Yang Peng couldn't help but murmured: "Although the Japanese are very insignificant, it cannot be denied that this landscape is indeed beautiful. It would be a waste to let the Japanese occupy it."
Looking up at the sky to the west, the white clouds are like birds and the sky is blue. Yang Peng's mind can't help but fly to Bianliang, thousands of miles away. After being away for so long, Yang Peng misses his lovely wife, concubines and children at home very much. Yang Peng smiled bitterly and murmured: "I seem to be becoming more and more like a family man, and I can't let go of my wives, concubines, and children at home. Is this what people often say about children's love, but heroes' shortness of breath?"
At this time, the imperial concubines far away in Bianliang were naturally missing their men. There was no lively atmosphere in the palace, and it seemed very quiet. Only the occasional laughter of Yang Rui's children could be heard. Young people don't know what it's like to be sad. Although Yang Rui and the others often miss their father, the longing often only passes by for a fleeting moment, and then they start having fun again.
Zhao Jinxi is sitting in the courtyard, embroidered with brocade, flowers and birds are so lifelike on the brocade, it is really breathtaking.
The personal palace maid Ziju ran in with a face full of joy and shouted excitedly: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, there is good news from the front!"
Zhao Jinxi was overjoyed and raised his head, "What did you say? Is there a great victory ahead?"
Zi Ju nodded vigorously and said excitedly: "The news just came. His Majesty annihilated more than 200,000 Japanese troops on Kyushu Island of the Japanese Kingdom. The enemy army was defeated like a mountain. Everyone said that the day to destroy the Japanese Kingdom was just around the corner! "As if in response to Ziju's words, the sound of crackling firecrackers and the banging of gongs and drums came from the streets outside the palace. It was the people's spontaneous celebration! However, this scene is much duller than before. After all, the people have long been accustomed to their own army's victory. In the past two years, the Ming army has conquered the south and north, fought east and west, and has been invincible. It destroyed Xixia, pacified Dali, defeated Tubo, swallowed Bagan, conquered Xiliao in the north, and defeated Tianzhu in the south. No one in the world can resist it. Compared with With so many previous achievements, this latest victory is really nothing.
Zhao Jinxi said gently: "Since the victory has been achieved, he must be coming back!"
Ziju couldn't help but smile and said, "Is your majesty missing you?"
Zhao Jinxi rolled her eyes at Ziju, couldn't help but sigh, and said quietly: "You are right, I really miss him! Alas, this woman, she has been waiting for her man to come home all her life!"
At the same time, all the cabinet ministers were talking happily about the great victory in Kyushu. Tang Shidian smiled and said: "This victory is expected. Even the powerful Khitan army is no match for us. How can the mere overseas Japanese pirates and Japanese slaves from the four islands resist me! I think we should think about it. Thinking about post-war governance."
Everyone nodded in sympathy. Zhang Xiang said: "The four Japanese islands are floating overseas, and it is not appropriate to merge them under the jurisdiction of any governor. We can only set up a separate district, with a minister who is proficient in Japanese affairs as the governor."
Huang Qiaoyun said: "Everything else is easy to handle, but it is difficult to choose this minister who is proficient in Japanese affairs. Although our Ming Dynasty is full of talents, when it comes to internal affairs talents who are proficient in Japanese customs, I don't know any."
Yelu Hanyu said: "There are no talents in this field, so we should start cultivating them now." Looking at Tang Shidian, "Master Tang, doesn't your Ministry of Education also know a lot about the customs and customs of the Japanese?" Tang Shidian said: "Reporting to your Majesty, our university has been collecting information and conducting research on the customs and customs of various places. We have a very detailed understanding of the situation of the Japanese country. In fact, in our university, there are several Japanese teachers who teach the students about the Japanese country. Customs and customs. But this aspect has not been the focus in the past." Yelu Hanyu said: "That's easy to handle. From now on, your Ministry of Education can strengthen the education work in this area and prepare officials for the future governance of the Japanese country. "Yes. I will get started immediately."
After the meeting, everyone went back to their respective departments.
