On October 19, the twelfth year of Wanli, after the Shimazu family had completely consolidated Kyushu, Ling Yunyi led his army across the Xiaguan waterway and entered Honshu. Shimazu Yoshihisa had already written a letter and secretly sent a ship directly to the capital of the Ming Dynasty to request a seal.
The position of the leader of the Satsuma Kingdom - this is the ultimate goal of Ling Yunyi who spent a lot of time in Kyushu.
In the temple calculations about the Japanese strategy hosted by Zhu Yijun, keeping Japan divided is the minimum goal. Ling Yunyi went to Kyushu as his first stop and pretended to be unfamiliar with the major forces in Japan. It was a complete trick.
He just chose the Lord of Kyushu while pretending to be confused.
Otomo Sorin's original sin was not that his younger brother had been the puppet head of the Ouchi family. If Ling Yunyi chose him to take over, there would be another reason to attack Shimazu - there were samurai in his family, and it would be a ready-made sin for ronin to participate in the Japanese pirates' invasion of the southern part of the Ming Dynasty.
The Otomo family actually died because of the belief of Otomo Sorin. Zhu Yijun believes that the main reason why Japan in the original time and space was able to succeed in the Meiji Restoration was that the "Eastern Spread of Orchidology" gave birth to the four powerful vassals of Choshu, Satsuma, Hizen, and Tosa -
-These four families were the main force behind the collapse. And the reason why they were able to grow up was that Otomo Sorin was indispensable for promoting Christianity in Kyushu. Therefore, it became inevitable for Ling Yunyi to take the action of Otomo Sorin as the first step in conquering Japan.
Among the four powerful feudal lords in the original time and space, Choshu was the territory of the Maori family, Tosa was the territory of the Nagasogabe clan on Shikoku Island, and Satsuma and Hizen were both in Kyushu. The four lords were all in southwest Japan, and it took hundreds of years for the Meiji clan to hatch.
The results of the Restoration - Satsuma is the core of it.
Therefore, promoting Shimazu to the lord of the country, who is a Chinese vassal with the Japanese lord of Honshu, naturally became Ling Yunyi's first choice. In order to maintain its independent status in the future, Satsuma must rely on the Ming Dynasty to compete with Honshu, and the Ming Dynasty controls it.
Living in Kyushu is like holding the key to the Japanese archipelago.
But how the court will make a specific decision depends on the development of Ling Yunyi's strategy in Japan. Currently, Ling Yunyi has only completed the first small goal.
Because Shimazu Yoshihisa wanted to take charge of the family and no longer follow Ling Yunyi's army, Shimazu Yoshihiro was sent to follow Ling Yunyi. At the same time, the Shimazu family also sent a large number of retainers who were familiar with sinology to act as guides and translators for the army.
After the army passed through Shimonoseki, the first thing they entered was Nagato - the territory of the Mori family who joined forces with the Otomo family under Tachibana Castle. Although Kobayakawa Takakage ran away early in the battle of Tachibana Mountain Castle, he was still bitten by the Shimadzu family.
Two thousand soldiers and horses, the Maori family was in pain to their bones.
After Mouri Terumoto returned from Kyoto, the details of the battle at Tachibana Castle were known to the world. At this time, except for the Hideyoshi family who issued the "Request for the Ming Dynasty", the other samurai families were frightened by the exaggerated combat power of the Ming army.
, like a quail, turned a blind eye to the troop deployment orders issued by the leader of the alliance, Hideyoshi Hashiba, the "leader", has become a laughing stock.
The reason why this effect can occur is that, in addition to the famous name of the Ming army in the Battle of Tachibana Castle spread throughout Japan, Ling Yunyi's announcement to the world that his intention to send an envoy also played a large role. The Ming army had also shown its intentions in its previous actions.
Attitude - The fact that the troop transport ships of the Choso Gabu family were not annihilated in the Bungo Waterway fully demonstrates that Ryou Yunyi came here with no intention of occupying the country and seizing territory.
What's even more convincing is that after the crusade against Otomo Zonglin, Ling Yunyi slapped his butt and left without leaving a single cloud except for himself, who planted crops in Kyushu. Now all the big names in Japan understood that this guy was here to promote
It comes from national prestige - which is in line with the characteristics of the Chinese nation who want face and money to suffer.
If Japan had a unified shogunate at this time, of course, Ling Yun Yishun would not be allowed to pretend to be 13. However, Zhu Yijun intervened in the Honnoji incident, and Hashiba Hideyoshi's process of unifying Japan was interrupted. The islands that are still divided are not
unable to withstand the Ming army's superior combat effectiveness.
