Steam Daming: Stop calling me to supervise the country

Chapter 197 The Little King

The Kingdom of Malacca is divided into two parts, one is the southernmost point of the Siamese continental shelf to the south, and the other is the west side of the Strait of Malacca. The two pieces of land are separated by the Strait of Malacca.

Although it belongs to one country, it is difficult to manage because the Strait of Malacca spans across it. There are many fishermen and pirates. People who are not capable can't manage such a place at all.

When the great pirate Chen Zuyi traversed the sea, Malacca, Brunei, and Java were all scared to hear his name. There was even news that he planned to seize power. The place really doesn't necessarily stop the big pirates.

The former king of Malacca married his daughter to Chen Zuyi's younger brother, and had to bow his head to the pirates, which is a very shameful thing for a king.

The current King of Malacca is only 16 years old, still a teenager.

When Zhu Zhanchang arrived in Temasek, it was noon.

Temasek is also an island similar to Xiangjiang Island, adjacent to the land, and it has a large population and is extremely prosperous. It is already an indispensable place for business exchanges.

The warship docked, and the dark gun barrel looked at the Malacca king who came to greet him with envy.

In the streets and alleys in the distance, there are still many people staring at them.

The place where pirates gather must be a mix of fish and dragons. In this era, there is no way to completely separate merchant ships from pirates, and neither can be separated from the other.

Zhu Zhanchang got off the boat, and the king of Temasek was already waiting for him. Compared with the grand occasion of Ganwu and Siam, the welcome ceremony of the Kingdom of Malacca is obviously a little less meaningful.

The young king stepped forward, but a chubby man walked in front of Zhu Zhanchang one step ahead of him: "His Royal Highness Zhujiang County, next is Sun Hu, the Prime Minister of the Malacca Kingdom, whose ancestral home is Guangdong."

At a glance, you can see that this fat man named Sun Hu is in control of the country, otherwise how would he dare to introduce himself in front of the king under such circumstances.

The young king looked at Sun Hu with a trace of hatred in his eyes, but it was buried deep.

"I didn't expect Prime Minister Sun to be a member of our Guangdong vassal. It's a pleasure to meet you." Zhu Zhanchang greeted him. Since you, the king, can't control the government by himself, I will only talk to those who have the final say.

"His Royal Highness has been exhausted for days. It's really hard work. Let me introduce to you that this is our King Anli."

"I have seen the respected Prince of Zhujiang County." As the king of a country, Anli put his status very low.

Sun Hu directly interrupted the king's words: "His Royal Highness Zhujiang County, we have prepared a welcome dinner for you in the city, please move."

"No need, I'm on the boat, Prime Minister Sun and King Anli, come to my boat to talk." For the sake of safety, Zhu Zhanchang didn't plan to disembark here.

Unlike Temasek and Siam Kambu, this place is more dangerous.

Sun Hu was taken aback: "His Royal Highness said very much. Your Majesty and I will join you on the warship. This warship is really mighty and domineering."

On the battleship, Sun Wu sat down and asked, "His Royal Highness should have something to discuss with me on board."

This guy still has a brain, and the two of them speak Da Ming, and the king can't understand.

"Prime Minister Sun, how long have you been the Prime Minister of the Malacca Kingdom?"

"I have been a minister for more than [-] years, and I have been the Prime Minister of Malacca for more than ten years."

"You want to be my Ming's official."

The suddenly thrown olive branch caught Sun Hu a little by surprise, and a scheming person would not easily express his thoughts.

"Your Highness is joking."

Zhu Zhanchang leaned on the railing and looked at the lively Temasek and said bluntly: "Temasek is the only way for us to go to the Western Ocean, but pirates and robbers are rampant here. Such an unsafe place that we must pass through makes us even more anxious. For worry."

"His Royal Highness Zhujiang County, since Chen Zuyi was taken back to Daming by His Excellency Zheng He, the surrounding pirates have never dared to disrespect Daming's ships."

"Now that Daming has opened the sea ban, it is beneficial to the countries of the South Seas, but no one can guarantee that the pirates will not loot my Daming's ships. I want to discuss a business with the Prime Minister."

"Your Highness, please speak."

"Sell Temasek to me Daming."

"Ah?" Sun Hu's face turned cold for a moment. He thought that a little highness like Zhu Zhanchang would be fooled.

"His Royal Highness, although Malacca is a small country, but the land is handed down from the ancestors, how can it be easily sold."

"If we don't sell Temasek, then we Daming will not do business with the Kingdom of Malacca." Zhu Zhanchang's attitude was firm.

If they do business with other surrounding countries, they will not do business with them. Everyone knows how much development can be brought about by doing business with Daming. What if they are the only ones left behind.

Sun Hu argued, "Your Highness, our kingdom of Malacca is on both sides of the strait. In the future, there will be merchant ships from Daming crossing the strait, and we are all willing to escort them. Daming and the kingdom of Malacca have always been friendly. Your Excellency Zheng He has passed through Malacca many times. I hope Your Highness For the sake of the long-term friendship between our two countries."

"I have already ordered people to ask Chen Zuli and Bo Fang, and I will warn them head-on. I believe that where the warships of the Malacca Kingdom can protect our warships, so can our warships."

Zhu Zhanchang had to win Temasek for the benefit of Daming, even if he bullied others, and you were just defeated by Zheng He.

"His Royal Highness, Temasek is a part of our country, and I hope Your Highness will forgive me." The Prime Minister, Sun Hu, is still doing his duty.

"Well, we will give you a lot of gold and silver to buy Temasek, and then you don't have to do anything. Ten percent of Temasek's annual tax revenue will be charged into your treasury. In one year, the increased tax revenue will be much higher than your original."

Seeing his firm attitude, Zhu Zhanchang lowered the conditions appropriately.

The place where you want others is still the most prosperous place. How could they agree to say it casually? The worst result is to win the war, but now the war in Jiaozhi is dragging on.

If you fight a war, you will have to spend money and you will die. It is naturally better if it can be resolved peacefully.

Sun Hu was always smiling, but he was very firm about selling Temasek.

When Zhu Zhanchang saw his attitude, he knew that it was definitely over, and he made plans in his heart. When the matter of Jiaozhi was almost over, he could only fight directly.

"Your Highness, I feel sick in my stomach today, can I go first..."

Zhu Zhanchang waved his hand to let him go to the toilet on the warship.

When Zhu Zhanchang was in distress, the little king of the Malacca Kingdom saw Sun Wu leave, and suddenly said to Zhu Zhanchang: "His Royal Highness Zhujiang County, I am willing to sell Temasek to you."

The sudden change made Zhu Zhanchang stunned: "Do you understand Daming?"

"I will listen to Sun Wu and other officials all the year round."

It seems that he has been forbearing for a long time, and his brain is also very smart, and he has learned Da Ming dialect without teaching.

"You are willing to sell Temasek to me, but are you the master?" Looking at the panicked young man in front of him, Zhu Zhanchang asked lightly. Obviously, Sun Wu is the master of their domestic affairs, not his little king. .

"His Royal Highness, you helped me kill Sun Wu, not to mention selling Temasek to you, even if it was given to you."

Zhu Zhanchang smiled knowingly: "Oh? Really?"

"His Royal Highness, you help me, you are my benefactor, Chen Zuli is my uncle, as long as you help me create opportunities."

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(End of this chapter)