Da Ming started to ascend the throne

Zhanren's hometown was originally Xianglin County in Rinan County in the Han Dynasty of China.

In 137, Qu Kui (also known as District Da or District Lian, also known as Shili Moluo), the son of Gongcao in Xianglin County, killed the county magistrate? He called himself king and founded Champa Kingdom.

From the 10th to the 13th century, Champa became the main target of Vietnamese feudal rulers' expansion.

In 1402, Vietnam captured Chamdong and Gulei prefectures in Champa, and pushed Vietnam's territory to present-day Guangnan and Guangyi.

In 1471, the Li Shengzong of the Later Li Dynasty conquered Champa and captured the capital. He "captured" Zhanwang Chaquan alive, set up Guangnan Road, and expanded Vietnam's territory to Quy Nhon.

In 1693, Ruan Youjing led a large-scale invasion and captured the king and his relatives and ministers. In 1697, Champa was destroyed.

Ryukyu

The Kingdom of Ryukyu is located between Taiwan Island of China and Kyushu Island of Japan, winding 1000 kilometers, with a total area of ​​3600 square kilometers.

Because of its special geographical location, it is known as a transit point for trade in Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia, and its trade is developed, so it is known as "Tianjin Liang of All Nations".

In 1372, the Ryukyu countries became the vassal states of the Ming Dynasty of China.

In 1429, the unified Ryukyu Kingdom still maintained suzerain-vassal relations with China.

After the fall of the Ming Dynasty, Ryukyu continued to pay tribute to the Qing government.

In 1663, Ryukyu was officially canonized by the Qing Dynasty. Since then, Ryukyu has used the title of the Qing Dynasty and paid tribute to the Qing Dynasty. The Ryukyu kings of all dynasties have always asked the Chinese emperor for canonization, and it has never stopped.

In 1609, the Japanese Satsuma clan led troops to invade and occupy Ryukyu, forcing Ryukyu to pay tribute to Japan.

The Ryukyu Kingdom formed a state of "two vassalities", and was gradually controlled by the Satsuma clan and became a vassal of the Satsuma clan.

In 1872, the Japanese government took advantage of Emperor Meiji's personal administration to cut the name of the Ryukyu country and set it as the "Ryukyu Fan".

In July 1875, Japan forced the Kingdom of Ryukyu to stop paying tribute to the Qing government and use the Japanese era name instead.

In 1879, Japan announced that Ryukyu was abolished and established as a prefecture, completing the so-called "Ryukyu Disposition", forcibly incorporating Ryukyu into Japan, establishing "Okinawa" county, and the Kingdom of Ryukyu fell.

Looking at the history of these two countries, you can find out why they joined Ming Dynasty.

If the vassal state does not ask Ming to send troops, Daming will never interfere in the internal affairs of the vassal, as long as they pay tribute.

But other countries are different. What they value is the territory of the two countries.

Ryukyu and Champa have always been invaded and suppressed by the Japanese kingdom and Annan, and their living space is getting smaller and smaller, and they are in danger of destroying the country at any time.

Da Ming has never bullied small countries, which is why they want to belong to Da Ming.

Champa and Ryukyu are far away from the mainland of Ming Dynasty, even if they belong to Ming Dynasty, they only belong to the territory of Ming Dynasty in name.

But the jurisdiction is always in the hands of their royal family, and they can ask Daming for help if they have anything to do.

In the past, Daming had internal and external troubles, and had neither the time nor the ability to stand up for them.

But they know how powerful Da Ming is now, and they believe that once it belongs to Da Ming, Da Ming will definitely stand up for them.

Chapter 381 Return of the Dragon Banner Special Forces Team

Zhu Youjian is also very busy today, summoning Zheng Chenggong, the captain of the navy, in the imperial study.

After taking Macau, the navy did not stop training for a day.

Zheng Chenggong knew that the emperor's next plan was to recover Taiwan.

The new warship also has to hurry up for sea trials, and he came to the capital this time to report to the emperor the situation of the Daming navy's war preparations.

Now occupying Taiwan is the Hong Maoyi, a sea coachman, and their strength is much stronger than that of the Portuguese.

Recovering Taiwan will definitely be very difficult, and it will not be as simple as fighting Macau.

"Zheng Aiqing, based on your knowledge of Taiwan, if Ming Dynasty sends troops to Taiwan, how long do you estimate it will take to complete it?"

Zheng Chenggong cupped his hands and replied:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, although the Dutch are powerful and known as sea coachmen, my Daming Navy already has a real iron-clad warship, and I will definitely defeat them. I estimate that the entire territory of Taiwan should be recovered in three days."

Zhu Youjian nodded in satisfaction:

"Well, very good, I also know that the Dutch built Fort Cold in Taiwan, which seems to have the ability to resist shelling.

I believe that the Daming Navy can easily take Taiwan. If it can't even take Taiwan, wouldn't the Armada that Ming spent a lot of money to build become a tofu project.

Hurry up and prepare, don't underestimate any enemy, when the time comes, I will ask the Dragon Banner Special Forces to cooperate with you in combat. "

Zheng Chenggong hurriedly stood up to thank him:

"Zunzhi, thank you Your Majesty, if there is no other instruction, I will rush back?"

"This is a map of Taiwan's coastal defense. There are detailed introductions to Taiwan's hydrology and other conditions. Go back and prepare well."

"According to the order, the Navy will surely live up to His Majesty's high expectations, and I will resign."

As soon as Zheng Chenggong withdrew, Fan Jingwen, Minister of Rites, came to Qianqing Palace.

"Your Majesty, Lord Fan, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, please see me."

Hearing Fan Jingwen's request to see him, Zhu Youjian guessed that he should come for several small countries.

"Let him in"

"According to the purpose"

"Fan Jingwen, Shangshu of the Xuanli Department, come in!"

Following the thin voice of the little eunuch Erxi, Fan Jingwen, Minister of Rites of the Ming Dynasty, entered the imperial study.

"My minister Fan Jingwen sees His Majesty."

Fan Jingwen entered the imperial study room and bowed to salute, Zhu Youjian waved his hands:

"Free seat!"

"Your Majesty."

After Fan Jingwen took his seat, Zhu Youjian got straight to the point and asked directly:

"Is Aiqing here for those small countries? Let me tell you about the situation."

Fan Jingwen clapped his hands and reported:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, other small countries have signed contracts with Da Ming to be my vassal state, and promised to have good relations with Da Ming forever.