I finally got an article from Hu Guang in memory of Ashikaga Yoshitaka.
Zhang Anshi didn't bother to read it, so he directly asked someone to send it to Di Bao's newspaper office so that it could be published quickly.
On the other hand, Zhang Anshi's charter was also submitted.
Zhang Anshi almost divided the Japanese country into five parts, and then divided them among the four emperors and their grandsons.
After Zhu Di saw it, he didn't say much. He was not clear about the situation of the Japanese country. After thinking for a moment, he summoned the prince, Zhang Anshi, and the four emperors' grandchildren to see him.
These four grandsons, the second eldest Zhu Zhanyu and the fourth eldest Zhu Zhanyin, are all the sons of one of the crown prince's concubines, Li.
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They are all mostly adults. In fact, Zhang has a son, but because he is young, he did not participate in this canonization.
Zhu Zhanyong and Zhu Zhanyong met Zhang Anshi in front of the Meridian Gate.
When the two met Zhang Anshi, they were extremely intimate and chatted happily. Zhu Zhanyong smiled and said: "Uncle, my mother and concubine scolded you again, saying that you taught us bad things."
Zhu Zhanzhen said: "My mother-in-law's original words were that my uncle never leaves home and sees no one..."
Zhang Anshi said with a smile: "Don't bother me with this. I will go to the palace later and meet your grandpa. Be careful. Your grandpa is very cruel. If he knows what you do on a daily basis, he will skin you carefully."
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Zhu Zhanchen stuck out his tongue and was too frightened to say anything.
Zhu Zhanyong, on the other hand, didn't care. He winked and said, "No matter how ridiculous I am, can I be as ridiculous as my second uncle when he was young? He hasn't even had his skin peeled off, so how could it be my turn?"
Zhang Anshi glared at him and said, "You kid, don't insult the King of Han behind his back. He and I are brothers and we won't tolerate such things."
Zhu Zhanyong became even more powerful and said: "Okay, let's put aside my second uncle. My mother-in-law also said that when my uncle was as old as me, he didn't put on the roof for three days..."
Zhang Anshi took a step forward, suddenly grabbed his neck with one hand, and covered his mouth with the other hand: "Shut up, stop talking nonsense to me, and follow me into the palace, so that you can look like a saint."
On the other side, Zhu Zhanchun and Zhu Zhanyin followed far behind and did not come over. Seeing how close the two brothers Zhang Anshi and Zhu Zhanyong were, they couldn't help but feel a little envious in their eyes.
When the eunuch led everyone into the palace, everyone bowed to Zhu Di.
When Zhu Di saw these imperial grandchildren, he was not as friendly as when he saw Zhu Zhanji.
Instead, he glanced at their faces with a cold face, looked at them for a moment, and then said: "You are all grown up, and you are all grown up. As for starting a family, your uncles and cousins have all established their careers overseas early. Now, now
It's finally your turn."
Zhu Di's face became more stern and he said: "It is an iron law of this dynasty that princes and grandsons go out to control the vassal state. Now that you are adults, you should do the same."
These emperors and grandsons were quite afraid when facing Zhu Di. The four of them did not dare to express their anger. They hurriedly kowtowed and respectfully said: "I obey the decree."
Zhu Di stood up tall, with his hands behind his back, and walked again, saying: "I will teach you to leave the town now, but you still need to wait for some time, when the army enters Fusang, and then I will give you military households, civilian households, and craftsman households.
Go to the Japanese country to resettle, but I have selected various vassal territories for you...Yi Shiha, show them to them."
After listening to this, Yi Shiha did not dare to neglect, and quickly took the map presented by Zhang Anshi and sent it to the four emperors and grandsons.
Zhu Zhanyong and Zhu Zhanyong only glanced at each other casually and said: "Sun Chen just obeys the order."
Zhu Zhanyin took a look and found that his vassal territory was on a large island in the north of Japan. He hesitated for a moment, and finally kowtowed: "Sun Chen obeys the order."
Only the second oldest, Zhu Zhankun, pursed his lips and hesitated for a long time.
Zhu Di looked at him, raised his eyebrows and said, "Why don't you say anything?"
