Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 2285 Three-way Triumph ()

In the twenty-ninth year of Wanli, a Ming Dynasty army suddenly appeared from the east like a sudden storm, quickly sweeping across the eastern border of the Mughal Empire. Their target is directly at the heart of Bangladesh - Dhaka city. The sudden arrival of this army not only broke the rare tranquility in the eastern part of the empire in recent years, but also caused waves in the hearts of local residents.

They come from the east, are they Arakanese? Are you Burmese? It wasn't until some businessmen who had experienced long voyages saw the flag of this army that they were surprised to tell the crowd around them: they were the Ming Dynasty's army, or to be more precise, they were a powerful private armed force of the Ming Dynasty in the south of their empire. ——Southern Xinjiang Guard Army.

The Ming Dynasty's army, or Ming Dynasty's private armed forces, were no different in the eyes of these Bengalis. Anyway, they all came from that powerful empire. Now everyone has a huge question in their hearts: Why did the Ming army come?

Dhaka City, this ancient city located on the plains of Bangladesh, is like a bright pearl embedded in the lush green land. The earth-red city wall is tall and strong, like a giant dragon winding, guarding the peace of the city.

On both sides of the street, lush tropical trees sway, adding a bit of vitality to the city. The market is filled with a dazzling array of colorful products, from gorgeous silks to bright gems, from rich spices to exquisite ceramics, all showing the prosperity and richness of the city.

However, the brilliance is only the appearance of this city. Under the iron heel of the Mughal Empire, the prosperity of the city of Dhaka was like a sky shrouded in dark clouds. It had lost its former glory more than thirty years ago. The corruption and greed of the empire's top officials made the people live in dire straits, and the city's economy was often in turmoil following government orders.

Yes, it was more than thirty years ago that the Mughal Empire conquered this city and conquered Bengal, which was not too long ago. Many people still remember that these armies of Mongol descendants were rampaging through the city, and their governance was a cruel exploitation and oppression of the residents of the city, causing embarrassment from the inside out to this once prosperous city. Now it has Only the last bit of decency remains.

The system practiced by the Mughals was called Zaminad. Essentially, it is a land tax system. The core of this system was the separation of land ownership and tax collection rights, making the Zaminad (Note: can be understood as landowners) the intermediary between the empire and the peasants.

According to the Zaminad system, the emperor granted large tracts of land to the Zaminad, and the Zaminad was responsible for collecting land rent from the farmers and turning a part of it over to the emperor as tax, while the remaining part was kept as Zaminad property. income.

The implementation of this system, on the one hand, relieved the emperor's burden of directly managing the land, and on the other hand, it also stimulated the enthusiasm of the Zaminad because they could obtain more benefits from the land.

The Zaminad system promoted the development of agricultural production to a certain extent, because the Zaminad would strive to increase the output of the land in order to increase income. However, this system also led to an increase in social inequality. Zaminad often possessed great power and wealth, while farmers were in an obviously disadvantaged position, not only bearing heavy taxes but also enduring various oppressions.

Over time, the Zaminad system evolved, with some Zaminad expanding their land ownership through various means and even becoming de facto landowners. This put the interests of some Zaminards at odds with those of the Empire, ultimately leading to the decline of this system - but this is a story for another day, so no need to say more for now.

When the "Ming Dynasty Army" suddenly appeared on the border of Dhaka City, the hearts of local residents were filled with fear and uneasiness. They had never seen such an army, and they had no idea what fate these strange faces would bring to them.

The guards on the city wall watched nervously at the dust in the distance, holding onto their weapons tightly. Pedestrians hurriedly walked on the streets, fearing that they would be caught in the coming war.

However, the third prince of the empire who was guarding this place was recently ordered by the emperor to lead the army westward. The elite troops were depleted and the defense of Dhaka city was empty. Instead, it helped the residents of the city - the defenders quickly failed. , the "Ming Army" successfully entered the city.

As time went by, the actions of the Ming army gradually dispelled the doubts of local residents. They discovered that these soldiers were not barbaric conquerors, but messengers of justice and order.

This Ming army is highly disciplined and every action they take is orderly. They did not plunder at will and did not commit violence against innocent civilians. On the contrary, they strive to maintain local order and protect the lives and property of residents.

In the streets and alleys of Dhaka City, Ming army soldiers also began to have more contact with local residents. They communicated using gestures and simple language, trying to understand each other's needs and expectations. Within a few days, Ming soldiers even began to help local residents repair damaged houses, clean blocked drainage ditches, and even help with farming in the farmland. These seemingly trivial things made local residents feel unprecedented warmth and care.

