Inhaltsangabe
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1919 edition. Excerpt: ...were at his mercy. The general pointed out that the Chinese, defeated in three successive invasions, had entered upon a fourth, that their resources were far greater than the resources of Burma, and that if he refused terms now the war would certainly be renewed by China. In defiance of the wishes of the king, who had ordered the complete destruction of the invaders, the general made peace (December, 1769), and the Chinese army was escorted across the frontier. Many died on the homeward journey from fatigue and famine. Reception of the news at Ava. The news of the wise arrangement which had been made by Maha Thihathura was received by the king with great anger and disgust. He showed his resentment by sending Maha Thihathura a woman's dress, as befitting a general so devoid of spirit; and the families of the chief officers, including even Maha Thihathura's wife, sister of the principal queen, were made to stand for three days in the street at the western gate of the palace, bearing on their heads the presents which had been sent to Ava by the Chinese generals. The officers, on their return to Ava, were banished from the royal presence and from the capital for one month. The prudence and wisdom of Maha Thihathura's action in opposition to the king's commands was proved by the course of events. From this time onwards, although disputes occurred with reference to the sending of missions between Ava and Pekin, the peace between China and Burma was never broken. In the treaty it was laid down that letters were to be exchanged between the rulers of Ava and Pekin every ten years. The Chinese believed, or affected to believe, that the Burmans still accepted Chinese suzerainty and had promised tributary missions. Complimentary missions from Ava...
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