City Lord's Mansion.
It is said to be the City Lord's Mansion, but it still looks shabby. However, the densely planted bamboo forest in the mansion adds some exotic charm to this simple City Lord's Mansion.
Xu Da Lanyu and Li Jin were sitting together and discussing how to talk to the envoys from the Southern and Northern Dynasties of Japan.
"County Magistrate Li, you know a lot about Japanese islands. How do you think we should deal with these two waves of envoys?"
Xu Da sat on the main seat and looked at Li Jin on his left, wanting to ask Li Jin for his advice.
"Commander Xu, now the Southern Dynasty is stronger and its territory far exceeds that of the North. Moreover, Emperor Daigo holds the three sacred weapons of Japan, which seems to be more popular."
Li Jin briefly analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, and then asked:
"In addition, the Northern Dynasty was attacked by our navy and lost the Kingdom of Shijian. Its strength was further weakened, and the gap with the Southern Dynasty became wider and wider."
"Who does the commander think we should help?"
Xu Da hadn't spoken yet, but Lan Yu next to him answered directly:
"Of course I'm helping Bei Chao."
"The Southern Dynasty is already so powerful. If we help the Southern Dynasty attack the Northern Dynasty again, the Northern Dynasty will be finished sooner or later."
"We, the Ming Dynasty, are here just to profit from the chaos. If the Japanese islands are unified, then what reason does our Ming Dynasty have to stay on the Japanese islands?"
"Besides, the art of war is as follows: unite the weak to resist the strong. Now only by supporting the Northern Dynasties can we continue to maintain the balance of Japan."
Xu Da nodded and said that there was nothing wrong with what Lan Yu said. In this situation, we should still help the Northern Dynasty and continue to maintain a balance, so that the Ming Dynasty can exploit both sides and exploit benefits.
But Li Jin shook his head and said:
"No, we should continue to support the Southern North Korea and suppress the Northern North Korea."
Li Jin's unconventional words directly surprised Xu Da and the two of them, and they all looked sideways and looked at Li Jin without knowing why.
"What's the explanation? Didn't we agree before coming here that we would help the Northern Dynasty, attack the Southern Dynasty of Japan, make Japan fall into pieces, and dismember the entire Japan?"
"This time, that time."
Li Jin slowly explained:
"Commander Xu, General Lan, what do you think of the combat effectiveness of the Japanese army?"
Lan Yu had fought against the Japanese army, so he naturally knew it best. After thinking for a moment, he said:
"The Japanese army is full of courage and courage, but its equipment is extremely crude and its array is scattered, just like farmers."
"Just like the Japanese pirates on our seaside, they were ferocious, but as an army, these Japanese pirates were still a little unsatisfied when faced with an organized army."
Li Jin nodded in agreement and said:
"The people of the Japanese island have been at war all year round, and they have been baptized by extreme religions. It is reasonable that their folk customs are fierce."
"But it is undeniable that such a fierce character will only die under the fire of our Ming Navy."
"Before coming to Japan, I admitted that I overestimated these Japanese troops, so I thought of supporting the Northern Dynasty, weakening the South Dynasty, and ultimately dismembering Japan."
"But now that we have a preliminary understanding of the Japanese army's strength, we don't need to be so conservative."
"We should speed up the pace to destroy the Northern Dynasty first, then raid the Southern Dynasty, and finally incorporate the entire Japanese island into the territory of the Ming Dynasty."
"At that time, the entire Jinshan Silver Mine on the Japanese island will be in the possession of our Ming Dynasty."
"I believe that the Emperor will never object to this plan for the sake of the Emperor. We can even ask for reinforcements from the Emperor."
"The people of the Japanese island live like savages and drink blood. They are ferocious in temperament. Coupled with evil religion, these people's thoughts will be very extreme."
"The Japanese imperial court even specially sent samurai ronin to enter our Ming Dynasty waters, invade our Ming Dynasty waters, and massacre the people of our Ming Dynasty."
"This kind of country and this kind of nation have no right to live in this world."
"By destroying this country, we are eliminating harm for the people, avenging the people of the Ming Dynasty, and even more so that the future of the Ming Dynasty will no longer be harmed by this kind of country."
