Saga Xiyou said: "I want to be a Ming Dynasty!" He glanced at his father and said, "Father, I think there is no future in staying in Japan. Our Saga family is based in Kyushu, and Kyoto is not our hometown. It’s very difficult for outsiders to gain a foothold. Even if they are able to gain a foothold in the end, it will only depend on the faces of local celebrities. It’s not a good life to be dependent on others!”
Master Saga sighed, "You are right. But what can be done about this? We are still doing well. Most of our property has been brought out. Although we have to rely on others, the noble life of a daimyo family is not There will be no change at all. Unlike some Kyushu daimyo, only people escape and when they arrive in Kyoto, everyone despises them and live a life that is worse than even the local civilians. That would be miserable!"
Saga Xiyou said: "The prince of the Japanese Kingdom had previously learned that the Ming army was about to invade, so he assembled hundreds of thousands of troops and set up a large formation on Kyushu Island in an attempt to annihilate the opponent in one fell swoop. However, although the opponent only had 30,000 or 40,000 troops, they were Lien Zhan and Lianjie were invincible, hundreds of thousands of troops were wiped out, and Kyushu was annexed by the Ming Dynasty in an instant! The battle of Kyushu is like this, if the Ming army attacks our country, can we withstand it?" Master Saga's expression changed. No words were spoken.
Saga Nozomi snorted and said, "Although I don't know anything about military affairs, I also know that the Ming Dynasty has millions of soldiers and endless back-up. I heard that the most elite army of the Ming Dynasty is the Directly Affiliated Army and the Black Armor Army, and it is not these troops that attack Kyushu. . If in the future the Ming Emperor attacks Honshu with 100,000 direct troops, what will the Japanese do?" Master Saga showed a worried look.
Saga Nozomi sneered and said: "I think the Japanese will only be defeated more miserably than in the Battle of Kyushu. If Honshu is lost, the four countries will definitely not be able to protect it. Where else can the Japanese escape? Hokkaido? Honshu will be lost. Is it possible that Hokkaido can still resist stubbornly? Father, if we follow the Japanese, our final end will be very miserable!"
Master Saga glanced at his daughter, frowned and asked, "Are you going to Daming again? Didn't I tell you, we can't go there!" Then he looked around, lowered his voice and said, "There is something You don’t know yet. We have a way out. Not long ago, our navy finally found the New World in the southeast. It is a new world inhabited by only a few primitive people. It is so vast! Now His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the court ministers are secretly Move the people and daimyo to the New World. As long as we get to the New World, everything will be fine. Even if the four islands of Honshu sink, it doesn't matter."
Saga Nozomi snorted coldly, "You have even lost your old nest, can you really live a happy life in the new world? This is just self-deception!" Master Saga said displeased: "Nozomi!"
"Father, you should know that everything I said is correct, but I still have illusions about the Japanese and am unwilling to admit it!" Master Saga was very depressed.
Saga Xiyou said excitedly: "I hadn't thought about how to surrender to the Ming Dynasty. After hearing what my father said about this matter, I already had an idea." Master Saga was stunned for a moment, and then his expression changed. He shouted: "You, you want to tell the truth?"
Saga Xiyou nodded, "That's it. I'm going to the Ming Dynasty secretly. I won't attract anyone's attention when I go alone. I'm going to see His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty and tell him about the discovery of the new world by the Japanese. According to the Ming Dynasty According to the law, anyone who has made great contributions will be rewarded according to his merits. Since I have made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty, His Majesty the Ming Emperor must reward me. So I asked the Ming Emperor to give us a title of Ming nobles, and then sent a ship Pick us up.”
