The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1782 The Nations: "Quickly send the hostage over!"

Cochinchina, Thang Long City

Under the dim sky, a light drizzle continued.
Before the military map, all the generals looked at Wang Yin, who was making deployments.
As Fang La's future Minister of War, Wang Yin was capable; he was not merely literate.

Even Zhang Cheng greatly admired his military acumen.

Indeed, those who leave their mark on history are never unknown figures!

"If we attack Champa, we will be neither in the right nor in the moral high ground for the imperial court. But we can take direct action against Niuhouman because this place borders Jiaozhi and Dali. If we take this place, we will have a sufficient border and can launch a counterattack against Dali!"

Looking at the crowd below, Wang Yin said seriously, "The Duan family of Dali, who dominate southern Yunnan, have only been guarding their homeland and have long lost the will to fight. I think it won't take more than three years to take them down."

Just as Wang Yin finished speaking, Zhang Cheng paused for a moment and then said, "First, defeat the Niuhou Barbarians, then break through the Jinchi tribes! Reclaim the southern border!"

"Yes, General!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, everyone became serious.
After the meeting ended, Lu Zhishen walked outside and asked Wu Song beside him, "Brother Wu Song, won't the court hold you accountable for starting this war?"

"Don't worry, Brother Lu. Cheng has connections in the court. Maybe we can even gain some credit for this victory over the Niuhou Barbarians!"

With a broad smile, Wu Song completely believed Zhang Cheng's claim that he had "connections in high places."
After all, who would believe that Zhang Cheng, who was like a "military governor" of a border town, would send a military supervisor who was actually one of his own people!
While preparing supplies for battle, Zhang Cheng also began to relax the requirements for recruiting soldiers.

Even locals from Jiaozhi could join the army, and once they passed the exam, they could be promoted directly from third-class serfs to second-class citizens!

As for the lowest-ranking slaves, they were Joseon soldiers who had fought against the Song army and were defeated!

The people of Jiaozhi were also very excited about the news of the Song army's recruitment.
After all, they already knew the consequences of going against the Song Dynasty: utter slaughter and burial, leaving no one alive.
Now that they've tasted even a little bit of success, how could they not be grateful!
Chengxuan Envoy's Office

Upon learning of the impending military action, Liang An rushed over anxiously.

Seeing Zhang Cheng standing in front of the map, Liang An stepped forward and asked, "Brother Cheng, what happened? I see the soldiers preparing to go to war."

"I plan to conquer the Niuhou Barbarians, consolidate the southern border, and then attack the Jinchi tribes! I will then besiege Dali."

As he spoke, Zhang Cheng drew a circle on the huge map and said, "Once my brothers and I conquer this place, there will be no more wars in the southern border of the Great Song Dynasty, and the people will no longer have to live in fear!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Liang An exclaimed in astonishment, "But this is arbitrarily provoking a war!"

"That's when I need your help, brother!"

Speaking to Liang An, Zhang Cheng stepped aside and said, "I need you to draft a war report, stating that the Niuhou Man and the Jinchi tribes harbor ambitions towards Jiaozhi and are about to launch a war."

Staring at Zhang Cheng in shock, Liang An exclaimed in astonishment, "But isn't this...?"

"Fake? Right?"

With a broad smile, Zhang Cheng patted Liang An on the shoulder and said, "However, if you want to find fault, you can always find a reason."

"We are brothers, and we are young now. Why not strive to make a name for ourselves in history?"

Standing before the map, Zhang Cheng pointed and said, "After conquering the Niuhou Barbarians and the Jinchi tribes, my brothers and I will surely have a place in history. Isn't that what you wanted?" Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Liang An took a deep breath.

For him, fame and fortune were simply too exciting.
Having entered the palace at a young age, Liang An was already living a life of comfort and ease after becoming Liang Shifu's godfather.
But since he was a eunuch, it was impossible for him to have children, so all that was left was his "name"!

Thinking that his name, Liang An, would be recorded in history books, he couldn't help but bulge his veins and ask, "Can we win?"

"I won't let my brothers down! After all, I led the Xiang Army to Jiaozhi back then!"

As Zhang Cheng spoke to Liang An, his eyes were full of confidence.
Zhang Cheng might have to think twice before fighting other people, but he could easily defeat the Niuhou Man and Jinchi tribes, since they were all his own people!
What could be more astonishing to everyone than him, one of their own?
In ancient times, how to identify "one of our own"? Blood ties, and dialect.
After all, no matter how much you look like someone else, if you can't speak your own language, it won't be enough for your fellow villagers to believe you.
But if you're a black slave, then I'm sorry, because no matter how authentic you are, you're still "weed"!

Zhang Cheng has already reported to the court that he has recruited 30,000 "local troops" in Jiaozhi, and his letter has reached the Ministry of War and the Privy Council.
Most officials turned a blind eye to these "Xiangjun" (local militia) in remote areas because they were not considered regular troops and were merely forced laborers.
Because they weren't responsible for fighting, they could only be used as "transport convoys."
After all, not everyone is Zhang Cheng, who can use "the city falls but the sword is not sheathed" to completely ignite the ferocity in the bones of the Chinese people!

Are the Chinese people good at fighting? Of course they are!
Five thousand years of history have proven one thing: in times of peace, people will choose to lay down their weapons depending on the circumstances.

But once the flames of war begin to spread, or even reach the point of no return, then the shackles are completely broken, and with the inheritance of civilization as the backbone and the idea of ​​not humiliating future generations as the guiding principle, they begin to go completely mad!
This is also why, over thousands of years, nomadic civilizations, even those that conquered the Central Plains, ultimately perished through assimilation or war.

Because in the brilliant moment when the sparks spread, there will always be that destined hero!
Huaxia: I put down my knife and picked up a hoe, not necessarily to farm, but perhaps to bury you!
Jie tribe: This brings us to the matter of someone being beheaded by the Yamen general!

Shi Hu:
Half a month later, Niu Houman,

In the rugged mountain forests, the fearless Jiaozhi soldiers were charging desperately upwards.

Because if they could behead ten people, they would be qualified to become Song citizens. Furthermore, they could even own their own land, grain, and women that were once unattainable.
Zhang Cheng was always kind to his soldiers, because as long as you could fight, he would give you everything.
"Shoot the arrow, shoot the arrow!"

A hysterical roar erupted from the cave chief, Niu Houman.
However, their arrow rain seemed insignificant against the vast army of Jiaozhi.

After the Song Dynasty went to war against the Niuhou and Jinchi tribes, the other kingdoms were filled with fear.

Is it because the Heavenly King's father, who is now in power, has finally started to take things seriously?
Champa Kingdom, Royal Palace

Looking at the officials below, the king immediately said, "Quickly, send the hostage to the Song Kingdom immediately!"

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is only three years old!"

Upon hearing the Champa king's words, the officials were dumbfounded.

"We have to send it even if it's a three-year-old!"

Seeing the official say this, how could the King of Champa not feel heartache? He only had one son! But now he was even more afraid of being struck by the swords of the Song Dynasty!

For vassal states that have known the power of the Celestial Empire for thousands of years, not sending hostages or paying tribute is considered disobedience, and disobedience will lead to being beaten!

Therefore, when in doubt, send a hostage first!
This explains why, after the founding of the People's Republic of China, Bangkok sent hostages.

Don't ask, the answer is they've been using this tactic for thousands of years!

Bangkok: Protons, right? I'll send two at once, mainly one that's sensible?
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(End of this chapter)