There was nothing to write home about this campaign. They had the absolute advantage in numbers and equipment, and they had the support of the Vietnamese locals. Furthermore, they had repeatedly emphasized not to underestimate the enemy, and to obey orders. In a battle of annihilation, he displayed the ability to fight continuously without fear of hardship or exhaustion. The destruction of the French was not in the least unjust.
After the 30,000 troops of the Liberation Army annihilated the French, they headed straight for Shunhua. At this time, the Nguyễn Dynasty had already lost all morale to the French. Facing the high-spirited Chinese troops after annihilating the French, the Nguyễn court was filled with fear. Ruan Emperor of the Ruan Dynasty, Ruan Fushi, was the most frightened person in the entire Ruan court. In the recent war, wherever the French advanced, the Nguyen officials would surrender at the mere sight of them. When the Chinese army annihilated the French army and pursued the French, the Nguyễn officials who had surrendered to the French once again surrendered to China.
The French had proposed many conditions. What kind of harsh conditions would China propose this time? Or would the Chinese team just mercilessly eliminate Ruan Chao? Ruan Fushi even considered escaping from Shunhua to avoid the Chinese army. But at this time, Shunhua was completely surrounded by the Chinese army. He couldn't escape even if he wanted to.
Amidst this great unease, Chinese Foreign Minister Li Xin arrived in Shunhua. Li Xin had been to Shunhua once, and that was the first time the Restoration Party had come into contact with the Ruan Dynasty. At that time, although the Vietnamese people were respectful, deep in their bones, Li Xin felt that they were treacherous and cunning. This time at Shun Hua, that feeling was completely gone. Every Vietnamese who saw Li Xin would be extremely respectful.
Li Xin didn't know if this reverence was because of China's strength or because of the 30,000 Liberation Army outside the city of Hue. Of course, this wasn't important. If the Ruan Dynasty's Sade Emperor, Ruan Fushi, really didn't want face, then his reign as Emperor would come to an end.
The core of China's treaty was divided into three categories and 18 articles.
As for the relationship between Vietnam and China, China recognizes Vietnam's current territory and respects Vietnam's territorial integrity. On the other hand, Vietnam will officially become a vassal state of China. China and Vietnam will jointly formulate a Vietnamese constitution. Determine the status of Vietnam in a legal situation. The Ruan Dynasty could no longer claim the title of Emperor. Instead, he obediently took the title of Emperor and called himself King.
In terms of Vietnam's external relations, China guided and assisted Vietnam in its diplomacy.
In terms of economic and trade relations, Vietnam's customs were built under the guidance of China. Vietnam accepts China's currency and allows China to set up banks, build railways, roads, and businesses in Vietnam. Of course, the issue of taxation would be settled by both parties after discussion.
In the military field, China does not station troops in Vietnam, but when Vietnam is invaded, China has the obligation to send troops to protect Vietnam.
When Si De Emperor Nguyen Phuc finished reading the demands brought by Li Xin, his face turned pale. From the treaty, Vietnam's current territory was preserved, and Vietnam's Nguyen Dynasty was also preserved. However, Vietnam was like entering a wolf's den after being released from the tiger's mouth. With the Nguyen Dynasty's standards, they could not see any real danger in this treaty. If the treaty was carried out smoothly, the Chinese army would have to retreat from Vietnam.
Vietnam had always thought that China was a superior country, a powerful country. Ruan Chao was naturally thankful that the ferocious Chinese Army withdrew from Vietnam. Not to mention that China had defeated the ambitious French, saving Vietnam's Nguyen Dynasty.
However, once the treaty was signed, China would be deeply involved in Vietnam's internal affairs. Vietnam had been ruled by China for more than a thousand years, then looked for an opportunity to break free. Then, it would be ruled by China, then looked for an opportunity to break free. Now, it had entered a cycle of this, a situation even more terrifying than ceding territory and paying reparations. However, what could they do if they didn't sign? Looking at the nervous and silent officials of the Nguyen Dynasty, Si De Emperor Nguyen Phuc could not see any other way.
At the China Garrison outside the city, Foreign Minister Li Xin was discussing the matter with the South Sea Director-General of the Ministry of Commerce, Chu Guantian. If the treaty was signed, Chu Guantian would have to stay in Vietnam. Although this was a meritorious job, it was tough. Especially coming out of Nanjing, one of the top three cities in Asia. Staying in Shun Hua, which was at most close to China's standard, really felt like going to the countryside to support agriculture.
The two weren't worried about the treaty being signed, Vietnam was already scared out of its wits by the French. If they really didn't sign, China would really dare to destroy the Nguyen Dynasty. So the two were talking about the last time China established Jiaozhi Prefecture.