By chance, a young Ming army soldier met an old merchant selling spices in the market. The old businessman was one of the very few unlucky ones who lost his family and shop because of the war - his shop was hit by a stray artillery bullet and was completely destroyed, which also put his life in trouble.

The young soldier sympathized with the old businessman's plight and decided to help him rebuild his life. He used his wartime allowance to buy the old merchant's remaining spice stock and helped him rebuild his stall. This move quickly spread among the locals, and people praised the Ming army for its kindness and generosity.

As time went by, the Ming army's influence in the local area expanded day by day. They not only improved the local economic situation, but also brought advanced culture and knowledge.

The first Chinese Literature Museum and Confucian Academy were quickly established, and the occupying forces publicly announced that they could attend school for free, which gave many local children the opportunity to receive education.

The spread of medicine and agricultural technology also improved the living standards of local residents. In particular, measures such as "drinking water must be boiled and toilets must be built widely", which were copied intact from southern Xinjiang, have directly reduced the incidence of infectious diseases such as malaria. These real changes made more and more local people welcome and support this "Ming Dynasty Army".

When the results of the Battle of Kunti that broke out between the Ming army and the Mughal Empire came, the residents of Dhaka knew that the Ming army had won the final victory. This not only did not disappoint them, but made them happy.

Soon, in the square of Dhaka city, local residents held a grand celebration for the Ming army. They sang and danced, and their laughter echoed in every corner of the city. Some local young people even made inquiries in various ways, hoping to join the Ming army.

Although their hope was ultimately not approved to enter the garrison system because "the Marquis has not yet issued the relevant government order", but because "the Marquis is kind and decided to temporarily establish the Dhaka Security Brigade to accommodate you and others", they became this "Ming Dynasty" "Military" assistant to maintain law and order in the local area.

However, such success is only limited to a few larger cities such as Dhaka. In small towns and larger rural areas where the southern Xinjiang army is difficult to penetrate, local people look on with cold eyes at this army that cannot communicate due to language. In their view, although this army seemed not as brutal as the Mughal army back then, it was still not their own people - these people did not even pray. When Emperor Akbar found that he could not successfully defeat the southern Xinjiang army and temporarily retreated to Agra for repairs, countless emissaries sent by the emperor began to travel to these remote areas of Bengal. They contacted various "Zaminad", large and small, and persuaded them to oppose the occupation of the southern Xinjiang army for the sake of the empire and their own interests.

This is not difficult, because the "Zaminad" can enjoy various political, economic, and military privileges through the empire's system, but these privileges cannot be given by the Southern Xinjiang Army - at least Gao Pragmatic has not given it to Gao Pragmatic at the moment. Yuan and Liu Xin have such great discretion.

As a result, except for a few large cities, the Southern Xinjiang Army's occupation of Bangladesh gradually fell into passivity. Not long after, dramas of "fire and smoke everywhere" began to take place in various places. Although the power of these opponents is not great individually, they are just like too many flies. Although they cannot directly cause serious harm to people, they can completely disgust you.

From the beginning, the Southern Xinjiang Army was accustomed to dispatching counter-rebellion forces of the league level, and gradually reduced it to a standard, then to a battalion, and finally to a company - that is, from dispatching thousands to dispatching more than a thousand, and then to dispatching three hundred. , and finally started dispatching only a hundred people at a time.

However, although the strength of individual counter-insurgency forces has dropped again and again, the number of dispatches has increased day by day. So much so that one day, Liu Xin approved the dispatch of fifty-three counter-insurgency troops in one day, which made her tireless. In the end, she could only temporarily delegate this power to the commander-in-chief of Biao level-that is, Biao. The president will decide.

According to this temporary regulation, unless the rebels are found to have more than 10,000 people, there is no need to report it to the expeditionary force headquarters, and each unit will resolve the matter on its own in accordance with the principles of garrison or temporary theater jurisdiction.

Liu Xin, who finally had some free time, did not just relax. Her work was the busiest of all. On the one hand, she was actually in charge of military affairs as the deputy commander, and on the other hand, because she was the "Secretary-General's personal visit to the war zone," there was no need to worry about it. He also has to be responsible for other government affairs. It is really like "taking charge of the army and taking charge of the people".

On this day, she was checking the latest briefing on the military system of the Mughal Empire. This briefing is different from the detailed reports of previous writers. It summarizes the Mughal military system in a relatively detailed manner, and then also takes into account the busy issues of the expeditionary force's top management, and also gives a brief overview. .

