Volume of Changning Kingdom: Chapter 54 Changning Kingdom
Huang Qilin, who survived the disaster, hosted a banquet in the General Military Mansion to entertain Cui Yunhong and his party. The walls of the flower hall of the General Military Mansion still bore traces of the war. The tables and chairs were even improvised. The originally magnificent and solemn mansion was ruined.
It was in disgrace. Several elders secretly sighed when they saw this, especially Cui and Wu, who had been here more than two months ago and felt even deeper.
In the distance, in the Huang family's ancestral hall, the sound of banging instruments and monks chanting sutras came out. This was the Huang family holding a funeral for the Huang family members who died in this disaster. More than 100 Huang family members and their family members were killed and committed suicide.
A hundred people.
However, Huang Qilin and his son did not have much emotion or sadness. For them, there were too many things to do in the rest of their lives and there was no room for too much emotion.
After this disaster, the Huang family and the entire Shanba Port were severely damaged. Public and private property lost tens of millions. The Huang family's savings of more than 200 years were wiped out. Fortunately, after an agreement was reached, Basten and his gang could only take them away.
"Pannel belongings" allowed most of the belongings to be retained.
As for the losses suffered by merchants and civilians in Shanba Port, they were even more numerous. Three to four hundred Xiangyong and civilians died in the war alone - the entire Shanba Port did not even have a population of 10,000, which shows that the casualties were heavy.
Those who survived had no livelihood for more than two months, and were robbed many times by pirate mercenaries. Most of them were destitute and in urgent need of relief. The merchants lost their goods and faced breach of contract on their contributions, so they also needed help from the Huang family.
The dead need compensation, the living need relief, the bodies need to be buried, and the destroyed houses need to be rebuilt... not to mention they still have a huge debt to repay.
Although I have some criticisms about Shanlu, Shanjiu and other communities' "failure to save others", upon closer inspection, I may not necessarily have a clear conscience in what I did in the past. After this ordeal, I know the benefits of unity and mutual help, even if I have grudges.
, it is still necessary to warmly receive the envoys sent to congratulate you and discuss important matters with them.
As for the king of Bo Ni, even though he was at the point where he had no idea, he also sent a congratulatory envoy at this time - naturally he had to do his best to deal with it. This busy work has exhausted the father and son. At the banquet,
The three of them were showing signs of exhaustion, and all of them looked gloomy. They were still trying to cheer themselves up and toast to the elders.
In the hurry, there were naturally no exquisite dishes in the mansion. They were all simple dishes prepared with local vegetables and fish and shrimps from the sea. Fortunately, the purpose of both parties was not to eat, but the conversation at the banquet was the focus.
"The Huang family suffered this disaster. If it had not been for the help of the chief's divine power, I am afraid that it would have perished. On behalf of the people of Shanbagang, I would like to thank the chief and the Senate!" Huang Qilin said before bowing to Cui Yunhong and others.
"Mr. Huang, please get up quickly. I can't bear it anymore." Cui Yunhong hurriedly reached out to help him, thinking that this was not bad. In the old time and space, Kota Bharu didn't even have the Huangjiazhai left.
They all completely disappeared into the rainforest. Later generations can only imagine the stories that happened under Changning Mountain from a bunch of place names related to China.
"Fortunately, the matter passed safely."
"It's all due to the power of the Senate!" Huang Shibei bowed deeply, "The Huang family really has nothing to repay the leader for his kindness..."
"As the saying goes, it's better to seek help from others than to seek yourself. What are Mr. Huang's plans for the future? The many villages under Changning Mountain cannot live without a backbone."
Huang Qilin let out a long sigh and said with shame: "What's the backbone? I really can't afford it... If it weren't for the mainstay of the Senate to turn the tide, I would be a lost dog!"
Although Huang Qilin was captured and didn't know the situation outside, after Shanba was recovered, he knew exactly what happened - this was a big blow to him. He didn't expect that his family's two-hundred-year-old foundation was actually so fragile.
Take down the center and it will fall apart.
But he already understood the meaning of Cui Yunhong's words, which was to ask the Huang family to surrender to the Senate.
Whether to submit to the Senate is no longer a multiple-choice question for the Huang family. The Huang family's "restoration" this time depends entirely on the help of Nanyang Company. There is no doubt that since the Senate can help them guarantee huge loans, it can also come immediately.
"Pay off debts". Indian businessmen would not hesitate to sell the Huang family's debts to the Nanyang Company.
Regardless of its name, Nanyang Company seems to be the largest creditor of the Huang family.
"... From now on, I, the Huang family, are willing to serve as the vanguard of the Senate and work hard until death!"
"Haha, you don't have to be so exaggerated." Cui Yunhong smiled and said, "Have you never thought about establishing your own country?"
This question is not only a question for Cui Yunhong, but also a question for many elders. Considering the power of the Huang family in Borneo, it is not difficult to establish oneself as king. Why is it always a vassal of the Bo Ni royal family?
"I understand the chief's kindness. I don't want to be self-reliant. It's just that this place is not as livable as the Central Plains. Miasma is so rampant that people are unhappy and have to rely on others. On weekdays, I only see one-third of an acre of land in front of me.
I can’t see the overall situation clearly. I always feel that I have been managing for many years and the country is as stable as a rock. I never thought that everyone in the world is just for profit..."
