Compared with the neighboring two countries, although the city of Zhancheng is the first, its strength is the lowest, and the humiliation of the fall of the capital is about no less than ten times similar to the 'Shame of Jingkang'.

When the days were getting more and more difficult, I really wanted to find a good big brother to rely on, and then when I looked around, I found that the Great Song Dynasty, who had just unified the Central Plains, was the thickest thigh.

As a result, Champa became the first overseas vassal state to pay tribute to the Great Song Dynasty with its honest vassal posture and generous tribute, and it was very frequent, and it was one of the countries that paid the most tribute to the Song Dynasty from the surrounding countries.

Good big brother, the heavenly kingdom must be embarrassed to take such a valuable tribute for nothing, in addition to giving back according to the value, and then 'don't give', 'add to give' or 'special gift', in short, the big brother is not bad for money, and he brushes the gift.

In return gifts, there are not only gold and silver coins, silk and precious goods, but also official uniforms, crowns, horses, and ordnance, and the canonization of high-ranking officials.

In addition, as a good big brother, the Song Dynasty also tried its best to reconcile the discord between Champa and its neighbors, and repeatedly issued edicts to Annam to stop the war and provide humanitarian care to Champa.

These measures greatly enhanced the international status and image of the city, and made the surrounding small states envious, and the displaced people who fled to the neighborhoods returned one after another, and the powerful Annam was also jealous, restrained, and obediently returned the captives.

Such generous and uncalculated kindness in the Chinese people once made the Zhan people grateful and admired the Chinese civilization more and more.

The Champa officials began to use the calendar and official system of the Song Dynasty, and established a set of bureaucratic institutions to worship the sky on the winter solstice every year, and set up prefectures and counties with the name of "Langzhong, Outside, and Xiucai" as official positions.

There are also many people who worship Confucius and learn Confucianism, write Chinese poems and sing Chinese, and pass the festival on March 3. ’

And also know how to introduce talents, very preferential treatment of Han people, as long as they are willing to settle in the city of scribes, even if they are coarse in writing and ink, they are all high-ranking officials, "Fujian people attached to the sea, will meet them, because of the order of the official, consult to decide." ”

The Han people in Zhancheng, the general status is not bad, and some people have even married princesses, Zhang Bangchang's niece Zhang Cai also married to Zhancheng, so more and more Song people moved to Zhancheng.

However, it is still the same sentence, there is no eternal friendship between countries, only eternal interests.

Ninety years ago, Zou Yana of the Penang Department staged a coup d'état and usurped the throne of the Suriyah ancestors, proclaiming herself Jaya Indravarman IV.

This guy is ambitious, he is a hero, he vows to defeat and conquer Zhenla, but he also has some hard work, but he is too unscrupulous.

He just ascended the throne, so he ransacked the big food merchant ship that went to the Great Song Dynasty to pay tribute to trade, and then took the looted things to the Song Dynasty to pay tribute, asking for a knighthood, but was denounced by the Great Eater.

Song Xiaozong looked at it, good guy, not only plotting to usurp the throne but also blocking the road and robbing, robbing the tribute that was already given to Lao Tzu, and sending tribute with his backhand, this is taking Lao Tzu as a big wrong!?

After doing such an immoral thing, you dare to be canonized!?

I really want to eat fart!

So Xiaozong issued an edict to reject it, so he did not discuss its seal.

This was originally a lesson for Champa, but Zou Yana did not repent, but intensified.

This guy was guided by the Song people, clicked on the skill tree of cavalry, and began to gain an advantage on the battlefield, winning consecutive battles against Zhenla.

When the smuggling of war horses was exposed and the Song Dynasty officially refused to sell the horses, the anxious Champa army brazenly robbed Qiongzhou Island, which made the Song court furious and completely cut off the official exchanges between the two countries.

By this time, it did not seem to have had much adverse effect on Champa, and a few years later Zou Yana defeated Chenla, captured Angkor, and killed its king.

You must know that the Zhenla Angkor Dynasty has been established for a long time, the territory is vast, and the population is large, and even the Song people boast that it is "rich and noble", and its wealth and strength far exceed the Sinicized Annam, which can be called the first country in the South Seas.

It was actually destroyed by the small Champa city!?

This not only caused the shock of the surrounding countries, but also aroused the vigilance of the Song Dynasty, who knows if this white-eyed wolf continues to develop, will threaten the peace of the Song Dynasty in the future.

After a few more years, Chenla drove the Cham people away and restored the country, and strengthened the tribute to the Song Dynasty in order to gain support and help.

The specific support given by the Song Dynasty is not recorded in the annals of history, but Zhenla spent nearly a decade on the back to capture the city and capture Zou Yana, and a large number of Han Chinese appeared in his army.

Then the city was destroyed for nearly thirty years, until Suriya's uncle raised troops to restore the country, and also tried to restore relations with the Song Dynasty, but the Song Dynasty was too lazy to pay attention to the white-eyed wolf after suffering losses.

This is also the reason why the Song Dynasty is weakening day by day, so it is becoming more and more introverted and gradually negative about foreign affairs, and Zhancheng is not very enthusiastic when he sees this, so it has been frozen.

However, the people-to-people trade between the two countries continued, thanks to the Han Chinese diaspora.

The owner of Qianlong's house is an overseas Chinese, surnamed Zhang Yang Fan, it is said that he is a descendant of Zhang Bangchang's clan, and he moved here after Zhang Cai married to Zhancheng, and it has been 100 years, but Zhang Bangchang has a bad reputation, so Zhang Yangfan does not admit it.

After moving in, Qian Long would talk to Zhang Yangfan in his free time and inquire about the various situations in the city.

