Zhang Xianqi's slightly threatening words made Hino Kotaro a little stunned.
"Zhang Xianqijun, the existence of Jianwenjun is not our intention to call Emperor Guangyi, but a historical issue. We hope to establish a cooperative relationship with you and His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhujiang County through the matter of Jianwenjun. The two parties will remain friendly and jointly deal with this historical legacy.
question."
"If you had wanted to deal with it a long time ago, why have you delayed it until now?"
Hino Kotaro sighed: "Zhang Xiankei-kun, you have also seen that even though the Emperor Kotan, as we call him, has grown up, he is still controlled by others. All power is in the hands of Ashikaga Yoshimochi. Even I can come to see him today.
You have also taken a huge risk, please forgive me."
Zhang Xianqi was silent at this time and began to think.
Hino Kotaro continued: "Zhang Xianqi-kun, the root of everything is the ambition of the previous general Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. Taking advantage of the Ming Dynasty's chaos, he sent Jianwen-kun eastward to Japan, and kept Jianwen-kun in his house for a while, waiting for the opportunity. These are all
We, His Majesty the Emperor, were not involved in what the Ashikaga family did, but were the victims. Please make it clear to His Highness the Prince of Pearl River."
Ashikaga Yoshimochi and Emperor Shouguangyi unanimously sold the news about Lord Jianwen to Zhu Zhanzhen, because they both believed that this was extremely important news for the Ming Dynasty and Zhu Zhanzong, and it was news that could be exchanged for benefits.
The most important reason is the changing times.
Kenfumi-kun was an important figure in the era of the previous shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu brought him back to Japan and then used him as a basis to sit and peep into the Spring and Autumn Dream of the Central Plains. From that time on, they successively sent troops to the Ming Dynasty.
There were many spies behind the scenes, aiming to undermine the stability of the Ming Dynasty in the Central Plains, or find opportunities to go to war when the Ming Dynasty was in turmoil.
In his Spring and Autumn Dream, the most perfect situation is that the Ming Dynasty ruled by Zhu Di is in turmoil, or Zhu Di dies early. After all, Zhu Di is relatively old. In this case, he can use the banner of Zhu Yunwen and find the right emperor in the name of the Ming Dynasty.
Opportunity to take over the Central Plains.
Therefore, he constantly sent people to harass the coastal borders of Ming Dynasty, deployed some military forces on small islands, and was always ready.
But who would have thought that Zhu Di could survive so well, and the Ming Dynasty was getting stronger and stronger, which gave him no chance to implement his plan. It was not until after his death that his son had different ideas from him.
In fact, if they wait any longer, this turbulent time is coming. They don't know that there are already signs of unrest within Ming Dynasty.
Doesn't Ashikaga Yoshitomichi want to be in the Central Plains? No, he wants it too, but compared to his father, he is more cautious and conservative, and the current Ming Dynasty is many times more powerful than his father's era.
Previously, the Ming Dynasty marched westward and Northern Expedition, and all the troops of the country went out to fight, but Japan could still see groups of troops and powerful steam warships in various seaports of the Ming Dynasty. Even under such circumstances, Japan had no chance to get involved in the Central Plains. He then understood,
At this stage, I have put my heart away.
Moreover, Ashikaga Yoshinori felt that Zhu Yunwen was not that obedient.
The [Kui] organization co-founded by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and Zhu Yunwen is like Japan's Jinyiwei. It has a supervisory function, but it focuses more on the cultivation of spies. Now the [Kui] organization is basically controlled by the monk Huasou Zongtan.
In his hands, Huasou Zongtan was a staunch supporter of Zhu Yunwen, which made him perceive a certain threat.
If the tail is too big to get rid of, it is better to give it up directly and let him make the final value for himself, so he decisively sold it to obtain his own benefits. And because Zhu Yunwen is now the emperor of Houxiaosong, Zhu Zhanzhen wants to get rid of him,
It was tantamount to taking action against the Emperor Nian, and he had a follow-up plan to ask Zhu Zhanzhen to help him clean up the Emperor Nian's system and achieve his goal of ruling Japan as a general.
Of course, he knew that Zhu Zhanyi was not a loser in business, and he was confident that Zhu Zhanyi would help him willingly.
"Rebirth of the Great Era of Fighting Waves"
As for Emperor Chengguang, he was already in a weak position. If he wanted to fight back, he had to use the strength of others. If he wanted to get rid of the general's control, he had to overthrow the general, so he wanted to use Zhu Zhanyi.
The two sides have different purposes but similar behaviors.
Poor Zhu Yunwen, he was betrayed by two people at once and he didn't even know it.
Because people never treat you as one of their own.
Zhang Xianqi frowned slightly: "Mr. Kotaro, this matter is too big. I have to report it to the Prince of Zhujiang County. It has been quite some time. I would like to ask Mr. Kotaro to tell the truth about your follow-up plan. I can report it to the Prince of Zhujiang once and for all."
The prince reports."
Hino Kotaro took out a Kanyu map of Japan and said: "Now Emperor Komatsu, also known as Jianwen-kun, is in Hiroshima. This is also [Kui]'s base, and their base is located near the port. If there is a chance, we can catch them all.
