Chapter 44: Champa
The information from Jiangnan came to Hebei, and Wang Song, who was taking refuge in the "Humble Garden", couldn't help laughing.
"I didn't expect Yang Mi, and finally called out."
Unlike the Yang Yi Righteous Army in history, which was entrenched in Dongting Lake and was mainly based on water power, today's Yang Yi Righteous Army not only controls far greater than Wang Song's imagination, but also lands and occupies the Xiongcheng Fortress.
"Xianggong, you can still laugh!"
Ma Kuo shook his head and said: "Yang Mi has now developed artillery, earth-shattering thunder, not to mention, the newly created gunpowder is no different from ours. I have to guard against it!"
Wang Song also nodded. I thought that it would be the Jurchens or the Great Song Dynasty court who developed the gunpowder first, but I didn't expect Yang Mi to take the lead. The Song court was turbulent and detached, while the Jurchens were hindered by their vision and narrowly sighted.
Sure enough, it is a master in the folk!
"There's nothing to be anxious about, it's always coming."
This is the wisdom of folk craftsmen, and it is these research spirits that have promoted the development of Chinese civilization. In all dynasties, the contribution of the people in technology is far greater than that of the government and the state.
"Xianggong is a pearl of wisdom in his chest, and it is us laymen who are anxious!"
Yang Zaixing saw that Wang Song was calm and calm, and said self-deprecatingly.
Ma Kuo was also a little relieved, and said with a wry smile:
"Xianggong, it seems that I am a philistine who disturbs myself."
"Ma Xuanzan, it is true that you are worrying about the sky."
Wang Song said: "There is pressure to be motivated, if I wait to rest on my laurels, we will be eliminated in the future!"
The world is constantly changing, and it's easier said than done. Only by constantly forging ahead and constantly maintaining its superiority in technology and civilization can the nation have greater living space and flexibility.
"Xianggong, having said that, can we sit idly by and ignore the fierce battle in Jiangnan?"
"Why should we take care of other people's affairs?"
Wang Song shook his head slightly, he didn't bother to care about these things until Yan Yun was restored.
Regardless of the battle between Yang Qibu and the Great Song Dynasty, north of the Yangtze River, he did not plan to mix for the time being. No matter how indiscriminately killed officials, destroyed productivity, and so on, at the very least, they treated the poor well.
According to the current situation, Yang Mi and Zhao Gou are on equal footing, and Yang Mi's righteous army still has a slight upper hand. The hearts of the Song Dynasty fluctuated, and the Yang Yi army won in unity.
"Yang Mi occupies Yangzhou, will our business in Jiangnan be affected?"
At this time, Wang Song ignored the Song Dynasty and cared about Hebei's trade in the south of the Yangtze River. For him, that's all that matters.
After all, behind every war, there is a huge economy to support. How could this war be carried out without mountains of grain in warehouses everywhere and money piled up in warehouses?
"The impact is definitely there, but it's not big overall."
Seeing Wang Song's gaze sweeping over, Huang Xin hurriedly picked up the words in the back.
"Although the canal is blocked in the Yangzhou section, it is completely possible to enter the sea from the Huai River and go to the south of the Yangtze River by sea. The only thing to worry about now is that Yang Qi occupies the mouth of Tongzhou, and if they rob the merchant ships coming and going, it will have an impact on the business in Jiangnan and even overseas. ”
The naval divisions of the Zhongyi Army occupied Shandong and Huaibei, and Mizhou and Dengzhou, as the two major trading ports in the north, also prospered unprecedentedly. In contrast, due to the rise of thieves in the south of the Yangtze River and the growth of Yang Mi, the trade between Mingzhou and Quanzhou and Guangzhou was inevitably affected.
The north and the south have been suppressed and raised, and the development of the north has surpassed that of the south. Any form of trade, both buyers and sellers, is closely related to the stable social order behind the trading place.
Under the rule of Xuanfusi, ironware, ceramics, glass, soap, etc., as well as silk, tea, calligraphy and painting, books, etc., which are inherent in China, have long been famous at home and abroad. In comparison, Jiangnan is much worse.
Wang Song looked at her Huang Xin's face with a sad face, and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Sister Xian, do you have something?"
