Jingming

Chapter 369 The Romance of the Three Kingdoms in Indochina

It was a long way from Kunming to Ava City. Gao Shangxian looked back at Nanya Pass and Iron Wall Pass.

Further ahead is the Manmo Appeasement Division, and a military stronghold set up by the Ming Dynasty in the southwest of the Manmo Appeasement Division at the intersection of the Dajinsha River and the Daying River.

This is the only army stationed outside Yunnan in the Ming Dynasty, and it belongs to the Tengchong Guard.

Now, outside the military stronghold, a hundred soldiers were waiting in line.

Gao Shangxian saw the two people coming towards them. He had seen these two people before, so he couldn't help but be startled.

"Tengchong Guard Commander Qu Zhinan was ordered to escort Gao Shenzheng to Ava City!"

"...Conductor Qu, thank you for your hard work." Gao Shangxian saluted quickly, and then asked tentatively, "Conductor Qu has just arrived in Tengchong?"

Qu Zhinan smiled: "Exactly. This is Qu's first military order after he took office, so Gao Shenzheng can rest assured. On this trip, thousands of households will lead hundreds of households, and hundreds of households will be the general banner. They all followed Qu in Huguang The elite who made outstanding achievements in countering the rebellion and the battle of Luohangou."

Gao Shangxian's pupils suddenly shrank: "Disrespectful, disrespectful! Let's set off now and see if we can reach Jiangtou City before nightfall."

Along the way, I naturally chatted with him.

Gao Shangxian wanted to know more information. From the moment he met Qu Zhinan, he understood more and more that this matter was not simple.

"Conductor didn't go to Chengdu with Uncle Lingbi?"

This is why Gao Shangxian was surprised when he saw him.When the emperor's eldest son arrived in Kunming that day, it was clear that Qu Zhinan came with Uncle Lingbi to protect him. Gao Shangxian had seen this face when he greeted him.

Unexpectedly, Lingbibo escorted the emperor's eldest son to Chengdu, but he stayed in Yunnan and went to Tengchongwei at the junction of inner and outer Yunnan.

Not only is he here, but according to his introduction, he has now taken over as the commander of the Tengchong Guard, bringing with him all powerful veterans.

Huguang suppressed the rebellion...that was three years after Jiajing.

Let's talk for a while, Qu Zhinan said: "Since Gao Shenzheng was able to make this trip, Wu Dutai must have said something to Gao Shenzheng, and Qu said it bluntly. After the rebellion in Huguang was suppressed, Funing Hou General Qu came to Guangxi has been wallowing in the wild forests of southern Xinjiang for these years, suppressing banditry in Tengxia Gorge. In the sixth year of Jiajing, he followed the Marquis of Funing to the north to control Jizhou, and returned to Shenji Camp to serve in the rear army. This time, His Majesty has an order, saying It’s a pity that someone with a name like Qu didn’t come to Yunnan, so he went south with Uncle Lingbi.”

Gao Shangxian's heart pounded when he heard it.

Qu Zhinan, ambition in the south?
He said that this was His Majesty's order. Wasn't what he conveyed exactly what His Majesty meant?
And the battalion officer of one of the Shenji Battalions deigned to take command of the Tengchong First Guard. If it wasn't for the sake of great merit, who would be willing?

"It turns out that General Qu is a general who has fought a hundred battles!" Gao Shangxian immediately complimented, "In the battle of Luohangou, General Qu was in Zhen'anbao?"

At this point in the conversation, Gao Shangxian made up his mind to let him talk more about his achievements along the way, so as to flatter him and build a closer relationship.

Wu Wending didn’t make it very clear!Even though I have such a fierce person walking with me now, my safety seems to be more guaranteed.But if a fierce man like him goes there, does he still have another mission?
Qu Zhinan only regarded him as a noble and virtuous person, and he was part of the imperial plan, so he didn't pay much attention to him.

Of course, you don’t need to be careful if you just talk about your past experiences.

From when he was a Qianhu, how he achieved the first actual combat effect of the Crouching Tiger Cannon in the Battle of Changsha, to how he later suppressed the rebellion in Guangxi, and then talked about the Battle of Xuanda.