"Think about it, two generals. The great achievement of destroying the country is just around the corner. If you don't take it from God, you will be blamed for it."
After Li Jin's analysis, Xu Da and Lan Yu's performances were completely different.
Xu Da looked calm, as if he had no interest in the so-called destruction of the country.
But Lan Yu had a fiery face and bright eyes, as if she had seen her future glory.
But it is obvious that Lan Yu cannot make the decision in this kind of matter. Even Xu Da cannot make the decision.
"We still need to ask the emperor for instructions on this matter."
"This matter can only be implemented if the emperor agrees."
"Of course, then please ask Marshal Xu to report truthfully and explain clearly to the emperor the situation on the Japanese island and the combat power of the Japanese army one by one, so as not to mislead the emperor."
Li Jin also agreed to ask Zhu Yuanzhang for instructions, but based on Li Jin's understanding of Zhu Yuanzhang.
Such a grand event, coupled with the fact that Japan can be destroyed without any effort, occupying Japan's rich mineral resources, as well as territory and population slaves, I'm afraid Zhu Yuanzhang will wake up from his dream with laughter.
"We will wait for the emperor's reply on this matter, but for the envoys of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, you can cancel it first."
Xu Da decided to let Li Jin contact the envoys from the Northern and Southern Dynasties of Japan.
"Let's test the details of the two. If we can win more benefits for Ming Dynasty, it would be better."
Li Jin had no objection, and then the three of them discussed some suggestions about Iwami Castle. When they unanimously decided to start the renovation of Iwami Castle, Li Jin Shiran left the living room and prepared to go to the post house to meet Wajima. messenger.
...
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu followed his envoy, traveled day and night, and finally arrived at Iwami Castle on the third day after the fall of Iwami Kingdom.
This time heading north, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu hoped to observe how strong the Ming Dynasty's army was in terms of combat effectiveness.
Unfortunately, to his disappointment, during the three or four days he arrived here, he could only spend time in the post house every day and was not allowed to go out at all.
Let alone see the military appearance of the Ming army, you can't even enter the city to see the current scene of Shijian City.
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu found Suzuki Shigehide, the leader of the envoy group, hoping that he could ask to see the Ming generals, and at least allow them to move freely, otherwise they would be too passive if they continued like this.
Suzuki Shigehide did not agree to Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, but said lightly:
"Lord Yi Quan, we must get Ming's alliance this time."
"Yoshimitsu, this trip to Iwami is very important to us, so we don't want to cause unnecessary complications. Do you understand?"
After Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was warned by Suzuki Shigehide, he became more honest this time and quietly waited in the house for the call of the Ming general.
The boring waiting made the young man Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's patience almost exhausted. Just when Ashikaga Yoshimitsu thought that the Ming Dynasty had no intention of meeting them, someone finally informed them that the Ming Dynasty's envoy was coming and asked them to go and see them.
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was refreshed, quickly got up from the bed, and followed Suzuki Shigehide to the reception room of the inn, preparing to obtain Ming's alliance.
The two soon entered the living room and saw a young Ming Dynasty official sitting on the main seat, looking at them with a smile.
"Greetings, my lord."
Suzuki Shigehide did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly knelt down and saluted Li, followed by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu.
"No courtesy, please sit down."
Li Jin smiled and looked very kind, but Ashikaga Yoshimitsu always felt that Li Jin's smile was a little creepy and made his hair stand on end.
"I wonder why you two came to Shijian City this time?"
Li Jin got straight to the point, and Suzuki Shigehide replied:
"Da Ming had some misunderstandings about our dynasty before. This time he came here to clear up the misunderstanding."
"Misunderstand?"
Li Jin's smile did not change and he asked:
"What's the misunderstanding?"
Suzuki Shigehide slowly took out a piece of memorandum against thieves from his arms, spread it on the table, and said:
"The last envoy to the Ming Dynasty was sent by our dynasty, and this appeal against thieves was also reached between our dynasty and the Ming Dynasty."
"I don't understand why the Ming Dynasty's army, which came from afar, would attack our country's territory instead of helping our country put down the rebellion?"
