The Burmese army suffered a crushing defeat and fled back to Ava in a panic, where chaos filled the entire city.

The west gate was packed with people, and although the Burmese king, in order to calm people, ordered the army to guard the gate and not allow the princes and ministers to escape, the city was extremely crowded.

But how dire the situation was, could the Burmese not be aware of it? Forbidding them to leave wouldn't stop them from secretly packing up their belongings and preparing to flee at any moment.

The fierce fighting on the front line attracted the attention of the Burmese people, including the King of Burma.

As the rout began, someone returned with the news. The first to learn and flee were the Burmese king and his family. Clearly, they had already prepared to flee; their idea of ​​dying with the city was a joke.

As soon as the Burmese king left the city, princes and ministers followed closely behind him. The rich and common people were also panicked and rushed out of the city.

Although the river defenses were breached and the city was certainly undefendable, the panicked escape of the Burmese king and his ministers rendered the city defenses useless.

The overwhelming flow of defeated soldiers not only disrupted order but also caused great disarray in the city's defenses. Everyone knew the city was doomed to fall. The king had fled, so who was he fighting for, who was he defending the city for?

A large number of Ming troops chased the defeated soldiers and arrived directly at the city. They did not attack hastily, but reorganized the troops and waited for the arrival of heavy weapons.

We should capture the city of Ava in one fell swoop, successfully end the war against Burma, and try our best to prevent the Burmese from taking away too much gold, silver and treasures.

The Ming army received such an order and was excited about it. It was simple, they also had a share of the spoils of war.

According to officers' private disclosures, every soldier in this war will receive a reward equivalent to at least two years' salary.

Two years' salary is not a small amount for ordinary soldiers. You know, their normal salary is enough to support their families, and two years' salary is enough for them to buy houses and land and live a comfortable life.

Therefore, the Ming army's fighting enthusiasm was high, and their eyes were red with anger at Ava City. They heard that the palace inside was even covered with gold on the walls, so they must not miss it.

In fact, since the beginning of the Burmese campaign, the Ming army had gained some gains. The officers did not look down on these small gains, turning a blind eye and not being too harsh on them.

Gold, silver and valuables are only part of the spoils of war. Prisoners of war and people can all be converted into money.

Fighting for the country, achieving success, and getting promoted and making money—in many cases, these three goals are not contradictory. When combined, the motivational effect is even more pronounced.

The emperor wanted to create an invincible army for the Ming Dynasty, one that would conquer all lands.

"Open fire!" The rocket troops that arrived first had only a dozen launch pads, but they fired dozens of rockets into the city at once.

There was a loud explosion, and black smoke rose in the city. Even outside the city, screams and cries from inside the city could be heard.

Xu Hongyu was commanding his troops, planning their siege tactics. It was simple: artillery bombardment, musket suppression, and blasting through the city gates.

Although Ava was called a city, it was only a large fortress compared to the magnificent cities in the Ming Dynasty. The Ming army was confident that they could capture this city.

The other Ming troops moved in all directions and surrounded the city of Ava, without any unnecessary strategy of encircling three sides and leaving one side open.

A cavalry unit rushed around the city at lightning speed and chased towards the west.

With Pagan occupied by the Siamese army, their escape route south along the Ava River was cut off. The Burmese king and his ministers had no choice but to flee westward, then southward, towards central Burma.

How could a frightened, fleeing army withstand the mighty cavalry? As for how many people they could catch up with or how much property they could rob, these were no longer the concerns of the hot-blooded cavalry.

Heavy weapons and ammunition were continuously transported to the city and arranged in rows, with the muzzles and arrows pointing obliquely towards the city of Ava.

The Portuguese cannons and heavy muskets were concentrated at the north gate, wooden rafts and bamboo rafts were brought in by local soldiers, and several iron boxes specially used for blasting were pushed up on carts.

Wang Sanshan arrived at the foot of the city with his personal guards. In this final battle, as the commander-in-chief, he had to give orders in person and witness the troops entering the city with his own eyes.

It's not surprising that he wants fame. It's also normal. The emperor fulfilled the veteran's wish before retirement, and he also wanted to repay the emperor's kindness with a happy ending.

"Resist to the end and slaughter the city with blood!"

"When the city is conquered, no one is left alive."

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The Ming army's strict battle formations, intimidating cannon muzzles, and murderous slogans formed a terrifying pressure under the city of Ava.

Wang Sanshan narrowed his eyes, listening to the messages from various units that preparations were complete, and slowly raised his hand. With a single swipe, the overwhelming artillery fire would roar like thunder.

His hand paused in mid-air, and Wang Sanshan saw the flag on the top of Ava City fall. Then, the city gate opened, and several Burmese officials came out, bowing deeply.

Hehe! Sha Yuan put down the telescope in his hand, chuckled a few times, and said to the local official next to him: "The Burmese have surrendered, which is quite sensible."

"Are you frightened by the bloodbath?" Na raised an eyebrow and said, "Resisting stubbornly will only lead to more casualties."

Dao Hejiang shrugged his shoulders. He was a little surprised by the ending, but it was also reasonable.

The Ava River defense line is what the Burmese rely on most. Once it is broken, the heavy psychological blow they will suffer can be imagined, and it is normal for them to lose their will to fight.

Moreover, judging from the Burmese officials who had entered the city, the Burmese king must have escaped. With the army and the people completely demoralized, how could they resist the powerful Ming army?

"I heard the imperial court gave several pacification envoys official positions." Pu glanced at the local officials and said uncertainly, "The newly occupied Burmese lands were divided among these pacification envoys."

Sha Yuan secretly curled his lips. This wasn't a secret. Only Pu was stupid enough to say it publicly. You see, everyone knew it, and they were operating in secret.

Dao Hejiang saw that no one said anything, so he couldn't help but chuckle twice and said perfunctorily: "Brother Pu's information is quite accurate. Anyway, the troops should have been dispatched. You don't have to worry. Just wait for the court's arrangements."

Really? Pu Shi looked suspicious, thinking to himself: Why do they all look so strange, looking at me as if I were a fool.

There would undoubtedly be quotas for those who would contribute troops and manpower, but was it simply based on numbers? Everyone knew that wasn't the case.

In other words, the extra quota given by the court would definitely be fought over. I just don't know what the court's basis is, taxes, food, military strength...

Moreover, chieftains such as Mengmi, Mubang, and Mengyang were quick to seize the opportunity and quickly surrendered to the Ming army, providing great assistance to the Ming army.

However, the stain of dependence on Myanmar was not easy to wash away. At the very least, it was a crime of being indecisive and disloyal to the Ming court. The court might not punish them too harshly, but it would be difficult for these chieftains to maintain their previous status.