The Shimazu family made a successful bet, which made other famous names envious. At the same time, they also had some thoughts of imitating the cat and the tiger - since Ling Yunyi can be bribed, why don't you spend some money? It is a bit expensive, but compared with the income, then
A touch of gold is nothing.
So before Ling Yunyi left Satsuma, many daimyo had already contacted the Imperial Envoy of the Ming Dynasty through Shimazu. Ling Yunyi always took the time to meet and received all the gifts according to the order - after all, he had to give gifts from top to bottom after returning to the court.
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As for the Mori family, under the strong insistence of Yoshikawa Motoharu, Mori Terumoto personally came to visit Ling Yunyi on the first day he entered Shimonoseki to express his apology for sending troops to help Otomo Sorin.
According to Zhu Yijun's plan, Ling Yunyi had no interest in assisting Hideyoshi Hideyoshi in attacking other daimyo. Therefore, he restrained his temper and only gave a few words to the Maori family, and then lightly exposed the alliance between him and Otomo Sorin - Maori
Huiyuan was overjoyed and almost flattered Ling Yunyi to the clouds.
Because there is the famous Chuanpeng Hot Spring at the foot of the Ghost Liancheng Mountain in Shimonoseki City, the Maori family built a large manor there. After Ling Yunyi accepted a large sum of money as a gift, Maori Huigen begged him to stay here.
After the banquet, the imperial envoy must of course experience the hot spring bathing. Mouri Terumoto led a group of beauties to flatter him personally. After Ling Yunyi entered the water, Mouri Terumoto fell to the ground by the pool and said in tears: "Uncle Kobayakawa Takakage does not understand the power of the tiger, and it offends you."
Imperial envoy, his crime is not light. He should have had a caesarean section to apologize——"
Ling Yunyi, who was soaking in the hot spring pool and was being taken care of by two beauties, interrupted: "That's all. You Japanese samurai families have been fighting against each other for many years, so there are some who don't understand the purpose of this commander's visit. Those who don't know are not guilty."
After Mouri Terumoto kowtowed and thanked him, Ling Yunyi said with a smile: "Besides, why do I want Kobayakawa's head? The emperor doesn't know that there is such a person in Japan. He can be carried in a sedan chair by everyone. Why should he pursue his death?"
Saying these words, which are well versed in officialdom, Maori Huiyuan felt so relaxed that he felt so comfortable that he wanted to cry out. After he thanked him again, Ling Yunyi waved his hand and said: "Get up. You are naked there.
It makes your eyes irritate when you lie down." Maori Huiyuan laughed loudly, followed the instructions and slid into the pool, and asked his wife Nan Zhifang to peel grapes for Ling Yunyi to eat.
Minakata is the eldest daughter of the Shishido Takashi family, the lord of Goryu Castle. Although she is young and beautiful, Ling Yunyi is not interested in married women. Moreover, although Minakata was waiting by the hot spring pool, she was wearing clothes and did not go into the water.
, but made Ling Yunyi, who only wore a cotton towel, feel uncomfortable.
He originally wanted to let Terumoto Mouri send Nannogata out, but was unable to persist due to Terumoto Mori's eager pleas, so Marshal Ling had to suffer. Terumoto Mori explained to him: "It is the tradition of our country, the shogunate
When the daimyo was living and bathing, the daimyo's wives had to take turns taking care of them. When the daimyo was living and bathing, the wives of retainers were the same, expressing submission. Adults don't have to feel uncomfortable, just follow the local customs. Of course, the superiors should have the wives of their subordinates to take care of them.
That’s not possible.”
Ling Yunyi expressed his understanding of this shameless custom, then changed the subject and said: "There is something I want you to do."
After hearing the imperial envoy's instructions, Maori Terumoto immediately cheered up and said that he would go through fire and water. Ling Yunyi said: "The Maori family's territory, Sanin, is also called 'China' in Japan. This can be used indiscriminately and disrespects the Ming Dynasty. We must
Change it immediately. You still have to report it to the head of your country, and from now on, you are not allowed to call it this way in state documents."
When Maori Terumoto heard that it was such a trivial matter, he was relieved but felt disappointed at the same time, and agreed wholeheartedly. Ling Yunyi smiled and said: "I have told Shimazu before, how dare you call Kyushu a small island? It's too loud.
From now on, Kyushu Island will be called Satsuma."
Maori Terugenshin said that these are all trivial things that you are paying attention to. No wonder he was tricked by Shimadzu and used a knife to destroy the Otomo family. Seeing that Ling Yunyi had exposed the Maori family's sins, his mind was itching again.
