Chapter 591: Encircle and suppress Annan, the mighty Daming Navy
The interior of Annan is not monolithic.
The contradiction between the local army and the central army has always been extremely acute.
The Central Army looked down upon the hardships of the local army. The local army believed that the Central Army had taken away too many supplies.
For example, right now, there is an endless debate in Hu Ji-mo's Prime Minister's Office over the logistics ratio.
Everyone feels that their army should need more food and pay.
Hu Jiyou also felt a little headache.
In fact, according to the original plan, he was to slowly take back the military power of these local armies.
Because of his relationship with the late King Annan, Hu Ji Yao had great influence in the local army, and many of the generals under the command of the local army commander were Hu Ji Yao's people.
More than half of the general managers were arranged by Hu Jishen.
However, due to the situation, Hu Jiyou could only summon all the people back.
"The war must be fought, it just depends on how we fight it now."
"Now the Ming Dynasty's army has gathered in Longzhou. In front of them are Aiyi and Jiling Pass."
"Although these two levels are not bad, it will definitely be extremely difficult to stop the Ming Dynasty. It depends on whether it can cause some damage to the Ming Dynasty's army."
"I intend to mobilize 150,000 troops, and they will be stationed at Aiyi and Jiling Pass to kill the Ming army. Do you have any opinions?"
Hu Jiyou said in a calm tone to all the local military commanders present.
He knew very well that he could no longer avoid it now.
Although the current situation is not very good, Hu Jishen also has the capital to rebel.
The terrain characteristics of Annan are very unfavorable for large-scale military operations, and it is difficult for the Central Plains Army to stay in Annan for a long time.
It is indeed difficult to defeat the Ming army. Considering the quality of the soldiers on both sides, it is even almost impossible.
But Hu Jiya did not need to fight against the main force of the Ming army. He only needed to try every means to delay the war. If the war lasted long enough, the combat effectiveness of the Ming army would continue to decline, and finally he would not attack. Broken.
Around Aiyi and Jiling Erguan, Hu Jisu took advantage of Annan's terrain to dig trenches near various rivers in the northern territory, build defensive fortresses, and densely place crossbows and firearms.
Its bows, crossbows and firearms are all soaked in poisonous water. Just opening the wound can kill people without any doubt.
Its city walls are connected for nine hundred miles, and a large number of militiamen were recruited for defense.
Annan is mainly located in the east and west capitals.
Thang Long is the eastern capital and Thanh Hoa is the western capital.
These can also be said to be the two political and cultural centers of Annan. Once these two capitals are lost, it will mean that the entire territory of Annan has been completely captured.
Aiyi, after Jiling, is Duobang City.
Duobang City is the gateway to the north of Annan, and its geographical location is very important.
Once it is opened, it will become a very difficult task for both the east and west sides to stop the Ming army.
In other words, Duobang City will be the important place for the decisive battle between Annan and the Ming army.
Hu Jiyou felt stable.
Because he had already arranged his secret weapon in Duobang City.
Under this secret weapon, he believed that he could definitely cause huge casualties to the Ming army.
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On the Ming Dynasty's side, an army of 300,000 people formed a very long queue while walking.
Because the mountain roads are rugged and the jungle is dense, it is difficult for most people to walk and drive.
Ye Sheng, the Marquis of Jingning who had been leading troops for a long time, quickly realized the problem.
Immediately he called for Puding Hou Chen Huan.
"Our army has too many numbers and it is difficult to move. In front of us are Aiyi and Jiling Pass. If we go directly and want to take it all at once, we will inevitably cause a lot of damage."
"You divide one hundred thousand troops into a detour from the left, and I will attack them in two groups."
"This way you can clear the level faster."
Puding Marquis Chen Huan nodded in approval.
When walking on such a long and narrow road, it is not a good thing if the front and rear of the army are stretched too far.
Around here, some Annan soldiers harassed us from time to time.
However, it does not pose any danger to the Ming army for the time being.
The defensive fortifications built by Hu Jiya were completely meaningless to the Ming army.
The efficient shooting range of the matchlock gun can completely use them as targets.
The opponent's crossbows and firearms could not reach the Ming army.
Especially artillery bombardment.
When encountering one of these small fortifications, it usually only takes a few hits to eliminate the vehicle.
Zhu Ying attached great importance to firearms, not only in the improvement of matchlocks, but also in the accuracy of artillery.
It has always been the focus of research by the Gunpowder Department.
Although no great progress has been made, the current accuracy is much higher than before.
