The Great Industrial Ming Dynasty Started from Beiping

Chapter 537 Zhu Di’s Backstab

Mu Sheng had been observing for many days and did not dare to attack rashly.

"Although our army has siege equipment such as ladders, fairy caves, artillery, etc., the walls of many countries are thick and strong, so it is better to use tactics."

Zhang Fu stared at the map and had seen the opponent's arrangements during the day, just as Mu Sheng said.

And the navy of Ming Dynasty could not come in.

"I will lead the army to attack the southwest of Duobang City, and you will lead the army to attack the southeast."

Zhang Fu made up his mind.

Two days later, in order to confuse the enemy, the Ming army lined up on the beach. After the arrangement, Zhang Fu sent a group of suspected soldiers to attack one mile away from the planned attack point to attract the attention of the Annan defenders. .

At four drums on the [-]th, Zhang Fu sent the commander Huang Zhong to lead his troops with siege equipment, quietly crossed the river, passed through several ditch traps, and successfully sneaked into the city. Because the cannon was too heavy, the city could only be attached with a ladder.

at this time.

Cai Fu, the commander of the capital, led his troops to ascend first and slashed with knives, causing the defenders to scream in surprise.

The Ming army attacking the city lit up the luminous gunpowder and blew the copper horn. Suddenly the city was lit up with flames and the horn sounded loudly. The Ming army's morale was greatly boosted, and ants rushed to attack.

The morale of Annan's defenders had long been low. When they saw the Ming army ascending the city wall, although there were only a small number of enemies, they panicked. After each fired several blunderbuss and arrows, they collapsed and jumped over the city to escape.

The Ming army easily captured the city wall.

The Annan Army, which retreated into the city, under the command of Tianchang Army General Ruan Zongdu and others, reorganized its defense and came up with its trump card - the elephant soldiers.

As the largest animal on land, elephants can be called ancient tanks. They are extremely intimidating and intimidating. Their lethality when charging into battle is even more amazing. They play a unique position and important role in wars in Southeast Asia.

The elephant soldiers are also the most powerful unit of the Annan Army.

It's just that the elephant soldiers can't stop the self-made fire blunderbuss.

The Ming army had already been prepared. Under intensive shooting, the elephant soldiers were frightened and wounded by bird cannons. They actually ran on the road and knocked the Annan army out of position.

at this time.

The new army came with artillery, and the largest and most important city in the Annan defense line was captured in one day.

From Sangyuan Mountain along the south bank of Fuliang River, they set fire to wooden fences and destroyed them.

On the [-]th, the Ming army attacked Dongdu. The Annan defenders abandoned their armor and fled, and the Ming army occupied Dongdu.

Zhang Fu garrisoned troops in the southeast of the city and issued notices to punish the people. The officials and people of Annan cheered, especially the people who had been forced to guard the river gate before.

Tens of thousands of Annan soldiers and civilians surrendered every day. Although the results were gratifying, they put huge pressure on the Ming army's logistics.

This is the end.

Nearly half of the land on the south coast fell into the hands of the Ming army. Various places held high the Ming flag and took the initiative to send food and supplies.

October nineteenth.

Li Yuancheng was defeated.

The Ming army captured more than 21 Annan troops and successfully recaptured Thang Long, the former capital of Annam, on the [-]st.

October 28.

Zhu Di arrived in Annan and was welcomed by Chinese officials and gentry from all over Annan.

Zhu Di came to Shenglong.

At the royal palace in Shenglong City, everyone was summoned.

"The chaotic government of the Li thieves and his son has caused the people of Annan to live in dire straits. I, the Ming Dynasty, have the responsibility to save the people of Annan from fire and water."

"All people without food can receive assistance from the Ming army. Local village elders should lend a helping hand to prevent the people of Annan from starving to death due to the war."

"Officials from all over the country should be careful about themselves, restore production order in various places as soon as possible, and ensure the stability of Annan."

