The most reckless man in the Ming Dynasty.

Chapter 279 Take the initiative to ask for help
"You want to go in person?"

Zhu Houzhao looked at Tang Hao in disbelief.

"why?"

"You know very well that the current situation cannot afford to fail!"

His Majesty the Emperor instinctively wanted to reject this proposal.

Because the current situation in the court is really too dangerous.

It was this damned savage who proposed to lift the restrictions on the feudal system and bring the power of the royal family into the court to fight against the civil officials and gentry.

Zhu Houzhao really listened to him and really mustered up the courage to try to control and even manage these two forces so that their fight would be under certain control and would not cause complete chaos in the court.

However, Zhu Houzhao knew in his heart that if he could not control the situation, if he, the emperor, went too far, the Ming Dynasty would face an unprecedented crisis!
Fortunately, the savage was always by his side, and he even handed over the Qinghe Shipyard to Zuo Yidao to guard, just for the current situation.

"impossible!"

"Absolutely impossible!"

"You clearly knew that Zhu Chenhao was plotting a rebellion, yet you still wanted to leave Beijing at this critical moment?!"

Zhu Houzhao shouted angrily, he couldn't understand why the savages were so impulsive.

"What on earth is it for?"

"Savage, why do you harbor such deep hostility towards the Japanese nation?"

why?

Tang Hao was stunned when he heard this. He was not surprised that Zhu Houzhao could see this, he just didn't know how to answer.

Why do they have such deep hostility towards Japan?
Any Han man will never let these bastards go!

Tang Hao pondered for a long time, and finally changed his words to one that Zhu Houzhao could understand.

"The Emperor Taizu, who was known for his iron fist, first thought of using force to solve the Japanese pirate problem. Zhou Dexing, a famous general stationed in Fujian at the time, also said, "Gather the navy in Penghu, take advantage of the north wind, and destroy the Japanese pirates overnight." However, at that time, the Ming Dynasty had the remnants of the Yuan Dynasty in the north and the Wuxi barbarians in the south. Considering the previous experience of Kublai Khan's failure, the Emperor Taizu finally chose to use diplomacy to resolve the Sino-Japanese dispute."

"In the second year of Hongwu, the Ming Dynasty diplomatic envoys arrived at Kyushu Island in Japan and conveyed the war threat of the great ancestor: "If you are a bandit, I will order the fleet to sail to the islands, capture all the bandits, and go straight to their country to capture their king." Unfortunately, before the Ming Dynasty's letter arrived in Kyoto, it was intercepted by Prince Huailiang of the Southern Dynasty of Japan who was entrenched in Kyushu."

"Prince Huailiang was the son of Emperor Go-Daigo of Japan. He was stubborn and self-righteous. He was very dissatisfied with the contemptuous words in the Ming Dynasty's letter, such as "the rulers of the four barbarians" and "chieftains". He immediately executed the leader of the delegation, Wu Yong, and five others. He also detained the deputy envoys Yang Zai and Wu Wenhua for three months. The first attempt of Taizu to persuade the people to surrender ended in failure."

"For more than ten years, the Ming Dynasty always mistakenly believed that Huailiang was the "King of Japan". For this reason, Taizu also rejected the sincere tribute offered by the Ashikaga clan of Japan's Northern Dynasty for six consecutive years starting from the seventh year of Hongwu. Because in Taizu's eyes, the Ashikaga clan was just a warlord. How could a great country establish diplomatic relations with a traitor?"

"Thus, throughout Grandfather Taizu's life, the Ming Dynasty always used Prince Huailiang as its negotiating partner, demanding that the Japanese government curb the Japanese pirates who harassed the country without restraint. However, the Southern Dynasty represented by Prince Huailiang was always at a disadvantage in the Japanese civil war. The huge military expenditure and the poor resources in the area they controlled made it impossible for them to deal with the problem of the Japanese pirates. Therefore, the Japanese pirates' harassment of the Ming Dynasty never stopped, and the two sides could not reach an agreement."

Zhu Houzhao's face was full of confusion. He didn't understand what the savages were saying at this moment, and what it had to do with their hatred of Japan!
"After that, Taizu had a certain understanding of the domestic political situation in Japan. This self-taught "emperor on horseback" even wrote a Yuefu poem "Wa Fan Xing" to express his contempt for this rogue regime. In the poem, Taizu not only accused the Japanese government of "the king is unrighteous and the people are thieves, disturbing the lives of the people and causing resentment from gods and ghosts", but also ridiculed Prince Huailiang for "the king and his ministers are barefoot and talking like frogs, and they are willing to jump on the beams of the heavenly constitution". However, even so, Taizu was not interested in reforming Japan."