For fixed positions, it can already reach one out of ten.
That is to say, if ten artillery rounds are fired, one shot will basically hit, and the error will be only about ten steps.
This accuracy is already very high.
You must know that the previous artillery was a random projectile, and the error was within the range of fifty steps. There was no accuracy at all. For both the enemy and ourselves, it was simply a matter of fate.
Firearms with longer ranges and artillery with higher accuracy made Hu Ji-sao's arrangement completely useless, and he could only passively accept the baptism of guns.
The Ming Dynasty did not care about the consumption of gunpowder at all.
There is a gunpowder manufacturing factory in Fucheng, Guangxi, which can supply the army in less than a month.
Puding Marquis Chen Huan led 100,000 troops to detour, and the Ming army moved faster.
When there are too many soldiers, the marching speed cannot be increased at all.
Half a month later.
The two armies then arrived at Aiyiguan.
As its name suggests, the terrain of Aiyiguan is even narrower, and some roads can only be passed by two people.
Normally, it would be very labor intensive to attack.
If it were earlier, it would be really troublesome for the Ming army to attack.
Unfortunately, with the development of artillery and muskets, such a juncture is no longer a strong obstacle.
Or a simple push.
Artillery bombardment, firecrackers opened the way.
This kind of tactics is simple and crude, and it is invincible.
To block artillery bombardment, only relatively large cities can do it. Small bayonet gates such as Aiyi Pass and Jiling Pass are difficult to block.
In front of Jiling Pass, thirty artillery pieces were set up.
"The Marquis has an order, fire!!!"
Boom boom boom boom boom!!!
Thirty artillery pieces were aimed at the city tower of Jilingguan, directly bombarding them continuously.
The bombing lasted for almost two quarters of an hour, and then they stopped for a while.
When the smoke and ashes dissipated, there was no rooster crow. The gate tower was already in ruins.
Following the order issued by Ye Sheng, Marquis of Jingning, the Ming army was guarded by swordsmen and shieldsmen in front, and firegunners then advanced.
No strong resistance was encountered.
When they bombarded the city tower, the courage of the Annan soldiers had already been frightened, and the guarding generals did not even have a chance to escape.
We were very unlucky. We were hit by gunfire from the very beginning, and our bodies were already buried under the rubble.
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The situation here for Jingning Marquis Ye Sheng is very good, and Puding Marquis Chen Huan is also going all the way to defeat the generals.
The current combat effectiveness of the Ming army can be said to be the pinnacle of peaks.
Because a large number of mid-level officers did not die due to the Lan Yu case, the overall military execution capability is extremely strong.
In addition, Zhu Ying had previously trained many military officers, and the tactical arrangements in all aspects were very detailed and meticulous.
Compared to the Ming Dynasty, Annan's army seems to be stuck in the same state as it was a hundred years ago.
Due to the climate in Southeast Asia, the humid environment makes it difficult for firearms to develop significantly.
You must know that in the original history, Zhu Di only arranged for Zhang Fu to pacify Annan.
Although Zhang Fu is outstanding, compared with the founding generals such as Jingning Marquis Ye Sheng and Puding Marquis Chen Huan, there is no difference at all.
The army during Zhu Di's period was slightly inferior to the Ming Dynasty's army today.
Even so, Zhang Fu can crush him all the way.
Not to mention the current Ye Sheng and Chen Huan.
Except for the factors affected by climate, everything else is not a problem at all for the Ming army.
It was also at this time that Zhu Ying's order arrived at the Ming Navy that had been staying in the waters of Champa.
At the same time, he sent an order to capture the city and cooperated with the Ming Dynasty Navy to launch a crusade against Annan.
Champa received news from Daming.
That's called a joyful vehicle.
Champa itself is a feud for Annan, and the war between the two sides has lasted for hundreds of years. Now that the Ming Dynasty is attacking Annan, Champa will naturally follow suit.
In fact, from the map, Annan seems to be closer to Lancang Kingdom, but historically there seems to be no war between Annan Kingdom and Lancang Kingdom.
Among them, Annan belongs to the Han cultural circle, while Lancang is completely unrelated.
The main reason for this is the Changshan Mountains across the Indochina Peninsula.
The Truong Son Mountain Range is located in the eastern part of the Indochina Peninsula. It is the boundary mountain range between Annam and Lancang. It runs roughly from northwest to southeast, runs diagonally through the entire territory of Annam, and goes straight into the sea between Hue and Da Nang in the central part of Annam.
