Daming Military Empire

Chapter 372 The Trick of the Enemy
Why did Zhu Cijiong want Lashvira to join the team?You must know that such a sheep-shearing plunder can easily yield tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of taels of income. Although Zhu Cijiong values ​​Shi Weila very much, he has not yet given him hundreds of millions of taels of silver for nothing. Pulling him into the group naturally has a purpose.

Shivira also knew that it was impossible to obtain astonishing benefits without paying a little price. With a hint of worry in his eagerness, he looked at His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Empire and prayed secretly in his heart: "O Almighty Lord, this Don't pay too much!"

Zhu Cijiong saw the eagerness of this guy, and didn't bother to go around with him anymore, and said directly: "It's fine to take you, but you have to do one thing for me."

Shivela said nervously: "Your Majesty, what do you need this minister for?"

Zhu Cijiong said flatly: "It's very simple, just make a bait."

bait?Although Shivela learned Chinese very well, he really couldn't understand the meaning of the word bait for a while.

Seeing the bewildered look on this guy's face, Zhu Cijiong had no choice but to explain: "You and Kong Dede are here to lure the Mughal Empire to send troops to attack Goa, understand?"

Now Shivira understood, but he still asked with a puzzled face: "Why did you lure them to attack? With the strength of the Ming Empire, it is completely possible to sweep them all the way!"

Zhu Cijiong shook his head and said: "It's not that simple. The Mughal Empire is not a backward native, and they are not ignorant of gunpowder weapons. Let me tell you about the situation of the Mughal Empire."

When Wang Zhengnan heard the words, he immediately bowed his hands respectfully and said, "My humble minister, obey the order."

After all, he stood up directly, pointed to the map and said: "The Mughal Empire has a vast territory, its territory is about half of that of Ming Dynasty, and its population is about 5000 to 35 million. Their predecessor is the Timurid Empire that once swept across Europe and Asia. During the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, Timur organized an army of 60, known as one million, in an attempt to attack Daming, but he died of illness halfway, and then the Timur Empire fell apart. His descendant Babur led an army to invade South Asia and established it during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty. It has been more than a hundred years since the Mughal Empire was established. During this period, the Mughal Empire has continued to expand and its national power has grown. Especially after the current emperor Shah Jahan came to power, the Mughal Empire has expanded its army wildly, and its current strength is at least [-]. Huge! Shah Jahan used to focus on competing with the Persian Empire in the west for the homeland of the Timurid Empire, but in recent years, he has gradually withdrawn his forces and started to deploy defenses along the southeast. Weichen estimates that he has already guessed our Ming Dynasty intention of."

60!It was indeed a bit scary. Shivela couldn't help but gasped when he heard this, and he couldn't help but thankfully said: "Fortunately, they don't have gunpowder weapons, otherwise Goa and Mysore would be in danger."

Hearing this, Zhu Cijiong shook his head with a wry smile, then signaled Wang Zhengnan to continue with his eyes.

Wang Zhengnan cleared his throat and continued: "They didn't have gunpowder weapons before, but they inherited the advantages of Mongolian iron cavalry. Soldiers generally focus on armor, and many horses are equipped with chain mail. They are also good at using giant shields for defense. Persia The empire is not without gunpowder weapons, but it has no advantage over the Mughal Empire. In all previous wars between the two sides, the Mughal Empire won!"

Hearing this, Shivela was a little disbelieving, and he couldn't help but interjected: "They are not so powerful, isn't the 20 army led by their Deccan governor Aurangzeb in Mysore back then by five of Ming's troops?" The Wan Yuanzheng Army beat the shit out of it!"

Wang Zhengnan also took a look at Zhu Cijiong, and explained: "That is not their main force, but some ordinary local defenders. At that time, their main force was still competing with the Persian Empire for Samarkand!"

Zhu Cijiong saw that the two men seemed to be arguing, so he quickly raised his hand and said, "Okay, let's not mention the past, come on, are the main forces of the Mughal Empire equipped with muskets and cannons?"

Hearing this, Wang Zhengnan hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Back to the emperor, they have already equipped a small amount of muskets and cannons. According to the latest information, the Mughal Empire has already joined forces with Britain. The emperors of the two countries also gave each other many gifts. Just this year , There are even many British officers in the main Mughal army!"

Zhu Cijiong's face changed when he heard this, he was really in big trouble now, he was not worried about just a few guns and artillery, no matter what the European powers could not equip them with too many guns and artillery, but, if let They are familiar with the method of warfare with hot weapons, so it will be difficult to fight.

The penetrating power of thermal weapons in this era is not very strong. Shells basically rely on smashing, and bullets can't even penetrate ordinary armor. I don't know how long it will take to defeat the Wo'er Empire!

Thinking of this, he immediately said without doubt: "Shivira, you have also heard that the main force of the Mughal Empire is very defensive. If they use the city walls to defend, it will be difficult to fight, so we must Their main force is brought out!"

Shivira also understood at this moment that the money of the Mughal Empire is not so easy to earn. If they don't find a way to lure their main force out, even if it is as strong as the Ming Empire, it is impossible to defeat it in a short period of time. It looks like this bait still has to be taken, he gritted his teeth and nodded: "Your Majesty, tell me, what should we do?"

Zhu Cijiong pointed to the map and said: "It's very simple. Most of the purchased goods are stored in Goa. You build some simple sheds in the city of Goa. Don't use walls to cover the surrounding areas. When the time comes, put all the purchased goods. Just send troops inside to guard it. I will let the First Corps of the Expeditionary Army and the Second Corps of the Expeditionary Army pretend to withdraw to Daming. When their supplies are cut off and the domestic supplies are scarce, do you think they will plan on going to Goa?"

Hearing this, Shivela was startled, and he almost begged in a crying tone: "Your Majesty, please don't withdraw your troops. Once you withdraw, even if there is nothing in the city of Goa, the Mughal Empire will calling!"

Zhu Cijiong rolled his eyes and explained: "Do you understand the false withdrawal? False, the withdrawn soldiers will disguise themselves as locals in the pirate's secret port and enter Goa and Mysore in batches. All around Goa and Mysore, what are you afraid of?"

Hearing this, Shivela patted his chest, heaved a sigh of relief, and asked awkwardly: "Your Majesty, how can so many people hide?"

Zhu Cijiong said angrily: "What are you hiding? They are all dressed up by locals. As long as they don't speak, who knows it's an expeditionary force. You arrange a few mines nearby, drive all the locals to other mines, and then let them Pretend to be a miner there, so it’s okay.”

Upon hearing this, Shivela couldn't help but praised: "The emperor is wise..."

Zhu Cijiong raised his hand to block his flattery, and continued: "It's their weapons that need to be hidden. You ask Kong Dede to find a few hidden places in Goa and Mysore to store the artillery. As for the muskets, I will let them It is pushed by a flatbed cart, as long as it is covered with a layer of ore, it cannot be seen unless you look carefully."

(End of this chapter)