At the Huaxu headquarters, Yan Ji was opening reports sent by Huaxu leaders from various places. This is the work that Yan Ji must do every day, to review the reports in all aspects, and then report the most important reports to the cabinet and His Majesty as soon as possible.
Wang Lu rushed in, presented a letter to Yan Ji, and said: "Sister, Sister Liu Yan has sent a red emergency report!"
Yan Ji quickly finished the letter, opened it, took out the letter paper, unfolded it and read it. Wang Lu saw the sudden change in Yan Ji's expression, as if something terrible had happened, and couldn't help but ask: "Sister, is there something going on in the southwest?"
Yan Ji frowned and said: "Rumors are spreading in Dali now, saying that Shi Liancheng is preparing to rebel." When Wang Lu heard about this, his expression immediately relaxed, and he said angrily: "Isn't there such news before? I see It's just a rumor spread by some people! Really, why did sister Liu Yan send such news back in such a hurry?" Yan Ji frowned and said: "If it's just a rumor, then forget it! There are Dali troops under the command of Shi Liancheng The officers fled and reported to Liu Yan and the others that Shi Liancheng was preparing to rebel. According to them, the time of the rebellion is set for June 2 this year!" Wang Lu was taken aback and was speechless for a moment.
Yan Ji said: "The Dali official reported that Shi Liancheng intended to rebel and have evil intentions. In fact, everyone had doubts. It was only the eldest brother who vouched for Shi Liancheng, so the matter was suppressed. Now there is another official who is affiliated with Shi Liancheng. A Dali officer from Liancheng tipped off Liu Yan and the others, so I’m afraid this matter is definitely not groundless!”
Wang Lu frowned and said, "Sister, I'm afraid the words of Dali people are not worthy of belief!"
Yan Ji shook her head and said: "On the contrary, I am afraid that this kind of thing can only be exposed through Dali people. Shi Liancheng has great martial arts skills and a great reputation. His trusted generals are naturally loyal to him. How can they inform him? I'm afraid. Those people are all eager for Shi Liancheng to ascend the throne, so that they can follow the chickens and dogs to ascend to heaven and take a step further!"
Wang Lu couldn't help but become nervous, "General Shi Liancheng is your majesty's sworn brother. Your majesty treats him well, will he really rebel?" Yan Ji sneered: "It has always been human nature to be eager to see Shu! "Then he said coldly: "If he really wants to rebel, I will let him die badly!" He turned to Wang Lu and said: "This matter must be kept strictly confidential and not told to anyone. From now on, no one from the southwest will New situations can only be reported to me alone.”
"Yes." Wang Lu promised with clasped fists, and then asked: "Sister, won't this matter be reported to the cabinet?" Yan Ji shook her head, "No. No one can guarantee whether anyone in the cabinet is involved. If it is reported to the cabinet, Isn't the report leaked? Go to Dali immediately and tell Liu Yan and Zhao Xiang'er to find a way to send people to Shi Liancheng's side to find out Shi Liancheng's specific plot. It is best to get tangible evidence." Wang Lu He made a promise and ran down. Yan Ji thought for a moment, returned to the desk, wrote a letter, packed it up, and put it in her arms. He called Zhen Yao and ordered: "I have something important to see my elder brother. When I am away, you can sit in charge of Huaxu for me. If there is an emergency, immediately report it to the army through our Huaxu channels."
Zhen Yao clasped her fists in agreement.
Yan Ji returned to her own bedroom in the palace, tidied it up briefly, and left in a hurry. Taking only a few of Huaxu's female killers, they rushed eastward. When Han Bing and others received the report and learned that Yan Ji had left Bianliang East in a hurry, they felt baffled, but they quickly put the matter behind them.
His eyes turned to Dali. Shi Liancheng stood outside the camp, waiting anxiously. After a while, I saw a carriage being escorted by dozens of soldiers. I couldn't help but feel very happy and hurriedly greeted it. The team stopped, the car curtain opened, and a pretty little maid came out first. Seeing Shi Liancheng, he smiled and said: "General, your wife must be anxiously waiting for you!"
