Daikakuji Temple, Kyoto, Japan.
Taishang Tianhuang Guishan is wearing a cassock and chanting Buddhist scriptures. On the side, Aye is beating wooden fish, and the sound of thumping is rhythmic.
The door was removed.
Rokujo Tokihiro and Yoshida Kaneki came in, knelt down on the futon, and waited piously.
When the name of the Buddha was announced, Kameyama bowed three times to the Buddha statue, then turned around and looked at Rokujo Tokihiro and Yoshida Kanehiro, with solemn expressions on his face: "Tell me about the recent situation."
Rokujo Tokihi glanced at Yoshida Kaneki and spoke first: "The situation is extremely pessimistic. Ever since the Ming Dynasty Navy started the war, we have not been sure what happened. What is certain at present is that in Kyushu Island, whether it is fat or not, Hou, Higo, Chikuzen, Hinata, and Ohsumi have all fallen into the hands of the Ming army."
"Is Kyushu gone?"
Houguishan had a headache. Much of the power of the Southern Dynasty was concentrated in Kyushu. Although it had been suppressed by the shogunate for many years, there were still foundations and people who believed in the Southern Dynasty.
Nowadays, Kyushu Island has completely fallen into the hands of the Ming Dynasty. The people who originally belonged to the Southern Dynasties have also suffered heavy losses.
"Except for Kyushu, what about other places?"
Houguishan asked.
Yoshida Kanehi said with some pain: "There is also news that Nagato, Shu Fang, and Iwami are gone. In addition, An Yi Kingdom suffered a devastating blow. The main force of the Ming Navy destroyed all the main forces of An Yi Kingdom there. Only a few people fled in the mountains and did not dare to come forward."
Rokujo Toki nodded heavily: "The Ming army was unstoppable. After they defeated the main force of Aki Kingdom, they sent troops successively to attack the reserve, Izumo and other places. It is said that Iyo, Tosa, Awa and other countries were also gone, and they were all destroyed. The Ming Navy defeated
, some coastal areas were even garrisoned by Ming troops. "
Hou Guishan unfolded a map, looked at it, and asked: "Where is the Ming Navy now?"
Yoshida Kanehi stood up, pointed to Kii, Yamato, Echizen and other places, and said seriously: "The Ming army did appear here, but it was not the main force of the Ming army, and there was no large-scale battle. They seemed to be testing the shogunate. the power of."
"Testing?"
Houguishan glanced at Yoshida Kanehi and shook his head bitterly: "You are wrong. This is definitely not a test by the Ming army. We have fought all the way and the Ming army and navy have seen how powerful the local protector is. It is not difficult to infer the strength of the shogunate based on this. Moreover, the Ming army has firearms and is invincible, so there is no need to test it."
"Then what are they doing this for?"
Yoshida Kanehi asked.
Go Kameyama pointed at Echizen, Kii, Yamato and other places on the map, and finally landed on Kyoto. He said seriously: "The Ming Navy is probably preparing to invade Kyoto! Look, Echizen is to the north of Kyoto, Kii and Yamato are to the southwest of Kyoto, and they are both close to Kyoto."
Ano, who had been silent, spoke up: "It is indeed possible, but there are plateaus and mountains to the west of Kyoto, making it inconvenient to march. Therefore, the Ming army gave up its plan to enter Tamba and other places and did not threaten Kyoto in the west. They have probably already assembled in Kii Bay!"
Houguishan's heart was heavy: "Indeed, for the Ming Navy, they will definitely choose Kii Bay where it is easy to land. Although there is the Sakai Port Navy there, they will definitely not be the opponent of the Ming Navy. Once Sakai Port and the Kii Bay fell into the hands of the Ming army, and Kyoto
There is no way to go south! "
Ano Minoru stared at the location of Kyoto on the map and said in a deep voice: "Now, the most important thing is how the person in the Flower Palace plans."
"Ashikaga Yoshimochi? Haha, there is no need to guess what his plan is. Kyoto will inevitably fall. No one can stop the Ming Navy from coming here."
Hou Guishan shook his head, his eyes deep.
Ano thought for a while and took a step closer: "The Emperor, if the Hana no Gosho gives up resistance and chooses to escape, then he will lose the hearts of the people and the reputation of the shogunate will completely disappear. If the Hana no Gosho chooses to resist, it will inevitably lead to If the Ming Navy is defeated, he will not only lose his people's hearts, but also his life. In any case, the shogunate will die."
Rokujo Tokihi and Yoshida Kanehi's eyes lit up.
The shogunate is dead!
This will be a great benefit to the Southern Dynasty and the people of the Dajue Temple Sect!
Dong Dong, the door knocked.
Mr. Ano walked in, saluted, and said in a low voice: "I just got the news that Emperor Gokomatsu is in contact with Ashikaga Yoshitsugu. I don't know what they were talking about specifically."
After hearing this, Go Kameyama chuckled: "Even before Ashikaga Yoshimichi died, Emperor Gokomatsu began to look for the next family. It seems that we have to take action. If the Southern Dynasty wants to revive and rule this land, we must You must know how to give up. Mr. Ano, please take people to Sakai Port, the Ming army will definitely appear there."
"After the Ming army captures Sakai Port, you can have a good talk with the people of the Ming Dynasty on behalf of Dajue Temple and tell them that as long as they allow Dajue Temple to rule the people here, Dajue Temple is willing to cede Kyushu Island and Shikoku Island to the Ming Dynasty. Promise to give it to him within a hundred years
They gave us 200 million taels of silver and even captured the shogun alive! No matter the cost, win the favor of Ming Dynasty. "
Anoko frowned and asked: "Emperor Taishang, Kyushu Island and Shikoku Island have been occupied by the Ming Dynasty, so I am afraid they will not be a condition for negotiation. In addition, the Ming Dynasty has a large and powerful army and may not negotiate with us."
