It is foreseeable that the Japanese will eventually take action against the interests of the empire.
Where there is oppression, there is resistance.
This sentence also applies to Japanese people.
The strategy adopted by the empire in Japan was extreme oppression.
The intensity was relatively light at first, then gradually increased, and now it was finally time for the Japanese to explode.
The Tokugawa shogunate and the daimyō had exhausted all their resources because of the war. Although they knew that offending the empire would lead to terrible consequences, they had to face the predicament before them.
If you can't even overcome the current difficulties, how can you talk about the future?
And this is exactly the effect the empire wants.
If the Japanese don't take action, how can the empire have an excuse to send troops?
The news of the murder of the imperial merchants in Edo has not yet been sent out, but the changes in Osaka are in full swing.
The marauding army of the Daimyo was defeated by the Osaka people, and only a few defeated soldiers escaped.
One wave has not subsided, and another wave has arisen.
Following the daimyo army, the shogunate army also rushed over.
After hearing that Osaka was plundered by the Daimyo army, Doi Toshikatsu keenly felt that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
He immediately moved his army forward, trying to enter Osaka, but was stopped on the outside.
Doi Toshiyuki has good reasons.
"Osaka is a top priority and cannot be lost. Our army must enter the city to protect everyone's safety."
The people of Osaka would never be polite to him, especially since they had just won a battle and their morale was high.
"We Osaka people will handle matters in Osaka on our own. No matter the outsiders or the Tokugawa shogunate, no one is allowed to enter."
"idiot!"
Doi Toshikatsu was angry on the surface, but actually he was ecstatic inside.
He thought he had finally found his reason.
Although Osaka is in a neutral zone, legally, it is Japanese territory after all. It was completely legal and compliant for the Tokugawa Shogunate to enter.
Now the obstruction of Osaka people can be regarded as rebellion.
So the shogunate army also launched an attack on Osaka.
The purpose, in fact, is the same as that of the daimyo army, they are all for plunder.
The resources of the Tokugawa shogunate have also been exhausted. Doi Toshi led his army to pursue them here, but they also reached the point where they were running out of gas and needed supplies urgently.
And as long as he has supplies, he will have the confidence to continue chasing and decide the outcome in one battle.
As for offending the empire because of this...
As long as the foreign daimyo are eliminated and Japan is reunified, there will always be a way around it.
Even if he bears all the blame by himself, it will be an eternal meritorious service to the Tokugawa shogunate.
He didn't know at this time that the imperial merchants had been killed in Edo, and he couldn't bear all the responsibility.
It's a pity that the shogunate's army's attack suffered a bloody blow and was no better than the daimyo's army.
If the order was reversed, and the shogunate army was the first to attack Osaka, they might have already captured this sacred place.
But unfortunately, it was the Daimyo army that was severely lacking in combat power that took action first, giving the people of Osaka time to react.
Through a united battle, the people of Osaka not only defeated the daimyo army, but also got exercise and improved their morale.
At the same time, because Osaka has the most active exchanges with the Empire, it also obtains the most weapons. Therefore, when the shogunate army attacked, Osaka was not yet disarmed.
When the shogunate army attacked, they encountered numerous musket and artillery attacks, causing extremely heavy damage. Not only did they not break into the city, but they were pushed out by the Osaka people.
At this time, even the most hesitant Osaka people understood that their way out was only one direction.
Under the organization of the Osaka Chamber of Commerce, all Osaka people reached a consensus and signed blood letters one after another, declaring their submission to the empire.
The impact of this incident is unparalleled.
The news quickly spread across the Japanese islands, causing harm to those who had been harmed by the Tokugawa shogunate and the daimyō.
We suddenly saw hope.
Suddenly, greater turmoil broke out across Japan. Without exception, every revolting force declared its submission to the empire.
The news from Edo and Osaka finally reached Shen Tingyang.
Shen Tingyang did not hesitate at all, and did not even need to meet with Japanese officials for any questioning. Instead, he directly reported it to the Central Committee and Dongdu State Affairs.
Everyone in the empire understands that when things get to this point, there is no other solution except war.
The empire has been waiting for this day for too long.
When the center received the news, the elders were gathering at Huang Zongxi's home.
After many years of marriage, Huang Zongxi and Wang Xiuqin finally had a child. A big fat boy was hugged and hugged by everyone, and they all expressed their admiration for him.
"This child will be rich and powerful when he is born. He will definitely have a bright future and prosper. I think he will be called Huang Feihong."
Zuo Menggeng did his part and took on the task of naming the child.
But for some reason, Huang Zongxi always felt that this guy seemed to be suffering from stenosis again.
"The name doesn't mean anything else?"
Zuo Mengeng's head shook like a rattle.
"Can you just say yes?"
"Huang Feihong... Huang Feihong..."
Huang Zongxi tasted it for a long time and couldn't find anything unusual.
"Your Majesty is really good at naming names. It seems... I am afraid that the number of people who will ask your Majesty to name me in the future will be as regretful as the crucian carp crossing the river."
Others also had only admiration.
So the name of Huang Zongxi's baby son was decided.
Only when others weren't paying attention, Zuo Mengeng showed a satisfied smile and hummed softly.
"Arrogance faces thousands of waves, and blood is like the red sun..."
Xu Ruolin stood aside and felt something, so she couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.
Others are becoming more stable as they get older, but my husband is becoming more and more like a naughty boy.
"Your Majesty, urgent report from Japan."
Long Zuguang's voice broke the laughter and immediately made everyone serious.
"The matter in Japan has come to an end. From now on, there will no longer be any threat to the east of the empire."
At the joint meeting, Zuo Mengeng was firm.
No one objected to this.
The planning for Japan has lasted for more than ten years, and getting to this point is purely a matter of course.
Not to mention anything else, supplies in Busan, Jeju Island, Ryukyu, and Shimabara are all piled up, just waiting for this day to arrive.
The empire has developed to this day, and Zuo Menggeng's heart has long been at peace under the powerful strength. Be able to deal with anything calmly.
Only when it came to Japan, his heart surged violently.
I believe this is not just him, but what every Chinese person dreams of doing.
"I will personally direct this battle in Japan."
Hearing that His Majesty personally took action, everyone here couldn't help but cheer up.
Zuo Menggeng was not only the founding emperor of the empire, but also the founder of the National Defense Forces and the invincible God of War.
Everyone must do their best to keep his legend going.
Chen Zhi is his best collaborator.
"Declare war on Japan!"