Zhu Di's speech and the hidden information in it made officials and gentry across Annan overjoyed.

overnight.

Order was restored in the northern area of ​​Annan, and the people returned to their places of origin, and the local government organized field production.

The common people who had no food reserves were absorbed by the Ming army as civilian husbands, and the Ming army provided food every day.

The interests of the big families in Annan are protected, the officials are protected, and the people are also protected, and everyone is happy.

Energy conservation law.

Someone always suffers.

Only Ming Dynasty.

The daily consumption of materials and food can be described as astronomical. By sea transportation, batches of cargo ships have been transported.

After half a month of running-in.

The north of Annan has been stabilized, while the south of Annan is in complete chaos.

November seventeenth.

Zhang Fu led the Ming army into Fenghua Prefecture, but encountered no fighting. Prefectures and counties in various places had already opened their city gates and presented their returns.

The Annan army they encountered surrendered one after another, and the Ming army effortlessly recaptured the entire Fenghua Prefecture.

November fifteenth.

The Ming Navy arrived at Hue Prefecture, and the city of Hue Prefecture took the initiative to surrender. The soldiers of the Ming Dynasty Navy were a little confused.

Their purpose was to harass, and they were not prepared to fight on land.

But what they didn't expect was that they were just passing through Fucheng, and Fucheng actually opened the city gate to them and surrendered to them.

The sailors had no choice but to enter the city. They couldn't leave them alone. They began to garrison and wait for the Annan Army to attack.

What waited in the end was not the Annan Army, but the surrender of Sirong County, Lifeng County and other dozens of counties.

Then they regained all the way, entered Xin Binh Province, and finally entered the south of Nghe An Province. To the north of Nghe An Province is Yanzhou City, and to the north of Yanzhou City is Thanh Hoa Province, the headquarters of the Le family and his son.

The officials and squires of Yanzhou Prefecture did not dare to submit openly. Instead, they sent letters privately and secretly contacted the Ming army.

After fighting back and forth, the result was that Ming's naval soldiers achieved the most amazing results.

With less than a few thousand naval forces, they recovered one-fifth of Annan's land area, three entire provincial capitals, and obtained more than [-] Annan troops who voluntarily surrendered.

Everyone knows that the situation of Li and his son is over and there is nothing they can do to save it.Zhu Di, who was in the north, received the good news from the navy and looked at Zhang Fu, Mu Sheng and others with embarrassment. As expected, both of them looked shocked.

The navy did this and made such a big splash when picking peaches, and it suddenly became the most outstanding army in the Annan War.

Zhang Fu and Mu Sheng couldn't help but look at each other, feeling each other's displeasure.

stimulated.

The Ming army roared towards Qinghua Mansion.

at this time.

The Ming army is in the north, the Ming army is in the south, and the sea is in the east. The world is also owned by the Ming army. The only place that can run is the west.

But Laos to the west is hostile to Annan. It is also a native official appointed by the Ming Dynasty. It is now the Xuanwei Department of Laos and belongs to the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

In short, Li and his son had nowhere to run.

When the Ming army arrived in Aizhou, Qinghua Fucheng launched a coup.

Annanding.

Hongwu 33rd year, the ninth day of the twelfth lunar month.

Mo Sui and others led [-] elders from prefectures and counties to pay homage to Zhu Di.

Zhu Di received them warmly.

Mo Sui took the lead and reported: "The descendants of the Chen family have been killed by the Li family, and there are no successors. Annan, the land of ancient China, please return to the county."

Zhu Di reluctantly agreed.

December eleventh.

Zhu Di Zhao informed Annan and established three divisions and prefectures and counties. At the same time, he repeatedly informed the people of Annan, stated the story of the use of troops in Annan, and announced that he would be lenient and good in governance to comfort Annan.

At the same time, officials from the third department of Cochin were appointed.

