Defeating the Khmer would have greatly strengthened Lan Xang, giving it vital sea access, trade opportunities, and most importantly, European firearms which had been growing use since the early 1500s.
Mengalahkan Khmer akan memperbesar kekuatan Lan Xang, menyediakan akses laut, peluang perdagangan, dan yang terpenting yaitu persenjataan Eropa yang penggunaannya telah berkembang sejak awal 1500-an.