"General, what a brave general!"

Faced with Gao Shangxian's compliments, Qu Zhinan shook his head: "In terms of bravery, how can Qu be better than Chicheng Hou? In terms of military achievements, General Yu showed off the power of the Yuanyang Camp in Huangya Mountain, and Qu couldn't compare with him. Falling sweat. In the battle at the ditch, they just defended and intercepted, but the Tatars are still brave."

After saying that, he looked forward, with expectation in his eyes: "I wonder what happened to the generals under the command of the chieftain from Outer Dian."

Gao Shangxian was frightened: "The general said this...does he have a military order?"

Qu Zhinan grinned: "Now the military order is just to escort Gao Shenzheng first. When he comes back, Qu will organize the army. There are thousands of families of local officials under the Tengchong Guard, and Qu has not seen them yet. . Speaking of which, the territory under the jurisdiction of Tengchong Wei is still full of mountains, but here it is a flat plain. Gao Shenzheng, do you understand the geography of Yunnan?"

"...I have not been in Yunnan for a long time, but I only know a little bit about it. This is already the Mengmi Xuanfu Division. Both sides of the Jinsha River are flat and fertile fields..."

The terrain of Myanmar is really good.

After the Jinsha River rushed through the Hengduan Mountains, it and its tributaries carved out a large plain here.This plain is surrounded by mountains and plateaus on three sides.To the far south is the Dagula Xuanwei Division near the sea.

Awa City is located at the intersection of the Great Jinsha River and the Awa River flowing through Mubang. It can be regarded as a heavenly location in Myanmar.

After listening to Gao Shangxian's introduction, Qu Zhinan couldn't help but be surprised and praised: "Gao Shengxian is so knowledgeable about politics, Qu admires him endlessly!"

Gao Shangxian felt a little ashamed. Didn't Gao Gong say he wanted to reveal the border situation in Yunnan?Not only did he find various books and consult local people, but he also forced himself to read many files to participate in politics, so that he could gain some understanding.

"In this way, Burma is actually one of the Three Kingdoms." Qu Zhinan exclaimed, "The upper Burma is the Ava Dynasty, the lower Burma is the Bago Dynasty, and the highest and most dangerous Ara in the west is Qian Chao?"

"Exactly. It's just that after the three expeditions to Luchuan in the past, the situation in Outer Yunnan has not been clear for a long time. This time, the public is right, and the mother-in-law is right. There are many Yi people in this land of Burma, such as the Burmese and Mon people. , Shan... Before the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, the Bagan dynasty that unified Myanmar was created by the Bamar people. Then the Ava dynasty was usurped by the descendants of the Shan people. Mengyang, Mubang, Mengmi, etc. Most of them are Mon, and some are mainly Shan, but they are all descendants of the royal family of the Lucchuan Dynasty in the past..."

Qu Zhinan gradually became dizzy.

However, in his opinion, no matter what tribe or religion, it is nothing more than a struggle for land and power.

Seeing the fertile fields washed away by the Great Jinsha River, he only said one sentence: "So, first there was 40 years of fighting, then there was the chaos of the Three Kingdoms, and now this place is still in a mess? What a waste of so much good. s position."

Gao Shangxian smiled along with him, thinking that this was not without the merit of the Ming Dynasty's setting up of the Three Xuan and Six Lieutenants.

Of course, if you really want to win over the hearts of these chieftains and native people, it will not be easy.It took more than 100 years to build Inner Yunnan, but it was only half-established.

While talking about this, he also began to speculate: Could it be that His Majesty saw that Burma was once again united, so he wanted to intervene?
No matter how Gao Shangxian thought about it, he never dared to think that the emperor really wanted to make this place the real land of the Ming Dynasty.

It’s not easy to take care of!
……

In Kunming County, where Yunnan Prefecture is located, it has been almost a month since Yue Wang, the eunuch in charge of the Yunnan branch of Huangmingji, took up his post.

His Majesty's secret decree was that he came from the Yunnan garrison eunuch to be the eunuch in charge of this transfer, but in fact he only assisted one person.

