Chapter 266 Breaking into the Military Camp at Night
Annan had just been recovered, and Zhu Qiyu had to stay and take charge. Zhang Fu commanded the battle to capture the city, and Chen Ying served as deputy commander.
Zhang Fu immediately returned to Thang Long, reorganized his troops and appointed Li Kechang as the vanguard. Ten days later, the army set off.
Since Li Kechang returned to the Ming Dynasty, his formal title has not yet been issued. However, he also knows that if he has no achievements and only relies on the glory and wealth obtained by betraying his old master, he may not be able to last long.
Therefore, he is sure to win this battle, and most of the troops he leads are old Annan generals, who have considerable experience in capturing cities.
Facing the sudden invasion of the army, Champa made no preparation at all, and was beaten to pieces once again.
The news soon spread to Sanghapura City, and Mahapancha was shocked.
"Who are you talking about? The Ming army or the Annan army?"
"Your Majesty, this is the main force of the Ming Army, with the Annan Army as the vanguard!"
"Who is the coach?"
"It's Zhang Fu, the king of Jing'an County in the Ming Dynasty!"
Mahapancha frowned together, but he couldn't figure out why the Ming army suddenly launched a war against Champa.
What's going on?
It doesn’t make sense!
Champa and the Ming Dynasty have always had a vassal relationship. Since Mahapancha became the prince of Champa, he has a good understanding of the Ming Dynasty's style of conduct.
Those Han people claim to be a heavenly country and a land of etiquette. Therefore, they must pay attention to etiquette in everything they do.
Even if King Tan of Qinghua City knew that it was me who intercepted and killed the envoy, even if he was filled with hatred, according to the rules, he had no right to use troops against the city.
For a major national event such as launching a war, it must be reported to the imperial court and the emperor's permission must be obtained before troops can be sent out.
Why did you call me so suddenly?
Suddenly, he thought of someone.
"Whoever comes, declare immediately... No, go and arrest Fanlai!"
At this time, Mahapancha had already vaguely felt that Fan Lai must know something.
The person who was sent out came back soon, but Fan Lai ran away, and even his family was missing!
Maha Pancha was immediately furious and said: "Summon General Shili!"
After hearing the news, the veteran general Sri Sadovarman came over, along with several other important generals.
Mahapancha immediately ordered General Shili to be the commander-in-chief and march north to face the Ming army within three days.
Everyone took the order, began to prepare the army, and hurriedly went to war.
…………
At night, the Chinese army tent.
Led by General Shi Li, a group of generals occupying the city are discussing the battle plan.
According to the marching speed of the two armies, the first large-scale battle will soon begin.
To be honest, no one here is at all excited about the enemy they are about to face.
The reason is very simple, you can’t beat it!
At the beginning, the Annan people defeated Champa one after another. If the Ming army had not come to help, Champa would have been destroyed.
They still have fresh memories of the Ming army's firearms. Those new artillery pieces are like gods coming down from the earth, and they are definitely not something that mortals can fight against.
Nowadays, the Annan people are the vanguard, and behind them is the powerful Ming army.
How to fight this battle?
Just when everyone was at a loss, someone outside the tent came to report that someone wanted to see him.
General Shili asked: "Who?"
"Come Brahma!"
"Who are you talking about?"
General Shi Li suddenly raised his head, his eyes full of surprise.
"Back to General, it's Fanlai!"
"Is he alone?"
"Just one person, and he didn't bring any weapons."
Everyone present changed their expressions. The king of Champa had already issued a wanted order, saying that Fan Lai had defected. How could he come to the military camp alone?
General Shili thought for a long time and said, "Bring him in!"
Not long after, several soldiers escorted Fan, who was bound with five flowers, to the Chinese army's tent.
General Shi Li waved his hand at the soldiers: "You go down first!"
"Yes!"
In the big tent, there were all the main generals who occupied the city. Most of these people were familiar with Fan Lai.
Everyone is very puzzled, what is the purpose of this person?
Fan Lai smiled faintly and said: "General Shili, fellow comrades, I am tied up and cannot salute. Please forgive me!"
General Shi Li asked: "Fan Lai, did you really join the Ming army?"
"Where did the general hear this rumor?"
"His Majesty the King said it himself, where did the rumors come from?"
"Your Majesty the King?"
Fan Lai smiled contemptuously and said: "Which King is it?"
"Insolent!"
General Shili looked angry and said: "Of course it is His Majesty Mahapancha!"
"Your Majesty Mahapancha?"
Fan Lai burst out laughing suddenly and said: "When the Ming army came to support him, he personally promised to lease the port and exchange trade. Now he regrets it and refuses to do so. He breaks his promise and behaves like a villain!"
These things are very common, and General Shi Li also knows a little bit about them, and he knows that he is at fault.
However, as a minister who occupied the city, he had no choice between eating the emperor's salary and being loyal to the emperor.
"No matter what, we ministers must obey the king's orders!"
Fan Lai said, "Maha Pancha is a thief who has stolen the country. Is it worth it for you to sacrifice your lives for him?"
General Shili immediately stopped: "Come Brahma, stop talking nonsense!"
"General, do you still remember what Mahapancha said when the Ming army helped us regain our territory and prepared to counterattack Annan?"
General Shili fell silent immediately. At that time, the reason given by Mahapancha was insufficient supply of food and grass. However, when he returned to the city, he discovered that the so-called insufficient supply of food and grass was simply untrue.
In other words, Mahapancha doesn’t want to continue fighting. As for the reason...
Seeing that he was speechless, Fan Lai continued: "The Ming army occupied Thanh Hoa, rescued His Majesty the old King, and sent troops to escort His Majesty back to the city. On the way, they encountered robbers, His Majesty was killed on the spot, and Princess Xuanzhen was kidnapped. Do you know?"
”
General Shi Li nodded and said, "Of course I know."
"Do you know the truth?"
"What's the truth?"
Fan Lai snorted coldly and said: "Those robbers were originally sent out by the Mahapancha sect. One of them was an acquaintance of mine. Later, he couldn't bear to see the princess being killed, so he told me the truth!" p>
"What evidence do you...have?"
"The evidence is on me. If the general wants to see it, just take it!"
General Shi Li quickly ordered his men to untie him. Fan Lai stretched his muscles and took out a letter from his body.
This is a piece of silk. In Champa, silk can only be enjoyed by nobles.
Above is a letter written in blood. It seems that the person writing the letter couldn't find paper and pen, so he could only write in blood.
"This is Princess Xuanzhen's personal letter. You will know it at a glance!"
General Shi Li opened the letter, and others came forward one after another. After taking a look, they couldn't help but take a breath.
Fanlai said: "Mahaban Cha is an order given in danger. Now His Majesty the old king has returned safely, but he personally ordered the killing of his close relatives for his own selfish desires. Now, are you still working for such a person?"
General Shi Li looked at everyone, and everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to do.