It's broken, and was picked up by a femme fatale

Chapter 300: Lu Yuan sees off the Invincible Fleet, the feud between the Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle

"Woo Ang!"

The deafening sound of the whistle was like the roar of a giant dragon.

Xuanyuan-class steam-armored battleship,

Warrior, Explorer, Challenger,

Together with thirty sailing warships and ten large transport ships, they slowly sailed out of the Incheon naval port.

"Boom!"

A series of salutes blasted, and countless confetti flew in the sky.
The entire fleet was flying colorful flags of various countries.
On the sea, it seemed as if flowing rainbows appeared.
The military band drums and music.
A gorgeous and graceful song, flowing slowly,
"The clouds are bright and radiant, the sun and the moon are shining, day after day..."

On the warship, officers in navy blue uniforms,
Everyone raised their right hands and saluted the king on the rostrum.

On both sides of the ship, the sailors lined up neatly.
They all raised their guns above their heads and saluted the podium covered with red carpet.

At the dock, thousands of people came to watch the ceremony and see off the farewell.
Seeing the powerful Chinese fleet setting out, they cheered with excitement like a tsunami.

"Long live the king!"

"Long live the Invincible Armada!"

"Long live the Chinese people!"

The huge waves of sound, one higher than the other, reached the sky.

This feeling, this scene, is magnificent! Great!
Yamamoto Rokuroku witnessed all this.
My whole body felt numb and a sense of intoxication welled up in my heart.

Over the years, he has been studying and working hard.
I hope that one day,
We can build Japan into a powerful country that dominates the world!

Now, in China, he saw everything he had longed for.
Even more perfect and powerful than I dreamed of!

I have no regrets in my life for being able to serve such a country...

Umekawa Ichiro was also very excited and waved towards the pier.

There is a special viewing area for the families of volunteers.
Yukiko and Taro held up the small five-colored flags and waved them desperately at the warships.

"Dad, come on! Dad, defeat the bad guys..."

The huge fleet sailed out of Incheon Naval Port and headed south.

The three-masted sailing ship hoisted all the sails and increased to the maximum speed.
To maintain the fleet formation,
The three "Xuanyuan-class" steam battleships had to be controlled at the minimum speed.

Yesterday, the advance fleet set out.
Clear the waterway for the main fleet and clear potential threats.

Under normal circumstances, it will arrive at the Inland Sea of ​​Japan in two days.
After another day, we entered Edo Bay.

At this time, in the Chinese building in Edo Castle,
Min Lianghao and others still kept their guns with them and held on to the wall.

On the day Incheon received the secret letter,
The Phoenix Express will replenish supplies and drop them into the museum with precision.

In addition, twenty special forces members rappelled and brought five or six wounded soldiers back to Incheon.

Now, there are no more Shinto believers around the building.
Their mentality was completely shattered.

No matter how many people there are, or how strong their will is, in the face of the "weapon generation gap",
It's just fart...even worse than fart.

There was a wandering monk from Japan who witnessed this tragic battle with his own eyes.
With tears in his eyes, he left behind a quatrain that will be remembered forever:
Poor bones lying beside the magnificent mansion, he is still the man in the spring girl’s dream!

The siege of the house,

As a result, every household in Edo Castle was in mourning and wailing...

The greatest superstition of Shintoism.
It was also completely defeated in this battle.

The "luminous statue at night"

The bullets shot from the top of the wall shattered it into pieces and could not be put back together.

Of the eighteen Dharma protectors, fifteen died.
The remaining three were all frightened and slipped away under the cover of night.

As a result, the temple was smashed to pieces by the angry people.

However, in Nijo Castle, there was deathly silence.

The lords of various places, upon learning of such a huge disparity in the casualty ratio,
I couldn't help but have some thoughts in my mind.

The Tokugawa family's usurpation of supreme power was not legitimate.

If you offend China now, you will be courting death.
As the saying goes, watch him build a tall building, and watch him collapse...

Therefore, the authority of the shogunate encountered a crisis of trust, and everything turned green!
Kyoto, Imperial Palace,

Emperor Meisho with his hair loose,
Playing with a disassembled clock with great interest,

The clock face, pendulum, hanging needle, needle shaft, clock wheel... and a lot of gears,

This time machine is really amazing!
Each of these seemingly ordinary objects,

As long as they are put together, they can run automatically without any error.

Alas, I don’t know.

Who invented this machine? It’s so clever!

Due to the large amount of cheap Chinese goods,
When foreign goods poured into Japan, many families were proud to use "foreign goods".

For example, foreign rice and flour, foreign cloth and wool, foreign nails, foreign matches, foreign oil, foreign pickaxes, foreign shovels,
There were also foreign cars, foreign cigarettes, foreign liquor, foreign dolls... too many to count.

Many "foreign goods" are cheap and affordable, beautiful and lightweight, and are very popular among the people.

For example, the "basins and buckets" made of "plastic"
It is much lighter than wooden basins and barrels, and it won’t break if it falls.

