To a certain extent, Zhang Fu didn't even bother to order people to tally the results.
Countless Japanese abandoned their helmets and armor and fled madly.
Zhang Fu did not order an active pursuit.
Because large-scale annihilation of effective forces is the optimal solution under the condition that the strength of both sides can still be matched.
Only by eating the opponent as soon as possible can you gain more advantages in the future.
But for the Ming army, there is no so-called optimal solution. Even if these defeated soldiers regroup and merge with other rebels, the result is doomed.
What's more, as for Zhang Fu, what he noticed was that often after the Ming army showed its strength, the more defeated troops it was, the more the mood of defeat would spread quickly, causing other rebels to follow suit.
Frightened by the news.
So he regrouped his troops and ordered his troops to be stationed near Edo.
The Edo family, other Ashikaga retainers and samurai had already rushed up one after another.
At this time, Edo's face was obviously very ugly.
Even the other Ashikaga retainers didn't seem to look too good.
Because... for them, the stakes have changed.
As the best friends of the Ashikaga family, they naturally did not hope that the heavenly soldiers would rebel because they were close to and truly loyal to the Ming Dynasty.
It's because they have too many interests with the Ashikaga family. Once the Ashikaga family completely ceases to exist, their interests cannot be protected. Therefore, only maintaining the rule of the Ashikaga family is their fundamental interest.
Therefore, eliminating the traitors and supporting the Ashikaga family is their best solution.
At this time, they are in a weak position, and the heavenly soldiers are willing to help, so it would be great. After all, the Ming Dynasty is too far away, and they have to cross the sea, thousands of miles away. The cost of sending troops is staggering, and to maintain control of the Japanese country, the heavenly soldiers need at least 100,000.
The army needs a steady stream of supplies.
This is obviously something that the heavenly soldiers cannot do.
Then, the only way for the Heavenly Soldiers is to choose to cooperate with the Ashikaga family like them, and maybe... they will gain some benefits from it, which is understandable.
The real rulers of Fuso are still the Ashikaga family and Ashikaga retainers and samurai like the Edo clan.
But now... they realized that they were facing a monster beyond their imagination.
The Heavenly Soldiers are overly strong, which means that even if these are only a few thousand Heavenly Soldiers, not to mention that there will be a steady stream of armies coming from behind. In fact, even these thousands of troops may be enough to sweep through Fusang and put down the rebellion.
.
So...the terrible fact is that they had a bargaining chip, and this bargaining chip was that the Heavenly Soldiers needed their cooperation, their support and cooperation.
But now, the Edo family sadly discovered that people like themselves may be just a burden in the eyes of the heavenly soldiers.
If they are a burden, then... after the rebellion is suppressed, why do the Heavenly Soldiers still need them?
They even realized belatedly that the Ashikaga family was also dispensable to the Tenbō.
Thousands of these soldiers and horses stationed in Fusang are enough to control the entire territory. If there are enough sea ships, they are enough to suppress all forces that are unwilling to obey.
In this case, you have to rely on these heavenly soldiers, because they can kick you away at any time without having to bear any consequences.
For the Edo family and others, this is nothing short of a bolt from the blue, because... this is the worst outcome.
After Zhang Fu sat down, he curled his lips and muttered: "I thought these rebels could fight for one more hour, but who knew, they collapsed at the first touch, which is really disappointing."
The Edo family members and others forced a smile one by one, but their hearts felt cold.
Zhang Fu glanced at them lightly, and then said: "Is anyone in the Ashikaga family... alive?"
An Edo clan hurriedly said: "In Shikoku, there is Ashikaga Yoshinari... A few days ago, he announced a proclamation against thieves and called on us to wait..."
Zhang Fu obviously had no intention of continuing to listen and asked impatiently: "Is this person wise?"
Edo and others looked at each other, not knowing how to respond for a moment.
Zhang Fu asked again: "How old are you?"
Edo said: "Thirty years..."
