There were sporadic battles everywhere in the Ming army that chased and died in the east; the Mekong River Basin to the west was a different situation.
It had just rained on the vast green plain and stopped soon. The air was very fresh and clear, and a pleasant cool breeze was brought to the wind.On both sides of the Mekong River, the pastoral scenery is peaceful and primitive.
Only the large warship with huge hard sails hanging on the river is incompatible with the situation here, and is obviously not something here, but an uninvited guest.
I occasionally saw farmers wearing straw hats stopping and watching on the river bank in the distance.A child riding on the back of a buffalo, holding a branch in his hand and facing the river, must have been very curious.
Many warships are flowing down the Mekong River, looking at the direction of the water flow, the estuary ahead.They are returning to the sea.
Hu Jun, a naval commander in military armor, stood on the boat building, and the red cloak was floating forward.His eyes were looking at the river surface, watching a small boat gradually approaching the side of the treasure ship.
After a while, Meng Ji, the eunuch of Semu, stepped onto the deck and walked onto the boat building.Hu Jun immediately greeted him politely, and then handed over a piece of paper in his hand with a red seal on it.
Meng Ji first looked at the seal carefully for a while, then looked at the content casually and said: This is the word Chen Dashang, and it must also mean the word Dashang.
Hu Jun's expression suddenly became even more relaxed, and he sighed: Unfortunately, we ran so far, and we didn't get anything, so we retreated too quickly.I believe that if I wait and wait for the defeated army of the Zhen La people to come, I should gain something.
Meng Ji responded without comment.
Hu Jun said again: Just withdraw the troops immediately, but Marshal Chen specifically mentioned that what is the purpose of asking us to fire a few shots to the Golden Border City?
Meng Ji, a seminar man, pondered for a while, spoke a pure official language and said: Our family heard that Angkor Thom was threatened by the Siam army all year round, and the Zhenla royal family was operating Phnom Penh City as a way to get back.The official army fired a few shots at the Phnom Penh City on the river, just to alert the Zhenla royal family; if they were illegal, they would face more serious consequences.
It makes sense.Hu Jun suddenly said, and then he couldn't help but praise, Eunuch Meng has good knowledge.
Meng Ji smiled and said nothing.
During the Yongle period, this eunuch worked as a lie supervisor next to Emperor Taizong.
If it weren't for the turmoil of the imperial city in the past few years, his status might have exceeded this.
However, one of the eunuchs in power during the reign of Emperor Taizong and could still survive until now, it would probably not be possible without some knowledge.
The two of them were silent for a moment, and Meng Ji said again: Because of this, the military order for withdrawal is reasonable.It seems that Marshal Chen wants to leave Zhenla Kingdom as soon as possible.Moreover, Eunuch Wang (Wang Jinghong) did not agree with this idea, but did not object.
Hu Jun thought for a while and said: So the letter was not written by Eunuch Wang, but was written by Marshal Chen.
Anyone with some positions in the army knows that the meaning of the eunuch Wang Jinghong is the highest decision on the Navy's trip.
Meng Ji nodded in praise.
The navy's western division was sailing at noon, and more and more people were on both sides of the strait; the scene of Phnom Penh, the second largest city in Zhenla Kingdom, has gradually appeared on the west bank of the river.
The general on the treasure ship shouted under the deck: Recharge the starboard medicine!
The treasure ship continued to drive slowly, and it took a long time to reach the river outside Phnom Penh City.
A high temple tower in the city near the city wall attracted the attention of the Ming generals. The tower seemed to be a pagoda; but its shape was completely different from that of the pagoda in the Ming Dynasty, and its outline looked round and its top was pointed.
One wall of Phnom Penh City is very close to the river bank, but at least one mile away from the Ming army warships; and the pagoda is even a little farther away.
After the general issued the order to shell the pagoda, people stood on the side of the boat with great enthusiasm and watched the buildings in the distance.
The deafening sound of artillery sounded, and it sounded a few times, but the Buddha was so alive.The distance was too far, and I didn't hit several shots, and I didn't know where the iron ball flew.
