The most powerful thing about the Ming army was the army. Whether it was the absolute advantage of the number of people or the advanced and sharp weapons and equipment, it reassured the emperor.

Although the emperor also attached great importance to the navy, a powerful army must also be used well, so that it can become a sharp blade for the Ming Dynasty to swing in all directions and expand its territory.

Moreover, for now, the Army is also the most realistic and powerful tool to conquer the four sides.

The attack on Myanmar and firmly occupying northern Myanmar, making it the territory of the Ming Dynasty and a stable base for expansion to South Asia. This is the profound meaning of the emperor launching a war.

Bypassing the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the four Indian states that can directly attack through northern Myanmar: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur.

Even the emperor had a greater ideal, which was to directly attack the Indian Ocean through land.

Hum, hum! If it weren't for the sea blocking, the army of the Ming Empire could sweep the world with its cannons and flintlock rifles.

Wang Sanshan naturally didn't know that the emperor's ambition was greater than that. He was already in his seventies. He begged many times and volunteered to snatch the commander-in-chief of the attack on Myanmar.

The emperor also wanted the old minister to start and end well, defeat the Dongyu Dynasty and consolidate the occupied areas in northern Myanmar, Wang Sanshan would be able to retire gloriously and be replaced by Fu Zonglong.

The emperor didn't take Myanmar seriously. In the late Southern Ming Dynasty, thousands of sub-Ming troops could enter the city of Awa, let alone the powerful Ming army now.

But the emperor still reminded Wang Sanshan not to underestimate the enemy, not to advance rashly, and to crush with complete strength to achieve a stable victory.

"Of course, if Myanmar is in chaos, our army can firmly occupy Awa, the 'granary' of Myanmar, and I believe it will not be blamed." Wang Sanshan changed the subject and gave a discount to the emperor's request.

Lu Qin and the generals looked at each other and laughed, knowing it in their hearts, and were happy that they did not have to be too restricted.

Wang Sanshan also smiled slightly, turned his gaze to an inconspicuous official beside him, and said, "This is Wang Pingda, the Jinyiwei of the Fushi Department. Please introduce the situation in Myanmar and the situation in contacting Siam to conquer Myanmar."

Only then did the generals realize that this inconspicuous official was very famous, and even Wang Sanshan dared not neglect and neglect.

Wang Pingda bowed to everyone, and said without hesitation, "In the 28th year of Wanli, Siam, the Marquis of Dongyu and the Arakan Dynasty united to attack Bogu, and captured and killed the Burmese king Mang Yingli..."

The death of the Burmese king Mang Yingli did not ultimately destroy the Dongyu Dynasty. Mang Yinglong's youngest son King Liangyuan saved this decline, occupied the "granary" area centered on Awa, and preserved half of the rivers and mountains of Upper Myanmar, known in history as the Liangyuan period.

In the 33rd year of Wanli, Anabilon succeeded to the throne and liberated all lost land in Myanmar, especially in 1613, the recapture of Shalian, who was occupied by the Portuguese, thus completing the unification of Myanmar again.

The current Burmese king is Talon, who has just inherited the throne. Although he claims to be rich in the country and strong in the people, if he studies and analyzes it in depth, internal and external troubles still exist, and it is only temporarily suppressed.

Since the 20th year of Wanli, the main force in Thailand and Myanmar fought in Thailand's Kosala. After the Myanmar army was defeated, Myanmar has since turned to a disadvantage in the Thai-Myanmar war. It is still in southern Myanmar and northern Thailand, with attacks and defenses.

Another thing is Mubang, Mengmi and Dashan chieftains. Although they are Burmese, their control is not strong. In particular, Mubang can be called Myanmar's feud.

Ethnic differences and hatred within Myanmar are also important factors that are prone to division. The Meng people in the south, the Burmese people in the north, and the Shan people in the south, the conflicts are complex, and hundreds of years of hatred are difficult to resolve.

In other words, if the main army is defeated in Upper Myanmar, the basis of the Burmese king's rule is likely to be shaken. The Meng tribes in the south and the Shan tribes in the north are likely to take the opportunity to cause trouble.

The Touo Dynasty in history was declared destruction because of the Meng tribe's uprising and occupying the capital Awa.

"The attack on Myanmar requires twice the result with half the effort. We must treat the chieftains who are affiliated with Myanmar and the Shan people differently, so that they can be a helper for our army..."

Wang Pingda got up and walked to the map hanging in the big tent, reached out and pointed out, "Mubang, Longchuan, Ganya, Mengyang and other places can be used together to show their kindness and power. Those who send troops to help fight will be lenient. Those who resist the king's army will destroy their officials and analyze other things..."

Wang Sanshan stroked his beard and jaw head and expressed his agreement.

After Wang Pingda finished introducing the news, he walked back to his seat, coughed dryly and emphasized again: "The main force of our army is 40,000, and the chieftains of each family are about 60,000. According to intelligence analysis, the Burmese people can summon nearly 200,000 people in a short period of time. The enemy is large and we are small. Although our army has strong combat power, we should not make too many enemies."

As he said that, Wang Sanshan's eyes swept over the generals, very harsh.

Lu Qin hurriedly bowed and said, "Please rest assured. The generals and others dare not lose their big things because of small things, and for fighting for military merits and property, which will destroy the overall situation of attacking Myanmar."

Wang Sanshan nodded slightly, his tone eased a little, and he said, "I believe that you are all aware of the overall situation, but you are the director of marching and fighting, and you are the leader of your marching and fighting, but the negotiations are the shortcomings. I have discussed with Wang Qianhu and sent officials to various departments, which are responsible for dealing with local officials."

"This is the best." Lu Qin smiled and said, "We are all rich soldiers, and we really can't do this."

The generals hurriedly agreed and said that such an arrangement was the safest.

Wang Sanshan smiled and waited for everyone to stop speaking, and said, "After the war begins, I will be in Tengchong to adjust food and supplies for you to ensure the supply of the front line. As for the battle, I will implement it according to the final plan, and I will not ask more about it."

This means that there is no remote control command, and the front-line generals will respond flexibly according to the specific changes in the battlefield.

As for contacting Siam to send troops, Wang Sanshan did not explain it again. After all, the war has been confirmed, and it will not change whether there is Siam to help.

Moreover, the spy on Myanmar must be strengthened, and the combat plan must be adjusted, and it can only be finalized when it is launched.

But the overall policy will not change. Occupy territory, plunder property, and destroy as much of the main force of the Burmese army as possible, making it difficult for them to have the power to fight back in a short period of time.

Because the greater the losses of the Burmese army, the weaker the defense of Awa when the troops are at the city, and the more likely the situation in Myanmar will change in the future.

You should know that the majority of Burmese people are in the Upper Myanmar, and the Burmese king also chose Awa as the capital. In the south, there is the Meng tribe, which has one decline and the other rises. As long as the oppressed Meng tribe has a chance, the Bogu dynasty of the "Handawady" will inevitably make a comeback.

Therefore, laying the victory through a decisive battle is the best choice for the Ming army. If this goal cannot be achieved, we can only advance step by step, lengthen the front line, and make the victory come later.
Chapter completed!