"Although the Japanese pirates' landing and robbery failed in the end, our losses were not small."
"We can't just let this matter go."
Yang Xuan said.
Zheng He captured many enemies and recovered a lot of goods and money, but also many sank into the sea during the battle.
"Please let me know for sure!" Zheng He said.
"I plan to ask your Majesty for instructions on an expedition to Japan."
"The interrogation of the prisoners has come to a conclusion. Their main force is the ronin warriors from the Japanese country."
"Most of them are Japanese people who left Japan in the past six months."
"It's certain that there are high-level officials from Japan behind this incident."
Yang Xuan expressed his thoughts.
"Master Marquis, I agree to the expedition to Japan."
"But our naval officers have been drifting at sea for more than two years and are in urgent need of rest."
"Moreover, gunpowder, artillery shells and other combat supplies have been almost exhausted."
"The combat power has been greatly reduced." Zheng He also told Yang Xuan his problem.
"I see."
"The decision to expedition to Japan cannot be made immediately."
“Preliminary preparations also take time.”
"Don't worry, let's take our time."
Yang Xuan said.
"The Marquis has considered it carefully, Zheng He will not say anything more."
"As soon as His Majesty's imperial decree arrives, Zheng He will immediately lead the navy to expedition to Japan."
Hearing this, Yang Xuan nodded lightly.
Then the two discussed what to do with the foreign envoys and goods brought back by Zheng He.
The Fujian/Jian Shipping Department is definitely not available here, so we still have to go to Liujiagang.
After seeing Zheng He off, Yang Xuan wrote a detailed account of everything in the room and ordered Jin Yiwei to send it back to Zhu Di.
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A few days later, Zhu Di received the secret message first sent by Yang Xuan.
Not surprisingly, Zhu Di was angry.
He ordered the crown prince Zhu Gaochi, the prince's young master Yao Guangxiao, the cabinet bachelor Yang Shiqi, and the minister of household affairs Xia Yuanji.
Soon, everyone arrived.
Seeing Zhu Di's gloomy face, everyone also felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere.
"Father, what happened?" Prince Zhu Gaochi spoke to break the silence.
"Letter from Yang Xuan, Japanese pirates from the Ship Division of Fujian City landed on a large scale and plundered, causing heavy losses."
Zhu Di handed Yang Xuan's secret letter to everyone for circulation.
After reading it, everyone’s expressions were not good-looking.
There are tens of thousands of Japanese pirates, this is the first time since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.
They only wanted to plunder and did not entangle with the Ming army.
After grabbing something, he immediately ran away.
So it doesn't last long.
If it were not for the chance encounter with Zheng He leading his fleet back, the Ming Dynasty would have been extremely embarrassed this time.
But even so, Zhu Di still couldn't swallow this breath.
"I am going to send troops to conquer Japan. Which of you agrees and who opposes?"
"Your Majesty, it is a bad idea to spend time on an expedition. We might as well send an envoy to hold him accountable first."
"If the Japanese country has no intention of repenting, it is okay to send troops again." Xia Yuanji said.
The autumn harvest is over and the treasury has money, but Ming Dynasty has too many places to use money.
Xia Yuanji didn't want to waste money on thankless things.
Then, Zhu Gaochi, Yao Guangxiao, and Yang Shiqi also supported Xia Yuanji.
Seeing this, Zhu Di angrily cursed everyone.
However, everyone said that our Ming Dynasty is a kingdom of heaven, so it has a bad reputation for directly sending troops to vassal countries.
It is only in line with righteousness to practice courtesy first and then fight.
The angry Zhu Di drove them out directly.
The next day, Yang Xuan's discount came.
The above content is very detailed, describing the process in detail, as well as the gains and losses summarized after the war.
There is also the compensation Yang Xuan promised to the businessman, and the intention behind it.
And the proposal of the final expedition to Japan.
The losses this time are huge and cannot be recouped from other places!
There are only two purposes: revenge and money.
Yang Xuan's idea can be said to be very consistent with Zhu Di's thoughts.
He once again called Zhu Gaochi and others to discuss the matter.
"Now it is certain that the high-level officials of Japan are behind this incident."
"My Ming Dynasty has cut off trade with them, and now they are testing my Ming Dynasty's bottom line!"
“If Ming Dynasty’s attitude is not made clear, then Japanese pirates will occur more frequently along the coast.”
"Overseas trade will be greatly affected and tariffs will be reduced."
Zhu Di easily guessed the purpose of the Japanese pirates' landing and robbery.
He explained the consequences to everyone.
"Your Majesty, I will fight!"
"The Japanese country provoked the Ming Dynasty, and this move must not be tolerated."
As soon as Xia Yuanji heard that it would affect sea trade, he couldn't bear it anymore.
The Shibo Department was an important source of tax revenue for the Ming Dynasty. Without this part of the fiscal revenue, many things that had been arranged had to be stopped.
In addition, there is a boss who spends money lavishly. How will he, the Minister of Household Affairs, live in the future?
Fight, must fight!
It’s useless for anyone to come!
Seeing this, Zhu Di smiled inwardly.
Then he talked about the two purposes of the expedition to Japan.
Through trade with the Japanese country, Zhu Di and others had already guessed that the Japanese country might have many silver mines.
The silver produced by Japan is all pure silver, which shows that they are not short of money.
Xia Yuanji listened carefully and calculated silently in his heart.
His requirements are not high. As long as he can earn back the losses incurred by the Shipbuilding Company and the cost of the expedition, it will be worth it.
Seeing Xia Yuanji's rapid change of attitude, everyone secretly cursed the old money man in their hearts.
However, they were not so resistant to the expedition to Japan.
As an important financial source for the imperial court, the City Shipping Department cannot afford to lose.
Whether it is to appease people's hearts or to shock them, this battle must be fought.
Therefore, Zhu Di issued an order to summon Yang Xuan and Zheng He back to Beijing for discussion.
At the same time, someone was sent to take over the affairs of the Fujian Shipping Department.
As for the investigation of corruption in Jiangsu and Zhejiang Shipping Departments, it is no longer important.
It is conceivable that the officials of the Municipal Shipping Department will definitely be grateful that the Japanese pirates have made a big deal at this time.
Successfully diverted the court's attention.
At the same time, there will be some regrets. If we come to their place and plunder, those bad debts and bad debts will be settled.
Maybe you can take advantage of the opportunity to make another big fortune.
What a pity! What a pity!
More than ten days later, Yang Xuan and Zheng He returned to the capital.
Zhu Di held a court meeting to discuss the expedition to Japan.
Ming's reasons are sufficient, and most officials support it.
Especially the officials of the six departments, Xia Yuanji only told them that if this battle was not fought, the funding of each department would have to be reduced in the future.
If it concerns the interests of everyone, then there is nothing to say.
beat!
Everyone in the court was unanimous in their opinions.
All departments are also extremely cooperative in the deployment of military supplies.
In just one month, military supplies have been allocated.
The navy has already finished resting in Liujiagang and has made replenishments.
It's December now.
Even busier than in previous years.
It can be guessed that there may not be any holidays this year.
Even if it is released, it will only last a few days.
All the officials are complaining about the Japanese country, what trouble is it causing!
I haven’t had a good year in a row.
On December 2, Zhu Di appointed Yang Xuan as the general in the expedition against Japan and Zheng He as the deputy general. He led an expedition of 30,000 navy to Japan.
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