Cao Sui laughed and said: "Civilization and ignorance cannot be distinguished simply by literacy or not. There are people who are illiterate and loyal to their livers and courage, and there are even more people who are familiar with poetry and books. ”

Chawang said seriously: "But only literacy can have the qualification to evaluate, and only then can there be a chance to change fate." ”

Looking at Cha Wang's expression, the smile on Cao Sui's face faded. He suddenly realized that he had never seemed to realize that this young apprentice had grown up slowly.

Thinking about the meeting that Eunuch Jin had with them today, he had the heart to ask, "Chawang, I remember that you finished reading all the books in my study, right?" ”

Chawang nodded and said, "But there are still many books that I can't read, and I know many words, but I don't know what they mean when they are connected." ”

"What words are connected together that you don't know what they mean?"

Chawang said with some embarrassment: "A lot of ......." Chengmen Lixue, complete to Zhao, these words are very simple, but I don't know what they mean when they are connected. And those four books and five classics, I can't even understand. ”

A child who does not understand the origin of Chinese culture can learn to speak the official dialect of the Ming Dynasty, write the characters of the Ming Dynasty, and learn to settle accounts in more than five years, which is already very good.

Without systematic study, he does not understand Chinese civilization, and even the simplest idioms will not understand the meaning.

Cao Sui said with a smile: "In the future, if you don't understand the meaning of those words, you can write them down, and I will explain them to you slowly." As for the Four Books and the Five Classics, they are small words and meanings, pointing out the direction of life, and even I don't understand it. His Royal Highness Taisun said that those books are ordinary people who are not specialized in learning and do not need to learn at all, because most people are still a fool after learning for a lifetime. Instead of learning that, it is better to learn a little more practical learning, which is more useful for the development of human civilization. ”

"What is Practice?"

"It's what people use in their daily lives. For example, you learn accounting, as well as latticework, geometry, and so on. ”

Chawang asked again: "Isn't this craftsmanship?" ”

Cao Sui himself was only a half-bottle of water, and he didn't understand the difference, so he could only say according to what he had heard when he was studying before: "His Royal Highness once said when he was eight years old: Any craft, and it is summarized into a theory, is learning. By learning geometry, we were able to build all kinds of houses, ports, and ships bigger and stronger. These are all practical learnings, and they have a greater impact on ordinary people. ”

"Then I want to learn these ...... too"

Cao Sui laughed and said, "I won't teach you this." If you want to learn this, you can only learn it in the Yulin Wei School run by His Royal Highness in the Ming Ying Tianfu, and I have only learned less than one ten-thousandth. If you want to learn more esoteric arithmetic, as long as you can pass the assessment at the end of the apprenticeship, you can learn it. However, if you become an official, you can't study anymore. ”

Chawang couldn't figure out the link, but he also knew that he was facing a choice in life. He asked, "Master, if I go back to the village to become an official, can I still learn from you?" ”

"No, there will be other people who will teach you, and they will be better educated than me. In your eyes, I'm a rich man, but I'm just a little eunuch with just a little training, and I'm still far behind those people! ”

If it weren't for today's meeting, Cao Sui would be furious at Cha Wang's half-heartedness, because he had taught him for a few years, but he didn't have the heart to reciprocate.

But today, the eunuch Jin said at the meeting that he would arrange for local people who knew the Ming dialect to become officials, and use them as seeds to be scattered in all corners of Malaga.

In addition to the fact that there are twenty people in the palace who know the Ming characters, only the apprentices here in the official factory know the Ming dialect and can write the Ming characters.

These apprentices have been learning from these eunuchs since they were children, even if they are slightly inferior in literary style, but there is no problem in translating and understanding official documents.

And more importantly, they were raised by Daming since childhood, and their hearts are more loyal.

If they were to be used by the imperial court, they would be more useful than a number of faithful apprentices. Moreover, an apprentice who can play a greater role in the local area will bring greater benefits to Cao Sui himself.

