Southern Ming, my destiny is too abstract

Chapter 44: Yunnan Province, Linhai, Ming Dynasty, and the Two Oceans

Zhu Cixuan met Subiya, who claimed to be a descendant of the Mon royal family of Pegu.

After asking, I found out its origin.

Earlier, Mang Yinglong unified Hongshawadi but did not rule the area effectively.

The local chieftains and princes were independent.

After Mang Yingli succeeded to the throne, he engaged in excessive military spending, causing the people to suffer and flee into temples for shelter.

Commoners and small chieftains defected to the big chieftain.

The Mon people of Maduba fled to Siam for refuge.

As a descendant of the royal family of Pegu, Subiya's grandfather took advantage of the situation to establish himself as the Marquis of Marduba.

Fifty years ago, Anabilon recaptured Xiahongsha, and it surrendered without a fight, leaving behind some of its forces.

Hongshawadi refers to the Jinsha River Delta in Xiahongsha.

Originally Handawadi of the Mon people.

Mangruiti conquered Pegu and changed its name to Hongsavadi.

Hongsha means defeating the enemy.

Zhu Cixuan looked at Subiya:

"Although you are a descendant of the former ministers of the Ming Dynasty, I have something to say."

"Conquer Pegu Daguang Maduba, and those who achieve great merit will be made dukes and kings."

Subiya leaned forward and said:
"I am willing to capture Pegu City for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to demonstrate the might of the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Cixuan listened to Subiya's halting Chinese and asked:
"How many soldiers do you have?"

Subiya: "This slave has two thousand brave warriors."

"But Alangpa, the commander of Pegu and Aung San's 10,000 men, is my brother-in-law. I am willing to persuade him to submit to Your Highness on behalf of the Ming Dynasty."

"The Pegu Palace was built by my ancestors. I also know of a secret passage that has never been discovered by the Toungoo royal family."

Zhu Cixuan glanced at Mu Tianbo, who was looking at the red plaque with gold letters on it from Prince Mu's Mansion, feeling melancholy.

Zhu Cixuan shrugged and looked at Subiya: "If you capture Pegu, you can be the Marquis of Pegu."

"If all the chieftains of the Mon tribes are willing to serve you as king, I will grant you the throne."

Subiya, who had a great reputation among the Mon people and was confident that he would be supported, immediately knelt down.

Bowing to express gratitude:

"I will, like my ancestors, serve the Ming Dynasty, uphold loyalty and obedience, and strictly abide by the principles of subjection. I will guard Handawadi and protect the people."

Subiya immediately went out, contacted the tribal chieftains he was familiar with, led 5,000 soldiers, and hurried towards the city of Pegu.

After Zhu Cixuan met with the remaining chieftains, he led the army towards Pegu.

Halfway through the journey, Subiya and his brother-in-law came with Aung San's head.

After conquering Pegu, Mu Tianbo summoned the major chieftains of the Mon tribe to discuss the ownership of the princes and kings.

With Subiya commanding a large army and a strong bloodline, no one could dispute that he was the King of Pegu.

Then he erected a stele to enthrone Subiya as the King of Pegu.

After a short rest.

Zhu Cixuan divided his army into two.

Bai Wenxuan and Wu Dading led 30,000 troops eastward to Maduba, while he and Mu Tianbo led the remaining troops to continue southward to Daguang.

The Hongsha nobles of Daguang could not hold out even for a day after hearing that Aung San had died.

They were surrounded by the Mon people.

When Zhu Cixuan's troops arrived at the city, they immediately opened the city walls and surrendered.

This day happened to be the last day of the 14th year of the Yongli reign.

New Year's Eve for the Han people.

Subiya hurriedly made arrangements and held a banquet in accordance with the customs of the Han people under his command.

New Year's Eve dinner.

Under Zhu Cixuan, Mu Tianbo, Deng Shilian, Ma Bao and Chen Ande all had smiles on their faces.

Pacific the entire Hongsawadi.

It could serve as the foundation for the restoration of the nation and the counterattack. More importantly, the Ming court finally no longer had to flee and migrate.

Stand firm and no longer worry about external enemies.

In just over a month, we were able to conquer the entire Hongsawadi and travel without any worries. How could we not be happy?

The countries in Fengshang also sent envoys to Daguang to pay homage to the Ming Dynasty.

Deng Shilian seemed to have returned to the capital during the Chongzhen period.

Although there were civil unrests in various places at that time, the Ming Dynasty was still the great Chinese nation that all nations came to pay tribute to.

Zhu Cixuan toasted Mu Tianbo with a glass of wine: "Old Duke."

"Yunnan and Dian were actually on the coast in the past?"

Mu Tianbo sipped a glass: "Your Highness, there is more to Linhai than just the Crown Prince." "The Ming Dynasty was founded, and it succeeded the Yuan Dynasty. The Luchuan Xuanfu Division became our inner vassal of Yunnan and Yunnan."

