Southern Ming, my destiny is too abstract

Chapter 27 How did our Ming Dynasty become Mongolia?

Mang Bai placed a gilded long sword inlaid with rubies across his knees.

His cold eyes swept over the uneasy leaders of various ethnic groups in Bassein County.

The inhabitants of Xiahongsavadi are naturally mainly Mon people.

But like the Luchuan Plateau, in addition to the Shan people, there are countless chieftains of various small ethnic groups. Some of them migrated from the Central Plains, and some migrated from the Ahom Kingdom in northwestern India, which the Han people called the Shu-Shendu Road.

The Arakan region is a mixture of mountains and plains, and is known as the Little Western Regions.

The Arakan Mountains separate it from Hongsavadi.

To the north it borders the Ganges Delta.

It is across the sea from Ceylon, the Buddhist holy land of the land above the wind.

To the south, across the Jinsha River Delta, you will reach the Malacca Peninsula.

The Kingdom of Arakan itself was the Western Region of Southeast Asia.

Buddhism, Hinduism, and Mulanism were all introduced into Southeast Asia through this important route.

Before the Europeans occupied Malacca, they also connected it with Hongsha and other countries.

Naturally.

In addition to the Mon people who came from China like the Hongsha people, there are also many Rakhine people native to the Arakan Mountains who migrated from India, such as the small tribe of Rohingya.

The past of the Arakan Kingdom and Pathein County flashed through Mangbai’s mind.

His right hand tightly grasped the sword that was used only for ceremonial purposes.

"My brother, the king, Pingdali, has done me great service and kindness, and has granted me the fiefdom of Toungoo and the name of Myeongye Kyawthing."

"I should have been living in luxury in the ancient city of Tong, Toungoo, worshipping gods and Buddhas in temples."

"Who could have imagined that after the Ming Dynasty was destroyed, they fled to our Hongshawadi. Our brother, the king, was kind enough to allow them to stay in Ava and distribute rice to the Ming Dynasty's rulers and ministers. However, Li Dingguo and Bai Wenxuan of the Ming Dynasty ignored our country's benevolence and righteousness, occupied Mubang, and plundered the people and monasteries."

Mang Bai sighed, paused for a moment, and then continued.

"Li Bai's army is demanding Yongli's release, and the Ming crown prince is trying to form an alliance to redeem him."

"My brother, the king, and Bie Daiyun were thinking about the previous incident when the King of Ladi asked for Duojifa and we had a precedent of returning it."

"During my grandfather's reign, the Manmo Tusi fled. Later, my father went to claim it, and the Ming Dynasty also returned Manmo Tusi's right hand. This is also a precedent."

"So my brother and the Crown Prince of Ming consider themselves father and son and have formed a blood alliance."

"But who could have imagined that the Ming crown prince, Zhu Cixuan, would be as treacherous as a demon, murdering his brother and burning Ava."

"Under pressure from the Ming army, my brother Mang Wen and I went south to garrison. Who could have imagined that my brother Mang Wen would slip and fall into the Jinsha River again?"

"I had no choice but to become the king of Toungoo and shoulder the heavy burden of restoring the country and fighting against the Ming Dynasty."

"I originally had no such wish, but Bie Daiyun and the governors of the various counties all said that if I didn't become king, they would have no one to rely on. If the Ming attacked, Buddhism and its traditions would not survive."

As Mang Bai spoke, a few tears flowed from the corners of his eyes and his voice was choked.

No matter how the chieftains of various ethnic groups in the hall complained in their hearts.

They all said that Prince Hou was the son of Prince Long, and that he was the rightful heir to the throne.

"Militipa killed his father and became king. He had the idea, but without luck, he couldn't succeed."

"And although you, King, have no ideas, luck has enabled you to accomplish things."

"It's God who made you king."

Mangbai nodded slightly: "Since I have become the master of Toungoo, I should fight back against the Ming Dynasty and recapture Ava."

"The governors and princes of Toungoo Pyemoe all agreed and gave their slaves and soldiers to the king."

"The Mon leaders of Pegu Daguang are also very supportive of the king. They have spent all their wealth to recruit soldiers and raise food for the restoration army."

The chieftains of various ethnic groups in Bassein County, who had already heard that the leader of the Mon tribe had lost his head and all his property had been confiscated, patted their chests and responded.

