The Zheng family and the Ruan family had the same purpose: to drive away the Ming people.
Therefore, at some point, it cannot be ruled out that he will unite with the Ruan family, or that the false way will destroy Guo.
"Kill the Ruan family as quickly as possible before Zheng family has time to react."
Zhu Jing said decisively: "When the time comes, we can use the Linghe River as the boundary to temporarily confront it from the north to the south."
Everyone expressed their approval.
But Prime Minister Liu Guan was still confused and said: "Hue is only a hundred miles away from Linh River. If we go from south to north, I am afraid that by the time the troops arrive in Hue, Bei Zheng will have already arrived."
"At the critical moment of life and death, the suspicion of Ruan surrendering to Bei Zheng cannot be ruled out."
At this time, the Ruan family occupied two of the fifteen prefectures, Guangnan and Guangzhi, so it was often called the Guangnan Kingdom.
The Red River Plain in Annan has been developed for thousands of years, so its situation is that it becomes more developed as you go north.
Even though the area occupied by the Second Prefecture is one third of that in the north, its population and economy are far inferior.
Therefore, as the capital of the country, Hue is close to the Linh River, and it is also a kind of monarch who guards the country and has to do it.
Secondary Prime Minister Mao Fu also agreed: "Everything should be done just in case. Once the fisherman of Beizheng gets profit, it will not be good."
At this time, even Zhu Jing had to admit that what he said was very reasonable.
Even if they were fast and slow, they still couldn't stop the Zheng family from heading south.
You must know that Beizheng has an army of 100,000, and they are all standing armies. Their strength is incomparable.
King Qin hesitated for a moment and said directly: "I think we can follow the example of North Korea."
"When King Jingguo (Wu Sangui) went south to Seoul, he took a detour by ship and landed directly in Incheon. He arrived in Seoul like a divine soldier or general."
"We can also use the imperial navy to transfer hundreds of miles directly to Hue City."
"What His Highness said is true." Zhu Jing had to admire: "After sending a group of soldiers and horses to raid Hue, they guarded Linh River, while the remaining soldiers and horses went all the way north from Champa to capture Guangnan. Mansion."
Now, everyone agreed with the proposal.
However, in the meantime, Mao Fu said that the Mo family occupied Gaoping. Although they did not have many troops and were just surviving, they were still a help.
"For example, during the conflict between Chu and Han, Liang Wang Peng Yue, as long as he was constantly harassed, could prevent Xiang Yu from sending troops with all his strength, and he would lose sight of one thing."
"As long as the Mo family delays the Zheng family's troops and prevents them from going south, that would be the best."
Prime Minister Liu Guan also echoed: "The Duke Wu of Xuanguang Prefecture can also be connected to help."
In your words and my words, the detailed rules of Qin's troop dispatch have been slowly outlined.
That is, two months later, in early November, the Qin State sent 10,000 troops, 5,000 troops took sea ships directly to Hue, and the other 5,000 troops went north from Champa.
The dry season in Annan is generally between October and April of the following year. This is the most suitable time to send troops without heavy rains, locust rain, snakes and insects, etc.
After the strategy was decided, envoys from Guangxi arrived at Gaoping Mansion and found the leader of the country, Mo Yuanqing.
Regarding the arrival of the Ming Dynasty envoy, the latter was overjoyed and cried with joy: "The Ming Dynasty has not forgotten us after all——"
Although as early as 1597, the Ming Dynasty recognized the Hou Li regime, that is, the Hou Li dynasty controlled by the Zheng family, the Ming Dynasty still recognized the Annan capital commander who was granted the title of Mo family.
In this way, there are two regimes in Annan.
The Mo regime also had the confidence to resist. Although it suffered repeated defeats, it was able to escape to Longzhou, Guangxi to recharge its batteries.
In December 1598, the Ming Dynasty sent someone to inform Li Zheng of the regime and ordered Xu Mo to be installed in Taiyuan and Gaoping, marking the establishment of Mo's Gaoping regime.
Obviously, the Wanli court was also well aware of the domestic situation in Annan, and it only took advantage of the situation to promote the establishment of Gaoping's regime. It also completed the Ming Dynasty's Annan policy of "not rejecting Li, nor rejecting Mo", so that they would restrain each other.
In this way, the Ming Dynasty will naturally benefit from the two fighting each other, and no matter how bad it is, it can still make the border of Guangxi peaceful.
Later, the Gaoping regime
The main reason for its collapse was that the Mo family participated in the San Francisco Rebellion, which angered the Qing Dynasty and left the Li Dynasty without any scruples.
In the end, the governor of Guangxi even handed over the Mo family who fled to Longzhou to the Zheng family.
At this time, Gao Ping's Mo Yuanqing naturally cherished the Ming Dynasty's retreat.
The envoy was not willing to be vague and said directly: "Although your country is small, it is still a land with tens of thousands of soldiers. It can also fight back against the Li Dynasty."
"The imperial court is very disappointed that it has been surviving all these years."
