Chapter 45: Champa
"Over the past hundred years, the Li Dynasty has invaded our Cham country many times, so that my Cham people are miserable.
In the fourth year of Qingli, Li Fuma, Taizong of the Li Dynasty, personally conquered the country of Champa. Li Jun won a great victory in Wupu River, killed our Cham King Cha Dou, captured more than 5,000 of our soldiers, slaughtered countless of our soldiers and civilians, smeared the blades with blood, and stuffed corpses all over the field.
Subsequently, Li's army occupied Kungeye, the capital of our Zhanpo country, and captured the wife and daughter of our lord and returned to China. Li Foma asked my imperial concubine Mei Yi to serve, but Mei Yi was so humiliated that she threw herself into the river and died. Li Chao deceived people too much, it can be said that he is not as good as a beast!"
Jaya, who had a grudge against Li Chao, burst into tears at this moment, denouncing Li Chao's heinous crimes.
"Xianggong, this Jaya is in a high position in the city, the king has no heirs, and this Jaya is already the next lord of the country."
Huang Shishun said softly on the side, prompting Wang Song.
"Wang Xianggong, in the first year of Xining, my Champa king Lüdra Varman III hoped to recapture the land of Indra Bura that was invaded by the Li Dynasty, but who knew that it attracted the invasion of the Li Dynasty again, Li Changjie led his troops to break through the Buddha Oath City, the capital of my Champa, and my Champa King Lüdrabrama III was captured. Our Champa country was forced to sign a treaty of loss of power and humiliation of the country, ceded the three states of Dili, Maling, and Buzheng, and redeemed our king. ”
Jaya's description of Champa and the three kingdoms of the later Mekong River valley of the Li Dynasty and Chenla also gave Wang Song a better understanding of the situation in these three kingdoms.
On the one hand, Cham had to resist the southern invasion of the Li Dynasty, and on the other hand, it had to guard against the invasion of the Zhenla people in the south.
The law of the jungle is the norm of this era. Between countries, there are only interests, but no friendship.
"What does the king of your kingdom think, Jaya?"
"Hui Xianggong, I, the Cham King Khali Varman IV, intend to unite the loyal and righteous army and use troops against the Li Dynasty together, and I also ask the prince to send troops there."
With a look of grief and indignation, and tears streaming down his face, he knelt on the ground and kowtowed as he spoke.
"Jaya, the Li Dynasty borders the Great Song Dynasty, why don't you ask the Great Song Dynasty to send troops, but instead go near and far, come to my Hebei, thousands of miles. Isn't it a lot of effort, and there are some pearls secretly invested?"
To tell the truth, Wang Song has no good impression of the country of Champa, completely because this is the hometown of China, and unlike the Li Dynasty, Champa and China are completely different cultures.
Champong was originally Xianglin County in Rinan County, which was placed in the Han Dynasty of China. In 192, the son of Gongcao of Xianglin County, Shi Limo Luo killed the Han people, proclaimed himself king, and founded the city state. The king has sole power. The monarchs who followed him sought to expand northward, and fought frequent wars with the Chinese feudal dynasties that ruled the northern part of Jiaozhi. But from time to time, they also paid tribute to China and conducted trade. In the century, Champa became the main object of the expansion of the Li Dynasty in Jiaozhi.
The language of Champa belongs to the Malayo-Polynesian language family. Influenced by Indian culture, it used the Nantianzhu script, and was introduced from India to Brahmanism and Buddhism, worshipping gods such as Shiva and Vishnu, and adopting a caste system. The introduction of technology from China to build cities, manufacture weapons, and produce products contributed to the development of production. The Champa area produces exotic objects such as ivory, rhino horn, and ebony.
In addition, Champa is located at the key point of China's sea route connecting Southeast Asia and West Asia, and is engaged in maritime transit trade between China and Southeast Asia, India and West Asia, which is very profitable. Therefore, the Cham people were fierce seafarers, which is why they dared to plunder the maritime merchants.
Wang Song was extremely disdainful in his heart. Goryeo and the Li Dynasty shared Chinese culture, and he wanted to completely assimilate and fall under Chinese rule, not to mention a city with a foreign culture.