Zhang Yangfan has learned about Qian Long's identity, knows that he is noble, he is still a confidant of the prince, and he will definitely be in a high position in the court in the future, so he is very attentive, and he knows everything about various issues, but he doesn't understand why he is so interested in Xiaoxiao Zhancheng.

"If you want to say that this Champa city, the products are actually quite rich, although there are not many plains, but the rice is three ripe, and there are ivory, rhino horn, ebony, Jialanxiang, Guanyin bamboo, Zhenxiang and other high-quality treasures, and there are Jibei, sugarcane, coconut, plantain forests and forests, if you work hard, you can still be very rich, but they are rebellious and aggressive at the top, and the people at the bottom are muddy, so life is not good, and they can still prosper by sea trade, but most of the people are short-sighted, only seeking immediate interests, and the market tax is set at two percent. They often looted passing merchant ships, making them notorious, and the maritime merchants were absolutely reluctant to approach the coast of Champa unless they were forced to do so. ”

Seeing that Zhang Yangfan was very dissatisfied with the current situation of Zhancheng, Qian Long asked casually, "Since Zhancheng is so embarrassed, has Zhang Yuanwai thought about leaving and returning to the Great Song Dynasty." ”

Zhang Yangfan was stunned, and then smiled bitterly, "I think I thought about it, but the Han family has taken root here, and it is not easy to give up everything and leave, as for returning to the Great Song Dynasty, I am afraid it will be difficult to find a foothold......

"That's right." Qian Long nodded casually, and then asked, "There are frequent wars here, and the Buddha Oath City was captured and looted a few years ago, but I see that this house has been around for some years, and it seems that it has not been damaged." ”

Zhang Yangfan showed a helpless and happy expression on his face, "I'd rather be a peace dog, not a troubled world, this is always fighting around, it's really very embarrassing, no one is happy with the war, but we are the people of the country, how much can make others have some scruples, and there are many Han people in the government and army of the surrounding states, there is a saying, go out by friends, we who have left our hometowns pay attention to helping each other, and we have formed marriages for a long time, so no matter which country fights which country, we must always give some care, and encounter big things, Giving up some money, it was barely passed. ”

The Han people have always been smart and hardworking, and those who can leave their hometowns to break through, even if they start from scratch, most of them can create a career in these places in Nanyang, and to put it mildly, even being a Haikou is much more successful than the local natives.

Therefore, in these states, the Han Chinese diaspora belonged to the class of speakers, both economically and politically, and even the Li Dynasty before Annam and the current Chen Dynasty were established by Han Chinese.

"In this way, there are many acquaintances in Zhenla or Annan."

"Hmm...... This is natural, the old man and Chen Shoudu, the uncle of the king of Annan, have had several fates. ”

"Oh, if the city falls under the rule of the Great Song Dynasty, what do the outsiders think?"

Qian Long's question changed a little suddenly, Zhang Yangfan was very stunned, thought about it, and just thought about it, so he replied with a smile, "Of course it's good, this is the homeland of the Han family." ”

"Haha, in that case, it won't be considered a wanderer......" Qian Long laughed, as if it was just a joke.

Zhang Yangfan didn't seem to take it to heart, and staggered the topic, "Commander Qian, will His Royal Highness King Yan really go to Qiongzhou?" ”

"But you're going to visit Your Highness?"

"How dare you have such a luxury, but when you can go to His Highness's residence to offer your humble heart, you will be satisfied, and by the way, you can still get a touch of dragon energy." Zhang Yangfan had anticipation in his eyes.

Qian Long said with a smile, "What is extravagant and not extravagant, His Royal Highness is very approachable, if Zhang Yuanwai has a heart, it is not difficult to see it." ”

Zhang Yangfan slapped his thigh, "Hey, the old man forgot about Commander Qian, if I can get your help and say a few kind words, His Royal Highness King Yan will definitely take the time to meet him." ”

"It's a big deal, it doesn't matter if I help or not." Qian Long waved his hand and said very seriously, "For Your Highness, no matter how far away you overseas travelers are from home, you are always descendants of China, and you are all blood compatriots, so you have long wanted to be able to visit everyone, so let's do it, the staff is also highly respected among the overseas Chinese in Zhancheng, if you have time, contact other families, and when the time comes, you will meet together, I estimate that Your Highness will definitely be overjoyed." ”

From these words, Zhang Yangfan heard some unspoken meanings, it seemed that this Qian Commander was taking the initiative to invite the expatriates on behalf of King Yan, and King Yan also had a place to borrow a big family.

Could it be that King Yan intends to take back the territory of Zhancheng?

Does the current imperial court have this strength?

I don't know what His Royal Highness King Yan plans to do, so he can't use force directly, wouldn't he have to fall into the notoriety of embezzling the feudal country?

It shouldn't be, it is said that although King Yan is young, he is not without a plan, and there must be a safe strategy.

If you can contribute a little help in it, isn't it a meritorious service......

Forget it, don't think about it first, it's not a bad thing to be able to meet the future officials.

With his mind racing, Zhang Yangfan said, "Okay, well, this idea of Commander Qian is very good, and this matter of contacting everyone is not allowed by the old man." ”

At this time, a servant came to report, "The head of the Pu family sent a letter of worship. ”

"The Pu family?" Zhang Yangfan took the post and opened it to take a look, and his face immediately showed a strange look.

Then he looked at Qian Long, "Commander Qian, this Pu family actually wants to visit you, and more importantly, he will come together with Prince Suriya." ”

Qian Long raised his eyebrows, "Prince Suriye? ”

"Prince Suriya is the most favored by the king of Champa, but he has always been low-key and never involved in political affairs, so why did he suddenly take the initiative to hand over foreign envoys? For this reason, he also pulled the Pu family as an introduction......"

Zhang Yangfan was puzzled, but Qian Long did not hesitate, "Come on, let's come, you can always know the reason when you meet." ”