"Why did your envoy say this?" Mo Yuanqing was shocked, and he hurriedly raised his hands in salute, his expression moved, and he was as respectful as he wanted.
"The reason why your country is settled in Gaoping is, firstly, because of the decree of the imperial court, and secondly, because the people of Li country are not attached to it."
"If your country continues to live in Gaoping, if things continue like this, the people of Annan will probably forget about the Mo family."
"You know, in the Ministry of Rites of the Ming Dynasty, you, the Mo family, are the same as the Li family, and are the governor of Annan. Although the places are different, there is no distinction between high and low."
Mo Yuanqing was greatly encouraged. He raised his head and complained: "Why don't I want to send troops south, but the morale of the army is low, and I am afraid they are not enemies of the Zheng family."
The envoy cursed secretly in his heart. Sure enough, he still had some evil intentions.
He accepted the arrangement and knew it was easy, so he gritted his teeth and said, "The imperial court will only give you 10,000 silver dollars, but the Mo family must send troops south in early November, at least 10,000 people -"
Although he didn't understand why the Ming Dynasty asked him to send troops, Mo Yuanqing was so happy that he reaped the benefits, and he agreed in the blink of an eye.
After occupying Gaoping, Mo Yuanqing paid tribute to the Ming Dynasty every year and said: "Everywhere is small, please don't contribute in the future."
The emperor could only allow it.
Although the place was small, Mo's finances in Gaoping were very tight, but he was not frugal at all and spent a lot of money building palaces and temples, which can be described as extravagant.
There are many rebels in the small Gaoping Mansion.
If it were not for the support of the Ming Dynasty, it would have collapsed long ago.
Ten thousand silver dollars may not seem like much, but for the Mo regime, it was enough to last for more than half a year.
At this time, Duke Wu who was guarding Xuanguang Mansion also received an unannounced visit from the envoys.
In order to allow him to send troops, Qin promised a price of three thousand silver coins.
The latter was very excited and quickly agreed.
The time is clearly ripe.
At this time, Hue.
Ruan Phu Ping, the lord of Guangnan, called himself Duke Duang.
At this time, he was enjoying the wealth and beauty in the palace, and suddenly someone reported:
"The Ming people occupying the city are sharpening their swords and seem to be preparing to send out troops."
At this moment, the small city of Hue suddenly became restless.
"The Ming Dynasty has returned to Dai Viet, and Guangnan is in danger——"
Such words are being circulated in the streets and alleys, which makes people feel frightened and unbearable.
The people of Annam, whether it was the court or the Ming Dynasty, called themselves Dai Viet, not the so-called Annam.
For the Ming Dynasty, they regarded it as another country, fearful and hostile.
Because the Li Dynasty was established on the basis of overthrowing the Ming Dynasty.
Although the Ruan family in Guangnan has established an official system and etiquette, they are still officials from the Li Dynasty, and they are still equal in this regard.
This is also the reason why Qin is afraid of the alliance between the two countries.
Because no matter what, the Ruan family and the Zheng family are both ministers of the Li family, so there is still the possibility of union.
The leader of the country, Nguyen Phuc Bin, was naturally equally uneasy. He said angrily: "Champa was originally a tributary of our country, and it was just occupied by the Ming Dynasty. Now they dare to offend me."
Everyone can understand the fear in his words.
The occupied city was not small, about the size of Annan's mansion, and there were more than 10,000 soldiers. It was difficult for the Ruan family to occupy it.
However, the Ming army was able to capture it in one fell swoop, and it took less than a month to completely frighten the Guangnan Kingdom.
In this case, who can not be afraid?
Facing Guangnan's shock, Zhu Jing didn't take it seriously. He continued to mobilize the army:
"After this battle, even if we take An
Half of the country in the south will be rewarded based on merit and will receive a title and become a veritable lord. "
Knighted.
This is the temptation brought out by Qin State.
As a prince, the highest title the Qin State can offer is the Duke of the County.
There are seven levels of titles: Duke of the county, Duke of the county, Marquis of the county, Marquis of the county, uncle, son, male.
The highest prince has an annual salary of three thousand dan, which is comparable to that of a marquis in the Ming Dynasty.
Earl and above are all super-grade.
The viscount is the fourth rank, and the baron is the fifth rank.
As for the sons of the King of Qin, according to the rules of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the son is the prince and the daughter is the princess.
Similarly, the title proposal is based on the Ming Dynasty. The hereditary rank of earl and above is reduced to baron, and the family and second baron can only be passed down for three generations.
The reason why these Beijing soldiers came all the way to Annan was because they wanted to be knighted?
"Why not the title of Ming Dynasty?"
At this time, someone raised an objection.
"Fart, we are fighting for the Qin State, so of course we are knighted by the Qin State. You are basically alone, even if you have a family, you can still take over!"
Zhu Jing smiled and scolded: "However, I had a title before, and I am still a minister of the Ming Dynasty. The promotion of the title is also in accordance with the rules of the court."
These words made many people breathe a sigh of relief.
However, as soon as the topic of knighthood came up, the morale of the army increased sharply.