"The Ming Dynasty is unjust, and we are willing to contribute troops, money, and food to support the king in raising an army to restore the country."

You are telling them that our army of 100,000 has arrived at the city. Do they dare to disobey you?

If you hesitate for a moment, you probably won’t be able to leave the tent.

Mang Bai nodded again and looked around at the angry leaders.

He touched the ruby ​​on the golden sword on his knee and spoke sharply.

"This king naturally believes in your loyalty."

"But Zhu Cixuan made me understand that all promises and commitments must be kept under the sword." The leaders of all tribes were stunned when they heard this, and did not wait for them to react.

The light in the tent suddenly dimmed, and the fear of death instantly enveloped them.

More than a dozen swordsmen rushed into the tent and blocked the door.

Mang Bai's personal guards also drew their swords and walked towards them with murderous intent.

Mang Bai had already stood up and looked at the lamb begging for mercy and scolding.

I wondered if the princes of Hongsha looked like this when the Liuli Palace underwent a drastic change.

"It's just that you are too weak."

Mang Bai felt a little melancholy.

Our Hongsha Kingdom is too weak to face the Ming Kingdom and Dai Qing Gulun.

You do the same to me.

"The nobles of Toungoo Pyinmeet have titles and armies, and the Mon people of Pegu Daguang have hundreds of thousands of people."

"You have nothing."

"Furthermore, you are deeply involved with the Arakan Kingdom, wavering between the two sides. Some of you are from the same tribe as them."

"To prevent you from colluding with Arakan, we can only use your heads as a deterrent on the border."

"The army is about to march north, and I will lend you women and gold and silver as rewards."

Not long after, the noise in the tent stopped, and only corpses were left on the ground.

Mang Bai had an expressionless face and threw the golden sword into a pool of blood.

Order the guards.

"Send this blood-stained golden sword to the Arakanese general and have him tell their king."

When Mang Bailing's army arrived, the Arakan Kingdom also hastily assembled 30,000 troops to guard the border.

"The Ming Kingdom murdered the king of our Toungoo Kingdom and most of the nobles. Our Hongsawadi nation is about to be destroyed."

“This is not the civil unrest in Toungoo sixty years ago.”

"If Arakan wants to take advantage of the opportunity to invade Lower Hongsha, think about whether they can withstand the Ming army."

"The Ming Empire's southward march was a desperate attempt to establish a new Kara-Khitan (Western Liao)."

"Don't dream of repeating the situation two hundred years ago. The Ming Dynasty only wanted them to pay tribute and become chieftains."

"They want to seize the entire land of Fengshang and establish a kingdom, just like Babur of the Mughal Empire conquered Bharat of India."

"The Han Chinese are following the Mongols' lead in conquering the world, conquering the entire southern world."

Mang Bai looked at his personal guard who had picked up the golden sword.

The ruby ​​shone brighter as it was soaked with blood.

"Tell the King of Arakan that I do not ask him to send troops to aid my Kingdom of Toungoo."

"There will be no garrison in Pathein County. If he wants this place, he can take it."

"But if he does not take advantage of the chaos to raise an army, I, Toungoo, will be forever friends with Arakan and will send slaves and gold and silver to Arakanese temples every year."

After the guards left, Mang Bai walked out of the tent in a pool of blood.

He told the generals outside the tent to plunder the villages and strongholds of various ethnic groups, and to give the animals, rice and women as rewards. The gold, silver and other valuables should be divided equally among the soldiers, and the horses and weapons should all be given to the generals.

After a thunderous cheer, one hundred thousand soldiers rushed out of the camp like hungry dogs.

After issuing the order to massacre the cities and villages, Mang Bai also ordered his own troops to guard the border.

Then he stood there in a daze, with a confused look on his face, not knowing what he was thinking.

Until the guards said, "Your Majesty, Bie Daiyun is here."

Mang Bai came back to his senses and looked at Bie Daiyun who was walking towards him.

After colluding with the inside and outside of Ava City, which led to the destruction of the country and the fall of the city, the two of them were deeply bound together.

In future expeditions, he was also arranged to garrison in Pegu, the old capital of the Toungoo Kingdom and the royal city where Mangbai succeeded to the throne.

"Bie Daiyun, is there anything urgent?"

(End of this chapter)