Chapter 159 Return to County Annan!
In the fifteenth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang changed Lin'an Road to Lin'an Prefecture, and the government moved to Jianshui Prefecture, and the Lin'an Guard Command Department was established. The land was expanded and the brick city was built, so it was also called Jianshui City.
Since Emperor Xuanzong listened to Yang Shiqi's suggestion, deposed the address to the Chief Secretary, canonized Li Taizu Li Li as the King of Annan, and recognized Annan as a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, Jianshui Prefecture became a border town between the Ming Dynasty and Annam.
But Annan has not been peaceful since his independence. Since the second year of Chenghua, he has repeatedly clashed with the Ming army and civilians on the border.
After that, in the fifth year of Chenghua, the sixth year of Chenghua, the eighth year of Chenghua, the fourteenth year of Chenghua, the seventeenth year of Chenghua, and the nineteenth year of Chenghua, Annan invaded and occupied Dianzhou and Records of Guizhou people’s land.
It is worth mentioning that in the 16th year of Chenghua, Wang Zhi once suggested that the late emperor send troops to attack Annan, and petitioned to be a vanguard general to personally lead troops to conquer Annan.
However, Yu Zijun, the Minister of the Ministry of War at that time, Lu Rong, the right political counselor of Zhejiang, and Liu Daxia, the doctor of the Ministry of War, worked together to stop it.
At this moment, Annan once again mobilized more than 10,000 Annan troops to cross the border and attack and harass the Ming border villages on the grounds that the Ming Dynasty troops and people were plundering Annan people.
The first one to bear the brunt is Jianshui Prefecture.
Dianzhou.
Lin'an Mansion.
Build Shuizhou.
The fire lit up the night sky, and thousands of Annan people with dark skin and weapons violently attacked the walled city of Jianshui Prefecture.
The people of Ming Dynasty in Jianshui Prefecture were so frightened that they abandoned their land with their families and ran towards Jianshui City.
“Help! Help!”
"Killing! The Annan people are killing people!"
"Save me! The Annan people are coming! Help me!"
"..."
Annan and The border of the Ming Dynasty does not have the tall and long Great Wall like the north to protect the people of the Ming Dynasty.
As long as the Annan people cross the border, they can kill the people of the Ming Dynasty unimpeded. The people of the Ming Dynasty have no ability to fight back and can only escape from a distance.
Just when the people of the Ming Dynasty were desperate, the Lin'an Guard Commander led the officers and soldiers of the Lin'an Guard Station and rushed over to fight with these Annan people.
But what is surprising is that there are many Tatars among the officers and soldiers at Lin'an Guard Station.
"Everyone, quickly retreat to Jianshui City. We will stop these Annan people!"
With the support of the officers and soldiers of Lin'an Guard Station, the casualties of the people in Jianshui Prefecture were greatly reduced. Finally there was time to escape.
At the same time, after knowing this situation, the prefect of Lin'an did not dare to hesitate and quickly wrote to the envoy of Dianzhou.
In addition, the prefect of Lin'an also wrote a letter, but it was not for the court, but was sent to Prince Mu's Mansion.
Prince Mu’s Mansion should not be called Prince Mu’s Mansion, its official name is the Mansion of the Duke of Guizhou in the Ming Dynasty.
The ancestor of the Duke of Guizhou is Mu Ying, the adopted son of Zhu Yuanzhang.
In the 16th year of Hongwu, Mu Ying was ordered by Zhu Yuanzhang to guard Dianzhou for ten years. After his death, he was posthumously named King of Qianning by Zhu Youtang.
The descendants of Mu Ying have inherited the title of Duke of Guizhou from generation to generation. Although they are Dukes of Guizhou, their status is lower than that of princes. Therefore, the local people are accustomed to calling the Duke of Guizhou's Palace Mu Palace.
The lineage of Dukes of Guizhou had guarded Dianzhou for generations, and Shibao Chishe was the Mingping vassal. They were also the only honorable ministers in the Ming Dynasty who continued to hold actual territorial power.
In other words, the Duke of Guizhou has military power.