In particular, at this time, nearly half of the soldiers of the Qin State, that is, five thousand soldiers, were locals.
They were naturally very happy to receive the title of nobility. This was a class jump. Changing their families was something they had not encountered in Champa and Saigon for thousands of years. Now they have met it.
The news spread from the army to the people.
For a time, people in Qin State were rushing up and down. Many people were constantly inquiring about joining the army and eager to join the army.
The whole Qin State was caught off guard and almost thought that someone was rebelling. They reacted immediately in a short time and urgently recruited 10,000 soldiers, which was considered stable.
As a result, the number of soldiers and horses in Qin State expanded to 20,000.
It was obvious that the newly developed Saigon and Champa could not support 20,000 people, especially since the capital camp had three meals a day and meat every now and then.
The logistical pressure on Ming Dynasty suddenly increased greatly.
Everyone in the Ministry of War was extremely anxious.
Zhang Tongchang, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, said frankly: "Your Majesty, Annan's money and food supply is one hundred thousand yuan a month. I heard that if his troops and horses expand, the court will not be able to afford it."
Zhang Tongchang has a long history. He is the great-grandson of Zhang Juzheng. In the second year of Tianqi, Zhang Juzheng was not assassinated until the Ming Dynasty.
In the thirteenth year of Chongzhen, when Emperor Chongzhen issued an edict to restore Zhang Jingxiu (the eldest son of Zhang Juzheng) to his official position, he granted Zhang Tongchang the title of Zhongshu Sheren.
After being appointed as a member of Zhongshushe by Yinbu, his literary talent was outstanding. He was later sent to Huguang by Chongzhen to express condolences to the vassal kings, and later went to Yunnan to mobilize troops.
By the way, Zhang Xianzhong attacked Zhang Juzheng's hometown Jiangling and forced Zhang Juzheng's fifth son Zhang Yunxiu to become an official. Zhang Yunxiu refused and committed suicide at the age of 79.
When Zhang Tongchang came back, the Chongzhen court was gone.
From then on, he settled in Jiangling.
When the Shaowu Dynasty was established, he valued the unyielding officials of the previous dynasty. He became an official and rose through the ranks.
After sixteen years, he finally became the Minister of War in the seventeenth year of Shaowu, that is, 1664.
Hearing his words, the emperor was noncommittal. His steps were gentle. The ground paved with stone bricks made it very quiet, and the weeds growing intermittently seemed quite artistic.
"As far as I know, Qin is about to launch its Northern Expedition!"
The emperor asked casually.
Zhang Tongchang could only reply: "The Nguyen family in the Northern Expedition to Hue, if successful, can take back the Annan Palace."
He said excitedly: "There are fifteen prefectures in Annan, of which the Ruan family occupies two prefectures, the Mo family occupies Gaoping, the Wu family occupies Xuanguang, and the Zheng family occupies eleven prefectures."
“After taking Hue, although we can’t say that we have lost half of the country, we have already taken a step towards a big goal.
step. "
"The recovery of Annan is just around the corner, and Your Majesty will be able to accomplish the great cause of Emperor Chengzu."
"There's no rush." Zhu Yixi smiled and waved his hand: "Qin's capital camp only has five thousand. I wanted to add one or two things, but you all refused."
"After all, the Beijing camp spends a lot of money. It costs tens of thousands a month, which is several times that of the local soldiers."
"But you just said that the recovery of Annan is just around the corner. Ninety-nine steps have been taken. What's left?"
"But Your Majesty, the State of Qin has been established. It has two palaces and hundreds of thousands of people. I am afraid that it has been independent for a long time. Now it is still reimbursing military expenses like a glutton. There are many tricks in it..."
Zhang Tongchang also had no taboos and was outspoken about Qin.
Obviously, in his eyes, once the Qin State was established, the two parties became two peoples, but the King of Qin was the heir of the emperor.
"The country of Qin is barren. I heard that they are liberating slaves and granting surname orders recently. It will cause chaos for a while."
The emperor sighed and said with some relief: "However, as long as the Ruan family is captured, it will be self-sufficient, and then the burden on the court will not be heavy."
"Yes, Your Majesty, the State of Qin has submitted a letter requesting three thousand muskets."
"Give it to him." Zhu Yixi said in a deep voice.
When Zhang Tongchang heard this, his brows jumped, he cupped his hands and said seriously:
"I know that Your Majesty loves King Qin, but if you dote too much, it will do more harm than good to the court!"
"In the Qin State alone, the imperial court spent millions, the tax of a province."
As he spoke, he knelt down and said solemnly: "Your Majesty has many heirs. Now I heard that in addition to the King of Qin and the King of Qi, you are also looking for a vassal state for the King of Liao."
"If all of the twenty-odd sons are like this, the imperial court will probably not be able to bear the expense."
"I risk my life to advise you that although the policy of pro-vassal relations is good, it should not be done too frequently——"
"In this case, it is better to follow the example of the previous dynasty and enfeoff to each province..."
Zhu Yixi had something to say in her throat, but when she heard this, she couldn't say it.
