Nanyang Storm 1864

When the Great Chu Emperor Zheng Guohui received the report, he did not show any surprise on his face. He immediately summoned the garrison commander General Huang Shan and Prime Minister Fan Zhicheng to discuss current countermeasures.

Since taking office

He had experienced dozens of assassination cases and uncovered dozens of attempted assassinations, most of which were nipped in the bud, and only three or five were able to be carried out.

The current incident is a bad act that has reached the execution level.

This is because it originated from the white community in the Netherlands, has a small scope, is highly concealed, and is difficult to investigate and verify, yet it has reached the stage of implementation.

It can be said that it is extremely dangerous.

A country has so many affairs to deal with, and so many enemies, both overt and covert. Even if they are just a small handful, the total number is still considerable.

Among the indigenous princes and nobles who were wiped out, the imperial nobles and wealthy families who were punished, the local forces that were deeply rooted and those who claimed to have different political views, there will always be a few who jump out.

He wanted to achieve his ulterior motives through such despicable means as assassinating the emperor.

It is true that Emperor Zheng Guohui of the Great Chu Empire was a wise and sage monarch admired by all. He founded the eternal empire of the Great Chu Empire and promoted the unprecedented prosperity and development of the overseas Chinese empire, which is worthy of being recorded in history.

But he is not Yinyang, and cannot be liked by everyone.

The Great Chu Empire introduced strict laws formulated in accordance with Western law, forming a system of checks and balances and supervision, which greatly reduced the privileges of the nobility and bureaucracy, and they also had to pay taxes.

The government vigorously eradicated the stubborn forces formed in the local areas and clarified the legal system. Every year, a large number of nobles and gentry violated the law and were punished, deprived of their noble titles and property, and exiled to deserted islands.

This has caused the desires of those who try to dominate the village and collude with internal and external forces to pursue their own selfish desires to expand unprecedentedly. How can they not be angry?

Therefore, there are many people who intend to rebel.

Prime Minister Fan Zhicheng and the local garrison commander, General Huangshan, came hurriedly with serious expressions and held a brief imperial meeting.

Imperial meeting in progress

Confessions obtained through torture were received, and the secret organization "Odin Seminar" surfaced. Its members were from many cities including Manila, Bandung, Surabaya, etc., and they often held secret prayer meetings.

Through confessions, we also learned that there were many secret groups in the Dutch white society in Java.

The focus is on other Dutch secret groups involved in the "Odin Society", which mainly focus on political demands and resistance to the tyranny of the Great Chu Empire, and do not rule out the use of force.

Under the unprecedentedly harsh torture, even my parents confessed everything.

After a brief discussion in the imperial court, they reached a consensus on mobilizing troops, imposing a curfew and conducting a thorough investigation.

Immediately, the garrison troops in the barracks and the mobilized militia took action and began a comprehensive inventory operation in dozens of towns and cities, including Manila, Bandung, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, etc.

Thousands of white people were arrested, and even more white family members were implicated. This triggered strong protests from the Kingdom of the Netherlands and attracted attention from European countries, causing an uproar and widespread concern.

In view of this
The Great Chu Empire simply invited diplomatic personnel from Britain, France, Germany, Russia, the United States, Austria-Hungary, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium and other countries to participate in the case and inform all parties of the progress of the case in a timely manner.

When you pull out a radish, you get mud too, which can't be washed off at all.

Secret societies headed by the "Odin Seminar" were uncovered one after another, and the rebellious speeches they advocated on a daily basis became evidence of treason.

The privately stored weapons, firearms and gunpowder, the corroborating confessions and the hateful curses were exposed in broad daylight and were completely impossible to conceal.

can only say

Having been reduced from the high-ranking white colonists to ordinary people, the Dutch people's burning resentment was difficult to conceal, and they even expressed it bluntly in court, unable to hide it even if they wanted to.

