Anti-Qing: Starting from the Reincarnation of the Ming Dynasty

The current King of Ryukyu is named Shoon, and he is the grandson of the previous King of Ryukyu, Shomu.

It had been several years since Shang Mu's death, but Shang Wen had only recently been canonized by the Ming Dynasty and succeeded to the throne.

During this period, its domestic government affairs were controlled by the powerful minister Xiang Clan and the Shimazu Clan of Japan's Satsuma Domain.

The Zaiban established by the Satsuma Domain in Ryukyu even had the upper hand, and only the Shang and Xiang clans could join forces to compete with it.

In other words, the current Ryukyu Kingdom is actually a Japanese colony to a certain extent.

The Shang family and the Xiang family, the two actual rulers of the Ryukyu Kingdom, had long been intolerable to this.

The Shang family had even written to the Manchu Qing Dynasty before, requesting it to be included in order to defeat the Satsuma clan's oppression of Ryukyu.

But it was a pity that the Manchus themselves rejected it!

However, although the Manchus refused, Ryukyu's inner heart was immortal.

After Shang On accepted the canonization of the Ming Dynasty and officially succeeded to the throne of the Ryukyu Kingdom, he chose to come to the capital of the Ming Dynasty in person.

In order to adhere to the Ming Dynasty and get rid of the current predicament.

With full amazement and surrounded by everyone, Shang Wen stepped off the train.

He looked back at the iron lump that could fly like a horse on the railway track, and his heart was full of wonder and shock.

The Ming Dynasty is worthy of being a great kingdom in heaven. It is actually able to create such a divine object. It is indeed not comparable to the small country of Ryukyu.

Although it was Shang Wen's first time riding a train, he had to admit that the ride felt quite good.

Well, although Ryukyu is a small country, as the leader of a country, it is naturally impossible for Shang On to enter the capital in an ordinary car.

This time he took Zhu Jing'an's special train.

The special trains are equipped with soundproof cotton to isolate noise to the greatest extent and ensure the riding experience of the passengers.

The walls of the carriage are up to two centimeters thick, which can protect against most musket and bow and arrow attacks. Even some small-caliber artillery cannot penetrate the carriage of the special train and harm the crew.

In addition, the special train is equipped with various facilities such as a reception room, bedroom, study room, bathroom, and kitchen.

Equipped with corresponding maids, chefs, cleaning staff, etc.

All means possible under current technical means are used to ensure the comfort and safety of the occupants.

Compared with Zhu Jing'an's special train and Zhu Jianzhuo's special train, the difference is only in the pattern of accessories, and the rest are not bad.

Well, the pattern on Zhu Jianzhuo's special train is a five-clawed golden dragon, which is the symbol of the emperor.

But the pattern on Zhu Jing'an's special train is just a four-clawed python robe.

And this small difference is the difference between the prince and the emperor.

As the king of Ryukyu, Shang Tai was also the first king of a vassal state to visit the capital after the restoration of the Ming Dynasty. Although the Ming Dynasty paid enough attention to him.

But it was impossible to let him take the emperor's special train.

To be able to take out the prince's special train and let him, a theoretical "king of the county", ride on it was already considered an extraordinarily gracious act of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhou Yun, Minister of Rites of the Ming Dynasty, was waiting at the train station early.

After Shang Wen got out of the car, Zhou Yun immediately greeted him and spoke.

"Please come this way, Your Majesty. His Majesty is already waiting for you to come and see him in the palace."

After saying this, he invited Shang Wen to a carriage.

Seeing this, Shang Wen quickly waved his hand and said very politely.

"Please, Lord Zhou, please wait for me here."

Shang Wen spoke Chinese with almost no accent.

In East Asia in this era, the ruling classes of various countries all know some Chinese.

If you don't know Chinese, you will inevitably be laughed at.

After saying this, Shang Wen got into the car.

Accompanied by the sound of horse whips, the car drove forward slowly, pulled by four strong horses.

According to ancient etiquette, the emperor drove six horses, which meant that the emperor's chariot could only be driven by six horses. As a vassal king of a country, Shangwen's use of four horses was most in line with etiquette.

The driver entered the city gate and walked along the imperial road to the inner city.

The people around the road pointed at the drivers and talked a lot.

"Hey, why do you think this Ryukyu King is here in Beijing?"

"I don't know, it's hard to say, but it shouldn't be a bad thing."

"The king of the foreign vassal came to the capital in person to pay his respects. This shows that our country, the Ming Dynasty, is now very prosperous."

"The Ming Dynasty has just returned to the country, and it has the current situation. In the future, it will definitely reach far away from the Han and Tang Dynasties, haha, far away from the Han and Tang Dynasties..."

"..."

Under the gaze of countless people, the car slowly drove into the inner city.

Then continue towards the imperial city.

After arriving outside the imperial city, Shang Tai stopped the carriage.

Originally, according to the rules, he could take a car all the way to the outside of the palace, but in order to show his respect.

Shang Wen got out of the car outside the imperial city and walked towards the inner part of the imperial city.

Seeing this, Zhou Yun had no choice but to accompany him.

After all, the King of Ryukyu was showing his respect for the Ming Dynasty. As an official of the Ming Dynasty, he couldn't stop it, right?
Although His Majesty and the Crown Prince are currently waiting for the King of Ryukyu to meet in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, they probably don’t mind waiting a little longer.

Entering from the gate of the imperial city, the group walked to the Meridian Gate of the palace city.

When they walked to the Meridian Gate, what everyone didn't expect was that Ryukyu King Shang On knelt down with a pop.

He bowed three times and kowtowed nine times in the direction of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. After the ceremony, Shang Wen shouted loudly.

