The Ayutthaya dynasty of Myanmar and Siam have been engaged in intermittent wars for nearly a hundred years. Currently, the two sides are still attacking and defending each other in southern Myanmar and northern Siam. The long war has strained the finances of the Toungoo dynasty of Myanmar and ruined its agriculture. Historically, it has declined.
The main reason is also because after the decline of national power, it was unable to suppress internal ethnic issues and fell apart.
Myanmar has many ethnic groups, among which the Bamar, Karen, Shan, Kachin, Mon, Rakhine, and Wa are the main ethnic groups. The problems between ethnic groups have always been difficult to solve. The Shan ethnic group in the north, the Mon ethnic group in the south, and the
The Akha people in the west have always been dissatisfied with the Bamar people's long-term control of power and are waiting for opportunities to take action.
This time, King Mangda of Burma sent an envoy to enhance his political prestige, consolidate his position, and suppress the actions of those with disloyal intentions after signing a treaty with Nanming. At the same time, the Ming army's continuous victories and the closer relationship with Siam
, also made Mangda and the ministers worried. The Shan people in northern Myanmar have always been close to the Ming Dynasty, and the southern Ming Dynasty was strong. Mangda was also worried that those Shan leaders would resurrect under the protection of China.
"Your Highness, the White Elephant King cannot admit it, but other things can be discussed and considered." Yicheng knew that the conspiracy had succeeded and the prince was dead, but he felt relieved. Moreover, since the purpose of the Burmese envoy was known, it was not an urgent matter, so he started
Advise Zhu Yongxing.
Zhu Yongxing nodded. Mangda's request could be met as much as possible in order to buy time, but there were some issues of principle that could not be compromised.
There was the worship of white elephants in the history of Indochina, and the white elephant was regarded as a symbol of royal power. The rulers of Myanmar and Thailand in the past generations regarded themselves as the "White Elephant King". The Myanmar-Thailand War during the Toungoo Dynasty was fought between the two countries against the white elephant.
Caused by the struggle for the white elephant. Usually, asking a country for a white elephant is an ultimatum to declare war on that country. Therefore, if Myanmar Mangda is recognized as the white elephant king, it will completely offend Siam. Of course, Zhu Yongxing will not give up this
A staunch ally.
"A communication channel with the imperial court can be established, controlled by His Highness, and -" Yicheng hesitated for a moment and said: "Some people can be brought back appropriately, or some people can be eliminated."
Zhu Yongxing pondered for a moment and said: "Let's make peace with the Burmese side first, and be patient for the time being, so as not to put the emperor in danger. It is a good idea to establish a communication channel, and the Burmese people will not dare to kill my messenger again. Well, it is best to send
Several reliable people are stationed in Myanmar permanently to serve as liaison officers and to first understand the current situation of the court before making a decision."
"Even if the two sides send envoys to each other, the Burmese people have no choice but to refuse." Yi Cheng thought for a while and said: "The choice is Zheng Zhaoren. Since the Burmese people have the emperor and court officials as hostages, they will not easily harm them.
, I also want to get greater benefits from His Highness, but I want to guard against the Burmese people taking advantage of it and using the emperor's decree to harm His Highness."
Zhu Yongxing pondered for a long time, and also felt a headache. Although he sent people to guard the Yunnan-Burma passage, it was not foolproof. Either the Burmese people, or those frustrated officials who were unwilling to accept it, really got some imperial edict from Yongli and publicized it.
Otherwise, it will really cause trouble for yourself.
"Your Highness." Yicheng came closer to Zhu Yongxing and said in a deep voice: "Taking this opportunity, it is time to sideline the Emperor and act arbitrarily. Your Highness has made great contributions to the country. Doesn't it mean that the Emperor has not given a reward? Can't we go further?"
What is needed now is a flag that allows the Anti-Qing Alliance to maintain the status quo. To avoid endless arguments within the alliance over who is the leader; as long as there is no internal strife, Zhu Yongxing does not care whether the flag is glorious or tattered. Yi Cheng and others
Don't care either.
Going one step further, should he assume the title of king or directly serve as the governor? Zhu Yongxing knew that he would forge another imperial edict, and it must be Yongli's own handwriting. There are several key pieces of information in this. One is to explain to outsiders that the emperor voluntarily stayed.
Those who are in Ava do not want to come back; the second is to let everyone know that the prince is dead and all the kings are empty; the third is to make Zhu Yongxing the only person to submit or convey the decree. Without his hands, the decree may be forged.
Or maybe I was forced to write.
Zhu Yongxing thought he had thought it through very well, but Yicheng's plan was obviously more rigorous. After all, Zhu Yongxing was not very proficient in the tactics and tricks of ancient times.
"Even if Zha Rulong is unavailable, I have already found a replacement." Yicheng first relieved Zhu Yongxing of one of his worries. Zha Rulong was not the only one who could forge handwriting. With such a large amount of money, it would take such a long time.
Planning, obviously the right candidate has been found.
Zhu Yongxing nodded and sneered: "The Burmese are unreliable. If we want to be more complete, we need to increase the army on the Yunnan-Myanmar border as a deterrent. Otherwise, the Burmese will look down on us and become more greedy. We must also let the Burmese understand.
, who is the one who can decide the war? Don’t think that with the emperor in hand, I have to bow my head and obey orders, or that the emperor can be used to threaten me."
It is completely feasible to forge an imperial edict. Most of Myanmar's requests have been granted, and there will be no changes for the time being. As long as time is bought, the future arrangements will be more complete. Even if Yongli's imperial edict flows out of Myanmar, Zhu Yongxing can refer to it.
Forged the edict, and put the charge of forging the edict on Burma.
Well, the key is that it still takes some time to arrange it, it takes some time to establish higher prestige, and it takes some time for everyone to form a common understanding. That is, the emperor is gone, Zhu Yongxing will stay as a clan member or supervise the clan clan, and then
If Yongli bows his head and recognizes his extraordinary achievements, it is possible to inherit the throne.
If there is a bloodless transition method, and it is replaced by a wise and martial descendant of the Zhu family, many people will surely look forward to this. Yongli's happy death is also an acceptable result for many people.
In Zhu Yongxing's impression, Yongli was a cowardly person. Even Ma Jixiang could control the government, not to mention his growing power and prestige. The opposition force was not Yongli, but the small court and those who had no power.
Officials with ambitions. Especially loyal ministers like Mu Tianbo, who have been in Yunnan for a long time, have quite a reputation in the surrounding vassal states, and have a good reputation with the chieftains of Yunnan, it is best to isolate them from Yongli first.
"First attack the prince, and then wait for the opportunity." Zhu Yongxing thought for a long time, and finally felt that he would be the supervisor of the country as soon as the emperor died, which was a bit too hasty and unreasonable. Staying behind and supervising the country were only one step away, but the meaning
But it's not simple.
Yicheng nodded, and finally mentioned Ma Jixiang again, "Your Highness, this person can be used. By letting him control the emperor and the court, His Highness will not be stigmatized."
Zhu Yongxing sighed helplessly. It was really a convenient way to associate with, or rather take advantage of, traitorous ministers.