Zhu Di frowned. Seeing how unhappy he was, he couldn't help but said: "But in my opinion, there must be something in your words! If you have anything to say, it's okay to speak up. You are the oldest in the East Palace besides Zhan Ji.
After leaving the Japanese kingdom, among the four princes, you are their elder brother, what can you say that cannot be said?"
Zhu Zhanju looked hesitant, and after thinking for a long time, he said tremblingly: "Sun Chen's vassal territory is across the sea from Korea. Logically speaking, it is indeed good, but Sun Chen does not dare to accept it."
As soon as these words came out, Zhu Gaochi was the first to frown.
Zhang Anshi is still smiling.
Zhu Di did not change his expression. He became the emperor through Jing Nan. Naturally, he knew that the biggest hidden danger of Emperor Taizu Gao was his treatment of his children and grandchildren. Although he loved his children and grandchildren, he still had some problems in his attitude towards his children and grandchildren.
The difference laid the foundation for the disaster, which caused a huge gap between Jianwen and the vassal kings.
For Zhu Di, if his grandson feels something is inappropriate, it is better to speak out rather than keep it secret.
So he said: "Don't you look down upon this place?"
Zhu Zhankun said: "It's Sun Chen who doesn't dare to be beautiful."
When he said this, he seemed to say that his vassal territory was very good, but he did not dare to accept it. It was quite a bit like Kong Rong's attitude of giving in.
But who among the people standing here is not a human spirit? But he has already seen his intention. As the eldest of the four imperial grandsons, he feels that his vassal territory is not appropriate.
Zhu Di turned his eyes slightly and glanced at Zhang Anshi.
Zhang Anshi immediately said: "Your Majesty, the vassal territory here is the best. Zhanju is old, so I ordered him to guard here..."
Zhu Di nodded.
Even though he said this, it was obvious that some people didn't quite believe it.
After all...Zhang Anshi is the biological uncle of Zhu Zhanyong and Zhu Zhanyong, but he is separated from the second and fourth children by a layer. Even speaking in detail, there is no relationship between them.
Isn't it natural for a biological uncle to favor his biological nephews and leave benefits to them?
But for Zhu Zhancheng, it was a different story.
He knew in his heart that his mother-in-law's status was not high, and going to the feudal town was a foregone conclusion. He might never be able to return to Nanjing in his life.
The enfeoffment of the vassal territory was of great importance. It not only determined his life, but also the fate of his descendants!
So at this time, he knew very well that if he could seize the opportunity to gain more benefits from his imperial grandfather, he would do so. Otherwise, once it became a foregone conclusion, he might never have such an opportunity again in his life.
Therefore, although he was a little timid, he made up his mind and said, "Such a good vassal land, Sun Chen thought it would be better to give it to the third brother... I beg the emperor to grant it."
The third brother is Zhu Zhanyong. Speaking of which, among the nephews, except for the eldest Zhu Zhanji, Zhu Zhanyong and Zhang Anshi have the best relationship. Ever since Zhu Zhanji went out to practice alone, Zhu Zhanyong grew up a little.
, whenever Zhang Anshi goes to the East Palace on weekdays, Zhu Zhanyong is like a follower, always looking for opportunities to follow this uncle.
Although Zhu Zhanyong did not know the situation of the Japanese country, he knew that Zhu Zhanyong would definitely get the best piece of vassal land. If he exchanged it with him, he would definitely not suffer any loss.
Zhu Di frowned, knowing in his heart what everyone was thinking.
Zhang Anshi must be very close to his nephew, so he would favor Zhu Zhanyong and Zhu Zhanyong.
Zhu Zhanjuan was a little dissatisfied with this, so he asked for the fief to be changed.
For Zhu Di, they are all his grandchildren. Except for Zhu Zhanji, who is his hope, the others are also his own flesh and blood, and the palms and backs of his hands are all flesh, but they are treated the same.
Zhang Anshi said, "Does Zhan Yun really think so? Do you really want to replace him?"
Zhu Zhanjun nodded.
Zhang Anshi sighed and said: "This vassal territory is uniquely blessed by nature. Once it is replaced, you must not regret it."
Zhu Zhanquan said without hesitation: "No regrets."
Zhang Anshi then said to Zhu Di: "Your Majesty, Zhanquan is the oldest among the emperors and grandsons. I originally wanted him to go out to control the best vassal land in the Japanese country. But since he insists on doing so, I also think that his vassal land will be destroyed."
