Jingming

Chapter 494 The divine wind that destroys the country

What is about to arrive in front of the Japanese people is:

Xia Yan, the top official of the Jiajing Dynasty, had the credit for conquering Qinghai, Hetao, and Xuanning as the general military staff. He also conquered Outer Yunnan, expelled the Portuguese and established the Nanyang Protectorate. He was the actual first person under the emperor in the Ming Dynasty's power system.

Tang Shunzhi, the top famous minister of the Jiajing Dynasty, the holder of all promotion records in the Ming Dynasty, the number one scholar in literature and the leader of the martial arts department, Jingbian Marquis, Wang Shouren, and Yang Yiqing taught together, and is now the mentor and friend of Yu Dayou, the brave general of the Ming Dynasty, and the founder of the Mandarin Duck Formation.

Yu Dayou, the top star of the Jiajing Dynasty, was the first martial arts champion in the Ming Dynasty. His battle at Huangya Mountain shocked the world. Xuanning was conquered in the north and was granted the title of Hanhaihou. He was a practitioner of the Yuanyang Formation.

Yan Shifan, the top second generation of the Jiajing Dynasty, the world is not aware of his achievements yet, but his reputation in later generations is deafening.

Hu Zongxian, a famous anti-Japanese minister in the Jiajing Dynasty, has experienced the accumulation of basic official positions, and now he will meet the foundation of his destined achievements.

The youthful version of Qi Jiguang, the most heroic general of the Jiajing Dynasty, a close disciple of Wang Shouren, and a special operations disciple of Yan Chunsheng. Now he will finally meet on the battlefield with the two equally important teachers in his life, Tang Shunzhi and Yu Dayou.

In front of them, although Zhu Wan's official rank was high enough, it was only because Zhu Houcong now gave him more opportunities to prevent his talents from being buried.

Zhu Houcong agreed to Xia Yan and Tang Shunzhi's invitation just to make sure this thing was done.

In the future, new laws can be implemented back and forth, but Japan must be completely conquered!

"I will not be afraid of your great achievements. I will let you temporarily stay in the capital to train troops. It is because the time has not come yet."

Zhu Houcong still felt that it was not enough. In the Xinuan Pavilion of the Qianqing Palace, there was a man standing in front of him who made the Mongolians change their colors when they heard about it: Yan Chunsheng, Duke of Xingguo of the Ming Dynasty.

Having just turned forty, he is actually in the prime of life and at the peak of his powers.

"Your Majesty has your destiny. Even if there is a mountain of swords and a sea of ​​fire in front of you, I will step over it!"

Zhu Houcong nodded: "Use your old skills and go deep behind enemy lines! The Dongying Pass is flanked by north, south, west, and land and water, but the depth of the Dongying Pass is not small, and heroes cannot be underestimated. The Ming Dynasty's Eastern Expedition cannot be prolonged. Lead elite special warfare Generals, when they arrive in Guandong, they will launch a beheading offensive according to the situation. The bandits in Guandong are leaderless, which makes it easier for Wang Shi to destroy them in the first battle. We must give Japan an impression that the Ming Dynasty is invincible!"

"...I won't you fight with the main force of Master Wang?"

Zhu Houcong shook his head: "It is inconvenient for you, the duke of the country, to show up in the direction of the main force. When I send you there, not many people know about it, so you can only support fighting by fighting. I have arranged this so that you can practice like this first. Practice. Now that I'm gone, I won't tell you about your achievements. When you return in triumph, you will have a country in the Western Regions in the future!"

Yan Chunsheng was shocked: "I don't dare!"

"I said yes, and yes!" Zhu Houcong looked at him, "After another northern expedition in the future, the Tatars will definitely continue to move westward. You will dominate the grassland, and in the future you will be like the Duke of Guizhou, ruling the Western Regions and Central Asia. Block the land trade routes and build Jinou, the best place in the Ming Dynasty!"

"...I must die to repay your kindness!"

Zhu Houcong laughed and looked at him.