Moreover, the contemporary Duke of Guizhou, Mu Cong, was also the chief military officer of Yunnan. In the 19th year of Chenghua, he led his troops to quell the Qudian rebellion.
After that, the tribal uprisings in Malong, Lijiang, Jianchuan, Shunning, and Luoxiong were quelled in turn, and the rebels in Qiaodian and Nanwo were captured. They were awarded the title of Crown Prince and Taifu by the late emperor for their merits.
After receiving the letter from the prefect of Lin'an, Mu Cong immediately raised three thousand troops and rushed to Jianshui Prefecture to fight against the Annan people.
But this time it was not just Dianzhou that was attacked by the Annan people.
Guizhou.
Pingxiangzhou.
Pingxiang Prefecture is also located on the border between Ming Dynasty and Annan. It is a state directly under the control of the Chief Envoy of Guizhou. It is known as the Ming Dynasty and the Southern Ming Dynasty.
A large number of Annan people armed with weapons invaded Pingxiang Prefecture and massacred the native people of Pingxiang Prefecture.
Most of the people in Pingxiang Prefecture are Zhuang natives and are governed by the local chieftains. They are also real and undisputed Ming people!
"Ah ah! Killed! Killed!"
"Lord Chieftain! Save us quickly! There are many Annan people!"
"Ask for help! Come to Daming quickly The court is asking for help!”
“…”
Pingxiang Prefecture was invaded by Annan, and the Zhuang natives suffered numerous casualties!
The Zhuang chieftain's eyes were about to burst, so he immediately sent people to Guilin Mansion to ask for help from the Guizhou envoy of the Ming Dynasty.
After the chief envoy of Guilin learned about it, he did not dare to delay, and immediately contacted the Guizhou Capital Commander's Department and asked them to quickly send troops to fight the Annan people.
Then he immediately wrote to the Ming court to report Annan's invasion of the Ming Dynasty.
Two fast horses galloped out from Yunnan Prefecture and Guilin Prefecture respectively, along the post road, and rushed to the capital.
They all carried the same title book, reporting Annan's attack on the Ming Dynasty!
Annan, took the initiative to invade the Ming Dynasty!
……
Beijing.
The news that Concubine Shu is pregnant with Long Si has spread throughout the capital.
Officials at all levels in the capital sent congratulations to Zhu Youtang one after another, wishing his majesty the birth of a dragon heir.
Zhu Youtang was not stingy and rewarded all the officials in the capital with ten gold coins.
Even the soldiers of the three major battalions in the capital and the five-city army and horse division were rewarded with a lot of cash.
For a time, the whole capital was filled with a festive atmosphere. Until the two inscriptions from Dianzhou and Guizhou were sent to the capital.
The news that Annan wantonly invaded the Ming border and killed countless people on the Ming border immediately spread throughout the capital.
Zhu Youtang was furious and immediately summoned the cabinet ministers to discuss matters in Hongde Hall.
Forbidden City.
Hongde Hall.
Zhu Youtang sat on the dragon chair with a gloomy face, holding in his hand the title book of the letter written by the two chief envoys.
The three members of the cabinet, Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, and Xie Qian, all stood in front of Zhu Youtang, looking sad.
“How unreasonable!”
“A mere Annan, which was still a Jiaozhi Province of our Ming Dynasty, now dares to invade our Ming Dynasty’s land and massacre the people of our Ming Dynasty!”
< br>"It's simply lawless, you're going to die!"
Zhu Youtang's tone was full of anger, and murderous intent was already in his heart.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. This matter should not be impulsive. It should be considered in the long term."
Liu Jian, the Second Assistant to the Cabinet, advised: "Annan has invaded the border more than once or twice, and it is not a cause of trouble."
>"It's not enough to cause trouble?" Zhu Youtang looked at Liu Jian coldly: "Then tell me, how should we handle this matter?"
"In my opinion, we only need to send the guards officers and soldiers from Dianzhou and Guizhou to stop it."