Chawang hesitated a little, and asked with some tears in mind: "Then are you still my master?" ”

Cao Sui's heart ironed a lot, rubbed his head and smiled: "Silly boy, as long as you don't change, I will be your master for the rest of your life." ”

The atmosphere in the palace of Malaga was not as harmonious as that of Cao Sui and them, and the maids who worked in the palace all lowered their heads and did not dare to make a sound.

The so-called royal palace is a slightly larger courtyard, which is nothing more inconspicuous than the lavish mosque in the outer city of Malaga.

Bairi Missoula is not stupid, and if he were stupid, he would not have changed from a prince with a ruined family to a founding king.

Although the country is a little smaller, Bairymissula has neither people nor money, and it is not easy for Malaka to survive.

Over the years, he has united the countries of the South Seas, making it difficult for this small country to survive, and it has cost him a lot of effort.

The mosque was built beautifully, luxuriously, and pleasing to the surrounding countries. Even Siam, who believes in Buddhism, called, and they did not dare to demolish this mosque.

Although Siam is not small, it is still not enough compared to Majapahit.

But if he built the palace luxuriously, the Siamese would definitely rob his palace first, and then burn it down.

But if you invest money in mosques, not only Majapahit, Aceh, and the New Srivijaya will get close to them, but the Siamese will not dare to touch the mosque.

This mosque has become a clear symbol of Malaga's foothold in the South Seas. In contrast, no matter how beautiful the palace is, it has no meaning.

Bairi Missoula nestled in a large bamboo chair, making his body look thinner and thinner. But no one dared to underestimate him, on the contrary, they were full of respect for him.

"Is Zheng Zongbing still with His Highness?"

His eldest son, Megat Iskandarshah, replied softly: "When the chief soldier arrived at Malaja in the early morning, he went to the grandson, and he has not yet come out. The second brother is now guarding outside the mansion, and he will invite the chief soldier to come over the mansion to talk as soon as possible. ”

Barry Missoula hummed and closed her eyes again. Now he feels that his energy is getting weaker and weaker, and he is getting old after all!

Iskandarsha looked at him and asked, "No matter how great the power of the Chief Soldier is, it is not as great as His Royal Highness Taisun, can he make His Highness Taisun change his mind?" ”

It took a moment for Bairi Missoula to open her eyes and sigh, "Either way, give it a try." At the beginning, our Malaka was based on the Green Religion, and we were also influenced by him, so he couldn't stay out of it! ”

When Taisun first arrived yesterday, he was still speculating whether Taisun came by chance or prepared. But by the evening, he had already understood that Taisun had come prepared this time.

When Wang Jinghong came up with the detailed reform plan, Bairi Missoula didn't even dare to say no.

The detailed reform plan has been taken out, and it is obvious that Daming is prepared. When a plan is supported by the majority of the people, it is clear that a large interest group is formed.

Malaka can exist because of Bairi Missoulah, who knows how to read words and colors, and knows how to see the wind and steer the rudder.

He is not qualified to say no in front of the grandson of the Ming Dynasty, and in the face of this general trend, he dare not say no.

But he didn't expect it, but early the next morning, the envoys of the Ming Dynasty began to make a big noise about the garrison in Malaga.

This is not to give Malaka a chance to delay at all, and directly to dig out the root of Malaka's survival.

Yes, Malaka can only exist by relying on the Ming Dynasty and is protected by the Ming Dynasty. But their own people have been influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism for hundreds of years, and later by the Green Religion.

Now that the Ming Dynasty has directly abolished the influence of hundreds of years and deprived the sect of its privileges, it is tantamount to dismantling the management structure of Malaga.

The nobility is no longer a nobleman, and the commoner is no longer a commoner henceforth.

Originally, it was only the lowest-level Chinese general affairs, but now it has the right to speak.

If you can speak Chinese, you can become an official.

What about the original officials and nobles? How can this contradiction in society as a whole be resolved?

What a heinous scourge!