This place, Lancang, was also known as Laos in later generations.
The name Laos only appeared in records in the mid-Ming Dynasty.
The Lancang Kingdom was established in the 13th year of Zhizheng of the Yuan Dynasty, 14 years before Zhu Yuanzhang established the Ming Dynasty.
It is precisely because of the obstruction of the Changshan Mountains that it is difficult for Lancang to be related to the Central Plains region.
There is no communication between Annan and Lancang due to the obstacles of the mountains.
For Annan, the Ming Dynasty lies to the north. As a vassal state, Annan can rely on the unique climate here to be protected. It would be a complete joke to invade Guangxi, the Ming Dynasty.
It's really like having your head pressed to the ground and rubbed.
Therefore, for Annan, his only development direction is Champa.
Historically, Annan did completely annex Champa in the end.
The reason why it was able to gradually encroach on the city has a lot to do with Annan's early occupation of Haiyunling.
If we say Shanhaiguan is the most powerful pass in the Central Plains.
Then the important location of Haiyunling is as important as Shanhaiguan.
For Annan, it was extremely easy to go south. He could come and leave whenever he wanted. Only a small number of troops were needed to resist the occupying army.
Historical exchanges mostly relate to Annan's invasion of Champa.
This feeling is like the grassland to the Central Plains Dynasty.
Therefore, the people of Champa are full of hatred and affection for Annan.
Now that we have the opportunity, why not seize it?
At this time, the Daming Navy stationed at Champa Port played a great role.
The first is the comprehensive control of the coastal areas of Annan.
Annan's navy is actually pretty good, but compared to the Ming Dynasty navy, it's really not enough.
At this time, Champa Port.
Jin Kaishan was leisurely fishing in the sea.
Compared with the life in Daming, there is much freedom here, which makes Jin Kaishan feel very comfortable and loving.
He was very glad that he was able to take over the task of escorting Concubine Yue here.
Now he is stationed in Champa according to the order of His Highness Taisun, not to mention how happy he is in his childhood.
Although the Ming Dynasty was prosperous, it was still quite depressing for the navy.
During the Ming Dynasty, although Jin Kaishan's position was not low, he had too many superiors and had to obey orders in all aspects, and he had little say.
When you get here to Champa, it's completely different.
In name, it seems to be a little inferior to Champa King Tea, but in reality, no one in Champa would dare to offend him.
Jin Kaishan, who represents the Ming Dynasty, has no scruples here.
Every day there would be an endless stream of businessmen or courtiers from the Champa side coming to curry favor with themselves.
Daily drills are basically the responsibility of the adjutants below.
It is not enough to be drunk and intoxicated. After all, many of the naval forces under his command graduated from the Ming Dynasty Capital Military Academy and are considered to be members of His Highness the Grand Sun.
But as long as it's not too much, no one can gossip.
At this time, a small boat came quickly on the sea. Jin Kaishan raised his head and took a look without paying too much attention.
The soldiers on the ship were very anxious and shouted from a distance: "Master Jin, Master Jin!"
Jin Kaishan sounded like there was something urgent, so he ordered the ships to approach.
"Why are you so impatient?"
"Returning to Mr. Jin, His Highness Taisun issued an order, ordering Mr. Jin to quickly mobilize the navy stationed in Champa, immediately march to the waters of Annan, and cooperate with the Marquis of Jingning in the crusade against Annan."
Just hearing the title His Highness Taisun made Jin Kaishan jump up from his seat.
After hearing this, he quickly ordered to return to the navy garrison.
The next day.
Jin Kaishan took dozens of treasure ships and headed straight for the Annan waters.
The Champa waters and the Annam waters are the same, so there is no expense on the journey. Vehicles
We set off early the next morning, before the sun had set.
The entire naval force in Annan, including its offshore areas, has been occupied by Jin Kaishan.
Even using the word occupation seems a bit excessive.
The takeover seems to reflect the situation on Jin Kaishan's side more clearly.
At the first moment they saw the Ming Dynasty Navy, all the Annan Navy troops directly chose to surrender without any hesitation.
This made Jin Kaishan feel that he had no achievements.
"Damn it, how can I write this report?"
Jin Kaishan still wanted to gain a wave of military glory. Although he had some merit in this situation, there was nothing to write in the battle report.
Of course, it is impossible to make things up out of thin air.
It can only be written that when our army came, the other side was completely prepared to surrender.
In less than a day's work, the entire coast of Annan was captured.