Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 316 Construction
The thirty-fourth year of the Li Yuan Dynasty.

The Pandya Kingdom, which had just restored its independence, soon launched an attack on the Chola Empire.

The entire southern India is filled with a tense atmosphere.

Of course, Zhao Xin would never have thought that he had just fought a battle with Zhu Luo at sea, which led to the current situation.

But on the island of Sumatra in Srivijaya...

This year has been relatively peaceful.

Local children and adults are all immersed in the joy of winning bottles, cans, and even children's toys from football games.

In this way, Zhao Xin is also telling Zhao Ming that brutal rule is not feasible.

Sometimes, the locals have to be allowed to taste a little of the joy of being ruled by them.

And this football is just a small microcosm.

At this time, the children of the upper-class nobility in Srivijaya were all taught to use chopsticks.

and……

When going to the toilet, you don’t have to urinate or defecate anywhere.

The culture of the Central Plains is slowly changing the local area step by step.

Wait until the exciting game is over.

Zhao Xin also summoned the chiefs, noble sons, and their wives and concubines.

Said: "What do you think of this game?"

The chief below said with a flattering look on his face: "Excuse my ignorance, I have never seen such a wonderful game before."

Zhao Xin then asked, "Do you want to see such exciting games more often in the future?"

The people below also replied foolishly: "Yes!"

Zhao Xin then said, "Next... I have a great idea. Do you want to hear it?"

No one knew what Zhao Xin wanted to say.

But they all looked as if they were holding their breath.

Zhao Xin said: "My great idea is to make Srivijaya crowded with businessmen and tourists, and to make Srivijaya crowded with people. In the future, Srivijaya will have all kinds of delicious food, drinks and fun things. In this way, all of us can enjoy it."

When Zhao Xin said this, everyone still looked puzzled.

Zhao Xin said, "My great idea is to make Srivijaya the most prosperous, bustling, and best city in this area. What do you think?"

Everyone looked at each other.

Then someone said, "That's fine, but..."

Don't wait for the other person to finish speaking.

Zhao Xin said, "It's just that... I can't build this place well with my own strength."

"Besides...you all live in different places, and it's not easy for everyone to come here."

"It can take a few days at the least, or ten days or half a month at the most."

"Even farther away, even if you want to go out, you won't bother to go out when you think about how far the journey is, right?"

"So... my idea is that if you can all leave your own territories and move here to live together, then all these delicious foods, drinks, and fun things will be readily available."

"We will pool all our strength to build Srivijaya well."

"Wouldn't it be better to make the lives of all of you here better?"

See the picture poorly.

Zhao Xin wanted them to move their families here.

Some smart kings had long known that Zhao Xin definitely had no good intentions.

Especially for a country like Java.

If I move my whole family here, I might even live here myself in the future.

Doesn't that mean Zhao Xin can take control of him at any time?
Soon afterwards...

Then someone said, "I'm afraid this... isn't a good idea?"

Zhao Xin also said: "Why is it not good?"

The chief also looked timid and whispered, "We are all used to living in our own territory. We will not be used to it if we suddenly move to another place."

Zhao Xin also said: "It's okay, this matter is not mandatory. You are like Java, you can be kings behind closed doors, and in fact, you won't live too badly."

"My proposal is for those whose living conditions in their own territories are not so good."

"If anyone wants to come, you can tell me at any time. I will arrange land for you and you can build your own house. If you are not used to it after living here, you can go back if you want to."

“I just hope that you can invest all the resources you have into the construction of Srivijaya City.”

"Let us work together to make Srivijaya a better place, and at the same time, we can also enjoy the fruits of this joint construction together."

"Wouldn't you like to live in a city of a million people?"

"Someone is coming!"

Then...

Cai Jing stood up and told the servants to set up the table and other things. Finally, he took a scroll from a servant.

Zhao Xin said, "Show them all the prosperity of the Song Dynasty market."