Hearing Wang Song's question, Yan Ye's face showed embarrassment, and he said with a wry smile: "The loyal and righteous soldiers are powerful in the world, and all countries are subdued. The Jurchens were so fierce that they had to retreat to the north, not daring to go south. How can you not know the country of Champa projectiles. The Heavenly Empire is a kingdom that lives in China and comes to worship in all directions. It is also hoped that Wang Xianggong will send troops to attack the Li Dynasty, and Cham is willing to respond. ”
Before coming to Hebei, he went to Lin'an Mansion in the south of the Yangtze River, and the Great Song Dynasty was too busy to take care of itself, so how could he have the heart to send troops to attack Li
Toward. When he arrived in Hebei, he saw the prosperity of Hebei and learned about the military might of the Loyal and Righteous Army.
"Xianggong, our army is about to go on a northern expedition, and we must not go south to raise troops, so as not to be attacked by the enemy on all sides and miss a major event!"
Ma Kuo hurriedly stood up, wanting to try his best to dissuade Wang Song, lest he be impulsive and his brain was hot, and he immediately sent troops.
"Ma Xuanzan, this is wrong. Cham is my friend of China for generations, and has been bullied by the Li Dynasty. Could it be that I, a big country, can tolerate the arrogance of the Li thief, is it tolerable or unbearable!"
Huang Shishun's righteous words made Jaya grateful, realizing that this person was likely to be Wang Song's future father-in-law, Jaya's eyes turned to Wang Song, and his eyes were full of pleading.
"If the Celestial Empire can help Cham deal with the Li Dynasty, the villains and others will regard China as the suzerain, and the generations will look forward to China. The Li Dynasty is not only the enemy of the Champas, but also the side of the troubles of China, if the Chinese attack the Li Dynasty, the Cham is willing to be the vanguard, the work of dogs and horses!"
Do your best!
Jaya's impatience made Wang Song have a unique idea in his heart. Over the years, there have been many male casualties and a weak army. The Yi dynasty was in the midst of a struggle for hegemony, and the country was in turmoil, very similar to Goryeo.
This is the best time for China's expansion given by God, but it is a pity that the Southern Song Dynasty court did not fight and missed the great opportunity in vain.
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Taking advantage of the opportunity of Zhancheng to come to ask for help, he could send troops to attack the Li Dynasty from south to north without going through Guangxi, which was under the control of the Great Song Dynasty.
In this way, the one-line military tactic of attacking only from the sea was naturally solved, but it was possible to attack from both land and sea, and the probability of victory was greatly increased.
"Envoy Jayazun, now our army and the Great Song Dynasty have nothing to do with each other, one south and one north, so that even if our army wants to attack the Li Dynasty, except for the sea route, there is no foothold on the land. If it is with the help of your country, my loyal army will not bear it. This is a difficult matter. ”
Wang Song's pretended earnest words made Jaya's heart warm. The Celestial Empire is indeed culturally prosperous, and everyone is a sincere gentleman.
"If the Xianggong is the loyal and righteous army's meritorious defeat of the Li Dynasty, Zhancheng can choose a shore as a foothold for the loyal and righteous army, and provide grain and grass baggage. Xianggongda can rest assured!"
Wang Song pretended to be embarrassed and looked at Huang Shishun.
"Director Huang, you see the matter of sending troops to reinforce the city, you ......"
Huang Shishun didn't understand Wang Song's thoughts, and immediately stood up.
"Xianggong, the envoy of Jaya is sincere, and he has come all the way to ask for help, both in public and private, and my loyal and righteous army should help each other. Xianggong can let the sailors of our army send troops south, 10,000 sailors, 10,000 infantry, and 3,000 cavalry, it should not be a problem. ”
Jaya's face turned red. The Heavenly Empire is really a vast land, and there are more than 20,000 soldiers and horses as soon as it is shot, which is almost the sum of all the elites of the Cham Po.
"Wang Xianggong can rest assured! If the army goes, the baggage and grain and grass will be provided by my Cham Po. As long as the loyal and righteous army needs it, I, Champa, will do my best to meet the needs of the loyal and righteous army!"
Wang Song nodded slightly, pretended to groan, and continued to ask.
"If we capture the Li Dynasty and plunder the proceeds, how will you and I divide them?"
Jaya was first taken aback. He never expected that this young prince would be sure to break the Li Dynasty.
Let's hope he's not talking about it.