Zhang Xianqijun can rest assured that as long as the Prince of Pearl River County supports Emperor Guangyi, he is sure that the situation in Japan can be stabilized, and Japan will become a solid backing for the Prince of Pearl River County in the future."
Their bargaining chips were pitifully small. Unlike the back-and-forth efforts of Ashikaga Yoshinori and Zhu Zhanzong, Emperor Mitsuru and Hiyoshi Kotaro did not have the real power in their hands, so all they gave were empty promises. Their plan was actually to let Zhu Zhan
He mobilized his army to annihilate Ashikaga Yoshimochi and Zhu Yunzhen in one fell swoop, and then asked Zhu Zhanxian to help them control Japan.
Is he, Zhu Zhanzhen, a kind man? He gives you food and drink, and even chews it up and feeds it to your mouth. If he calls Emperor Guang Nian the most beautiful woman in the world, there is still some room for negotiation. You have no brains.
Why did the puppet emperor let me do this?
The adult world is all about interests, and your empty promises mean nothing to me.
Besides, if Zhu Zhanzhen really mobilized the army to kill Ashikaga Yoshimochi and Zhu Yunzhen in one go, why would he still support you, an ambitious disobedient emperor? Even if he wants to support a puppet, he can just grab a kid of several years old and become the disloyal emperor.
alright.
What's the use of you?
Zhang Xianqi knew that he had no ability to claim Emperor Guang'an, but he didn't expect that his plan was really sparse and secret. He only had some brains in handing over the information about the life-condensing divine treasure to Zhang Xianqi, but he really didn't have any brains in other matters.
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Of course, Zhang Xianqi couldn't say it in person, mainly because he was not very polite.
Comparing Ashikaga Yoshitomichi and Summitsu Emperor, it is obvious that it is safer to choose to cooperate with Ashikaga Yoshitomichi.
Although Ashikaga Yoshitomichi is cunning and cunning, he holds real power. Although Zhu Zhanxing is dissatisfied with him, the ultimate goal of cooperation between the two parties should be achieved, and the ridiculous plan of proclaiming himself Emperor of Light is almost entirely dependent on Zhu Zhansheng.
to complete.
Even if Zhu Zhanzhen sent troops and killed Ashikaga Yoshitomichi and Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Zhanzhen would not believe that such a proclaimed emperor had the ability to control Japan's internal affairs and prevent the news of Zhu Yunwen from spreading.
But Zhang Xianqi would not tell them clearly that your plan is naive and your conditions are very unconvincing. Instead, he said: "We understand the plans of Mr. Guangtaro and Emperor Chengguang'an, and I will truthfully tell His Highness that everything is in order."
We have to wait for His Highness to make a decision. How many people on your side know about Mr. Kotaro's news about Mr. Jianwen?"
"Only Master Danyang, I, and His Majesty Emperor Cheng Guangyi. After all, this matter involves a lot of secrets, and we will not let anyone else know about it."
"Please also ask Kotaro-kun to keep it a secret. If this matter is leaked, His Royal Highness the Prince of Pearl River County will definitely be furious."
"Understood, then I will wait for the good news from Zhang Xianqijun."
"Let me take you out."
Hiyami Kotaro shook his head: "Although it is late at night, Zhang Xianqi-kun, it is still easy to be discovered if you walk through the front door. I believe Ashikaga Yoshinori must have sent someone to monitor your yard. I will climb over the wall and go through the back door. I am used to it."
Take the back door."
"Kōtaro-kun is indeed very skilled." Zhang Xianqi praised.
Zhang Xianqi asked his subordinates to take the news to Datian City to Zhu Zhanzhen.
Zhu Zhanzhen, who had just arrived in Daejeon City, received the news. He couldn't help but smile after reading it. It was not unreasonable for Emperor Mitsuru to be under the control of Ashikaga Yoshimochi, and his Hino Kotaro's abilities were also very limited.
Of course, Zhu Zhanzhen also understood that they did not have any actual power, so they seemed so passive. After all, they were just puppets and could not offer any good conditions.
Moreover, he held the news about Zhu Yunwen with a hint of threat, but he didn't know that his opponent had already revealed everything about Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Zhanzhen.
Zhu Zhanzhen thought for a while and wrote a reply to Zhang Xianqi, asking him to keep in touch with Emperor Chengguang, so that the other party would think that we have the intention to cooperate, and to see if the other party still has any trump cards hidden.
Keep in touch for a long time, without actual progress, just hanging on.
Because Zhu Zhanzhen felt that there might be something hidden behind the title of Emperor Guang. After all, he was still an Emperor.
And if you have to choose between Emperor Yoshimitsu and Ashikaga Yoshimochi, the wise choice is Ashikaga Yoshimochi, but Ashikaga Yoshimochi is ambitious and difficult to control. In contrast, Emperor Yoshimitsu has sufficient experience in being a puppet.
What a dilemma.
Zhu Zhanzhen visited Datian City. Japan is not a big place and the population of Datian City is not large. Although there is a port, it is not big. Two or three steam merchant ships can dock, but this is the limit.
