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The situation in Vietnam at the time, according to Professor Nguyen Quoc Tri’s research paper described in the book: “From the time of the Lords to after the throne of Gia Long in the early 1780s, Siam was a servant. Chinese like Vietnam, and often hostile, disputed with our country. After losing to Tay Son and retreating to Hau Giang, Nguyen Vuong sent Nguyen Huu Thuy to borrow the road from Chan Lap to Siam for help, but the delegation was killed by Chan Lap’s army under the command of Tay Son. . In the fall of 1782, Mr. Chau Van Tiep brought troops from Central to retrieve Gia Dinh and took Vuong there.
The illustration of King Gia Long on the cover of the historical novel. Gia Long national dress by Tan Dan Tu |
The situation at the time was extremely disturbing, so it would be lucky if I had struck up a good relationship and became friends with Siam. The book was quoted as saying: “Vuong” saw Tay Son’s enemy so worried, he attracted the generals that, although the enemy lost, in the spring they must return to steal them. There was nothing like being nice to Siam to ask for help by postponing the grant, then letting “make gold and silver flowers”, sending Cai Co Le Phuc Dien and Staff Le Phuc Binh to Siam.
No need to waste bullets, still recover Ha Tien, Ba Thac
Because he felt that his position and power was not strong enough, on September 9, 2002, Vuong sent an envoy to Siam to announce victory at Quy Nhon and “sent invaders from the Sea who were captured by the Sea.” , at the same time “introduced the Buddha and the sandy road.” To win the hearts of the Siamese king, King Gia Long has repeatedly aided the King of Siam against the invasion of other countries, donated or allowed the sale of rice when the Siamese were hungry, provided him with weapons and fought. ships to the Siamese court to fight the enemy.
Goodness says the historian: “The sending of a messenger to bring a tree of gold and a tree of silver to the king of Siam, but without ever saying clearly their meaning, is an admiration.” So, with dedication many times, the land of Ha Tien became a self-governing area, admiring both Siamese and Vietnamese kings, but gradually became Vietnam permanently. Putting himself in the position of vassal, Nguyen Vuong disposed of an enemy named Chieu Chieu Bien and brought in the old King Nac An that Vuong once supported, reverted as King Chan Lap, turning the hostile country to bronze. minh, sharing in the great national system is the Siamese mandala ”, stated the book.
Tomb of King Gia Long (Thien Tho Lang) Source: www.khamphahue.com.vn |
Professor Nguyen Quoc Tri gave more unique details: “In the fall of 1811, King Gia Long gave Ha Tien a” vital place outside the border “, for which he sent two officials who” knew the border situation well. “, Truong Phuc. Giao and Bui Duc Mien started working as Tran Thu and Luu Thu. A year later, the Siamese brought 5 armies to attack Cao Mien to take Mien Nac Blanket’s younger brother, Nac Nguyen, to replace him or become in the second king to rule part of the territory. King Nac Vientiane left the citadel of La Bich and fled to Nam Vang, where he fortunately encountered the Vietnamese troops of Tran Dinh Tuong Nguyen Van Thuy, who came to the rescue and took them to Gia Dinh. The king built a session for King Mien to live, ordered the requisition of incense soldiers at Gia Dinh, divided into 35 units, and sent Chan Lap to neighboring provinces to investigate the situation of the Siamese movement, adding l Le Van Duyet’s troops have acted as Gia Dinh’s Doge with 3,000 elite soldiers. The Siamese were afraid, they immediately sent the mission to explain that they only tried to resolve the discord between the brothers of King Cao Mien, but King Mien misunderstood and took his family to Gia Dinh thanks to his protection, so now everything asks. court arranged. The king immediately sent a letter to reply, appointing envoys from both countries to bring King Nac Vientiane and explained that he did not want King Nac Blanket and Siam to lose the peace. When the Siamese envoy came to offer the goods and asked to “repatriate” King Nac Vientiane, with words of agreement, the king gave the messenger a great honor and gave the emperor and the second king 60 gold and 800 silver, but there is still no golden tree as before ”.
Thus, it is clear that in the situation of “a thousand pounds of hair hanging” between enemies in the enemy outside, King Gia Long did not have to spend a bullet to regain Ha Tien, Ba Thac, reestablish influence in Chan Lap and Ai. Lao (Laos), in addition to obtaining strong Siamese aid against the Tay Son while the oil burned.
Based on the numerous evidences and the hard work obtained, Prof. Nguyen Quoc Tri stated: “The victory of the way to humiliate oneself to turn the opponent into an ally contributes greatly to the victory of the founding king. to Nguyen’s house. A wise strategy to exploit the pattern of relations in South Asia influenced by India and Persia to survive and prosper. It is much more sophisticated and efficient than a “piggy back snack” that ancient colonial history “crucified” for King Gia Long.
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