"My lord, the King of Ryukyu, Shang On, kneels down to ask your superior country to uphold justice and help Ryukyu expel the Japanese pirates of Satsuma Domain."

After saying this, he got up from the ground and continued to move forward.

After three steps, bow and kowtow again. "My lord, the King of Ryukyu, Shang On, kneels down to ask your superior country to uphold justice and help Ryukyu expel the Japanese pirates of Satsuma Domain."

Get up, continue to move forward, and after three steps, bow and kowtow again.

"My lord, the King of Ryukyu, Shang On, kneels down to ask your superior country to uphold justice and help Ryukyu expel the Japanese pirates of Satsuma Domain."

"..."

The surrounding Ming soldiers and ministers were a little shocked when they saw this scene.

He has been kneeling down since the Meridian Gate. He is also a ruthless person.

Entering from the Meridian Gate, first cross the Jinshui Bridge, then pass the Gate of Supreme Harmony, and finally reach the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

The distance in between is not short.

If he really bowed like this all the way, the skin on his knees and forehead would be broken even if it was light.

If you are sincere, you will probably get a concussion.

Seeing this, Zhou Yun's expression changed and he called a young eunuch on the side to give instructions.

"You enter the palace through the side door and quickly report this matter to His Majesty and His Highness."

"Let His Majesty and His Highness be prepared in advance."

How should I put it, Shang Wen started walking from the Imperial City and started kneeling at the Meridian Gate, which indeed showed his respect for the Ming Dynasty.

But to a certain extent, this submission is actually forcing the emperor to go to the palace.

Force Daming to agree to his request!

After all, Shang Wen had behaved so submissively, so Ming couldn't refuse his small request, right?

Don’t you want to lose the dignity of the Heavenly Kingdom?
……

Soon, Zhu Jianzhuo and Zhu Jing'an in the Hall of Supreme Harmony received the news.

After Zhu Jiazhuo heard this, his face was obviously unhappy.

But Zhu Jing'an on the side showed a thoughtful expression.

How should I put it, he had actually wanted to take action against Xiaoli for a long time.

I just have no excuse.

Now the King of Ryukyu's forced palace was just the reason for Ming Dynasty to mobilize troops.

Well, the kings of other vassal states were so humble and begged the country to seek justice for him. Ming Dynasty would definitely not be able to refuse.

Furthermore, despite the fact that Ryukyu is a small and poor country, its geographical location is quite important.

If the Ming Dynasty could control Ryukyu, it would be able to control the waterways from the South China Sea to Japan and North Korea.

By controlling Ryukyu, the Ming Dynasty could control the entire ocean in Northeast Asia.

Also, Ryukyu’s geographical location happens to be on the first island chain.

If the Ming Dynasty cannot control the first island chain, the first island chain may form a chain from sea to land to block the Ming Dynasty in the future.

But if the Ming Dynasty can control the first island chain, then the first island chain will become the first line of defense isolated from the coastal areas of the Ming Dynasty, and even the base for the Ming Dynasty to advance from the offshore sea to the deep blue.

Seeing that his father looked unhappy, Zhu Jing'an leaned over and spoke in a low voice to comfort him.

"If we can legitimately interfere in Ryukyu affairs, it may not be a bad thing for our Ming Dynasty..."

……

Shang Wen started from the Meridian Gate and knelt all the way.

After passing the Jinshui Bridge, we arrived at the Gate of Taihe.

The so-called imperial gate that listens to the government refers to here.

Outside Taihe Gate is where the court meetings are usually held.

The emperor sat in front of the Gate of Supreme Harmony and listened to the government, and his ministers stood in formation under the imperial steps.

Generally, the Hall of Supreme Harmony is rarely used unless it is a major festival or occasion.

Shang Wen continued to kowtow in three steps, passed the Yamato Gate, and then continued towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Finally, he arrived outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Then, under the guidance of several chamberlains, he entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

After entering the Hall of Supreme Harmony, blood was already oozing from Shang Wen's forehead, palms, and knees.

The blood left several obvious traces on the gold bricks in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

With a thud, Shang Wen kowtowed one last time, and then spoke.

"My lord, the King of Ryukyu, Shang On, kneels down to ask your superior country to uphold justice and help Ryukyu expel the Japanese pirates of Satsuma Domain."

"Everyone in Ryukyu has admired Wang Hua for a long time, and is willing to embrace the Ming Dynasty. Please give me your majesty's permission!"

During the Qing Dynasty, Ryukyu once submitted a letter asking for inclusion.

But it was rejected by the Manchus.

Now, Shang Wen has brought up the old story again, which shows that they really want to annex China.

Rather than being like North Korea in the Wanli Year, they just planned to use the inner attachment as bait to attract Ming Dynasty to stand up for him.

When Zhu Jianzhuo heard this, he subconsciously looked at Zhu Jing'an. It was obvious that he was shocked by Shang Wen's words.

Unexpectedly, Ryukyu would propose inclusion at this time!
In his opinion, Shang Wen has now completed the moral kidnapping. If nothing unexpected happens, the Ming Dynasty will definitely send troops to help Ryukyu expel the Japanese pirates.

If this is the case, his still-warm throne will no longer be secure.

At this time, Shang Wen proposed to embrace the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Jianzhuo didn't understand what was his inner driving force for doing this?
Zhu Jing'an received his father's eyes and shook his head slightly to express that he didn't know either.

Seeing this, Zhu Jianzhuo still had doubts in his heart, but he could only speak.

"The King of Ryukyu is free from the gift and can live a peaceful life!"

"Come here, give the King of Ryukyu a seat!" (End of Chapter)