This person is arriving today.

"Eunuch-in-law, please let me know exactly what your father-in-law told me."

Next to Yue Wang is Jiang Fu, the manager of Huangming Asset Management Bureau in Yunnan.

After hearing what he said, Yue Wang could only smile bitterly: "Uncle, since Marquis Cheng Guo is here to take charge of the overall situation, won't you know it immediately? Duke Zhang Guo only told our family. After Marquis Cheng Guo comes, what will our family do to us?" I'm familiar with Yunnan, just follow Eunuch Huang's instructions and assist him in completing his mission."

This Jiang Fu is relatively young, but his status is not ordinary.During the Zhengtong period, it was his ancestor Jiang Gui who conquered the Tatars in the north and Luchuan in the south, and finally earned the title of Marquis of Dingxi.When it was passed to Jiang Fu, because of the new rules, he was only Ding Xibo.

And the Marquis of Cheng Guo mentioned by Yue Wang is the descendant of Zhu Neng, Duke of Cheng Guo.The fifth generation Cheng Guogong passed away three years ago, leaving no surviving son.Now it is his younger brother Zhu Feng who holds this title.

Duke Cheng Guo became Marquis Cheng Guo. When the bosses of several companies in Yunnan saw Zhu Feng, they couldn't help but murmur about his purpose.

Zhu Feng is already 53 years old. When he arrived here, he first looked around at all kinds of people.

Then just one sentence: "Ask the manager to come too!"

If there is anything that has changed the most in Yunnan, apart from the change of government agencies at the provincial level, it is the industries and interests involved in the people Zhu Feng faces.

After the real managers of each company had arrived, Zhu Feng sat at the top and said, "I am here under the emperor's orders and in response to the British Duke's transfer order. I came without disturbing Wu Dutai and Guizhou Duke, and I want to see you first. "

Yue Wang, Jiang Fu and others looked at him uneasily.

"Baojin Bureau, Tongyi Bureau, Huangmingji, Medical Nursing Home..." In front of Zhu Feng, among the many companies that have now started business in Yunnan, there are five companies in total, three large and two small.

However, he also specifically named the medical nursing home that was to be opened according to regulations. Sun Ying, the director of the Yunnan branch of the medical nursing home, couldn't help but tremble.

He is Huaining Hou.Because he ascended the throne in the 13th year of Zhengde, he was still the Marquis of Huaining.However, the first generation of Huaining Hou was first granted the title of Bo due to the incident of seizing the gate, and later he was promoted to the title of Hou after pacifying the rebellion of Shicao.Sun Ying naturally knows what His Majesty's attitude is towards the two Yingzong brothers.

I'm afraid the Marquis Huaining's family doesn't have a good impression in His Majesty's mind, right?
As a dignified marquis, he came to Yunnan to be the head of a branch of a medical hospital. That was just to avoid disaster!
Sun Ying thought so, so when the humble medical home was suddenly named by Zhu Feng, he felt very frightened.

As a result, Zhu Feng said: "These four companies will be of great use in Yunnan, and the Baoyan Bureau is also listening."

Everyone looked at him suspiciously.

Zhu Feng said solemnly: "The Construction Bureau and the Ordnance Bureau will soon come to Yunnan to open branches. I am not afraid to tell you that I came to Yunnan to make meritorious deeds and regain the title of Duke. I also hope that the son of the British Duke will not be demoted. You guys, don’t ask what you shouldn’t ask, just follow your orders! The cleanup of accounts last year was just a reminder to you. Your Majesty ordered the British government to restrain all enterprises, clarify their purpose, and put national affairs first. Now, Ming Dynasty has national affairs in Yunnan! "

Yue Wang looked at Zhu Feng in shock.

What merits does Yunnan have so that honorable ministers who no longer want or are unable to serve in the military can make meritorious service in enterprises, or is it such a great merit that involves the inheritance of a duke?

In the silence, Zhu Feng spoke again: "Now, each manager should first talk about the situation in Yunnan."

The imperial court began to make efforts in this aspect in its arrangements for Yunnan.