Bairi Missoula was scared.

Because he knew that Malaka was too small, and with the strong suppression of the Ming Dynasty, this plan could be successful.

Don't say Malaka, it's the original Three Buddhas. After the destruction of Sriwijaya by Majapahit, the Chinese occupied the old port.

An example of success is the Old Port, where the Chinese are now in power.

Malaga is smaller than the Old Port, and the experience of the Old Port can definitely be replicated.

It will take not a few decades, but only twenty years. As long as the Chinese vigorously emigrate, tens of thousands of people can be migrated in a year. Then promote the exchange of discourse locally, promote the Chinese language, and then it will become a country for the Chinese.

So what is the use of him as a sultan? What other powers?

Unless, his children and grandchildren will also start to learn Mandarin from now on, and then there will be a chance to retain this princely position.

However, Iskandarsha is the smartest of all his children, and he has always had his heart set on the Green Religion.

Because the solidification of the strict power class of the Green Religion is the most beneficial to the ruling class.

Iskandarsha has been affected for decades, and now he can't change it even if he wants to.

Whether to be a prince in name only, or to rise to prominence, even Bairi Missoula is not sure.

He glanced at Iskandarshah, who immediately asked all the servants to retreat, leaving only father and son in the room.

"Iskandarsha, if the Ming Dynasty firmly implements the Sinicization policy, what will you choose?"

Iskandarsha pondered for a long time, shook his head and said, "Father, I don't know. I know that I should resist, Malaka is our Malaka, but the Ming Dynasty is too big, they are just warriors who stay here, and they can level our Malaka. ”

"No, absolutely not against it directly. Although the Ming Dynasty is huge, they are too far away from us, His Royal Highness the Taisun will not stay here forever, and those officials who will be stationed here should also be exiled. And in this process, we can have more leeway. We must learn to endure humiliation and bear burdens, only in this way can we have tomorrow. ”

Bairi Missoula lowered her voice, held her son's hand and continued: "The Ming Dynasty has never been monolithic, there are contradictions between their civil officials and military generals, and there are also contradictions between internal supervisors and military generals, and there are also contradictions between internal supervisors and military generals. Although our Malaka is small, they are brothers, and although the Ming Dynasty is big, their interests have never been the same. Relying on the support of the Ming Dynasty, we will get the security and development we want, and we wait patiently, and the contradictions between them will definitely break out. ”

"Your Majesty the Sultan, the second prince and General Zheng have arrived."

Hearing the guard's report, Iskandarsha immediately helped his father to sit up, and then helped him out the door.

The development of Malaka is inseparable from the support of Zheng He, without Zheng He, the Ming Dynasty will not necessarily choose Malaka as its transit place and processing point.

If there is no Ming fleet stationed here, it will drive local consumption. If there was no Ming fleet to regard Malaka as an important stronghold of trade between the Ming Dynasty and the South Seas, it would be impossible for Malaka to expand step by step in the situation of no one and no money.

In the past ten years, the population of Malaka has grown from only a few thousand to more than 30,000. From less than five villages, it has grown to a radius of several hundred miles, with a resident population of more than 60,000.

These are all the credits of Zheng He.

Therefore, Ma Lajia's attitude towards Zheng He has always been very respectful, and he has never looked down on him because he is a eunuch.

Before their father and son reached the gate of the courtyard, they saw Zheng He walking in with his entourage and their old friend Ha San.

"Zheng Zongbing is here, there is a long way to go, forgive your sins!" Bairi Missoula and his son took the lead in bowing.

Zheng He didn't accept their full salute, turned half of his body sideways, and returned another salute with them. "You're welcome, old Sultan, we're all old friends......"

Of course, Bairi Missoula and his son were not subject to his full salute, and the two sides introduced each other and saluted each other, and then entered the main hall together.