Public opinion in European countries changed accordingly. While generally acknowledging that the Dutch had committed treason, they also expressed a tendency to believe that their actions were excusable and hoped that the Emperor of Chu would show mercy and forgiveness and give lighter punishment to these white people.

Given the arrogance of European white society, it is difficult to accept the fact that a large number of former white colonists were severely punished.

Even if they are wrong, we should not punish them excessively or even think that it is no big deal.

The trial of the case and the fermentation of public opinion took a long time. Amidst all this turmoil, the King of Chu continued his journey south.

More than ten days later
The ruins of ancient Borobudur in Yogyakarta, central Java
The emperor of the Great Chu Empire led a group of ministers to pay tribute and admire the ancient ruins of the tropical temple, feeling the sedimentation of history.

Borobudur was built between 750 and 850 AD by the rulers of the Sailendra dynasty who ruled Java at the time, about a thousand years ago.

Borobudur means "Buddhist temple on the top of the mountain" in Sanskrit.

As the name suggests, it is built on a large flat land on the top of the mountain.

On the ancient and weathered Borobudur, dozens of large flags fluttered in the wind, and many eminent monks were beating wooden fish instruments and chanting scriptures.

On the altar were placed three kinds of animals, incense and candles, as well as various sacrificial fruits, incense burners, prayer flags, prayer wheels, and the sound of incense sticks, filling the air with a strong religious atmosphere.

After the ceremony
The Great Chu Emperor Zheng Guohui stepped forward solemnly, burning incense and praying. It turned out that the wailing and howling of the wind in the valley seemed to be echoing faintly.

Concentrating and feeling it, one could not detect any malicious intent from the unknown existence. Instead, it conveyed a spirit of prayer, blessing and compassion, attracting the gathering of wind and clouds in the sky.

He said loudly with a solemn look;

"According to the will of Heaven, the Emperor of Great Chu issued an edict
I am the Emperor of this world, and I govern billions of people, all of whom are my subjects.

We should treat everyone equally without distinction.

From then on, the overseas Chinese finally found their home and were able to live freely and in peace.

I am an enlightened monarch. I respect Taoism, worship Buddhism, and believe in totems. I am not restricted by Chinese or foreign beliefs. It is up to the people to decide for themselves.

As long as you protect this land, you will enjoy the people's worship and offerings from generation to generation!
My promise will be recorded in gold and jade books.

The royal family of Great Chu has offered sacrifices to this iron rule for generations, which has unified the country and brought the mountain gods and river gods back to their hearts, so that they can share this peaceful and prosperous era.

This oath was made by Zheng Guohui, the Emperor of Great Chu, at the Buddha's Temple, and is hereby issued to all the people of the world, to be followed without reservation."

As the words of Emperor Zheng Guohui of Great Chu fell, the strong wind in the valley rumbled and echoed, the clouds in the sky parted and the sun rose, showing a magical scene between heaven and earth.

Amid the Sanskrit chanting of hundreds of eminent monks, the strong wind echoing in the valley instantly disappeared, turning into a gentle breeze that caressed the face.

The bright sunlight shone on the ancient Borobudur, which seemed to be coated with a layer of golden light, enclosing the figure of Zheng Guohui, the emperor of the Great Chu Empire, making it sacred and tall.

This inexplicable change shocked all the ministers and dignitaries, who bowed down devoutly to offer sacrifices.

After a series of complicated rituals, the grand sacrificial ceremony was completed.

The Great Chu Emperor Zheng Guohui stood on the heights of Borobudur, gazing at the sunny peaks and valleys around him. He felt a sense of lofty ambition as if the world was in his hands, as if even the mountain god totem recognized the legitimacy of the empire.

He said, "The road to unifying the world and uniting the people is long and arduous, and I will dedicate my entire life to this end."

General Huangshan, who was accompanying the emperor, nodded in agreement and echoed, "Your Majesty has followed the will of Heaven, opened up vast territories overseas, forged the Nine Cauldrons of the Divine Land, and subdued the world. This is a great achievement that will never be shaken."