Houguishan waved his hand and said seriously: "The Ming Dynasty will definitely negotiate with us. You must know that there are millions of people in this land, and it is impossible for the Ming Dynasty to completely wipe them out. If the emperor does not speak, who will appease these people? ?The Ming Dynasty needs someone to calm the situation, otherwise these people will become chaotic and it will be impossible for the Ming army to stay in the Four Kingdoms and Kyushu."
"Okay, I'll go!"
Mr. Aye finally understood.
Although the shogunate was strong, during the Ashikaga Yoshimitsu period, samurai disrespected the emperor frequently. However, in the hearts of the people, the emperor was still irreplaceable.
If the shogunate no longer exists, the only person who can appease and stabilize the situation is the emperor!
This emperor can belong to Emperor Gokomatsu or Empress Taijo Kameyama. It doesn’t matter whether he is from the Chimeiin sect or the Daikakuji sect. What the people need is the voice of the emperor, and they don’t care about their origin.
Besides, if that faction is completely dead and wants to hear the voice of another emperor, then they have no choice but to give him a ride.
Kyoto, Lake Biwa.
Emperor Komatsu secretly met with Ashikaga Yoshitsugu on the ship.
Ashikaga Yoshitsugu frowned when he heard what Emperor Gokomatsu said: "You want me to betray the shogunate?"
Hou Xiaosong shook his head: "I need to correct you. This is not a betrayal of the shogunate, but a continuation of the shogunate. What you did was just against your brother. In
When your father was still alive, he wished more than once that you could become Shogun. As emperor, I would rather support you than your brother. "
"really?"
Ashikaga Yoshiji looked at Gokomatsu longingly.
Gokomatsu nodded solemnly and promised: "We can support you to become the shogun, take control of the overall situation, and negotiate peace with the Ming Dynasty. No matter what the price, we need to accept it. As long as you are alive, as long as Ashikaga's prestige is still there, this land Sooner or later it will belong to you. The Ming Dynasty’s navy cannot occupy this place for a long time because of its invasion. As long as we surrender, they will definitely withdraw their troops and the time will definitely come.”
Ashikaga Yoshitsugu pondered for a moment and then asked: "I heard my father say that not all help in the world comes with a price. What do you want?"
Gokomatsu was a little surprised. He didn't expect Ashikaga Yoshitsugu to have such a consciousness. He said seriously: "I need you to recognize the majesty of the emperor so that the emperor will no longer be underestimated! In addition, I want Prince Konohito to be the prince, so that No one from Daikakuji Temple can ever become the emperor again!"
Ashikaga Yoshitsugu nodded slightly.
If so.
The people of Chimei-in have always been like this. They aspire to be the only emperor. They hope that the emperor will be hereditary and his descendants will be passed down forever.
Will the Chimeiyuan sect and the Dajuesi sect alternate and continue?
Haha, only an idiot would believe this. How could the supreme emperor change it at his word?
Ashikaga Yoshitsugu walked to the bow of the ship and looked at the tranquil lake: "You should have heard the news. The Ming army has ended the war in the west. Although they did not enter the defense countries such as Tanba, Echizen, Yamato, Ise, and Owari, But further away, the Protectorate was either wiped out or
is occupied. "
"According to the internal judgment of the shogunate, the Ming army will no longer fight over mountains and ridges, but will choose to take advantage of the navy to directly attack Kii Bay, attack Sakai Port and directly threaten Kyoto. We don't have much time left."
Hou Xiaosong followed: "What is the attitude of the shogun?"
Ashikaga Yoshitsugu put his hands behind his back and said bitterly: "Yoshimochi is a weak brother. Although he issued the order to expedition to the Ming Dynasty, although he was ready to fight. But he is far less powerful than his father. If the ministers in the shogunate hadn't stopped him, he would I'm afraid they have escaped long ago. The main battle is still taking place in the Flower Palace, and many people there do not support abandoning Kyoto and want to defend it to the death."
Hou Xiaosong lamented: "With ordinary enemies, there is still a chance of fighting to the death, but facing the Ming Navy and the main force, I can't see any chance. You have also seen that since the war started, the Ming Navy has not been attacked by any force. If the protector of the country stands in the way, they can easily kick aside all obstacles. If the shogunate protects Kyoto, it will definitely fail."
Although Ashikaga Yoshiji didn't want to admit it, a lot of information was indeed true.
The strength of the Ming Dynasty navy has exceeded the understanding of the shogunate army. This is no longer a fair life and death fight, but a one-sided massacre. Facing the Ming army with firearms in hand, the shogunate's army had no power to resist.
"what do I do?"
Ashikaga Yoshitsugu did not want to die under the fire of the Ming army.
Komatsu said solemnly: "Simple, after the fall of Sakai Port, send people to contact the people of Ming Dynasty. As long as they agree to the conditions, everything will be easy. After that, I will join hands with you to depose Ashikaga Yoshimochi as the general. It's up to you to pick it up
Take charge of Kyoto. Don't tell me that you didn't place anyone at the Flower Palace during this period. "
Ashikaga Yoshitsugu looked at the sky. A bird spread its wings and flew by. He whispered: "If you want to fly high, you need to flap your wings..."