However, the situation shocked the defenders of Phnom Penh City.As soon as the cannons stopped, the sound of gongs and drums and people roaring up and down the city walls reached a mile away.The city wall is coming and going, and swords and guns are shaking.
The Ming army fired several more shots, but still failed.The two treasure ships that followed also opened fire one after another, and the naval guns were shot intermittently, and the sound of the gun continued for a long time.
At this moment, gray dust appeared on the shoulders of the pagoda in the distance, and many bricks and stones fell in the air.After a while, the top began to tilt and gradually collapsed.
There was a burst of cheers on the deck of the treasure ship.After entering the Mekong River, the soldiers who did not fight for a single battle seemed to have achieved some spiritual goal at this time, and the atmosphere was a little higher.
After hitting the pagoda, all warships no longer fired.The Ming army's warships passed by under the eyes of the defenders in a swagger and continued to sail southeast.
The eunuch Meng Ji turned to Hu Jun and said: The emperor once said that the southern countries should feel the existence of the Ming government troops in the local area.Now, the people of Zhenla Kingdom should know that the government army has arrived.
...At this time, Wang Jinghong, Navy General Chen Xuan and others had already left the Tongnai River.They just arrived in Saigon Bay.
The exit of Saigon Bay is in the southwest direction, and in addition, it is surrounded by land several sides.To the southeast of the bay, there is a slender peninsula (Vung Tau), which makes the bay more closed.
Now Chen Xuan and a group of people have already arrived ashore, just at the northwest end of the peninsula.
Chen Xuan wandered around and said with emotion: There is nothing wrong with this place.
He pointed to the sea and said: There is a small bay in Saigon Bay, and there is a mountain range to the west, so it is difficult for the storm on the sea to affect this.The most rare thing is that the water in this sea area is still very deep. If the dock is repaired in the future, perhaps the big ship can dock directly at the dock.
Wang Jinghong smiled and said: Mr. Chen is really good. Such a big place around Saigon Bay has allowed you to find this place.This place is very desolate and remote, and there are few people around.
Chen Xuan said: Sometimes when we carefully choose, we may not be able to pick a good place; when we see it all at once, we will wake up, and the most wonderful thing is right in front of us.The mountains there are continuous, not only to block the wind; the most important thing is that fresh water is therefore available.The river water by the sea is mostly salty because of the backflow of sea water. With such a large mountain range and the rainfall here, there must be streams.The stream flows down the mountain, and we will build a few more water storage pools, so there will be no shortage of water sources.
Chen Xuan looked around for a while, pointed to the east and said: There is a large area of flat land on the east side. If you can pick it up, you may be able to grow rice. Let’s go back and see if there is any place to farm.The slave soldiers captured drove them to work hard when building the fortress, and then they could freely become common people and go to the east to farm.
After saying that, he said happily: The Ming Dynasty’s “City of the Envoy” is here, and the Tunbao is here. What does the Eunuch Wang think?
Wang Jinghong said: It sounds good, so he follows the wishes of the Grand Marshal.
The eunuch Wang Jinghong pondered for a moment, and his expression became serious: However, Marshal Chen wanted to withdraw from Zhenla Kingdom immediately and mobilize the main force to go south to attack the Mansamka Kingdom. Is there any risk? After he asked, he looked back at the civil and military officials around him, intending to let everyone give advice.
Deputy envoy Hou Xian and Wang Jinghong were both angry, so of course they were very close at this time. Hou Xian immediately said: It is November now, and it is less than three months until the end of the cold season.There are still thousands of miles of sea routes from Saigon Bay to Mantachia. Before the end of the cool season, it is still a little bit more to say whether you can go to the place.If we set out in a hurry, the matter of Zhenla Kingdom has not yet been collected. If we go to Mantaga Kingdom, if we cannot fight, wouldn’t we be in vain?
Before Hou Xian's words could be finished, Chen Xuan immediately took over and said: Even when it is hot season, he can still send troops, but the weather is not that comfortable.
