Thang Long Mansion was razed to the ground, hundreds of thousands of people were made homeless, and countless grain, grass and treasures were looted.
The news came one after another, which frightened Huang Wenxuan, the Minister of Rites of Annan, on the spot, and he never dared to move forward.
He thought for a while, stopped where he was, and then quickly sent a message back to Zheng Zie, waiting for new instructions.
The next day, Zheng Jie's instructions had not yet been sent, so he waited until Li Zhenyue, the prefect of Thanglong.
"Those Han soldiers were extremely ferocious. When they arrived at the city without saying a word, they used terrible firearms to set the entire city on fire. Even if I want to defend to the death, there is nothing I can do!"
After hearing Li Zhenyue's accusation, Monk Huang Wenxuan was confused.
"What kind of weapon can burn the entire Shenglong Mansion to ashes?"
Li Zhenyue looked sad and dejected.
"I really don't know, I have never seen such a terrifying firearm in my life."
Huang Wenxuan quickly asked: "Where did the Han army go?"
Li Zhenyue was still loyal to his duties. Although he chose to escape, he always paid attention to the movements of the National Defense Forces.
"They have looted enough food, grass and treasures and have retreated to the seaside."
Huang Wenxuan was a little confused again.
"According to your words, the Han army numbered tens of thousands. How could it end so easily after so much effort and mobilization of troops?"
Li Zhenyue just sighed and lamented, unable to answer.
To this day, Annan is still in the dark about the purpose of the National Defense Forces.
Zheng Jie received accurate information and vomited blood on the spot.
Although Thang Long Palace was only captured from the Mo Dynasty more than ten years ago, because it is located in the alluvial plain of the river, the land is very fertile and it is a very important grain-producing area in Annan.
After more than ten years of steady development, a large population has gathered near Thang Long Palace, which is also providing resources for Zheng Zhi's plan to conquer the south.
As a result, they were attacked by the 1st Marine Division, and the wilderness was everywhere, and their vitality was severely damaged.
There is no doubt that his ambition to conquer the south must have gone bankrupt.
"More troops must be mobilized quickly, and the Han people must pay the price. Huang Wenxuan is also ordered to contact the Han people immediately to find out his intentions."
Strict orders were sent to the front, and Huang Wenxuan had no choice but to bite the bullet and rush to the First Marine Division's station with the determination to die.
At this time, the First Marine Division had completely occupied the original shore pier and had it renovated.
The First Marine Division has established a very strong and complete defense circle on the outside. Inside, countless supplies are being loaded onto ships and shipped back to the country one by one.
Even high-ranking military officers did not expect that the raid would go so smoothly and the seizure would be so rich.
After calculation, the benefits obtained from this military operation were dozens of times more than the cost.
If wars are fought like this, how can the domestic economy develop? Robbery alone will be enough.
Tang Wenhuan finally understood deeply what Zuo Menggeng said about the history of the Western colonists' fortune.
Even he couldn't help but feel a little excited, not to mention those Western colonists who had bandit genes in their bones.
He met with Huang Wenxuan.
"You, the Annan Mo family, brazenly invaded Guangxi and harmed countless of our people. For such a rebellious and unethical act, our heavenly army should punish you and set an example for you."
When Huang Wenxuan heard this, he almost cried on the spot.
"How confused is the General of the State? The Mo family is my Annan rebel. They have always refused to accept the king's rule and separated themselves. Our dynasty has long been at odds with their power. Why does the State vent its anger on a small country?"
Tang Wenhuan blew his beard and stared.
"Since it is a rebellion, why can't your dynasty put it down yet? This must be your dynasty's fault for condoning it, so what's the excuse?"
Huang Wenxuan was filled with grief and anger.
"The Mo family occupies a land with high mountains and deep forests, and the terrain is dangerous. I have conducted several campaigns but failed to achieve success in one battle. I really don't condone it!"
Tang Wenhuan sneered, knowing the past history very well.
"Twenty-three years ago, your court captured Gaoping, captured Mo Jinggong and others, and brought them to Qinghua to behead them in public. If this is the case, why can the Mo family still stand on its own?"
Huang Wenxuan did not expect that a general would be so aware of what happened in Annan.
He could only try his best to defend himself.
"At that time, our dynasty had suppressed the rebellion, but it was only the Ming Dynasty at that time that blocked it, so it was not done properly. It was not that our dynasty condoned the rebellion."
Tang Wenhuan showed an unreasonable attitude.
"What does the Ming Dynasty do have to do with our empire?"
Huang Wenxuan was dumbfounded, and suddenly realized that this new Central Plains dynasty seemed completely different from the past.
He kept it in mind and planned to submit it to Zheng Zhen after he returned. From now on, Annan had to make new plans on how to deal with the Central Plains Dynasty.
The top priority is still the attack of the 1st Marine Division.
"The Heavenly Army of the Heavenly Kingdom went to war without declaring it, destroyed my city, and harmed my people. Do you want the general to show you that this case can be settled?"
Tang Wenhuan's face was cold and he warned sternly.
"If you don't understand the Mo family's invasion of Guangxi for a day, Annan will always be the enemy of our empire. Go back and tell Li Weiqi (Li Shenzong) to plead guilty, pay tribute and become a vassal, and at the same time respond to the Mo family's invasion."
His attitude was very clear, that is, he would blame the Zheng family for Mo Chao's invasion.
The situation is like this, and it doesn't matter whether you, Mrs. Zheng, are wronged or not.
The common man is not guilty, but he is guilty of carrying a jade.
Huang Wenxuan didn't know what was going on, but his verbal excuses were obviously of no use.
He went back to report with full of grief and indignation, but the pace of transporting supplies by the National Defense Forces never stopped.
Zheng's first army arrived nearby three days later. After setting up their posture, they tried to launch an attack on the 1st Marine Division.
The results can be imagined.
In just one encounter, more than 5,000 people were killed and injured by the 1st Marine Division. The 1st Marine Division even completely destroyed the camp after a counterattack by the 1st Marine Division.
The leading general was completely frightened and hurriedly reported the strength of the 1st Marine Division.
The Annan troops that came later no longer dared to advance, and they all stopped a hundred miles away. They watched helplessly as the First Land War Division carried all the loot, and then Shi Shiran got on the ship and evacuated Annan.
He received a blow out of thin air, but there was nothing he could do. Zheng Zhi was so angry and anxious that he actually fell ill.
But Annan civil and military officials could not calm down.
After all, Tang Wenhuan said that if Mo Chao's invasion was not resolved, he would always regard Annan as his enemy.
In other words, such a terrifying army might come back some time.
"In my opinion, we cannot give the Han people any more excuses. Anyway, the Mo family has now lost the support of the Han people. It is better for our army to go north immediately, wipe them out, and expand their territory."
Li Zhen, Minister of the Ministry of War, gave suggestions.
The strength of the 1st Marine Division frightened the Annan people. They were afraid that if it happened again, the morale of the military and the people would collapse.
Since the empire has already convicted Mo Chao, why not just follow the trend and destroy Mo Chao first.