Then... a painting of the Song Dynasty that was similar to "Along the River During the Qingming Festival", but wider and longer than "Along the River During the Qingming Festival", was spread out on the table.

These natives had never seen anything like this before.

All I can say is that every time someone comes forward, they will be stunned.

Moreover, the content of this painting is in no way inferior to the magnificent temple buildings built locally.

For example, those tall city gates, towers and so on.

In fact, it can still give people a quite shocking feeling.

soon……

Everyone, regardless of gender, was shocked and attracted by the scene in the painting.

I couldn't help but feel that how could there be such a fairyland in this world.

Zhao Xin also said to everyone: "In the future, Srivijaya will slowly develop in this direction."

"Of course! Considering the different climatic conditions, it may not be built exactly like the one in the painting."

"I can only say... I will adapt to circumstances."

"Anyway...it would be best if you could give us your support."

"After today, you can go back and think about it carefully."

"It's not that you have to live here. If you can live here for most of the year, then this place will definitely be more prosperous."

"As the city grows, people will be needed to take care of it. At that time, some official positions may be created. If your descendants are good at academics, they may have the opportunity to become officials of Srivijaya."

Everyone went back silently, taking Zhao Xin's words with them.

However, most of them are used to being kings in their own territories.

How could it be so easy to leave one's territory?

And if he leaves his territory, is he still a king?
For the kings and chiefs of various countries, they will definitely not be used to it.

only……

Although it is not possible for kings and chiefs, what about their descendants?
Just like their legitimate sons, second sons, illegitimate sons, and so on.

……

Wait until they go back.

Cai Jing also flattered Zhao Xin in front of Zhao Ming and said, "Your Majesty's move is no less than the Enfeoffment Order of Emperor Wu of Han."

Zhao Xin also said: "How can you still curse at me?"

Cai Jing immediately reacted and said, "Yes, yes, yes! I was wrong. Your Majesty is much stronger than Emperor Wu of Han."

This year.

Srivijaya began to focus on various construction projects that would improve living standards.

And there is one thing to say.

In areas like Srivijaya, things like iron pots are still very rare.

Even if there were any, most of them were brought over by merchants from the Central Plains.

If there were not enough iron pots, let alone the various other dishes of the Song Dynasty.

By the time we have spoiled the taste buds of the nobles of various countries and then let them go back, will they be able to eat their original food again?

In particular, Zhao Xin stipulated that their children must go to school at the age of seven.

They are taught from a young age to eat with chopsticks, and it is absolutely not allowed for them to eat with their hands in the future.

of course!

You can't just say no reason and not give the other person any reason.

Just say that eating with your hands is unhygienic.

But this place is greatly influenced by religion.

and so……

Zhao Xin will have to find an opportunity to debate with the monks. Actually, if you really want to say something...

Chopsticks are not necessarily clean.

But the advantage of using chopsticks is that you don't have to get your hands covered in oil when eating.

While Zhao Xin was focusing on the internal construction of Srivijaya, news also came from Zhao Hong's Jiaozhi.

The time for attacking Champa has been set.

The reason for informing Zhao Xin was mainly because they were afraid that the activities of merchant ships and caravans would be affected by the war.

That autumn.

Jiaozhi then launched an attack on Champa.

It took almost no effort to directly attack the opponent's capital.

As for the reason for attacking Champa.

The main reason is that Champa likes to cause trouble too much.

In the past, they either attacked Jiaozhi or Zhenla.

There is not a single day that is idle.

Therefore, for the sake of peace and stability in this area, it had to be conquered.

When Zhenla heard that Champa had been conquered, it was also a little dumbfounded.

of course!

The King of Zhenla knew clearly that Jiaozhi was here to pick peaches.

however……

In fact...

Champa was not so easy to capture.

Well, although Champa was nominally a country, in fact, there were many different chiefs.

Even after the Champa Kingdom was conquered, these chiefs would not necessarily surrender to Jiaozhi immediately.