I'm afraid of encountering an epidemic.Hou Xian muttered quietly.
Chen Xuan had nothing to say. Such things are invisible and intangible. Who can fully guarantee it?
The two eunuchs looked at each other, and Hou Xian said again: Although the Zhen La army was defeated, there were still many troops left. If we gather together in time, what if we come to attack our strongholds here?
Chen Xuan said: The official army defenders can rely on the fortress and wait for assistance.
Hou Xian asked: What if the fortress has not been repaired yet, and they are coming again?If our main force wants to attack and destroy the Mantaojia, we must also consider the food of the defenders, and there are not many troops left.
Chen Xuan said: The ditch wall fortifications were built in a very complete manner within ten days.
Wang Jinghong spoke again: What Marshal Chen said is not without reason.Our family is just a cautious attitude, worried that the commander will be eager to make contributions and will be impatient and omissions.
Chen Xuan took a breath and said in a slow tone: This is the opinion of this general, without any wavering.But then again, I can only suggest that Eunuch Wang has to say the last word.
After hearing this, Wang Jinghong said meaningfully: Normally, our family will try to follow Marshal Chen's wishes.It is related to combat, and this is the most important thing.
Chen Xuan stopped talking about this and said something else: Let’s write a good news and send a warship back first so that the emperor can be happy as soon as possible.He paused and said that when the boat arrived at Songtai Guard, Annan Guo, he could dock.Jiebao changed to land to return to Beijing, from Songtai Guard to the border of Daming, with complete post roads and official shops.The fast horse speeds up, much faster than the sea route.
Wang Jinghong immediately nodded: What Marshal Chen said was extremely true.
Chen Xuan thought about how to write a good news. Starting from the afternoon of October 27, within two days, he defeated the navy and army of the coalition forces one after another. The official army was as if lightning was too fast to cover up and won a complete victory.
When he thought of this, his mood that had just calmed down was ignited again and he couldn't help but become excited.
In fact, the Zhen La people had long been scared to death, and they dared not be enemies of the Ming Dynasty's official army again.Chen Xuan spoke again and fought for the final resolution.
It had just rained on the vast green plain and stopped soon. The air was very fresh and clear, and a pleasant cool breeze was brought to the wind.On both sides of the Mekong River, the pastoral scenery is peaceful and primitive.
Only the large warship with huge hard sails hanging on the river is incompatible with the situation here, and is obviously not something here, but an uninvited guest.
I occasionally saw farmers wearing straw hats stopping and watching on the river bank in the distance.A child riding on the back of a buffalo, holding a branch in his hand and facing the river, must have been very curious.
Many warships are flowing down the Mekong River, looking at the direction of the water flow, the estuary ahead.They are returning to the sea.
Hu Jun, a naval commander in military armor, stood on the boat building, and the red cloak was floating forward.His eyes were looking at the river surface, watching a small boat gradually approaching the side of the treasure ship.
After a while, Meng Ji, the eunuch of Semu, stepped onto the deck and walked onto the boat building.Hu Jun immediately greeted him politely, and then handed over a piece of paper in his hand with a red seal on it.
Meng Ji first looked at the seal carefully for a while, then looked at the content casually and said: This is the word Chen Dashang, and it must also mean the word Dashang.
Hu Jun's expression suddenly became even more relaxed, and he sighed: Unfortunately, we ran so far, and we didn't get anything, so we retreated too quickly.I believe that if I wait and wait for the defeated army of the Zhen La people to come, I should gain something.
Meng Ji responded without comment.
Hu Jun said again: Just withdraw the troops immediately, but Marshal Chen specifically mentioned that what is the purpose of asking us to fire a few shots to the Golden Border City?
Meng Ji, a seminar man, pondered for a while, spoke a pure official language and said: Our family heard that Angkor Thom was threatened by the Siam army all year round, and the Zhenla royal family was operating Phnom Penh City as a way to get back.The official army fired a few shots at the Phnom Penh City on the river, just to alert the Zhenla royal family; if they were illegal, they would face more serious consequences.