The port of Daejeon City is the closest port to Iwami Ginzan. If Iwami Ginzan is developed, a huge amount of wealth will flow from here to the Ming Dynasty.
There is no doubt that the best choice is to completely include Japan under the Ming Dynasty, but the premise is that the news about Zhu Yunwen cannot be leaked, otherwise the world will say that Zhu Di launched a war against Japan in order to kill Zhu Yunwen and destroy the eloquence.
Zhu Zhanchen was blowing the sea breeze and tapping his head. It seemed that his brain was suddenly not functioning well. The current situation was too complicated.
Black Snake Girl looked at his troubled expression and asked with concern: "Your Highness, what's wrong with you?"
"It's nothing, I just feel a little annoyed. After this trip to Japan is over, I will take you back to Guangzhou to live the life of a happy prince."
"Your Highness is a person who does great things and cannot rest." Black Snake Ji could tell at a glance that Zhu Zhanzhen's words would not come true.
The speaker has no intention, the listener has intention.
Black Snake Ji said that Zhu Zhanzhen was a person who did great things, and made Zhu Zhanzhen understand that in the eyes of others, he might be someone who wants to compete for the ninth-five position. He has the qualifications and the strength.
Black Snake Ji thinks so, and Zhu Zhanji will definitely think so too. If I tell him I won't rob him, will he believe it?
Zhu Zhanchen himself smiled bitterly and sighed.
The Ming Dynasty is currently experiencing troubled times, and it will continue to do so.
Zhu Di is declining, and he has lived a little longer than in history. As expected, if his father takes over the throne, he should be made a prince, and he will face the battle for the throne.
Once Zhu Gaochi becomes emperor, Zhu Zhanji will be the first in line of succession, Zhu Zhanyong will be the second in line, and he will be the third in line, but Zhu Zhanji will definitely regard himself as his biggest enemy.
He knew his eldest brother. Zhu Zhanji was a good eldest brother. He had taken great care of his two younger brothers since childhood. However, in front of the throne, Zhu Zhanzhen also understood the sinister side of his good eldest brother, and he was his
The biggest opponent.
What should we do? Are we hiding our clumsiness? I have given up my power and become a happy prince, but will Zhu Zhanji feel at ease? Without the protection of his power, can I still live in peace and contentment? Will Zhu Zhanji give up his feelings for others?
What about those who have the power to do it themselves?
Zhu Zhanyi would not do such insecure behavior, and the Guangzhou Prefecture and the southern business and trade system that he had worked so hard to establish could not be given up.
Fighting seems inevitable, and in order to protect oneself, one has to hold on to power firmly.
And now the situation in Japan is so troublesome.
"Hey!
!”
Zhu Zhanzhen put the two things together and suddenly seemed to think of a way that seemed to get the best of both worlds.
The key to the matter is that Japan is a place surrounded by seas. If you want to attack Japan, you must go to sea, and what you are proud of is your maritime power.
If he were to dominate Japan and leave the Central Plains, relying on Japan's terrain, even if Zhu Zhanzhen had the intention to attack him, it would be impossible because such a consumption would be too great.
He will be on guard against himself, but as long as Zhu Zhanzhen doesn't make any changes, he should be able to live in peace.
Threatening each other and supporting each other is the long-term solution.
If this is the ultimate goal, Zhu Zhanzhen needs to conquer Japan as quietly as possible. He cannot let the war burn too fiercely here. Even if he fights, he must fight in a small area and quickly. After all, he wants to rule here.
If the people here are resisting, it will be very troublesome.
Hatred is the most tenacious seed. It does not need irrigation, sunshine, or nutrients. As long as it is planted, it will bloom everywhere, in the mountains and fields, on the cliffs, in the inaccessible deserts, and in the snow-covered fields.
In the ice sheet, it will take root and sprout.
Zhu Zhanzhen quickly began to adjust his ideas and strategies. If Ashikaga Yoshimichi and Mimitsu Ninghuang are like this, they are not his opposites. They are my partners. It just depends on the situation. I can only choose one of the two.
Even Zhu Yunwen no longer seems to be a thorny problem.
The sudden change of thinking made Zhu Zhanzhen feel relaxed. Black Snake Ji keenly observed this change in Zhu Zhanzhen and asked curiously: "Why does it seem like you have suddenly become much happier, Your Highness?"
"Suddenly I figured out a lot of things. Alya, what do you think of Japan?"
"The conditions are a little worse, but the natural scenery is very good, the folk customs are not good, and there are things everywhere in the fields on the roadside." Black Snake Girl gave her own evaluation.
"Yes, then let me educate the people in this place. Zhang Xianqi has made a good start. He has laid a solid foundation and it should be much easier to do it."
"Why did His Highness suddenly change his mind?"
"Isn't it said that men are all fickle?" Zhu Zhanzhen laughed at himself.
Alia shook her head: "Your Highness is not a fickle person, he has always been firm-willed."
"Hey." Zhu Zhanzhen sighed with a smile. Will he stand on the opposite side of his eldest brother and father in the future? Coming out this time can be regarded as a good way for him to get out of the quagmire of political struggle.