Daming: I, Yang Xian, really govern Yang!

Chapter 235 Eighteen “Princes”

Japan Island.

After learning that the Ming army possessed legendary powerful firearms, the major figures tried to unite all forces to form a coalition to carry out a crusade.

The forces of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, which were originally in a state of hostility, had temporarily put aside their grudges and prepared to join forces to fight against foreign enemies.

As for the ownership of Iwami Ginzan, both parties had a tacit understanding and did not talk about it.

Everyone knows that when the time comes, everyone will do what they can.

The virtuous live there!

In this way, a total of [-] daimyo forces from the northern and southern dynasties were united to form a combined army of [-], and marched toward Izumo Country in a mighty manner.

Izumo country.

"General, the enemy is here again. This time the number is at least [-]!"

Listening to the report from his spies, Xu Da stood on a high mountain and looked into the distance with a telescope.

His brows furrowed tightly.

In sight, flags fluttering in the wind represent different forces.

Xu Da counted in his mind and found a total of eighteen different flags.

"Eighteen princes? Do you think this is a Hulao prison?"

Obviously, Xu Da is also a fan of "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms". What even Lu Bu can do, I, Xu Tiande, can also do.

Xu Da put down the telescope in his hand, feeling proud.

"Inform the soldiers to prepare to meet the enemy and pull out all the artillery. This time there is no need to hide it."

"Yes, General!"

Izumo Country, outside the city.

In a large marching tent.

The eighteen princes and powers of Japan gathered here.

"Okunobu, I didn't expect that Nanchao would even take action personally this time." Ashikaga Naoyoshi looked at a military commander with a resolute face not far away and said.

The Great Kusunoki mentioned by Ashikaga Naoyoshi was Kusunoki Masashige, a famous general in the Southern and Northern Dynasties of Japan.

It was also the mainstay of Japan's Southern Dynasties at this time.

Kusunoki Masashige devoted his whole life to Emperor Go-Daigo. Later generations of Japan regarded him as a model of loyal ministers and soldiers, praised him as "a good general with both wisdom, benevolence and courage", and was regarded as a god of war.

In addition, Kusunoki Masashige is also ranked as the three "last" tragic heroes in Japanese history with Sanada Nobushige in the late Warring States Period and Minamoto Yoshitsune who fought against Genpei.

Kusunoki Masashige looked at Ashikaga Naoyoshi and said in a deep voice: "Bei Dynasty is different. I didn't send you here."

Ashikaga Naoyoshi is the younger brother of Ashikaga Takauji, the great general of the Northern Dynasty. He is called the "vice general" by the world and is the second most powerful figure in the Northern Dynasty in the true sense.

Because the emperor of the Northern Dynasties was a puppet.

The Northern and Southern Dynasties sent two of them out respectively, which shows that they took this matter seriously.

The other major princes and forces also stood behind the two of them. There happened to be nine people from the north and the south.

"I heard that your Ashikaga army was severely defeated before and was beaten to a pulp by these Akito." A daimyo from the Southern Dynasty said with a smile.

His words were originally meant to ridicule Ashikaga Naoyi and dampen their Northern Dynasty momentum. Unexpectedly, Ashikaga Naoyoshi not only did not get angry at all, but instead smiled.

"Our strength is indeed not good enough. This time, Lord Nitta will lead the charge. Nitta Army, you have so many powerful generals under your command, and a few Ming troops, we will be able to capture them easily." Naoyoshi Ashikaga narrowed his eyes and said with a smile.

"enough!"

Kusunoki Masashige glanced at Nitta Yoshihiro next to him and said in a deep voice: "The purpose of our gathering here is to expel these Ming people from our country. It is useless to fight for these rhetorical interests." "Naoyoshi, there are so many people here. You are the only one who has the experience of fighting against the Ming army. Please tell me what we can do to defeat the Ming army with firearms."

Ashikaga Naoyoshi looked at Masashige Kusunoki, the smile on his face faded.

Kusunoki Masashige said it right. The most important thing for them right now is to defeat these Ming troops. At this time, it is time to abandon their prejudices.

He said: "The opponent has legendary firearms. The next battle will be very difficult. The opponent can kill our soldiers from 200 meters away, but at this distance, our archers are unable to do so." Any threat to them."

Ashikaga Naoyoshi stood up, looked at the other seventeen princes, and said solemnly: "In the last battle, our Ashikaga army suffered nearly [-] casualties, but not a single Ming soldier died!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was in an uproar.

Originally, they had only heard relevant rumors and were skeptical, thinking that the Ming army was at least somewhat damaged.

But now that these words were spoken by Ashikaga Naoyoshi himself, the matter had been confirmed and all their luckless delusions were broken.

Everyone's face changed greatly.

Everyone's expressions looked extremely ugly, and some of the big names even had the intention of quitting.

"Nearly [-] of your Ashikaga army died, and not a single person on the other side died. So how can we fight this battle?" A daimyo asked.

Only Kusunoki Masashige's expression remained unchanged, and he said in a deep voice: "Brother Naoyoshi, since you dare to send troops today, you must have thought of a way."

"That's right." Ashikaga Naoyoshi glanced at Kusunoki Masashige, thinking that he was worthy of being his eldest brother's lifelong enemy, and then he spoke. "The reason why we suffered so many casualties in the previous war was largely because we were defeated and retreated from the beginning."

"And there's only one way to win."

Ashikaga Naoyoshi glanced at every daimyo present, with a sinister look on his face, and said: "Go all out, break their spear formation, get close to them, and fight them fiercely!"

"So we need at least [-] dead soldiers to use as human shields to offset their firearm output and create opportunities for our archers and other soldiers to get close to them."

"They soldiers of the Ming Dynasty are human beings just like us, made of flesh and blood. As long as they can get close to them, they can be killed with one knife!"

After hearing what Ashikaga Naoyoshi said, Kusunoki Masashige nodded secretly.

If the opponent's firearm is really so powerful, then what Ashikaga Naoyoshi said is the only way.

But now the question is, where to find these [-] dead soldiers!

Of the eighteen people present, none of them were human beings.

No one wants to do such an errand.

Everyone's eyes dodge, obviously no one wants to be the one who stands out.

At this time, Masashige Kusunoki spoke: "Brother Naoyoshi and I will each send out 2500 dead soldiers, and the rest of you will each send out [-] dead soldiers."

Kusunoki Masashige looked at everyone and said in a deep voice: "If you can't do it, go back to your own territory immediately. Afterwards, the silver mine in Iwami Ginshan will naturally have nothing to do with you."

I have to say that the plan proposed by Kusunoki Masashige is very fair.

After hearing this, all the celebrities present expressed their agreement.

If you quit at this time, you will be ridiculed for the rest of your life.

Next, they have to rely on their ability to "fool" people.

In fact, there are only a few methods, and they have been the same throughout the ages.

Give a name and give glory after death.

Give profit and help take care of his family members.

The real master among them is the one who can make people willing to sacrifice for him. This requires the personal charm of the monarch and relies on benevolence and righteousness.

(End of this chapter)