He stood up and couldn't help but provoke:
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Envoy, among all the martial arts families in the world, only the Hashiba family has not expressed its acceptance. I wonder how you will punish me? The Maori family is willing to attach Jiwei."
Ling Yunyi closed his eyes slightly and thought quietly for a while before saying: "Because the head of your family worships me, I heard that the Yushiba family has stopped paying tribute to the Kyoto court. The disobedience is clearly revealed. I want to bring order to the chaos.
, I must teach Hideyoshi Hashiba some lessons."
When Mouri Terumoto heard that there was a way out, his breathing became heavy, and he quickly said: "Mouri's family has been blessed by the country, and he is unworthy of receiving 1.2 million stone territory. I am willing to send troops to assist you in conquering Hideyoshi Hashiba!"
Ling Yunyi nodded first to express his approval, then changed the subject and said: "Before, I wrote the imperial edict too quickly. I only said that I wanted to bring order to the chaos, but it is difficult to think about it carefully! As you said, nowadays, every famous person has his own territory, but the royal family does not.
There is only an empty shell, which is worse than the Eastern Zhou Dynasty."
"But if we want to cut branches and strengthen our branches, the political system of this country must be changed. We must first cut off the vassals, and then the counties and counties - can the Maori family bear this?"
When Maori Huiyuan heard this, he lost more than half of Sanhun Qibo, and said quickly: "I can't do it, I can't do it! This is an earth-shaking change, and it is not something we should do urgently!"
Ling Yunyi sighed and said: "But the imperial envoy's reputation has been blown out, but this is difficult to handle. You can't station troops in Japan for a long time to protect the authority of your family." After saying this, he wiped his forehead and wiped his face with a sad look on his face.
When Maori Huiyuan heard this, his eyes lit up. Based on the mentality that he could not go to Luo and could not let the "monkey" take advantage, he immediately said: "Why not? The Maori family is willing to contact the martial arts families all over the world to support the Ming Dynasty.
We are garrisoning troops in Kyoto, please think deeply!"
"If the authority of the country's leader is not established, the imperial envoys of the superior country will raise their arms and the whole country will fight against it. In this way, we can have the best of both worlds, maintain the existing political system, and restore peace to the world. The Japanese people are very lucky!"
Ling Yunyi still shook his head and said: "No! Before coming to Japan, my emperor repeatedly warned that this is a 'country without conquest' designated by Taizu. If we station troops in Japan for a long time, it is no different from occupying it! Besides -"
Before he could finish speaking, Maori Huiyuan plunged into the water and plunged his whole body into the pool. Ling Yunyi felt strange and stopped talking.
In the hot spring, Mouri Terumoto realized that something was wrong, and got out of the pool again. He apologized with a wet face: "I was so excited just now." He climbed to the wooden floor beside the pool, knelt down firmly, and leaned over and said: "
Sir, please listen to Huiyuan!"
Ling Yunyi signaled him, and Maori Terumoto made an impassioned speech: "The Ming Dynasty's garrison in Japan is different from occupying it! To control the country, it is necessary to set up a governor, send officials, depose the country's leader, etc., and bring the people of our country to the country.
Becoming a Chinese citizen—is this what Ming Dynasty will do?"
Ling Yunyi shook his head. Maori Huiyuan said excitedly: "Yes! If the Ming Dynasty imperial garrison is only to protect the country's lord and has nothing to do with the state affairs, what's wrong? I think the emperor, no, after the king's worship,
If he can keep you in Kyoto to defend you, he is willing to pay any price!"
After hearing this, Ling Yunyi seemed to suddenly realize something, and he sat there in deep thought. Maori Huiyuan's heart was pounding, and he was eagerly looking forward to him making a decision that would allow the Maori family to control the territory of 1.2 million stone for generations to come. Ling Yunyi thought for a while.
He said: "This... This large army comes to Japan at a huge cost. The military expenditure alone is more than one million. If the army is stationed for a long time, the emperor will not agree."
When Maori Terumoto saw that Ling Yunyi had actually begun to consider the issue of military expenditures, he was overjoyed and urged: "Why bother going to the country to spend money on garrisoning the army? If Japan cannot afford a war, each family would be able to spend less than half of the current military expenses.
It can raise tens of thousands of troops for the Great Kingdom!"
Seeing that Ling Yunyi was still hesitant, Mao Li Huiyuan kowtowed to the ground: "Sir, please make a decision! The Mao Li family is willing to contact the leader of the country and the martial arts families to make every effort to promote this matter, and respectfully invites you to lead troops to Luo!"