This is true or false. In fact, the reason why the Huang family did not establish a country on their own is because they have had a great influence on the political situation of Bo Ni for more than two hundred years, and even affected the abolition of the establishment. The hereditary position of Tianmenggong has not been
Not a false title, but a real ruler.
It is not actually a favorable choice to leave King Bali behind and stand on his own.
Cui Yunhong didn't understand this and thought they were beaten passively because they only focused on making money and failed to form a strong group.
However, now that the Senate has expressed this intention, the Huang family will naturally show "no hesitation".
"The Senate has been kind to our clan and the people here. It is a great honor to submit to the Senate!" Huang Shidong added excitedly, "We are willing to serve the Senate as the master, and all the ports and villages under Changning Mountain will be united from now on.
Jianguo will always be a vassal of the Song Dynasty!"
Wu Tingwei nodded and praised: "Mr. Huang and the two gentlemen really understand the righteousness!" He thought for a while and asked:
"Where's Zhu Shunshen?"
Huang Qilin was slightly uneasy and said: "This child has no intention of becoming an emperor. He just wants to live a peaceful life here. If the Senate has other arrangements..."
"We don't have any arrangements. Since he is willing to stay with you, let him stay here and be a rich man with peace of mind, clean the cemetery and worship his ancestors."
"Yes, thank you for your grace, chief!"
After the Huang family and Chinese groups from various parts of North Borneo jointly submitted the official list in the name of "Changning Country", the Standing Committee of the Senate held a meeting to discuss corresponding countermeasures.
The Senate plans to establish a state similar to a federal system in the future. After all, no matter how powerful the Senate is, it is impossible to bring all the territories into the local scope for management. Changning Kingdom is not within the traditional local scope and has low natural resource endowments.
Regimes that do not have a prominent strategic position are suitable for existence as dependent countries of the Senate, and the legal relationship with the Changning Kingdom will also serve as a model for dealing with dependent countries in the future.
After some debate, the following document was finally formed:
In 1637, during the Song Dynasty, Australia went to the Senate to issue a resolution regarding the third founding meeting of local Chinese organizations in North Borneo.
1. Country name and capital: The country was named "Chang Ning Country", which means long-lasting peace and eternal blessing in Southeast Asia. The capital was set at Shanpa Port and was renamed Sabah.
2. Head of State: The chairman of the Senate of the Song Dynasty in Australia is the supreme leader of Changning State, and the local administrative system and name of the chief executive of Changning State are decided by him.
3. Territory scope: The northern part of Changning State reaches Kudat, the northernmost point of Borneo, and the southern part is bounded by the Sungai River south of the former Kota Kinabalu City.
Fourth, respect Zhu Shunshen's decision to stay in Changning and recommend that he transfer the Ming Dynasty Seal and related documents to the museum for preservation.
5. All relevant canonization documents and seals issued by the Ming Dynasty held by the Huang family were returned to Lingao and kept by the museum.
Fifth, establish the Changning Kingdom Founding Committee and go to Sabah to guide the establishment of the Changning Kingdom national system and related matters.
Sixth, formulate the "Law on the Relationship Between the Song Dynasty and the Changning Kingdom" as the code of conduct for the suzerain-subordinate relationship.
In addition to this official document, a secret understanding agreement was also passed. This agreement was proposed by the Huang family, but was approved by the Great Library.
The content of the secret agreement is actually not complicated: under the current circumstances, the Senate agrees that the Huang family will retain their hereditary position and "vassal" status in Bo Ni at the same time. Although this content has caused dissatisfaction among some senators, who believe that it encourages "eating from both ends"
.But the opinion of the Grand Library is that the Huang family has been operating in the local area for two hundred years and has deep-rooted influence in the palace. Now with the support of the Senate, the influence is becoming more and more powerful. Not only cannot it be given up voluntarily, but it must be fully utilized. After all,
Nanyang Company is still carrying out oil exploration activities on the territory of Bo Ni. There is no harm in having such a powerful agent.
The conferment fleet led by Foreign Minister He Ying arrived at Sabah Port. The series of celebrations for the founding of the Changning Kingdom will last for a week. Cui Yunhong disappeared after appearing at the reception in the first two days. He is not a lively person.
Instead of giving the Huang family guidance on the future of Changning Country in the social arena, he still had something he had been thinking about for a long time: the conquest of Mount Kinabalu in the 17th century. Now he finally has time to complete this unfinished business.
The wish came true.
Hearing that Cui Yunhong was going to climb Mount Changning, Huang Shidong also thought of Anna's need to complete the last test of her grandmother's reincarnation: to climb Mount Changning in person, carve her name on the Immortal Stone, and achieve spiritual resonance with her ancestors of all generations.
And he had to take a handful of soil from it and take it back to his grandma’s temple.
"The road to Grandma Peak in Changning Mountain is extremely dangerous and dangerous. Only those who are destined can enter it. As Chief Cui arrives at the sacred mountain with the dignity of a veteran, he will definitely have a smooth journey..." Huang Shidong tried to persuade Cui Yunhong to no avail, so he could only give respectful blessings.
Originally, Zhu Shunshen wanted to go together, but he was not fit to climb Changning Mountain after a serious illness, so he was stopped by Cui Yunhong.