Zhang Fu frowned and sighed: "How can we prove that he is a bloodline of the Ashikaga family?"
"This..." This Edo family was a little confused. For a moment, he couldn't turn a corner, so he took a deep breath and said, "Everyone knows..."
Zhang Fu said: "Did Ashikaga Yoshitaka have any official documents or edicts during his lifetime..."
"This...probably doesn't exist, but...in the shogunate...there may be..."
"Jade butterfly?"
"Almost...there should be...the genealogy of the general's family..."
Zhang Fu asked: "Where is the shogunate?"
"At this time, it has been occupied by rebels, so..."
Zhang Fu said: "That would be troublesome. Since they are occupied by the rebels, not to mention the loss of these genealogies, even if they are not lost, there is no guarantee that the rebels have not deleted them. You also know that the rebels are the most vicious.
You can do anything."
Edo: "..."
Zhang Fu said: "I have been ordered by the Ming Emperor to fight against the rebels and suppress the bandits. I am also here to find the descendants of the Ashikaga family and inherit the throne. This matter is of vital importance. What I am most worried about now is that the Ashikaga family has no heirs...
"
Edo said: "I think Ashikaga Yoshinari..."
Zhang Fu waved his hand and said: "The problem is how to prove that Ashikaga Yoshinari is a bloodline of the Ashikaga family. If I can't prove it, how can I explain it to His Majesty? The matter of falsely claiming to be a royal family has been seen in history and must be guarded against."
The Edo family had no choice but to say: "But... this is something everyone knows."
"Is it right for everyone to know?" Zhang Fu said angrily.
Edo suddenly realized something. He found that it was not that the other party could not communicate, but that he had not found a way to communicate, so he said: "Of course, this is possible."
Zhang Fu smiled and said: "So now, we have to spread the news, offer rewards to volunteers from all over the world, and look for traces of the Ashikaga family's bloodline. As for the invasion of the army, there is no need to worry about it. The three-month peace bandits are originally
The general does what he says."
Edo obviously had no doubts about this, because he and other retainers and samurai understood better than anyone else that at this time, they had no bargaining capital at all.
In the face of such a destructive force, it is unwise to bargain.
No matter how harsh it is, people can easily seize the Japanese island, but they still go to great lengths to build a memorial arch to find a descendant of the Ashikaga family. This is already very moral, and it is said to be a moral model that will last forever.
Not an exaggeration.
After all, if it were anyone else, maybe they wouldn’t even bother to do the hard work, so what can you do?
"Yes." The Edo clan and others obediently agreed.
Zhang Fu then said: "Whose land is this? This harbor is very good. It is very suitable for building a port. It is actually a good natural harbor. If the Ming Dynasty can build a port here, sea ships can enter and exit in the future."
, and it’s also convenient to cover the wind and waves.”
Edo almost suffocated.
This is his territory.
Lived here for generations.
This place was the famous Edo Castle in later generations, but...in this era, it was not developed yet, and there were not a large number of ships trading here, just some fields and forests.
Zhang Fu smiled and looked friendly, but it made Edo's hair stand up and his back became cold.
The other retainers and samurai looked at the Edo family.
After Edo's scalp went numb, his face turned pale, but he still said humbly: "I have lived here for generations and have governed here for many years."
Zhang Fu just said lightly, noncommittally.
Edo thought for a moment and then said: "If the general doesn't mind, I can provide some land for the heavenly soldiers to build a port..."
Zhang Fu laughed loudly and said: "No, no, the general is only concerned about military matters now, and other matters are beyond my control. Japan will continue to advance troops tomorrow, so we need to rest early today."
After that, he waved to them and closed the door to thank the guests.
The Edo family and others had no choice but to leave the tent with worries.
Edo, who was walking at the front, had an earthy face. The accompanying samurai Edo Shozo whispered: "My lord... why are you so worried?"
Edo looked miserable and said, "It's too bad."
