The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 398 Chaos in Southeast Asia
In recent decades, the attitude of the indigenous people of Southeast Asia towards the Han people has changed several times.

At first, it was admiration. As people from the Celestial Empire, we are looked up to wherever we go.

In particular, the Han people not only possess wealth and knowledge, but are also superior to them in appearance.

He was taller and stronger than them, and more handsome than them...

No matter how they compare themselves, they feel ashamed.

So when facing the Han people, they feel both admiration and inferiority.

The first change was after the Ming Dynasty banned maritime trade, when they found that these Han people seemed to have lost their protection.

The original admiration turned into covetousness, and the original inferiority complex turned into extreme hatred.

But before they could take action, the Ming Dynasty lifted the maritime ban and returned to Southeast Asia.

He destroyed Luzon in one fell swoop and established the State of Chu.

They then occupied Temasek Island and controlled the Strait of Malacca.

The natives of Southeast Asia were intimidated by the powerful national strength of the Ming Dynasty and had to put away their evil intentions and become docile sheep again.

Especially Zhu Chong's killing spree in Southeast Asia made these natives tremble with fear.

But some little thoughts, once they arise, are difficult to disappear.

For example, covetousness.

In the past, they just envied the wealth of the Han people in Southeast Asia and had no other thoughts.

It’s different now. They had coveted it before, but it was suppressed.

But once this thought arises, it will pop up from time to time and indulge in self-indulgence.

These Han people possess a huge amount of wealth. It would be great if we could snatch it all away.

The more you think, the more your thoughts will change.

They actually came up with the idea of ​​plundering and thought that this method would make them rich.

Later, their thoughts changed again. They thought that the wealth controlled by the Han people should have belonged to us, but was taken away by the Han people.

We are just taking back what belongs to us.

When the whole society falls into this kind of mood, things become dangerous.

It’s just that the Ming Dynasty was too powerful, so they could only hide in dark corners and fantasize.

When they really met the Han people, they were even more humble than before.

This gap between reality and fantasy makes them live in a distortion.

Once the opportunity arises, this distortion will turn into horrific violence.

Soon the opportunity came again. Because of the Temasek Incident, the Ming court began to dislike the Nanyang clans and no longer protected them.

So that kind of morbid psychology began to go to extremes.

Until the fuse was lit, Nanyang was detonated.

The natives, who used to cower in front of the Han people, now bared their fangs and took to the streets with their farm tools and kitchen utensils.

He unleashed his brutality on all Han people he saw.

At first they were cautious and prepared to escape at any time.

One reason is that they were afraid of Ming Dynasty interference.

Secondly, the Han people in Southeast Asia are also very strong. If they unite to resist, it is hard to say who will win or lose.

They soon discovered that Temasek had not made any response.

The Han Chinese in Southeast Asia seem to have no sense of forming a group at all.

Those big families who should have taken the lead either fled or closed their doors and tried to resist behind high walls.

The Han people were leaderless and could only be slaughtered unilaterally.

After they killed the civilians, they turned around and easily broke into the mansions of the wealthy families.

At this moment, the indigenous people discovered that the Han people were so weak, not even as good as lambs in front of us.

Some people even had the idea that the Ming army might not be as powerful as imagined.

We were just scared before.

This idea made the natives even more excited and more unscrupulous.

Putting aside all worries, the massacre spread to every corner of Southeast Asia.

The Han people in Southeast Asia cried out to heaven and earth for help but got no response.

At first they prayed that the big tribes would stand up and lead everyone in the resistance.

Then we discovered that those big families, who usually enjoyed everyone's offerings, had simply abandoned us.

They hoped that the imperial court would come to rescue them, but the imperial court was far away.

There was no choice but to hide everywhere.
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What were the Temasek Governorate and the Nanyang Fleet doing?

They did nothing.

Someone went to the Nanyang Fleet to ask for help, but Guo Ying said with embarrassment:

"I also want to protect everyone, but without the imperial court's order, I can't move a single ship."

"If I forcefully mobilize the troops, it will be a grave sin against the Yi San tribe. I hope you can understand me."

"But don't worry, I have sent people to Luoyang to ask for permission. As soon as the imperial decree arrives, I will dispatch troops immediately."

He was telling the truth. The imperial court had very strict control over military power.

Apart from daily training, anyone who mobilizes more than 50 troops without authorization will be dismissed.