"Back to Xianggong, a merchant from Bo Ni came to complain, saying that a merchant ship was robbed at sea near Champa, and it was suspected that it was sent by the king of Champang. Merchant ships were hijacked, and overseas merchants were so frightened that the volume of trade was greatly reduced. ”
Huang Xin said in a low voice, feeling quite uneasy in her heart. She was afraid that Wang Song would be furious and come to a crusade, which would make a big fuss.
"Champ?"
Wang Song couldn't help but be stunned. In his previous life, he only knew that Champa was part of Vietnam, and that "Champa rice" was harvested twice a year, and the Great Song Dynasty introduced "Champa rice", thus doubling the rice yield.
In addition, he really didn't know that this Zhancheng dared to openly rob merchant ships, didn't this dismantle his platform?
Cutting off people's financial routes, such as killing their parents, not to mention the fortune of the country.
"This Jiaozhi country is my hometown of China, and this dynasty has made two expeditions, both of which have been in vain. The northern part of Cochin is the Li Dynasty, and the southern part is the Champa Dynasty. Speaking of which, the land of the Li Dynasty is now much larger than that of Zhancheng, and the population is much larger. ”
Ma Kuo's sentence "Jiaozhi country is my Chinese homeland" is in the arms of Wang Song. Thinking of the frequent shouting of this small country in later generations, jumping up and down, Wang Song's anger rose.
"Xianggong, according to the maritime merchants who came and went, after the death of Li Qiande, the emperor of the Li Dynasty, because he had no heirs, he was succeeded by the emperor's nephew Li Yanghuan. Li Yanghuan indulged in women's sex, the national politics were chaotic, the powerful ministers were in charge, the county officials sold their official posts and prisons, bribed the public bank, and thieves rose from all over the country, supporting the army and separating the territory, and fighting with each other. The Li Dynasty's national situation is not as good as before, and it is a good opportunity for our dynasty to use troops. ”
Huang Xin observed the words and looks, saw that Wang Song's face was pale, his eyes were cold, and he subconsciously explained the situation of Jiaozhi.
The use of troops overseas is not just a matter of shaking off the skin. Especially now that the south is still the Great Song Dynasty, if you want to send troops, you can only march along the coastal road.
The Daimyo's Mansion is five or six thousand miles away from Jiaozhi. Even if you want to attack, you have to find a good place to stay.
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Champa seems to be a suitable stronghold.
It just so happened that this time they plundered the sea merchants, which was a good excuse.
"Li Bao is in Taiwan...... Liuqiu, how is the military port being built?"
Almost, the word "Taiwan" blurted out in later generations, and in this era, it was only called Liuqiu, and Taiwan did not become popular.
"Xianggong, the progress is a little slow, but it should be completed by the end of the year."
Wang Song nodded. At this time, neither the Penghu Islands nor Liuqiu were valued and ruled by the Great Song Dynasty, and he could finally take the lead.
"From among the reformed pseudo-Qi soldiers, 30,000 people were selected to go over, and half of the sailors were stationed in Liuqiu, and all the troops worked together to open up Liuqiu. When the time comes, Li Cheng will be sent over. Roads and bridges were built, barren fields were reclaimed, and water conservancy projects were built. ”
Remembering that in history, hundreds of colonists from Europe and the United States were able to build a port or fortress, and the dignified Chinese nation, with its vast land and vast resources, heroic heroes and millions of soldiers, could not be left behind.
In the future, China's tentacles can reach every corner of the world, and where there are Chinese, it will be China's place.
"Xianggong, it's time to meet the envoys of various countries."
Huang Xin reminded in the back.
"I can't imagine that there are so many overseas envoys coming from one of our Xuanfu Divisions."
"Xianggong, this is not surprising, it is not because of the strength of the soldiers."
These envoys from Bo Ni, Zhancheng, Zhenla, and even Dashi may not visit the Song Dynasty, but they will definitely come to Hebei.
As for the specs, they don't care. A reply from the Xuanfu Division is more weighty than that of the Great Song Dynasty.
After all, everyone can see that in today's Hebei, Pingxia destroyed Qi, Yiran and Jin Guo fought against each other, and the prosperity of the soldiers was even better.
