In April of the seventeenth year of Qianlong's reign, the Taungoo dynasty of the Bamar ethnic group (the dynasty that persecuted Emperor Yongli) exhausted its national power because it had been at war with the powerful Thai Ayutthaya Kingdom (Ayutthaya Kingdom), and was eventually defeated by the leader of the Mon ethnic group. King Bago captured Ava, the Burmese capital, ending his 221-year rule.
Unwilling to accept the rule of the Mon people, the Burmese Yong Ji Ya launched a resistance in September of that year. By the end of the year, Yongjiya's army had controlled a vast area from Mou River to the lower reaches of Qindun River. In the 18th year of Qianlong's reign, Yongjiya established his capital in Ruimao, called himself "Alangpaya" (meaning the king who was about to become a Buddha), and established the Yongbaung Dynasty of Myanmar, also known as the "Gonbang Dynasty".
In the following years, Yong Ji Ya received support from his old ministers in Taungoo and feudal lords from various places. His power grew rapidly and he quickly moved southward with overwhelming momentum.
In June of the 22nd year of Qianlong's reign, Yong Jiya occupied Bago. At this point, the entire Myanmar except Arakan and Tanah Salayang was unified again.
From the outbreak of the Burmese uprising against the Toungoo Dynasty in the fifth year of Qianlong's reign until Yong Ji Ya basically unified Burma, nearly 20 years of wars took place. A large number of strong men died on the battlefield, productivity was greatly damaged, the domestic labor force was lacking, and the national treasury was empty.
The rulers of the emerging Yongjiya dynasty hoped to quickly plunder wealth and manpower through war. Therefore, after Yong Jiya initially stabilized his domestic rule, he frequently launched foreign wars.
Myanmar Ruimao
"Reporting to the king, I have just received a spy report. Siam has mobilized a large number of troops to attack Annan." Under the throne, a courtier was leaning on the ground and said to Yong Jiya.
"There was turmoil in Annan? Didn't it go to conquer the Qing Dynasty not long ago?" Yong Jiya frowned slightly. After thinking for a while, he kept tapping the armrest of the throne with his fingers.
"Yes. They attacked Guangxi of the Qing Dynasty." The minister Mai Ya replied humbly.
"Ruan Hui, the army was defeated?" Yong Jiya continued to ask.
"Back to the king, yes."
"The Qing Dynasty is actually so strong? I remember that Annan entered Guangxi with more than 100,000 soldiers, and was defeated so quickly?" Hearing this, Yong Jiya seemed to be surprised.
"Back to the king, it was not the Manchu army that defeated the Annan army, but the bandit suppressing army stationed in Guangxi." At this time, I heard Mai Yaqian slowly explaining.
"The Annan Army was very strong when it first entered Guangxi under the control of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. It can be said that it was as invincible as entering an uninhabited land. At that time, the Manchu Qing Dynasty was busy dealing with the anti-bandit and bandit suppression forces in the territory, and could not take into account Annan's invasion. I just issued a letter of confederation and condemned Annan King Ruan Hui."
"But Annan King Ruan Hui sneered at this, and even killed the envoy's followers mercilessly, put the envoy into a dog cage and sent him back."
"Haha, Ruan Hui and Gu are very compatible." Hearing this, Yong Jiya couldn't help laughing.
"Annan's killings in Guangxi made some chieftains fearful of surrendering, but also made many chieftains rise up to resist. But those chieftains from small places, how could they be the opponents of Annan's army? What's more, there were many losers. "
Mai Yaqian saw that Yong Jiya was very interested in listening after laughing, so he continued to speak.
"Therefore, the chieftain who resisted the Annan army saw that the Manchu and Qing court did nothing to deal with Annan's invasion, and simply coerced the Manchu and Qing admiral of Guangxi to join the bandit suppression army stationed in Guangxi."
"When Annan learned the news, he didn't take it seriously. Although the anti-bandit army stationed a lot of troops in Guangxi, they were just some rebels from the Qing Dynasty who were born in mud. But he never thought that , the Annan Army, which could have run rampant in Guangxi, was immediately defeated by the bandit suppressing army after encountering the bandit suppressing army. After several main battles, the main force of the Annan Army was severely damaged."
"Subsequently, the King of Han who suppressed the bandit army also issued an order: no matter who can cut off the head of an Annan Army, he can get a reward of five taels of silver from him. Therefore, the local people who originally hated the Annan Army The common people became even more fearless in killing the defeated Annan army."
"With the continuous victory of the anti-bandit army, those Guangxi chieftains who originally took refuge in Annan rebelled against them again. So, under siege from all sides, even though they had occupied most of Guangxi, the Annan army could only retreat like a bereaved dog. Annan."
"Every 5 taels, even Annan's 100,000 troops are only 500,000 taels. Zhang Rui is a wise man." Hearing this, Yong Jiya could not help but praise.
"I heard that Zhang Rui was just born as a sharecropper, but he has such a scheming mind. It seems that he has many capable people around him."
"However, even if Annan is defeated and retreats, with Annan's national strength, Siam would not dare to cross the vassal state to launch an expedition against Annan. Is it possible that there is also unrest in Annan? Is it Ruan Youfu① who is causing trouble?" Yong Jiya asked road.
"Back to the king, we have to start with the former Annan King Li Weizui." Mai Yaqian replied.
"After Li Weicui heard that Ruan Hui was defeated, he fled to Guangzhou, which was occupied by the bandit suppressing army, and asked the Han king of the bandit suppressing army for troops to restore the country. The Han king of the bandit suppressing army, probably for the so-called majesty of the heaven, actually agreed."
"Stupid..." Hearing this, Yong Jiya couldn't help but cursed.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Mai Yaqian responded.
"Keep talking."
"Yes. After receiving the news, Ruan Hui took this very seriously, and even transferred a large number of troops from the former Quang Nam Kingdom to the northern defense line to deploy defenses against the incoming bandit suppression troops. Siam probably received the news, So they sent troops to Guangnan in Annan on the pretext that Annan was attacking its vassal state Wanxiang."
"Siam has chosen this time well." Yong Jiya said with a slight nod.
"But they forgot that a broken ship still has three thousand nails. Even if Annan is in crisis, it is still a strong country. How can it be easily cannibalized by the small army sent by Siam."
"The king is right. Then, should we give it a yellow bird behind it?" Mai Yaqian suggested cautiously.
"Is the oriole behind?" Yong Jiya sneered softly. Then he stood up from the throne and walked slowly down.
"Get up!"
"Thank you, my emperor, for your grace." After receiving the order, Mai Yaqian quickly saluted Yong Jiya who stood up, and then slowly stood up.
"In the past, I would definitely not miss such a good opportunity. But now my goal is no longer Siam, but here." At this time, I saw Yong Jiya walking down from the throne. He said when he came to an unfolded map.
Note ①: Ruan Youfu, the leader of Annan Quang Nam Kingdom, fled to Chenla after being defeated by Ruan Hui, waiting for an opportunity.
