When Tsukama Kazuo heard Tokugawa Ieyasu's words, his mind buzzed twice and he was very shocked. He had never expected that Tokugawa Ieyasu would make such an arrangement.
It turned out to be surrender.
Tsukauma Kazuo had no hope for the war. But Tsukauma Kazuo still persisted. He did not have the courage to fight and wanted to evacuate.
No, Tokugawa Ieyasu was that direct.
Tsukauma Kazuo thought for a while, thinking about Tokugawa Ieyasu's intentions. Logically speaking, based on his understanding of Tokugawa Ieyasu, it was impossible to surrender without a fight. But it happened that Tokugawa Ieyasu said something like this.
Tsukauma Kazuo looked puzzled and said: "Is His Majesty the Emperor's plan to pretend to surrender and then take advantage of the situation to counterattack?"
"No, true surrender."
Tokugawa Ieyasu shook his head and answered.
"ah!!"
Tsukaima Kazuo couldn't help but exclaimed, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I don't understand what you mean?"
Tokugawa Ieyasu explained: "The emperor's plan is not complicated, or rather simple. We express our submission to Lu Xuan, but ask to retain our own military strength. As a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, the Japanese country pays tribute to the Ming Dynasty every year. Accordingly,
Yes, Lu Xuan withdraws his troops and retains our Japanese country."
Tsukauma Kazuo frowned and said: "Your Majesty the Emperor, I'm afraid it's impossible. After Lu Xuan fought with us, he understood our strength and thought it was enough to defeat us. Under this premise, it would be difficult for us to surrender while retaining our autonomy.
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"No, you are wrong!"
A self-righteous understanding and confidence appeared on Tokugawa Ieyasu's face.
He is familiar with the people of the Central Plains.
This has always existed throughout history.
Tokugawa Ieyasu swore: "People in the Central Plains of China attach great importance to face. They are always more generous to foreign countries. As long as they express their submission and surrender, respect them as the heavenly kingdom and become their vassal state, they will give various benefits to them."
kind of trust and benefit.”
"When the emperor mentions surrender, he will definitely agree."
"We stay in the Japanese country and continue to hold power. Lu Xuan will not refuse. Because for an emperor like Lu Xuan, if we surrender, he will have achieved his goal and become famous overseas. The Japanese country is too small and there is no benefit."
"What Lu Xuan cares about is just his face. It's just that he subdued the Japanese country and established his authority."
Tokugawa Ieyasu looked confident and said: "It is absolutely feasible for us to serve the Ming Dynasty as our master and become their vassal. Although I am unwilling to submit to anyone, this is the only arrangement we can make now."
Tsukauma Kazuo was a little surprised when he heard this. Is the Central Plains like this?
He found it unbelievable.
Lu Xuan is very aggressive and looks aggressive. Would the Ming Dynasty be so naive?
Tsukama Kazuo was still skeptical and asked: "Your Majesty, is it true?"
"Of course it's true!"
Tokugawa Ieyasu nodded.
He said solemnly: "In my impression, the dynasties in the Central Plains are like this. They will not treat foreigners harshly, but will only treat their own people harshly. They would rather suffer hardships themselves than let others suffer."
"So we surrendered on our own initiative. Lu Xuan would be very excited because he has accomplished the feat of opening up the territory. Lu Xuan only wants the credit and does not care about the Japanese country. This is the most critical judgment."
Tsukama Kazuo felt that he was still confused, but he didn't say anything more and took the initiative: "His Majesty the Emperor is wise."
There was also a little hope in his heart.
His Majesty the Emperor is the reincarnation of a god, possessing endless knowledge and vision, so he will definitely make no mistakes.
Suddenly, Tsukama Kazuo thought of what happened during the day. At that time, His Majesty the Emperor and Lu Xuan talked about a lot of things. Lu Xuan claimed to be a big devil, which frightened His Majesty the Emperor into silence, and he lost his composure for a moment.
Tsukauma Kazuo decided to ask and said: "Your Majesty the Emperor, Lu Xuan is also the reincarnation of a god. Who is he?"
"How does the emperor know who he is?"
Tokugawa Ieyasu immediately became angry and answered in a harsh tone.
Tsukauma Kazuo's expression froze.
When it comes to Lu Xuan, the emperor's attitude is a little different, which makes people feel abnormal.
Tokugawa Ieyasu returned to normal and explained: "I don't know the more specific situation. I only know that Lu Xuan is the spokesperson of the false god in the Central Plains, and he is definitely the most vicious person."
Tsukauma Kazuo cursed in his heart.
This is tantamount to not saying anything, it is still a mystery. Tsukama Kazuo also knows very well that his emperor and Riku Xuan must have a certain relationship.
Tokugawa Ieyasu further said: "I would be worried if someone else went on this mission, and other people would not be able to complete the mission. Therefore, you must go in person."
"As you command!"
Tsukaima Kazuo answered immediately.
He looked a little solemn and said: "Shall I go back to Kyoto with His Majesty the Emperor and make fresh preparations before going? Or should I take a short rest now and go back to see Lu Xuan."
