Ogalaba (Yangon)
This is the largest port in the southern part of Pyu Kingdom, but Pyu Kingdom, like other continental countries, does not attach much importance to the development of the ocean. Therefore, apart from some small fishing boats, there are no naval warships here. If there are any, they are only slightly larger than some small fishing boats.
At this moment, everyone in the port was in a panic, whether they were officials or ordinary people. When the common people saw a large number of naval warships appear on the sea, they were so surprised that they didn't know what to say.
A few days ago, news came from the north that the Tang army was attacking from the north. However, for the local people, this did not seem to affect their lives. After all, this place was too far away from the north. Even if they did attack, it would not have much to do with them. They still lived honestly according to their previous habits.
I thought that was the end of the matter. Even if the Tang army advanced quickly, they would first reach their capital and then attack Ogalaba.
But they didn't expect that when they opened their eyes, the Tang Dynasty's navy warships had already arrived. They had never seen such large navy warships, and they were so densely packed on the sea that it seemed to block the road to the distance. After all, it was the Tang Empire that could build such large ships.
"Sir, how should we respond? Aside from a patrol battalion of over 1,700 men, we have no other troops. All of them have been transferred north by His Majesty the King."
A yamen runner said fearfully that they originally had more than 4,000 troops stationed here, but after the war broke out, they kept transferring troops to the north, and now there are only more than 1,000 old, weak and sick people left.
"Are you crazy? Even if we're all from the patrol battalion, with all our men here, do you think we can resist? A ship this big in the distance, I estimate it can hold at least several hundred men. Look at how many ships there are out there? If they all come down, even if we mobilize all our people, can we stop them? A river of blood would flow. Who can bear the responsibility?"
Pammy, the magistrate of Ogalaba, said angrily.
After hearing his words, the people around him all felt relieved. This guy is the son-in-law of His Majesty the King. If he said to resist, then we would probably have to follow him. Seeing that the Tang Dynasty fleet was so powerful, no one wanted to resist.
"What about us?"
Since you don't resist, you must choose to surrender, but the method of surrender is up to the adults to decide.
"What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and invite the people from the Tang Dynasty Guildhall in the city. They must have contact information with the people on the sea. We should do whatever they ask us to do and try not to anger them. Maybe we can still survive."
When Pami saw the warships on the sea, he had already thought about what to do, but he didn't expect his men to be so stupid that they couldn't even surrender. He had to arrange everything himself.
This result can be achieved, firstly, because the Tang Dynasty’s military is powerful, and secondly, because the legend of the Tang Dynasty has spread far and wide. They don’t have much resistance here, and even if they do, they have to weigh the pros and cons. If a war really breaks out, what can you save?
The subordinates slapped their heads and thought, we are just followers, and they are the local officials here. We can't think of anything that they can think of. How can this be possible?
There was no need to invite the people from the Tang Dynasty Guild Hall, as they had already been staying at the beach. Seeing the attitude of the local officials, they all smiled and nodded. Although the local resistance was not strong, it would not be good for us if a real fight broke out. Since they were willing to surrender, we had to give them the treatment they deserved.
"Master Zhao..."
Seeing Lord Zhao from the Tang Dynasty Guild Hall, all those present bowed and saluted. In the past, it was out of courtesy, but now it is purely out of fear. The person in front of them has a great say in what the future will be.
"I am truly pleased that Lord Pami has made such a decision. When our army arrives, I hope Lord Pami can provide assistance. If everything goes well, Lord Pami will be able to do it right in the future."
Zhao Tongren is an official appointed by the Tang Dynasty court. He was also a failed candidate who later volunteered to come here to preside over the Tang Dynasty Guild Hall. There was no one here, so the Tang Dynasty court sent him here. He has done a good job these days.
"Everything is up to Lord Zhao. All our armed personnel are in Haishi, on the left side of the beach. There is an open space there, waiting for the Tang army to confiscate our weapons. If you need our cooperation elsewhere, please give us your orders."
Lord Pami bent over and said that he used to have a good relationship with Zhao Daliang, but things are different now. In the past, he could still be high and mighty, after all, he was a local official, and these Tang Dynasty officials all asked him to do things. Now the situation has been reversed. You are not asking others to do things, but your head is already in their hands. If you still have the same attitude, I am afraid you will not be able to accomplish anything.
Lord Zhao also nodded, and then asked the people next to him to contact the ship through flag signals, and to sort out the small boats in the harbor. Because the harbor was too shallow, only small boats could be used to move people and supplies from the large ship.
Of course, the entire port still needs to be rebuilt. If it is to be rebuilt every time, it will waste too much manpower and material resources, which is not in line with Li Xiang’s development speed. But now our people have not fully mastered this place, so it is too early to do this.
Earlier, His Majesty the King had issued an order asking Ogalaba to contribute more efforts to defend the country. Both money and people should be concentrated in the royal city, but they did not send them over, and now they can't send them even if they want to.
But it’s better this way. If a large number of young and middle-aged people surrender to His Majesty the King, then those people will not have a good life, and the two sides will most likely meet on the battlefield.
The leader of the warship was Li Youqian.
This person is the grandson of Li Jing, the military god of the Tang Dynasty.
If Li Shimin wanted to employ someone, no matter how talented that person was, he would not allow him to continue to join the army and would have to hide him in hiding. However, Li Xiang was never afraid of this. As long as you have the ability, I can put you in an important position.
