Chapter 128 King Wulu’s Judgment
After King Wulu asked everyone to disperse, only King Dong stayed.
All the emotions that King Wulu had before seemed to disappear like a tide. King Wulu sat on his golden throne like a statue.
Dongwang is standing below, unable to move. Not even if you don’t leave. After a while, he said: "Father, I will go down to rectify the army."
King Wulu nodded and said: "This is a matter that must be done well. As long as you make a great contribution to killing the King of the West, you will be able to secure this position in the future. However, now is not the most important thing."
Dong Wang said: "Then what is the most important?"
King Wulu said: "The King of the West came from the land, so why didn't he go by sea?"
Dong Wang was stunned.
It has been said before.
As far as the topography of Java is concerned. Taking the sea route is much more convenient than taking the land route. Whether it is because sea transportation is more convenient than land transportation, or because land transportation facilities are not perfect. Sea routes are better than land routes. Not to mention, the King of the West has the help of the Ming Dynasty, and they have witnessed the Ming Dynasty's naval battle capabilities with their own eyes.
Naturally, they know that it is not something they can deal with now.
Therefore, there should be no problem for the King of the West to come by sea. Why go overland.
The King of the East thought about it for a while and said, "The King of the West wants to recruit rebels and recruit nobles along the way into the army."
King Wulu said: "We can advance both by land and water."
"This------" Dong Wang said, "I don't know."
King Wulu said: "The only reason is Daming. There are problems between Daming and the King of the West, and there are many problems."
The King of the East said: "I think the Ming Dynasty is more hateful than the King of the West. I have found out clearly. Without the persecution of the Ming Dynasty, the King of the West would not have killed my sister. I will definitely avenge my sister."
In fact, the relationship between Dong Wang and his sister is not good.
His sister was the legitimate daughter and had the right to inherit the empire from the beginning. And he was an illegitimate child, and he grew up hiding in a dark place. The two are quite different in age and didn't grow up together. They are not under the same living environment. When we meet each other, our values and everything have matured.
How good can the relationship between them be?
It's just that King Dong thinks that King Wulu values his sister. At this moment, I want to score points in front of King Wulu. But he didn’t know that his points were reduced.
Although King Wulu has deep feelings for his son and daughter, he knows that as a king, he must not act emotionally. Even his previous defeat was a lesson learned from the past. Of course, although he knows it, he may not be able to do it.
But it seems that King Dong has no feelings for his sister, but he pretends to take revenge.
I was very disappointed.
This is also the curse of almost all heroes in their later years, always looking down on their sons.
King Wulu adjusted his mind and said: "The matter with your sister is over. Now I'm just talking about the battle situation. I'm not too worried about the battle on the island. The King of the West came here with great momentum, but in fact it's just a mob. As long as he defends resolutely, his core troops are small and only surrounded by enemies, so it is easy for them to stop advancing. However, this can be considered a victory for him, because he has pushed his control area to Central Java. Although the population of West Java is not large, it is enough for him to gain a foothold. He will continue to confront us for a long time."
"However, this situation is not the most terrifying. Do you know what is the most terrifying?"
King Dong said, "What do you mean, father?"
King Wulu said quietly: "Java is an island after all. If the Ming army comes ashore from the east and we face enemies on both sides, the situation will be very unbearable. Therefore, no matter what grudges we had with the Ming people before, now we must fight with the Ming people at all costs." Akito get in touch. Get them on my side."
"What the King of the West can give him, I can give him too. And more."
"No matter what method you use. You must get in touch with Akito, directly."
King Dong immediately agreed. But he was complaining secretly in his heart. The Ming Dynasty is in the west. If you want to get in touch with the Ming Dynasty, you need to pass through the territory of the King of the West. In the current situation, is that easy?
However, things soon took a turn for the better.
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Semarang is not called this place yet.
However, the natural terrain has not changed much. It is a natural bay, and there are already basic docks for people to come and go. However, there was no large-scale construction. The people guarding this place are just a local noble and thousands of people. It is not as good as a village in Ming Dynasty.
The Ming navy almost fought a round towards the shore. Just look at the wind here.
He Xi asked Fang Guan, "How is it here?"
Fang Guan said: "The conditions of the port are good. Although there are mountains around, most of them are plains, and the land is fertile, with three crops a year. The natural conditions are very good. The only problem is that it goes too deep here. There are enemies all around. Either we station a large number of manpower here. Otherwise, we cannot hold it at all."
He Xi said: "Don't worry about this. I will find a way."
Fang Caring secretly said: "What method."
But he already knew it before he asked.
Because after the victory here, the news spread. The Majapayi Dynasty did not send a large army to encircle and suppress them, but instead came an envoy.
The messenger brought more than a dozen precious gifts, including thousands of catties of pepper and various spices. If these things were transported back to the Ming Dynasty, they would be worth at least one or two thousand taels. Not to mention, other things, gold and silver jewelry, Bayeux Buddhist scriptures, etc.
Buddhism originated from Hinduism, so although Hinduism is the mainstream here in Java. But Buddhism has also always existed. King Wulu's grandmother, who was the queen at that time, believed in Buddhism very much. Even King Wulu issued some edicts restricting Buddhism.
I seem to have heard that Buddhism is also spread in the Central Plains.
That's when these were delivered.
He Xi only glanced at these gifts and asked, "But I don't know what King Wulu has in mind."
The envoy said: "King Wulu originally wanted to come and talk in person. But the war is urgent and he can't escape. So I asked the Ming Dynasty to send someone to the capital to talk. This is a gift."
He Xi pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, I agree."
Fang Guan's face changed slightly. It's just that due to the presence of outsiders, I didn't dare to say anything. A moment later, after the messenger left, Fang Guan immediately said: "Sir, the Marquis gave you instructions before he came. You are not allowed to go ashore. Not to mention entering the enemy camp alone. If the enemy discovers your identity, the consequences will be It’s unimaginable.”
He Xi said: "I know."
Fang Guan said: "You know why you still go?"
He Xi said: "I will be outside, and I will not accept your orders. What's more, what is the intention of the Marquis of Ji'an? Do you think he can control me?"
Fang Guan was speechless for a moment. Logically speaking, he is from He Xixiang. It's only natural to listen to He Xi's words. Instead of listening to Lu Zhongheng.
He Xi's tone slowed down slightly and said: "I know that this matter is very dangerous. But I have a reason to go. Ming's policy in Java is to maintain the chaos in Java as much as possible. If it can be maintained One or two hundred years would be the best."
"Java's land, population, iron mines, copper mines, etc. are the best in Southeast Asia. As long as Java has a unified political power, it will be a presence that cannot be ignored in Southeast Asia."
"In order to eliminate this threat, it is acceptable to take some risks."
"Not to mention, King Wulu is a smart man. He also wants to contact the Ming Dynasty at this moment. As for my identity, first of all, how did Java know? Secondly, at this time, even if they knew it, they would never dare to Touch me.”
"And for a more important reason, I want to know who can win between King Xi and King Wulu. We can't judge accurately by just watching from the outside. So, I must go on this trip. .No one can stop it.”
At this time, it was actually time for Daming to choose a new partner.
He Xi saw this and saw that the Majapahit Empire, which was caught off guard, had considerable overlap with the interests of the Ming Dynasty. But more importantly, that's what He Xi said. Only by understanding what Java is like now.
Only then can you truly understand who to partner with next. Choose who to bet on.
The Ming Dynasty never wanted to cultivate a new Javanese dynasty.