Tokugawa Ieyasu thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "We must seize the time. If you don't follow me back, we will go to see Lu Xuan."
Tsukaima Kazuo agreed again.
Half an hour later, Tokugawa Ieyasu rested and continued to retreat, while Tsukama Kazuo stayed where he was to rest. In fact, from the bottom of his heart, he was unwilling to stay. If he really wanted to surrender, he thought he could give it a try.
Now we are not really asking for surrender. We must not only surrender, but also maintain our autonomy and control the army. This is equivalent to giving Lu Xuan face.
Is this possible?
However, His Majesty the Emperor looked very determined.
Tsukauma Kazuo rested where he was. The next morning, when it was bright, he straightened his clothes and walked back. Because Lu Xuan's army was still resting in the rear, Tsukauma Kazuo returned to the place where the camp was stationed and saw Lu Xuan.
Xuan's garrison.
Lu Xuan's arrangement was to move forward slowly and steadily to ensure that every step was taken steadily. Under this premise, every time Lu Xuan took a step forward, Tokugawa Ieyasu's strength would weaken by one point.
Tsukama Kazuo went to ask for a meeting, and the news was quickly delivered to Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan was surprised that Tokugawa Ieyasu actually sent someone.
And they are here to seek peace.
Lu Xuan was curious about what gesture Tokugawa Ieyasu would take, and ordered the soldiers to bring Tsukama Kazuo in.
Tsuka Ma Kazuo entered the camp and saluted: "The envoy of the Japanese Kingdom, Tsuka Ma Kazuo, pays homage to His Majesty the Ming Emperor."
After the translation, Lu Xuan said directly: "What did Tokugawa Ieyasu arrange for you to do?"
Tsukaima Kazuo said: "Reporting to His Majesty the Emperor, His Majesty arranged for me to come here in the hope of a truce between the Ming Dynasty and the Japanese state. His Majesty the Emperor expressed his willingness to submit to the Ming Emperor as a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, respect the Ming Dynasty as the suzerain state, and submit to the Ming Dynasty every year.
for."
Lu Xuan smiled half-smilingly and said, "What Tokugawa Ieyasu means is that just by surrendering to me, my army will be withdrawn, right?"
Tsukauma Kazuo explained: "Reporting to His Majesty the Great Emperor, it is not about evacuation, but after the Japanese state became a vassal, it was already a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty. There is no need to fight anymore, and it is normal for the Ming army to withdraw. By then, the Japanese state will pay tribute every year.
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"That's a good idea!"
Lu Xuan mocked: "When Tokugawa Ieyasu arranged for you to come, didn't he think that his arrangement was brainless? If I were in the Ming Dynasty and Japan took the initiative to become a vassal, it would naturally be different."
"Now, I have won one after another, the battle of Guangfu Castle, the battle of Toyama Castle, and now this battle. In my hands, I have captured countless Japanese and have achieved unprecedented victory."
"Obviously I have the advantage and have the opportunity to completely eliminate Tokugawa Ieyasu. Why should I be the one who takes advantage of him and leave people like Tokugawa Ieyasu behind?"
Lu Xuan said: "Do you think, and Tokugawa Ieyasu thinks, I am a fool?"
Tsukauma Kazuo's expression froze.
It is indeed difficult to handle.
How to do it?
Tsukama Kazuo quickly started thinking about how to persuade him next.
However, in the face of absolute strength, Tsukauma Kazuo could not think of any other way. After thinking for a while, he really had no choice but to look sincere and said: "Your Majesty, the Emperor is sincerely surrendering and is willing to respect you.
We serve the Ming Dynasty as the main court, and we have absolutely no second thoughts. Please give me a clear warning from the Great Emperor!"
Lu Xuan said in a deep voice: "An old fox like Tokugawa Ieyasu is not as sincere as a pig or a dog. It is impossible for me to agree to Tokugawa Ieyasu's conditions. The Japanese country must be destroyed."
Tsukama Kazuo was a little impatient, the task was too difficult.
He once felt that His Majesty the Emperor was omnipotent and omnipotent. Now, he found that when His Majesty the Emperor met the Ming Emperor, it was as if he had encountered a nemesis. He was suppressed everywhere and could not play any role.
Everything is difficult to handle.
Tsukaima Kazuo solemnly said: "Your Majesty, the Emperor is really willing to surrender."
Lu Xuan said in a deep voice: "I don't need it."
Tsukauma Kazuo's expression froze. He found that even though he was eloquent and had many ideas, he was completely unable to implement them. He was silent for a moment, bowed and said: "Since His Majesty the Emperor is unwilling, I will resign. I will go back and tell the Emperor
His Majesty."
There was a smile in Lu Xuan's eyes and he said, "What are you so anxious about? I also have something to say and want to talk to you about it."
Tsukauma Kazuo's heart beat twice and his breathing became short. He looked at Lu Xuan, licked his chapped lips, and asked, "What does His Majesty, the Emperor, mean?"