"No, there is still the shogunate," the envoy said.
"The humble Ashikaga Takauji was originally just a low-level samurai. He relied on arrogance and subjugation to support the puppets of the royal family and gain power."
"Now, we have joined forces with Prince Huaira to press hard on us and other returning clan members. The situation between us and His Majesty the Emperor is getting increasingly difficult, so we have to turn to the Ming Dynasty for help." Speaking of the shogunate Ashikaga Takauji, Fujiwara Takanao had a look on his face. gnashing teeth.
Zhu Su asked, and then he learned that in the Japanese "Southern and Northern Dynasties", most of the Japanese ministers in the Southern Dynasty who were close to the Ming Dynasty, under the organization of the Fujiwara family, established an organization called "Gui Zongzhong", believing that the emperor should seek canonization by the Ming Dynasty. The vassal state that became the Ming Dynasty even directly attached itself to it as a vassal. This idea was naturally opposed by Prince Huairiang and the samurai daimyo who held military power. The two sides were at war with each other.
In addition, the Northern Dynasty has been prospering in recent years. Under the leadership of the shogun Ashikaga family, many warlords of the Southern Dynasty have been surrendered. It was about to force the Southern Dynasty and unify the Japanese country.
It was precisely because of such internal and external difficulties that the emperor of the Southern Dynasty became seriously ill and sought medical help from the Ming Dynasty.
"How are my monk Daoyan and Mr. Gao Qi from the Ming Dynasty doing in Japan now?" Zhu Su asked again.
"Master Gao Qi is now the teacher of His Majesty Emperor Changqing and has great influence in Japan." Fujiwara Takanao answered truthfully. "And Master Daoyan lost track of him when he first landed a few years ago."
"Some people say...he took refuge in the Ashikaga Shogunate..." Fujiwara Takanao said while carefully looking at Zhu Su's expression.
"Dedicate yourself to the shogunate?" Zhu Su was stunned. Could it be that monk Yao Guangxiao was still ambitious and was preparing to work with the shogunate of the Japanese country to complete the great cause of unifying the Japanese country?
After thinking about it again, I felt that my idea was really ridiculous: what kind of person Yao Guangxiao was, how could the tiny Japanese country be able to fulfill his huge ambitions.
If the shogunate Lao Shizi doesn't use Yao Guangxiao, that's all. But if you are brave enough to use it, it will definitely lead to the wolf entering the house and you will be tricked into losing your pants.
Thinking of this, Zhu Su stopped asking questions, but stood up and said goodbye to Ambassador Fujiwara. Fujiwara quickly leaned over and kowtowed respectfully in farewell. Along the way, Zhu Su, Mu Ying, and Lan Yu often came to look for him. They asked him circumstantial questions about the current situation of Japan, its mountains and rivers, geography, customs and other issues. Fujiwara Takanao was full of sincerity and told everything in detail. No hesitation.
Even the map of the Japanese capital near the capital was presented with both hands without reservation.
What's more, this man kept his attitude extremely low, and actually made friends with many generals along the way. Even Lan Yu would often drink with him when he had nothing to do.
"Xiao Wu, although this man looks sincere, he must be wary of others. We still don't believe everything he says." Mu Ying reminded.
"Yes, I know." Zhu Su nodded. "When we go to Japan, we can't trust anyone except Mr. Gao Qigao."
"But the Japanese court cannot do anything false. After meeting with Mr. Gao later, I will know it as soon as I ask. I don't think this person will be deceived."
"It's just idle time on this journey. We can also discuss this and make some preparations in advance."
"Yes." Mu Ying nodded. If he wanted to gain a foothold in Japan, he would have to make a fuss about this situation.
The group went all the way north and first arrived at Shuntian Mansion in Beiping. Outside the city, Xu Da has sent people to look after him here. Zhu Su met Xu Da when he entered the city. After chatting for a while, Xu Da asked Zhu Su about his plan.
"Uncle Xu, my nephew only asked General Lanyu to fly the flag, and did not show the carriage and horses to go to the Japanese country."