Anyone who mobilizes an army of 100 men without authorization will be punished by death.

Mobilizing the army to start a war without authorization is tantamount to treason and the extermination of three clans.

Unless the natives of Southeast Asia are blind and take the initiative to attack the Ming territory, such as Temasek Island.

Only then can he send troops in the name of defending his country.

But it is obvious that the indigenous forces have not yet completely lost their minds and it is impossible for them to directly bare their fangs against Da Mingliang.

The South China Sea Fleet could only watch and do nothing.

It is impossible for Guo Ying to ignore the three tribes and not save others.

Those who seek help also know this truth and can only seek help elsewhere helplessly.

After sending away the people who came for help, Guo Ying let out a long sigh. It was really a torment for him to watch the Han people being slaughtered and do nothing but watch.

However, when I thought about the subsequent plans, that little bit of melancholy disappeared instantly.

A great division.

The time has finally come.

With his achievements, a marquisate is inevitable.

A true prince never thought that one day he would be able to touch this position.

In the future, when I go to the underworld, I will have the face to meet my ancestors.
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The threshold of the Governor's House in Temasek was almost broken down by people seeking help.

When Fu An heard this information for the first time, he was stunned. He couldn't believe that the natives dared to do this.

After accepting the reality, he panicked and immediately ordered martial law in Temasek.

As for sending troops to protect everyone, he said there was no way.

The Temasek Governor's Office only has administrative power but no military power, so he is powerless.

Besides, he had no right to declare war on the vassal states.

Faced with people asking for help, he could only helplessly say that he would immediately report the matter to the court.

There was also nothing wrong with what he said. The Governor's Office in Temasek did not have military power.

There were only a few thousand police officers to maintain law and order, and most of the weapons they carried were punishment sticks, with only a few swords.

It is indeed a bit difficult to rely on them to protect the Han people in Southeast Asia.

However, after sending away the people who came for help, Fu An's expression changed drastically, from fear and helplessness to one of wisdom and control.

I strolled to the small garden and met Jia Siyi here.

Jia Siyi smiled and said, "Governor Fu's performance was beyond my expectation. He turned a blind eye to the killing of Han people."

Fu An said inconspicuously: "It's not that I'm indifferent, but sacrifices are inevitable for the sake of national interests."

"If one day the court needs me to sacrifice, I am willing to die."

"Haha... Governor Fu is truly loyal to his country. I admire him." Jia Siyi said he admired him, but in fact he didn't believe it at all.

I was still muttering in my heart, he is indeed a scholar, his lies sound like the truth.

However, he didn't know that Fu An really practiced what he preached.

At least he did it in his previous life, and he did not betray the Ming Dynasty even when facing the butcher's knife.

Fu An is not someone who would allow himself to be bullied without knowing how to fight back. Facing Jia Siyi's ridicule, he immediately fought back:

"Hey, what kind of person is Chen Bandu?"

"When he was planning the Nanyang plan, didn't he consider these innocent people?"

Jia Siyi said without hesitation: "Chen Bandu is naturally a loyal minister of the Ming Dynasty. In his mind, there is only the Ming Dynasty and nothing else."

“Although the Nanyang Plan will lead to the sacrifice of some innocent people, more people will benefit from it…”

Having said this he suddenly stopped, having realized that he had been set up.

You just said that I was not a gentleman because I watched innocent people being killed.

Then isn’t Chen Bandu, the person who formulated this plan, the number one hypocrite?

It’s not that he was slow to react or anything, but Fu An set up a trap with Chen Jingke.

As a capable general of the Chen faction, any hesitation on the part of Jia Siyi's part would be a sign of disloyalty to his identity.

It turned out that he was worthy of his identity and answered subconsciously.

After he said this, he realized that he had been outmaneuvered.

After figuring it all out, he shook his head and laughed, "Governor Fu really never holds a grudge overnight."

Fu An didn't really want to fall out with the other party, and he didn't want to offend Chen Jingke.

Show your fangs a little bit to tell the other party that you are not easy to bully, and then quit while you are ahead.

"Haha... just kidding. Actually, I have admired Chen Bandu for a long time."

"If it weren't for his reforms, I wouldn't be where I am today." "Before I left Beijing for my new post, I had the honor of studying with him for some time, and I benefited a lot."