It makes sense.Hu Jun suddenly said, and then he couldn't help but praise, Eunuch Meng has good knowledge.
Meng Ji smiled and said nothing.
During the Yongle period, this eunuch worked as a lie supervisor next to Emperor Taizong.
If it weren't for the turmoil of the imperial city in the past few years, his status might have exceeded this.
However, one of the eunuchs in power during the reign of Emperor Taizong and could still survive until now, it would probably not be possible without some knowledge.
The two of them were silent for a moment, and Meng Ji said again: Because of this, the military order for withdrawal is reasonable.It seems that Marshal Chen wants to leave Zhenla Kingdom as soon as possible.Moreover, Eunuch Wang (Wang Jinghong) did not agree with this idea, but did not object.
Hu Jun thought for a while and said: So the letter was not written by Eunuch Wang, but was written by Marshal Chen.
Anyone with some positions in the army knows that the meaning of the eunuch Wang Jinghong is the highest decision on the Navy's trip.
Meng Ji nodded in praise.
The navy's western division was sailing at noon, and more and more people were on both sides of the strait; the scene of Phnom Penh, the second largest city in Zhenla Kingdom, has gradually appeared on the west bank of the river.
The general on the treasure ship shouted under the deck: Recharge the starboard medicine!
The treasure ship continued to drive slowly, and it took a long time to reach the river outside Phnom Penh City.
A high temple tower in the city near the city wall attracted the attention of the Ming generals. The tower seemed to be a pagoda; but its shape was completely different from that of the pagoda in the Ming Dynasty, and its outline looked round and its top was pointed.
One wall of Phnom Penh City is very close to the river bank, but at least one mile away from the Ming army warships; and the pagoda is even a little farther away.
After the general issued the order to shell the pagoda, people stood on the side of the boat with great enthusiasm and watched the buildings in the distance.
The deafening sound of artillery sounded, and it sounded a few times, but the Buddha was so alive.The distance was too far, and I didn't hit several shots, and I didn't know where the iron ball flew.
However, the situation shocked the defenders of Phnom Penh City.As soon as the cannons stopped, the sound of gongs and drums and people roaring up and down the city walls reached a mile away.The city wall is coming and going, and swords and guns are shaking.
The Ming army fired several more shots, but still failed.The two treasure ships that followed also opened fire one after another, and the naval guns were shot intermittently, and the sound of the gun continued for a long time.
At this moment, gray dust appeared on the shoulders of the pagoda in the distance, and many bricks and stones fell in the air.After a while, the top began to tilt and gradually collapsed.
There was a burst of cheers on the deck of the treasure ship.After entering the Mekong River, the soldiers who did not fight for a single battle seemed to have achieved some spiritual goal at this time, and the atmosphere was a little higher.
After hitting the pagoda, all warships no longer fired.The Ming army's warships passed by under the eyes of the defenders in a swagger and continued to sail southeast.
The eunuch Meng Ji turned to Hu Jun and said: The emperor once said that the southern countries should feel the existence of the Ming government troops in the local area.Now, the people of Zhenla Kingdom should know that the government army has arrived.
...At this time, Wang Jinghong, Navy General Chen Xuan and others had already left the Tongnai River.They just arrived in Saigon Bay.
The exit of Saigon Bay is in the southwest direction, and in addition, it is surrounded by land several sides.To the southeast of the bay, there is a slender peninsula (Vung Tau), which makes the bay more closed.
Now Chen Xuan and a group of people have already arrived ashore, just at the northwest end of the peninsula.
Chen Xuan wandered around and said with emotion: There is nothing wrong with this place.
He pointed to the sea and said: There is a small bay in Saigon Bay, and there is a mountain range to the west, so it is difficult for the storm on the sea to affect this.The most rare thing is that the water in this sea area is still very deep. If the dock is repaired in the future, perhaps the big ship can dock directly at the dock.
Wang Jinghong smiled and said: Mr. Chen is really good. Such a big place around Saigon Bay has allowed you to find this place.This place is very desolate and remote, and there are few people around.