Master Saga couldn't help but feel excited, feeling that his daughter's idea seemed very feasible. The rewards for meritorious deeds in the Ming Dynasty are known all over the world. No matter who you are, as long as you have made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty, you will be awarded a title and become a respected noble of the Ming Dynasty. That is naturally far better than the name of Japan! Moreover, the Ming Dynasty never allowed outsiders to bully its own subjects. For example, the war against Bagan was largely caused by the Bagan court's persecution of the local Han people. As a result, the country was destroyed, and the whereabouts of the King of Bagan are still unknown. If he had made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty would definitely send elites to pick up his family, and the information that the Japanese discovered the new world should be shocking and valuable enough to the Ming Dynasty. In an instant, Master Saga had so many thoughts passing through his mind.
Seeing that her father had no objection, Saga Nozomi said, "Father, I plan to secretly go to Kyushu tomorrow, and then go to Daming."
Master Saga frowned and said, "Your idea is good, but it's not easy to travel to Ming Dynasty secretly!"
Saga Nozomi said: "I have already thought about it. My father can secretly buy a fishing boat, and then send a few absolutely reliable retainers to follow me. We will pretend to be fishermen and go to sea without attracting anyone's attention." Saga The Master nodded thoughtfully, and then said: "Yes, yes, but why do you want to go? I'll just send a reliable person there!" Nozomi Saga shook his head, "No, I have to go. Because. I once got along with the Ming Emperor. If I go, I should be able to meet the Ming Emperor, but it is impossible for others."
Master Saga chuckled, and then said contemptuously: "The Kimura family are so arrogant! They are just rural landlords. Compared with the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, they are nothing but dust and shit! The man our Xiyou is looking for is the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty! "
Saga Xiyou couldn't help but blush, and said quickly: "Father, it's not what you think!"
Master Saga smiled and said: "Why is it not what I thought? The Emperor of Ming Dynasty can get along with you for a period of time, so he obviously favors you. My daughter, work harder and strive to become the Princess of Ming Dynasty to let those who look down on us Go ahead and get jealous!" Saga Nozomi sighed quietly and said, "He just pities me! I heard that all the imperial concubines of the Ming Dynasty are all the most beautiful women in the country, and he will not fall in love with me!" Saga Nozomi sighed. Master He's eyes widened, "Nonsense, our Zuohe family's Xiyou is no worse than any other woman!" Saga Xiyou's face turned red, her beautiful eyes rolled, and she didn't know what she thought of.
The focus shifted to Hangzhou.
Yang Peng was wandering boredly in the harem garden when the guards suddenly came to report that Commander Wang Rong had arrived. Yang Peng looked towards the door of the garden, and sure enough he saw Wang Rong in military uniform walking towards this side, and couldn't help but smile.
Wang Rong came straight to Yang Peng, looked at Yang Peng, clasped her fists and said, "General, I will pay homage to Your Majesty!"
Yang Peng smiled and said: "What are you doing with all these gifts? Do you have anything to do with me?"
Wang Rong rolled her eyes at Yang Peng and said angrily: "Can't I come to you if I have nothing to do?" Yang Peng chuckled and said: "Of course I can come!" He glanced at Wang Rong and said with emotion: "For such a long time, we have all I couldn't talk properly!" Wang Rong gave Yang Peng a miserable look, and Yang Peng's heart melted. He subconsciously stretched out his hands and held Wang Rong's delicate hands. Wang Rong was startled and looked around hurriedly.
Yang Peng smiled and said: "What are you doing? Like a thief?"
Wang Rong asked: "Where is the empress?" Yang Peng teased: "You came to steal her husband, are you afraid of being caught and raped by her?" Wang Rong said angrily: "It's obviously you who seduced me!" Yang Peng laughed, nodded and said: " Yes, yes, I seduced you!" Wang Rong smiled and said: "You are so glib, it seems that the empress must be gone. Where did the empress go?" Yang Peng said: "She went to Huaxu headquarters, maybe she will arrive We can't come back until night, we still have a lot of time!" Wang Rong looked at Yang Peng excitedly and said, "Then let's not waste time!" Then she pulled Yang Peng and ran towards the palace bedroom.
