Just when the Xia army landed in Zamboanga and established an advance base, the contact with the Dutch was re-opened.
Only then did Xia Jun know why the Dutch did not set foot in Luzon?
It turned out that the Dutch wanted to take advantage of the Xia Kingdom's attack on Luzon to completely occupy Borneo as their own.
However, the Dutch encountered big trouble when they attacked Sulu. Not only were they unable to attack for a long time, they also suffered heavy losses.
This caused dissatisfaction within the Dutch East India Company, and many shareholders demanded the withdrawal of troops to prevent all military power from being lost in Borneo.
Only Anthony van Diemen and Putmans persisted.
Just because they understand that the Xia Kingdom is coming fiercely. If they do not take advantage of the current opportunity to take Borneo as their own, then it is very likely that this treasure land will fall into the hands of the Xia Kingdom in the future.
No matter how difficult it is, no matter how great the losses are, Borneo must be eaten.
What the Dutch didn't know was that their attack on Borneo actually provided convenience to the Xia Kingdom.
Because today, most of the areas in Mindanao are also under the rule of the Sulu State.
The most populous tribe on the island, like Sulu, belongs to the Moro people and is also a Muslim.
With their tyrannical strength, the tribes here repeatedly inflicted heavy losses on the Spaniards and the Dutch. Even the Americans who were extremely powerful later were unable to conquer this place.
However, Xia Guo caught up with a good time.
The mainland of the Sulu Kingdom was being attacked by the Dutch and was unable to do anything. The tribes on Mindanao Island did not receive any support and could only face the powerful power of the Xia Kingdom alone.
After establishing a base in Zamboanga, Xia Jun began to conduct a comprehensive survey of the entire island and obtained a lot of important information.
"The Moros are not a unified race, and there are many divisions among them. Including the Sulu, Samar, Maguindanao, Maranao, Yakan, Sangil, Tausug, Bajo
There are many tribes such as people and Palawans. Just because they all believe in Islam, they were lumped together by the Spaniards. According to our understanding, these tribes are scattered in various places throughout Mindanao. Not only are they not unified, but they are also mutually exclusive.
During the war, the relationship was very tense."
With the exact information, Zuo Hua felt relieved a lot.
"So that means we are not facing a united enemy, but small tribes that are scattered and independent?"
Gan Huiqiang quickly reminded: "Don't underestimate these tribes because of this. The Spaniards have not been able to conquer this place for more than a hundred years, so they must have some tricks."
Zuo Hua waved his hand, indicating that he understood the key.
"Next, let's not rush to attack. Let's try to get in touch with these tribes on the island first. See which ones are winnable and which ones are completely hostile. After differentiation, we will decide how to act."
He was not completely superstitious about force and felt that he could completely conquer this place as long as he fought all the way through.
All I can say is that his understanding is completely correct.
The complexity of Mindanao determines that anyone who attempts to conquer it with absolute force will surely suffer a disastrous defeat.
A multi-pronged approach must be taken to achieve the optimal solution.
Following Zuo Hua's order, the Xia army began to attack everywhere to communicate and negotiate with various tribes.
Only after a truly in-depth understanding, Xia Jun suddenly discovered that although this place is located at the southernmost tip of Luzon, the tribe's degree of civilization is almost the highest in Luzon.
It turns out that the Islamic religion had already invaded here more than five hundred years ago and established a firm foothold.
The Sulu Kingdom in the neighboring state of Borneo exerted a huge influence on this place and allowed the tribes here to enter a civilized society very early.
Moreover, the Sulu Kingdom is also one of the traditional Chinese vassals, which has led to the convergence of Eastern and Western cultures in the country and a high level of civilization.
All tribes in Mindanao were very wary of the Xia army's arrival.
In their view, there is no difference between the Xia Kingdom and the Spaniards.
Since the Xia Kingdom does not believe in Islam, it is a heretic and should be exterminated.
Xia Jun's experiment suffered heavy losses and made little progress.
Only three or two very weak tribes were bullied and felt that Xia Guo could be a good backer, so they accepted them.
"These Islamic believers are very fanatical and very united. They can be said to be impenetrable with a pin and water. If you want to control this place with gentle means, there is little hope."
The intelligence was gathered, and Zuo Huaren was in pain.
This was his first time dealing with Islamists, and he immediately felt how powerful they were.
Several generals gathered together to discuss for more than half a month, and finally decided to adopt a two-pronged approach.
A carrot in one hand and a stick in the other.
You must show your strength to the tribes on the island, otherwise the people here will not be afraid.
If there is no awe in the heart, the Xia Kingdom will not be taken seriously, and the belief in resistance will not be eliminated.
While using force to intimidate, the people here should also feel the benefits of following the Xia Kingdom.
Everything is fake, only a better life is real.
When the living environment of the people here improves, their impression of Xia Kingdom will inevitably change.
"No matter what tribe or religion, it will never change. It is always the upper class who control the lower class through various means such as ideas, wealth, force, blood, etc. Therefore, when we attack, we still have to deal with Taiwan.
Like the natives on the island, they will show no mercy to the upper-class people of each tribe and completely eliminate them. Without the control of these people, the lower-class people and civilians will be liberated, their minds can become active, and they can accept our ideas.
Be kind and make a difference.”
The success of marching all the way enabled Xia Jun to master a very scientific method.
It is impossible to use this method to deal with a fully mature society.
Because in a mature society, ideas have penetrated into every corner of the country. Even if there is no upper-class control, ordinary people will distinguish between ourselves and the enemy through their independent consciousness.
Only in relatively primitive and closed societies is this approach a good strategy.
For example, in Mindanao, the upper class of the Moro people have a sense of autonomy because they have been baptized by Islam.
But the ordinary people and slaves below were ignorant and fell victim to religious seduction. Their sense of resistance was just the result of induction and coercion by the upper class.
Therefore, eliminating the upper class people here is equivalent to uprooting the soil of resistance. At the same time, it can free the lower class people from their restraints, improve their status, and obtain wealth.
Any of these can help the Xia Kingdom win the hearts and minds of the people and consolidate its rule.
He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world, Xia Kingdom has always kept this sentence in mind.
