Daming: If I find a great-grandson, I will teach an emperor through the ages

Chapter 164 Zhu Yuanzhang wants to abdicate?
After ten days,

Zhu Di and others who returned to the Iwamiyama military camp heard the news. After learning, Kameyama led his army to fight with Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in front of Takayama Castle.

The news was sent back by Qinshan secretly. It is said that half of Houguishan's nearly 50 troops were killed in this battle, leaving only more than [-] main troops.

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu of the Northern Dynasty was not much better. His military strength was originally smaller than that of Go Kameyama. This battle was also very difficult, and the final strength of the troops that retreated was only about 20.

In this battle, the northern and southern dynasties of Japan were directly matched.

Even judging from the results, Hou Guishan still took advantage of using 15 cannon fodder for nearly [-] troops of the Northern Dynasty army.

After some discussion, Zhu Di, Cao Wei and others decided to recall more than 4 cavalrymen led by Qin Shan.

Today's Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and the former Ashikaga Yoshimitsu are no longer on the same level.

First, Qin Shan led more than 4 cavalry to repeatedly inflict heavy losses on the Northern Dynasty army. This time, he lost nearly [-] troops in a fierce battle.

Now Ashikaga Yoshimitsu no longer poses such a big threat to the Southern Dynasty regime in Regret Mountain as it did in the past.

Now from the perspective of military strength, Hou Guishan has a slight advantage, so Zhu Di and others must weaken the strength of the Southern Dynasty to prevent Hou Guishan from taking the opportunity to expand his power.

The first step is to recall the Qinshan deployment that was previously sent to the Southern Dynasty to assist in the battle.

Over there, Qin Shan received the order and without hesitation started to drive back towards Ishimi Mountain with his troops.

Hou Guishan had just breathed a sigh of relief from the battle. He turned around and heard his subordinates running to report that Qin Shan and his soldiers had left Gaoshan City and headed towards Ishimi Mountain.

Hou Guishan stood up in shock!

What does Qin Shan want to do?
As soon as the war stopped, he couldn't wait to leave.

no, no...

As a general in front of the formation, Qin Shan would not leave on his own initiative unless he received Zhu Di's order!

Zhu Di, it’s Zhu Di again!
Hou Guishan suddenly started gnashing his teeth, his mouth full of teeth making a loud crunching sound!
The fire blunderbuss in Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's hand was clearly from the hands of Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Di originally sold one hundred thousand fire guns to himself, but he didn't say that he also sold Ashikaga Yoshimitsu one hundred thousand fire guns!

If not, how could he lead his troops to attack Nagano Castle in a daze?
Although the 15 new recruits are said to be cannon fodder, the cannon fodder must die in a valuable way and should not die in vain like this!Of no value at all!

If he hadn't withdrawn in time, all 15 new soldiers would have been lost in Nagano!
This is all because Zhu Di deceived himself!

As soon as the war ended, Zhu Di withdrew Qingshan's army.

Zhu Di, what does this mean?
"Come here, prepare the carriage, I'm going to see Zhu Di!"

Hou Guishan knew that even if he chased Qin Shan now, the other party would not be able to come back with him. He could only find the source of all this, Zhu Di!
When Qin Shan led his cavalry to the Ming Dynasty military camp, Guishan followed behind him.

Zhu Di met Hou Guishan, and Cao Wei was also there.

Seeing Cao Wei again, Hou Guishan's face was obviously a little unnatural.

Back then, Cao Wei killed Zhang Zicheng with one sword over a disagreement in front of him, and he was bloody.

Even Zhu Di, the King of Yan of the Ming Dynasty and the son of the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, was not so violent.

However, Cao Wei stabbed Zhang Zicheng to death with a sword, and Zhu Di did not react at all. This shows that Cao Wei also held a high position in the Ming Dynasty, and that he was ruthless, acted erratically, and acted irrationally.

Compared with Zhu Di, at least Zhu Di is still reasoning with Hou Guishan now, but if Cao Wei doesn't reason with you and hands you a sword, what will you do?
Zhu Di sat firmly on the main seat in front of Hou Guishan, smiled at Hou Guishan and asked:

"Master Xicheng, I just heard that Qin Yujia personally went on a battle with the Adachi clan of the Northern Dynasty two days ago. How come you really have time to come to me so soon?"

Zhu Di spoke in a very calm and natural tone, as if he really knew nothing about Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and the Northern Dynasties.

Hou Guishan said in a muffled voice:

"Don't you know, His Highness King Yan, that I suffered heavy losses in this battle, all because Ashikaga Yoshimitsu also had a hundred thousand fire blunderbuss in his hands, which caused my subordinates to attack the city for several days but failed to break through the city."

"Oh?" Zhu Di said in surprise.

"Ashikaga Yoshimitsu also has a large-scale firecracker in his hands? I really haven't heard of this."