Edo Shozo looked surprised and said: "But... didn't Tomorrow General clearly not ask for our land? The lord gave it to him, but he insisted on not accepting it."
Edo shook his head and said worriedly: "The most likely possibility is... that he doesn't despise the land we entered, and they want to ask for more."
Edo Masami looked suspicious and said: "Is this really the case?"
Edo frowned and thought carefully, and said: "If it were me, with such a military horse, how could I fall in love with that tidal flat... The rejection is not because they are not greedy, but because they want to ask for more."
Edo Shozo's expression changed, and then he said uneasily: "These so-called heavenly soldiers are more terrifying than the rebels. If I had known this, my lord should..."
Edo glared at him fiercely, but said: "No, the outcome of the rebels in the future will only be more terrifying. They are too strong, which means that they can rule the entire island without recruiting. Then
, will definitely choose to take the most stringent measures.”
Edo Shozo could only say: "In that case, what are your plans, my lord?"
Edo frowned and hesitated, noncommittal.
Edo Shozo said excitedly: "Why don't we fight to the death, and the other lords... go first..."
Edo sneered: "Don't you understand? They only came this time with three thousand people, and there will be a steady stream of troops to follow. If we betray, even if we are lucky enough to attack them, if there is a chance, we can
Kill their vanguard. But once the follow-up army lands, they will inevitably carry out more severe revenge!"
"Even if we have another chance to resist their army, the Ming Emperor will definitely be furious... By then, we will have no chance left. Any struggle will be in vain and will only put ourselves in a terrible situation.
.”
Edo's words made Edo Shozo's hair stand up. His face suddenly turned pale, and he didn't know how to respond for a moment.
At this time, the Edo family showed a sense of helplessness, sighed, and said quietly: "Go back, go back and collect our property, and the household registers of the residents of the upper and lower fields of Edo..."
Edo Shozo opened his eyes and said subconsciously: "Lord... what are you doing?"
Edo closed his eyes, as if he had made a lot of determination, and then said: "After sorting it out, I will present it to the heavenly soldiers."
Edo Masami was stunned, shook his head and said: "But..."
Edo closed his eyes in pain and said: "Present it! Present it to express our surrender and entrust everything to them, then... it may not be a good way out. This is called the golden cicada escaping its shell in the art of war. Once we take the initiative
Although we have nothing to offer the city, it is still better than them robbing it. What’s more, our initiative to donate the land has undoubtedly set an example for them, so no matter what, they will give us some compensation more or less. In the future, the Japanese will
, there is always a place for our Edo family.”
Edo paused, opened his eyes, with a melancholy look in his eyes, and continued: "But once we are reluctant to let go of these, if they really find a reason to take action, in order to be justified, they must expose our crimes and then execute us.
Kill. At that time, in order to take precautions, we must eradicate the roots. It is possible that there will be no more Edo clan in the world."
"Today, donating soil is the best way. This is also called retreating in order to advance. No matter what the future, we will always leave a place for our Edo family to stay, and we will get a banner, and we will be able to get enough
Be kind.”
During this short period of time, Edo weighed the decision he made repeatedly in his mind, but Edo Shozo still could not understand Edo's behavior.
There was an unknown fire in his heart, and he thought that doing so was too weak. If it were him, he would definitely fight these heavenly soldiers to the death.
What's more, haven't the heavenly soldiers not made any moves yet? How can it be seen that they covet these lands so much?
Therefore, he gritted his teeth and showed his teeth and eyes, looking very unconvinced.
Seeing his reluctance, the Edo family looked at him solemnly and said: "All the samurai in the family are not allowed to use swords easily, and are not allowed to face the heavenly soldiers directly. Anyone who dares to disobey will be expelled immediately.
"
Edo's voice was unusually stern. After hearing this, Edo Masami shuddered suddenly. Under Edo's cold gaze, he finally gritted his teeth and said, "Yes."
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The next day, Zhang Fu continued to advance, and in just a few days, he defeated two cities.