"Therefore, my nephew is going to let General Lan lead 25,000 troops to station in Liaodong, pretending to be 30,000 troops, pretending to be on guard against Goryeo."
"And my nephew led five thousand elite troops, took General Zhang He's return grain ship, and went directly to Japan."
"When we have some clues about what's going on, let General Lan Yu lead his troops and horses as the rear troops to station in the Japanese country. This will ensure safety."
According to Zhu Su's explanation, Xu Da observed the map, frowned and shook his head: "No. After all, Liaodong and Japan are separated by the sea. Leave the blue jade in Liaodong. If things happen again, you will encounter a crisis." , send people to ask for help, and Lan Yu will lead the troops across the sea after receiving the letter. This will take months at least."
"His Majesty sends you on an expedition, but you can't take risks easily. If you, the prince, have some shortcomings, a mere Japanese country will not be enough to compensate you."
Zhu Su was stunned by what Xu Da said, and thought to himself that Uncle Xu really thinks highly of me. However, the concern in Xu Da's words cannot be ignored. Then he smiled and said: "My Ming Dynasty originally enfeoffed the vassal kings, and originally planned to let the princes guard the country. Now planning the Japanese country is a national policy. Uncle Xu, you are guarding this bitter cold place in the northern border. As a member of the Zhu family, my nephew It is our duty to take the lead and take the lead.”
"Then you can't take risks easily." Xu Da still shook his head. I thought in my heart that you, boy, are speaking boldly. Could it be that you want my daughter to be a widow before she gets married? He turned around and scrutinized the map, then said, "I have a more reliable method, please take a look."
"What method?" Zhu Su asked, sitting upright.
"Take this place first for transit." Xu Da's finger gently poked at the map on the screen.
"Tanluo Island?" Zhu Su looked at the small island pointed by Xu Da, and felt that the sun was clearing from the clouds, and he admired Xu Da instantly.
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Tamna Island, later known as Jeju Island, has beautiful scenery and rich resources, facing Tsushima Island of Japan across the sea. In later generations, the Great Cold Kingdom proudly called it its "Oriental Hawaii".
But few people know that this island was actually given to the Han Kingdom by the Ming Dynasty.
After the rise of the Yuan Dynasty, it annexed Goryeo and allocated the entire territory of Goryeo as the Yuan Dynasty's "Conquest to the East", intending to use Goryeo as a springboard to conquer the Japanese country. However, due to its important strategic location, Jeju Island was not placed under the jurisdiction of Zhengdong Province. Instead, it was taken out separately and used as a horse breeding land for the Mongols.
At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, when Emperor Yuan Shun was about to be defeated, he sent people to build a palace on Jeju Island, preparing to take refuge in Jeju Island at any time to avoid the rebel forces. However, the Northern Expedition offensive of the Ming Dynasty's two heroes Xu Da and Chang Yuchun was too fierce, far beyond the expectations of Emperor Yuan Shun. Before the palace was completed, the subjugated king of the Yuan Dynasty named Iron Pot was frightened and fled to the grasslands, and Jeju Island became an enclave under the rule of the Mongols.
Jeju Island has become an enclave, and Korea is naturally eyeing this resource-rich island. But although this piece of land is a piece of fat, they dare not open their mouth easily: First, because this land is still nominally under the rule of Yuanting. Although Yuanting fled to Mobei, he and the high-level officials of Goryeo are still there. flirt. Moreover, the skinny camel was bigger than the horse, forcing Yuan Ting to crush Gao Li, it was still like crushing an ant to death.
Second, the Ming Dynasty was gaining momentum. When the country was first founded, Goryeo immediately sent a letter of surrender acknowledging its father. We still don’t know Ming Dynasty’s attitude towards Jeju Island, so how could Goryeo dare to move? You know, the Ming Dynasty, which replaced the Yuan Dynasty, has a natural claim to this island!
An island involves two eldest fathers, the old father and the new father. Even though Gao Li is a rebellious child at heart, how dare he make these two eldest fathers unhappy at the same time?
(End of chapter)