Chen Xuan said: Sometimes when we carefully choose, we may not be able to pick a good place; when we see it all at once, we will wake up, and the most wonderful thing is right in front of us.The mountains there are continuous, not only to block the wind; the most important thing is that fresh water is therefore available.The river water by the sea is mostly salty because of the backflow of sea water. With such a large mountain range and the rainfall here, there must be streams.The stream flows down the mountain, and we will build a few more water storage pools, so there will be no shortage of water sources.
Chen Xuan looked around for a while, pointed to the east and said: There is a large area of flat land on the east side. If you can pick it up, you may be able to grow rice. Let’s go back and see if there is any place to farm.The slave soldiers captured drove them to work hard when building the fortress, and then they could freely become common people and go to the east to farm.
After saying that, he said happily: The Ming Dynasty’s “City of the Envoy” is here, and the Tunbao is here. What does the Eunuch Wang think?
Wang Jinghong said: It sounds good, so he follows the wishes of the Grand Marshal.
The eunuch Wang Jinghong pondered for a moment, and his expression became serious: However, Marshal Chen wanted to withdraw from Zhenla Kingdom immediately and mobilize the main force to go south to attack the Mansamka Kingdom. Is there any risk? After he asked, he looked back at the civil and military officials around him, intending to let everyone give advice.
Deputy envoy Hou Xian and Wang Jinghong were both angry, so of course they were very close at this time. Hou Xian immediately said: It is November now, and it is less than three months until the end of the cold season.There are still thousands of miles of sea routes from Saigon Bay to Mantachia. Before the end of the cool season, it is still a little bit more to say whether you can go to the place.If we set out in a hurry, the matter of Zhenla Kingdom has not yet been collected. If we go to Mantaga Kingdom, if we cannot fight, wouldn’t we be in vain?
Before Hou Xian's words could be finished, Chen Xuan immediately took over and said: Even when it is hot season, he can still send troops, but the weather is not that comfortable.
I'm afraid of encountering an epidemic.Hou Xian muttered quietly.
Chen Xuan had nothing to say. Such things are invisible and intangible. Who can fully guarantee it?
The two eunuchs looked at each other, and Hou Xian said again: Although the Zhen La army was defeated, there were still many troops left. If we gather together in time, what if we come to attack our strongholds here?
Chen Xuan said: The official army defenders can rely on the fortress and wait for assistance.
Hou Xian asked: What if the fortress has not been repaired yet, and they are coming again?If our main force wants to attack and destroy the Mantaojia, we must also consider the food of the defenders, and there are not many troops left.
Chen Xuan said: The ditch wall fortifications were built in a very complete manner within ten days.
Wang Jinghong spoke again: What Marshal Chen said is not without reason.Our family is just a cautious attitude, worried that the commander will be eager to make contributions and will be impatient and omissions.
Chen Xuan took a breath and said in a slow tone: This is the opinion of this general, without any wavering.But then again, I can only suggest that Eunuch Wang has to say the last word.
After hearing this, Wang Jinghong said meaningfully: Normally, our family will try to follow Marshal Chen's wishes.It is related to combat, and this is the most important thing.
Chen Xuan stopped talking about this and said something else: Let’s write a good news and send a warship back first so that the emperor can be happy as soon as possible.He paused and said that when the boat arrived at Songtai Guard, Annan Guo, he could dock.Jiebao changed to land to return to Beijing, from Songtai Guard to the border of Daming, with complete post roads and official shops.The fast horse speeds up, much faster than the sea route.
Wang Jinghong immediately nodded: What Marshal Chen said was extremely true.
Chen Xuan thought about how to write a good news. Starting from the afternoon of October 27, within two days, he defeated the navy and army of the coalition forces one after another. The official army was as if lightning was too fast to cover up and won a complete victory.
When he thought of this, his mood that had just calmed down was ignited again and he couldn't help but become excited.
In fact, the Zhen La people had long been scared to death, and they dared not be enemies of the Ming Dynasty's official army again.Chen Xuan spoke again and fought for the final resolution.
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