Once the two armies are facing each other, the attack and defense are equal, and you certainly can't control when the enemy attacks, nor can you control the weather conditions when the battle takes place. And if you are fighting against the city, it seems that you can choose the most favorable time to attack, and choose the most favorable weather conditions.

Judging from the current situation, the proportion of Annan's troops equipped with firearms is not low, and although it has not been brought into normal play, Zhu Yongxing still regards it as a threat. If we can take advantage of the favorable wind direction, we can give full play to the advantages of the Ming army's firearms and weaken the power of the Annan army's firearms.

After thinking about it, Zhu Yongxing felt that it seemed that he should revise his strategy and conduct a battle outside Ampeh City that could choose the time. Of course, he did not intend to act arbitrarily, but was prepared to consult with the generals to see if it was appropriate. At this point, Zhu Yongxing did a good job and showed a modest side. After all, he did not consider himself a famous general, but even more felt that giving full play to his collective wisdom was a very good way to lay the foundation for the implementation of the staff system in the army in the future.

There was a gentle knock on the door, and Yang Guoxiang came in to report an unexpected news, that the Ministry of Rites and the envoy of Siam had arrived in An Pei.

How did they get here? Zhu Yongxing was a little surprised, but he didn't delay much, so he asked Yang Guoxiang to place the envoy of Siam in the west courtyard of the county mansion, and he summoned Li Weizuo first to find out the specific situation.

There was not much time, Li Weizuo rushed to meet him, and more than a month of running around made him seem to have been reduced a lot.

"Fame, free courtesy." Zhu Yongxing greeted him at the door, stretched out his hand to stop Li Weizuo's big gift, and looked at his face with a sigh, "It's thin, it's dark, it's really hard." ”

"The lower officials are the Ming Zhongxing and help His Royal Highness. Don't dare to say bitterness. For the convenience of the envoy, Li Weizuo was awarded by Zhu Yongxing as a waiter in the Ministry of Rites, and the official was promoted several levels, and now he saw Zhu Yongxing personally welcoming the courtesy, and his heart was quite moved.

"Come, let's talk." Zhu Yongxing and Li Weizuo sat inside. Someone served fragrant tea again, Zhu Yongxing waved his hand, and only the two of them were left in the house.

"Your Highness." Li Weizuo didn't wait for Zhu Yongxing to ask, so he handed over his hand and said: "The envoy to Siam is quite smooth, and the king summoned him, and he treated him with great courtesy, and took the edict of the Emperor of God and surveyed it to show his affection for my Ming Dynasty. Later, he heard that His Royal Highness stayed behind for the imperial court and went out of Burma into Yunnan. He sent an envoy to contact, with a lot of gifts, and was willing to offer elephants and horses to help our Ming army recover Yunnan. After the envoy entered Yunnan, Xia Guan had already met with His Royal Highness Jin, who warmly entertained the envoy and ordered Pingyang Marquis Jin Tongwu to lead an army to move to the Jingli in order to contact the materials. The Siamese envoy heard that His Highness had led his army east into Annam. Then he rushed with the subordinate to meet him. Along the way, His Royal Highness Jin sent soldiers and horses to escort them to Lao Cai. Yi Changshi sent people to send ships to carry him, but he didn't want our army to be like a bamboo, and he had already arrived at Anpei. ”

Although the description was brief but clear, Zhu Yongxing nodded with a smile, motioned for Li Weizuo to drink tea, and he stroked the tea bowl. Lost in thought.

Siam is a loyal ironman of the Ming Dynasty, and it is not surprising that the mission went smoothly. He was left behind by the clan, and he was nominally higher than Li Dingguo, the king of Jin, and it was reasonable for the Siamese envoy to come to visit. But is it really that simple? Or, it was also an opportunity to show the Siamese emissaries. Make Siam's support more solid and more dedicated.

"What is the current situation in Siam?" Zhu Yongxing raised his head and asked Li Weizuo, wanting more information.

"This-" Li Weizuo blushed slightly, obviously not knowing much, and muttered, "I heard that there is a war with Burma in northern Siam, and the two sides are attacking and defending each other. ”

Are these two world enemies and mortal enemies still pinching each other? Zhu Yongxing smiled slightly and praised: "This is enough." Mingyuan, you can talk about the temperament and hobbies of this Siamese envoy. ”

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In ancient times, the Kingdom of Siam was capitalized by the city of Ayutthaya (north of present-day Bangkok, meaning invincible city), also known as the Ayutthaya Dynasty.

From the middle of the 16th century to the beginning of the 19th century, there was a long war between Siam and Burma for the annexation of land, the plundering of labor, and the political and economic superiority of Indochina. Overall, Siam was on the losing side, with the capital being breached and its independence lost.

Because of this, Zhu Yongxing believed that the best way to win the full support of Siam was to help it militarily. According to the current conditions of the Ming army, it seems that the only thing that can be used is the sky-bombing cannon.

The manufacture of the bombardment cannon is simple, and it does not involve any high-tech technology, but only an innovation and development of ideas. Moreover, Zhu Yongxing didn't think that he would be able to keep the secret of the Sky Bombardment Cannon forever, it would only take about a year, and when the bronze cannon he envisioned was manufactured, this rudimentary weapon would be gradually eliminated. Therefore, if he can exchange the Sky Cannon for what he desperately needs, it should be worth the money.

With the current technical conditions, it will be very difficult and passive for a weapon without special skills to be kept secret. Only by constantly developing and innovating can we maintain superiority over the enemy's equipment, and this is a point that Zhu Yongxing has always firmly believed.

"The elephant horse is not in urgent need." After listening to Li Weizuo's story, Zhu Yongxing said in a deep voice: "Food is the most important, and then, buffalo, this is also urgently needed." Of course, we are not cheeky and ask for it, but pay in installments, that is, we owe a part of it first, and settle the rest in six months or a year. ”

"These conditions are not harsh, and I want to come to the Siamese Congress to agree." Li Weizuo silently remembered the conditions Zhu Yongxing said in his heart, and said with a relaxed smile.

"Temporary support and long-term cooperation are two different things." Zhu Yongxing shook his head lightly and said, "After all, no one wants to make a loss-making business, if we really lose the game, the general trend will be difficult to change-"

"No, it won't." Li Weizuo hurriedly said: "Your Highness is wise and martial, first there was a great victory in Tengchong, and now he is conquering Annan, he will definitely be able to reverse the defeat and revitalize the Ming Dynasty." ”

Zhu Yongxing smiled a little bitterly, but he still nodded and said, "Mingyuan, you first talk to the Siamese envoys, and I will summon them tomorrow." It is necessary to let them stay for a little longer, and after seeing the great defeat of our army in Annam, the cooperation between the two countries can be long-term. ”

How long will one-sided selflessness last? When Zhu Yongxing had such doubts, he preferred to regard the aid that Siam had promised as cooperation with each other rather than naively thinking that he could take what he wanted. If there is a psychology that it is taken for granted and should be like this, he feels that it will not last long.

One point of help, one point of strength. At this critical juncture, help is particularly precious, and Zhu Yongxing must find and maintain every valuable ally in order to achieve his great cause. There is also a shelf of a great power in the Celestial Empire, that is, to die to save face and suffer crimes. Of course, this is different from groveling, and Zhu Yongxing can't do anything like that. (To be continued......)