Zheng He is a very famous navigator in the history of our country, he once sailed most of the world's waters, as far as the east coast of Africa.
Zheng He led his fleet to help countless people along the coast, and many descendants of the indigenous people at that time still remember Zheng He, and even many people enshrined Zheng He's portraits at home.
Zheng He once went to the West seven times, which not only realized Zheng He's childhood dream, but also made many countries a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, promoted the maritime trade between the Ming Dynasty and various countries, and once again realized the picture of all countries coming to the Dynasty, which greatly publicized the national prestige of the Ming Dynasty.
The Strait of Malacca is currently an important land and water route in the world, and as many as 40% of the world's freighters will pass through the Strait of Malacca.
The Strait of Malacca is located between the Indochina Peninsula and the Indonesian Archipelago, with two countries on the coast, Singapore and Malaysia, and the Strait of Malacca connects the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, which can greatly reduce the distance of sea transportation.
Zheng He also sailed through the Strait of Malacca during his seven voyages to the West, and even built a well along the Strait of Malacca, which was later robbed by many Western colonists.
Before introducing Zheng He to the West, let's first introduce Zheng He.
Why did Zheng He go to the West
Zheng He was born in today's Kunming, Yunnan, originally known as Ma Sanbao, Zheng He was captured by the Ming army because of the Battle of Mingping Yunnan when he was young, and was captured in the palace and became a eunuch.
Later, Zheng He went to the residence of Zhu Di, the King of Yan, to serve the King of Yan, during which Time Zheng He and Zhu Di gradually became acquainted with each other, and "Zheng He" was also the name given by Zhu Di, and Zhu Di also knew Zheng He's dream of sailing.
Zheng He's parents believe in Islam, Zheng He also believes in Islam, in the eyes of Islamic believers, Mecca is a unique holy place, many Islamic believers want to go to Mecca once, Zheng He is naturally no exception.
But Mecca is located deep in today's Saudi Arabia, and if you walk for years, sailing became the best way to travel at that time.
Zheng He also learned a lot of navigation knowledge because of his faith, and he hoped that one day he would be able to fly his fleet to Mecca for pilgrimage.
After Zhu Di became emperor after launching the Battle of Jingnan, he also wanted to publicize Daming's national prestige, and decided to send a fleet to overseas countries to publicize Daming's national prestige.
Zheng He naturally became the perfect candidate for the leader of the fleet, so Zheng He began his first cruise in 1405.
Arrival in Manjaga
Zheng He's fleet marched south and soon came to the vicinity of today's Strait of Malacca, where the country under command was called Manchaga.
Due to the sudden illness of Wang Jinghong, the fleet's deputy envoy during the voyage, he needed to rest ashore, so Zheng He led the fleet to accelerate to Manchuria and rest here.
During this period, Zheng He's fleet was greatly welcomed by the King of Managa, who provided comfortable accommodation and delicious food to entertain Zheng He and others.
After in-depth exchanges, the king of Manchuria had a full understanding of the Ming Dynasty and made a request that the Ming Dynasty help the barren Mandraga become rich and strong.
After hearing the King's request, Zheng He told the King of Manchuria that Manja could make Managa a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, so that the Ming Dynasty could not only ensure the safety of Manchuria, but also conduct maritime trade between the two countries.
The king of Manchuria was very happy to hear this, and immediately decided to submit relations with the Ming Dynasty to the suzerainty and vassal states.
Two years later, Zheng He led his fleet and envoys back to the Ming Dynasty, and Zhu Di, the ancestor of Ming Cheng, was very happy about Zheng He's voyage and held a grand celebration banquet.
At the celebration banquet, the emissaries of Manjaga hoped that Zhu Di, the ancestor of Ming Chengzu, would marry the King of Managa, and after hearing the messenger's request, Zhu Di agreed to the messenger's request and decided to give Princess Han Libao the wife of the King of Manjaga, hoping that the two countries would always maintain peace.
So Princess Han Libao led five hundred retinues to marry Manlaga, and after marrying Manlaga, the king of Manlaga was very fond of Princess Hanlibao, and built a palace similar to the Ming Dynasty for the princess.
Princess Han LiBao also bore two sons to the King of Manja, who also reached its most prosperous stage during this period.
Zheng He built the Three Treasure Wells
After the success of his first voyage, Zheng He soon embarked on a second voyage to the West, and Zheng He also came to Mandaga to visit Princess Han Li Bao and ask if the princess needed any help.
Princess Han Libao said that she was all right, but the only drawback was the lack of fresh water on the island, and after hearing about it, Zheng He decided to find a place on the island to build a well for the princess to use.
Zheng He's team consisted of highly experienced prospectors, and finally with the efforts of Zheng He and others, a freshwater well was completed, which was opened to ordinary people until the death of Princess Han Libao.
Many ordinary people on the island were able to drink sweet fresh water as a result, and the island's residents were so grateful to Zheng He that they named the well "Three Treasure Wells".
Zheng He would come to Manchaga to visit Princess Han Libao during the next five voyages to the West, and would drink water from the Three Treasure Well before setting out again, and Zheng He's remaining five voyages to the West were successfully completed.
The inhabitants of the island believe that the water in the Three Treasure Wells is full of magic, and as long as you drink the water from the Three Treasures Well before the trip, you can ensure the safety of the journey.
The arrival of the colonists
At the beginning of the fifteenth century, western colonists embarked on a great voyage, enslaving the local inhabitants and making them their slaves at every place they went.
When the colonists arrived in Mandaga, they also discovered the existence of the well, and after learning of the origin of the well and the fresh water it could produce, the colonists quickly occupied the well and did not let the local population drink it.
Later Dutch, British, and Japanese colonists visited the Strait of Malacca and occupied the well because it ensured an adequate supply of fresh water for the colonists.
It was not until the end of World War II that Semarang was returned to the hands of the inhabitants of the Strait of Malacca and was well preserved under Malaysian rule.
Every year, many Chinese people travel to Southeast Asia, and many people will come to Sampojing to visit, and some even bring gifts to worship.
epilogue
The Three Treasure Wells built by Zheng He not only symbolized the friendship between the ancient Chinese and the residents near the Strait of Malacca, but also represented the strength of the Ming Dynasty at that time.
This also represents the difference between our navigators and Western colonists, who bring civilization and prosperity and help the local people to live a rich life, while Western colonists bring killing and death.