"At the same time, send envoys to Annan and ask Annan for help." King Li Hao presented the pros and cons and threatened that if Li Hao did not withdraw his troops, he would anger the court, and if the court was angry, it would send troops to attack Annan. "
"After Li Hao heard this, he will withdraw his troops, but there will be nothing in Dianzhou and Guizhou."
Zhu Youtang sneered: "Oh? If Ming threatens, Annan will withdraw its troops?"
>"Are you fooling me?!"
Liu Jian quickly explained: "Your Majesty, this move is indeed effective!"
"In the 19th year of Chenghua, Annan frequently harassed the border areas, and even occupied the city. The capital was captured.”
"Former Minister of War Ma Wensheng once sent an envoy to Annan. The envoy said: Once the imperial court is outraged and the heavenly troops attack the country, it will be like the story of Yongle. Will there be no regrets?"
"After hearing this, King Li Hao of Annan was very upset. Feeling frightened, he immediately retreated."
Zhu Youtang sarcastically said: "If that's the case, then just a few years ago, why does Annan still dare to attack my Ming Dynasty again?!"
"Even if Annan continues to retreat this time, can you guarantee that Annan will never attack my Ming Dynasty again?" ? ”
“Ah? This…this…”
Liu Jian was immediately speechless and unable to speak.
He is an official of the Ming Dynasty. He only hopes that there will be no large-scale wars during his tenure. Then future generations will evaluate him as a wise and capable minister.
As for whether Annan will fight against Daming or not in the future, it’s none of his business!
He was already dead at that time. If Annan attacks the Ming Dynasty again, that will be something that future ministers should worry about. Why does he care so much?
The world of the Ming Dynasty belongs to the Zhu family, not to the Liu family.
Anyway, if it can be delayed for one day, it will be a day. If it is delayed until he retires and returns home, it will be considered a success.
Liu Jian hesitated and said something very irresponsible: "Annan is a barbarian land and cannot be educated. This is what it is like..."
Zhu Youtang said angrily Filmed the Dragon Case: "Then I just looked at Annan and slaughtered my people again and again. People?"
"Is it true that my Ming will fight whenever he wants and retreat when he wants?"
"Since the late emperor has already sent someone to warn him, then Today I will follow Yongle’s story, send troops to Annan, and reorganize the county of Annan!”
As soon as Zhu Youtang said these words, the three cabinet ministers were all shocked.
Xie Qian knelt down on the ground, kowtowed, and shouted holy wisdom.
"Your Majesty, the little thief from Annan has repeatedly attacked our Ming Dynasty. We must send troops to Annan to show off the prestige of the Ming Dynasty and scare the barbarians!"
"You!"
Liu Jian looked at Xie Qian in disbelief, never expecting that at this critical moment, Xie Qian, who had always been obedient in the cabinet, would openly backstab him and go against him.
Liu Jian felt deeply betrayed, but he was not slow and immediately knelt down.
"Your Majesty! No, Your Majesty!"
"Now that the Ming Expeditionary Force has just destroyed the Chagatai Khanate and has not yet returned to the northwest, and your Majesty wants to return to Annan, the county, you need to A large number of troops."
“Now is the time for spring planting in the various defense stations. The Ming Dynasty can no longer spare enough troops to conquer Annan!”
“What’s more, once Annan’s troops are provoked, the southwest will be ruined! ”
The last one, Li Dongyang, looked around at his two colleagues and knelt down, but did not say a word and did not participate in their argument.
Zhu Youtang's face turned pale and he suddenly looked at Wang Zhi beside him.
"Wang Zhi, what do you think?"
As early as the 17th year of Chenghua, Wang Zhi had requested the late emperor to send troops to conquer Annan. At this time, he was of course the main combatant.
Wang Zhi raised his hands and replied: "Your Majesty, the humble minister once remonstrated with the late emperor in the 17th year of Chenghua."
"This Annan must be beaten!"
"Okay! Then fight!"
Liu Jian shouted loudly: "Your Majesty! Think twice!"
"I Meaning "Definitely, don't say anything anymore!"
Zhu Youtang finally made the decision: "Annan has been provocative for a long time, and I have a disobedient heart. I will send troops to Annan today to return to the county of Annan!"
(End of this chapter)