Thang Long Mansion was razed to the ground, hundreds of thousands of people were made homeless, and countless grain, grass and treasures were looted.
The news came one after another, which frightened Huang Wenxuan, the Minister of Rites of Annan, on the spot, and he no longer dared to move forward.
He thought for a while, stopped where he was, and then quickly sent a message back to Zheng Zie, waiting for new instructions.
The next day, Zheng Zhi's instructions had not yet been sent, so he waited until Li Zhenyue, the prefect of Shenglong.
"Those Han soldiers were extremely vicious. After arriving at the city without saying a word, they used terrible firearms to set the entire city on fire. Even if I want to defend to the death, there is nothing I can do!"
After hearing Li Zhenyue's accusation, Monk Huang Wenxuan was confused.
"What kind of weapon can burn the entire Shenglong Mansion to ashes?"
Li Zhenyue looked miserable and dejected.
"I really don't know, I have never seen such a terrifying firearm in my life."
Huang Wenxuan asked quickly: "Where did the Han army go?"
Li Zhenyue was still loyal to his duties. Although he chose to escape, he always paid attention to the movements of the National Defense Forces.
"They have looted enough food, grass and treasures and have retreated to the seaside."
Huang Wenxuan was a little confused again.
"According to your words, the Han army numbered tens of thousands. How could it end so easily after so much effort and effort?"
Li Zhenyue just sighed and lamented, unable to answer.
To this day, Annan is still in the dark about the purpose of the National Defense Forces.
Zheng Jie received accurate information and vomited blood on the spot.
Although Thang Long Palace was only captured from the Mo Dynasty more than ten years ago, because it is located in the alluvial plain of the river, the land is very fertile and it is a very important grain-producing area in Annan.
After more than ten years of steady development, a large population has gathered near Thang Long Mansion, which is also providing resources for Zheng Zhi's plan to conquer the south.
As a result, they were attacked by the 1st Marine Division, and the wilderness was everywhere, and their vitality was severely damaged.
There is no doubt that his ambition to conquer the south must have gone bankrupt.
"Mobilize more troops quickly, and the Han people must pay the price. Huang Wenxuan is also ordered to contact the Han people immediately to find out his intentions."
Strict orders were sent to the front, and Huang Wenxuan had no choice but to bite the bullet and rush to the First Marine Division's station with the determination to die.
At this time, the First Marine Division had completely occupied the original shore pier and had it renovated.
The First Marine Division established a very strong and complete defensive circle on the outside. Internally, countless supplies are being loaded onto ships and shipped back to the country one by one.
Even high-ranking officers did not expect that the raid would go so smoothly and the seizure would be so rich.
After calculation, the benefits gained from this military operation were dozens of times more than the cost.
If wars are fought like this, how can the domestic economy develop? Robbery alone will be enough.
Tang Wenhuan finally understood deeply what Zuo Menggeng said about the history of the Western colonists' fortune.
Even he couldn't help but feel a little excited, not to mention those Western colonists who had bandit genes in their bones.
He met with Huang Wenxuan.
"You, the Annan Mo family, brazenly invaded Guangxi and harmed countless of our people. For such a treasonous and unethical act, our heavenly army should punish you as a respectful example."
When Huang Wenxuan heard this, he almost cried on the spot.
"The General of the State is so stupid! The Mo family is rebellious in Annan, and has always refused to accept the king's rule and separatist rule. Our dynasty has long been at odds with their power, why would the State vent its anger on a small country?"
Tang Wenhuan blew his beard and stared.
"Since it is a rebellion, why can't your dynasty put it down? This must be your dynasty's fault for condoning it, so what's the excuse?"
Huang Wenxuan was filled with grief and anger.
"The Mo family occupies a land with high mountains and deep forests, and the terrain is difficult. I have conducted several campaigns but failed to achieve success in one battle. I really don't condone it!"
Tang Wenhuan sneered, knowing the past history very well.
"Twenty-three years ago, your court captured Gaoping, captured Mo Jinggong and others, and brought them to Qinghua to behead them in public. If this is the case, why can the Mo family still stand on its own?"
Huang Wenxuan did not expect that a general would be so aware of what happened in Annan.
He could only try to defend himself.
"At that time, our dynasty had suppressed the rebellion, but it was only the Ming Dynasty at that time that blocked it, so it was not done properly. It was not that our dynasty condoned the rebellion."
Tang Wenhuan showed an unreasonable attitude.
"What does Ming Dynasty do have to do with my empire?"
Huang Wenxuan was stunned and suddenly realized that this new Central Plains dynasty seemed completely different from the past.
He kept it in mind and prepared to present it to Zheng Zhi when he returned. From now on, Annan needs to make new plans on how to deal with the Central Plains Dynasty.
The top priority is still the attack of the First Marine Division.
"The Heavenly Army of the Heavenly Kingdom started an undeclared war, destroyed my city, and harmed my people. General, please show me how to reconcile?"
Tang Wenhuan's face was cold and he warned sternly.
"If you don't understand the Mo family's invasion of Guangxi for a day, Annan will always be the enemy of our empire. Go back and tell Li Weiqi (Li Shenzong) to plead guilty, pay tribute and become a vassal, and at the same time respond to the Mo family's invasion."
His attitude was very clear, that is, he would blame the Zheng family for Mo Chao's invasion.
The situation is like this, and it doesn't matter whether you, Zheng, are wronged or not.
The ordinary man is not guilty, but he is guilty of carrying a jade.
Huang Wenxuan didn't know what was going on, but his verbal excuses were obviously of no use.
He went back to report with full of grief and indignation, but the pace of transporting supplies by the National Defense Forces never stopped.
Zheng's first army arrived nearby three days later. After setting up their posture, they tried to launch an attack on the 1st Marine Division.
The results can be imagined.
In just one encounter, more than 5,000 people were killed and injured by the First Marine Division. The camp was even completely destroyed after being countercharged by the First Marine Division.
The leading general was completely frightened and hurriedly reported the strength of the First Marine Division.
Annan's troops who came later no longer dared to advance, and they all stopped a hundred miles away. Watching helplessly, the First Land Warfare Division carried all the loot, then Shi Shiran got on the ship and evacuated Annan.
He received a blow out of thin air, but there was nothing he could do. Zheng Zhi was so angry and anxious that he fell ill.
But Annan Wenwu could not calm down.
After all, Tang Wenhuan said that if Mo Chao's invasion was not resolved, he would always regard Annan as his enemy.
In other words, such a terrifying army might come back some time.
"In my opinion, no excuses can be given to the Han people under any circumstances. Anyway, the Mo family has now lost the support of the Han people. It is better for our army to go north immediately, annihilate them, and expand the territory."
Li Zhen, Minister of War, gave advice.
The strength of the 1st Marine Division frightened the Annan people. They were afraid that if it happened again, the morale of the military and the people would collapse.
Since the empire has already convicted Mo Chao, why not just go with the flow and destroy Mo Chao first.