"Therefore, although he lamented that "now I know that I can control it with a wave of my hand, and the Japanese will definitely change in the future", he finally accepted the advice in Huailiang's letter that "since ancient times, peace talks are the best, and stopping war is the best way to be strong, to avoid the suffering of the people and save the people from hardship", and included Japan in the list of the Ming Dynasty's "Fifteen Countries Not to Be Conquered".

Zhu Houzhao listened patiently, but he couldn't help it in the end.

"Savage, what do you want to say?"

"These are all past events of the Hongwu period. What do they have to do with your hatred of the Japanese?"

Tang Hao looked up at Zhu Houzhao in a trance.

"Grandpa Taizu once said, now we know that we are in control, the Japanese will definitely change in the future!"

"And I once dreamed of the Japanese invasion of China, and the scene of the devastation of the people."

Hearing this, Zhu Houzhao was stunned.

Japan invaded China?

How can this be?

How dare they do that to such a small country and such a tiny place?
"These bastards implemented the "Three Alls Policy" in my Chinese territory: kill everything, burn everything, and rob everything!"

"Wherever they passed, they committed brutal massacres one after another. They used cruel methods such as burying people alive, hacking them with knives, and burning them, leaving behind pits of corpses, rivers of blood, and mountains of corpses!"

"In addition to the massacre, they also enjoy raping and abusing women. They raped women day and night. Some women were even raped several times a day. Some good-looking women were even raped by these bastards in a queue. They deliberately did it day and night, deliberately not giving these women any time to breathe. Some women committed suicide because they could not bear the torture of these bastards..."

"They also captured these women and used them as military prostitutes. Hundreds of thousands of Chinese women were captured by these bastards and turned into military prostitutes. They have no human rights at all. In these bastards' military camps, each person has to endure torture and humiliation from an average of nearly 400 Japanese bastards every day..."

"They even attacked children, sexually abusing little girls to death and ate little boys' hearts raw..."

"Enough!" Zhu Houzhao felt his scalp tingling and nauseous. He immediately shouted angrily, trying to stop Tang Hao from continuing.

Even though he was a psychopath, he felt that these bastards were too perverted, to the point where he simply couldn't bear to listen to them.

However, since Tang Hao had already started talking, he would not stop there. Instead, he pointed at his own eyes and looked at Zhu Houzhao in a low voice.

"So you're asking me why I hate these bastards so much? Why did I personally lead the army to massacre the Japanese?"

"Because I have seen it with my own eyes. I have seen the Chinese nation fall, I have seen the Han women wail, and I have seen the hellish scene that was like purgatory, happening right here on the land of China!"

Tang Hao's eyes were bloodshot and veins were bulging on his forehead. It was obvious that he was extremely furious!
It was the first time that Zhu Houzhao saw him in such a terrifying appearance. He was so frightened that he was speechless for a moment.

After a long while, His Majesty the Emperor finally spoke tentatively in a pitiful tone.

"But what about the capital? What about Zhu Chenhao? What should I... do?"

"You will be gone for at least another year or two. What if I get into trouble? What if Zhu Chenhao rebels..."

Tang Hao regained his composure and patted Zhu Houzhao on the shoulder.

"I will only take away 10,000 soldiers from the Beijing Army, leaving the rest of the soldiers under Commander Xu Tianci!"

"Xu Tianci is the descendant of the famous general Xu Da. He is a cautious and prudent person. I will ask him to keep an eye on the situation in the capital. If Zhu Chenhao makes any unusual moves, he can suppress it in an instant with his ability. You don't need to worry too much."

"In addition, we have already sent Ma Yong and Deng Boyan to Japan. I estimate that the two of them have already provoked a civil war in Japan, so it won't take too long. Including the sailing time, I will be back in Beijing in a year at most!"

At this point, Tang Hao deliberately joked: "If you can't hold on for a year, then let's not bother anymore. You can be a lawless and incompetent ruler, and I can be a dandy marquis!"

"Bullshit!" The young man could not stand provocation. "In just one year, I can definitely suppress it!"

"I am just worried about you. Don't die in the vast ocean, don't die in that foreign land of Japan, or I will have to collect your body!"

Tang Hao was stunned when he heard this, and then burst into laughter.

"Then it's settled. I'm going to mobilize the troops to prepare for the expedition. You should also ask the Ministry of Revenue to make arrangements. The sooner we go, the sooner we can return!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Hao turned and left.