After the two sides sat down, waiting for the maid to make the tea brought from Daming, Bairi Missoula took the lead in bringing the tea bowl. "I heard that during the return to the Ming Dynasty, the general soldier led the army to punish the Dongying Kingdom, and directly attacked the royal city of Dongying, and captured their lord to the Ming Dynasty, which is really an immortal achievement! It is no wonder that His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty will canonize His Excellency as the Duke of Dian State. ”

Zheng He raised his glass and said with a smile: "This matter is not the merit of He, the boss is His Royal Highness Taisun, and the deputy marshals are Yi Xin, Zhu Zhen, and Liu Sheng." He just acted as a housekeeper for His Royal Highness Taisun. Being named the Duke of Dian is also the love of His Majesty, and it has nothing to do with Dongying. ”

Bairi Missoula asked, "Was this battle really planned by His Highness?" ”

"Well deserved."

Bairi Missoula was secretly shocked in her heart, but she pretended to be curious and asked: "I don't know that Your Highness has such a talent, and I would like to thank Lord General for reminding me of this." Yesterday, he met His Royal Highness in a hurry, and today he wants to feast the generals of Nanyang, and he will not have the opportunity to meet until tomorrow. I also hope that the chief soldier can help him more, and we should also do what he likes, so that His Highness can have a happy life in Malaga. ”

Zheng He is now thinking about easing relations with Zhu Zhanji, where is he willing to talk about him behind his back. "The Sultan does not have to be polite. Your Highness is an immortal talent, and it is beyond the reach of our courtiers to talk about it, so please forgive me. ”

"This matter is my gaffe, forgive my sins." Bairi Missoula has already understood, even Zheng He doesn't dare to talk behind his back, this highness is really not an easy to calculate character. He said worriedly: "The general soldier ...... No, Your Excellency Dingguo ......"

Zheng He said with a smile: "I am still the chief soldier eunuch of the Qincha, our old friend, and I still call me the rank of chief soldier to be closer." ”

Bairi Missoula nodded, and asked again: "Your Excellency, I don't know if you have heard of His Royal Highness Taisun's actions today?" ”

"But His Highness's move to sinicize?"

Bairi Missoula said: "That's exactly what happened. ”

Zheng He laughed and said, "The contemptible man met His Highness early this morning, and then looked at the various plans arranged by His Highness for a long time. This is the way of righteousness, and benevolence is also the way of government. ”

Seeing that Zheng He's excitement didn't seem to be fake, Bairi Missoula was reluctant in her heart, but it was difficult to open her mouth at this time.

He looked at Zheng He's entourage, except for Ha San, who was a little disapproving, everyone else also showed excitement or approval of Taisun's plan.

He immediately understood that although Zheng He was of a different race, he was raised by Zhu Di since he was a child, teaching him to read and write and practice martial arts. Although Zheng He sympathized with them, he was still loyal to the Ming Dynasty and the royal family.

What he thinks is the disaster of destroying the country, for him, is a national policy that is beneficial to the Ming Dynasty.

He was a little discouraged, if even Zheng He supported this plan, then he couldn't find anyone who could speak for him and have status.

Now it seems that the only way to endure humiliation and bear the burden has been taken.

It's not that he hasn't thought about packing up his family business and going elsewhere to develop, but if he goes to other places, he doesn't have to rely on others to live.

Instead of relying on those small forces, it is better to take refuge in the Ming Dynasty, at least this backer is stronger.

Now he urgently needs to find a Ming insider who is familiar with this plan, and he needs to know which people do not approve of Taisun's plan, so that he can know who to woo.

Zheng He is a little too rigid and square. Now that he knows that he is loyal to the Ming Dynasty, he can only be deceived by a gentleman, but he cannot be won over by evil ways.

Bairi Missoula's eyes swept around among the ministers of the Ming Dynasty, and he had an idea in his heart. smiled: "Today we will meet again after a long absence, and we will not talk about state affairs." Since the twelfth year of Yongle began to build the mosque, and finally built last year, you have not seen the full picture last time, and today is just to make up for the regret. ”

Zheng He smiled: "That's exactly what I mean." ”

Bairi Missoula gave the order to go down, and in a short time the guards prepared the carriage, and the people moved and drove together to the mosque on the other side of the Malaga River in the outer city.

