Ming Zuo

Thang Long Mansion was razed to the ground, tens of thousands of people were homeless, and countless food, grass and treasures were looted.

The news came one after another, and Huang Wenxuan, Minister of the Ministry of Rites of Annan, was so frightened on the spot that he never dared to move forward.

He thought for a while, stopped where he was, and then quickly sent a message back to Zheng Bing, waiting for new instructions.

The next day, Zheng Bing's instructions had not yet come, and he waited until Li Zhenyue, the prefect of Shenglong.

"Those Han soldiers were extremely vicious. When they arrived at the city, they used terrible firearms to set the whole city on fire without saying a word. Even if the officials want to defend to the death, there is nothing they can do!"

Hearing Li Zhenyue's accusation, Huang Wenxuan Zhang Er was puzzled.

"What kind of weapon is it that can burn the entire Shenglong Mansion to nothingness?"

Li Zhenyue looked sad and dejected.

"I really don't know, I have never seen such a terrible firearm in my life."

Huang Wenxuan quickly asked, "Where did the Han army go?"

Li Zhenyue was still loyal to his duty. Although he chose to escape, he was always paying attention to the movements of the National Defense Forces.

"They have plundered enough food, grass and treasure, and have retreated to the sea."

Huang Wenxuan was a little confused again.

"According to what you said, the Han army numbered in the tens of thousands. Did it end so easily after working so hard?"

Li Zhenyue just sighed and sighed, unable to answer.

To this day, Annan remains in the dark about the purpose of the National Defense Forces.

Zheng Bing got accurate information and vomited blood on the spot.

Although Shenglong Mansion was only won from Mo Chao more than ten years ago, because it is located in the alluvial plain of the river, the land is very fertile, and it is a very important grain-producing area in Annan.

After more than ten years of steady development, a large number of people have already gathered near Shenglong Mansion, and they are also providing resources for Zheng Bing's plan to conquer the south.

As a result, he was attacked by the first marine division, and the wilderness was scattered all over the place, and his vitality was seriously injured.

There is no doubt that his ambition to conquer the South must have gone bankrupt.

"Quickly mobilize more troops, and the Han people must pay the price. Huang Wenxuan was also ordered to contact the Han people immediately to find out their intentions."

Strict orders spread to the front, Huang Wenxuan had no choice but to bite the bullet and rush to the garrison of the First Marine Division with the determination to die.

At this time, the First Marine Division has completely occupied the original shore pier and has undergone refurbishment.

The [-]st Marine Division has established a very strong and complete defensive circle around the periphery.Inside, countless supplies are being loaded one after another and shipped back to the country one by one.

Even the high-level military officers did not expect that the raid was so smooth and the seizure was so rich.

Calculated, the benefits obtained from this military operation are more than dozens of times the cost paid.

If wars are fought like this, there is still no economic development in the country, and looting alone will be enough.

Tang Wenhuan finally had a deep understanding of what Zuo Menggeng said about the family history of the Western colonists.

Even he couldn't help being a little bit moved, not to mention those Western colonists who carried the bandit gene in their bones.

He received Huang Wenxuan.

"Your Annan Mo family brazenly invaded Guangxi and harmed countless of my people. For such a rebellious act, our heavenly army should punish it and follow suit."

When Huang Wenxuan heard it, he almost cried on the spot.

"How confused is the general of the Shang Kingdom! Then the Mo family is rebellious by me, Annan. I have always refused to accept the king's rule and separated myself. Our dynasty has long been at odds with him. Why did the Shang Kingdom vent its anger on the small country?"

Tang Wenhuan blew out his beard and stared.

"Since it's a rebellion, why haven't you pacified it so far? This must be the responsibility of your court's connivance. What excuses do you have?"

Huang Wenxuan was filled with grief and indignation.

"The land occupied by the Mo family has high mountains and deep forests, and the terrain is dangerous. I have conquered and suppressed several times, but I have not been able to complete my achievements in one battle. I really have no indulgence!"

Tang Wenhuan sneered, he knew the past history very well.

"23 years ago, your dynasty captured Gaoping, captured Mo Jinggong and others, and brought them to Qinghua to be beheaded for public display. If this is the case, why can the Mo family still stand on their own?"

Huang Wenxuan did not expect that a general would be so clear about what happened to Annan.

He could only try to defend himself.

"At that time, our court had suppressed the rebellion, but it was only because Da Ming blocked it at that time that it was not done properly. It was not that our court condoned the rebellion."

Tang Wenhuan assumed an unreasonable attitude.

"What did Ming do have anything to do with our empire?"

Huang Wenxuan was dumbfounded, and suddenly found that this new Central Plains dynasty seemed to be completely different from the previous ones.

He kept it firmly in his heart, and prepared to submit it to Zheng Bing when he went back.From now on, how Annan will deal with the Central Plains Dynasty will have to be re-planned.

The top priority is still the attack of the First Marine Division.

"The Heavenly Army of the Shang Kingdom fought without declaration, destroyed my city, and harmed my people. Please tell the general that this case be settled?"

Tang Wenhuan's expression was cold, and he gave a stern warning.

"The Mo family's invasion of Guangxi remains incomprehensible for a day, but Annan will always be the enemy of our empire. Go back and tell Li Weiqi (Li Shenzong), plead guilty on the table, pay tribute and become a minister, and at the same time respond to the Mo family's invasion."

His attitude was very clear, that is, he blamed Zheng Shi for the invasion of Mo Chao.

The situation is like this, so it doesn't matter whether you are wronged or not.

Everyone is not guilty, but it is the crime of pregnant Bi.

Huang Wenxuan didn't know what to do, but the excuses he made were obviously useless.

He went back to report with grief and indignation, but the pace of transporting supplies by the National Defense Forces never stopped.

Zheng's first army arrived nearby three days later, and after setting up a posture, they tried to launch an attack on the First Marine Division.

The result can be imagined.

In just one meeting, more than 5000 people were killed and injured by the First Marine Division, and even after being counter-charged by the First Marine Division, the camp was completely destroyed.

The leading general was completely terrified, and hurriedly reported the strength of the First Marine Division.

Annan's army who came after them did not dare to advance again, and they all stopped a hundred miles away.He watched helplessly as the First Marine Division finished transporting all the spoils, then boarded the boat calmly, and then withdrew from Annan.

He was hit with a stick out of thin air, but there was nothing he could do. Zheng Bing was so angry and anxious that he fell ill.

But Annan Wenwu was hard to calm down.

After all, Tang Wenhuan said that if the invasion of Mo Chao was not resolved, Annan would always be regarded as an enemy.

In other words, such a terrifying army might come back sometime.

"In my opinion, no matter what, I can't give the Han people any more excuses. Anyway, the Mo family has lost the support of the Han people. Why don't our army go north immediately to wipe them out and expand the territory."

Li Zhen, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, gave advice.

The strength of the First Marine Division frightened the Annan people.They are afraid to do it again, and the morale of the army and the people will collapse.

Now that the empire has already condemned Mo Chao, why not just go with the flow and destroy Mo Chao first.