Shi Liancheng laughed and nodded: "That's true." At this time, a young woman came out of the carriage and shouted at the maid: "Little girl, you are talking nonsense again!" The maid stuck out her tongue and jumped out of the carriage. , helped the young woman down. This young woman has a pretty face and graceful figure. She is none other than Shi Liancheng's wife Yulan.
Yu Lan looked at Shi Liancheng, her beautiful eyes full of affection. Shi Liancheng also stared at Yulan blankly. This tough man actually showed a gentle expression. The maid looked at the madam and then at the general, pursed her lips and smiled, and said teasingly: "General, madam, please stop looking. You can take a good look at it later."
Yu Lan was so embarrassed that she glared at the maid. Shi Liancheng was filled with pride and burst into laughter.
Yulan suddenly remembered something and said to Wu Song: "Husband, on the way here, the slave family rescued a woman in distress." Shi Liancheng smiled, but did not take this matter to heart.
Yulan shouted to the carriage: "Come out. Don't be afraid." Shi Liancheng looked at the carriage, curious to see what kind of person Yulan had saved. I saw the side face slowly opened, and a woman wearing floral cloth came out. Shi Liancheng couldn't help but be stunned. Because the woman in front of me has a very good appearance, her face is as delicate as a flower, delicate and timid, and she has a look that makes me feel pity for her. She is much more outstanding than Magnolia. However, Shi Liancheng was a tough-minded man. Although I felt pity for this girl who was so delicate and cute, I was not moved at all and quickly looked away. In this man's eyes, Yu Lan is the only one who can make him fall in love.
Yu Lan pointed at Shi Liancheng and said, "This is my husband, the Ming Dynasty General."
The woman quickly kowtowed to Shi Liancheng and said, "My servant Xia Lan pays my respects to the general!"
Shi Liancheng nodded and asked Yulan: "Where is this woman's family?" Yulan said: "The slave family is about to tell her husband about this matter. Xialan's family members have been killed, and she is alone and helpless. Damn, I want to take her in.”
Shi Liancheng smiled and said: "It's up to you. Anyway, after you come, the family will still need a few maids and servants, so let her be your maid."
Xia Lan looked at Shi Liancheng secretly, with a strange look in her eyes.
Shi Liancheng led Yulan into the mansion, and the others followed carrying large and small boxes of luggage. At this time, a soldier hurried in and caught up with Shi Liancheng. He held an official document in both hands and said: "General, there is a routine military report." Shi Liancheng's heart moved, he took the military report, turned to Yulan and said : "Magnolia, go to the backyard by yourself. I'll come see you later." Yulan nodded gently. Xia Lan came up, supported Yu Lan and went back, while the others followed the mistress.
Shi Liancheng opened the military newspaper and read it, with a look of joy on his face and said excitedly: "Great! I knew that big brother would be able to succeed immediately!" It turned out that this routine military newspaper reported about Kyushu The battle happened several days ago, but the news didn't reach Dali until now.
His eyes turned to Kumamoto.
Shi Liancheng has issued an order to prepare to divide his forces to attack Saeki and Fukuoka at the same time. Shi Liancheng will lead 10,000 troops to attack Fukuoka, while Liu Zhiliang will lead 20,000 troops to attack Saeki. As long as these two places are captured, the entire Jiuzhou will be under Yan Yun's control.
However, just before the army set off, the scouts reported bad news. Violent resistance occurred in many villages and towns in the controlled area. Local people organized to attack the incoming army. Fighting occurred almost every moment, and through Many of the roads and bridges that often lead to Fukuoka and Saeki have been damaged and are now impassable.
Liu Zhiliang frowned and said with some surprise: "The enemy is not in chaos even though they are defeated, but they still think of destroying roads and bridges."
Yang Peng smiled and said: "It seems that we have underestimated them. Now we can only march forward and rebuild the bridge at the same time."
The scout said: "Your Majesty, according to what my people discovered, it was not the Japanese army that destroyed the roads and bridges, but the common people."
Yang Peng was greatly surprised and asked, "Are all Japanese people so patriotic?"
