The imperial capital of Japan, Kyoto.
This is where the imperial capital of Japan is located.
In the past, Japan was a small place, with a barren country and uncivilized areas. Many places were slash-and-burn farming, and the organizational structure of the dynasty was completely absent.
In Japan, there are a group of barbarian mountain kings, each working in their own way, with each tribe occupying one side.
Three hundred years ago, Daqian merchants crossed the sea to Japan, allowing Japan to see the outside world.
The Japanese Abe family was the first to enter Daqian, and paid tribute to the Emperor of Daqian. He received the golden seal of the Japanese Nu King as a reward from the Emperor of Daqian, and has since become the Japanese Nu King recognized by Daqian.
The Abe family arranged for many international students to study in Daqian.
Generations of people traveled back and forth, bringing back advanced concepts, Confucianism, farming, smelting, court structure, etiquette, crown uniforms, etc., and the army was constantly strengthened, and Japan became what it is today.
Since then, the Abe family has unified Japan and controlled the entire Japanese islands.
In the palace.
Abe Yunxiao is wearing a dragon robe and is handling government affairs.
He always worked hard.
Generations of Japanese emperors have always had a dream, which is to get rid of Japan's current situation and establish a foothold in Japan, which has a vast land and abundant resources. Once Japan was used as a springboard to settle in Daqian, Japan would undergo fundamental changes.
However, none of our ancestors had a chance.
If Daqian is strong, Japan can only stay low and remain small.
Although Daqian had declined a bit before, it was still not someone that Japan could provoke.
By Abe Yunxiao's generation, everything had changed. Daqian had truly declined and was almost falling apart, which gave Abe Yunxiao hope.
There was a sound of footsteps, and an eunuch entered. He saluted respectfully and said, "His Majesty, the general and the prime minister come together to ask for an audience."
The general's name is Yasuo Yagyu. He is the helmsman of this generation of Yagyu family and an old man when Abe Yunxiao was the prince.
Whether it is Yagyu Po Qianjun or Yagyu Hakkei, they are all juniors of Yagyu Daizhou.
The prime minister's name is Miyamoto Shinsuke. He is the head of the Miyamoto family. He was once an adviser during the period of Prince Abe Yunxiao and now serves as the prime minister.
Both civil and military, he is Abe Yunxiao's right-hand man.
Abe Yunxiao ordered: "Please come in."
The eunuch went to inform, and after a while, he saw Miyamoto Shinsuke and Yagyu Daisu entering hand in hand.
Both of them looked solemn, and after standing still, they saluted together.
Abe Yunxiao said: "You guys came together, what's the matter?"
Miyamoto Shinsuke said slowly: "His Majesty the Emperor, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince led troops to help Zhao Gou, and the news came back."
As soon as Abe Yunxiao noticed Miyamoto Shinsuke's expression, he frowned and said, "Is it bad news?"
Miyamoto Shinsuke sighed again and replied: "Your Majesty the Emperor, it is indeed bad news. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was captured, Yagyu died in over a thousand troops, and the army that went to support Zhao Gou was completely wiped out. Not only that, Zhao Gou also died. Now, Yangzhou is under the control of Emperor Daqian."
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Abe Yunxiao's expression changed drastically.
His hands on the desk suddenly clenched, and his eyes became extremely angry.
The confrontation with Daqian in recent years has not gone smoothly.
The twin daughters Masako Abe and Keiko Abe became prisoners of Zhao Shan and were slept with by Zhao Shan. His general Yagyu Hakkei led his men to attack Dagan and was also killed. Now even his son has been captured, the loss is too great.
Abe Yunxiao took a deep breath to calm down.
After a long while, Abe Yunxiao came back to his senses, looked at Miyamoto Shinsuke and Yagyu Daizu, and said, "Our plan to make a big move failed. Now, what do you think we should do?"
Miyamoto Shinsuke said without hesitation: "His Majesty the Emperor, you have created a talented and strategic emperor, sweeping all directions, and the overall strength is getting stronger and stronger. It is not something we can compete with for the time being. Especially the capture of the crown prince puts us in a disadvantageous position. I suggest you change your strategy, focus on submissiveness, and lower the wariness of Emperor Daqian first."