It would be more appropriate to replace it with Zhan Yong's vassal territory."
Zhu Di glanced at Zhang Anshi meaningfully, and then nodded: "If that's the case, then it's settled."
It's just such a small episode that makes Zhu Di a little unhappy.
Although Zhu Di started his career by beheading his nephew, it was precisely because of this that Zhu Di paid special attention to the harmony of his descendants. As a result, he was quite unhappy because of the feudal affairs, which made him frown.
His mood suddenly dropped a bit, and he waved his hand to signal everyone to leave.
Everyone left the palace.
Zhu Gaochi's face was a little livid, and obviously the father couldn't help but feel disappointed.
It's just that he is too busy now and has many things to deal with. He is in a good mood, so he does not scold his sons. He just shakes his head and walks away with a bit of displeasure.
Zhu Zhanju then obediently stepped forward, saluted Zhang Anshi and said, "Uncle, it's me, Meng Lang..."
Zhang Anshi glanced at him, sighed, and said, "No problem."
So Zhang Anshi and Zhu Zhanyong, who were waiting for him, left.
Zhu Zhanyong looked at Zhang Anshi's face and said with a bit of wonder: "Uncle, I see you seem very relaxed."
"It can't be said to be easy." Zhang Anshi smiled and said, "Actually, my uncle didn't expect that in the end, someone would replace your domain. Originally, my uncle wanted to save some face and appear to be selfless, so he transferred that piece of Feng Shui
The treasure land was given to Zhan Chun, but who would have thought that he would not accept it."
Zhu Zhanyong was stunned, blinked and said, "Uncle, what does this mean?"
"It's not interesting." Zhang Anshi patted his shoulder and said, "When you become rich in the future, you must remember how good your uncle is to you."
Zhu Zhanyong was even more confused and said blankly: "Ah...this..."
Zhang Anshi said: "By the way, do you want to develop your vassal land in the future? If you want to develop it in Xinzhou, you need people and machinery. You can hire my uncle's people and let's join a joint venture..."
"Joint venture..." Zhu Zhanyong was confused and said, "What does a joint venture do?"
Zhang Anshi said with a smile: "Of course it is to make money. Let's join forces and become our uncle and nephew. In a few years, we will be the richest vassal king in the world."
Zhu Zhanyong said with disbelief: "Uncle, you're not lying to me, are you?"
He was suspicious of Zhang Anshi. After all... Zhang Anshi had a criminal record.
Zhang Anshi touched his shoulder and said: "Hey... let's discuss this matter in detail later. There's no rush. I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry... Let's wait for the good news about my two brothers first."
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On the other side, the two brothers Zhu Zhanchuan and Zhu Zhanyin said goodbye to Zhang Anshi and returned directly to the East Palace.
Zhu Zhanyin waited until he returned to his residence, then worriedly said to Zhu Zhanyun who was pulling him over: "Second brother, why are you so bold? You dare to say such things in front of Grandpa Huang..."
Zhu Zhanqi smiled bitterly and said: "There is nothing we can do about it. Although we two brothers are also the emperor's grandson, there is a huge difference between the emperor's grandson and the emperor's grandson. Naturally, I dare not compare with my eldest brother. He
He is the eldest grandson, and he will definitely succeed him in the future. No one dares to have any wishful thinking. But soon, our brothers will go to sea and go their separate ways. From then on, we will wander to the ends of the world. In this vassal... Don't we?
Should we fight for it? If we don’t fight, we may never have a chance in our lifetime.”
Zhu Zhanyin said with a puzzled look on his face: "But my uncle clearly said...the vassal land originally given to you is the best..."
Zhu Zhanyun looked at Zhu Zhanyin as if he were an idiot and said: "You are really the biggest fool in the world. Although we want to call King Song our uncle, in fact, you and I, brothers, have no real kinship with him! It's fair to say.
How could he give us such benefits for no reason? These are just words! I may not understand things overseas, but people's hearts... I do understand."
Zhu Zhanyin tilted his head and thought for a long time, then he became frustrated and said: "Second brother is right, hey... Who makes our mother-in-law... inferior to others... We don't have such an uncle."