"It is indeed so. It is our lifelong blessing to be able to follow the footsteps of a powerful horse." Prime Minister Fan Zhicheng also stepped forward and said solemnly with an excited look.

"Your Majesty, this is such a great vow. I am willing to lead the way."

"Yes, that's as it should be."

A host of ministers and dignitaries echoed this sentiment, fearing that if they were slow to express their feelings, they would appear unenthusiastic. To achieve high office in the Chu Empire, one must not only possess talent and virtue, but also understand the rules, know when to advance and when to retreat, and express loyalty at the right time.

Especially during the "Dutch Treason Case", every move must follow His Majesty's footsteps and show a consistent stance.

Lieutenant General Zheng Daqiang, the chief of the Royal Guard, stood on the next step with a serious expression. The new commander was carefully observing the mysteries of this place in his mind and was secretly horrified.

People of this era were very superstitious and believed in the existence of gods and ghosts.

But such a manifestation still made Lieutenant General Zheng Daqiang feel deeply in awe.

in turn

There is even more fanatical worship for the supreme power of His Majesty Zheng Guohui, the Emperor of Great Chu, who can command ghosts and gods.

He secretly made up his mind.

The next step is to publicize this matter vigorously among the Royal Guards.

After a certain amount of beautification and additions, it will be used in advanced courses for loyalty education for officers and soldiers of the Guards, especially the officer corps.

Every member of the Royal Guards should be a fanatical believer of His Majesty.
The Great Chu Emperor Zheng Guohui led a group of ministers, dignitaries and eminent monks to climb the mountain to worship Borobudur, the totem of this ancient land, the mountain god and the river god, as well as all the gods who protect this land.

From the dark clouds and howling mountain winds in the early morning to the bright sunshine and clear air later, it seemed to have received the implicit approval of this land and water.

Everything was done based on my feeling and went very smoothly.

By noon when they went down the mountain, the Great Chu Emperor Zheng Guohui and a group of ministers and dignitaries were in a good mood.

They walked down the mountain chatting and laughing, leaving the eminent monks to continue the unfinished rituals, which would take 49 days to complete and become a grand event in the spread of Buddhism.

The Great Chu Emperor Zheng Guohui has promised

A huge sum of money, one million silver dollars, will be allocated to help eminent monks build a Buddhist temple here to continue the Buddhist tradition, save all living beings, and transform wild Buddhas into true Buddhas.

With the royal family of the Great Chu Empire as an example, the nobles and wealthy businessmen in the empire will certainly donate generously to help Buddhism flourish in the world, which goes without saying.

Some devout Taoists disagree, but that is another matter.

It's hard to satisfy everyone, and this is what this means.

The fact that the Great Chu Empire respected Buddhism did not mean that it suppressed Taoism. It was never an either-or choice.

There are numerous Taoist temples in the empire from the mainland to overseas colonies. There are royal Taoist temples in the inner courtyards of the imperial palace. At the behest of His Majesty, the Ministry of Internal Affairs also allocates funds every year to build some Taoist temples in famous mountains and rivers.

Given the vast territory of the empire and the numerous famous mountains and rivers, it was not necessary to build a Taoist temple in Borobudur.

This was originally a thousand-year-old temple with a very rich history. Later, due to the changes of the indigenous dynasty, it was gradually buried in the ruins of history.

It may not be a bad thing to reconnect with Buddhism now.

As the Great Chu Empire deepened its colonial policy on Java Island, the original indigenous beliefs could no longer be sustained and would inevitably disappear in the long river of history.

Emperor Zheng Guohui of the Great Chu State promised to treat all faiths equally. You can just listen to it, but don't take it seriously.

Except for Java Island, in the mainland of the Great Chu Empire and the overseas colonial governorates, the mainstream Chinese people believed in Buddhism and Taoism, and a small number believed in Protestantism. Other sects basically had no room to survive.

