Wanli 1592

Chapter 304 Siam

For the people of the Ming Dynasty, Siam not only has preferential treatment in the living area, but also various other preferential treatment. Chinese people can not only engage in various occupations, but more specifically, they can even enter the court as officials, and this is not only due to diplomatic credit.

At that time, the king of Siam still called himself emperor to his own people, and he only called himself king to China. Another very important reason for his tolerance of the Chinese was that the Zheng He fleet shocked Siam too much. Siam at that time admired the fleet of cavalry and the righteous deeds of sweeping the pirates in the South China Sea.

At that time, a large number of Chinese settled in Siam with the fleet of Sambo Gong, and Zheng He also built a mosque in Siam. There is still a temple in Bangkok that enshrines the statue of Zheng He, but Zheng He became a Buddhist. I don't know how he feels as a devout Christian, but it also confirms his influence in Siam.

Coupled with the hard work of the Chinese and the role of vigorously developing the economy, the Siamese court has always been tolerant of the Chinese. When the current Siamese King Narishan raised his troops, a large number of Chinese traders joined the army to help Siam restore the country together, so Siam Luo knew how to repay his kindness, so he asked Daming many times during the Korean War, and wanted to assist Daming in fighting.

However, the Siamese who are accustomed to the tropical rainforest climate went to the north. In that freezing state, it is still a question of whether they can fight. Therefore, Daming did not agree due to various considerations, which made Siam very regretful. , and now, they have another opportunity to perform, and it is an opportunity that they will not refuse no matter what.

The feud between Siam and the Taungoo Dynasty of Myanmar is too deep. King Naresuan was once held hostage by the Burmese King Mang Yinglong, and he was supposed to be able to save his life, but Mang Yingli, the son of Mang Yinglong, was always thinking So when Mang Yinglong passed away and Mang Yingli ascended the throne, King Narexuan had no choice but to raise the banner of resistance, and defeated the Burmese forces in one fell swoop, and was able to restore the country.

During the previous Ming-Myanmar War, due to the fighting of the Ming army, Mang Yingli had to put his main force in the northern Yunnan area to confront the Ming army. In contrast, the pressure on King Narexuan was greatly reduced. In this case, it means that Daming helped Siam indirectly, and Siam was very grateful for it. Now that Daming couldn't bear it and wanted to pacify Dongwu Kingdom in one fell swoop, it was of course very good news for Siam.

"Therefore, the Siamese will never refuse. Instead, they will eat pots of milk to meet the king's teacher, send troops to help the king's teacher, and look for reliable guides and translators to lead the king of Ming Dynasty. This time, the king of Ming Dynasty Teachers absolutely don’t have to worry about getting lost, and don’t have to worry about running out of food!”

The Siamese interpreter Wang Benhe that Shi Xing found from the Siam Pavilion in the Siyi Pavilion was the son of a businessman who knew Siam very well. When he was young, he went to Siam many times with his father to do business. When he returned to Daming, he found a job in Siyi Pavilion. Knowing everything about Siam, he was valued. This time when Daming sent troops to Dongwu Kingdom, Wang Benhe was found by Shi Xing and appointed As a general interpreter for the army, Wang Benhe readily agreed.

He told Shi Xing and Xiao Ruxun eloquently about Siam's real situation, and analyzed Siam's friendship with Da Ming from many angles and the correctness of Da Ming's choice of Siam as his assistant in this battle, which opened Xiao Ruxun's eyes. The gate of the new world, indeed, Xiao Ruxun never knew that Siam was so friendly to Da Ming, if it was true, Da Ming's battle would definitely be like a fish in water.

"Then, translated by Wang Tong, the governor will ask you again, are the Siamese good at firearms?"

Xiao Ruxun asked.

Wang Benhe said: "The Siamese can't say whether they are good at firearms, but they are proficient in firearms. Their proficiency is even higher than that of our Ming army. In the Ming army, I am afraid that only the admiral's Ningxia Firearms Battalion can compare with it. The rest of the army can't speak."

Xiao Ruxun was moved by it: "Oh? There is such a thing? Tell me in detail."

Wang Benhe nodded and said: "Not only Siam, but also Dongwu Kingdom. Because they are located in the south and near the sea, they had contact with the Frangji people earlier than Daming. Because the two countries often fought, so Sophisticated weapons are needed, and the Franji people are greedy for money. Seeing that there is war money to be made, they sell a large number of firearms to Dongwu and Siam, and even accept employment from the two countries to help the two countries fight on the battlefield, or teach Soldiers from both countries used firearms.

Now it is not only the Dongwu country, but also the Siam country. The armies of these two countries have Frangji people and Xiyi people from other countries different from Frangji as firearms instructors, teaching them how to use firearms and how to make firearms When I was young, Xiaguan witnessed the Siamese using firearms to fight. The sharpness of their firecrackers and the power of artillery are not inferior to our Ming Dynasty. The only thing they lack is military strength and national power. In terms of firearms alone, they are not inferior to Ming Dynasty. "

After saying this, not only Shi Xing was moved, but Xiao Ruxun's mind was swept away with many difficulties in an instant.

None of these foreigners who came to the other side of the ocean far away from home is a good person. They are all desperadoes who can sell everything except their lives for money. As long as you give them money, what else will they not sell?I am worried about this and that, and I can't get technical barriers, but if I can get it from the foreign mercenaries in Siam and Dongwu through trading, wouldn't it be wonderful?
Why do you have to head-to-head with the Spaniards? In addition to the Spaniards in Southeast Asia during this period, there were also the Portuguese, the Dutch, and even the French and the British. The firearms they mastered were undoubtedly the latest, and they also mastered the skills of firearms. The method of use, the systematic training method, this is what the Ming army and Xiao Ruxun lack.

Firearms are a product of science, and to use them naturally requires scientific methods, such as front sights and rear sights, things that the Ming Dynasty did not have, such as ballistic theory and rifling, which the Ming Dynasty did not have, how to use firearms scientifically, form Strong continuous firepower, these are what Xiao Ruxun urgently needs. There is no doubt that in this battle, Xiao Ruxun can get countless things he wants.

Xiao Ruxun became more urgent.

"In this way, the fighting power of the Siamese cannot be underestimated, and the Dongwu Kingdom is not easy to deal with. If they are so good at using firearms, it means that firearms can be used well in the south. Ji Xin, I still have more I will give you a batch of bird guns and Frang machine guns, just in case of accidents, and you can ask the Siamese to send more soldiers and horses to help you fight, you don’t know the Siamese and cave warriors yet, so be careful.”

Xiao Ruxun nodded.

(End of this chapter)