"Why call for troops?"
Zheng He asked in surprise.
Yejia Sengyuan said sadly: "The Annan Kingdom has undergone a sudden change, the Chen family has been destroyed, and Hu Jisao (li) has usurped the throne. Now he is sharpening his sword to attack the city. If the Ming Dynasty does not send troops to support, Annan's ambitions can be curbed, and the city can be occupied." The country is in danger!"
Annan changes?
Are you going to attack the Champa Kingdom?
Zheng He's expression changed slightly. For Daming, this was not a trivial matter, nor was it a good thing, but it was something that had to be taken care of.
Champa is a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty is the suzerain state of Champa!
The relationship between the Ming Dynasty and Champa was a vassal-vassal relationship.
In other words, Daming is the big brother and Zhancheng is the younger brother. If the younger brother is bullied and asks the older brother for help, the older brother has to step forward.
But the problem is that Annan is also a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, and it is also the younger brother of the Ming Dynasty. The younger brother fights the younger brother, and it is a bit troublesome to be the elder brother...
The core ideas of the Central Plains dynasties were often Confucian, and even foreign policies were formulated based on Confucian culture and thinking.
Confucianism advocates "ruling the country with etiquette". Those who are polite are Chinese, and those who are rude are Yi.
When the country is governed by etiquette, there is a "division between Chinese and foreigners".
The ancients regarded China as the center of the world and believed that barbarians were distributed around China. Therefore, the basic concepts adopted in diplomacy were:
One China, four vassal states.
It is the ultimate dream of every powerful dynasty to establish vassal relations with surrounding countries and realize an ideal world of "orderly etiquette".
Zhu Yuanzhang was a talented and strategic emperor, and his eyes were by no means just staring at the Ming Dynasty. He was also looking at the world and foreign countries.
In the first year of Hongwu, the country had not yet been liberated. Zhu Yuanzhang could not wait and issued edicts to Annan and Goryeo in order to establish suzerain-vassal relations and establish the status of the suzerainty of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Yuanzhang wrote a very good edict. He wrote this:
In the past, when the emperors ruled the world, they would treat everyone equally regardless of distance or distance, regardless of whether the sun or moon shined on them. Therefore, China was respected and safe, and everything in the four directions was obtained. There was no intention of surrendering.
Since the Yuan Dynasty was out of line, the world has been fighting for war for seven years. The four directions are far away, and there is no good faith. I established my foundation on the left side of the Yangtze River, conquered the heroes, and established the Central Plains. I was respected by my subjects. I already ruled China. I founded the country and named it the Ming Dynasty, and changed it to the Yuan Dynasty Hongwu. In a short time, the capital of Yuan Dynasty was defeated, and the territory was unified. The orthodoxy has been inherited.
Fang and far and near live in peace and quiet, so as to share the blessing of peace. However, the commanders, chiefs, and other commanders of the four barbarians have not heard of you, so I would like to give you an edict and inform you.
It is only about a hundred words, but divided into three parts.
In the first part, Zhu Yuanzhang told Annan and Goryeo that when I came to issue the edict, I did not mean to beat you, but I just told you that our Ming Dynasty is friendly and treats everyone equally, as long as you behave...
In the second part, Zhu Yuanzhang also made it very clear that the Yuan Dynasty is dead and was killed by me, Old Zhu. You should consider it carefully. I even defeated most of the capital "in an instant". Now I want to coexist peacefully with you. Do you want "peace"? "?
The subtext is this: If you want peace, clean up the relationship between your country and the Yuan Dynasty as soon as possible, drive away their troops who should be driven away, and break off diplomatic relations where they should be...
In the third part, Lao Zhu once again emphasized that Ming Dynasty is peaceful and reasonable, but the premise is that you must be sensible. I have sent you an edict thousands of miles away. Should I express my gratitude?
How to express it?
Of course, it was to become a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty by paying tribute!
It was through this "soft" and "etiquette" method that Zhu Yuanzhang made Annan and Korea become vassal states of the Ming Dynasty.
But Zhu Yuanzhang counted on his fingers. There must be at least four vassal states in the four directions. How can these two be enough?