Jia Siyi said admiringly: "Chen Bandu's wisdom is as deep as the ocean. If I can get a drop of water from it, I will benefit from it for the rest of my life."

"It's a pity that I'm stupid. I didn't learn much from him even though I had the good fortune to study with him a few times."

"But my son is more motivated than me. He is studying at Luoxia Academy. He will definitely surpass me in future achievements."

Fu An did not doubt this. The Jinyiwei was different from other departments. They trusted their own people more.

Positions can be hereditary to a certain extent.

If the father is a Jinyiwei, the son can enter first.

The father is a minor flag officer, and as long as the son is not stupid, he can take over his position after working for a few years.

As long as Jia Siyi can work smoothly until retirement, his son will also be given priority for promotion when he joins the Jinyiwei.

Moreover, he has made great contributions to the current Nanyang plan.

This achievement can also be passed on to future generations.

In addition, with Chen Jingke as his backer, as long as his son is not stupid, it will not be a big problem for him to become a centurion.

The question is whether he is willing to let his son continue to serve as a Jinyiwei.

After all, although the Jinyiwei are powerful, their reputation is too bad. One day they might be blamed and have their property confiscated and their family exterminated.

Just as he thought of this, he heard Jia Siyi say with regret: "Chen Bandu said that my child has some talent and is suitable for studying science."

"So I plan to take him in as my apprentice and have him study hard in the academy. I'm afraid he won't have the chance to become an official."

"Alas, pity me, there is no one to take over."

Fu An: ???
Look at what you are saying, is it human language? Why do I feel like hitting someone?

Although no one knows the full picture of science, Chen Jingke's several actions have made the world know that it is an extremely profound subject.

It can turn decay into magic and create all kinds of incredible tools.

When a technology reaches a level close to the Tao, no one dares to underestimate it.

Besides, who is Chen Jingke? It would not be easy for his disciples to become officials.

This is what it means to win at the starting line.

This is not regret on your part, it's obvious that you're here to show off.

The most infuriating thing is that he still had to congratulate even though he knew this.

Not to mention how uncomfortable I feel.

However, because they both had a connection with Chen Jingke, after this conversation, their wariness of each other was reduced a lot.

Then we talked about the future of Nanyang.

Fu An had a fierce look on his face: "We must eradicate all evil, and this time we must clean up Nanyang thoroughly."

"Whether they are indigenous forces or pagans, they must all be eliminated."

"Only in this way can Nanyang be completely transformed into a part of the Ming Dynasty."

Jia Siyi was no longer surprised by his radicalism.

Before he came, he knew that although Governor Fu was born into a scholarly family, he was not pedantic at all.

On the contrary, it is a radical faction.

Not long after he took office, he went to Goryeo with the team and participated in the entire plan to destroy Goryeo.

Later, he continued to work in the Honglu Temple and had a very tough attitude towards foreign countries.

He also helped the crown prince improve the foreign-related etiquette system.

It is said that the reason why he defeated his competitors to become the Governor of Temasek was because of his outstanding foreign affairs experience.

To be honest, the court's plan to clear the South Seas is a bit inconsistent with Confucian "ritual".

But Fu An was very supportive and personally took care of all the subsequent steps.

He played a vital role in the smooth progress of the Nanyang Plan.

Therefore, Jia Siyi did not find it strange at all when he heard his murderous remarks.

However, he also had his own concerns: "I am not afraid that they will gather to fight against the Ming Dynasty, but I am afraid that these natives will escape into the mountains and forests and send troops to harass us from time to time."

The reason why the imperial court has not been able to pacify Yunnan for so many years and why the southwest is still adopting the vassal system is because of this reason.

If the natives of Southeast Asia did the same thing, it would be a big problem.

Fu An said, "It's different. With the strength of the Ming Dynasty, if we really made up our minds to do it regardless of the cost, the southwest would have been pacified long ago."

"The reason why it has not been resolved is not because of a lack of ability, but because of a lack of need."

Although the Ming Dynasty was strong, it also had to face many problems, so there was no need to spend too much energy in the southwest.

It is best to adopt a policy of education, slowly infiltrate, and achieve governance at the lowest cost.

"Nanyang is different. In the future, this place will be divided into different kingdoms."

"The fiefdoms of those princes are not too big, and there are few things they need to deal with, so they have the energy to fight a war of attrition with the natives."

"Marquis Xiping's achievements in Yunnan are the best proof of this."