The scout said: "My people have captured a few people, please ask your Majesty for questioning." Chen Xiao said: "Bring them up." The scout agreed and shouted outside: "Bring the prisoners up!" Then there were footsteps outside. There was a murmur of noise, and three short, dull-looking Japanese people were brought in. When the three of them saw the people in the hall, their faces showed a look of horror. Then the look of horror disappeared, and each of them started howling crazily. The Japanese's unique shout was very harsh, and translated into Chinese it was: Long Live the Emperor.
Yang Peng was greatly annoyed and shouted: "Shut up!"
When the sergeant who was escorting three Japanese civilians heard Chen Xiao's words, he immediately raised his scabbard and smashed it down hard on the heads and backs of the three people. The three people screamed and fell to the ground. , but he kept shouting "long live the emperor", which seemed crazy and annoying.
Yang Peng said coldly: "Drag these three guys down and chop them down." Liu Zhiliang said quickly: "Brother, please wait a moment." Yang Peng looked at Liu Zhiliang, and Liu Zhiliang said: "Let me talk to them. Talk." Yang Peng felt that it was in vain, but he nodded anyway.
Seeing that the three of them were still shouting long live the emperor, Liu Zhiliang raised his voice and said: "You can live, and we can let you go. But if you still yell like this, we will have to execute you on the spot!" The translator next to him immediately translated these words into Japanese. The three guys stopped shouting immediately, and their crazy expressions just now turned into extremely fearful and wretched expressions. Yang Peng was very surprised when he saw the changes in the expressions of the three of them.
Liu Zhiliang said: "Under our rule, Yan Yun, you no longer need to be slaves of the Ming Dynasty, and you no longer need to endure the exploitation of the Ming Dynasty. You can still have your own land and your own house. Why do you want to resist? That emperor of yours He has never cared about your life or death, why do you have to sacrifice your life for him?" The translator translated this sentence.
The faces of the three Japanese showed surprise, and the one in the middle muttered a few words. The translator said: "He said that the chief executive was lying. He said that His Highness the Crown Prince told them that the Han people are very cruel. The Han people are here to take revenge. The Han people will kill all men, old people and children, and treat young women as Take back the loot. If you don't resist, you will die. Only by resisting can you get a way out."
Yang Peng looked at the three Japanese people and saw that they were nodding and talking to Liu Zhiliang. They had completely lost their previous crazy look and looked very obedient and humble.
Liu Zhiliang ordered three Japanese people to be taken down. The three Japanese people bowed frequently and were led down by two sergeants.
Liu Zhiliang turned around and said to Yang Peng: "Brother, they were all deceived by the Japanese prince and local celebrities!"
Liu Zhiliang said: "The prince of Japan and the local daimyo told the people of Jiuzhou that we were here to take revenge and would kill all the men, old people and children, and snatch away all the young women. Therefore, the people in many places, especially those who had previously hid, The people who entered the mountains were very scared, they thought there was no way out, and they just felt that instead of being caught and brutally killed by us, it would be better to fight for their lives!"
Yang Peng asked: "What did you say to them later? Why are they so respectful to you?"
Liu Zhiliang said: "I told them that we will not kill them. Instead, we will help them deal with the daimyo. We can help civilians like them get land and houses! The reason why their princes and their daimyo lied to them is because they are afraid of losing their hands. land and houses, so I deceived them to die!" He smiled and said, "They were very angry after hearing what I said." Yang Peng laughed and joked: "Zhiliang, I didn't expect you to do the same. Liar!" Liu Zhiliang said with a smile: "Actually, it can't be said to be a lie. Isn't that what the Japanese prince and those famous Japanese people have in mind?" Then he frowned, "But the people are still a little doubtful."
Yang Peng smiled and said: "This is easy to handle. From now on we will start to implement the land policy, seize the land and property from the daimyo, and then distribute it to the poor." Liu Zhiliang nodded and said: "Since this kind of policy has been implemented in Tubo and other places It's very effective, and it should be very effective here." Then he frowned, "But where do we have time to do this now!"
