Chapter 517: Tribute and Surrender [Subscription Request]

Cao Cao first read the letter submitted by Kangju.

The core meaning is that surrender is acceptable, but they must be allowed to maintain self-control.

The letter listed the large size of their country, its large population, and the importance of its location. Unlike other countries that had surrendered to the Wei Dynasty, it was impossible for them to surrender unconditionally.

I want to lower it, but I don’t want to lower it completely.

Moreover, Cao Cao sensed a delaying tactic and some ulterior motive in this letter.

This feeling emerged naturally as he became more advanced in his practice, just like eating and breathing.

Cao Cao guessed that it was his own literary talent and insight that brought about the change.

After all, his talent in both literature and martial arts has reached a historical level, so it is not surprising that he has legendary insight.

It is very likely that Kangju is still huddled together with Kushan for warmth.

Kangju stepped forward first in order to test the attitude of Wei.

The Great Wei is very experienced in dealing with countries that want to surrender but do not want to surrender completely.

Cao's army will arrive at his doorstep tonight.

Cao Cao turned to read the letter from Sulu.

He remembered that the Philippines was called Sulu in ancient times, but he was not sure whether it was called that during the Han Dynasty.

The news Gan Ning brought back said that after landing in Sulu, he found that they had not yet completed unification.

Instead, it is composed of several small countries, such as Chenyan, Danlan and Dubo, and place names.

In the archipelagos where their borders are located, each country claims its own kingdom according to its different regional locations, and they sometimes fight and sometimes ally with each other.

In the Philippine Islands, there are several leaders including the East King, West King and Dong King.

Gan Ning led his fleet south and landed on their archipelago, where he initially had several battles with the Sulus.

Their main weapons were wooden spears and rattan shields, which were relatively primitive.

It can only be said that the embryonic form of the country has just been born.

The Wei army fighting with crossbows was like using machine guns to attack primitive tribes.

After the Sulu factions were defeated in the initial battle, they united and organized an 8,000-strong coalition force, but were defeated by Gan Ning's more than 1,000 men who landed on the island, resulting in heavy casualties.

Then they asked for surrender.

Several local kings discussed it together and jointly sent a letter to the Wei Dynasty to express their tribute and submission.

Gan Ning had a lot of experience in conquering the surrounding small island nations, and he also had people send back information such as statistics on Sulu's population and what resources it had.

The total area of ​​its archipelago is about the same as that of Japan.

The current population is less than 800,000.

"Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Sulu has sent a team of envoys, with General Gan sending them to pay tribute, saying that they want to see Your Majesty.

In order to see Your Majesty, they have been learning the language of our Great Wei since they submitted to General Gan. "

Wei Xu bowed at the door and reported.

"Then bring him in, I'll see him."

No matter how small a mosquito is, it is still meat. Cao Cao hoped that the population under his rule would exceed 100 million as soon as possible.

People in the Philippines can do hard labor.

And hard labor was also calculated among the population under its jurisdiction.

The archipelago where it is located will become Shenzhou's outer military garrison islands.

Half a quarter of an hour later, a group of people were brought in from outside.

They were the same as the Filipinos in Cao Cao's impression, with dark skin and short stature.

There were seven or eight men and women in total, wearing long linen robes wrapped around their bodies and leather-soled shoes on their bare feet.

Several of them lowered their heads, looking honest and timid.

But when he entered the study, Cao Cao heard the leader's voice:... Before the king sent me to Wei, he specifically told me that I could agree to any requests they made, but I had to find a way to exchange their weapons and take them back for research.

When we become strong, we will drive out and fight back against these evil invading Wei people.

The so-called "weapon" was the crossbow that Gan Ning used, which was very powerful and they coveted it.

Cao Cao narrowed his eyes and examined the small group of Sulus.

The bad qualities of some ethnic groups are engraved in their racial genes, such as the Japanese and the Filipinos.

The small island environment made them depressed by nature and they longed for the vast land. Although they surrendered on the surface, their malicious thoughts never diminished.

They are passed down from generation to generation, and some things are engraved deep in their blood. It remains the same thousands of years later. Human nature will not progress with time.

"Dear Lord, I come to you across the sea on behalf of our king."

Sudara Datu, the Sulu envoy, knelt respectfully, looking as frank as could be:
"We have brought precious plant seeds, gold, silver, and gems to you."

Some of the seeds they brought were collected by Gan Ning.

Since he discovered Champa rice, whenever he arrived at a place, he would first ask if there were any high-yield crops.

Cao Cao remembered that the resources in the Fidei Islands were limited, with only a few rare metals and gold and silver minerals.

In addition, the area relies on the sea for its livelihood, fishing, rainforest resources, and abundant timber.

"Our king has also brought our most beautiful women and the most expensive wood for your majesty."

"Our king said that he is willing to serve as a vassal state of the Great Wei and pay tribute every year."

Sudara Dadu knelt on the ground, thinking as he spoke how he could get a few bows and crossbows from the Wei Dynasty to take back for research.

In fact, the crossbow of Wei Dynasty is not afraid of being leaked.

Even if the Sulu Kingdom knew how to make a crossbow, it was unable to do so due to limitations in craftsmen, materials, polishing and smelting techniques.

If the crossbow was easy to replicate, the nomadic peoples on the grasslands, who had been enemies of China for hundreds of years, would have imitated it long ago.

However, the actual situation was that the nomadic tribes had suffered from the crossbows for hundreds of years and were unable to improve their situation, and they could not even learn from it.

Among the Sulu envoys' team were beauties whom they planned to present as tribute.