And the decree finally reached Kunming.

In the Duke of Guizhou's mansion, Wu Wending was still in Mu Shaoxun's study.

"Pinghu Bo Ji Weimin?" Wu Wending's eyes were bright, "That's the old Shangguan who commanded Qu!"

During the First World War in Changsha, Ji Weimin was the guerrilla general who commanded the Shenji Battalion to select the vanguard, and Qu Zhinan was the Qianhu under his command.

Mu Shaoxun's eyes were also very bright: "It seems that we are really going to fight. But how to fight, now we have to carefully consider it. General Staff Xia's intention is that you and I are more aware of our relationship."

Wu Wending did not expect that he would encounter such an opportunity in his expected last official career.

He took a few steps a little excitedly: "In any case, this time, taking advantage of the war in Yunnan, the imperial court's main purpose is to attack the mountains and stern tigers to build momentum for the Jiaozhi plan. The northern danger is the most important, and the imperial court cannot use large-scale troops in Yunnan. This battle must be fast and must be done. Be accurate and be ruthless. But after the battle, how to convince the three Xuan and Six Lieutenants in Outer Yunnan depends on the four major strategies, especially the trade route through Burma to Laos!"

Mu Shaoxun frowned and thought, and then said: "Otherwise! If the business roads are open, how important is the benefit? Sanxuan and the Sixth Lieutenant may be intimidated for a while, but then they will definitely pretend to be thieves and plunder frequently. If you really want to intimidate Sanxuan, Sixth Lieutenant, there is only one way: garrison and hold solid territory!"

"...It cannot be obtained without a war!"

Mu Shaoxun looked at the map of Outer Yunnan in his study, frowning and saying nothing.

This time, the court's reply made it very clear: Your Majesty is trying every means to get in touch with Ruan Gan, an old minister of the Cochin Li Dynasty.At present, Ruan Gan is trapped in the small area of ​​​​Ailao, and the coastal areas of Jiaozhi are all under the control of Mo Dengyong.In order for Ruan Gan to have the strength to "resist" first, he needs material help.It was difficult to get there by sea, so we had to take the land route.

To go to Ailao, you don't have to go through Burma.There are also ways to get there from Yunnan and Guangxi, but they all have to go through Laos Xuanweisi.

The Laos Xuanwei Division is now also part of the situation of the Three Xuanwei and Sixth Lieutenants in Outer Yunnan.The actions in Outer Yunnan were not just for the purpose of knocking down the mountain and shaking the tiger, but also to let the Mo family and the Li family know the power level of the Ming Dynasty before the Ming Dynasty intervened in the Jiaozhi situation in the future.

Mu Shaoxun slapped the map with his palm and said with certainty: "What your Majesty wants is the entire Burma, Cochin, Laos, and Siam!"

"No, no, no, that's not what the imperial court does." Wu Wending shook his head repeatedly, "At least it's not the current situation. Now it's unknown how long it will take for Inner Yunnan to be converted into agrarian rule. How will Outer Yunnan be governed and educated? Why should we focus on business, Your Majesty? All you want is the products of the land. Mr. Mu, have you forgotten that your father-in-law is going to work for a while?"

Mu Shaoxun frowned: "Then it comes back to the problem, how to protect the business path?"

Wu Wending also thought for a while, and then his eyes lit up: "Envoy for diplomatic relations! I heard that the envoy for diplomatic relations in Cochin said that the situation in Cochin was undecided and the real owner was unknown, so he retreated to Yuntun Port first. Burma, Laos, and Siam will come from We can set up propaganda envoys. Yunnan is going to open its market. Isn’t it just to prepare for this? But now, isn’t there already a rule on where to set up propaganda envoys? If the rightful owner is not clear, there will be no one!”

"...the diplomatic embassy only has district guards and guards, how can it protect business roads?"

"Take it one step at a time. If there is a dispute, it is because the master has a reputation. This time, I can help Burma to decide a master, and then be canonized by His Majesty!"

"Help whom?"