This is a brave general who emerged because of his own appearance, and a person who truly benefited from the opportunities of the era created by Zhu Houcong.

There is no need to leave him unused, but with the contribution he has made, if he uses it again, he will be given adequate rewards.

Zhu Houcong can give him a top reward in exchange for a Ming Dynasty Perfect Territory.

The mountains of the Western Region Plateau must become the de facto natural Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty, truly digested and not restrained.

Zhu Houcong was willing to give up on this king with a different surname!

At this point, he has compiled the top lineup to deal with Japan.

Under the situation of the "Warring States" over there, a group of today's most mature and elite special operations forces that already have battlefield experience and a desire for top-level goals will go deep into Kanto, which is temporarily out of reach of the Ming Dynasty's frontiers, at random points. Choose a lucky hero.

Let the first battle between Ming Dynasty and Japan be the final battle.

From then on, it was nothing more than projecting power to the entire territory there step by step.

We should also add the arrangement of beheading the enemy in the rear, just for the success of the first battle. Don't let the disaster-prone environment and dangerous geography cause variables and make the war last too long.

Xia Yan and Tang Shunzhi can go, why should Yan Chunsheng keep them?

"When you pass by North Korea, take Li Yuan with you." Zhu Houcong finally said, "He is also your apprentice. His father and you killed Bodi and captured the Great Banner in Chicheng. If you take him with you, thousands of years later, he will be recorded in the history books. There is a wonderful story about a monarch, his ministers and his comrades!"

"I accept the decree!"

Yan Chunsheng thanked him profusely, and when he stood up, he was as powerful as a tiger out of its cage.

Ten years. After returning to Beijing from the Northern Expedition and being granted the title of Duke, he never set foot on the battlefield again.

Go to North Korea without him.

The expedition to Japan did not include him at the beginning.

After being "suppressed" by the emperor until now, it turns out that there is such a calculation.

There is no merit in this trip, only loyalty is tested.

Only if he is willing to wade into this danger and fight alone to create chaos can he receive the highest praise.

A land of one country.

dare? dare!

There was no coldness in the emperor's eyes, and Yan Chunsheng clasped his fists again: "I'm going to order the troops!"

"Go, I believe you will be victorious!"

……

Giant whales are flying on the blue sea, and Zhu Houcong is sitting in Beijing looking at Japan.

That's it. For him, the next step is to wait for the battle report and the result.

After arranging these matters, before Mao Bowen arrived in Beijing and the minister of state to replace Tang Shunzhi was confirmed, Zhu Houcong began to arrange the marriage for his children.

The pressure is naturally only given to Japan.

Now is the calm before the storm, Tao Longfang is getting more and more anxious, because Ouchi Yoshitaka is getting more and more pessimistic.

Maori Yuanjiu, who is suspected to be an "inner ghost", cannot be defeated and cannot be defeated easily.

After beating him, the other surrendered generals of the Nizi clan may also be in danger. Should the defensive alliance be disbanded now, leaving only the Dauchi clan to bear the pressure alone as one of the guilty chiefs named by the Ming Dynasty?

Or do you mean to make peace first before the enemy troops arrive?

It's hard to win, but Mouri Yuan is the one who has carried it all the way.

Now, Ouchi Yoshitaka trusted Tao Longfang very much and entrusted the defense of Ouchi's army to him, the general.

But what's up with his own style of enjoying timely pleasure?

After recovering from his injuries, Yoshitaka Ouchi reappeared in front of his retainers and other allies. In the name of strengthening friendship and jointly defending against the enemy, he did not discuss military arrangements. What's the use of just drinking and appreciating girls?

Do you rely on emotions to defend against enemies?

In the face of a formidable enemy, Tao Longfang doesn't understand why Ouchi Yoshitaka is always prone to collapse and escaping from reality after a setback.

Fortunately, in this development, Ouchi Yoshitaka had to cope with the battle of the Ming Dynasty. He did not "emphasis on literature over military power", which ultimately led to Tao Long's subordinates defeating his superiors. At the moment, Tao Longfang feels like he can't count on Yoshitaka Ouchi to step up and boost morale and direct the overall situation.