If all the believers are wiped out, what faith is left?
Arrived at the foot of the mountain
There was a long row of black royal cars parked here, as well as a large number of fully armed cavalry guards. The cordon extended outward for more than ten kilometers, tightly sealing off the surrounding area.

The unexpected incident in Bandung made the Royal Guards extremely nervous.

It was later heard that the Chinese engineer who drove the aircraft into the restricted area was shown special mercy by His Majesty and was only punished before being let off.

The wrath of the Royal Guards was completely attracted by the Dutch white community. The Tiberian cavalry went out in all directions, arresting those involved in the case and conducting brutal interrogations and tortures.

Only in Bandung

772 people were arrested, including 4652 white people. The local barracks were overcrowded with detainees, all of whom were suspects of treason.

That guy was really lucky to be let off so easily.

The Emperor of the Great Chu Empire, Zheng Guohui, was in a good mood. He looked at the beautiful scenery around him and said to everyone:
"My dear ministers, please have a simple lunch at noon. On our way back this afternoon, how about we go and see the promotion of farm machinery?"

At his words, Lieutenant General Zheng Daqiang tensed up. He hurriedly saluted and reported, "Your Majesty, I have risked my life to offer this sincere remonstration. Given the current unsettled situation in the region, I implore Your Majesty to retract your order. You must not risk your life. If anything goes wrong, I will pay you back with my life."

After listening to Zheng Daqiang's advice, the Great Chu Emperor Zheng Guo frowned and felt a little unhappy.

What’s the matter…I can’t go around looking around now?
Then what use are you guys?

Lieutenant General Zheng Daqiang quickly winked, which made General Huangshan look a little embarrassed. He had to step forward and persuade him.

"Your Majesty, please think twice. General Zheng does have some truth in what he said.

In the areas around Yogyakarta today, only the indigenous threat in the towns has been eliminated, and the vast rural villages have not yet been reached.

Chinese immigrants live together with the indigenous people in villages and towns, and conflicts of varying sizes often break out.

Under the strong suppression of the imperial army, the indigenous people have accumulated deep resentment and the danger cannot be underestimated.

Your Majesty's precious body is a matter of great importance to the Chu Empire. We, your subjects, cannot afford this responsibility. We respectfully request that Your Majesty withdraw your order."

"Your Majesty, the inspection of the farm can be postponed for now. We cannot put our Wanjin Dragon Body at risk."

"I implore Your Majesty to revoke your order and prioritize the interests of the empire."

The ministers also began to persuade him, and their opinions soon reached a consensus.

The situation in this area is complicated due to the mixed inhabitation of indigenous villages and Chinese immigrant villages, and it is indeed quite dangerous.

If you are on the way to the inspection
If a dart or a few arrows suddenly fly out of nowhere in a remote dense forest or bush, it would be a serious matter.

Who can guarantee that this will not happen?
To be cautious, it would be better to cancel the emperor's sudden idea of ​​inspecting the farm.

Seeing that all the ministers disagreed, the Great Chu Emperor Zheng Guohui looked somewhat displeased. He waved his hand impatiently and said, "Forget it, then, let's not watch it anymore. Let's go back to the city."

"Your Majesty, we will obey your command and respectfully invite you to return to the city." Everyone echoed.

"Humph……"

The Great Chu Emperor Zheng Guohui snorted and got into the car parked on the side of the road without saying anything more.

Li Jingxi, the Imperial Secretary General, closed the car door, waved to everyone, and said loudly, "Let's get going and return to the city!"

All the ministers scattered like birds and beasts, some got on the carriages, some rode on horses. Lieutenant General Zheng Daqiang mounted a strong white purebred horse and shouted with high spirits, "Your Majesty, return to the city and set off."

Give an order

The cavalry escorted the convoy forward at a rapid pace. Several leading cavalrymen, carrying flags on their backs, galloped away, and the troops along the way immediately went on high alert. (End of this chapter)