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Volume Three: The Wind Rises in the South, Chapter 45, Chapter 45: Speculations

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    "Why do you say that?" "Think about it, this Bagan city is known as the city of ten thousand pagodas. Buddhism is prosperous in the city, and the monks and monasteries in the city are ten times that of Mandalay. The false king is cunning and decisive, and he can be regarded as the first-class Zhu Wen and Wang Mi.  But because he offended a local temple, he took the initiative and tens of thousands of soldiers followed him. Although there were thousands of soldiers around him, they all turned against each other and died at the hands of those around them. The influence of the local Buddhist temple aristocrats in Bagan City can be seen.  If we enter the city, as a foreign force in this troubled time, how can we not have conflicts with those Buddhist temple nobles? In this case, what does our status have to do with that false king?  "What's the difference?" "This -" Batu was stunned when he heard this, and then replied: "There is still a difference. We have soldiers in our hands, but we don't want the Burmese soldiers under the puppet king to show up when they see a monk.  If you dare to shoot, the young man under my command is a very good man. Even if the King of Hell came and fired a volley of spears and bayonets, he would be beaten back. " "Yes, we have soldiers and guns, but we don't just have soldiers and guns.  That's fine!" Chen Zaixing retorted: "Our soldiers need food, non-staple food, firewood, and salt. All these things must be brought in from outside the city. If those monks call on the people to not allow food, firewood, and salt to be transported into the city.  Li Lai, what will you do? Besides, it¡¯s not just your soldiers who have guns, the British also have guns, maybe more than us. What will you do if the British come in front and these monks hold you back?  "This?" Batu was stunned by Chen Zaixing's barrage of questions. He was speechless for a while, and finally he could only reply dejectedly: "Then what do you think we should do?"  Don't want to go in? " "Zhenwu, this Bagan city looks very good now, but it is actually a hot potato. It is difficult for anyone to take over." Chen Zaixing explained while tapping the armrest of the seat with his fingers: "The fake king Meng Ji.  In order to deal with our army that occupied Mandalay, we ordered a ban on the entire south and central Myanmar from transporting food to Mandalay, and also cut off traditional trade in the middle and lower reaches of the Irrawaddy River. Many people engaged in related industries became unemployed due to unemployment.  In addition, his conscription of soldiers and grains caused great damage to the production in the entire Central Myanmar region. A large number of refugees entered the vicinity of Bagan to find a way out, so his rule was so easily overthrown.  Although he is dead, the cause of his demise has not disappeared. The boiling public dissatisfaction and unstable governance in Bagan are all symptoms of this, so he asked us to lead troops into the city to suppress him.  The civil uprising is about to break out. It is in the interest of our army that instead of going into the city to suppress the civil uprising and getting blood on our hands, we should wait and see what happens, let the civil uprising break out, and eliminate all obstacles that may hinder our progress in the future.  It will be more beneficial to us to wipe them all out. " "You mean to let those mobs wash away the city of Bagan?" Even though he was a tough man in Batu, he couldn't help but feel a little trembling in his heart. As a Chinese, he was really too embarrassed.  We are well aware of the destructive power of this kind of riot that breaks out from the bottom. Due to the cruelty of past oppression, the power that breaks out from the bottom is often more violent, and the damage caused is greater than that of ordinary wars between countries.  Much more cruel.  "That's right!" Chen Zaixing's eyes were very calm: "Wasn't it the monk named Ne Win who raised his arms and forced the false king to be killed? Every Burmese monk and noble may become a leader who resists us in the future. Using  Wouldn¡¯t it be nice to use their own farmer¡¯s sickle to cut the throats of those leaders who might resist us? Only on the white land burned by wildfires will our crops grow better.¡± ¡°What you said makes sense, but it won¡¯t.  Don't underestimate these mobs too much!" Batu retorted somewhat weakly: "There are too many of them, and as they grow, powerful leaders will emerge, and they will become a threat to us!" "Zhen Zhen!  Brother Wu, you don't have to worry about this." Chen Zaixing smiled reservedly: "They started looting because they were hungry. The leader captured the hearts of these desperate people with generous promises, but looting can only rob food but cannot produce food.  , when the revenge is over, all the monks and nobles have been wiped out, and there is nothing to grab, even a minor setback will not satisfy the desires of these mobs, and their leaders will be driven by their own anger.  The people are always moody and hate the old. They will not follow a leader for a long time. Soon they will get tired of it, destroy the previous one, and replace it with a new one. This kind of riot is like a fire.  , when the fire burns out everything that can be burned, it will extinguish itself. As long as we ensure that the riots will not spread to Upper Myanmar and will not burn us, there will be no problem." Batu was finally convinced by Chen Zaixing!  , he shook his head and said with a bitter smile: "Well, Fusheng, you are always right, I will immediately ask someone to reply to the regent and reject his request!" "No,You can't do this!  "Chen Zaixing shook his head: "In this way, he will turn to the British, or simply become the leader of the mob himself. A person in despair can do anything.  You should pretend to agree to his request in the letter, but use various excuses to delay the time, so that he will not escape from our hands out of despair.  "    "you're right!  Batu nodded, frowned and asked, "Excuse?"  How about saying we don't have enough troops?  " "That's a good excuse, but I have a better idea!  Chen Zaixing said with a smile: "We can ask that guy for money and food. This can give him the illusion that we are taking the opportunity to blackmail him instead of suspecting that we are stalling for time."  This will actually enhance his confidence in trusting us. After all, people generally do things when they get paid!  " Fifteen minutes later, Chen Zaixing left the tent in Batu. A messenger had already gone to Bagan City with a reply letter written by him. In fact, Chen Zaixing had another very important reason that he did not say in the account just now: that is  A large-scale Burmese uprising would help Dashun and the British Empire reach an agreement to divide their interests in Myanmar. In Chen Zaixing's view, although the interests of the British Empire and Dashun Empire in Myanmar overlap, there are also some.  Subtle differences. For the Dashun Empire, it focused more on actual territorial control and even annexation of the Kingdom of Burma; while the British Empire actually cared more about the trade benefits that came with controlling the Kingdom of Burma, and of course had no control over the colonies.  The British Empire did not mind acquiring a new colony in Indochina because of its hatred of foreign affairs, the protection of India's geopolitical interests, and the empire's desire to conquer, but there was a premise for all this, that is, the cost should not be too great, especially not  Higher than the possible benefits from Burma. Due to limited conditions, the obstacles Chen Zaixing can cause to the British Empire are quite limited, but he can reduce the benefits that the British Empire may gain from Burma in the future. A devastating civil war can greatly  Reduce the British Empire's expected future interests in Burma, and the rebellious spirit shown by the Burmese people will also make the British Empire feel the huge cost of directly controlling Burma. Perhaps in this way, the interests of the British Empire and the Shun Empire in the Kingdom of Burma will conflict.  Wouldn¡¯t it be less? The Dashun Empire actually controls the territory of the Kingdom of Burma and bears the accompanying occupation costs; while the British Empire obtains generous trade benefits through relevant trade agreements. If the British are worried about the Shun Empire¡¯s  Myanmar's military presence will pose a threat to their important Indian colonies. The Shun Empire can agree to establish a semi-official emirate in the northwest of Myanmar as a military buffer zone. Isn't this a way for both parties?  Is it a more favorable agreement to accept? In the Bagan Palace, Diok sat at the table and read the letter. Zhang Qi stood upright in front of him. After a long time, Diok raised his head and asked: "Master Zhang.  , do you know what is written in the letter?  " "I don't know, but Mr. Ba has already issued an order, asking me to command the fifty sergeants who have just entered the city and obey the command of the regent!  "Seeing Zhang Qi's very respectful attitude, Diok nodded slightly. In the letter, the commander-in-chief of the Shun Army first greatly praised his actions of killing Meng Ji and taking refuge with his side, calling it his first contribution to the revival and giving him a reward.  He then expressed reassurance that due to the continuous fighting, the Shun army needed a departure fee and could not enter the city for a while. He hoped that he could temporarily guard Bagan and send another fifty people into the city to follow his orders.  Diok carefully thought about it. Although it was a bit surprising that the generals of the Shun army did not enter the city immediately, after thinking about it carefully, it was still being sorted out. It was just money that had caused trouble for him in recent years.  I have dealt with state officials, and although their abilities may be strong or weak, and their official voices may be clear or muddy, their eyes are black and their money is white. There is no one who does not love money, no matter how big the world is, as long as it is big.  There is no money that can't be overcome. The other party's behavior is just to get a good idea of ??his current pulse. It's quite simple. Thinking of this, Diok turned around and said kindly.  Zhang Qi asked: "Sir Zhang, I heard that there is something wrong with the army outside the city because of money. Is it true?  " "Because of money?  "Zhang Qi's face showed a hint of surprise: "I have been in the city these days, but I have never heard of it.  " "I heard it's because the departure fee has not been paid enough!  " " Departure fee?  impossible!  Before the army set off from the country, Mr. Chen had already paid the departure fee according to the number of hairs per person, and added a full three. How could there be another departure fee!  " "Is the Master Chen you are talking about the same Master Chen Zaixing and Chen who has the power to know all the affairs of the Protector's Office?  " "Yes, there is only one Master Chen in our army!"  "    "Um!  "Diok nodded. His eyes glanced at the signature of the letter, and Chen Zaixing's name was written clearly. Now everything is clear, thatYour Excellency probably paid a lot of money in the beginning, and maybe even used some of it for his own benefit. Now that he saw the opportunity to make money, he naturally reached out, so this letter is not signed by the Lord Ba who commanded the entire army.  , but it was Mr. Chen who paid the money. These soldiers were probably sent to monitor him.  Diok couldn't help but feel happy: As long as he is willing to ask for money, money doesn't matter if he can get things done.  He returned to the case, agreed a few words on the paper, and then said bluntly, "Master Wang, how much has it cost, please list the details, and I will give them to you. Your two masters also have their own thoughts. The situation in the city is critical.  , and please invite the army to enter the city as soon as possible to reassure everyone!" After finishing writing, Diok sealed the envelope and said to Zhang Qi: "Select a capable person among your men and give this letter to Mr. Chen to open personally!  "
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