All the foreign envoys who had been to Hebei were amazed by the prosperity under the rule of Xuanfu Si. Hebei's prospects are far from being comparable to those of other countries outside Cyprus that only know about killing.
The Chinese civilization is indeed broad and profound, with a long history. In the land of China, there are heroes from time to time. It may sink occasionally, but once it picks up, it will soar into the sky.
"Goryeo and Japan, didn't they send envoys?"
Speaking of Goryeo, Wang Song couldn't help but think of Jin Fushi and others who visited him before. I don't know what this Goryeo ruler is busy with at the moment.
"Japan has always been closed off from foreign countries. Except for some business dealings, there is no contact with me under the Xuanfu Division. There is nothing but the "degree" of the Wa people along the coast. ”
The word "degree" made Huang Xin's face flush and turn her head.
Wang Song was also embarrassed. These Japanese have also put a lot of effort into improving their own genes.
The gunboats of the people of the United States opened up Japan and the Manchus, two Asian countries that were closed to the outside world, and the Manchus ceded land and paid reparations, and Japan sued for peace, and Japan became a world power after strengthening itself and reforming itself.
Now, the Loyal Righteous Army can also have a "Black Ship Incident" and open the door to Japan.
"Goryeo didn't send an envoy, is it really breaking off diplomatic relations with us?"
Since Hwang Shi-sun returned from Goryeo, the two countries have been at odds on the surface. Goryeo did not allow the loyal army to borrow the way, Huang Shishun and others killed Qin Hui, and they knew that they would come to Goryeo.
"Xianggong, news from Goryeo merchants, there was civil strife in Gaoliguo, Xijing Miaoqing faction occupied Xijing to stand on its own, and the king of Goryeo sent the Privy Council Minister Jin Fushi to lead the army to conscript, the two sides fought several battles in Xijing, with countless casualties, and now the battle situation is still unknown."
Huang Shishun, who had been speechless for a long time, joined in at this moment.
has a daughter who dominates the conversation, and he, the father, naturally abdicates and makes way for Xian.
Wang Song nodded slightly. Historically, it seems that the "Battle of Seokae" took place in Goryeo, but I can't imagine that it is still here as promised.
This is good news for China. When the time comes, it will not be so troublesome to attack Goryeo.
"Goryeo let it go first, and then talk about it when they finish fighting."
Wang Song said, but his face became solemn.
"Champa sent an envoy, but Li Chao did not. A projectile rebel against the county dares to despise the mother country so much, new hatred and old hatred, if it is not severely punished, where is the majesty of China?"
In the eighth year of Xining, the Song army went on a southern expedition, and Li Changjie, the general of the Li Dynasty, captured Yongzhou. Li Changjie was furious, slaughtering more than 58,000 soldiers and civilians of the Great Song Dynasty, and killing hundreds of thousands of people in Qin and Lianzhou, capturing the people of Sanzhou and returning to the Li Dynasty.
Such a great shame and a lot of blood debts, if you don't get it back, where will the face of the people be? Were those who died tragically slaughtered in vain?
Ma Kuo saw that Wang Song's brows were furrowed, his face was pale, and he tried to ask.
"Xianggong, are you really planning to use troops against Jiaozhi?"
Summer goes to autumn, and the loyal army is going to go on a northern expedition, and at this time, try not to make extraneous branches.
When using troops overseas, it is inevitable to be distracted.
"Overseas soldiers were used easily, but they were easily brought by the Northern Expedition. Besides, the Jurchens are greatly injured, give them a guts, do they dare to go south? ”
Wang Song sighed leisurely, with a regained confidence on his face.
"Since Zhancheng dares to rob the merchant travelers and cut off my financial route, then I might as well wave my troops to the south first, destroy the city, and take the Li Dynasty directly, and raise the war with war, and be ashamed of the ancestors of Xue!"
Fight for war!
The people in the room all opened their eyes wide and looked at Wang Song in front of them in amazement, as if they didn't know him.
How could the loyal and righteous Wang Xianggong be so iron-blooded and ruthless?
"Don't look at me like this, for the sake of my Chinese people, even if I am infamous through the ages, I, Wang Song, will not hesitate to do it!"