The city fortresses of this Japanese country are actually more like fortresses. There are often streets and acres near a military fortress, because the fortress does not occupy a large area, usually only tens to a hundred acres. Therefore, the city walls are extremely thick.
The military facilities are also extremely complete. In case of war, they summon warriors and guards to carry food from outside the fortress into the fortress and engage in fierce battles.
The Japanese country will eventually form a situation where countless princes are divided, and it has a lot to do with it. In the cold weapon era, such a fortress was almost invincible, and there are hundreds of fortresses like this scattered in the Japanese country, large and small.
There are so many, it would be more difficult than climbing to the sky to remove them one by one.
But such a military fortress looked like tofu in front of the Ming army.
Zhang Fu was even too lazy to let people bombard the city walls. Instead, he used parabolas to directly cross the high walls and bomb the people inside the fortress. In this way, once such powerful explosive shells were penetrated into the fortress, their power would be even greater.
But it is even more shocking than the wilderness and the peaceful land. Just a few dozen cannons fired into it are enough to devastate the life inside and turn it into a living hell.
Especially nowadays, the artillery attachés who graduated from the Armed Forces School are many times more powerful than the previous artillery. They are familiar with the principles of space geometry and use triangles, quadrilaterals, circles and other space geometry knowledge to position artillery.
Square angle is calculated.
Especially trigonometry can measure important parameters such as the range, height and angle of artillery shells, which can almost directly improve the accuracy of artillery fire by more than ten times.
As for calculus, this is almost a must. Calculation of the speed, acceleration and trajectory of artillery shells through calculus is also the key to artillery.
Even... how to build artillery positions, drawings will be done in advance. After the attack is issued, although it is not to the point of pointing where to hit, it can almost be done.
Of course, the application of mathematics is still inseparable from the craftsmanship of artillery.
If the manufacturing errors of the artillery are uneven, and the accuracy and charge of the shells also have huge deviations, then the so-called calculation is almost a joke.
Therefore, the firearms workshops of the Ming Dynasty focused on standard manufacturing and constantly improved their manufacturing process level until they reached the parameters required by the artillery battalion before they could be purchased.
This so-called fortress had almost no defense capabilities for the model camp, and even provided great convenience to the Ming army. It was like the rebels gathered together on their own and were easily killed.
It only takes two hours to capture a fortress.
The fortress was almost completely bombed, and there were heavy casualties inside. Naturally, some people came out of the fortress and begged for surrender.
By the ninth day, the vanguard Ming army was only a stone's throw away from the shogunate.
Later, Zhu Yong's army also arrived.
Twelve thousand Ming troops landed in a mighty manner.
Zhang Fu did not wait to assemble with Zhu Yong. Although Zhu Yong issued several military orders in succession, telling him to rest on the spot, Zhang Fu only replied that he should not trouble his second brother. Two days later, the vanguard Ming army launched a violent attack on the shogunate.
Indiscriminate bombing.
Then one good news after another reached Zhu Yong's hands.
Zhu Yong bared his teeth and cracked his eyes, but at this moment he was trembling with anger and said: "I knew he was not a good guy, but luckily I treat him as my brother. This is great, and all the credit has been taken away from him."
He scolded him, but at this moment, there was nothing he could do.
Zhu Yong could only comfort himself. Fortunately, the one who was spearheading this time was not that stupid boy Qiu Song. With this piece of cake, he might still be able to leave a mouthful of soup for him. If it had been that guy Qiu Song, he might not even have the water to wash vegetables.
There will be no leftovers for him.
Although Zhu Yong was angry, he would not delay the business!
Immediately, Zhu Yong, in the name of the general, ordered people to inform all directions and ordered the rebels from all over the country to surrender. He also ordered all the princes of the Japanese country to arrive at the shogunate within a limited time to greet the heavenly soldiers and wait for the imperial decree of the Ming Emperor to deal with it.