Faced with Houguishan's questioning at this time, the best way is to pretend to be stupid.

No matter what you say, I just don’t know anything. The firecracker in Ashikaga Yoshimitsu’s hand has nothing to do with us.

Anyway, Go Kameyama has no evidence to prove that Zhu Di and the others sent the gun in Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's hand, and it is impossible for him to drag Ashikaga Yoshimitsu over and confront Zhu Di on the spot, so Zhu Di is not afraid at all and plays the professional role of pretending to be stupid. Full of surprise.

Goguiyama was a little angry, "His Royal Highness King Yan doesn't know? Where did the fire blunderbuss in Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's hand come from? They absolutely have no ability to produce so many fire blunderbuss!"

The smile disappeared from Zhu Di's face.

"What do you mean, Lord Xicheng? When I say that I don't know, I mean I don't know. I'm not the only country that can produce fire guns, the Ming Dynasty."

Gou Kameyama also saw that Zhu Di was prevaricating him, but he couldn't swallow the tone in his heart, "But except for the Ming Dynasty, other countries cannot support Ashikaga Yoshimitsu with [-] muskets at once."

"Is the Lord Hicheng here to question me? I'm sorry, but I really don't know where the fire blunderbuss in Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's hand came from. Lord Hicheng suspects that I have colluded with Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, then Just come up with evidence, otherwise if you continue to slander us like this with empty words, I will be angry!"

How could Hou Guishan be able to produce evidence? Hearing this, he had to break his teeth and swallow them, and no longer pursued the matter of the firecracker.

"Then what is the purpose of His Highness King Yan to recall General Qin Shan at this time?" Hou Guishan turned around and asked again.

"You told me before that Qin Shan suffered many unfavorable battles on the front line, causing King Xicheng to miss good opportunities. Naturally, I called him back this time to warn him and set an example." Zhu Di also used the same excuse. Seamless.

"Besides... the Southern Dynasty army of Lord Xisege, with the assistance of my Ming Dynasty cavalry, has severely damaged the Northern Dynasty army many times. In this battle, the Northern Dynasty once again lost troops and generals. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu has no power over Lord Xisege. It’s a big threat, so I choose to call Qin Shan back to issue orders at this time, which should have little impact on King Xicheng.”

Hou Guishan grimaced.

"His Royal Highness, King Yan, these words are wrong!"

"Although Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was temporarily defeated at this time, the material, human, financial and territorial resources of his Northern Dynasty were stronger than those of our Southern Dynasty. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu only needed to recruit soldiers and train for a period of time before he could make a comeback. By the time……"

The reason why Houguishan was able to gain an advantage in this battle was because he had recruited 15 recruits in advance.

He Kameyama can recruit troops, and Ashikaga Yoshimitsu can naturally do the same. In addition, the territory controlled by the Northern Dynasty is much larger than that of the Southern Dynasty. Once Ashikaga Yoshimitsu recruits enough soldiers again and attacks again, Kameyama will still be difficult to resist.

After Zhu Di heard this, he thought about it and came up with some kind words to comfort him:
"Master Xicheng, I told you that you will help me many times. You are my friend. If you are in trouble, I will not sit idly by."

"Although I don't know where the fire blunderbuss in Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's hand came from, but he can get 20 fire blunderbuss, and I, the Ming Dynasty, can support Lord Xisege with [-]!"

"If one day Ashikaga Yoshimitsu gathers enough troops to make a comeback, I will definitely write a letter back to the Ming Dynasty to ask for help, and send inexhaustible fire cannons to Lord Xicheng."

When Hou Guishan heard this, he really had no choice.

Zhu Di's answer must have attitude and results. Hou Guishan can't find any problems at all.But when Ashikaga Yoshimitsu attacks again in the future, only God knows whether Zhu Di will fulfill his promise.

Zhu Di stood up and pulled Hou Guishan to the entrance of the camp.
"Master Xicheng, please relax and go back. At this time, the war with the Northern Dynasty has just ended. You should cultivate yourself and work diligently. If you have any questions, we will talk about it in the future. As long as I am in Japan for one day, I will never sit back and watch Ashikaga." Yoshiman insults the king of Xicheng, we have a long time to come..."

Zhu Di issued an order to expel guests. Hou Guishan hesitated several times and could only go back with his people in despair...

Looking at Hou Guishan's leaving figure, Zhu Di and Cao Wei looked at each other and smiled.

What Zhu Di and Hou Guishan said just now can be regarded as nonsense. After all, the strength of the Northern and Southern Dynasties of the Japanese Kingdom has been greatly reduced, and the time that Cao Wei and the others are waiting for has gradually matured.

When Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and Go Kameyama fought several more times and the number of troops in their hands was reduced again, Ming Dynasty no longer had to hide and tuck in, and directly served these Japanese people with artillery!
Now Zhu Di is able to organize a large army and equip himself with continuous muskets and artillery, and at the same time start a war with Kameyama and Ashikaga Yoshimitsu.