Therefore, even when the Dai Viet Ly Dynasty was strong, every time they attacked Champa, they would just capture the opponent's king, extort a small amount of money and property, and then return.

That's the truth.

Because the other side did not have much confidence in completely controlling the entire territory of Champa.

therefore……

For Zhao Hong, conquering the capital of Champa was just the beginning.

The top priority is how to eliminate the local chiefs, big and small, and make them surrender.

then……

Several wars soon broke out between the two sides.

Until all the chiefs, big and small, of Champa were willing to surrender one by one.

Send people to the territories of each chief to ask whether they are willing to surrender.

Not willing?
Well!

Just wait for my army to arrive!

This also meant that merchant ships passing by this year were a little hesitant to dock.

of course!

There is no problem with the Song Dynasty's merchant ships.

Because the merchant ships of the Song Dynasty were escorted south by strong ships and powerful guns.

This winter.

The Jiaozhi troops docked at the port saw a fleet of Song Dynasty merchant ships all flying the five-star red flag.

can only say……

Fortunately, we are one of our own.

However, after what Zhao Hong did, things would probably be very difficult next.

In the next few years, there may be a lot more pirates on the sea.

If those chiefs, their descendants or their companions were allowed to flee to the sea.

Zhao Xin also told Zhao Hong this in a letter.

From now on... Zhao Hong must be prepared to station a certain number of naval forces in the southeastern coastal area of ​​Champa for a long time.

In Zhenla, after learning that Jiaozhi was attacking Champa, they also seized the opportunity and invaded the eastward.

They took back some of the cities that Champa had originally occupied.

If there is a chance, we should even occupy a few more cities of the enemy.

To make matters worse, the entire country of Champa was in even greater danger.

This year.

Pandya and Chola got into a fight.

Jiaozhi, Champa and Zhenla also fought each other.

And Zhao Xin's Srivijaya...

This year, no less than a thousand Han people moved south.

even……

Some of them are even illegal immigrants.

Zhao Xin asked someone to register the origins of these people.

By the time……

Zhao Zhe then divided the fields of the Song Dynasty according to the situation.

Speaking of which...

The current problems facing the Song Dynasty are actually very serious.

After all, as the scale of Zhao Zhe's fields continued to expand, there would definitely be opposition from some landlords, and it would accumulate more and more.

And the key point is that the current court may not have as many wise prime ministers as the one Zhao Xin was in.

of course!

Say so.

Whether this policy can be implemented continuously depends on Zhao Zhe's strength and will.

I can only say...the situation Zhao Zhe is facing now is much more complicated than that of Zhao Xin.

and……

Once the world is settled, some people will become lax.

Some trends of extravagance and debauchery will also be promoted.

However, arrogance and debauchery are actually nothing. The problem is, if arrogance and debauchery are combined with oppression of the people, then it will be troublesome.

Maybe it will lay the groundwork for some events to happen later.

Western border.

Tubo and Xixia.

North.

The Liao Kingdom, Zubu, Ugundile, and the Jurchens.

Once officials from the Central Plains oppress them, they will definitely rebel.

Fortunately, people like Zhang Dun, Zhang Qie and others have not all died yet.

What will happen when all these people die?
Considering that there are still people sneaking across the border.

Next…

Zhao Xin also had to make it clear to Zhao Zhe and asked Zhao Zhe to work out a more standardized procedure.

and……

It would be best to set up a fixed department to manage this matter.

In fact...

Generally, most people go out to sea from Fuzhou and Quanzhou.

So, next, just set it up in these two places.

In addition...

Although Zhao Xin was very happy that so many people came to Srivijaya, the government could also organize and develop places like Xiaosong Island.

If the Song Dynasty does not occupy this small Song Island as soon as possible, it will be more troublesome to deal with if a large kingdom emerges in the future.

You can send people to grow cotton directly in the local area and form a cotton or other plantation.

This issue……

In fact, it can also be handed over to the caravan members.

(End of this chapter)