In the twenty-ninth year of Wanli, a Ming Dynasty army suddenly appeared from the east like a sudden storm, quickly sweeping across the eastern border of the Mughal Empire. Their target was directly at the heart of Bengal, the city of Dhaka.
The sudden arrival of this army not only broke the rare tranquility in the eastern part of the empire in recent years, but also caused waves in the hearts of local residents.
They came from the east. Are they Arakanese? Burmese? It wasn’t until some businessmen who had experienced long voyages saw the flag of this army that they were surprised to tell the crowd around them: they were the army of the Ming Dynasty, or to put it more
To be more precise, it was the Southern Xinjiang Guard Army, a powerful private armed force of the Ming Dynasty in the south of its empire.
There is no difference between the Ming Dynasty's army or Ming Dynasty's private armed forces in the eyes of these Bengalis. Anyway, they all came from that powerful empire. Now everyone has a huge question in their hearts: Why did the Ming army come?
Dhaka City, this ancient city located on the plains of Bangladesh, is like a bright pearl, embedded in the lush green land. The earth-red city wall is tall and strong, like a giant dragon winding, guarding the tranquility of the city.
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Lush tropical trees sway on both sides of the street, adding a bit of vitality to the city. In the market, there are a dazzling array of colorful products, from gorgeous silks to bright gems, from rich spices to exquisite ceramics.
All show the prosperity and richness of this city.
However, the brilliance is only the appearance of this city. Under the iron heel of the Mughal Empire, the prosperity of Dhaka is like a sky shrouded in dark clouds. It has lost its former glory more than thirty years ago. The high-ranking officials of the empire
Corruption and greed have made people live in dire straits, and the city's economy is often in turmoil following government orders.
Yes, the Mughal Empire conquered this city and Bengal more than thirty years ago, and this time was not too long. Many people still remember that these armies of Mongol descendants rampaged through the city,
And their governance has cruelly exploited and oppressed the residents of the city, causing this once prosperous city to be in embarrassment from the inside out, and now only the last trace of dignity is left.
The system implemented by the Mughals is called "Zaminad". In essence, it is a land tax system. The core of this system is to separate land ownership and tax collection rights, making Zaminad (Note: can
(understood as landowners) became the intermediary between the empire and the peasantry.
According to the Zaminad system, the emperor granted large tracts of land to the Zaminad, and the Zaminad was responsible for collecting land rent from the farmers, and paid part of it to the emperor as tax, and the remaining part was kept as Zaminad's property.
income.
The implementation of this system, on the one hand, reduced the burden of the emperor to directly manage the land, and on the other hand, it also stimulated the enthusiasm of the Zaminad because they could obtain more benefits from the land.
The Zaminad system promoted the development of agricultural production to a certain extent, because Zaminad would strive to increase the output of the land in order to increase income. However, this system also led to the increase in social inequality, and Zaminad
Virtues often have huge power and wealth, while farmers are in an obviously disadvantaged position, not only bearing heavy taxes, but also enduring various oppressions.
Over time, the Zaminad system gradually evolved, with some Zaminad expanding their land ownership through various means and even becoming de facto landowners. This made the interests of some Zaminad conflict with those of the empire.
Conflicting interests eventually led to the decline of this system - but this is a story for later, so no need to say more for now.
When the "Ming Dynasty Army" suddenly appeared on the border of Dhaka City, the local residents were filled with fear and uneasiness. They had never seen such an army, and they did not know what kind of impact these strange faces would bring to them.
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The guards on the city wall watched nervously at the flying dust in the distance, holding onto their weapons tightly. Pedestrians on the streets were in a hurry, for fear of being involved in the coming war.
However, the third prince of the empire who was guarding this place was recently ordered by the emperor to lead his troops westward. The elite troops were depleted and the defense of Dhaka city was empty. Instead, it helped the residents of the city - the defenders quickly failed.
, the "Ming Army" successfully entered the city.
As time went by, the actions of the Ming army gradually dispelled the doubts of the local residents. They discovered that these soldiers were not barbaric conquerors, but messengers who brought justice and order.
This Ming army was highly disciplined and every action they took was orderly. They did not plunder at will or commit violence against innocent civilians. On the contrary, they worked hard to maintain local order and protect the lives and property of residents.
In the streets and alleys of Dhaka City, Ming Army soldiers also began to have more contact with local residents. They communicated with gestures and simple language, trying to understand each other's needs and expectations. Within a few days, Ming Army soldiers even began to
Help local residents repair damaged houses, clean blocked drainage ditches, and even help with farming. These seemingly trivial things make local residents feel unprecedented warmth and care.
