While Ling Yunyi and Mouri Terumoto were talking at Kawabana Hot Spring, Hashiba Hideyoshi in Kyoto fell into an extreme tangle.
After the meeting at Guangmingji Temple, Kuroda Takataka rushed from Omi to Kyoto, and was heartbroken that Hideyoshi Hashiba was deceived by Tokugawa Ieyasu and put on the high hat of the leader of the alliance.
Kuroda Kanbei pointed out that when the Ming Dynasty sent a large army to Japan, it must have asked for more. Otherwise, only a few imperial emissaries would be enough to convey the order. If the emperor did not accept it, it would not be too late to raise more troops.
The approach of a large army to a small country shows that the Ming Dynasty has a big and urgent plan. Before the Yuchai family has figured out Ling Yunyi's strategic intentions, they would rather hide than take the lead. Moreover, it is unbelievable that the Ming army arrived in Kyushu first. If it is really like what Ling Yunyi gave to the court
Rumor has it, wouldn't it be faster and more convenient for the army to go straight to Kyoto?
Without getting any more information, Kuroda Kanbei concluded that Ling Yunyi came here with a big plan, and that one battle would probably determine Japan's situation for a century - just look at what he did in Kyushu.
Although Hashiba Hideyoshi was criticized, his lord had already fallen into Tokugawa Ieyasu's trap. Kuroda Takataka could only take the initiative in a passive situation, and suggested issuing a proclamation in the name of the emperor. At the same time, he hoped that Ling Yunyi would be angered by the proclamation.
, making a series of faint moves.
After the memorandum was sent out, the situation quickly became clear. Ling Yunyi suddenly sent troops to attack Otomo Sorin. Kuroda Takataka said to Hashiba Hideyoshi: "The Ming Dynasty intends to conquer Japan. The first step is to separate Kyushu from Honshu. Wakacho Sect's troops
If Yuan Qin understands Ling Yunyi's intention not to kill, the four countries will be in danger."
As the person most likely to unify Japan, Hashiba Hideyoshi's position has surpassed that of ordinary daimyo, and he has a considerable "people in the world" vision - he has a deep impression of Ling Yunyi's fierce moves.
If Ling Yunyi's army lands in Honshu and directly attacks Kyoto, the difficulty of conquering Japan will be doubled. At that time, Emperor Jinwang's edict will be issued, and even Ling Yunyi's army of 100,000 will be exhausted.
And even if he defeated all the daimyo in Japan, Hideyoshi Hashiba was confident that as the head of the samurai family, he would one day drive out the Ming army if he held the right position. And as the man who reorganized the country - or his successor -
People can even complete the impossible task of replacing the imperial line.
However, the enemy would not reveal such a big flaw. Instead, Hashiba Hideyoshi himself, stimulated by Tokugawa Ieyasu's sudden surrender, thought that the opportunity to unify Japan was just around the corner, and agreed to the position of leader of the alliance promised by Nijo Akira, but now he is trapped in
An embarrassing place.
The result of the war at Tachibanayama Castle was reported to Kyoto, and everyone in the Hashiba family from Hideyoshi to Ashigaru fell into panic. When the emperor's petition was announced, Hideyoshi was furious.
To be honest, Hashiba Hideyoshi did not lead troops into the palace to kill Masachika after seeing the petition. This was the result of a group of advisers struggling to hold him back. Taizheng Minister Nijo Akiyoshi has now disappeared without a trace in Kyoto. Before his disappearance,
He also wrote a letter to Hideyoshi Hashiba, asking him to be gentle with his family.
Whether to support the overall situation and fight against the Ming army alone, or to die out and become a joke, Hashiba Hideyoshi is faced with a major choice, and he does not have much time to make a decision. Ling Yunyi has led his army into Honshu. If the Maori family does not resist, they will be adjacent to the Maori family.
Yu Chai will soon meet the Ming army. Will he fight or surrender?
Under this situation, Kuroda Kanbei Takataka still pointed out the key points for Hideyoshi: The Ming army of 10,000 is enough to replace the Hashiba army of 50,000. Even if the Hashiba army comes out to confront the Ming army, Ling Yunyi still has 10,000 troops.
On the ship - you can choose any place to land in Yushiba's territory. When the time comes, the Yushiba family will be attacked from both sides. Moreover, Ling Yunyi has gained a major advantage, and the Shimazu family has become a loyal dog. If the Mori family continues to help the tyrants, the Yushiba family will be destroyed.
There is no day.