Wu Wending smiled: "Then wait until Gao Shenzheng comes back and see which family accepts the Ming Dynasty's reconciliation and what their attitude is. The best person to help is someone who is obsessed with pleasure and has no ambitions."

Gao Shangxian and Qu Zhinan had just arrived in Ava City.

Facing the visitors from the Ming Dynasty, Silun's attitude was different this time because the situation had changed.

This changing situation has nothing to do with whether the Ming Dynasty has defeated the Meng Yuan Khan, but it comes from the south.

"Imperial Envoy Mingjian! Na Mang Jisui has been disobedient to the king for a long time. Now that his son has been crowned king in Taungu, he will no longer respect the emperor. Such rebellious ministers should be exterminated!"

"...So, there is another King Toungoo?"

Gao Shangxian and Qu Zhinan looked at each other: the Three Kingdoms have become the Four Kingdoms.

"Exactly. We were ordered to punish the thief because we knew that he was disloyal. Now King Ava truly admires the Great Tomorrow Dynasty. Please grant him the title."

Gao Shangxian looked at the new Ava King, Mang Buxin, and felt that he looked very similar to Silun.

Listening to Silun, Hanlie, Sizhen and others talking nonsense, Gao Shangxian put on his posture and said: "Three Xuanwei and six lieutenants, each generation was canonized and sealed by the Ming Dynasty. Now Burma's Xuanwei Division is a substitute, no matter what It shouldn't be up to you, the Third Division, to send troops to help. That Mang Rui Ti has also warned me several times that you and others are raising troops to usurp power and seize the land."

After seeing the changes in the attitudes of the three of them, Gao Shangxiancai became a little tougher.

Now that the Three Kingdoms have become the Four Kingdoms, if the Ming Dynasty helps Mang Rui Ti, it will attack Myanmar from the north and south with Mang Rui Ti.Silun and the others at least hoped that the Ming Dynasty would stand by and watch, so that they could free up their hands to go south to eliminate the still-infant Toungoo dynasty.

Seeing their expressions change, Gao Shangxiancai said calmly: "The right and wrong, Da Ming is called the sect leader, and he should take care of it. Dongwu is not far from here. Commander Qu, you can send someone to ask Mang Rui Body. Does he, King Dongyu, want to establish himself as the king, or should he still ask the Ming Dynasty to confer him the title. In any case, you should send an envoy to Kunming to explain it carefully. "

Silun and others looked at Qu Zhinan and saw him ordering one of his subordinates without changing his expression.

This commander was different from the last one who wanted to come to Ava City. When this new general of the Ming Dynasty looked at them, they felt that he was calculating their own weight.

That look in his eyes, his gestures, were all acquired through bloody battles on the battlefield.

This time, all the people who escorted this political participant were veterans.

After sending them back to rest with mixed emotions, Mang Buxin asked Silun anxiously: "Father, what should I do?"

Just as Gao Shangxian thought, this reckless divination letter was actually Silun's son Sihongfa.

"Mang Rui Ti is so grand that he claims to kill all the Meng and Shan people." Silun sneered, "He wants all Burmese people to be loyal to him. He is very ambitious! I didn't expect this little brat to be so capable. Yishou... never stop doing anything, send people to sneak to Dongwu, wait for Mingren's messenger to enter the territory of Donggu, and kill him first!"

Sihongfa was shocked: "What if we are discovered?"

Silun's eyes showed a ruthless look: "On the other side of Burma, as long as no one is left alive and people die on the Taungoo side, who will the Ming people believe? I'll go discuss it with Hanlie and Sizhen. As long as I offer gold and silver tribute , sincerely request the title, Mingren will not be troublesome! Now you are the King of Ava, and in the past two years, all the disobedient ones have been killed, so what if we return the land we occupied? "

"But can Hanlie and Sizhen agree?"

"So what if you don't agree? The people I sent are exactly the people they control!"

Si Hongfa could only watch his father stride outside to make arrangements. At this time, Wang Zhi had just entered Qinghua City under the guidance of the person sent by Peng Yue.

The exotic atmosphere became more intense, and Wang Zhi said with disgust: "I thought I could see two beautiful girls in the city."

(End of this chapter)