Wajima Kyoto.
In the headquarters of the Muromachi shogunate, everyone was listening attentively to Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, talking about how to deal with the Ming Dynasty.
"Since our alliance with Ming Dynasty is no longer possible, then we will just do the opposite."
"It would be better to form an alliance with the Southern Dynasty and then suddenly launch an attack on the Ming Dynasty's garrison in Shijian Kingdom."
"If everything goes well, I'm afraid it won't take long for Daming to be driven off the island to feed the fish."
"As far as I know, the Ming Dynasty's army on the Japanese island is less than 30,000 people, and they are all infantry, without cavalry."
"Although their firearms are very powerful, we also have firearms in Japan. Everyone knows how powerful they are. Even if they are powerful, what can they do to us?"
"Just in case, we can gather all the feudal towns around Ishimi Country to raise troops. Together with our Ashikaga family's army, there will be a hundred thousand troops."
"When the time comes, there is no way that a mere 30,000 Ming army can be our opponent."
"As long as there is no Ming Dynasty interfering in Japan, Emperor Daigo of the Southern Dynasties is really no match for us."
After saying this, everyone present couldn't help but take a breath.
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu actually chose to go to war with the Ming Dynasty. It was really unbelievable and daring.
Ashikaga Yoshiki was the first to stand up and object, saying:
"This is absolutely not possible."
"If we go to war with the Ming Dynasty and lose, it will be a disaster for the country."
"Even if you win by luck, it will only anger the Ming emperors and ministers."
"The Ming Dynasty's rapid occupation of Shijian State shows that the strength of the Ming Dynasty's navy has far exceeded that of the past."
"If the Ming Navy continues to invade our coastal areas, wouldn't we be able to sleep all night?"
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's face was calm and calm, and he explained:
"As far as I know, the previous Ming Dynasty never paid much attention to the ocean, let alone a navy."
"If you think about the warriors we sent out before, who were able to traverse the Ming Dynasty's waters, you will know that the Ming Dynasty's navy is very weak."
"The current navy must be newly built. If we can catch all the Ming army and this navy, I believe that Ming Dynasty will definitely not have the strength to send a second navy to invade our Japanese waters."
Suzuki Shigehide, as the envoy on the mission, also stood up and objected:
"Even if we defeat the Ming Dynasty, our strength will probably be severely damaged. Emperor Daigo of the Southern Dynasties will not let go of such a good opportunity."
"He is likely to take the opportunity to launch a violent attack on our country. By then, the army will be in the north. How should we deal with Emperor Daigo's attack?"
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu said confidently:
"If we were to attack the Ming Dynasty, we would send out propaganda and describe this action as a joint action between the Southern Dynasty and our army."
"If you write down the national and national interests on the proclamation and inform the lords, I believe Emperor Daigo of the Southern Dynasty would not be so unwise."
"If he really takes this opportunity to attack us, it will be a great opportunity for us."
"Using the interests of the country to alienate the name of Emperor Daigo, Emperor Daigo and even the members of the congregation will rebel against him."
Listening to Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's eloquent talk, everyone looked at each other, at a loss, and then everyone's eyes turned to Ashikaga Takauji.
At this moment, only Ashikaga Takauji, as the head of the family, is qualified to make a decision.
Ashikaga Takauji sat high on the main seat, the wrinkles on his face becoming more and more clear, as if he had lost a lot of energy.
Seeing everyone's expectant eyes, Ashikaga Takauji slowly said:
"In the past, the Yuan Dynasty was invincible and dominated the world. Countries such as Korea and the Southern Song Dynasty were all destroyed by the Yuan Dynasty."
"Kublai Khan wanted to strike while the iron was hot and sent an envoy here to make our Japanese island surrender to Dayuan."
"But it was flatly rejected by the Kamakura government. We, the people of Wajima, have been born and raised here for many generations and will never give up our homeland easily."
"Then the Great Yuan Dynasty ushered in three eastern expeditions, trying to destroy our Japanese island in one fell swoop."
"At that time, Dayuan's fleet was so majestic with its flags covering the sun and loud gongs and drums."
"But in the end, under the command of the Kamakura Shogunate, the people on the island united as one, and finally defeated Dai Yuan."
