Daming: I am the most powerful emperor grandson, please abdicate the throne

Chapter 385 Internal Conflicts, Expanding Territory

The weapons of the Ming army were several versions ahead of those of Siam and Burma.

In addition, the quality of Siamese and other soldiers was far inferior to that of the Ming army.

Selutai and the others attacked several times in succession, and they were in a stalemate with the Ming army in Mubang for more than ten days, but they could not break through the Ming army's defense line.

If He Fu wanted to fight out, he would have wiped them all out long ago.

However, Zhu Xuan had no intention of fighting out. He just wanted them to fight a civil war and consume his own domestic strength. There was no need for the Ming soldiers to fight desperately.

When they are almost exhausted, you can reap the results.

After the two sides were in a stalemate for ten days.

Within Siam and Burma, some nobles or people from big families secretly sent representatives to discuss with Zhu Xuan.

They did not want to give up the benefits gained from within Ming Dynasty.

From the time I cooperated with Zhu Xuan last year until now, their domestic people are basically mining and working in factories, not producing. All domestic food is imported from the Ming Dynasty. Now it is less and less every day. They also send troops to fight, and they are very concerned about food. The consumption will be greater, and it will soon be unable to support itself, and it will be time to run out of food.

I had to ask Zhu Xuan.

When the war first started, Zhu Xuan cut off all cooperation, and of course the export of food was also cut off.

Facing the representatives who came to ask for help, Zhu Xuan said that he could cooperate with them, but Selutai and others could no longer be in power. As long as they could agree to these conditions, they would discuss how to cooperate, and then sent the representatives away.

otherwise!

After Zhu Xuan takes care of the enemies outside Mubang, he will lead his troops to go in and seize the mine.

At that time, it will not be cooperation, but conquest.

"His Highness's economic plan completely takes advantage of Myanmar and Siam."

After He Fu had people drive away the representatives sent by the two countries, he said with admiration: "It only took half a year to make Burma and Siam completely dependent on our factories for their existence. Once we stop cooperating, what will happen to them?" Neither can be obtained.”

This is the charm of economic means.

“This method can be used not only in Siam and Burma, but also in Lancang Kingdom, Champa, etc.”

Seeing that the plan worked, Zhu Xuan felt much less stressed. In fact, he was quite worried about failure. He added, "General He can send someone to tell Uncle Mu and ask him to prepare soldiers, so that he can almost break into Siam and Burma."

He Fu asked in surprise: "Are we really going to fight in?"

Of course he knew that Zhu Xuan had always wanted to send troops to attack these two countries.

This idea came up last year, but was persuaded to give up by Mu Sheng.

Although it can be conquered by force, it is difficult to manage and will cause a lot of trouble.

"This year's situation is different from last year."

"We have figured out the internal situation of these two countries."

"They are now in a state of dependence on our Ming Dynasty, completely dependent on us for their existence."

"If the plan goes well, civil strife will break out next. When the civil strife is almost complete, the snipe and the clam will fight, and the fisherman will benefit."

"Uncle Mu, in the name of helping them quell the chaos, led troops to attack and destroyed both sides of the civil strife."

"We will use similar methods to control Annan and support one of their puppet kings. Then we can copy Annan's approach. Both the economy and political power are under our control. There is no need to worry about resistance in their country."

"Even if it does happen, it won't be able to stir up trouble, and it will be easily quelled by us."

Zhu Xuan briefly stated these thoughts.

After finishing speaking, he looked at He Fu.

I saw He Fu pondering while listening, and said: "Your Highness, this plan is feasible. I will have someone contact the Marquis of Xiping later."

He had a hunch that Zhu Xuan was going to expand his territory again, and he would be able to make a fortune along the way.

"Your Highness, when do you think Narota and others will be able to retreat?" He Fu asked again.

Zhu Xuan calculated the time and judged: "It will take at least six or seven days from the time of civil strife to the time when news of the civil strife is conveyed to Selutai and others!"

Now go back and tell Mu Sheng to be prepared. When they start fighting among themselves, they are almost killing each other, and their troops are almost exhausted, then they can send troops to attack. The time is just right.

——   Time passed quickly, seven days passed.

Selutai and the others have been attacking hard, but they have gained nothing except the loss of troops and generals.

Mubang's factory was impregnable under He Fu's defense.

Narota was in the camp, pacing back and forth.

Selutai sat aside with a gloomy face, discussing what to do, but before they could come up with anything, news came that civil strife was breaking out in the country, and the rebels began to attack the palace to capture their families.

This news shocked them.

You must know that when they led troops to attack Mubang, they concentrated almost all the main forces in the country.

Now that civil strife breaks out, the remaining soldiers cannot stop the rebels, and the palace will not be able to defend it either.

"I have to go back right away."

Narota said anxiously: "If I don't fight Mubang, I shouldn't believe you. We were both wrong."

Selutai also knew that he had made the wrong move.

They underestimated the extent to which people in their own country depended on the interests of the Mubang factory.

Especially within Siam, the big family that was preparing to cooperate with Zhu Xuan had a certain degree of power and status. Now that their interests were cut off, people from this family were the first to rebel.

"All the troops must be assembled and go back quickly."

Selutai couldn't calm down when he saw Narota was about to leave.

It would be good if we could capture the Mubang factory. After fighting for so many days, we couldn't even knock down Mubang's defenses. We didn't dare to take the gamble and had to retreat back to the country to put an end to the chaos.

As soon as they retreated, He Fu's scouts sent back the news.

"It's just as His Highness expected." He Fu said in admiration.

"In a few days, when their civil strife reaches a certain level, Uncle Mu can send out troops." Zhu Xuan walked outside the factory and felt much calmer when he saw the enemies evacuating in embarrassment.

The plan can still succeed.

The countries on the Indochina Peninsula are almost controlled by him, and the rest are not worth mentioning.

Now if he wants to seize power, it's just a matter of one sentence.

He basically got the minerals on the peninsula.

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A few more days passed.

The civil strife between Siam and Burma was fierce, and when both sides were injured in the fighting, Mu Sheng led an army to attack forcefully in the name of Ming Dynasty helping them quell the rebellion.

Both sides of the civil strife had almost exhausted their forces. Facing the sudden Ming army, they were frightened and wanted to unite to resist.

Only then did they realize that they seemed to have fallen into Ming's trick.

It's too late to wake up now.

Mu Sheng divided his troops into two groups. He personally attacked Siam, and handed over Burma to another deputy general. He led his troops and marched straight in, quickly occupying their capital. Both sides of the civil strife were wiped out in a short time.

According to the plan, after Mu Sheng calmed down the civil strife, he supported a puppet and then led troops to garrison it.

The dynasties of Siam and Burma were overthrown so easily.

The puppet who was supported was obedient and submitted to the Ming Dynasty.

"This memorial should be sent to Yingtian as soon as possible to His Majesty."

After Mu Sheng took control of Siam, he received news of Burma's victory. He immediately wrote a memorial to ask for credit for Zhu Xuan, and said: "Suppressing all the uncertain factors in Siam, whoever dares to resist will be killed directly." Now, you control Siam’s puppets, I’m going to visit Burma.”

The lieutenants beside him responded in unison.

Starting from the capital of Siam, the whole country is suppressed. Anyone who dares to disobey will be killed!

(End of this chapter)