"I second the proposal!"
Taizu Yagyu cupped his fists and saluted, "Your Majesty the Emperor, I also think it's time to adjust our strategy."
Abe Yunxiao suddenly raised his eyebrows.
There was no immediate reply.
In recent years, Japan has been the main offensive, taking the initiative. If the strategy is adjusted, it means taking the initiative to surrender.
Seeing that Abe Yunxiao was silent, Yagyu Daishou further said: "Your Majesty, we have been defeated repeatedly. If we continue to fight, the Crown Prince may die. At the same time, we do not have enough strength to go to war. I suggest that the Emperor be killed first. The prince will be replaced and the relationship with Daqian will be eased before considering the follow-up."
Abe Yunxiao gritted his teeth and said, "Do you want me to beg for mercy from Emperor Daqian?"
Shinsuke Miyamoto explained: "This is not asking for mercy, but a strategic submission. As the saying goes, if you want to take something, you must give it first. Only by submitting to Zhao Shan first can we have a future for Japan."
Daizu Yagyu added: "Everything is based on the interests of Japan."
Abe Yunxiao asked: "How to seek peace?"
Miyamoto Shinsuke had long been confident and said quickly: "I will personally go to Daqian as His Majesty's special envoy."
"We, Japan, once again surrendered to Daqian in order to gain the opportunity for Japan to relax. As a reciprocal condition, Zhao Shan wants to release the crown prince."
"After I return to the crown prince, I will go to Yelang Kingdom and other places to understand the local situation, and unite with other countries to fight against Daqian."
"We always adhere to one point: when the big branch is strong, we stay low and small, and are willing to stay dormant. Once the big branch declines, we will take advantage of the situation and rise up to swallow up the big branch."
Miyamoto Shinsuke said: "This is my suggestion."
Abe Yunxiao sighed: "It's a pity this opportunity. Before Zhao Shan's rise, we sent our troops into Daqian, and everything was fine. Now that Zhao Shan's new army has emerged, we have no chance."
Miyamoto Shinsuke said: "Zhao Gou was in Yangzhou before and blocked our entry. There is nothing we can do. Your Majesty, I will pack up immediately and prepare to set off for the big job."
Abe Yunxiao said: "Remember, we must not lose our Japanese national identity, and we must not lose the face of the Japanese people."
Miyamoto Shinsuke said confidently: "Please rest assured, His Majesty the Emperor, I will not act recklessly and will intimidate Zhao Shan first. If you go to sue for peace as soon as you open your mouth, you will be suppressed everywhere and looked down upon."
"If you tell Zhao Shan that the Yelang Kingdom is sending troops and wants to unite the countries around Daqian to attack together, and Japan is willing to help Daqian, Zhao Shan will naturally be happy."
"After Zhao Shan is happy, he will definitely release the crown prince."
"Suppress Zhao Shan first, and we will have the confidence to talk."
As the Prime Minister of Japan, Miyamoto Shinsuke has always been confident, and he also claims to be a wise man, so naturally he is not worried at all.
Abe Yunxiao praised: "Just go ahead and do it, I believe in you."
Yagyu Daishu said: "Your Majesty, you still have to be prepared for war. Once Zhao Shan is unwilling to truce and insists on attacking, we will fight Zhao Shan to the end."
Abe Yunxiao nodded and said: "Just rely on Zhao Shan? He has no such ability. Crossing the sea alone is a big problem. A small fleet can cross the river, but a small fleet cannot win. A large-scale army crossing the sea is too dangerous. .”
Yagyu Taizu said: "Your Majesty, we still have to take precautions before it happens."
Abe Yunxiao did not refuse, nodded and said: "That's okay, you can make arrangements."
"I accept your order!"
Yagyu Daizu also answered immediately.
Yasuo Yagyu and Miyamoto Shinsuke left the palace. Miyamoto Shinsuke first went back to Miyamoto's house, changed clothes, told his family, and arranged everything before leaving Kyoto with others and taking a boat from the sea to Dakan.