Yang Peng waved his hand, "For now, the land policy is the top priority. We are not in a hurry to attack the enemy at this time. Let's implement the land policy in our control area first." Liu Zhiliang asked: "Then Has the attack plan been cancelled?" Yang Peng nodded, "Cancelled. Now turn your attention to implementing the land policy and make sure to implement it in the shortest possible time." Liu Zhiliang clasped his fists in agreement and smiled: "I didn't expect it. I will actually start working as a civil servant one day."
At the same time, in the Fukuoka Palace, Yonghito was listening to reports from his subordinates: "... The resistance movement of the people in various places is in full swing. Many roads have been destroyed, almost all bridges have been burned, and many villages have launched attacks on the enemy. Although many failed, the containment of the enemy should be very huge! They also hid all the food. Now it is absolutely impossible for the enemy to obtain food from the civilians!" Yongren said excitedly: "As expected of the people of the Yamato nation, you have done a great job!" Then he frowned and said, "I just don't know how much of a containment effect this will have on the enemy."
Soon after, Yongren received the latest report saying that the Ming army had canceled its attack plan and that the army was attacking from all directions to wipe out the resistance in the controlled area. Yongren was pleasantly surprised and felt that his plan was successful. He incited the people to resist and successfully contained the enemy. There was now enough time for him to bring reinforcements to Fukuoka.
At this moment, news came from Shimazu Shigehao that he had successfully ambushed the enemy's transport fleet, completely destroyed it, and killed countless enemies. Yonghito was even more happy and immediately issued an edict to commend Shimazu Shigehao.
After Shimazu Shigehao succeeded in the attack, his confidence doubled. He hid in a bay and lurked, observing every move of the Ming navy, hoping to seize an opportunity to give the Ming people another heavy blow. Since the transport fleet was attacked, Wang Rong has sent a large number of speedboats to investigate the entire southern sea of Kyushu. However, this area of harbors and islands is densely populated and the terrain is very complex. The Ming army is not familiar with the local terrain, so it only feels like the enemy navy seems to be It disappeared out of thin air, and after searching for several days, no trace was found. Now the Ming Dynasty army has obviously given up the search. The main force of the Ming Dynasty navy has shrunk towards the mouth of Oyahaikou. It is obvious that they cannot search the Japanese navy and have given up.
Shimazu Shigehao hid in the dark, saw all the actions of the Ming army, and laughed secretly. Immediately, a clipper disguised as a fishing boat was dispatched to the sea to detect the movements of the Ming army and news about the Yanyun transport fleet. Shimazu Shigehao has made up his mind. This time he will not only destroy the Ming Dynasty's transport fleet, but also seize as many materials as possible transported by the transport fleet.
Huangtian paid off. Soon after, Shimazu Shigehao received a report from a sentinel ship, saying that he had discovered a huge transport fleet coming from the southwest, and the distance was not very far. Shimazu Shigehao was very excited and immediately ordered all warships to prepare for attack. After nightfall that day, Shimazu Shigehao led all naval warships to leave the harbor where he had been hiding for several days.
In the early hours of the morning, dawn broke in the east, and countless black spots appeared on the southwest sea. Shimazu Shigehao saw it from the observation deck. He was very excited and shouted urgently: "Go at full speed!" The orders were passed on one after another. The Japanese warship raised all the sails, and the sails were full of wind. With the warship Break the waves and move forward.
At this moment, the fleet in the distance suddenly turned and headed east. Shimazu Shigehao raised his eyebrows and said loudly: "They want to run away, don't let them run away!" The Japanese warship turned and chased after them. The two sides chased and fled towards the island. Since the transport fleet carried heavy cargo and was not as fast as the warships, the distance between the two sides gradually narrowed.
The Japanese saw the transport fleet fleeing in panic into the sea between the islands, and rushed in to catch up. Because Shimadzu Shigehao promised before the war that anyone only had to hand over half of the money and materials looted, and the rest would be his own, so everyone was particularly motivated. In the eyes of the Japanese, the transport ships escaping in front were clearly fat lambs, just waiting to be slaughtered by them.
