Why should I act on my own when there are others?

After confirming that there is a huge treasure beneath the ancient temple.

Lin Cheng added more people to surround the place.

But he did not choose to act immediately, but waited for the right opportunity.

the next day.

Lin Cheng arrived as promised and came to the old man again at the same time with the prepared gifts.

After he arrived.

The two of them quickly came into the study.

The old man looked at Lin Cheng and said, "Since you have made up your mind, let me ask you a question first?"

Lin Cheng nodded.

"Excuse me, Senior?"

“How much do you know about Southeast Asia during the Ming Dynasty?”

Lin Cheng knew that the old man was preparing to tell him the news he really wanted to know. After all, the previous two times he only said a little bit and then nothing more.

Lin Cheng is a history lover, but he doesn't know a lot of history. For example, Lin Cheng doesn't know much about the history of Southeast Asia.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Cheng answered honestly: "To be honest, I don't know much about Southeast Asia during the Ming Dynasty." The old man nodded slightly to show his understanding, and then smiled and said: "It's okay, let's talk about Southeast Asia during the Ming Dynasty today. You know, the relations between countries in Southeast Asia at that time were complicated, trade was frequent, and cultural exchanges were quite active." Lin Cheng listened with great interest and asked quickly: "What specific countries were there? What kind of exchanges did they have with the Ming Dynasty?" The old man took a sip of tea and slowly said: "There were many countries in Southeast Asia at that time, such as Annan, Siam, Myanmar, etc. These countries had extensive trade and diplomatic relations with the Ming Dynasty, and some of them even paid tribute to the Ming Dynasty." Lin Cheng suddenly realized and became more interested in this period of history. He asked eagerly: "So, what impact did the Ming Dynasty have on these countries?"

Lin Cheng is a history lover, but he doesn't know a lot of history. For example, Lin Cheng doesn't know much about the history of Southeast Asia.

The old man smiled and continued, "The prosperity of the Ming Dynasty had a profound impact on neighboring countries. Its economic prosperity attracted many foreign merchants and envoys to trade, promoting exchanges and cooperation between regions. In addition, the Ming Dynasty also passed on the essence of Chinese culture to Southeast Asian countries through cultural dissemination, which played a positive role in promoting local cultural development."

Lin Cheng exclaimed: "So that's how it is. The Ming Dynasty was truly a great era!" He seemed to be in that prosperous era, with scenes of bustling trade and colorful cultural exchanges appearing before his eyes.

The old man nodded and encouraged: "Yes, history is always full of surprises and discoveries. If you study it in depth, there will be more interesting stories waiting for you to explore."

Lin Cheng looked at the old man with gratitude and made up his mind to learn this history well. He realized that every piece of history is a precious treasure that is worth understanding and inheriting.

But the most important thing now is what the old man said.

World history is colorful and Lin Cheng will spend his whole life learning about it.

Lin Cheng was also curious whether what the old man said was related to the history of Southeast Asia.

"Senior, what influence do these countries you just mentioned have in modern society?" Lin Cheng asked impatiently.

The old man smiled and replied: "Although time has passed, the history and cultural heritage of these countries still deeply influences the Southeast Asia today. For example, the traditional architecture of Annan, the unique art forms of Siam, and the Buddhist culture of Myanmar have all become important characteristics of the region."

Lin Cheng listened with great interest. He began to imagine himself setting foot on the land of these ancient countries and feeling their charm.

The old man continued, "Moreover, the relationship between these countries and China continues to this day. The economic exchanges, cultural exchanges and friendly relations between the two sides constitute an important part of contemporary international relations."

Lin Cheng nodded thoughtfully. He understood that the value of history lies not only in looking back at the past, but also in enlightening the future.

The old man continued to introduce Southeast Asia during the Ming Dynasty, and Lin Cheng listened with great interest. These were the things he wanted to know most.

"In addition, the cuisine of Southeast Asian countries is also rich and diverse, and the unique flavors are unforgettable." The old man said enthusiastically.

Lin Cheng couldn't help swallowing his saliva. He had a strong interest in food.

"For example, Thailand's Tom Yum Goong soup, Malaysia's satay, Vietnam's spring rolls, etc., each one represents the local cultural characteristics." The old man listed them all.

Lin Cheng was fascinated by what he heard and couldn't wait to taste these delicious dishes.

"Of course, Southeast Asia today is also facing some challenges and opportunities. With the development of globalization, these countries need to actively integrate into the international community while maintaining their own traditions. It's like a balancing game, requiring both sticking to local characteristics and embracing change and progress," the old man said meaningfully.

The old man started chatting about social development.

But what Lin Cheng wanted to know was how much those treasures had to do with the motherland, rather than how these countries developed, because after all, how they developed had nothing to do with him, Lin Cheng.

The old man also saw that Lin Cheng was not interested in what he said later, so he did not say anything more and continued to introduce the relationship between the ancient Southeast Asian countries and the Ming Dynasty.

"However, during the Ming Dynasty, these countries had closer relations with China. At that time, Zheng He's fleet arrived in Southeast Asia many times, bringing about trade and cultural exchanges. Many precious cultural relics and treasures also circulated at that time. It is said that some of these treasures also contain mysterious powers." There was a hint of mystery in the old man's words.

Lin Cheng's eyes lit up. He was always curious about treasures. "Where are these treasures now? Is anyone still looking for them?" he asked anxiously.

The old man smiled and said: "This is the mystery of history. Some treasures may have been discovered, and some may still be buried deep underground. But in any case, they are all witnesses of that glorious history."

Lin Cheng was filled with an impulse, and he decided to explore those unknown treasures and uncover the mystery of history. "Thank you, old man. I have a deeper understanding of the history of Southeast Asia." Lin Cheng said gratefully.

With a lot of harvest, Lin Cheng left the old man's hut and embarked on his new adventure...