He would never be absent from such an event as the annihilation of Japan.

Zhu Houzhao looked at the guy's back and couldn't help feeling uneasy.

"Savage, don't charge into battle, you hear me?"

"If you really die in Japan, I will personally lead the army to avenge you at all costs. Do you understand?"

When Tang Hao heard this, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly, then he stopped and raised his hand in response.

"Your Majesty, please let me be willful this time!"

Zhu Houzhao smiled bitterly after hearing this, and finally acquiesced to Tang Hao's departure.

They both knew that there was no need for Tang Hao to go there in person to destroy Japan. It was best for him to stay in the capital so that he could respond to emergencies in the capital at any time.

For example, Zhu Chenhao suddenly started a rebellion!
For example, the various conspiracies and tactics used by civil officials and gentry against members of the royal family and princes!
The young Emperor Zhu Houzhao was still a little immature, so he did not have the confidence that he could suppress these two forces at the same time.

However, after Tang Hao said those words, Zhu Houzhao had no choice but to follow his wishes.

After all, this was the first time that Tang Hao had made a clear request to Zhu Houzhao since they met.

Therefore, even if it was just to let Tang Hao go out and act wild for once, Zhu Houzhao had no way of refusing.

In fact, Zhu Houzhao also wanted to be so unrestrained for once, and he also wanted to see the sea!
Unfortunately, because of that damn orthodox emperor, Zhu Houzhao might never have such an opportunity in his life.

"Great grandfather, great grandfather, you are such a scumbag!" Dongguanting Camp.

As soon as Tang Hao returned here, he immediately summoned all the generals.

"This time, I will lead 10,000 soldiers to the battle."

"There is only one goal, to destroy Japan and crush all those who are disloyal!"

As soon as Tang Hao finished speaking, the one-eyed Lei Xiong immediately knelt on the ground.

"My Lord, I beg your pardon!"

"If you don't bring me along, I will crash into you and die right in front of you!"

When Lei Xiong said this, everyone was stunned at first, and then they all burst into laughter.

Tang Hao also found it funny and said jokingly: "Who the hell did you learn this from? You have a knife in your hand but you don't know how to kill yourself. Do you have to kill yourself in front of me?"

Lei Xiong smiled awkwardly, touched his bald head, and muttered: "Anyway, that's what I mean. You must take me with you. I have waited for this day for too long!"

"One-eyed Lei, you are a bit greedy!" An Guo taunted, "The Marquis always takes you with him to the battle, don't you leave a way for the other brothers to live?"

"Yes!" Chang Kuohai complained, "I want to go to the Xiandeng Camp too. If you don't agree, I will throw a tantrum and roll over in front of you..."

"Hahaha……"

Everyone was laughing so hard that they couldn't stop.

This silly Chang Lengzi actually knew that he had to fight, but he still made such a joke.

Tang Hao glared at Chang Kuohai unhappily, then said, "Go, all of you!"

"Leave your deputy general behind to continue training the troops, then select 1,500 elite soldiers from your own camp to follow me to attack Japan!"

This time, Tang Hao only brought 10,000 Beijing troops with him, which was also out of consideration for the current situation.

The capital is the capital after all, and no accidents are allowed to happen, so 40,000 to 50,000 soldiers must be left behind to suppress all rebellion.

Furthermore, this is a cross-sea expedition to Japan. The more troops there are, the greater the losses will be. It really does not require so many troops to destroy a small country like Japan.

However, considering that this time the goal is to destroy the country, there must be merit in destroying the country. Tang Hao also wants to take the opportunity to promote these generals under his command. It would be best if he could use the merit of destroying the country to push for a title and become his helper in the court.

After setting the standards, the generals immediately went to select the elite troops, and Tang Hao kept Xu Tianci behind.

"Tianci, this is the admiral's badge!"

Looking at the admiral's badge in front of him, Xu Tianci was stunned at first, and then immediately knelt on the ground.

"Don't be nervous. Among the brothers who stayed in the capital, I'll take good care of you!"

"You are steady and proficient in military strategy, so the Beijing Army will be in your charge for now to prevent any emergencies!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Tianci's expression became solemn and he took the admiral's badge solemnly.

"I have already made an agreement with His Majesty. I estimate that a deputy of the Imperial Guard will come soon to assist you in commanding the troops. Don't have any other ideas. This is a common practice. It would be best if it was someone I know well, Leng Hantie."

Xu Tianci nodded. He really didn’t have any idea and was even a little nervous.

