Plane Travel Guide

The Muromachi shogunate was actually a lame regime from the beginning of its establishment, and his control over the whole of Japan was actually not as stable and powerful as imagined.

Not only did various powerful guardian daimyos in the region maintain a semi-independent state, but even the royal family was in a state of split northern and southern dynasties for quite a long time.

It was not until the continuous efforts of the third-generation general Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and the fourth-generation general Ashikaga Yoshimitsu that the Muromachi Shogunate's ruling power in the world was slightly stabilized, and it basically became the No. 1 of the Japanese archipelago in terms of strength and name.

It was precisely when he discovered that the power of the shogunate was on the rise, Ashikaga Yoshichi intended to take this opportunity of negotiating with the Ming Dynasty to launch a big war, and it would be best to lay the foundation for the shogunate to be passed down from generation to generation in one fell swoop.

With the completion of the assembly of troops from various places, Ashikaga Yoshichi witnessed the magnificent scene of swords and guns with his own eyes, and he became more and more convinced that the decision was correct: "With such a majestic and mighty army, the Ming Dynasty can definitely be wiped out, and the borders and land will also be destroyed." Just around the corner!" Plane Travel Guide 1482

The big names around him, of course, also echoed their voices, and they all believed that the military strength of the Ming Dynasty was not enough, and it could even sweep the world within a few months. If everything went well, next year's Spring Festival could be spent in the Forbidden City.

This shows the strength of historical inertia. Hundreds of years later, a group of crazy guys also arrogantly declared that they would end the China Incident within three months.However, later facts proved that there is always no shortage of wishful thinking on the island country.

At present, the military force assembled in Kinki has reached nearly 7 people, including a large number of banner warriors.At least from the Japanese military point of view, this army is already a very amazing number.This is just the army raised by various daimyos and wealthy families in East Japan, while the army in West Japan is gathering towards the Hizen Kingdom.

From the point of view of the Japanese people, an army of tens of thousands of troops going to battle is simply unimaginably majestic, and it is impossible to see such a scene of banners and family crests covering the sky on weekdays.They really couldn't imagine how the Ming Kingdom could resist such a tiger!

As more and more daimyo led the army to Kyoto, Ashikaga Yoshichi became arrogant like never before.This does not indicate the strength of the shogunate's appeal, but also proves the powerful fighting power of the shogunate itself.

With one order, tens of thousands of lions rushed to serve in the army. In his view, this was a sign that the Muromachi Shogunate was about to prosper.The only pity is Dongchuan Yuji, who is still drunk every day, and ignores him no matter how he greets him.

Forget it, let’s take it as a reward for your dedication to the shogunate over the years——Ashikaga Yoshichi finally gave up after receiving successive reports, and waved his hands to ask his subordinates to take care of Dongchuan Yuji’s daily life every day. .

On the day when he becomes a real man of the world, he will stand in front of Yuji Higashikawa and do his best to be a corporal. Presumably he will not only leave a strong mark in the history books, but also win the reputation of the world.

He has even begun to fantasize. At that time, what clothes he needs to wear, what tone to use, and what emotions to express are all planned.But at this time, news of the fall of Jieding came.

It was like a blow to the head, which made his eyes stare.I almost thought that there was a problem with my nerves, and I had auditory hallucinations.

"Hachi! What did you say? Say it again!" Ashikaga Yoshichi stood up from the tatami almost in an instant, regardless of the situation at the scene, kicked over the wooden table in front of him, and the wine and vegetables were scattered everywhere.

The few trusted retainers around were all stunned and speechless, their minds felt blank, and they couldn't digest the news they just heard: "The fall of Jieding? Is it true or not?"

The messenger who came to report the news was already frightened by the distorted face of His Excellency the General, and was even a little at a loss.Hearing the general's "forced" questioning, he was even more anxious, but he couldn't say a word, and the blue veins on his neck burst out of anxiety.

In the end, it was Ashikaga Yoshimachi who couldn't bear it any longer. He strode over and grabbed the collar of the messenger's coat, lifted it from the ground, and said with a smirk, "Bastard! What is the news you just said? Tell me quickly." !"

Although the messenger at this time was stuck in his throat, he recovered a little bit mentally, and hurriedly said in an intermittent voice: "My lord, the news that Mr. Sannosuke just sent back said that Kaicho was killed." Guys of unknown origin have been captured and have now officially fallen. More detailed information on casualties and house damage will be sent later.”

Unknown forces?Did I make a mistake?The businessmen in Kaicho are used to being lawless. Even the general and the surrounding daimyos don't sell their accounts. These rich guys maintain a samurai group composed of ronin all the year round to maintain law and order.

Any nearby powers dare not try to make plans with them, even if they know that Jie Ding is very rich, they can only watch helplessly.Now it is suddenly said that an unknown force has fallen into the town, how is this possible?

The samurai group armed by the merchants in Jiecho is also extremely powerful.Even if the shogunate dispatched regular troops to fight, it might not be able to win.How could it fall suddenly?Wasn't it fine yesterday?

Judging from the imagination of Ashikaga Yoshichi, it is impossible to believe that Kaicho will suddenly fall under the attack of hostile forces.Captured Jiecho overnight?Not even the most valiant warrior or the most cunning strategist could do it.Plane Travel Guide 1482

It is precisely because of the strong support of the merchants in Kaicho that Ashikaga Yoshichi has the confidence to raise enough military expenditures before capturing Daming.Otherwise, once such a huge battle starts, it will not work without sufficient logistical support.

Yesterday, he also discussed with several representatives of the Kaicho merchant group about the shogunate's loan of military expenditures. The talks between the two sides were very pleasant.Why did I suddenly hear the news of the fall of Jie Town today? There was no sign at all!

Before he could continue to get angry, even the important ministers around had just woken up from the shock, and before they had time to analyze the situation or make suggestions, a new messenger asked to see the general.

"My lord general, the latest news from Mr. Sannosuke: Kaicho was hit by a violent lightning strike in the early hours of this morning, and the range of vibration reached within a radius of 50 miles. It may also be the shock caused by the rise of the earth dragon. All All the ships moored on the water sank, and the guards in Kaicho were wiped out immediately.

"After the remaining merchants in Jie Town announced their surrender, countless giant ships arrived at the port, and a legion of thousands of soldiers landed. The current banner is the [-]th Brigade of the Shenji Battalion of the Ming Kingdom, and they are dispatched to the surrounding villages and towns. To control the force.

"Afterwards, an envoy sent a letter to the surrounding area. It is said that the army from the Ming Dynasty came to punish the shogunate for the crime of disobedience. At present, Jiecho has fallen within a radius of 50 miles. The envoy of the Ming Dynasty asked the general and His Majesty the Emperor to rush to the base camp of Jiecho in person. Apologize! Otherwise, within three days, Japan will officially go to war, and it will be the end of endless death."