By chance, a young Ming army soldier met an old merchant selling spices in the market. The old merchant was one of the very few unlucky ones who lost his family and shop because of the war - his shop was destroyed by a bomb.
It was hit by a stray artillery bullet and completely destroyed, which also put his life in trouble.
The young soldier sympathized with the old businessman's plight and decided to help him rebuild his life. He used his wartime allowance to buy the old businessman's remaining spice inventory and helped him rebuild his stall. This move soon became popular among the public.
Word spread locally, and people praised the Ming army for its kindness and generosity.
As time went by, the Ming army's influence in the local area expanded day by day. They not only improved the local economic situation, but also brought advanced culture and knowledge.
The first Chinese Literature Museum and Confucian Academy were quickly established, and the occupying forces publicly announced that they could attend school for free, which gave many local children the opportunity to receive education.
The spread of medical and agricultural technology has also improved the living standards of local residents. In particular, measures such as "drinking water must be boiled and toilets must be built widely" copied intact from southern Xinjiang have directly reduced malaria and other infections.
The incidence of disease. These real changes have made more and more local people welcome and support this "Ming Dynasty Army".
When the results of the Battle of Kunti that broke out between the Ming army and the Mughal Empire came out, the residents of Dhaka knew that the Ming army had won the final victory. This not only did not disappoint them, but made them happy.
Soon, in the square of Dhaka city, local residents held a grand celebration for the Ming army. They sang and danced, and laughter echoed in every corner of the city. Some local young people even made inquiries, hoping to join the Ming army.
military.
Although their hopes were ultimately unable to be approved to enter the garrison system because "the Marquis has not yet issued the relevant decrees", but because "the Marquis is kind and decided to temporarily establish the Dhaka Security Brigade to accommodate you and others", they became this "Ming Dynasty"
"Military" assistant in maintaining law and order in the local area.
However, such success is only limited to a few larger cities such as Dhaka. In small towns and larger rural areas where the southern Xinjiang army is difficult to penetrate, locals look on coldly at this army that cannot communicate due to language.
In their view, although this army seemed not as brutal as the Mughal army back then, it was still not their own people - these people did not even pray.
When Emperor Akbar found that he could not successfully defeat the southern Xinjiang army and temporarily retreated to Agra for repairs, countless emissaries sent by the emperor began to travel to these remote areas of Bengal. They contacted various "Zaminads", large and small, to persuade them
Oppose the occupation of the Southern Xinjiang Army for the sake of the empire and their own interests.
This is not difficult, because "Zaminad" can enjoy various political, economic, and military privileges through the empire's system, but these privileges cannot be given by the Southern Xinjiang Army - at least Gao Pragmatic has not given Gao Pragmatic at the moment.
Yuan, Liu Xin has such great discretion.
As a result, except for a few big cities, the southern Xinjiang army gradually fell into a passive position in the occupation of Bangladesh. Soon, the drama of "everywhere" began to be staged in various places. Although the strength of these opponents alone is not significant
It's big, but just like too many flies, although it can't directly cause serious harm to people, it can completely disgust you.
From the beginning, the Southern Xinjiang Army was accustomed to dispatching counter-rebellion forces of the league level, gradually lowering it to a standard, then to a battalion, and finally to a company - that is, from dispatching thousands to dispatching more than a thousand, and then to dispatching three hundred.
, in the end, only a hundred people were dispatched at a time.
However, although the strength of a single counter-insurgency force dropped again and again, the number of dispatches was increasing day by day. So much so that one day, Liu Xin approved the dispatch of fifty-three counter-insurgency troops in one day, which made her tireless.
In the end, this power can only be temporarily delegated, and the decision will be made by the commander-in-chief at the first level - that is, the commander-in-chief.
According to this temporary provision, unless it is discovered that the rebels number more than 10,000 people, there is no need to report it to the expeditionary force headquarters, and each unit will resolve the matter on its own in accordance with the principles of garrison or temporary theater jurisdiction.
Liu Xin, who finally had some free time, did not just relax. Her work was the busiest of all. On the one hand, she was actually in charge of military affairs as the deputy commander, and on the other hand, because she was the "Secretary-General's personal visit to the war zone," there was no need to worry about it.
He also has to be responsible for other government affairs. It is really like "managing the army and managing the people".
On this day, she was looking at the latest briefing on the military system of the Mughal Empire. This briefing was different from the reports that were written in detail in the past. It summarized the military system of the Mughal Empire in more detail, and then
We also took into account the busy schedule of senior management of the expeditionary force and gave a brief overview.