"Besides, the pressure from the natives can also prevent the kings from becoming corrupt too early."

"So I think the natives' escape into the mountains is a good thing in the short term."

"But the prerequisite is that the imperial court must take action to eliminate all the major forces among the natives."

“And this is also one of the core tasks of our Nanyang Plan.”

"You Jinyiwei must also be dispatched to investigate every major force. Don't leave any out."

"We will also need to send informants widely to keep abreast of the natives' movements."

"Once we find any signs of them banding together, we will promptly inform the other kings and have them send troops to suppress them."

There was a hint of surprise in Jia Siyi's eyes. These words were very similar to what Chen Bandu said.

When he came here to take up the post, Chen Jingke had a specific talk with him.

It discussed how to deal with the escaped natives.

Chen Jingke's words and Fu An's opinions are similar in nature.

Generally speaking, the natives cannot amount to anything, and their existence can also prevent the princes from slacking off.

Once the princes have solved the problem of the natives, the country will be almost stable.

The Ming Dynasty could also take advantage of the hidden dangers of the natives to strengthen its leadership over the vassal states.

It can be said that one stone kills two birds with one stone.

It is really surprising that Fu An has such insight.

No wonder Tan Ban Du chose him to be the Governor of Temasek.

Thinking of this, he decided to give Fu An a good deal. After returning, he wrote today's conversation in a secret letter and sent it back to Luoyang.

He had not yet told anyone that he had written such a letter.

Telling others now would be considered selling out, which would be considered inferior.

When Fu An becomes really rich in the future, there will naturally be a way to let him know.

By that time, this favor will be taken back a thousandfold.
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Faced with the massacre of Han people by the natives of Southeast Asia, a force took action.

That is the State of Chu.

Xu Chailao returned to Southeast Asia last year, but he did not serve as the prime minister of the State of Chu. Instead, he became the chief of staff of the King of Chu, Zhu Zhen.

His status is somewhat similar to that of Chen Jingke in the Ming Dynasty.

The first thing he did after taking office was to ask Zhu Zhen to prepare for the impending turmoil.

"It is better to help people in need than to add icing on the cake. In times of turmoil, even if the king just speaks out, he can gain huge influence."

"If you send troops to protect some of the Han people, the Han people in Southeast Asia will be grateful to the king for his kindness."

"Then Your Majesty will become the most prestigious person in Nanyang, and Chu will become a place that the Han people in Nanyang yearn for."

"Even if the kingdoms are divided into different vassal states in the future, Chu will still be the leader among the nations in Southeast Asia."

Zhu Zhen naturally supported this plan very much.

What’s wrong with everyone who hasn’t achieved anything big?

There was really nothing he could do about the land area; he didn't dare to cross the border drawn by the Ming Dynasty at will.

But there is always something we can do to influence it.

These things will be recorded in history.

But he also had concerns: "We only have 20,000 troops, and it is impossible to go to war with all the natives in Southeast Asia."

"What does Mr. Xu think we should do?"

Xu Chai Lao said: "It's very simple. First, send a note to the vassal forces, telling them not to massacre the Han people."

"They will definitely not listen... At this time, the king can choose an enemy that is neither strong nor weak to attack."

Zhu Zhen blurted out: "Sulu Kingdom."

The full name of Sulu State is Sultanate of Sulu, which was a newly established country a few years ago.

Just by hearing the word Sudan, you can tell that it is an Islamic country.

It is located on the Sulu Islands south of the Chu State, right between Temasek and the Chu State.

Zhu Zhen had long been unhappy with them because they had different beliefs and ethnic groups.

The key point is, I cannot allow others to sleep soundly next to my bed.

Although my father did not assign the Sulu Islands to me, it does not prevent me from wanting to control it.

At least we can't let this place be occupied by foreigners.

It’s just that I never had the opportunity before, and this time I finally have a suitable excuse.

Xu Chai Lao also smiled and said, "Your Majesty is wise. I also think that attacking Sulu is the most appropriate."

"If you destroy the Sulu Kingdom and save the Han Chinese people there from disaster, the people will surely be grateful for your kindness, Your Majesty."

"No matter who the imperial court grants the land to in the future, he will have to rely on the king after what happened now."

So the excited Zhu Zhen assembled a large army, and after the Sulu Kingdom attacked the Han people, he personally led the army to rescue the Han people.

(End of this chapter)