This summary is in line with Liu Xin's needs at the moment, because she is indeed too busy. According to this briefing, the Ministry of Internal Affairs's Espionage Department summarized several key features of the Mughal Empire's military system:

One is the Manip military system. The Manip military system was the core of the military organization of the Mughal Empire. Under this system, the emperor appointed military officers as manips, granting them certain military ranks and lands (called "iketa" or "zami"). The job of the manip was to recruit and maintain a certain number of soldiers and lead them into battle in times of war. The quantity and quality of soldiers will be directly related to Manip's rank and income.

The Intelligence Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs analyzed that this system ensured that the Mughal emperor could quickly mobilize a large number of troops, and these troops also had relatively good military quality.

Second, the military caste system. In the Mughal army, high-ranking officers usually came from traditional warrior castes such as Rajputs. These officers are respected for their military skills and family background. Their loyalty and courage are an important part of the Empire's military might.

The Spy Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs believes that this system is somewhat similar to the system of retainers of Ming army generals, except here, the "generals" are the Mughal emperors, and the "reservants" are people from these warrior castes. .

Third, mercenaries. Through inquiring and gathering intelligence, the Espionage Department discovered that in addition to local soldiers, the Mughal Empire also made extensive use of mercenaries. The most famous among them were the Turks from Central Asia and the Pathans from Afghanistan, who occupied an important position in the empire's cavalry forces. In addition, Emperor Akbar established an elite infantry unit composed of African slaves called the "Baktesh."

The Espionage Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs believes that this system is similar to the "Daguan (Da, Tongta)" in the frontier army of the Ming Dynasty. Whether they are generals or soldiers, they all work for the emperor in exchange for rewards - this The reward can be an official position or money. However, since they are working for wealth, our army can also consider using it when necessary.

Fourth, artillery and engineering troops. Based on the experience of the Battle of Kunti, the artillery and engineering troops of the Mughal Empire were quite powerful, far superior to the Mongols, the old enemy in the northern frontier of the Ming Dynasty, and better than Japan, which had good muskets but lagging cannons.

The Mughal Emperor Akbar himself also paid special attention to the development of artillery. He established a specialized artillery factory and hired experts from distant Europe to train his artillery. The application of these technologies greatly improved the combat capabilities of the Mughal Empire's army, which was also reflected in the Battle of Kunti.

The Intelligence Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs believes that although the artillery of the Mughal Empire is not weak, it is still at a disadvantage compared to our army. In particular, the country's metal processing capabilities are not as good as those of Jinghua, which has caused problems such as the country's artillery being too heavy, having too short range, insufficient accuracy, and too short service life. Frontline officers may be able to take advantage of these problems of the enemy.

Fifth, military training and discipline. For decades, the Mughal army was known for its strict discipline and efficient training. Soldiers receive rigorous military training, including riding, swordsmanship, and bow and arrow shooting. In addition, there is a complex system of rewards and punishments in the army to ensure the loyalty and obedience of soldiers.

The Intelligence Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs analyzed that in the early days of Emperor Akbar's reign, military discipline and training were very strict, which can be confirmed from his history of conquests. However, in recent years, due to the influence of various factors, these advantages have declined to varying degrees.

In addition, judging from the performance of both sides in the Battle of Kunti, the Mughal Army may have a problem with the coach's lack of firm will. This may be due to Emperor Akbar's old age and too many concerns.

Sixth, supplies and logistics. The Mughal Empire army had a relatively complete supply system to ensure that soldiers received sufficient food, water and ammunition during expeditions. The empire established a series of supply depots with warehouses and grain reserves along the way to support long-term operations.

The Espionage Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs believes that the above conditions are the local advantages of the Mughal Empire in fighting our army, but our army may not be unable to use them in the opposite direction. For specific situations, frontline commanders are requested to analyze and plan prudently as appropriate.

After reading the above briefing, Liu Xin lowered her head and pondered without speaking. After waiting for a while, Gao Yuan, who was sitting not far from her, saw her raise her head and asked: "Auntie, do you think... will this information be helpful in completing the mission assigned by my father?"

Liu Xin smiled slightly, nodded and praised: "You can see this, it is indeed a great progress. There are many aspects of this information that can be used, and it will definitely be helpful to the mission assigned by the master. "

She paused for a moment, but then smiled and said: "However, since you showed it to me, you must have some insights, so you should tell me your opinion first."
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