I'm sure of the prosperous age of Kangxi and Qianlong!

Chapter 441 Embroidering the Flag All Night

Xu Jin's army boarded ships from Qinzhou Port. There were a total of [-] troops, [-] of which were wolf soldiers.

The army boarded the warships of the Qiongzhou Navy and recruited a large number of civilian ships, and then crossed the sea and headed south.The Ming army did not go straight to the mouth of the Red River (Haiphong), then landed on the Red River Plain from there and raided Thang Long Province (Hanoi).

Because the Red River had not yet been developed at this time, it would have to wait another 150 years before the French would knock on the door.

Fifteen thousand troops were divided into two groups.

We took a boat all the way to land at the mouth of Majiang River and went directly to Thanh Hoa.The other route landed at the mouth of Lanjiang (Dajiang), and could also directly hit Nie'an City (Vong City).

The reason why we want to hit these two cities.

The former Thanh Hoa was the capital of Annan for a long time. Although the capital was later moved to Thang Long, it is still the economic center of Annan.It is adjacent to the coast, has vast plains, produces a lot of grain, and has a prosperous population.

The same goes for Nie'an further south. As the largest province in Annan in later generations, Nie'an was not only a strategic town connecting the north and the south. It was also an important place for repeated conquests and contests between Vietnam and Chenla.

By the way, Ho Chi Minh of later generations of Vietnam was born in Nghe An.

The army sailed to Lanjiang River, and the emperor Kang Zifei also went out with the army this time.The information about Annan's civil war was sent back to Guangxi by his fleet at full speed.

Even the march route of the Ming army and which cities should be attacked first were only made by the Ming army after Kang Zifei provided information.

Kang Zifei stood on the deck and looked at the vast river in the distance: "This is Lanjiang!"

"Shopkeeper Kang, is this poetry boom?" Xu Jin couldn't help but laugh.

Kang Zifei said with a serious face: "I just feel it. This was once the hometown of China, and Wang Bo ("Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng"), one of the four heroes of the early Tang Dynasty, was buried here."

Although Xu Jin had never heard of Wang Bo at all, he only had the name of the Four Heroes of the Early Tang Dynasty, and his hometown in China.He nodded quickly and said: "In that case, when I come here now, it can be regarded as regaining my homeland. Before the army lands, it's time to pay homage. Come and get some wine!"

Although the Ming army did not prohibit drinking, drinking was not allowed in the military camps during marches and battles.

However, although it cannot be drunk, the allicin carried by Ming army doctors was also soaked in alcohol.

Fine!Alcohol was mixed with water instead of wine, and a cup was poured into the river. It should not kill anyone.

After a memorial ceremony, the ships and warships of the army approached the entrance of Lanjiang River without encountering any resistance or blockage. All Annan ships that found the Ming army's ships approaching ran as far as they could.

Xu Jin was not surprised at all by this situation and ordered: "The whole army will land and seize the tidal flat port first. Do not kill civilians indiscriminately or plunder wantonly."

The Ming Dynasty wanted to completely capture Annan this time, and it must not be looted, otherwise it would only arouse resistance from the local gentry and peasant classes in Annan.

Only the Zheng family clearly used the banner of recovering Guangnan and unifying Annan, but they did not treat the people of Guangnan as human beings and burned, killed and looted.

Not only the people of Guangnan, but also the Zheng family was defeated and fled in Hengshan. To prevent the Ruan family from taking the opportunity to go north, they plundered all the border towns and villages along the way.Even the crops and farmland were trampled and destroyed. They would rather the people on the border starved to death than let the Ruan family get a grain of food.

The gentry and farmers along the Lanjiang River saw a large number of warships landing at the mouth of the Lanjiang River.Although I had no idea where the troops came from, they were definitely not officers and soldiers. Even the officers and soldiers were not much better. They all fled very fast.

The news quickly spread in Lanjiangkou.

The Pan family name is a common surname of the Annan Chinese ethnic group. Whether they are Han Chinese in the north or Mingxiang people in the south, Pan's family can be found.

Pan also contributed countless talented people to Annan in history.Not only did it contribute to the development of Annan, but also to the later national liberation.

"Master, there are a large number of warships landing on the Lanjiang River. The flags they hang are like the sun and the moon." The slave who went out to inquire hurriedly came back to report, still speaking in Chinese.