There were no horses in Malaga, and the few horses were bought at high prices from other regions, so most of them were ox carts or rickshaws.

There were several carriages in the palace, but they were all small, so they could only carry two people.

Bairi Missoula and Zheng He share a carriage, while Iskandarsha deliberately sits in a carriage with Hasan.

At the time of the last fleet's arrival, Iskandarsha did not notice this Hasan. In his opinion, this imam is just a small character who rubs the boat to the West.

However, the two have met and spoke, and at this time, they naturally have something to say.

The two chatted for a while, and Iskandarsha deliberately pretended to be worried and sighed and frowned.

Ha San is also a person who is very good at observing words and feelings, and looking at his appearance, he couldn't help but ask: "Is the prince worried about His Royal Highness's sinicization plan?" ”

Iskandarsha pretended to be unintentional and said, "The imam has been to Malaka, and we should know that we Maraka first believed in Shiva. Because we were at odds with Siam, who believed in Buddhism, we were forced to abandon Shivaism. Later, after the general army was assembled, the last time we went to the West, we converted to the Green Religion as a whole. However, this time, His Highness's plan is to make us give up our belief in the Green Sect......"

Ha San is not a person from the real power class of the Ming Dynasty, so he has only heard of Zhu Zhanji's plan, but he does not know the inside story. Hearing this, he couldn't help but be surprised: "Isn't it just that the Malaga people learn to speak the Da Ming dialect and write the Da Ming characters?" ”

Hearing Hasan say this, Iskandarsha knew more and more that he was just a peripheral figure. If it weren't for his good relationship with Zheng He, he would be a small character at all.

So he deliberately said something more serious. "Don't you know, Imam, Your Highness asks me Malaga to prohibit the removal of books other than the Ming books, and to hand them in all within a month, if you don't hand them in, if you are reported within the time limit, you will be imprisoned, and the whistleblower will be rewarded."

Ha San was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then became furious. "Is it true that even the Quranjing should be forbidden?"

"Da Ming now wants me to learn all the Da Ming words and write Da Ming characters. It won't be long before I'm afraid it's just a copy of the Qulan in front of me, and no one will understand it. ”

"Has there ever been a ban on proselytizing?"

"Not really, but not allowing people to learn Arabic and learn to write Arabic is not the same as banning missionary work?"

Hasan was a little out of breath, he went from Baghdad to Chang'an to preach the glory of Allah. If you can't even speak Arabic and can't write Arabic, then how can you preach!

He opened the window of the carriage, summoned the servants with him, and told him to immediately inquire about the specific terms of Zhu Zhanji's order.

Seeing that the heat was almost over, Iskandarsha deliberately stopped mentioning the topic and turned the conversation to the newly built mosque.

Malaga's national strength is limited, this mosque is not large, but it is very particular about the materials, and the gold alone costs a hundred catties.

After a tour of the mosque and a prayer together, they came out of the mosque and prepared to return to the palace.

At this time, Ha San's servant copied the contents of a notice posted on the street and handed it to Ha San.

When he finished reading it, he became even angrier than Iskandarshah. "This is a conspiracy of the Great Ming Emperor to prevent the light of Allah from shining in the East. We must not compromise, we must resolutely fight. ”

Iskandarsha hurriedly whispered, "Be careful, be careful." No one knows how many people the Ming Taisun has placed in the mission, aren't you afraid of being beheaded? ”

Ha San was stunned for a moment, then fought a cold war, lowered his voice and said: "Yes, the other party is strong, we can't fight directly, we must pay attention to strategy." ”

Seeing that the other party was a little flinching, Iskandarsha added fuel to the fire and said, "In order to spread the glory of Allah, we must resolutely fight against His Royal Highness the Taisun of the Ming Dynasty. We have to be strategic in order to win the final victory. ”