Kuroda Kanbei stared into Hashiba Hideyoshi's eyes and said: "In the current situation, there is only one word of tolerance. If you make the slightest mistake, you will be doomed!"
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On November 13, the twelfth year of Wanli, Mount Hiei and Arashi Mountain were covered with white snow, and the Kamogawa River and Dayan River were also covered with thick ice. After the Onin Rebellion, after a hundred years of war, the city walls changed dramatically. The flag-filled Kyoto finally welcomed its latest owner.
In Tenryu-ji Temple, where the imperial envoys of the Ming Dynasty were stationed, there was still a constant flow of water in the cold winter months. Today, this temple was built by Ashikaga Takauji to commemorate the spirit of Emperor Go-Daigo in heaven. It is the backbone of Emperor Masachinchō and a sacred place that the world's samurai can only look up to. land.
It's ridiculous to say that Ling Yunyi succeeded in going to Luo after just one battle in Japan. Moreover, his success in going to Luo was the result of the joint efforts of all parties in Japan. Emperor Masachimachi came to invite him, and the samurai family with Mori and Shimadzu as the core worked hard. After contacting him, no one from Oda Nobunaga's sons or retainers objected, and everything seemed so logical.
Everyone was satisfied, except Hashiba Hideyoshi, who withdrew from Kinki, but the situation was stronger than the people. Since we didn't have the courage to make a desperate move, the best result was to be carried forward by the general trend.
Before Ling Yunyi entered Kyoto, he delivered an important speech in front of the ministers who came to greet him: First, the great government was returned. The shogunate, a system in which powerful ministers ruled the world, was abolished, the root cause of Japan's disaster, and all great policies were returned to the king; second, the war was stopped. Xige. From the day Ling Yunyi entered Kyoto, the famous names in the world are no longer allowed to attack each other, and any offenders will be killed together. Third, the perpetuation of the family name. The land owned by the martial arts family in the world, and the name of the family continue from generation to generation, and no one can deprive it of it.
The three points mentioned by Ling Yunyi are actually the main points of view of the Maori family when contacting the samurai families all over the world. In addition to making the samurai who are interested in Shangluo, mainly Hideyoshi Hashiba, feel uncomfortable with these three points, all the samurai who are weak in comparison are happy. Inspire.
As for ordinary people - ask the hungry people under the snow, the unkempt prostitutes, and the babies waiting to be fed. In the era of endless war machines, every grain of food and every copper they produce is invested in Ling Yunyi's A cessation of hostilities is enough to win over the people.
In the end, only the intellectuals who adhere to "righteousness" are left. However, what evil intentions can an imperial envoy come to announce the decree have? Everything is developing too fast, and there is no precedent for using foreign armies to protect the interests of the country's rulers. Authority——It seems that I have never encountered it in history. Then just wait and see for a while.
Anyone who says that the imperial envoy is not evil has definitely never seen Ling Yunyi. At this time, the imperial envoy at Tenryuji Temple is making a lot of demands to Nijo Akiyo - Masachika Town needs to formally pay homage to the emperor and reduce his imperial title. Waiting for the princely system to award gold-seal robes and clothes;
Satsuma was promoted to the Ming vassal, with the same status as the Japanese ruler. The annual military expenditure was 2.6 million taels, with Iwami Ginzan as collateral; the Ming Dynasty would lease a part of Nagasaki and Edo as a place where Ming merchants gathered and garrisoned troops. , catching thieves and other governance were left to the people of the Ming Dynasty.
In addition, in return for the emperor's support for the Japanese ruler to regain power, Japan must offer Ezo as a thank you.
Ling Yunyi said one thing, and Nijo Shoryo agreed. When Ling Yunyi said he wanted Ezo land, Nijo Shoryo was surprised and said: "Why does His Majesty the Emperor want Ezo land? This is a barren land with only some savages there."
Ling Yunyi sighed: "The teachings of our ancestors cannot be violated. Although there are only a few hundred members of the Matsumae family here now, the emperor still wants me to make it clear to the king of the country - and please His Majesty the King to express his gratitude to the emperor in the form of greetings.
Let’s make this clear too.”
Nijō Shoryō's eyes were full of tears: "My superior country has shown kindness to Your Majesty in rebuilding, but I only took the wilderness as a thank you! I am grateful and grateful!"
Ling Yunyi also sighed: "Oh, there is no way. Japan is a country that does not conquer, and the emperor likes to expand its territory, so there is no other way but to occupy wasteland."