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Chapter 521 Siamese Envoy

From the advent of the steam engine, to the birth of the steam cotton spinning machine, to the first industrial revolution, this is the inevitable result.

However, although the Ming Dynasty has gathered the two elements of the industrial revolution, truly realizing industrialization and liberating productivity cannot be achieved overnight.

The UK can do this because its land area is small, its population is small, and it is isolated on an island. Even so, when the Industrial Revolution began, Britain experienced a lot of turmoil. However, China has a vast territory, a complex population and ethnic groups, and a complex situation from domestic to foreign vassals. It is obvious that the British method cannot be used in China, and it can only take its time.

At least that was the only way until the Ming Dynasty conquered all those foreign vassal states, or destroyed them and annexed them. But it doesn't matter, Ming Dynasty is already thirty years ahead and has plenty of time.

Nanjing, Forbidden City.

Zhu Yijiong is receiving the Siamese envoys today.

The young Bolong Moge, leading the envoys, knelt down and bowed: "Bolong Moge, the envoy of the vassal state of Siam, pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor of the Tomorrow Dynasty!"

Zhu Yijiong smiled: "Flat body."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Brommore stood up cautiously.

Zhu Yijiong said again: "If you come, please give me a seat."

Brommo Pavilion was overjoyed and had almost figured out the attitude of the Chinese Emperor. It seemed that his mission to the DPRK was very likely to be successful.

Today's Siam is miserable in all senses. Not only has its territory been encroached upon by the country next door, Myanmar, but it has also been destroyed by Myanmar several times. Moreover, this is not the end. Since the death of King Narai, the leader of Zhongxing, the subsequent kings of Siam have become more and more weird.

Starting from the predecessor "Tiger King" Pha Soo Su, this guy's title is not to praise his bravery, but to say that his rule is just like a tiger, cruel and brutal. During his reign, there was a lot of public resentment in Siam. boiling.

After his eldest son Pachaotesa succeeded to the throne, he did not learn the lessons of his father's cruelty and cruelty. Instead, he intensified his cruelty and became involved in the war for King Chenla's throne militarily. As a result, Siam's national power was severely depleted, which not only laid the foundation for the future destruction of the country by Myanmar, but also failed to obtain any substantial benefits in the end, not even an inch of territory.

Even this time, the Siamese delegation came to China in name only to make a pilgrimage to China, but in fact they came to discuss with China the matter of the two countries joining forces to attack Burma.

In the past two years, King Taisha has become more and more aware that his physical condition is not good and he cannot even eat much at every meal. Therefore, when a Chinese envoy came to confer the title and invited them to join forces to attack Burma, this guy agreed directly without thinking.

After all, it is the lifelong wish of every Siamese king to regain the lost territory ceded by Burma during his reign, or even destroy the Burmese state.

Not only that, the envoy Bolong Moge who came to the DPRK this time was the younger brother of King Tesar and the current deputy king (prince) of Siam. The reason why King Taisha sent his younger brother here was, on the one hand, to please China, and on the other hand, he was taking advantage of his younger brother's mission to China to purge and annex domestic forces close to his younger brother and pave the way for his son to ascend the throne in the future.

Brommo Pavilion didn't care about this. His nephew had never been taken seriously by him. Even his brother and father were all fools in his eyes. A good country was stunned by these two. Silly Cha has caused such trouble.

Bolong Moge said: "Your Majesty, the country of Myanmar and Siam are both vassal states of China. They not only secretly annexed Chinese territory. Now that they have been found out by your majesty, they still do not want to repent. Instead, they have launched wars against these territorial nobles without authorization. .”

Zhu Yijiong looked angry: "This is actually the case. The vassal state of Myanmar is so audacious!"

Bolong Moge said: "We in Siam are also very angry about this. As long as His Majesty the Emperor orders troops to attack Burma, Siam, although a small country and poor people, is still willing to send 100,000 troops to attack China from the north and south and destroy Burma."

Zhu Yijiong looked appreciative: "I am very pleased that Siam can have such a heart."

