In fact, Zhu Yunwen's idea was very simple: to make these two dynasties, like the Bago Dynasty of Burma, submit to the Ming Dynasty and recognize the Ming Dynasty as their suzerain state.

At this moment, they seemed not to understand Zhu Yunwen's meaning, or perhaps they were deliberately pretending to be ignorant.

But Zhu Yunwen clearly wouldn't tolerate this bad habit of theirs. Since everyone had already been summoned, there was probably no need for them to make their own choices.

Therefore, Zhu Yunwen emphasized again: "The situation in the Black Triangle area must be guaranteed."

I see that your Nan Zhang Dynasty and the Siamese Dynasty are also indecisive and unable to convince people.

If that's the case, I'm afraid the only way for our Great Ming Dynasty to be safe is to assist the Pegu Dynasty in ruling the Black Triangle.

Of course, the Lan Xang Kingdom and the Siamese Kingdom could have different opinions, but this had to be based on absolute strength.

Zhu Yunwen's words were quite skillful; on the surface, they didn't seem to imply anything.

It even sounds a bit like nonsense.

But in reality, it was threatening the Lan Xang Kingdom and the Siam Kingdom.

Because the Black Triangle region is where these three countries meet, and each country has a portion of its territory within it.

If Zhu Yunwen were to take control of the Black Triangle region, it would mean that all three of their countries would lose a piece of territory.

Moreover, if the Ming Dynasty were to rule the Black Triangle region, would that be a good thing for the Kingdom of Lan Xang and the Kingdom of Siam?

This is definitely not a good thing. After all, if we're not careful, we could very well end up taking care of those countries as well.

It should be noted that Annam, located further southeast, had already become part of the Ming Dynasty's territory.

If the Ming Dynasty were determined enough, it wouldn't be a problem to take down Siam and Blue Palm at the same time.

If he truly gains control of the Golden Triangle region, then both countries, including Myanmar, will be in grave danger.

Thinking about this, the kings of Lan Xang and Siam suddenly seemed to understand something.

Because they felt that if the Ming Dynasty truly controlled the Black Triangle region, the Bago Dynasty of Burma would not be a major concern.

Because the Pegu Dynasty had already become a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, it was under the control of the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, the Ming Dynasty had no need to do anything to the Bago Dynasty in Burma.

Therefore, it seems that they have no other choice now, and it seems that the only path they can take is to join the Ming Dynasty and become a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty.

At the same time, they finally understood that this was the true meaning behind Zhu Yunwen's words.

Although this made them very dissatisfied, and even felt that it was a bit too much, they were ultimately in the wrong, especially since the weak were in the wrong in front of the strong.

This is unreasonable, yet I still try to argue my point.

Moreover, the Ming Dynasty was in the right and had the strength, which put the Lan Xang Dynasty and the Siamese Dynasty in a dilemma.

If they do not listen to Zhu Yunwen, the consequence may be that the Ming Dynasty will attack and rule their two countries.

This is not a good thing. Secondly, the only way out is to be very low-key and proactive, recognize the Ming Dynasty as the suzerain state, and then be subject to the control of the Ming Dynasty.

This is what is meant by reassuring Zhu Yunwen that there will be no more problems in the Black Triangle area in the future.

What appears to be a solution to the problem in the Black Triangle region is actually a plan to turn all three countries into vassal states of the Ming Dynasty.

From then on, the Ming Dynasty was basically able to control all the countries in the southwest region.

In addition, the ten kingdoms to the west also became vassal states of the Ming Dynasty.

If we calculate it this way, then apart from the north, almost all the countries bordering the Ming Dynasty became its vassal states.

The power of the Ming Dynasty can be imagined.

After much deliberation, the King of Siam spoke first, saying:

"If His Highness the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty is truly worried, perhaps my Kingdom of Siam is willing to become a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty and be under its control. Would His Highness the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty feel at ease in that case?"

Zhu Yunwen smiled and looked at the King of Siam with admiration, as if to say, "You are very sensible."

However, she asked instead:

"To acknowledge the Ming Dynasty as our suzerain state? That... isn't quite right?"

The King of Siam stared blankly at Zhu Yunwen, thinking, "Isn't this what you meant? Why are you playing hard to get now?"

Crucially, he also needs to be sensible and cooperate:

"There's nothing wrong with it. With the Ming Dynasty as our suzerain state, Siam will be safe and secure from now on."

Zhu Yunwen: "Really? Then... you Siamese people won't put us in too much trouble, will you? Don't push yourselves too hard!"

The King of Siam gave a forced smile: "Hahaha... It's not difficult at all... There's no forcing anyone when playing boxing..."

Zhu Yunwen laughed: "What fists? But everyone should be confident in the strength of the Ming Dynasty. Alright, since you insist on becoming a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, then the Ming Dynasty cannot refuse."

The King of Siam gave a bitter laugh, thinking to himself, "This is what they call 'a mute eating bitter melon,' suffering in silence."

But in the end, who's to blame? It's none of those greedy guys' fault; they went too far with the merchants and travelers in the Black Triangle region.

That's why it provoked Zhu Yunwen's anger.

What was once a paltry gain has now eroded even national sovereignty, forcing them to become a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, submitting to its authority and bowing down to it.

This deal was so bad that he lost everything, not even his underwear.

It's impossible not to regret it, but what's done is done, and there's no point in regretting it now.

That being said, even if we take a step back and assume the worst, becoming a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty doesn't seem like such a bad thing.

At least the Ming Dynasty was really strong; at the very least, one could indeed receive protection from the Ming Dynasty.

Thinking this way, the King of Siam felt a little better.

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