Wang Rong pulled Yang Peng and ran to the bedroom, but suddenly stopped, and then she took Yang Peng and ran towards the utility room next to the bedroom. Yang Peng was surprised when he saw this. He didn't understand why women liked those dark places.
The two came to the utility room. Wang Rong threw Yang Peng to the ground and then rode on his thigh. The two people's eyes were entangled, and their expressions were filled with lust. Wang Rong raised her hands to take off her armor. Yang Peng suddenly raised his right hand and held Wang Rong's delicate hand, saying, "Just wearing the armor!" Wang Rong smiled sweetly, leaned down and kissed Yang Peng's lips. Yang Peng hugged Wang Rong, who was wearing an armored robe, and was extremely excited. The temptation of this uniform was extremely attractive to any man.
…
Yan Ji came back from outside and didn't find Yang Peng in the study, so she went to the garden, but she didn't see Yang Peng either. So I asked the palace maids. Several of the palace ladies turned red and hesitated, unable to explain. Yan Ji immediately realized something and questioned the palace maid sternly. The palace ladies did not dare to hide it anymore and immediately told Yan Ji everything they knew. Yan Ji was both funny and angry, and immediately rushed into the utility room. I saw a graceful figure hurriedly ran away from the back door. Yan Ji rushed to catch up and shouted at the same time: "Don't run! Who are you?"
While they were chasing her, Yang Peng, who was only wearing a pair of underpants, jumped out from the side, hugged her, and said with a smile: "Okay! You have scared people away, and you still want to chase them to the ends of the earth?"
Yan Ji turned around and rolled her eyes at her lover, saying angrily: "What a greedy cat, cheating on his wife behind his back!"
Yang Peng said quickly: "She is actually my wife, but she has no title. She is not some wild woman!"
Yan Ji asked: "Is it Wang Rong?"
Yang Peng showed surprise, "How did you know?" Yan Ji rolled her eyes at her lover, raised her slender jade finger and poked her lover's chest, and said angrily: "I always see you two flirting with each other all the way back. Yes, don’t I understand yet?” Yang Peng laughed. Yan Ji said angrily: "Sister Wang Rong, it's true. Am I just such a jealous woman? Why are you hiding from me?"
"Empress!" Wang Rong's voice came from the back door. Yan Ji followed the sound and saw Wang Rong coming in. Wang Rong was wearing an armored battle robe, but the clothes under the armor had disappeared. Two beautiful white legs were exposed under the skirt. They looked particularly charming against the armor and cloak. Yan Ji, who was also a woman, couldn't help it. My heart skipped a beat. Turning around, you rolled your eyes at your lover, as if to say, another good woman has been deceived by you. Yang Peng smiled and shrugged.
Yan Ji walked up to Wang Rong, took Wang Rong's delicate hand, and said, "Sister, let's go to the room to talk and ignore this hateful man!" After saying that, she took Wang Rong's delicate hand and left. Wang Rong turned around and glanced at Yang Peng. Yang Peng shouted: "Hey, you just ignore me? I'm your husband!" Yan Ji turned around and rolled her eyes at her lover, holding Wang Rong's delicate hand and leaving the utility room.
Yang Peng smiled, straightened his clothes, and left the utility room. I looked at the upstairs window where two beautiful figures were reflected in the distance, and I thought they must be talking about women's private things. It was better not to disturb them, so I left the palace and went to the city to wander around.
Yang Peng didn't like a large group of people surrounding him, so he came to the city with only a few followers. I saw that the city of Hangzhou has another kind of beauty compared to Bianliang. It is not as grand and majestic as Bianliang, but it has a gentle and graceful posture unique to Jiangnan water towns. There are small bridges and flowing water, weeping willows by the lake, pagodas and waterside pavilions. The streets are filled with folding fans, calligraphy and paintings full of literati atmosphere, and the voices of literati and poets singing wildly after drinking can be heard in the restaurants. However, Hangzhou is now one of the most important commercial hub cities in East Asia, and the atmosphere of commerce is also indispensable. People on the street gather like weavers and merchants. Various skin colors gather here, and voices with various accents mix into a wonderful song. movement. Today's Hangzhou is more prosperous and noisy than Lin'an, which was the temporary capital of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Yang Peng looked at this scene and was very happy, with a sense of accomplishment in his heart. Dangdang... A melodious bell sounded in the distance. Yang Peng couldn't help but look up and saw the distant mountains outside the city. The green hills stretched. The bell seemed to be coming from there. However, it was completely unclear whether there were temples or nunneries there. not see. The white clouds are lingering and the green mountains are faint. It seems like a fairyland there.
