The Han culture is spreading strongly in Southeast Asia

Chapter 31 You guys really hurt me

The wind rises and the waves surge, time flies.

After obtaining 300 elite soldiers from Hexian and Jiading, four brave generals, and several staff officers who could read and write, Ou Zibu finally began to build the basic framework.

After more than a month of training, the soldiers were basically familiar with each other, and Cantonese began to be used as the common language internally.

Because in addition to more than a hundred European sailors and gunners, even the Japanese in Hoi An can communicate in simple Cantonese, so Cantonese has the widest coverage.

The Chinese sailors who were selected and knew a little about the operation of European soft sails also became familiar with the operation of soft sails.

It was still a bit difficult to use during the battle, but at least it could be driven and would not be blown away by the wind.

In terms of weapons, Ou Zibu eliminated some of the messy and even rotten guns made during the Kangxi period, selected the relatively better ones, and formed a 250-man musket team.

The remaining 300 men were trained to become hand-to-hand combatants for boarding battles. When they were not on the ship, they would stand in formation with spears and bows and crossbows to cover the musketeers or to assault.

The gunners were also basically trained, and all the small cannons weighing hundreds to thousands of pounds on the ships were removed and turned into field guns with wheels. After all, when they arrived in Myanmar, it was estimated that there would be more land battles than naval battles.

As for the military organization and officer and soldier system, Ou Zibu did not change it at all. The pitiful military reserves he brought with him later were not enough to support him in doing this.

Moreover, the organization of the army is closely related to the use of weapons, logistical supplies, the enemy, etc. If the organization of divisions, regiments and battalions in later generations were to this point, it would definitely be a disaster.

Moreover, these people already have their own officer and soldier system, so they can just use it directly.

Don't expect them to be very useful. Don't even think about commanding this kind of mob at will. As long as they listen to your orders and there are one or two teams that dare to face challenges when necessary, they will be considered qualified.

But the top-level framework still needs to be built.

For this purpose, Ou Zibu specially invited his elder brother Wei Rikun, Wei Rikun's younger brother Wei Haikun, Hong Ahan, Luo Aye's eldest son and other prominent figures to Da Nang, and all the officers above the rank of captain in the fleet were also present.

He Xiwen actually had some idea of what Ou Zibu was going to do. After all, with such a big business, it was impossible for him to take action by pooling all his resources like he was doing now.

On the battlefield and in the army, the commander-in-chief's power must be unique and must be unique!
However, in the shocked eyes of everyone, the first thing that Ou Zibu announced was that he wanted to change his surname. It was not called changing his surname, but restoring his ancestral surname.

"A man who wants to travel across thousands of miles of waves and mountains and rivers cannot hide his identity.

My ancestors, for the sake of the hundreds of thousands of people in Hexian, had to be mindful of the impact, but I, Mo Zibu, don't have to. From now on, I will resume my surname Mo and will be called Mo Zibu!"

He Xiwen was filled with envy after hearing these words. After thinking for a long time, he also stood up and said, "Third brother, you are so heroic. I, a poor fellow whose ancestors have been hiding their identities for generations, should follow your example.

From today on, I will no longer be called He Xiwen, but will return to my ancestral surname, the real name my father gave me - Li Xianwen! "

However, He Xiwen, oh no, Li Xianwen’s statement did not receive much praise, and many people present showed strange expressions.

In the minds of people at that time, the culprit behind the chaos in the Ming Dynasty was not the Qing Dynasty, but the traitor Li Zicheng and the traitor Zhang Xianzhong.

Most people believe that the Ming Dynasty has a vast territory and more than a million soldiers and horses. Without the rebels and bandits causing chaos in the heartland, the Manchus would not be able to enter the country even if they spent another hundred years.

As luck would have it, the Mingxiang people are one of the groups with the deepest feelings for the Ming Dynasty.

They believed that after the death of the traitor Zhang Xianzhong, the Dashi Army fought across half of the southern country, which could be said to be a great service to the Ming Dynasty.

They protected Emperor Yongli and produced a loyal minister and hero like Prince Li Jin, who washed away their sins with their blood.

But as for the rebels' subordinates, the Thirteen Families of Kuidong were not well-known, so many people were prejudiced against them.

Seeing the expressions of the crowd, Li Xianwen sighed inwardly. He knew that although he seemed to have the most soldiers and ships, he was destined not to get the support of these people.

Not only because he is the descendant of a bandit, but also because he is not from Guangdong.