However, recently, some discordant voices have emerged.
It was said that "foreign goods" had caused many Japanese artisans and merchants to go bankrupt, so they should be boycotted.

The monks and believers,

The crazy looting, smashing, burning and smashing were like a possessed person, it was totally unreasonable!
Although Emperor Meisho was only fourteen years old,
She has lived in the Imperial Palace for many years and matures earlier than girls from ordinary families.
Because her father passed the throne to her when she was seven years old.

As a result, Okiko became the seventh female emperor in the history of Japan.

At present, the throne of the emperor is just a decoration, and the state power is in the hands of the shogun.

Well, actually, Emperor Meisho and Tokugawa Iemitsu had a very close blood relationship.

The second generation of Edo Shogun, Tokugawa Hidetada's second son, was the third generation of Shogun, Tokugawa Iemitsu.
Tokugawa Hidetada's daughter, Tokugawa Kazuko, gave birth to Okiko by Emperor Go-Mizunoo Masahito.

According to seniority, as the niece of Tokugawa Iemitsu,
Emperor Meisho should call the other party uncle...the legitimate relative.

However, the relationship between the Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle has always been unfriendly.

The reason why Princess Okoko, who was only 7 years old, became the empress was

In fact, he was completely a victim of the political struggle between his "brother-in-law and brother-in-law".

In the Edo period, the shogunate held all power.
The economic situation of the Kyoto Imperial Palace was extremely difficult and tight.

As a prince, he often became a monk, such as the famous "Ikkyu Monk"

However, as a princess, she never married.
They could only spend the rest of their lives in the Imperial Palace, which was very miserable.

Fortunately, Emperor Meisho is not yet an adult.
I only care about studying and playing, and I love new and strange gadgets.
Therefore, the eunuchs catered to her preferences and purchased "foreign goods" to make her happy.

Suddenly, a personal maid approached quietly.
He whispered about the situation in Edo Castle.
There are also rumors that many great lords in Kansai are ready to make moves.

"Your Majesty, perhaps, another Warring States era has arrived!"

Emperor Meisho's mind was divided into two parts.

While assembling the clock, he said:
"No! There is no such thing..."

The maid fell to the ground in surprise and said tremblingly:
"Your Majesty, I dare not lie to you!"

"Well, you misunderstood. I meant that there will be no 'Warring States Period'!"

Ok?
The personal maid raised her head and asked confusedly:
"But Nijo Castle is already crumbling..."

Emperor Meisho said:

"Maybe, but it's definitely not because of those greedy and stupid lords..."

The personal maid was obviously smarter. She thought for a moment and asked:

"Your Majesty, do you mean that the Chinese fleet will attack us?"

"Isn't it obvious?"

"why?"

"If a dog bites a man,
You have to use a stick to beat them, otherwise, more dogs will bite them!"

The maid thought about it carefully.
She thought His Majesty's speculation made sense, but she suddenly frowned:
"If the Chinese army defeats the shogunate...what will happen?"

Emperor Meisho paused, then smiled brightly and said:

“It would be great if I could become a nun!”

As he spoke, he once again focused on assembling the exquisite clock.

The maid was speechless for a moment.
She knew very well that even if His Majesty abdicated, he could not leave the palace.

But, Your Majesty is at an active age.
Although I never showed disgust, in fact,
Her heart longs to fly freely all the time.

……

As the maid said, the eight great lords of Guanxi

A secret alliance has been held with the intention of joining forces to fight against the Edo Shogunate in Kanto.

Historically, the economy of Kansai was more developed than that of Kanto, and the lords were more powerful.
If they could really work together, the shogunate would be in for a real headache. Especially at the critical moment when the Chinese fleet arrived at the inland sea of ​​Japan,

This move was tantamount to stabbing Nijo Castle in the back.

"How dare you! These traitors!

Even if I die, I will chop off their heads first!"

I learned that the powerful people in Guanxi have formed a group.

Tokugawa Iemitsu, furious, yelled at the six ministers again.

The six confidants looked at each other in bewilderment.
In particular, Abe Shigeji's expression was solemn, but he no longer dared to speak.

Tokugawa Iemitsu had already hinted to him,
When the Invincible Armada arrives in Edo, he will take the initiative to take the blame.

However, before one wave of troubles subsides, another wave of troubles arises.

At this time, the general had a crazy idea and wanted to go to war with Guanxi...

This damn guy, can't he be a little more normal?
Even if the world is in tatters, there will always be someone to patch it up.

A minister volunteered to do so.
He expressed his willingness to go to Guanxi to persuade the powerful people to "practicing peace."

Although Tokugawa Iemitsu shouted loudly,
But, in fact, he was very nervous and guilty.

Seeing that someone was giving him a way out, Tokugawa Iemitsu decisively took the opportunity.

"Hmph! If it weren't for my dear Lord's face,

I will never let these bastards off easily!"

