zhongheng on the side was also surprised and said, "Why is he here? We were enemies before, what is he doing here suddenly? How many people did he bring?"
Liang Sizu said: "There is only one ship and about a hundred guards."
He Xi suddenly asked: "Are you sure you are the King of the West of Java?"
Liang Sizu said: "Not sure. I haven't seen it."
Lu Zhongheng said: "Then find someone familiar to greet me. The etiquette must be thorough. At the same time, don't be deceived."
"Yes." Liang Sizu agreed and immediately went to do it.
He Xi shook his head, feeling that Liang Sizu was not good at things. For such an important matter, he should at least check it before reporting it. If it was a swindler, wouldn't he be scolded?
It’s just that Nanyang is short of talents.
Liang Sizu had no previous experience, but at least he had read a book and was loyal. He could only cultivate more.
He Xi asked: "Mr. Yao, what do you think the King of the West of Java means?"
After Yao Guangxiao went to Nanyang, he didn't speak much. Because it is very simple, whether it is construction, military formation, or fighting, these are not Yao Guangxiao's expertise. What Yao Guangxiao is best at is people's hearts. Yao Guangxiao said: "In my opinion, if this person is really the Western King of Java, it means that Java has changed."
Has Java changed?
He Xi secretly thought: "What happened in Java?"
The news came quickly.
As someone who had met the Western King of Java, Chen Zuxiao received the Western King of Java on behalf of the Ming Dynasty. And as an expert on Java, he stood in front of He Xi and told all what the Western King of Java said and the internal conflicts in Java that he himself speculated.
He Xi was stunned for a moment. Said; "You mean, the Western King of Java is here to ask for help this time?"
Chen Zuxiao said: "It's not just asking for help, it may also be borrowing troops."
"Borrowing troops?" He Xi and Lu Zhongheng both frowned.
Because the Ming Dynasty's military strength is very tight. There are a total of 20,000 people, divided into naval divisions and army troops, stationed in two places. They want Xinzhou City again. It can be said that their military strength has been used to the limit. The original army in Old Port is already being organized and trained. But for a while, these people will be of no use.
It is not an easy thing to change the bad habits of their pirate days.
There were almost no troops to borrow.
But this opportunity also made He Xi very tempting.
Java, as a regional power, lost to them in a battle. But He Xi will not underestimate Java's potential because of this. Although it is said that the strength of Java is inferior to those of Japan, Korea, Annan, and other countries. But compared to Siam, Champa, Ava, Bago and other countries, it is better. As for the surrounding small countries, they are basically their vassals.
Daming is really far away from Nanyang.
He Xi still had too little power at his disposal.
So much so that He Xi always felt uncomfortable when thinking about a country with a population of more than five million.
Now that there is an opportunity to dismember Java, how can He Xi not be tempted?
But no matter how tempted you are, you still have to speak with your strength.
He Xi never thought of intervening in Java. Therefore, the troops prepared by He Xi did not have this method. At this moment, he regretted why he didn't ask for more troops and horses. There were so many tens of thousands of people, so he didn't have to stare at them today.
Yao Guangxiao was calmer and said: "Anyway, let's meet the person first."
He Xi said: "Then invite this King of the West."
As soon as King Xi entered the door, he knelt on the ground and said in blunt Chinese: "Please two adults, please save Xiao Wang."
He Xi secretly thought: "I should redeem my sincerity in learning Chinese from King Xi." Immediately, He Xi stepped forward to help King Xi up and said, "King Xi, why are you like this? Please talk to me if you have something to say."
"How can I say it nicely?" King Xi stood up and said.
There was silence for a moment.
He Xi said: "Chen Zuxiao, you come to translate."
King Xi’s Chinese language expresses sincerity enough. It's completely useless for communication.
After having a translator, communication between each other became much smoother.
If before, it was just a general understanding, but now after detailed explanations by people of this generation, He Xi has a very clear understanding of the situation in Java.
The King of the West finally said: "Since the king is attacking Old Port as an excuse, then no matter what, he must attack Old Port. And the force he will use is the entire army of Java. He is not only my enemy, but also the enemy of Ming Dynasty. .”
"If your lips are dead, your teeth will be cold. Please make a decision early, Mr. He and Mr. Hou."
Xiwang's Chinese language always caused problems. He heard He Xi address Lu Zhongheng as Lord Marquis. I thought Lu Zhongheng’s surname was Hou. But these are small details.
He Xi was silent for a while and then said, "King Xi, what can you do in exchange for the imperial court sending troops to help?"
King Xi's expression was astonished, as if to say, isn't this what it should be? Why do you want more money?
But seeing He Xi's firm eyes, King Xi also put away his funny show. Said a lot in Javanese. Chen Zuxiao translated: "I am willing to cede a city with a natural port and not hinder the Han people from buying and selling spices. I am willing to pay one million Javanese silver coins."
"If you want anything else, just ask."
In fact, as soon as King Xi opened his mouth, it exceeded He Xi's expectations.
He Xi originally thought it was money, but now it seems that it is not. A city, a port city. This was enough to make He Xi very happy. Because this is enough to seal a prince. Zhu Yuanzhang had more than 20 sons, so he solved two of them. What's more important is that the strength of the Nanyang Han people has increased again.
Based on this alone, He Xi wanted to fight.
There is a lot of land in Nanyang, most of which is undeveloped. The land that has been developed is valuable. And how difficult it is to carve out a piece of land in the tropical jungle. He Xi already knows what it feels like.
As for the spice franchise, it is also a source of huge wealth.
The Spice Islands are just east of Java. Even He Xi had some doubts. The reason why the Fangguan fleet encountered such problems was because the Javanese people thought that Mingren was spying on the spice monopoly.
You know, in this era, Ming Dynasty pepper is not as expensive as gold, but it is still among the luxury goods. Who caused this? Who has the monopoly?
As for the one million silver coins, it is not important anymore. Javanese silver coins are in the shape of shells. One is only a few dollars, and one million is probably less than 500,000 taels. Although it was a huge amount of money, it was nothing compared to the previous two.
