In July of the third year of Yongle, Zheng He's fleet set off from Taicang, Jiangsu, passed through Fujian and other provinces along the way, and arrived at the first stop of the voyage in August, Zhancheng.

During the Han Dynasty, Champa was once under the rule of the Central Plains and belonged to Jiaozhou. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Han dynasty declined, and Annam took the opportunity to become independent and changed its name to Linyi State.

After passing through the Sui, Tang and Song dynasties, the Yuan Dynasty was broken by the Mongolian cavalry and paid tribute to the Yuan Dynasty. Kublai Khan, the ancestor of the Yuan dynasty, set up Xingzhongshu Province in Zhancheng and sent officials, and Zhancheng was nominally included in the territory of the Yuan Dynasty. The Yuan was replaced by the Ming Dynasty, and the city was changed to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty.

Historically, Champa had a glorious period, once defeating countries such as Annam and Chenla, and occupying a dominant position in Southeast Asia.

With the passage of time, the ruling class did not want to make progress, and the continuous wars with its neighbors exacerbated the decline of the city. It wasn't until the capital was captured by Annam that the aura that shrouded Champa finally became dim.

Soon, Champa became a piece of fat in the eyes of the surrounding countries, and both kings and chiefs wanted to come up and take a bite.

During the Jianwen period, the Hu clan of Annam-usurped-power, taking advantage of the internal struggle of the Ming Dynasty - the emperor - power, the army had no time to look south, and sent troops to capture the two states of Gudong and Gulei in the city of Zhancheng. The Champa army was defeated, and after the capital was occupied by Annam and forced to move the capital, the territory shrank again.

If the people of Annam see that it is good, it will not attract the behemoth of the Ming Dynasty army, and it is only strange that Annam was carried away by the victory, and was easily raised by the land and wealth in his hands, and even started the idea of the Ming Dynasty, once invaded Guangxi and Yunnan, attacked the Tusi head of the Ming Dynasty, and plundered the population and livestock on a large scale, until he was ruthless by the army of Qianning Hou Musheng, and he was honest for a while.

But after tasting the sweetness, I will not completely extinguish my mind after all.

From the fourth year of Jianwen to the third year of Yongle, Annan's harassment of the Ming Dynasty's borders never stopped, and the intrusion on neighboring countries also intensified. The one who suffered the most was Champa.

For Annan, the Ming Dynasty was a fierce tiger, and it was the limit to tease the tiger's whiskers a few times while the tiger was napping. If you get cheap, you will earn it, and if you are taught a lesson by the tiger, you will be unlucky.

Champa is different. In the eyes of the people of Annan, Champa is a local dog with teeth extracted, even if he is bullied to the head, he will howl a few more times.

As a result, the Annan people, who were beaten by the Ming army, kept looking for balance from the Cham people.

The king of Champah, Jaya Sanghabrama V, knew that he was not an opponent of the Annam Hu clan, and after discussing with the ministers, he decided to file a complaint with the Ming Dynasty. Champa is not Annan's opponent, but in front of Daming, Annan is still a scumbag, and he has to be beaten down in a few strokes.

Jaya Sanghabrama V and his ministers said that it doesn't matter if Champa can't beat Annam, but Champa has backers and thighs!

As long as the Ming Dynasty is willing to send troops, it will not be a problem to destroy Annan.

At that time, look at how arrogant Hu is still there!

After making up his mind, the Jaya Sangha Vamana V told the envoys who occupied the city to pay tribute, in order to successfully sue him, in front of the Ming Dynasty Emperor and the civil and military forces, he could cry as much as he could, it didn't matter if he sat on the ground and rolled on his thighs, he didn't have to be afraid of losing face, compared with hugging the thighs of the Ming Dynasty and asking the Ming Dynasty to send troops to teach Annan a lesson, what is it to lose some face!

The envoys of Champa patted their chests and assured the Jaya Sanghabrama V that they would complete this arduous mission.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, the minister will definitely live up to his mission!"

The king of Champa personally saw off the envoys, looked at the back of the envoys in the distance, and suggested with his eyes.

Whether you can hold the thighs of the Ming Dynasty tightly, and whether you can regain the land occupied by Annan, it all depends on this trip.

The king of Champa should be glad that he had good luck, the Hu clan destroyed the king of Annam, usurped the power and seized the throne, but only omitted the king's relative Chen Tianping, and there were ministers loyal to the Chen family who took the first step to complain to the Ming Dynasty emperor, and Zhu Di had already paid attention to the king of the Hu clan who dared to deceive and obtain the canonization. There was also a local official in Liangzhou who was bullied by Annan, which deepened Zhu Di's dislike of Annan Hu.