Lu Yi, the governor of the capital, was the commander of the capital, Huang Zhong was the deputy, and Shangshu Huang Fu was also in charge of the administrative affairs and inspection departments.

Former Minister of Industry Zhang Xianzong and Fujian Chief Secretary Left Councilor Wang Ping are the left and right chief ministers. Former Henan Chief Secretary Liu Ben and right councilor Liu Yu are left and right councilors. Former Jiangxi Chief Secretary Zhou Guanzheng and Annan defector Pei Boxi are left and right councilors. .

Ruan Youzhang, the former envoy of Henan Province, and Yang Zhi, the deputy envoy of the inspection department, are the deputy envoys of the inspection department. Liu Younian, the former magistrate of Taiping Prefecture, is the chief inspector of the inspection department.

On the same day, the imperial edict was repeated to determine the prefectures and counties under the jurisdiction of Jiaozhi. Fifteen prefectures were established, with jurisdiction over 36 prefectures and 180 counties.

After more than 460 years of independence, Annan was re-incorporated into the territory of China and became one of its provinces.

Zhu Di played a game and the general was outside, but the king's order was not accepted.

The original plan reached with the eldest son was completely rejected by Zhu Di. Instead of implementing two systems in Annan, it was directly incorporated into the rule.

After the news of the recapture of Annan spread back to the capital, the entire Ming Dynasty was in a state of excitement.

Everyone is celebrating.

Even social newspapers published many congratulatory messages.

"Emperor Hongwu has come to the world, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. Today, our Ming army officers and soldiers gather together to shoulder the important task of unifying the Ming Dynasty."

"Relying on His Majesty's grace and following military orders, we will do our best to promote the prestige of our country and create immortal achievements together!"

……

"Since Emperor Hongwu came to the throne, the world has been at peace, and the country and the people are safe. However, foreign enemies have not yet been appeased, and the borders are uneasy. It is a top priority to expand the territory and unify the Ming Dynasty."

"In order to maintain the security of the Ming Dynasty and demonstrate the majesty of the heavenly kingdom, our Ming army soldiers went on an expedition to regain their homeland and shine our Chinese civilization."

"Hahaha."

Zhu Yuanzhang was made to laugh heartily by such straightforward flattery, and his old face seemed stained with flowers.

He liked to listen to plain language and did not like to read official memorials, and he warned the officials many times.

"Look, what the newspapers say is so nice."

Zhu Yuanzhang handed the newspaper to Zhu Gaochi, and Zhu Gaochi took it helplessly.

He really didn't expect that Zhu Di would play this trick with him.

"The matter has come to this, why bother. Moreover, it was the Annan squires who actively requested it, and it was not your father who forced it."

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

Zhu Gaochi suddenly realized.

"Grandpa Huang, you and your father have already discussed this, right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head quickly.

"We are not villains, we don't know anything."

Zhu Gaochi was speechless.

Zhu Yuanzhang's face was already full of pride.

"No one is a fool about the joint appeal of thousands of village elders, and it cannot be hidden from the local squires in Annan. This was promoted by the arrangement of the father."

Zhu Gaochi pointed to Zhu Di's letter.

"Grandpa Emperor, look at it. They are all officials of the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty has high productivity and prosperous literary style. How can the squires of Annan keep in line with the Ming Dynasty when their long-term interests are harmed?"

"Then let's add another list. Create a new list and recruit more scholars from Annan to serve as officials. That will solve the problem."

Zhu Yuanzhang kept pace with the times, which made Zhu Gaochi a little uncomfortable.

Can the scholars of Ming Dynasty be satisfied?
Then if the Ming Dynasty regained Annan, it would not only be of no benefit to them, but it would also need to divide the profits, and it would be long-term.

Ming Dynasty paid countless materials and gave up huge political benefits.

I am afraid that in the long run, Ming Dynasty will lose its initiative to develop.

at this point.

Zhu Gaochi pondered how to solve this phenomenon.

(End of this chapter)