Haha, you thought it was about the Chinese in America didn't you? Psych!
My question is actually about his real voyages. One of his goal was to seek tribute and impress other countries, but he was not afraid of military intervention if needed, overthrowing a king or two if memory serves right.
So, what if he actually set up shop somewhere? Say he actually conquers some city in Indonesia or India to ensure proper supply of pepper and luxury goods?
It would be a proper colony, administered by Chinese, like the Portuguese would do a century later.
Thoughts?
My question is actually about his real voyages. One of his goal was to seek tribute and impress other countries, but he was not afraid of military intervention if needed, overthrowing a king or two if memory serves right.
So, what if he actually set up shop somewhere? Say he actually conquers some city in Indonesia or India to ensure proper supply of pepper and luxury goods?
It would be a proper colony, administered by Chinese, like the Portuguese would do a century later.
Thoughts?