With Zhu Di's character, it would be good not to bully his neighbors, and the neighbors dared to trouble him, digging shovels and pulling garlic on his one-third of an acre of land, which was 100% itchy and wanted to be beaten.

Who dared to provoke him, jumped in front of him and shouted, "You have the ability to beat me."

Zhu Di absolutely didn't say a word, he didn't use his fists, he just pulled out the knife and put it on.

The neighbors to the north are stronger, and since the time of Zhu Yuanzhang, they have been entangled with the Ming Dynasty over the issue of homestead ownership.

Zhu Yuanzhang was born in poverty, and he emphasized that it is not easy to create today's family business, and future generations must cherish it. Dare to hit the idea of his territory, no matter who it is, pick up his arm and copy the guy, and don't smash the other party's head and break the bloodstream.

Zhu Di not only inherited Zhu Yuanzhang's fine tradition of being diligent and thrifty, but also boldly innovated and opened up new ideas.

Throttling is too conservative and can only be kept. If you want to go further on your father's achievements and create a foundation for the world, you must open source!

The more money, the better, and the bigger the territory, the better.

With the existence of the variable of Meng, not only Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui are full of yearning for the overseas world, but the Yongle Emperor also has plans to expand the homestead.

Zhu Di wanted to change the map of the Ming Dynasty and expand the scope, but the Ghost Lichi of Tatar and Mahamu of Warat could no longer sleep steadily, and they were forced to move in three days. Uliangha and the attached savage Jurchen did not dare to think of any other thoughts.

What else can you do if you are not honest?

Emperor Yongle is the best at preemptive strikes, and no one wants to stay at home well, so he was beaten by Zhu Di, who came to the door.

Similarly, the purpose of Zheng He's fleet to the West was no longer just to broadcast friendship, but to send money by the way, and deterrence and profit became the supreme purpose of this mixed fleet.

If Annan Hu was smart, he should realize his mistake in advance and ask the Ming Dynasty for his guilt.

Stubborn to the end, refusing to admit mistakes, the consequences are very simple, the choice is the same. If you are disabled, you will not be responsible for the medical expenses, and you will not be buried if you are killed.

Ruan Jingzhen and others who paid tribute had been sitting on a cold bench in Nanjing, and they had repeatedly asked to see Emperor Yongle to no avail, and they were ridiculed by Prince Chen and the envoys of Zhancheng, and they were so angry that they gritted their teeth, and they could only endure it.

Ruan Jingzhen knew that if he couldn't see the great tomorrow, all his previous efforts would be in vain. Once the Ming Dynasty sends troops, Annan will inevitably face a catastrophe. Thinking of King Hu's actions, Ruan Jingzhen not only had a headache, but also a pain in his liver.

The frog at the bottom of the well is talking about this kind of person. Delusional procrastination, fooling the past with a few nice words, daydreaming!

The envoys of Annam worked hard in the city of Nanjing, and Zheng He's fleet had arrived in the city.

The tonnage of the treasure ships that Zheng He and Wang Jinghong rode on was too large, and the harbor of Zhancheng was too small to dock, so they could only send warships and merchant ships to negotiate and convey the will of the great emperor.

Upon learning of the arrival of the Ming Dynasty ship, the king of Champah, Jaya Sanghabmana V, jumped three feet high with joy. Without waiting for the Ming envoys to go ashore, he led the ministers and powerful chieftains to meet them in person at the harbor.

In the hazy morning mist, the fleet on the sea seems to have no end in sight. The two treasure ships guarded in the center are as majestic and majestic as giant mountains rising from the sea.

The drums sounded, and the Ming army on the ship stood on a high place, waving the colorful flags in their hands.

The envoy's order spread outward from the center of the fleet.

The sound of drums, horns, and the rustle of signal flags breaking through the sea breeze were crocheted into a shocking picture that shook the hearts of Jaya Sangha Vamana V and others standing on the shore.

There were already many people kneeling on the ground by the harbor, chanting words in their mouths. The strength of the Ming Dynasty has long been heard of by the people of Zhancheng, but they are still shocked to see such a huge fleet.

With the departure of Zheng He's fleet, the Ming began to show its strength to the whole world, and Zhancheng was not the first Fanbang to bow to the feet of the Ming Dynasty, let alone the last.