Finally, it was Mo Zibu who bowed to Li Xianwen and said, "Congratulations, second brother. From now on, the names of our two brothers will resound across this ocean."

Li Xianwen nodded and climbed down the slope. As soon as he sat down, someone assigned by Mo Zibu shouted, "Third Master and Second Master, if you want to make a name for yourself, we can't continue to be scattered like this. We need a leader to unify the command."

Before anyone else could respond, Mo Zibu stood up and praised loudly, "Well said, that's exactly what I was thinking.

I heard that there is a big island in the sea outside, which is called Kunlun Island by the Yue people, which is exactly the same as the Kunlun ancestral mountain of China.

The Hongmen has always had a tradition of establishing a mountain hall. Mo proposes that now that so many wise men have gathered here, we should establish a Hongmen mountain hall here, called Kunlun Mountain, to lead the heroes, support the Chinese, and rebuild a peaceful nation in Southeast Asia.

Wow! The people below began to discuss. This was quite an ambition. It was also the first time that Mo Zibu had revealed his ambition.

"Then who should be the leader?" This time it was not a proxy, but Hong Ahan who came specially and asked loudly.

Mo Zibu nodded and said, "I originally wanted to let Master Luo take the lead. With Master Luo's high moral character and prestige, he is fully qualified for the position.

But Grandpa Luo had just ordered the eldest brother of the Luo family to pass on a message, saying that he was unwell and that he had already obtained an official position in Guangnan State, making him unsuitable to be the head of the mountain hall.

In this case, my elder brother Wei Rikun is the perfect choice to lead the Qing merchants in Hoi An!"

Mist grass!

Wei Rikun, who was sitting there calmly watching to see what tricks Mo Zibu could come up with, was so frightened that he jumped up.

His Wei family has only sent out one hundred Ding Yongs, and they are not the most core Ding Yongs. Wei Rikun is just a Chaozhou old man who can't even speak Cantonese fluently. How dare he take the position of leader?

And look at what Mo Zibu said, I wonder how long he has been planning in his mind. If he goes up to pick peaches now, he will probably be shot before he can even leave Da Nang.

In a panic, Wei Rikun suddenly pointed at Lu Zibu and said, "No, no! I, Wei Rikun, am already old. As the elder brother, I am sitting in the rear and guarding the gate for my two younger brothers. I can still do my job well. I am definitely not talented enough to be the leader.

But Wei's third brother, Mr. Mo Wu, came from a prominent family. His father, grandfather, maternal grandfather, and uncle were all heroes of the time.

His abilities have been evident to everyone these days, and I suggest that Master Mo Wu be made the leader."

My goodness, Wei Rikun not only made the fifth master Mo anxious to the point of shouting, he also skipped over the second in command Li Xianwen and directly pushed up Mo Zibu.

Li Xianwen was shocked at this moment, and suddenly realized that Mo Zibu's original intention of forming a three-person sworn brotherhood and insisting on bringing Wei Rikun in as the eldest brother was probably premeditated.

In addition to tying the Wei family to this ship, he also had to use Wei Rikun's eldest brother to offset the influence brought by his second brother Li Xianwen's status.

For example, now, if Mo Zibu recommended me, I might agree immediately, or he would not be able to skip me and recommend himself.

With Wei Rikun as the eldest brother, they can justifiably skip over him, the second brother. After all, the eldest brother has given way, and you, the second brother, still want to jump out and oppose it?

Moreover, when there are disputes in the future, he can use his elder brother Wei Rikun to suppress him with justification.

Thinking of this, Li Xianwen finally gave up the idea of competing with Mo Zibu. His sworn brother was very smart and had the advantage of being a powerful figure, which he could not compare with.

While Li Xianwen was thinking, the audience was already cheering for Mo Zibu to take the lead.

The Chaozhou people trusted him, and the Mingxiang people were even more loyal to him. The backbones of the army's logistics, military law, etc. were from Ha Tien, and of course, Westerners such as Manuel Bonn only recognized Mo Zibu.

As for the Japanese, they are a little weak and have little say.

Amidst the roar, Li Xianwen nodded to his men, and with a forced smile on his face, he said cheerfully, "Third brother, the leader of Kunlun Mountain Hall must belong to you!"

Mo Zibu heaved a sigh of relief, but his face was filled with fear about the upcoming burden.

"You... ah, you have caused me so much trouble!"

(End of this chapter)