Bolong Moge knew how to do all the tricks when it came to acting. He immediately got up and knelt down and said, "Since Siam is a vassal state of Ming China, it should be loyal to His Majesty the Emperor of Ming China!"

Zhu Yijiong nodded: "Haha, you are very good. I remember that Siam was also occupied by Burma. Those lands were originally lost territory for Siam and should be returned." This is a sweet date, and we can't really let others send troops in vain.

Moreover, there has been a long-term grain trade between Siam and China. By then, Burma will be dismembered. Although China cannot swallow all of Burma. However, it is still necessary to set up military ports and garrison along the coast and station Ming troops in Burma. In this case, Siam will have to solve the problem of food, following the example of North Korea.

Bolongmo Pavilion was heartbroken and bowed again: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

As an envoy to Siam, he successfully recovered the lost territory of Siam and was praised by the Chinese emperor. After returning home, this will immediately turn into a huge political reputation, compared with the forces purged by his brother. As long as he has this reputation, he can gather a new team of people again in a short time.

This is not surprising. If you were an official in ancient times, you would have an old emperor who was always sick and dying soon, a young and ignorant prince, and another direct prince who was young and powerful and longed for the throne.

Moreover, the old emperor's political ability can be called a coward, and the prince is quite wise. If it were you, who would you support?

Especially with the praise of the Chinese Emperor, this is an overwhelming bargaining chip.

It can be said that when Bolong Moge returns to the country, political infighting will definitely break out in Siam, and there is a high probability that Bolong Moge will win. This was also Zhu Yijiong's purpose, to directly support a new King of Siam. The original King of Siam was too warlike and was not in line with Ming Dynasty's interests in Southeast Asia.

Zhu Yijiong reminded again: "Chenla is now a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, and Ha Tien Town is also the overseas vassal capital of the Ming Dynasty. Siam can no longer conduct private military operations against it, let alone control its national affairs."

Bolong Moge had no objection. He originally felt that Siam should not be involved in the war quagmire of Chenla.

Zhu Yijiong still didn’t know that even without his political support, Bolong Moge finally defeated his nephew and won the throne of Siam. Moreover, during his reign, he also changed the brutal rule of his father and brother, strengthened centralization of power internally, eliminated war externally, and became more gentle to the people at the bottom, making Siam look like a renaissance for a time.

This future Mingjun of Siam was also a Buddhist believer. During his reign, Theravada Buddhism reached its peak in Siam.

Bolong Mo Pavilion respectfully withdrew. Zhu Yijiong thought for a while and sent an order to the Cabinet and Privy Council, asking them to strengthen monitoring of the northern border of Myanmar and send more agents to inquire about the military situation.

The war against Burma may not have to wait for several years, but may start next year.

It's not that the plan couldn't keep up with the changes, but that the rate of decay of the Taungoo Dynasty in Myanmar far exceeded the expectations of the Ming court.

Since the Ming Dynasty canonized chieftain rebels such as Mengyang, Mubang, Mengmi, and King Chiangmai, King Toungoo was completely angered.

Then... this guy came up with a bad idea and directly divided his troops between the north and the south.

The troops from the south were divided into two groups and marched into Chiang Mai and Baigu City. The troops from the north were also sent out in three groups to attack the chieftains in northern Myanmar.

There are no surprises. It cannot be defeated at all. It cannot be said that it cannot be defeated, but it cannot be destroyed at all.

The war has been going on for more than half a year. Not to mention the chieftain in northern Myanmar, the number of rebels in Chiang Mai and Baigu City has increased, and several new rebel groups have even emerged.

Myanmar now smells like war. The Mon and Shan people have revolted one after another. There are also many Bamar and Burmese Han landowners and careerists who have taken the opportunity to rebel.

Even the neighboring small country of Manipur is starting to make moves, hoping to get a piece of the pie.

It can be said that if China does not take care of it, within ten years, the Toungoo dynasty will be completely exhausted by the successive rebellions, until it is destroyed.

(End of this chapter)