"Iki, Goto Islands, Kusugaki Islands, Seeds, Yaku, and the Shimadzu family please arrange outposts outside Kyushu to detect when the enemy appears in time! The coalition's first priority is still to prevent the enemy from landing! Their artillery Although the muskets are powerful, the divine wind will still protect us! Even if we cannot prevent the landing, the mountains of China and the mountains of Kyushu are equally easy to defend and difficult to attack!"

Tao Ryofang discussed strategies with Shimazu Takahisa's retainers, and then turned to Motonari Mori's retainers: "Aki is not a front line. Tsushima and Ryukyu are both closer to Kyushu. Please obey the general as soon as possible." Order, send elite troops to Fukuoka to assist in the defense!"

"Please rest assured Tao Sang, Lord Maori is preparing weapons and food for the army and will set off soon."

Tao Longfang is not at ease, but no matter what, he must first weaken Maoliyuan's strength here.

If he doesn't obey orders, it will be another matter within the garrison.

"But Tousang." Maori Motonari's retainer asked again, "Now it seems that the war will probably start in winter. Our Aki army has gone to Fukuoka. Is there really no problem with food in these few months? Maori-sama Worry about that too.”

The typhoon season has arrived, and the Ming army is still standing still on Tsushima and Ryukyu. Even near the island chains of Kyushu and Iki Island on the outskirts of Honshu, there is no trace of Ming army warships.

Do we really have to wait until the typhoon season is over and late autumn before we start attacking?

"Of course, Shimazu-san will supply sufficient food for the reinforcements. Don't worry, we are consuming military food, and the Ming army can only rely on sea ships to transport food! The longer the time, the better it is for us!"

Tao Longfang still had some calculations in his eyes.

If there are still three or four months before the Ming army actually attacks, and Mao Liyuan still shirks it with various reasons, then should we take a gamble and use this time to eliminate internal worries in advance?

These decisions require Yoshitaka Ouchi to make.

Tao Longfang was just a retainer, and could not quickly digest Aki Province by wooing Motori Motonari's retainers and the people of Aki Province like Ouchi Yoshitaka did.

After coordinating the combat arrangements of several parties again, Tao Longfang went to find Ouchi Yoshitaka. As expected, he was discussing Buddhism and literature with Sagara Takeuchi.

Although Sagara Takeomi has the character "武" in his name, he is the highest person in charge of civil affairs among the retainers of Ouchi Yoshitaka, and is a "civilian".

Tao Longfang didn't like Sagara Takeomi very much, so after he passed by, he loudly shouted away the woman who was performing music and dancing to provide entertainment: "What time is it! Sagara Takeomi, you guy, shouldn't you discuss it with Ouchi-sama now?" How do you collect money, food, and weapons?"

"I'm sorry!" Sagara Wuchen said with a straight face, "How can you be so domineering in front of Ouchi-sama!"

Ouchi Yoshitaka sighed: "It's Goro... As the general, you can arrange the battle."

"I'm just a retainer! Ouchi-sama, if this continues, how can we make the generals and samurai in the coalition believe that we can win this battle! And Takeshi Sagara, how do you want me to face their demands for military supplies? Logistical worries? Don’t you have anything to keep busy with?”

Being called by his name repeatedly by Tao Longfang, Xiangliang Wuchen's face turned ugly: "Xiangliang-san" is all. Are you even unwilling to call him "Wuchen-kun"?

"Goro, Wu Chen, you say..." Ouchi Yoshitaka suddenly looked a little confused, "Maybe, can we go to Kyoto first?"

When Tao Longfang heard this, it was like a bolt from the blue: "Lord Ouchi, what are you talking about?"

"Let's go to Kyoto while they are trying to escape the typhoon!" Yoshitaka Ouchi's eyes became brighter and full of expectation, "I am the Imperial Guard General, and of course I have to guard Kyoto!"

"Are you kidding!" Tao Longfang was angry, "Who can give up the territory for us? Do you want to give up on China just like that?"

