Ming Zuo

Chapter 1247 Medan Raiders
Just when the Xia army landed in Zamboanga and established an advance base, the connection with the Dutch was re-opened.

Until then, Xia Jun didn't know why the Dutch didn't set foot in Luzon?
It turned out that the Dutch wanted to take advantage of the opportunity of Xia Guo's attack on Luzon to completely take Borneo as their own.

However, the Dutch encountered great trouble when they attacked Sulu. Not only could they not attack for a long time, but they also suffered heavy losses.

This caused dissatisfaction within the Dutch East India Company, and many shareholders demanded the withdrawal of troops to avoid losing all military power in Borneo.

Only Anthony van Diemen and Putmans persisted.

It's just because they understand that Xia Guo is coming fiercely.If you don't take this opportunity to take Borneo as your own, then it is very likely that this treasure land will fall into Xia Guo's hands in the future.

No matter how difficult it is, no matter how much the loss is, Borneo must be eaten.

What the Dutch didn't know was that their attack on Borneo brought convenience to Xia.

Because today on Mindanao, most of the area is also under the rule of the Sulu Kingdom.

The most populous tribe on the island, like the Sulu Kingdom, all belong to the Moro people and are also Muslims.

Relying on their tyrannical strength, the tribes here have repeatedly caused heavy losses to the Spaniards and the Dutch.Even the extremely powerful Americans later failed to conquer here.

Xia Guo caught up with a good time.

The mainland of the Sulu Kingdom is being attacked by the Netherlands, and there is no way to do it.The tribes on Mindanao Island do not receive any support, and can only face the powerful forces of the Xia Kingdom 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 race, and there are many divisions among them. Including Sulu, Samar, Maguindanao, Malanao, Yakan, Sangil, Tausug, Baggio People and Palawans, etc., there are many tribes. Just because they all believe in Islam, they were confused by the Spaniards. According to our understanding, these tribes are scattered in various places throughout Mindanao, not only not unified, but also mutually The relationship is very tense.”

With the exact information, Zuo Hua was relieved a lot.

"So that means we're dealing not with a united enemy, but with small tribes 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 skills."

Zuo Hua waved his hand to show that he understood the key point.

"Next, let's not rush to attack, and try to get in touch with these tribes on the island first. See which ones can be won and which ones are completely hostile. After division, we will decide how to act."

He is not completely superstitious about force, and thinks that as long as he fights all the way, he can completely conquer this place.

It can only be said that his cognition is completely correct.

The complexity of Mindanao determines that anyone who tries to conquer it with absolute force will suffer a disastrous defeat.

A multi-pronged and multi-pronged approach is necessary to achieve the optimal solution.

Following Zuo Hua's order, Xia Jun began to attack everywhere, communicating and negotiating with various tribes.

And only after a real in-depth understanding, Xia Jun suddenly discovered that although this place is located at the southernmost tip of Luzon, the degree of civilization of the tribe can almost be regarded as the most civilized in Luzon.

It turns out that as early as more than [-] years ago, Islamic religion had already invaded here and gained a firm foothold.

The Sulu Kingdom in the neighboring Borneo state has exerted a huge influence on this place, and it has 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 its country and a high degree of civilization.

For the arrival of Xia Jun, all tribes on Mindanao Island are very vigilant.

In their view, there is no difference between Xia Guo and the Spaniards.

Since Xia Kingdom does not believe in Islam, they are heretics and should be exterminated.

Xia Jun's temptation suffered a heavy blow and made little progress.

Only three or two very weak tribes accepted them because they were already bullied and felt that Xia Guo could be a good backer.

"These Islamic believers are very fanatical and very united. It can be said that they are impenetrable and impenetrable. If you want to control this place with gentle means, I'm afraid there is little hope."

With the gathering of information, Zuo Hua's brain hurts.

This is the first time he has dealt with Islamists, and he immediately felt the power.

Several generals got 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.

It is necessary to show strength to the tribes on the island, otherwise the people here will not be afraid.

Without awe in his heart, he would not take Xia Guo seriously, and his belief in resistance would not be eliminated.

While deterring by force, it is also necessary to let the people here feel the benefits of following Xia Guo.

Everything is fake, but a better life is real.

When the living environment of the people here improves, they will definitely change their impression of Xia Guo.

"No matter what tribe or religion, it is always the same. It is always the upper class who controls the lower class through various means such as ideas, wealth, force, and blood. Therefore, when we attack, we still have to deal with Taiwan. Just like the natives on the island, they will never show mercy to the upper class of the various tribes and completely wipe them out. Without the control of these people, the lower class people and civilians will be liberated, their thinking will become active, and they will accept our ideas. Be kind, and make a difference."

The success of marching all the way allowed Xia Jun to master a set of very scientific methods.

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 use their own consciousness to distinguish between enemy and friend.

Only in a relatively primitive and closed society, this method is a good policy.

For example, in Mindanao, the upper class of the Moro people has a sense of autonomy because they accepted the baptism of Islam.

But the ordinary civilians and slaves below were ignorant and became victims of religious demagoguery.Their sense of resistance is nothing but the result of induction and coercion by the upper class.

Therefore, eliminating the upper class here is tantamount to uprooting the soil of resistance.At the same time, it can free the lower class from the shackles, improve their status, and obtain wealth.

And no matter which one of these can help Xia Guo win the hearts of the people and consolidate its rule.

Those who win the hearts of the people win the world, Xia Guo has always kept this sentence in mind.

(End of this chapter)