But at this time, the Northern and Southern Dynasties of Japan still had considerable military strength. This was not the best time. Victory was certain, but a tragic victory was not what Cao Wei and Zhu Di wanted to see.

hold on……

early june.

Cao Wei prepares to return to Ming Dynasty.

At the pier on the southwest bank of Iwami Mountain.

Dozens of warships have decorated everything.

Zhu Di and others came to see Cao Wei off.

"Sister-in-law, you are going to marry your [-]th sister when you go back this time. I can't go back, so I can only congratulate you in advance," Zhu Di said to Cao Wei with his hands raised.

"Your Highness has been guarding Shijian Mountain for the Ming Dynasty. It is not easy. You have had this intention for a long time," Cao Wei replied.

"After you go back, tell your father that the time for Japan has gradually matured. I may start a war with them at any time. Information communication between the two countries is inconvenient. I will not wait for your father's imperial edict and will only act according to the opportunity."

Cao Wei nodded to express his understanding.

You will be outside, and your orders will not be accepted.

Moreover, there was a two-month sea route between Japan and the Ming Dynasty, so it was really troublesome to send information back and forth.

Zhu Di had to die and wait for Zhu Yuanzhang's order to send troops. If he delayed for two months, he might miss some opportunities and cause unnecessary losses.

It seems it's time to figure out how to develop wireless telegraphy, Cao Wei thought to himself.

"Then just take care of yourself here, Your Highness," Cao Wei cupped his hand towards Zhu Di, turned around and boarded the ship without saying much.

The crew put in the anchor, hoisted the sails, and set off in sequence just in the direction of the wind.

Cao Wei stood on the deck, waving to bid farewell to Zhu Di, Dao Yanma and the three of them. I don’t know when we will see each other next time...

Two months later, Cao Wei led the fleet back to Daming. It was already August and the weather was getting hot.

Cao Wei's return made Yingtian Mansion lively for a while.

Everyone remembers that Zhu Yuanzhang said at the beginning of the year that when Cao Wei comes back, he will marry Zhu Hanming.

Now, Cao Wei is back...

On the day he returned to Yingtian Mansion, Cao Wei first went to the palace to meet Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang is getting older and older, and his body is getting more and more aging. Looking at it makes people feel a little worried.

"Good to be back, good to be back. We have already chosen a date, it is August [-]th. You can also decorate the Cao Mansion during these days,"

Zhu Yuanzhang said to Cao Wei that although his body was getting older, he still had full energy when he spoke.

Cao Wei nodded in response, "I understand."

"Hahaha, I'm about to change my tune," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

Cao Wei also laughed, and then repeated what Zhu Di said before leaving.

"Well, the fourth child does things in a measured manner and has fought some battles, big and small. We are not worried about him," Zhu Yuanzhang said.

But then he added, "When the manufacturing bureau produces a few more cannons, I will send some to Fourth along with the cannonballs."

Zhu Yuanzhang still cares about Zhu Di after all. He says he is not worried, but his actions reveal his heart.

"I will go to the manufacturing bureau soon to give instructions." Cao Wei said.

Then he asked, "Your Majesty, why don't you see His Highness the Hero?"

From the moment he entered the study room, Cao Wei wondered why Zhu Xiongying, who never left Zhu Yuanzhang's side every day, was not here.

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said with a smile, "He went out with the Xu family girl. Xiongying has grown up, and we can't tie him to us every day."

Cao Wei understood, and then wanted to resign and go to the manufacturing bureau to have a look.

And Zhu Yuanzhang spoke again,
"Cao Wei, we want a hero to ascend the throne, what do you think?"

Cao Wei was stunned for a moment, and then said something ambiguous.

"His Royal Highness Xiongying is the crown prince, and it is only a matter of time before he ascends the throne."

Zhu Yuanzhang heard Cao Wei's caution at this time and smiled.
"You don't have to think too much, just think of it as chatting with us."

"promise."

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and said:
"We know our own body. It's almost time for us, old bones, to go down to see those old guys. We just want to let Xiongying ascend the throne first. If we can live for two more days, we can help him take care of him for two days, so that he won't get sick. When we left, he came to power too suddenly."

Cao Wei was silent.

Historically, Zhu Yuanzhang died in June of the 31st year of Hongwu, which was indeed only two years ago.

Zhu Yuanzhang must have felt that his end was approaching, and wanted to arrange his funeral arrangements in advance.

"Your Majesty has such a strong body and bones, he will definitely live a long life. However, His Majesty is also old. It would be a good thing to ascend the throne earlier. Only when you truly sit in that position can you truly understand some things and take on some responsibilities."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Cao Wei, his eyes full of relief and satisfaction. After nodding slightly, he said,

"Okay, you go."

(End of this chapter)