Ming Zuo

Chapter 1612 What grade?
"Sir, according to reliable sources, there is a rebellion in the royal capital. Mangbai has succeeded as the new king, and Myanmar has changed masters."

In the coastal area, a castle was built at unknown time.

All kinds of sailboats of different sizes gather outside the castle.But without exception, every ship is equipped with artillery.

Inside the castle, there are also soldiers with live ammunition guarding them, looking around vigilantly.

However, the owner of the castle was very leisurely, and was still drinking fine wine when he learned about the situation.

"Is it because of the empire?"

"Sir's wisdom is unmatched, exactly. The empire came to Burma and frightened the people here. They didn't want to be buried with the king, so..."

The gentleman stared into the night, and his thoughts began to drift away.

"The matter is definitely not over yet. Continue to inquire, and we must know what agreement Myanmar and the empire have reached."

"You rush to meet Mangbai yourself and tell him that we demand the same conditions as the empire."

It's a bit difficult for people to come.

"What if the Burmese don't agree?"

"Hum..."

Mr. smiled cruelly.

"Then let the coast of Burma be devastated."

Someone took orders.

The efficiency of doing things is very fast. Of course, Myanmar is like a sieve and cannot hide any secrets.

"Sir, I really didn't expect that the empire's appetite is so big."

The person came in a hurry, with a shocked face, and at the same time handed over the terms of the agreement between the empire and Burma.

Mr. looked at it hastily, then stood up suddenly, frowning.

"In this way, wouldn't Myanmar become a colony of the empire? No, we can't just sit idly by."

The visitor also had the same thought.

"That's right, we also have to fight for our interests."

The husband paced back and forth in the room, and finally had an idea after a while.

Mangbai's good mood was ruined before his ass on the throne was hot.

"Tell me, what should I do?"

Cha Wenda stood up first.

"Your Highness, you must absolutely not agree, otherwise Myanmar will inevitably... the country will not be a country!"

How could Mangbai not know this?
"But you all know the cruelty of those people very well. I'm afraid that from now on, there will be no peace!"

Another official had an idea.

"Your Highness, I feel that maybe we can inform the empire about this matter. Burma is about to reach an agreement with the empire. Judging from the attitude of the empire, it seems that Burma is still treated as a vassal. If this is the case, how can the vassal of the upper country allow other countries to get involved?"

"Um……"

Mangbai's eyes lit up, and he realized that this trick of diverting trouble to the east seemed very good.

"Prime Minister, I leave this matter to you."

After the coup ended and the political situation stabilized, Chavinda represented Myanmar and began to sign contracts with the empire.

But before writing, Myanmar also put forward conditions.

"Your Excellency Yang, Mr. Charles of the English East India Company proposed conditions to enjoy the same treatment as the empire. The whole country dare not make decisions on this matter, so please show me your Excellency."

Cao Wenheng paused while holding the pen, and exchanged glances with Xu Erjue, Xu Xizhong and others.

"English East India Company, when did they come to Burma?"

Cha Wenda quickly pulled himself together.

"It has been here for many years, and their behavior is quite domineering. It's just that their warships are extremely powerful, and they will inevitably be devastated. Our country has no choice but to compromise."

Knowing that there is actually a third-party force in Myanmar, Cao Wenheng couldn't help being a little more cautious.

"Commander Xu, let's do some reconnaissance and see what's going on?"

In the eyes of the empire, Myanmar is the dish on the plate.Even if you don't eat it dry, it is the food of the empire.

But now there is an extra pair of forks on the plate, how can the empire tolerate it?

The third detachment was very efficient and got the information quickly.

"The person who is entrenched here is a leader of the British East India Company, named Peter Charles. He set foot in Burma seven years ago with [-] armed merchant ships and [-] sailors. They occupied a place by the sea and built castles. In addition, they forced Burma to open trade and interfered in Burmese affairs."

When the situation became clear, Cao Wenheng's face was grim.

"Myanmar is the forbidden territory of the empire. This is the sphere of influence of the empire, and no one else is allowed to get involved. This matter is handed over to your third detachment."

Xu Xizhong was very cautious.

"I heard that the British East India Company is quite powerful. Will it cause the scale of the war to expand?"

Cao Wenheng is a civil servant, he doesn't know much about war, he just looks at the generals.

Wan Sihua immediately said: "Then report it quickly, if it is really not possible to increase the number of troops."

The Empire was not ignorant of the British East India Company.

In fact, in these years at sea, I have dealt with the British a lot.

For the virtues of the British who are usually merchants and dress up as thieves, whether it is an empire, Portugal and the Netherlands hate it to the bone.

It's just that the British's previous move into Southeast Asia was frustrated, and now they are concentrating on running South Asia, so they haven't had much conflict with the empire.

As a result, now that the empire is going to take root in the Indian Ocean, it immediately intersects with the British East India Company.

But no matter what, the empire will not allow other forces to touch Myanmar.

Especially the coastal area of ​​Myanmar, which is the outlet for the southwestern region of the empire, is the top priority of the empire's strategy.

For this, it would not hesitate to use force against the British East India Company.

Cao Wenheng is not good at fighting, but he is very considerate in other aspects.

"Get in touch with Portugal and the Netherlands. I believe they will like to deal with the British."

In 1612, the British East India Company defeated the Portuguese fleet at the Battle of Cambay Bay, thus gaining a dominant position in Tianzhu.

Since then, Portugal's sphere of influence in Tianzhu has gradually begun to shrink.

It is precisely because of the existence of the British East India Company that Portugal and the Netherlands have repeatedly suffered setbacks in their strategic operations in Tianzhu.

Now that the empire is going to take the lead in dealing with the British, I believe Portugal and the Netherlands will definitely be willing to take action.

Peter Charles didn't care much about threatening Burma.

He has long seen through the weak nature of these eastern countries. As long as the East India Company maintains its superiority in the sea, sooner or later Myanmar will submit.

He is now happily waiting for Burma to agree to the conditions, so that he can use it to claim credit for the Governor of Tianzhu.

With such a big benefit, he should be able to exchange for a title for himself, right?

Thinking of becoming a nobleman from now on, Peter Charles danced excitedly.

It's a pity that there is no music during the dance, and the shrill alarm bells ruined his good mood.

Peter Charles ran outdoors angrily, and before he had time to ask, he stood there in a daze.

On the ocean in the distance, dozens of huge and majestic warships have lined up and are encircling the harbor.

On the flagship, Xu Xizhong looked at the harbor with binoculars, his mouth full of contempt.

"What grade, dare to ask the same conditions as us?"

(End of this chapter)