"A hundred years of peace on our Japanese island have been achieved. From then on, no Central Plains dynasty dared to come to our Japanese island to expedition."
"Now, the Ming Dynasty does not understand the destiny, and insists on going against heaven, becoming an enemy of our Japanese island, and wants to destroy our Japanese island community."
"On this occasion, we should follow the example of our forefathers and summon all the famous people from all over the world to fight against it together."
Everyone was shocked. It seemed that they were really going to fight against the Ming Dynasty this time.
But everyone present was unsure. After all, the Ming Dynasty and the Dayuan Dynasty were both behemoths.
At the beginning, Dayuan was unable to open up the situation on the Japanese island, which led to the failure of the success.
But now the Ming Dynasty has occupied Ishimi Country, opened up a situation in the northern part of Honshu Island, and has also formed an alliance with the Southern Dynasties, which is completely different.
In addition, during the Kamakura shogunate, Wajima was determined, so that Dai Yuan could be defeated.
Now the Ming Dynasty is making a comeback, but the Muromachi shogunate is facing enemies from both sides. It is really not a wise move to fight the Ming Dynasty.
After Ashikaga Takauji finished speaking, Ashikaga Yoshiki still stood up and objected, saying:
"Father, this method is too risky."
"Why can't we attack the Southern Dynasties and gain support from the Ming Dynasty to unify Japan?"
"Why take such a risk? If you make a mistake, you will be doomed. Please think twice, father."
Ashikaga Takauji's eyes shone brightly. When he saw Ashikaga Yoshihan's objection, he was not angry. Instead, he taught calmly:
"Emperor Daigo of the Southern Dynasties had a heart as high as the sky, a destiny as thin as paper, and a great ambition but little talent. He was not a monarch capable of achieving anything."
"But the Ming Dynasty in the north is fierce and sharp, ready to go south and invade our Japanese territory at any time."
"If it attacks the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Daigo may not necessarily send troops to rescue him. But if it is the other way around and attacks the Emperor Daigo, the Ming Dynasty will never let go of such an opportunity."
"Go down and prepare. Immediately secretly gather the army. Wait for my order and be ready to attack at any time."
"This time, if we eat the Ming Dynasty in one bite, everything will stop, and the Southern Dynasties will become ours sooner or later."
Ashikaga Takauji's thorough analysis completely convinced everyone. Ashikaga Yoshiaki stopped talking, but led people out of the hall and began to assemble the troops.
Ashikaga Takauji then said to Ashikaga Yoshimitsu:
"This trip to the Southern Dynasties is very important. You take Suzuki Shigehide with you to the south."
"We must convince Emperor Daigo that he does not need to send troops. He only needs to stand still and watch the fire from the other side."
"As long as we get half a month, otherwise Ming Dynasty will definitely be kicked out of the Japanese island by us."
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu finally became the chief envoy this time, and Suzuki Shigehide became his deputy envoy.
"Grandpa, don't worry. Even if your grandson is shattered to pieces, he will still fulfill grandpa's instructions."
Seeing that his grandson was so promising, Ashikaga Takauji was very pleased, nodded, and then allowed Ashikaga Yoshimitsu to leave and prepare to go to Yamato in the Southern Dynasties.
After everyone left one after another, the smile on Ashikaga Takauji's face quickly faded, and his brows knitted together, as if he had some unsolved sorrow.
Even though what he just said was impassioned, Ashikaga Takauji was still filled with worries when he faced the behemoth that was the Ming Dynasty.
The small and the large have been full of crises since ancient times. If you are not careful, you may lose everything.
The current Ashikaga family is in this situation.
After learning that there was no hope of forming an alliance with the Ming Dynasty, Ashikaga Takauji had to make such a difficult decision.
Because in his opinion, going south to attack the Southern Dynasty was simply asking for death, and would even end up being buried with him along with the Japanese island.
When that time comes, the country will be subjugated and the species will be destroyed. Not only will the Ashikaga family be wiped out, but even Emperor Daigo of the Southern Dynasty will not escape death.
Thinking of this, Ashikaga Takauji couldn't help but sigh, and his eyes gradually turned to the north, hoping that the next plan would go well.
