The Great Bandit in Kangxi Year

Chapter 240 Provoking Discord
At this time, five sharpshooters and one sharpshooter drove to Myanmar, and the situation in Myanmar immediately changed.

Wu Shifan and Xia Guoping were extremely cautious about this, and immediately recruited [-] of the most elite firearms troops, [-] Guanning cavalry, and [-] infantry troops to resist Jiang Wuji's edge, with Liu Guozhu and Ma Bao as generals.

Today Wu Shifan has a total of 23 firearms troops. Half of the firearms in this firearms army are purchased from the East India Company of Britain, France and other countries. They have muskets and artillery from many countries, including French flintlock guns, Spanish heavy arquebus guns, The British muskets, etc., as well as various bronze cannons, are simply a motley army, but compared with Annan and other countries, they are more than a step ahead.

However, since Dazhou was defeated by Dahua, they have paid special attention to the production and equipment of firearms. They even developed a new type of flintlock gun based on the seized Mielu blunderbuss. It's about the same.

However, they did not imitate the firearm, mainly because the firearm was too expensive and cumbersome, so they rejected it.

The main reason for buying firearms from Britain, France and other countries is that the output cannot keep up with the speed of equipping the army. You must know that Dazhou has millions of troops at this time, and it will take some time to equip them all with firearms.

Fortunately, Theravada Buddhism was introduced to Myanmar in the [-]rd century BC, and became a common belief of Myanmar residents in the [-]th century AD. In addition, Wu Shifan immigrated millions of Chinese to Myanmar, and his military strength was strong, which resulted in a relatively stable political situation in the country. , Those who dissatisfied were all dead, otherwise, Wu Shifan would not have become stronger and stronger.

However, ever since the Great Hua Empire sent troops to Burma, Wu Shifan felt that he was struggling a lot, and said to Xia Guoxiang who was under the dragon chair: "Prime Minister, can the Great Zhou stop the Black Tiger Army?"

Xia Guoxiang has worked so hard for the past few years, his hair has turned gray, but he is in good spirits. He said sonorously, "Don't worry, your majesty, Myanmar is rich in products and has a vast territory. Apart from sharp firearms, the Black Tiger Army is not very miraculous. Now I am big Zhou is not weaker than the bandit army in terms of firearms, and has more than one million troops, strong strength, and funding from countries such as Britain and France, but Dahua is worrying."

Wu Shifan said happily: "The prime minister hastened to come."

"Your Majesty, there are powerful enemies everywhere in Dahua, and the biggest enemies are the Mongolian tribes. With the Mongolian tribes alone, they can contain the 50 troops of the Dahua Empire. Otherwise, the other side will not send less than 10 people at this time." Myanmar, at this time, has been blocked by Hu Guozhu and others, and Hu Guozhu and others are playing very well, and now it is a stalemate. In the end, the probability of Dazhou winning is more than [-]%." Xia Guoxiang sneered, and said with confidence.

"However, Annan and other countries acted as lackeys of Dahua and restrained many troops of Dazhou. Although the powerful generals under my command killed more than [-] troops of the opponent, the opponent is still at the border. What should I do?" Wu Shifan frowned. Frowning, said bitterly, very unwilling.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, [-] new muskets from Britain, France and other countries will arrive in a few months, and Annan and other countries' veterans have a solution." Xia Guoxiang said seriously.

Wu Shifan stood up abruptly, and lost his voice: "Prime Minister! How are you?"

"Hey, Annan and other countries now know how powerful our Great Zhou is. In fact, they don't want to fight anymore, but they are afraid of the emperor of Dahua. As long as we give them some benefits and promise to share the territory of Dahua Empire with them equally, I believe They will stop fighting, and they may even target the Dahua Empire." Xia Guoxiang smiled, there is no permanent enemy in the world, didn't the prince just shake hands with Daqing back then?

"This, is this possible?" Wu Shifan asked in disbelief.

"Maybe, hum, according to reports from the soldiers in front, Annan and other countries have used a large number of shotguns, which we don't use. We can gather troops to oppress each other first, and then show the meaning of reconciliation and give them a batch of advanced muskets and precious stones for free. Wait, I don't believe they won't take the bait." Xia Guoxiang sneered, he is very good at sowing dissension, and Annan and other countries are not kind, they have long been envious of Guangxi, Guangdong and other places.

Wu Shifan took a deep breath, laughed and said, "Okay, I'll leave it all to the prime minister, but do we really want to launch an attack?"

"This!" Xia Guoxiang stroked his beard cautiously, and said calmly in a flash: "No, we are just putting on a show. The main thing is to let Annan and other four countries attract the wrath of the Dahua Empire. Let Dazhou take the opportunity to develop our strength. Wait for Dahua Showing your defeat is the time for the emperor to re-enter the Central Plains, don't worry, your majesty, you are still young and can afford to wait."

Wu Shifan nodded, life and death are up to fate, wealth is in the sky, at this moment, he can only move forward, there is no reason to retreat.

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At this time, it was April 17th, the second year of Huaxing. The sun was shining brightly, and the sea breeze was blowing on the face, making people sleep soundly.

As soon as the Black Dragon Fleet sailed to the outer sea of ​​Champa, that is, the area around Con Son Island, it encountered the Dutch Far East Fleet unexpectedly.

Seeing the distance is only ten miles.

This time, the Navy General Chen Dajiang is the leader, Liu Guoxuan and Jiang Feng are the assistants.

Chen Dajiang and Liu Guoxuan were on the Sea Lion Cruiser No. [-] at this time, and finally decided to use [-] Sea Lion-class cruisers as the main battleships, and the rest of the Seal-class cruisers were only used as frigates for the troop carrier, and Jiang Feng was in charge. Step forward to help.

Gradually, the distance between the Black Dragon Fleet and the Dutch Far East Fleet got closer, only two miles left.

Liu Guoxuan said seriously: "General, how many meters should the combat distance be?"

"The defense capability of the Sea Lion-class cruiser is far better than that of the opponent. It can fire at a distance of 400 meters." Chen Dajiang said confidently.

"But with such a close combat distance, the casualties of our marines must have skyrocketed." Liu Guoxuan said with some concern.

"Hehe, Brother Liu, according to Jiang Wushang's report, the Dutch side's combat distance is only about 400 meters. If it is not for the opponent's large-caliber mortars, those guys can fire more than 50 kilograms of shells. The combat distance has been shortened to 200 meters, and the closer we are, the more we will take advantage, and now the general is afraid that the opponent will run away, so that would be bad." Chen Dajiang said with a light smile.

"That's true, but this time our navy's military strength will be exposed." Liu Guoxuan reminded softly.

"I understand that the emperor has his concerns, but since the Sea Lion-class cruiser is handed over to the general, the general will play their best role. Brother Liu, don't worry, the general will be responsible for all the consequences." Chen Dajiang said solemnly. road.

"Look, General!" The adjutant next to him reminded.

Chen Dajiang picked up the binoculars, and saw more than a hundred warships coming from the other side, including more than ten battleships and more than eighty cruisers. They are mighty and magnificent.

Chen Dajiang sneered, and shouted: "It's good to come, as much as you come, we will accept as much as you want."

(End of this chapter)