"Ava, Dagula, and Diwula are our vassal states. Even Dimasa of India often pays tribute to the Mu Palace and the capital."

"At that time, trade routes were open, and merchants often shipped goods from Kunming to Pegu, selling tea and porcelain to Western and Arab merchants."

"Eunuch Sanbao made seven voyages to the Western Ocean, even to Mecca, the kingdom of the East, which Westerners call Africa, and sent envoys to pay tribute to Emperor Chengzu."

Yunnan Province is adjacent to the sea and the Ming Dynasty is on both sides of the ocean.

Zhu Cixuan muttered to himself.

Look at the prosperity of Pegu Daguan Maduba at that time.

If Xiahongsha is still Chinese territory, why can't it become a small devil city?

Portugal sailed the world, Spain had the Invincible Armada, the British came from behind, and the Dutch were ahead of them.

The ocean belongs to the Ming Dynasty.

The Ming Dynasty's fleet galloped across the two oceans and conquered the world.

Zhu Cixuan drank the wine in his cup and recited a poem on the spot:
"The Tang Dynasty existed in Zhaozhao, and God provided for all nations.

The ancestors responded to the command, and the four clans followed the order.

The blessings of God are boundless, and we all share the same virtues.

The great-grandson Jixu will enjoy the highest blessings from the gods."

The banquet suddenly fell silent.

Subiya and the Portuguese Midan did not understand Chinese poetry, but when they saw that all the Ming officials had put down their wine glasses, they quickly sat up straight.

Deng Shilian pondered in his heart.

The poem His Royal Highness the Crown Prince presented to Your Majesty over the past fourteen years, which is deeply touching upon both the country and the people.

This poem "Taihe" by He Zhizhang can also fit the current situation.

During the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, weren't all nations coming to pay tribute?

The Second Ancestor and his ancestors protected the Prince and made him wise and brave after he lost his soul.

Four sects...

Sizong was Chongzhen, Anzong was Hongguang, and Shaozong was Longwu.

If Emperor Yongli died, his temple name would most likely be Zhaozong.

It is just as if the four clans should succeed the crown prince.

Emperor Shaowu of Tang reigned for more than a month and could not be considered a proper emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

As the great-grandson of Emperor Shenzong Wanli, the crown prince also echoed his great-grandson Jixu.

But why did the prince recite this poem?
Who is Emperor Minghuang of Tang?
Are you really planning to kill the emperor and inherit the throne?

Zhu Cixuan interrupted Deng Shilian's wandering thoughts:
"Gentlemen, how does Emperor Xuanzong of Tang compare to Emperor Yongle?"

Deng Shilian and Chen Ande were stunned for a moment.

Can they be compared?

What are the similarities?

One killed his son and the other killed his nephew?

"Lord Deng, you are a Jinshi. Let's not talk about Li Longji's later years. What about his Kaiyuan and early Tianbao years?"

Zhu Cixuan nodded at Deng Shilian.

Deng Shilian looked a little strange, and said carefully:
"Emperor Xuanzong of Tang was not considered a revivalist in his early years, but he reestablished the Tang dynasty, brought the barbarians under his rule, and ushered in a prosperous era."

Zhu Cixuan shook his head. "Li Longji destroyed the Turks and Turks, subdued the Six Kingdoms, and suppressed Tubo. His troops reached Hezhong. Even a thousand miles west of Chang'an was Tang territory."

"His martial arts skills should be among the top ten among all the emperors of all dynasties."

"As for the literary and political achievements, Li Bai, Du Fu, Meng Yu and Wang Xizhi, Tang poetry has been passed down to later generations, and only Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty can be compared with him."

"Recalling the heyday of the Kaiyuan era, even small towns could house tens of thousands of households. How many people could achieve that during the Kaiyuan era?"

Zhu Cixuan poured himself another glass of wine, raised it and looked at the civil and military officials:

"Before Tianbao, Li Longji compared himself to Emperor Taizong of Tang."

"But when it comes to civil and military achievements."

"Emperor Chengzu also had the Yongle Canon passed down to his descendants, and he made seven voyages to the West to collect tribute from Mongolia."

“Both the Han and Tang dynasties said that wherever the sun and the moon reach, it is Han territory.”

"But only our Great Ming has truly achieved this: wherever the sun and the moon reach, all is Ming territory."

"Chengzu is truly an emperor of all ages, far surpassing all previous kings."

Zhu Cixuan drank the wine in the cup again and looked at the civil and military officials with burning eyes.

"Nurhaci was a wise minister of mine, but he rebelled and usurped the Mandate of Heaven."

"My lords, do not be complacent or fearful. This is merely the An-Shi Rebellion."

"Heaven's Mandate is with me. I shall be Emperor Daizong of Tang and Emperor Xianzong of Tang. I shall restore our ancestral legacy and create another prosperous Yongle Era."

The chieftains of the Ming Dynasty called themselves slaves to the Ming Emperor
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