The head of the Pan family here heard this and exclaimed: "No, it's the Celestial Army that's coming to kill. King An's attack on Guangnan really pissed off Celestial China." The slave also said in fear: "Master, what should we do now?"

The head of the Pan family said quickly: "Quickly prepare some food, wine, meat, and food, and take some money. If the Chinese army comes to kill, use it to labor. You must not anger the Chinese."

The bandits pass like a comb, and the soldiers pass like a grate.

It applies not only to ancient China, but also to Vietnam and other countries around the world.

When they heard that the Han soldiers were coming, not only the local Pan family was making preparations, but also the Wu family, Li family, Chen family, etc., were also hurriedly preparing money, food, wine and food, for fear that if they were not ready, the army would rob them.

As for resistance, resistance is nothing.

The Zheng family and his son had almost exhausted all the troops in the territory. Even Yi'an City did not have many elite soldiers left to guard it, let alone a group of gentry and common people like them.

The large Yi'an clan, including the Pan family, came to greet the Han soldiers and kings one after another with wine and food: "Annan Li Dynasty, the common people of the lower country, pay homage to the general of the Celestial Dynasty!"

Xu Jin was a little surprised: "You can actually speak Chinese?"

Kang Zifei, who was accompanying the army, stepped forward and explained: "There are many Han people in Annan, many of whom were Han people who fled during the late Ming Dynasty, and some settled in Annan a long time ago. Nie'an, Thanh Hoa They are all important towns in Annan, and the largest number of Han people gather here.”

Xu Jin nodded: "It turns out they are all people of my Han family..."

The head of the Pan family took advantage of the opportunity and quickly interjected: "The general of the Celestial Dynasty is right. My Pan family ancestors are also Han people, and they have never forgotten the roots of the Han family. Now that the army of the Celestial Dynasty is coming, you should prepare some food, wine, money and food, and please accept it. !”

Xu Jin shook his head: "There is no need for the wine, meat and money. You can keep the food. Let the record officer make an IOU with you later."

After saying that, he led the army directly to the west and rushed to Yi'an City on horseback.

The head of the Pan family didn't even have a chance to say more. He just watched Xu Jin's army kill towards Yi'an, even avoiding villages and houses along the way.

"How could there be such an army? They didn't plunder, nor ask for food, drink or money. They just took away the food. Even the food was given special IOUs."

Although they didn't expect to pay it back, it still surprised the Pan family head and other local wealthy families.

In an instant, no matter the Chinese Han people or the local Annan people, a thought popped into their minds: "We can't protect Yi'an! No, it's not just Yi'an, the Lord of the Celestial Dynasty also mentioned Thanh Hoa just now. If Yi'an and Thanh Hoa are lost, , I’m afraid it will be difficult for Wang An’s family to hold on. This Li Dynasty is going to change!"

The head of the Pan family reacted the fastest and said quickly: "Quick, go down immediately to collect the best silk and satin, and then find a painter for me to draw it for me based on Master Wang's flag."

After the Pan family leader finished speaking, the other heads of the wealthy families quickly realized.

A few were still hesitant, fearing that the Han soldiers' tails would not grow long.The remaining local wealthy families were much more straightforward and immediately ran back and sent people to collect silk and satin everywhere.

Yi'an, which didn't have much silk and satin, sold out quickly. Those with slow hands had to settle for the next best thing, collecting ordinary linen and embroidering it according to the pattern of the Great Ming Dynasty's sun and moon flag.

Even before the city of Yi'an was destroyed, the Annan clans along the Lanjiang River had already begun to embroider bright flags all night long.

This is the advantage of not sending troops to Shenglong and changing the route to Qinghua and Yi'an.

If we were to follow the example of Judy's attack from Guangxi, not only would we have to cut our way through the complex mountainous terrain in northern Annan, but there would be no benefit if we conquered it, and it would be a waste of national power.

Later historians commented that Judy suffered too much loss during the expedition to Annan (the northern mountainous area), which led to the failure to return to Mobei.

　During the Ho Chi Minh period, there were two people who tried to drive away the French and depose the emperor to establish a republic. One was Phan Van San and the other was Phan Zhou Zhen.

　　
　
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