There were four women in total. Generally speaking, they had decent looks and figures, but they were dark, had rough skin, and lacked spirituality between their eyebrows and eyes.

"Your Majesty, do you have any other requests? Our king said that as long as you give us your orders, our entire country will do its best to fulfill them."

"You can all come to dig canals and build roads for our Wei."

The Sulu envoy was horrified when he asked them to serve.

Cao Cao signaled Wei Xu to take them down.

There is indeed a shortage of manpower on the canal digging side.

After Wei Xu took the people away, Cao Cao immediately gave Gan Ning an order through the interrogation beads:

"Clear out the armed regime in Sulu, send the population back to work or stay there to mine." Gan Ning on the other side immediately became excited.

He also disliked these Sulu people.

When they first fought against the Wei army, the arrows they shot at them were actually poisoned.

The island is a tropical area and there are many poisonous snakes.

After being swept away by Gan Ning's Jinfan Army, they became servile again.

Gan Ning had wanted to deal with them for a long time, but he didn't do it because he was afraid of ruining Cao Cao's plan.

Now that he received the order, he immediately became energetic.

"All soldiers, your majesty has issued an order to collect the Sulu people and put them into service in large numbers!"

"Put on the Xuanling and Jinyu, pass the order down, and get off the ship tonight!"

Gan Ning was quite cautious, even though the Sulu Kingdom expressed its submission.

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But his men stayed on the boat instead of staying on Sulu Island, for fear that the Sulu people had other plans.

If you stay on the boat, you can move forward and backward freely and take the initiative at any time.

study.

Cao Cao took the message bead, looked around the South China Sea, and gradually completed the map.

From the country of Yue, where Champa rice was found, to the west, there are countries in Southeast Asia such as Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, etc. These areas are already inhabited by people, but most of them are barbaric and tribal regimes.

Crossing the above areas and extending westwards, it will eventually border India.

There is also a Malay country on the sea.

After rectifying these small countries and defeating the Kushan Empire, the total population that can be absorbed should be around 80 to 90 million.

The birth rate of Da Wei itself will also increase, and there is still hope if the population can reach over 100 million.

By then, the population, national borders, and comprehensive national strength should be able to promote the birth of the divine dynasty in the Wei Dynasty.

That's about all I can do.

In addition, we must extend our power and influence to the West, so that they dare not even raise their heads and talk about war.

Late September.

To the south of Yecheng, there is a small county town.

Few people know that the grain inspector here is the emperor's eldest son.

Cao Ang had just received a transfer order from Cao Cao, asking him to return to the central government to take up a post.

All together, Cao Ang has been serving in various places for nearly seven years.

Next, Cao Cao wanted to transfer him back to Yecheng to learn the macro-control capabilities of the local area.

Before leaving, Cao Ang came to a small courtyard in the city.

The woman living in this yard is very beautiful. She said that she was from a small country west of the Western Regions and was willing to stay in the Wei Dynasty for Cao Ang.

Beauty trap...

In the early autumn at the end of September, the grass and trees in the yard have turned yellow and the leaves are falling in all directions.

Cao Ang came to the yard and stayed there for half a quarter of an hour.

When he left, a master and a servant were dead in the house, and Cao Ang personally killed the woman who had once made his heart beat.

After leaving the room, Cao Ang became more mature and calm.

It is difficult to grow without experiencing things. If someone approaches him with similar means next time, he will never succeed.

The next day, Cao Ang returned to Yecheng.

Cao Cao arranged for him to serve under the Minister of Grain, one of the Nine Ministers, to first familiarize himself with the state's finances.

Bronze Sparrow Palace.

Cao Cao asked Cao Ang, "Zixiu, you have been away from home for several years and have come into contact with the people and local officials. What do you think?"

Cao Ang expected his father to ask this question.

On the way back, his two generals, the fake Crouching Dragon and Phoenix, Sun Quan and Gongsun Kang, gave him advice, allowing him to take the opportunity to demonstrate his strategic talent.

Cao Ang felt that his father knew how much he was worth, so he decided to be honest:

"I think the most important thing is how to properly handle the relationship between the people, officials, and the nobles. If there is opposition or conflict, the people should be put first."

Cao Cao could hear the voice in his son's heart.

I know he really thinks so.

Cao Cao was kind to the common people, which comes from the insights of later generations.

The countless changes of dynasties in later generations have all demonstrated a truth: water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.

Whoever makes the people angry will turn the world upside down.

If being high-handed becomes a habit and the interests of the grassroots are ignored, one will be close to stupidity.

Such people are blind no matter how high their position is.

For example, Li Longji in later generations, and some people who had two million American equipments, are ready-made examples.

Cao Ang was able to think of this because of his local practice, and the experience he gained exceeded that of 90% of the emperors in all dynasties.

Cao Cao said happily: "You are right, but you missed the point."

Cao Ang followed his father, and the two of them were strolling around the Neijing Lake in the palace.

Her Royal Highness the Princess and the Second Prince were running frantically not far away.

“Your position, first you need to figure out who is your friend and who is your enemy?

Then unite your friends and fight together, or use your enemies to your advantage."

"Go back and think about it carefully. I am not in a hurry to hear your response."

"Who are your friends and who are your enemies? Tell me if you have figured it out."

Cao Cao waved his hand and asked his son to leave.

He looked westward, and his sight covered the entire West.

When I have rectified the mountains and rivers, I will raise my army again, and sweep away all obstacles, and let the world hear my dragon's roar!

Cao Cao took out the message bead and asked: "Zilong, where have you been?"

"I am on my way back and will soon reach the North Gate."

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