"If the Li Dynasty is defeated, I Champa only need the land of the old capital Indra Bula, as well as the three states of Lili, Maling, and Buzheng that have been ceded, and the rest of the land will be returned to the Celestial Dynasty. As for the proceeds of plunder, the Chinese and the Cham each take half of it. Cham is willing to protect the southern gateway for generations to come. ”
"Good! It's a deal!"
Wang Song patted the back of the chair and stood up.
"Envoy Jaya, is that true?"
"I am willing to make a covenant with each other and never lose each other!"
"Yellow
Director, immediately prepare pen and ink and sign an alliance with the Cham envoys to defeat the Li Dynasty!"
Wang Song thought for a moment, and said loudly:
"Send 15,000 sailors, 30,000 foot soldiers, 5,000 cavalry, a total of 50,000 soldiers and horses, and defeat the Li Dynasty in one fell swoop!"
Seeing that Jaya's face was solemn, Wang Song added another sentence.
"When you arrive in the Cham country, Suqiu will not commit any crimes, and you must not harass the people, otherwise you will be severely punished!"
Jaya bowed: "Thank you!"
"The Li Dynasty is the common enemy of our China and the Champa country, and it has no choice but to annihilate it. The envoy does not need to be polite. ”
This Jaya wanted to destroy the Li Dynasty with the hands of the Loyal and Righteous Army, and there was room for it, but he didn't know that Wang Song also wanted to destroy the Li Dynasty by fighting the land of Zhanpo, and come to a false way to destroy Yu.
Wang Song made a look, Huang Shishun hurriedly went down to arrange, Wang Song smiled at Yan Ye:
"Honorable envoy, since you have come from afar, this minister will introduce you to a few friends, and everyone will get to know each other."
Jaya was puzzled, but he didn't know what Wang Song meant.
Several mud merchants walked in behind Huang Shishun, and everyone had a happy look on their faces.
"Xianggong, Xianggong helped to find the goods, although it is only a part, but it has also recovered a lot of losses, the villain and so thank Xianggong!"
Wang Song smiled slightly, shook his head, pointed to the confused Jaya, and introduced:
"Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce to you, this is the envoy of the Cham country, Jaya, who is also a high authority in the Cham country."
He turned to the mud merchant on the side.
"Envoy Jaya, these are the merchants of Bo Ni, their goods have been plundered on the sea of the Cham Kingdom, and among the gifts that the Envoy gave me to Xuanfu Division, there are the goods of these Bo Ni merchants."
Jaya's face turned red, and the whole person's expression was unnatural.
This batch of goods sent to the Loyal and Righteous Army was presented to the imperial court by the local government along the coast, and they did not consider it at that time, so they chose these goods to go north. Now it seems that he has lost face in front of outsiders.
"This envoy, the dynasty of a country, how can you plunder our goods?"
"Honorable envoy, do you want to give us an explanation?"
A group of merchants surrounded them, all of them filled with righteous indignation.
Jaya's face was red, and he apologized again and again: "Merchants, I really don't know at this time, there must be a misunderstanding in the middle, after I go back, I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and give you an explanation!"
Wang Song glanced slightly, Huang Shishun stepped forward, Wang Song whispered a few words in his ear, Huang Shishun stepped forward and persuaded:
"Ladies and gentlemen, Envoy Jaya must not know, otherwise he would not have taken these stolen goods to Hebei to bring humiliation on himself. Wang Xianggong said that regarding the loss of the goods, the Xuanfu Division will make up for the loss of the goods. As for the envoy of Jaya, don't be embarrassed by him. ”
The merchants were overjoyed and came forward to worship together. "Thank you, Prime Minister Wang!"
The guests left, and Jaya stepped forward to thank him solemnly.
"Wang Xianggong, thank you. After I go back, I will definitely give an explanation to the prince!"
"It's easy to say, after you go back on time, you just need to ensure the smooth flow of trade routes."
"I hope that the prime minister should not miss the cooperation between the two sides because of this trivial matter."
For Jaya, Wang Song can be regarded as giving him enough face, if this incident affects the cooperation between the two sides, he is a sinner in the Chamba country.
Xuanfu Si's actions also made him sigh, it is really the kingdom of the Celestial Empire, and the small country of Cham is naturally not the same.
"Brother Jaya, don't worry."
Looking at the nervous Jaya, Wang Song smiled slightly:
"China and the Cham countries are brotherly countries. The Jaya brothers stayed in Hebei for a while, and when our army was dispatched, they could go south together. ”