The Japanese warships rushed into the waters between the islands in a chaotic manner, their eyes only staring at the getting closer and closer 'Lamb' in front of them. Many people could not help but swallow their saliva, and their eyes were full of excitement.
Boom boom boom... The huge roar sounded like a thunderbolt from the blue, and the Japanese who were about to rob the lamb were all startled. Before he could react, he could only feel the water column on the surrounding sea soaring into the sky, and the warship he was in was overturned, masts broken, and sawdust flying everywhere; a Japanese man was still standing on the deck in a daze, and a cannonball roared towards him, hitting his head, his head. It exploded immediately, and the headless corpse fell into the sea; the side strings of multiple warships were hit continuously by the shells, and the boss's hole was opened on one side. The sea water rushed in, and the warship capsized in an instant, and the Japanese on board The sailors screamed and jumped into the sea.
After a round of bombardment, the Japanese had just recovered from their shock and saw that the islands on both sides were covered with cannons. No matter how stupid the Japanese are, they still understand what's going on when they see such a scene? Shimazu Shigehao turned pale and shouted: "No, we've been ambushed!" He turned around and shouted at his men: "Quickly pass the order, turn the bow around, and rush out! Rush out!" His men hurriedly agreed and ordered the messenger to pass on the order. . After receiving the order, all the ships turned around in a panic, and the scene was chaotic. At this moment, the second round of Yanyun artillery bombardment came. With the earth-shaking loud noise, the entire sea seemed to be boiling. Many Japanese sailors were shaken into the water by the power of the shells, and warships were beaten thousands of times. It was riddled with holes, and warships sank into the water amidst debris flying in the sky.
The Japanese warships, as long as they could move, fled. Some warships were so panicked that they collided heavily with each other. The sailors who fell into the water swam desperately for help, but their companions on the warships only focused on escaping for their own lives. No one wanted to save them. The pack of wolves that originally wanted to hunt lambs seemed to have turned into lambs themselves.
There was constant sound of artillery on the island, shells whizzing and flying over the sea, the water was boiling, and Japanese warships were constantly being sunk, but most of the warships still rushed out of the archipelago area.
Seeing that the Japanese soldiers had escaped from the waters of the archipelago, they felt as if they had escaped and ascended to heaven, and their faces could not help but show joy. However, as soon as the smile appeared on his face, it froze. They suddenly saw Ming Dynasty's cruisers lined up, waiting for them!
There was a chorus of exclamations, and the Japanese officers and soldiers were as panicked as if they were something. Seeing that there was no way to escape, Shimazu Shigehao became desperate and ordered all warships to charge in full force! The Japanese especially like to give beautiful names to war operations, and this moment is no exception.
Seeing that there was no way to escape, all the Japanese became furious and rushed towards the Yanyun warship array in front of them with their boats. Their beast-like roars resounded across the sea and sky.
Boom, boom, boom... I heard the thunder rolling in front, and saw a cloud-like white smoke rising in front. Almost at the same time, a sharp whistling sound came from the ears, the water column on the sea rose into the sky, and the warships were blown up, causing sawdust to fly everywhere. The Japanese who were completely crazy didn't care about anything, howling hysterically, and just drove their boats towards Yanyun's ship formation. The Japanese boats that could still fire fired a few sporadic counterattacks, but the shells had not yet reached Yanyun. The boat array fell into the water. The cruisers of the Ming Army blew up a storm of shells, and the Japanese warships continued to approach, and at the same time, the losses became heavier and heavier. When the distance between the two sides was only more than a hundred steps, the Japanese had already lost most of their warships. Their crazy emotions had been wiped out by the powerful artillery fire of their opponents, and everyone showed great fear. .
The Japanese did not dare to rush towards the Ming Dynasty ship formation anymore. They turned their boats around and fled in all directions, panicking as if they had seen a flock of wolves and sheep.
The Ming Dynasty's artillery fire stopped bombarding, and ballista warships and fast boats attacked to intercept the fleeing enemy warships. Sporadic battles occurred from time to time, and the remaining Japanese warships surrendered to the Ming army.
What happened after all, let’s see what happens next.