So the diplomats of the Ming Dynasty began to act. Today they sent an official from the Pingren Department, and tomorrow they sent an official from the Hanlin Academy. Everyone brought their edicts. Those who should go to Japan should go to Japan, and those who should go to Java should go to Java. Of course, there are also those who occupy the imperial edict. city.
Annan followed the Ming Dynasty relatively early
, Champa was a little later. It stands to reason that if Annan had a conflict with Champa, the Ming Dynasty would favor Annan, reprimand him at most, and would not do anything to Annan.
But this is not the case. Although Annan became a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty very early, Annan is dishonest and too dishonest. It only bullies the younger brothers around it. It also competes with the big brother and crosses the border to fight against the Ming Dynasty from time to time.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang had a bad temper and was chased for hundreds of miles even if Bei Yuan took the initiative, Zhu Yuanzhang showed great tolerance and patience towards Annan, and maintained restraint from beginning to end.
Perhaps Zhu Yuanzhang was insisting on the peaceful diplomacy of the so-called "country that will never conquer".
But the more polite you are to people, the more they think you are easy to bully.
This is true between people, and it is true between countries.
Zheng He took Yejiaseng to the post house not far from the pier. After comforting him, he asked, "Do you have detailed documents about the Annan matter?"
Ye Jia Sengyuan shook his head and said: "I came in a hurry, and I only gave you the credentials of the King of Champa, but I can report it directly to the Ming Emperor."
Zheng He shook his head slightly, arranged for Zhang Yu to ask for documents, and said to Yejia Sengyuan: "Cachengcheng is asking for help, and the Annan incident is a big event. You are the envoy of Cachengcheng. It is a long way to the capital, even if you take a boat. It will take twenty or thirty days to go north. You might as well explain the matter clearly, and I will order people to bring documents and rush to inform the capital on horseback, so that the emperor can be prepared."
Ye Jia Sengyuan looked at Zheng He with emotion and sighed: "That's great, that's great. I wonder how much Mr. Zheng and the court know about Annan?"
Zheng He's mouth was a little bitter, and he sighed: "Zheng doesn't know much about Annan. As for the imperial court, I don't think I know much about it. Please ask the envoy to explain it in detail."
Monk Yejia saw the document coming and was ready, so he began to narrate: "During the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, they attacked the Chen Dynasty of Annan three times, which led to the destruction of Annan. Although the king of the Chen Dynasty resisted the Yuan Dynasty army, he later pursued enjoyment and fished for the common people. Gradually decline."
"In the third year of Hongwu, King Chen Yuzong of Annan died and Chen Rihuang succeeded him. Not long after, Chen Rihuang forced his uncle Chen Shuming to die, and Chen Shuming succeeded to the throne. Three years later, Chen Shuming gave way to his younger brother Chen Duan, who still controlled the power. At that time Since then, the Chen Dynasty of Annan has continuously attacked Champa City, and the Champa Kingdom has suffered greatly."
"In the tenth year of Hongwu, Chen Duan, as king, personally conquered the city-occupying country, and was later killed by our occupying army in the battle. Chen Shuming of Annan made Chen Duan's eldest son Chen Wei the emperor. Chen Shuming did not hand over power to Chen Wei, but It was handed over to his son-in-law Hu Jiya. Emperor Chen Wei was dissatisfied and plotted to get rid of Hu Jiya in the 21st year of Hongwu."
"After Hu Jiyou learned the news, he deposed Chen Wei through Chen Shuming and established Chen Riwan, who was only ten years old, as emperor. In the 27th year of Hongwu, Chen Shuming passed away. At this point, the power of Annan fell into the hands of Hu Jiyou."
"Hu Jiya was so bold and ruthless. Four months ago, he killed King Chen and massacred the Chen clan. Now the Annan Kingdom has become Hu Jiya's world! This man is unwilling to be trapped in one place and adopts various external measures. It is the way of conquest and killing. Now he is expanding his army aggressively and sharpening his sword, and the first one to bear the brunt is to occupy the city!"
"Therefore, on the order of the king, I came to the Ming Dynasty to ask for help, so that the city of Champa could be saved from the war and a way out for the people. Mr. Zheng, once Hu Jishen swallows the city of Champa, he will definitely send his troops northward and threaten the Ming Dynasty. Please also inform the Ming Emperor to make plans in advance."