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However, unfortunately, what the Ming government brought to New Jiaozhi was the rule of the Qing Dynasty. The first was the local officials. Most of them came from the neighboring provinces of Guangxi, Guangdong, and Yunnan. They only knew a little. They took the risk to go deep into the Wilderness for only one purpose: money. The second was the eunuch, the military supervisor eunuch Ma Qi. He was actually the Supreme Commander of the Annan Military Region and the Supreme Governor of Jiaozhi Province. He extorted unbearably from the people. Just the peacock tail alone was 10,000 every year. If the number was not enough, he would arrest the Jiaozhi people and torture them cruelly. The Jiaozhi people had no place to appeal. In the end, it became a situation where the officials and the people rebelled. Rebellions arose and battles were everywhere.
The level of governance in the new China was getting higher and higher. The sorting out of the historical materials was gradually on the right track. When it came to foreign affairs, as long as there was a need, they could immediately take out a large pile of historical records. Reading these materials was one of the work processes. They could learn from the mistakes of the past and learn from the future.
For the future, the people in the Ministry of Commerce were not so belligerent. Things like the economy could not be solved by war alone. The reason why the Ministry of Economy was loyal to Vézé was not because of Vézé's invincible achievements, but because Vézé had indeed pointed out the direction of the economic problem.
From the perspective of economic benefits, it was best to expand the territory in a sparsely populated area, such as the millions of square kilometers of land outside the pass to Heilongjiang. There could be a large number of immigrants, and a complete grassroots system and tax system could be built there. Every minute was money.
A country with a large population like Vietnam would need to invest too many resources after annexing it. And if there was no investment, it would be difficult to produce. The best way was to let the current Vietnamese government become the spokesperson of China's interests. China would gradually control Vietnam's politics and economy. Even if they really considered annexing Vietnam, they would have to wait until then.
Li Xin believed that the smooth flow of trade itself could bring huge benefits. During the first five year plan of the new China, tens of thousands of "local heroes" were killed. Most of the people in this group of heroes were not bandits who robbed openly. Instead, they were virtuous people who had influence in the local area. Their attitude was "this mountain is mine, this tree is mine, if you want to pass through here, you have to pay for the road". Whenever there was any business activity in these areas, these sages would basically come up with all sorts of reasons to ask for a share of the profits.
Vézé repeatedly emphasized two things in the Party regarding the local problems. First, the old literati must not be allowed to return to the ranks of China's government. The work of the government must not rely on the local forces. Second, the feudal system must be destroyed, from clan culture to prison, and must not be lenient.
These rural virtuous people were dealt with, and the underworld in the city was cleaned up like a storm. Not only did the whole society not become turbulent because of this, but it also became orderly. The market was full of vitality, and no one dared to cause trouble. It was not the custom to not pick up litter on the road, and not to close the doors at night, but factory workers did not have to worry about being robbed when they walked at night after work.
Li Xin was born into a family of Hui merchants, and he had heard too much about the difficulties the Hui merchants faced with the feudal forces of the local authorities and the people. After working in the Ministry of Commerce, Li Xin understood that Vézé did not replace the old feudal system with a new one, but completely replaced the old feudal system with a new industrialized system. With this understanding, Li Xin became the staunchest supporter of Vézé's policies. And this loyalty and hard work were rewarded, step by step, Li Xin reached the position of Minister of Commerce.
The most abominable part of the feudal system was that the prison was legalized by all kinds of theories and systems. Just like in business, it was a relationship between supply and demand, and the government was responsible for the legitimacy of the transaction itself. In the execution of the transaction, there could be no forced buying or selling. Transactions had to be taxed. But the feudal system did not care about this. The feudal system was the territory of the laozi, and the laozi had the final say. What treaty, what contract, if I recognized it, it would exist. If I didn't, it would not exist.
Li Xin's family of Huizhou merchants hated this system to the core. Since he was young, Li Xin knew that doing business would make things difficult for him. After joining the Liberation Army and learning and putting it into practice, he finally understood how this system came about and how it worked. Although Li Xin was now the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in front of his former subordinate Chu Guantian, Li Xin still had to work hard to explain things clearly.
These days, Chu Guantian also figured this out. He asked Li Xin, "Minister Li, do you think the Ruan Dynasty will resist our new system with all its might?"
"You must be clear about this kind of institutional problem. I firmly believe that the court of the Ruan Dynasty is the same as the people in China who are extremely insistent on the feudal system. Even if he obeys, it is only because he is afraid of our army, and not because he is really willing to adopt the same new system as us, "Li Xin said seriously to the young man who the Ministry of Finance thought highly of.
"Then what should I do specifically?" Chu Guantian asked.
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