Yang Peng wandered around the street for a while and saw a teahouse not far away, so he walked in. When they came upstairs, they saw that 70% to 80% of the guests were already sitting upstairs, so they led a few guards to a more secluded location and sat down. The waiter immediately came over to greet him. Chen Xiao casually asked for a pot of fragrant tea and some snacks. The waiter responded and stepped back. After a while, he brought tea, water and snacks. After saying "take your time", he went to greet other guests.
Yang Peng and several guards started eating, drinking and chatting. At this moment, a tea guest was heard saying loudly: "If my left hand hadn't been disabled, I would have followed the army to fight! Such a life is the life a man should live!" Everyone couldn't help but follow the sound, and saw A man who is not tall nor very strong but has a strong look on his face is talking to his companions at the same table. I saw that his left sleeve was empty, and it was obvious that his left arm was no longer there. Thinking of what he just said, everyone couldn't help but be in awe. The man then said, "Since I was discharged from the army, I have nothing to do all day long, and I'm almost going to have a problem!"
A man at the same table smiled and said: "Brother Li, you are doing well now! The imperial court supports you, you can live a comfortable and stable life, and you don't have to work for a living. We are all very envious!" Another person at the table nodded in agreement.
Brother Li glared at the man and said angrily: "How can a man be satisfied with this kind of life! He should go to the battlefield and fight the enemy to live up to his manhood!" He glanced at the two men and said. : "You two, you two, should be serving as soldiers at your young age. How do you look like staying in your hometown all the time!"
A man said depressedly: "I think so too, Xiaojuan likes to be a soldier the most! But last time I applied, the military master looked down on me!" Another also said: "My body is even better Even if you are weak, you will not be chosen." Brother Li glared and said, "If you are weak, exercise. Who is born with a strong body?" The two men nodded in sympathy, and one of them begged to Brother Li. : "Brother Li, you are the big hero in our community. Come and train us two." Brother Li looked moved and nodded: "Okay, since you two have such thoughts, I will train you well. But you You must listen to my greetings, otherwise I will be merciless!" The two of them nodded together, picked up their teacups, and toasted Brother Li with tea instead of wine. Brother Li waved his hand and said: "If you want to drink, go to a restaurant. What's the point of drinking tea! Let's go!" After saying that, he stood up, took out a piece of broken silver and threw it on the table, then led the two boys down. .
As soon as the three people left, there was a discussion in the teahouse, and everyone expressed envy and admiration. However, there was a noise, which was made by an old scholar-looking man sitting not far from Yang Peng. The voice was very low, and only Yang Peng and others heard it: "Huh! The good world has been turned into this. ! How can the world last long if such a common man is in power! The rites will collapse and the music will be ruined! The rites will collapse and the music will be ruined!" Several guards frowned and were about to explode. Yang Peng waved his hand, indicating that they should ignore it. Yang Peng was not surprised by the voices that existed in the Confucian community. Confucianism had ruled China for thousands of years, but suddenly it lost its dominance. It fell from heaven to earth. Naturally, it was difficult to accept the dissatisfaction. If you want to complain, just complain. Let them do it, as long as it doesn't cause trouble.
"Your Majesty, big brother!" A woman's surprised voice suddenly came from beside Yang Peng. Yang Peng turned around and saw the face of a man who was even prettier than the woman and somewhat familiar. I couldn't help but be stunned, and then I remembered, isn't that the Hangzhou oiran Xiangrong that Shen Yuqiu brought earlier? I didn’t expect to meet her here!