Ye Jia Sengyuan briefly narrated the matter. After Zheng He listened solemnly, he walked to the document and asked, "Have all the records been recorded?"
"Sir, it has been recorded."
The clerk picked up the manuscript and handed it to Zheng He. Zheng He only glanced at it and handed it to Yejia Sengyuan. After Yejia Sengyuan checked it carefully and saw that there were no mistakes, he nodded and said, "Excuse me, sir."
Zheng He ordered people to put the documents away and deliver them to the capital at an eight-hundred-mile speed. Such a state matter had to be urgent. He then arranged ships to escort Ye Jia Sengyuan and other envoys to the capital.
Zhang Yu and Zhu Neng looked at Zheng He with serious expressions on their faces.
Zhu Neng asked: "Deputy
Commander-in-Chief, should we stay here and wait for the new decree from the court? "
Zheng He remained silent.
Zhu Yunwen's order was very clear, that is, the naval fleet escorted the Srivijaya envoy back to the country and made a deal on the way.
According to the normal plan, it is simple to take the fleet out to sea and go directly to Sriwijaya.
But now the situation has suddenly changed, making things more complicated.
Zheng He had to consider something. If he led the main force of the naval fleet to Nanyang, and the court there decided to help the Champa Kingdom, but a closer look showed that there were not enough ships to transport many people to the Champa Kingdom. What would happen? good?
Take the land route and march directly to Annan?
It would be impossible for the imperial court to organize the army, collect supplies, and then run all the way to Annan in a few months. If they really wanted to help like this, the king of Champa could jump into the sea.
But if you don't go to Srivijaya and just wait here for the new decree from the court, not only the Srivijaya envoys will have to wait, but also a group of businessmen will have to wait here.
If the imperial court's intention was not to help capture the city but to sit back and do nothing, and Zheng He was delayed for another month or two in vain, wouldn't it mean that he had missed the state affairs?
"Do you think the imperial court will send troops to occupy the city?"
Zheng He asked seriously.
Zhang Yu thought for a moment and said: "If what Ye Jia Sengyuan said is true, our Ming Dynasty is very likely to send troops. During the Taizu period, when the Chen family of Annan was the king, Hu Jiya was so bold that he usurped the throne and came to power. Such evil deeds, As the sovereign state, we have to take action."
Zheng He frowned. Annan had changed. If it was just the Chen family fighting among themselves, it would be fine. At most, it was a conflict between the Chen family, although the solution was a bit drastic.
But now, it is no longer the Chen family's problem, but the Li family's usurpation of the throne.
The vassal relationship between the Ming Dynasty and Annan was the contract between the Zhu family and the Chen family. Suddenly a third party, the Li family, came out and tore up the contract between the Zhu and Chen families. They also killed one of the parties to the contract. Then Zhu and Chen How can the Chen family implement a good contract?
As the sect leader, and also the initiator, participant, and party of the sect-vassal contract, it is unlikely that Daming will stay out of the matter. At the very least, he needs to make a statement, such as:
Ming Dynasty expressed strong indignation and condemned this.
Zheng He was not sure what Zhu Yunwen was thinking, and he couldn't guess at all. He looked at Zhang Yu and Zhu Neng, gritted his teeth, and said seriously: "Notify me, we will sail to Srivijaya tomorrow!"
Zhu Neng was a little worried and said: "Are you really waiting for the imperial court's decree?"
Zheng He shook his head and said: "There is no need to wait. Nayejia Sengyuan claims to be an envoy of the Champa State. It is still unknown whether he is true or false. Even if he is really an envoy of the Champa State, the court will not listen. He mobilized the army with a single word and waited for the court to understand the real situation in Annan and make up his mind, which may take half a year."
"Such a long time is enough for us to complete Srivijaya's mission. If the court intends to support the Champa Kingdom, we can dock at Xinzhou Port in Champa when we return, where we can receive orders and send troops to assist the Champa Kingdom."
Zhang Yu clapped his hands, smiled and praised, "It's a wonderful way to act like this without any delay. I admire you."
"First Evolution"
Zhu Neng took a deep look at Zhang Yu. It was not easy to get him to express his admiration.
"Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Guangzhou merchants organized twenty ships and joined the fleet in the name of Srivijaya envoy."
General Li Xing came in and reported.
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