He drooped his head and sighed.
Zhu Zhanjun said: "In any case, this time I raised my doubts in front of Grandpa Huang. At this time, Grandpa Huang could not favor others like King Song. Since he agreed to the replacement of the vassal territory, even though this time,
It may make Grandpa Huang, my father and the King of Song unhappy, but at least it has achieved its goal. When the vassal state is established in the future, you and I, brothers, will be in the Japanese country forever, and they will be beyond their reach. We can just take care of ourselves by then."
As he said that, Zhu Zhanyong felt quite proud. This time he did take some risks, but he finally achieved his goal. It must be great to get Zhu Zhanyong's vassal territory. This should be the best vassal territory selected by Zhang Anshi.
, enough to allow him to find a place overseas in the future.
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A troop of troops and horses landed at a harbor. This was indeed a natural harbor and very good. A large number of sea ships approached directly. Then, countless troops and horses landed one after another.
Immediately afterwards, local warriors responded.
These samurai had already received secret reports and knew that the Ming army was about to attack. Many of them were members of the Ashikaga family. This Ashikaga family served as the generals of the Japanese country for six generations and operated for nearly a hundred years.
, their retainers have already spread all over the Japanese country. Although this has aroused opposition from the entire Japanese country, there are also many supporters of them.
Therefore, these retainers were still fighting stubbornly in various parts of the Japanese country. At this time, they heard the news that the Ming army was actively assisting the Ashikaga family in suppressing the rebellion. Naturally, they were also encouraged. After despair, their morale was greatly boosted.
A group of retainers and warriors had already gathered here, waiting for Zhang Fu and others to land, and then went to see them.
The first person saluted Zhang Fu.
Zhang Fu nodded and asked for his name, only to find out that the other person was the local feudal lord Edo.
This Edo family can be traced back to hundreds of years and has been living here. At this time, it also brought hundreds of people to seek refuge.
When it came to business, Zhang Fu was still serious, and he was still very powerful after being a general for many years. At this time, he said with a straight face: "Gather your troops and use them as auxiliary troops to serve as guides for us.
Or clear the food channels for us. The rest of the time, there is no need to bother."
The Edo family was greatly surprised and said: "General, what we have brought this time are all elite soldiers. Among them, there are more than 370 brave warriors... and the rest of the guards..."
Zhang Fu said: "No need to say more, just strike."
Zhang Fu's domineering behavior made the Ashikaga retainers and samurai headed by the Edo clan frightened.
Although they had been looking forward to the arrival of the Great Tomorrow Soldiers, who knew that the Great Tomorrow Soldiers obviously did not value them.
What's more, the Ming army that came here in the vanguard this time was not large in size, only about 3,000 people, which made them even more worried.
You must know that the scale of this rebellion is too large. The three thousand Ming troops at this time should stay here temporarily and wait for a steady stream of troops to land from behind before making plans.
But Zhang Fu didn't seem to agree, thinking that troops were valuable and quick, and actually insisted on starting the attack immediately.
This made the Edo family feel more and more that the situation had reached such a point that even the Great Tomorrow Soldiers, so arrogant, might not be able to restore the defeat.
At the moment, each of them was uneasy, but soon they realized... what they had thought before was all wrong.
When the rebels realized that the Ming Dynasty's vanguard had arrived, they began to gather together. Tens of thousands of elite soldiers rushed towards Edo with great momentum.
A big war is imminent.
Obviously the rebels also hope to quickly defeat this heavenly army to avoid long nights and nightmares.
The two sides then fought a battle in the Edo area.
The war had just begun with the roar of artillery.
What you can see before your eyes is that the sky is full of fire and rain.
The rebels were shocked. The warriors in armor looked at the rain of fire falling. There were roars and smoke everywhere, and their flesh and blood flew everywhere in an instant.
And soon, the Ming army began to approach under the roar of artillery.
This tactic of infantry and artillery coordination is the most important training subject of the model camp. The use of artillery to disrupt the enemy's position, followed by the infantry attack, is enough to render any enemy unable to parry or fight back.
But the Edo people who were in the rear saw the most terrifying scene in the world. The more than 10,000 elite rebels collapsed in an instant. Then, before the war started, in a short period of time, they became