Because these are the strongest troops of the capital's army, capable of overthrowing the entire capital. No one is qualified to be in charge except Zhongshan Hou Tang Hao.

Now that His Majesty the Emperor has sent the Embroidered Uniform Guard to assist, Xu Tianci can finally rest assured.

"The other person is Yang Yiqing, the Minister of War. You don't have to pay attention to him. Just train the troops and do what you need to do. But you must always be vigilant. If there is a riot in the capital, you must remember that you must not send troops without the order of His Majesty from the Jinyiwei. Do you understand?"

Xu Tianci nodded repeatedly. He would never send troops without seeing the emperor's order!

The reason is very simple. Zhongshan Hou Tang Hao can mobilize troops without an imperial edict, but he, Xu Tianci, cannot. If he really did so and fell into the trap of others, he would surely die without a burial place!

"I will leave a letter for Yang Yiqing. You can give it to him when he returns to Beijing."

"You should mainly guard against the idiot Prince Ning Zhu Chenhao. However, I don't think he would have the guts to rebel in the capital, but you should not take it lightly..."

Tang Hao gave Xu Tianci instructions again, and only then did he finally feel relieved.

"In a year at most, I will be back in Beijing."

"Thank you for your hard work during this period of time!"

Xu Tianci said solemnly: "I will definitely live up to your high expectations!"

As expected, Leng Hantie rushed over while the two were talking. From today on, he would serve as a captain of the imperial guards and cooperate with Xu Tianci to command the Beijing army.

Tang Hao also gave Leng Hantie a few instructions before hurriedly leaving the camp and returning to his own mansion.

After all, he has to go to war again, so he still needs to comfort his lovely wife at home.

However, when he just arrived at the Marquis' Mansion, he unexpectedly saw the carriage of Duke Yingguo Zhang Mao.

Speaking of which, ever since Tang Hao forced Zhang Mao to break one of his playboy son Zhang Lun's legs in order to seize power and establish himself as the number one military hero, the relationship between the two of them broke down instantly, and Zhang Mao never visited him since then.

Instead, Tang Hao's wife Zhang Jingshu went to the Duke of Yingguo's Mansion from time to time to visit the old man, speaking well of Tang Hao, hoping to ease the relationship.

Today is strange, Zhang Mao actually came to my house.

Tang Hao suppressed his suspicion and walked quickly to the lobby, but he did not see his second uncle Tang Yu. Instead, he saw the expressionless Duke of England Zhang Mao.

Well, it was a bit awkward, but Tang Hao still took the initiative to salute Zhang Mao.

"I met my grandfather."

"Hmm... you're back?" Zhang Mao stroked his beard. "Are you going to lead your army to attack Japan?"

"That's right, we will set off today!" Tang Hao was not surprised at all. After all, Zhang Mao was once the number one military hero. If he wanted to know the information of the court, he would have many ways to do it.

"Can you bring someone with you? We are all generals, so sharing some of the credit with them will be beneficial to you as well!"

Zhang Mao didn't waste any words and made his request directly.

Tang Hao thought for a moment and nodded.

"Xianning Earl Qiu Yue, right?"

"I can't hide it from you after all!"

The two of them smiled at each other, everything was said without words, and they were too lazy to talk about the intrigues involved.

This time Tang Hao agreed readily, which eased the tense relationship between the two. At least they could chat and laugh.

However, before they had talked for a few words, Zhang Mao suddenly changed the subject and began to accuse Tang Hao with a smile.

"Although you are now the Marquis of Zhongshan, the most trusted confidant of His Majesty the Emperor, and you are too busy with government affairs to spare time, I have warned you before that Shu'er is my precious granddaughter, and you must not let her suffer any injustice..."

Hearing this, Tang Hao was subconsciously confused. He thought that because his wife had told Zhang Mao about the Hu Ji incident, the old man came to question him.

"Grandfather, I have already explained the matter of Hu Ji to Shu'er. If Shu'er is still not satisfied, I will order someone to send Hu Ji away..."

"What the hell are you talking about?" Zhang Mao shouted angrily.

Isn’t it because of this Hu Ji?

Tang Hao was stunned.

Seeing his bewildered look, Zhang Mao couldn't help but laugh and scolded: "You, you are really stupid!"

"Shu'er is pregnant!"

Are you pregnant?!

Tang Hao's head exploded and a feeling of ecstasy surged into his heart.

Hasn't he finally become a rootless duckweed in this Ming Dynasty?
(End of this chapter)