"Of course it's not...exchange. A stone can see a silver mountain, and there are several countries. What the Mongols couldn't do, the Ming Dynasty couldn't do. Besides, only Kyushu is the real front line and can be achieved, right Wu Chen?"

Tao Longfang thought he had gone crazy: "Since you firmly believe that even the Ming Dynasty can't do it, why don't you cheer up and win this battle with dignity, win prestige, and win everything!"

"...Goro, I'm a little tired." Ouchi Yoshitaka's eyes became confused again, "So, I leave it all to you. Wu Chen, continue to tell me the story of that monk..."

The Lord has a tendency to develop into a homebody. The knife on the knife rest has not been touched for a long time, but there are many books scattered beside his cushion.

Tao Longfang had no choice but to leave from Ouchi Yoshitaka. When he looked back, he felt that he was also infected by him and became a little desperate.

Is it because the Ming Dynasty can't do it? Is it to deceive others and want to exchange the land of several countries in the Ouchi family for one or two countries to escape the pressure of the upcoming war?

Can such a lord really lead everyone to fulfill the promise made by the guarding general?

Tao Longfang, who controlled the military affairs of the Ouchi family, couldn't help but be confused.

If we really want to win this battle, in addition to eliminating the hidden worry of the Maori family, we also have to push away the crumbling leader of the coalition forces?

What kind of human suffering is this?

……

Time comes and the world has the same force, and it is not free to transport heroes.

Meng Yuan faced the Kamakura shogunate, which was still effectively controlling Japan at that time. Hojo Tokimune at that time could also be called a hero.

What Ming Dynasty faced was the so-called "Warring States" that had been in chaos for decades and was already full of internal contradictions.

The "divine wind" allowed Japan to escape Meng Yuan's attack twice. But this time when the Ming Dynasty's top lineup attacked, could it protect Japan for the third time?

The wind has picked up, starting from within.

The defeat of the garrison coalition forces in the southern waters of Tsushima made Ouchi Yoshitaka see the gap and became extremely pessimistic. It triggered the side of his character that could not bear huge setbacks, and he said it in front of Tao Longfang in a daze. if that is the case.

The interests of the retainers of the Ouchi family and the surrendered ministers of the Nizi family are all in the countries controlled by the Ouchi family.

Heroes emerge from troubled times, and a huge decision lies before Tao Longfang.

He actually believes that he can defeat the enemy and win a great victory. Even if it is difficult, an expedition is an expedition!

What he has to decide now is: just try to win the first battle like this and see if he can inspire Yoshitaka Ouchi's confidence, or should he simply stand up and turn the tide?

No, his prestige is not enough, and he must not be able to make everyone else surrender.

Tao Longfang is aware of this self-awareness.

Looking at the mountain city under the night, Tao Longfang was silent, then slowly looked to the southwest, and then to the east.

To resist the Ming Dynasty, more strength is needed.

When the Shimazu family massacres Ryukyu, Kyushu must be at the forefront, and Shimazu Takahisa has no way out.

And there is another person who has absolutely no way out: Hosokawa Harumoto, who claims to be the general who respects the emperor and repels the barbarians.

Tao Longfang stood up: "Go to Naito-san's house!"

What does Ouchi clan retainer Naito Xingmoi, who assisted Ouchi Yoshitaka but was ostracized after defeating the Nishi clan, think of the current situation?

Ouchi Yoshitaka wanted to trade Iwami Ginzan and Sokukoku for a safe place to avoid disaster, but Tao Longfang refused!

He can exchange it, why can't Taolongfang be exchanged for something else?

Xia Yan, Tang Shunzhi, and Yan Chunsheng had just set off. There was an endless flow of land and sea goods from Jiuliancheng, Dagu, and Ningbo to Japan, and evil winds were already blowing on the island of Japan.

The root of this evil trend is ultimately the Ming Dynasty.

The "Warring States" storm has never stopped, but because of this evil wind, it will eventually brew into a different "divine wind".

This wind will destroy the country.

(End of this chapter)