Yang Peng smiled and said, "It's you."
Hua Xiangrong looked at Chen Xiao excitedly and said, "I didn't expect to meet my eldest brother here!"
Yang Peng chuckled and pointed to the seat next to him, "Sit down and talk." Several guards immediately left their seats and dispersed to the seats at the next table. Hua Xiangrong led the little maid dressed as a book boy to sit next to Yang Peng. down. The little maid looked at Yang Peng curiously with her big eyes.
Yang Peng glanced at the little maid and asked with a smile: "Little sister, why are you looking at me like this? Is there a flower on my face?"
The little maid thought this man was so interesting, she couldn't help but laugh and said: "There is no flowers on the young master's face. The maid is just looking to see if you have seen the young master?"
Yang Peng immediately became curious and asked: "Are there many young masters looking for your young lady?" The little maid nodded and said: "Yes!..." Hua Xiangrong shouted anxiously: "Don't be unreasonable!" The little maid still obeyed. Having never been scolded by a young lady before, I couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then looked like I was about to cry, looking extremely aggrieved. Hua Xiangrong couldn't help but feel soft, and said warmly: "My elder brother is so noble, it is really rude for you to talk to him like this, you know?" The little maid pursed her lips and nodded: "I know!"
Hua Xiangrong turned around and said to Yang Peng apologetically: "Brother, she has never seen the world. Please don't take offense at her rudeness!"
Yang Peng waved his hand, looked at the little maid and said with a smile: "Nothing strange, I think this little girl is straightforward, very cute, and she's just to my liking!"
Hua Xiangrong couldn't help but feel relieved.
Yang Peng looked at Hua Xiangrong and asked with a smile: "Why did Miss Hua come to the teahouse instead of staying in Huafang to deal with those young men?"
Hua Xiangrong glanced at Yang Peng with a strange expression, then lowered her head and whispered: "I have been living in the world of mortals. Although I am a bit beautiful, I am useless. My eldest brother naturally looks down on me!" Yang Peng was stunned for a moment, and then realized that what he just said had misunderstood her. In fact, Yang Peng didn't mean to look down on Hua Xiangrong at all, or he didn't mean to look down on the women in the brothel. Instead, he just thought that they were all pitiful people. Different from modern society, in this era, if a woman does not have a sad past, who would want to live by selling her body with a smile!
Yang Peng was about to explain, but the little maid said urgently: "Master, please don't look down on our lady. Our lady is also a pitiful person. She was originally Lord Hua's daughter, but it was only because Lord Hua offended Master Pang that she fell into this state. Such a situation! Our lady is very kind, she has adopted many orphans!" Then he pointed to his nose and said, "I am one of them."
Yang Peng felt a little surprised. He looked at Hua Xiangrong and couldn't help but feel admiration in his heart. Hua Xiangrong yelled at the little maid: "Don't talk too much in front of big brother!" The little maid pouted her mouth, looking aggrieved.
Yang Peng said: "I didn't expect Miss Hua to have such a kind heart. She is much more admirable than those many ladies of the world!" Then he picked up the tea cup and said: "I will offer tea to Miss Hua instead of wine!" Then he took a sip. Done. Hua Xiangrong felt flattered and said quickly: "How dare I be! Big brother, no, how can I call you big brother?" Yang Peng laughed, "What qualifications are you not qualified for? If you are willing, Just call me big brother and I will accept your girl!" Hua Xiangrong never dreamed that Yang Peng would recognize someone like herself as a girl, and looked at Yang Peng blankly. When he came back to his senses, he shook his head in shame and said: "No, no, I, I am a dirty brothel girl, I, I am not worthy!"
The little maid said unconvinced: "That's not true! The young lady is the best person!" Yang Peng said with a smile: "The young lady is right, you have a kind heart, and you are the best woman!"
What happened after all, let’s see what happens next.
