At the time of the decisive battle between Liaodong and Jianguo, the firepower of the Ming army had already set a record. But at that time, it was mainly heavy-forced, and there were not many rockets, let alone multiple launches.

Now, the application of multiple rocket launchers has doubled the number and density of rocket projections, which will once again set a new record.

In order to achieve maximum damage, the landing site was chosen on a sandbar stretching out of the river on the opposite bank, the width was not very large, and only two or three thousand people could be placed in battle formations.

However, when the Burmese army frantically counterattacked, all the artillery fire on the other side of the river would be poured on the enemy's head in an unprecedented intensity.

The heavy pressure and rockets were all projectiles, and they had no effect on the battle formation where the Ming army landed. On both sides of the landing site, there will also be ships loaded with Fran cannons to provide cover for crossfire from the Ming landing force.

This arrangement was very vicious, giving full play to the superiority of the Ming army in firepower, using a small number of landing troops to attract the Burmese army to attack, inflicting heavy casualties on it, and thus damaging its military morale.

Although it is vicious, it is an upright battle, and there is no more strategy to cross the river and feint to contain it. It's all about strength, and that's the least variable way to win.

For the Burmese, there is no way to retreat, and there is only one way to fight to the death. Moreover, in an upright battle, they have no room to use their tactics, and they just have to bear it to the death.

In one day, more than 20,000 native soldiers arrived at the front. This puts the Burmese army at a disadvantage in terms of the total number of troops, leaving only the Ava River to rely on.

The Burmese army was also armed with a certain number of muskets, which were captured or bought when they saw the power of muskets during the battle against the Portuguese mercenaries.

But these muskets are all old-fashioned arquebuses, and their performance cannot be compared with the Ming army at all. As for artillery, it was even less, and in the eyes of the Ming army it was all old goods.

What's more, the Burmese do not have the capacity to produce their own firearms. Even the ammunition was purchased from outside.

Therefore, in terms of overall strength, the Burmese were doomed to defeat at the beginning of the war, and the subsequent resistance was only prolonged.

Na's, Platts', Sha's, Dao's and other local officials all came to the battlefield. It is not only to cheer and show goodwill to the Ming army, but also to observe and learn. In the imperial court, it is even more of a deterrent to the toast.

After the Tuguan led the territorial troops to arrive at the Ava River, he immediately tied up rafts and bamboo rafts according to the order, and camped on the wide river bank, which could also play a certain role in diversion.

After several local officials reported to the Chinese army camp, they returned to their respective camps together, and it was inevitable that there would be some discussion.

"Tomorrow's general offensive will definitely succeed." The Yuanjiang clan has a long history and is very strong, but it can't help but sigh at the combat strength of the Ming army, "The Burmese are dying and struggling, but they just have more dead people and consume more ammunition." ”

Sha Yuan nodded again and again and said: "If it weren't for the transportation of ammunition and materials, it would not be difficult for the Ming army to conquer Central Burma and Lower Burma all the way." ”

Dao Hejiang smiled and said, "Isn't this a good thing? If all the lands of Burma are taken down by the Ming army, then what will we do in the future? ”

All the local officials were thoughtful, and the quick ones who reacted were already smiling and agreeing, and Sha Yuan was one of them.

"Brother Dao's words are reasonable." Sha Yuan said: "In this invasion of Burma, the Burmese suffered heavy losses. In the future, it will be up to us to seize land and weaken Myanmar. The Ming army should not be dispatched in a big way, but only to assist. ”

Na Shi touched his chin and beard and said: "If the local soldiers also have the weapons and equipment of the Ming army, the allied forces should have a good chance of winning against the Burmese." ”

"Pondering Lord Wang's words today, they are quite meaningful!" Platts squinted his eyes and said thoughtfully: "He seems to be saying that to the west, there is an Indian country outside Burma, which is very weak. ”

Dao Hejiang said with a smile: "India, it should be the place of Tianzhu Kingdom." Lord Wang just said that, which means that there is a lot of land in the world, and if you have the ability, you can grab it. As for the Ming army, they will provide appropriate help. ”

"Tianzhu Kingdom, have you heard of it, are there monks everywhere?" Na Shi suddenly said: "The place where Tang Seng took the scriptures, right?" ”

"It doesn't matter where he is, if there is a chance in the future, we will join forces to fight it." Sha Yuan said: "If the native soldiers can be replaced with muskets, they don't need too much help from the Ming army, as long as there are one or two thousand artillerymen, the victory is almost certain." ”

"Isn't it just money, spending money to invite the Ming Army, it should be what it means." Platts laughed, "I guessed right, guys. ”

Everyone laughed, they were not stupid, they all heard the meaning of Wang Sanshan's words, and they also understood the thoughts and practices of the imperial court in the future.

At this time, Wang Sanshan was sitting in the big tent of the Chinese army, looking at the layout of a large map after studying.

In the long run, or to implement the emperor's long-term strategy, Mandalay and Ava must be in their hands, that is, they must be firmly occupied for a long time.

From Mandalay – Ripple – Damu – Imphal – Kohima...... This is the shortest road from Myanmar to India.

But there are two major obstacles to India: one is the 1,000-meter-wide Chindun River; The other is the Mingjing Mountains, which are 2,500 feet above sea level and have an area of 50 kilometers.

Even if neither of these obstacles is easy to overcome, it is much more realistic and secure than walking the Himalayan ridge.

Moreover, the emperor's entry into the subcontinent and even the Indian Ocean was not a short-term and urgent request.

In other words, it took more than ten years, or even decades, to open up the road to India, and the emperor was not dissatisfied.

It's just a long-term strategy, Wang Sanshan patted the map lightly, and his eyes refocused on Ava City.

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It was a clear morning, with sunrise, morning glow, and clear skies, making the new day full of rituals.

The sound of trumpets and drums sounded in the camp of the Ming army, the flags were waving, the army was leaving, and the decisive battle of Burma began.

The Burmese army on the other side also acted nervously and prepared for countermeasures, with only one purpose, to thwart the Ming army's attempt to cross the river and hold the last barrier of Ava City.

Through the accounts of the Burmese soldiers and Burmese generals who fled back, the Burmese army also knew that the Ming army had artillery rockets with a long range, and they did not dare to get too close to the riverbank to line up to meet the battle.

But it was too far away, and it couldn't enter the battle in time, so it counterattacked the Ming army that crossed the river, which made it very difficult for Jane to change teeth.

In the end, the change of teeth can only adopt a dense arrangement of troops in front and behind to ensure the timeliness of the deployment of troops.

The so-called front sparse and then dense can be understood literally. To put it bluntly, there are few troops in the front, and heavy troops in the back.

Because the Ming army had limited ships, the first batch of troops to sail would definitely not be too many. The Burmese army could then throw in the front of the men and horses to counterattack the Ming army that landed on the shore.

If the counterattack goes well, that's naturally the best. Once the counterattack failed, the Burmese army quickly threw in the later heavy forces, taking advantage of the superiority in strength to drive the Ming army down the river.

The advantage of this is to avoid the killing and injury of the Ming army's long-range firepower as much as possible, and the Burmese army's tactics can also be regarded as wave counterattacks. Wave after wave, not giving the landing Ming army time to breathe and stabilize.