"The subordinate is the lord of the city, please see the angel of the kingdom."

Recovering from the shock, Jaya Sanghabrama V stepped forward and raised his voice, and his voice came far away.

Jaya Sanghabrama V could speak Chinese, but in a somewhat strange tone. In the various states that paid tribute to the Ming Dynasty, the royal ministers could more or less hear and hear Chinese, such as Prince Chen of Annam, in addition to being able to speak, there was no problem in reading and writing.

The treasure ship was still some distance from the harbor, and when he heard the report, Zheng He discussed it with Wang Jinghong, and instead of getting off the ship, he put down the boat and asked the Jaya Sangha Vamana V and others to board the ship.

"I am asking the king of Champa to board the ship."

Without hesitation, after conveying Zheng He's intentions, the Jaya Sangha V, with several guards and two of the most powerful chiefs, boarded the wooden boat that came to pick up the people.

As the wooden boats weaved through the warships and merchant ships, the Jaya Sanghabrama V raised his head, flanked by huge hulls, and when he looked up, he could see the Ming army in vermilion jackets, the swarthy and strong sailors, and the guns loaded on the warship.

The pitch-black muzzle of the cannon opened, as if it could devour everything in heaven and earth at any time.

The boat approached the treasure ship, and the hanging basket was lowered on the side of the ship, and the king of Champa and the two chiefs craned their necks, their eyes wide and their mouths wide open.

The treasure ship gave them no longer just shock, but also horror and fear.

"Please."

The interpreter asked the king of Champa to board the ship first, and looking at the appearance of Jaya Sanghabrama V, he was very skeptical that if he did not speak, these Champa people would have been standing on the wooden boat in a daze.

"Ah, yes, yes."

The Cham people on the boat finally came to their senses, their hearts palpitated, fearful, uneasy, and all kinds of emotions almost made them unable to grasp the hemp rope, until they stood on the huge deck, their legs still shaking.

Under the ship, you can only see the kui wei of the hull, and when you get to the ship, you can see the whole picture of the treasure ship.

Is this really a ship?

Once again, Jaya Sanghabrama V was dumbfounded. The palace where he lives is probably not as good as this Ming Dynasty sea ship.

Ship towers, decks, towering masts. Occupy the power of the city and the whole country, and it is estimated that it will not even be able to build a rudder.

The Jaya Sangha Vamana V was a little uncomfortable, but when he saw Zheng He, who was wearing a round-necked python suit and a smile, all emotions were replaced by excitement.

He sent people to complain to the Great Tomorrow, looking forward to the arrival of the Ming army day and night, for what? Isn't it just a lesson, and the Annan Hu clan who wants to bully themselves when they seize the opportunity?

The stronger the strength of the Ming Dynasty, the more powerful the combat effectiveness of the Ming army, the greater his chance of revenge. Instead of being untimely jealous and sour, it is important to take the opportunity to firmly hold the thighs of the Ming Dynasty.

As for whether the Ming Dynasty will go back to Champa after cleaning up Annam, Jaya Sangha Varman V is very single, anyway, it hasn't been long since the Yuan Dynasty set up Xingzhongshu Province in Champong, even if it is nominally included in the Ming Dynasty. With today's Zhancheng, it may be a good thing that it is really under the jurisdiction of the Ming Dynasty.

It is good to enjoy the shade under the big tree, and dare to occupy the city, which is against the Ming Dynasty. What is the Annan Hu clan, Zhenla, Siam, one counts as one, see who dares to bully him?

In his conversations with Zheng He, he said that Champa admired the Ming Dynasty and supported the Ming Dynasty, and he was willing to become a vassal of the Ming Dynasty and pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty every year.

After expressing his loyalty, he saw that the time was almost over, and he began to sue again.

Annan Hu is not a thing, he bullied people when he saw the sky, and he also beat the idea of the Ming Dynasty, so he asked the envoy of the country to see clearly, and he must teach the bold Hu a lesson.

"The subordinates have been bullied and humiliated, and they ask the kingdom to be the master."

Zheng He comforted the king of Champa and, in accordance with the edict of the Son of Heaven, rewarded the king of Jaya Sanghabrama V with a gold seal and money, silk and other things, and the chiefs and ministers who were waiting in the harbor also received their own rewards, which were brought back by the king of Champa.

