The Ming Dynasty wanted to join but was rejected by our country, and now it has become a rich country in Asia, and the choice of the past is a mystery
China is an ancient civilization with a history of 5,000 years. In the past, many countries have established diplomatic relations with China, and many Asian countries were former vassal states of China. Brunei has a long history of exchanges with our country, as far back as the Song Dynasty, there is such a record in the "Zhao Ruzao Zhufan Zhi":"Boni country, southeast is spring;Go to Jatapa 45 Kor, go to Srivijaya 40 Kor, go to Champa and Maiyi 30 Kor, all of them are like the wind. Build a country for a city, and planks for a city. There are more than 10,000 people in the city, and it has 14 provinces under its jurisdiction'。
Brunei Darussalam is the full name of Brunei Darussalam"darussalam"Meaning:"A land of peace"。Brunei, formerly known as Bo Ni, has always been a friendly neighbor of China across the sea. For thousands of years, Brunei and China have been in constant exchanges, close and frequent. During the Song and Yuan dynasties, the Bohai people loved Hanfu and Han ornaments and respected Chinese customs and culture. Wang Dayuan, a folk traveler in the Yuan Dynasty, wrote in "Yidao Zhiluo": Bohai people"Love the Tang people"。Fei Xin, who accompanied Zheng He on his voyage to the West, also pointed out that the Bohai people welcomed drunk Han Chinese they met on the street to their homes, just like old friends meeting each other.
Brunei is located in the northwest of the island of Kalimantan in Southeast Asia, bordering the South China Sea. It has an area of only 5,765 square kilometers, but Brunei's territory in the past was much larger than it is now. Brunei was known as the Bo Ni country in ancient times, and its administrative area covers the entire island of Kalimantan, with agriculture as the main economic sector, and is rich in lobster fragrance.
In 1405, Zhu Di instructed Zheng He to go to the West for diplomatic propaganda to emphasize the power of Ming rule. Zheng He led more than 23,000 officers and soldiers to set off from Nanjing and cross the ocean.
On his way to the West, Zheng He passed through Sriwijaya (now Sriwijaya, a large port on the island of Sumatra) and arrived at the Bohai Kingdom, where he was personally received by the King of Bohai. The Bohai State was well aware of the status of the Ming Dynasty and respected the Ming Dynasty. Later, the King of Bohai even visited the Ming Dynasty in person.
After the king of Bohai came to the Ming Dynasty, he developed a strong affection for the Ming Dynasty and was reluctant to return to China even after the visit. Unfortunately, he died in China at the age of 28, and his last wish was to be buried in Daming. Since then, Bohai and Daming have been in contact with each other through **, friendly exchanges, and the mausoleum of the king of Paiwan is still in Nanjing.
Recently. With the continuous development of Western capitalism, Western countries began to expand outward, looking for more resources. Although the Bohai State was weak at that time, it was rich in natural resources, and naturally became the favorite of the invaders.
Bohai turned to the rulers of the Ming Dynasty for help to protect the country and people from the ravages of Western invaders. It was also willing to seek the wings of the Ming Dynasty to protect itself, even at the expense of incorporating the Bohai Sea into the Ming Dynasty's territory.
Who would have thought at that time that the rulers of the Ming Dynasty would refuse this request and that years of friendly diplomatic relations would be interrupted due to internal security concerns?The reasons for the Ming rulers' rejection of the Bohai State request are controversial in academic circles, but most people agree with the following two views:
At that time, the Ming Dynasty was strong, and it didn't want to confront the Western powers for the sake of a place where soldiers would fight, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble, and they didn't want their country to be condemned, which was tantamount to taking sesame seeds and losing watermelons.
In addition, historians believe that although the Ming Dynasty was strong externally, its internal foundation was not strong enough to accommodate the mud state that was suppressed by the Western powers. Whatever the reason, the Ming rulers ultimately rejected the request of the Bohai State. As a result, the Bohai State experienced a long period of colonial rule under successive invasions by Western powers, and its economic development was severely restricted.
In 1984, Brunei was reborn from the colonial era and successfully gained national autonomy and declared full independence. Brunei is rich in oil and liquefied natural gas resources, with a rapid economic recovery, increasing national strength, a prosperous life for the people, and a rising per capita income.
As the country grows stronger, so does the quality of life of its citizens. In Brunei, there are no taxes to buy a house or a car, and high-quality housing and cars are standard for ordinary people, as well as countless benefits and guarantees.
Imagine, if the Ming Dynasty accepted Brunei's request, Brunei would be able to get rid of the colonial era, and Brunei's cooperation would change the historical map of China and write a different Chinese historyBut the wheels of history do not go backwards, and Brunei is now responding positively"The Belt and Road Initiative"Initiative, establish friendly relations with China, and strive for mutually beneficial and win-win development, this is the best outcome. Brunei is now responding positively"The Belt and Road Initiative"Initiative, to establish friendly relations with China, committed to mutual benefit and win-win development, this is the best outcome.