This summary is very suitable for Liu Xin's needs at the moment, because she is indeed too busy. According to this summary, the Espionage Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs summarized several key features of the Mughal Empire's military system:
One is the Manip military system. The Manip military system was the core of the military organization of the Mughal Empire. Under this system, the emperor appointed officers as Manip and granted them certain military ranks and land (called "Iraq").
Keta" or "Zami"). Manip's duty is to recruit and maintain a certain number of soldiers and lead them in combat during wartime. The quantity and quality of soldiers will be directly related to Manip's rank and income.
The Intelligence Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs analyzed that this system ensured that the Mughal emperor could quickly mobilize a large number of troops, and these troops also had relatively good military quality.
Second, the military caste system. In the Mughal Empire’s army, high-ranking officers usually came from traditional warrior castes such as Rajputs. These officers were respected for their military skills and family background. Their loyalty and courage were the foundation of the empire.
An important part of military power.
The Spy Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs believes that this system is to some extent similar to the system of retainers of Ming army generals, except here, the "generals" are the Mughal emperors, and the "reservants" are people from these warrior castes.
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Third, mercenaries. Through inquiring and gathering intelligence, the Espionage Department discovered that in addition to local soldiers, the Mughal Empire also widely used mercenaries. The most famous among them are Turks from Central Asia and Pathans from Afghanistan.
Occupying an important position in the empire's cavalry forces. In addition, Emperor Akbar also established an elite infantry unit composed of African slaves called "Baktesh".
The Spy Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs believes that this system is similar to the "high officials (Da, Tongta)" in the frontier army of the Ming Dynasty. Whether they are generals or soldiers, they all work for the emperor in exchange for rewards - this
The reward can be an official position or money. But since you are working for money, our army can also consider using it when necessary.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Fourth, artillery and engineers. According to the experience of the Battle of Kunti, the artillery and engineers of the Mughal Empire are quite powerful, far exceeding those of the Northern Territory of the Ming Dynasty.
The old enemy, the Mongols, was also better than Japan, which had good muskets but lagging artillery.
The Mughal Emperor Akbar himself also paid special attention to the development of artillery. He established a specialized artillery factory and hired experts from distant Europe to train his artillery. The application of these technologies greatly improved the combat capabilities of the Mughal Empire army.
Ability, this ability is also reflected in the battle of Quinti.
The Intelligence Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs believes that although the artillery strength of the Mughal Empire is not weak, it is still at a disadvantage compared to our army. In particular, the country's metal processing capabilities are not as good as those of Beijing, which has caused the country's artillery to be too heavy and have too short a range.
, insufficient accuracy, and too short service life. For these problems of the enemy, frontline officers may be able to take advantage of them.
Fifth, military training and discipline. For decades, the Mughal Empire army was known for its strict discipline and efficient training. Soldiers received strict military training, including riding, swordsmanship, and bow and arrow shooting. In addition, the army
There is also a complex reward and punishment mechanism to ensure the loyalty and obedience of soldiers.
The Intelligence Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs believes that in the early days of Emperor Akbar's reign, military discipline and training were very strict, which can be confirmed by his history of conquest. However, in recent years, due to the influence of many factors, these advantages have declined to varying degrees.
In addition, judging from the performance of both sides in the Battle of Kunti, the Mughal Army may have a problem with the lack of firm will of the coach. This may be due to Emperor Akbar's old age and too many worries.
Sixth, supplies and logistics. The Mughal Empire army has a relatively complete supply system, which can ensure that soldiers can get sufficient food, water and ammunition during expeditions. The empire has established a series of supply depots, with warehouses and grain and grass along the way.
reserves to support long-term operations.
The Espionage Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs believes that the above conditions are the local advantages of the Mughal Empire in fighting our army, but our army may not be unable to use them in the opposite direction. For specific situations, frontline commanders are requested to analyze and plan carefully.
After reading the above briefing, Liu Xin lowered her head in thought without speaking. After waiting for a while, Gao Yuan, who was sitting not far from her, saw her raise his head and asked: "Auntie, you see...this information is very important for completing the task."
Is the task assigned by father helpful?"
Liu Xin smiled slightly, nodded and praised: "You can see this, it is indeed a great progress. There are many aspects of this information that can be used, and it will definitely be helpful to the mission assigned by the master.
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She paused for a moment, but then smiled and said: "However, since you showed it to me, you must have some insights, so you should tell me your opinion first."
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