When sending Jaya Sangha Varman V away, Zheng He gave permission to say that what Annan had done, the Ming Dynasty Emperor had already known, and he would definitely be the master of the city. The specific time and form will be decided, it only depends on whether Hu's head can turn the corner.

"The lord of the country can make the army work hard, drill, and practice, and it will be of great use in the future."

As soon as this remark came out, the king of Champa was very excited, and the ministers and chieftains of Champa were even more excited.

A small sample of Annan, the good days are finally coming to an end!

Zheng He's fleet docked in Champa for several days, during which merchant ships took turns to trade with the locals with their cargo. Porcelain, silk, cloth and various Ming products opened the eyes of the people of Champa. In the past, it was not without a caravan from the Ming Dynasty coming, but it was the first time that such a large number of transactions had been made.

As more and more Champs came to trade, the news that the Ming Dynasty needed a large amount of timber also spread.

Ding Qianhu did not order the landing, but only handed over some of the goods to the merchants who landed on the shore to sell on their behalf, in exchange for gold, silver and grain.

According to Meng's instructions, these businesses were only incidental, and the main purpose of his trip was to find all kinds of ores and medicines that could treat malaria and prevent miasma.

Before the fleet set sail, Meng learned that the imperial court had the intention of increasing troops to Yunnan and Guangxi, and it is not difficult to infer that this move had a great deal to do with Annam.

Historically, the Ming army that attacked Annam lost no less than the number of dead and wounded in battle due to illness. For this reason, medicines are very important.

Meng didn't remember much about the drugs related to this, but he was very impressed by quinine, that is, cinchona cream.

Where cinchona cream originates, Meng is not clear. He only remembered that later Indonesia, now Java, had cinchona. It is not known whether it was already there or whether it flowed in from elsewhere.

In any case, Zheng He's fleet will definitely pass through Java, and it is always right to try to find one.

The maritime trade of the Song and Yuan dynasties was developed, and the footprints of the Chinese could be found in Java and other places.

When Ding Qianhu set off, Meng repeatedly explained that if he could, he would try to get in touch with these people.

"This is for the convenience of trading and saves the trouble of communicating with the locals."

After all, the languages of each state are different, and the interpretation on board is not a panacea, and it is always convenient to have these people to help.

Meng didn't want to say more, Ding Qianhu could only press the question for the time being, and everything acted according to Meng's wishes.

The fleet stayed at Champa for several days, lifted anchor and continued on its way.

The king of Champa led his ministers and chieftains to see them off on the shore, and as he watched the fleet go away, tears flowed down his face.

Not sadness, not anger, but agitation and excitement.

The people of Champa believe that soon, the Ming Dynasty will send troops to attack Annam, and when the time comes, there will be revenge and revenge, and the land and wealth that have been robbed will all be snatched back!

In order to further consolidate the relationship with the Ming Dynasty, Jaya Sanghabrama V once again organized an embassy and immediately set out to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty.

The mission sent before has not returned?

It doesn't matter, the more people there are, the more sincere it is.

This trip is also to determine whether the news that the Ming Dynasty needs a large amount of timber is true, if it is something else, the city of Zhancheng can not be taken out, but the timber is completely fine.

There are not many trees near the city, but there are many trees.

Although it is a bit strange for Daming to seek near and far, as long as it can be exchanged for real money, silver, silk and porcelain, who will account so much?

The tributary mission of Champa soon set out, and unlike before, this time, the members of the mission were no longer worried and racking their brains for the complaint, but with the hope of regaining the land and the dream of making a fortune, they led their horses and pulled the carriages, and set out on the journey happily.

Annan also received the news of the arrival of the Ming fleet, and the king and ministers of the Hu clan were ready to greet them, but unexpectedly, Zheng He's fleet had no intention of visiting Annan at all, but hoisted its sails and headed for Java.

What could be more disturbing than "don't say too much and ignore you"?

This is undoubtedly a signal that clearly tells Annan that the Ming Dynasty Emperor is very angry, and the consequences are serious.

Hu was stunned, and Annan's ministers were also panicked, and they finally realized that things were probably going to be big.

At the end of August, Zheng He's fleet arrived in Java.

After the fleet docked, Ding Qianhu led the first batch of people ashore.

The inhabitants of the island, unaware of the origins of this huge fleet, fled one after another.

The more than 100 people who went ashore first also did not know what would happen next.

The sea breeze rose again, and there was a faint smell of blood wafting in the air, Ding Qianhu frowned, and a trace of uneasiness rose in his heart.