Subordinates' confidants are there to take the blame at any time.

After the six ministers left,
Tokugawa Iemitsu frowned and looked out the west window.
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by.
The pages of the book on the table turned, attracting his attention.

Pick up the book, eh...

It actually records the story of how the "divine wind" in the strait destroyed all the warships of the barbarians on the mainland.

Hey!
This is a good sign from God!

Yes, that’s right, the damn invincible fleet will definitely encounter the “kamikaze”!

By then, the King of China will definitely cry, right?
I am happy just thinking about it...

Hahaha!
In fact, Tokugawa Iemitsu overthought.
The vanguard of the Invincible Armada,
It has swept across the entire route, destroying all the artillery batteries on both sides of the waterway.

If you encounter a warship, sink it unless it surrenders.

Well, Japan is very sad.

Last time, most of the coastal artillery batteries had been destroyed by the Beiyang Fleet.
After a few months, it was finally rebuilt.
As a result, it was blown into pieces before a single shot was fired... The only benefit was a surge in GDP!

The warships of the Japanese navy saw the five-color flag and naval flag of the Invincible Fleet.
I immediately stopped the boat and put my hands on my head...

Others may not know, but as naval officers and soldiers, we all know very well.
Against the invincible fleet armed to the teeth,
There will be no other outcome for everyone except being fed to sharks.

In this way, the Chinese advance fleet was unusually successful.

They entered Edo Bay and blocked the main force of the Japanese navy in the naval port.

Hearing of the arrival of the Invincible Fleet,

Abe Shigetsugu hurried over and waved a white flag, demanding negotiations.

The advance fleet did not hesitate,

Let the Qinglong Brigade commandos escort Abe Shigeji and rescue the people in the building immediately.

More than a hundred elite special forces members,

Ten box-type military trucks rumbled across the streets of Edo.

Such a huge monster stunned the residents of Edo.

"Oh my god, what the hell is this?"

"It looks like... a big iron bull!"

"Turtle, look, there are so many people in this big guy's belly..."

In short, there are all kinds of things to say.

The rumors are getting more and more outrageous.
The most exaggerated statement is:

The Chinese army has a group of devils who eat people without leaving any bones.
It barks very loudly and runs very fast. Once it targets you, you will be swallowed up.

When the motorcade arrived at the entrance of the Chinese Pavilion,
Min Lianghao and the staff in the museum evacuated immediately.

Although Abe Shigeji has repeatedly stated that the siege of the building was a misunderstanding,
Now, the one who started the trouble,

The temple monks and the "Eighteen Dharma Protectors"
Including the core members of the believers, most of them have been arrested and executed.

As for the fish that escaped the net, the government also offered a reward and beheaded them if they were caught.

He made a solemn promise to Min Lianghao:
"China and Japan are neighbors, please put aside our hostility and turn hostility into friendship!

I promise that such incidents will never happen again in the future!"

But Min Lianghao didn't believe it at all.

He told Abe Shigeji:
"When you break an agreement, you lose your credibility.

Therefore, no matter how many assurances you give, they are worthless!"

Abe Shigeki pleaded:
"Please, sir, give me another chance!"

Min Lianghao said: "Hand over the culprit behind this!"

Abe Shigeji gritted his teeth and said:

"I am the culprit. Please take my head and apologize to your king!"

Min Lianghao sneered: "Can you mobilize a single soldier?"

Abe Shigeji secretly groaned, but was powerless to do anything.

The convoy returned to the dock and Min Lianghao boarded the transport ship.
He said to Abe Shigeji:

"Go back and tell 'Nijo Castle',
He has the right to start a war, but he has no say over when to end it! "

Abe returned empty-handed.

Tokugawa Iemitsu looked ashen and remained silent.

The room was depressing to the point of being suffocating.

Someone said timidly:

"General, the only solution now is to trade space for time..."

Tokugawa Iemitsu seemed to have found a life-saving straw and asked:

"Go on, what should we do?"

The man said hesitantly: "Moving the capital..."

"Where to move to?"

"North, Hokkaido..."

Tokugawa Iemitsu was stunned.

Hokkaido has always been a bitterly cold place.

The area is covered with ice and snow for almost half a year, making it a prime choice for exiling serious criminals.

Tokugawa Iemitsu was spoiled and could not tolerate anything.

He looked at Abe Shigeji again and asked in a trembling voice:

"Abe, is there really no room for maneuver at all?"

Abe Shigeji was speechless and could only prostrate himself.

"Please forgive my incompetence!"

Suddenly, someone came up with an idea.
"I have another plan that can keep your Excellency the General safe!"

Tokugawa Iemitsu was in high spirits and asked hurriedly, "Tell me quickly!"

……

The next day, the main fleet of the multinational coalition arrived at Edo Bay.

Huge battleship,
Glittering silver armor,
The long muzzle raised high,
The residents of Edo Castle were so excited that they felt as if they had seen a miracle.

The city defense forces of Japan, the arrogant and fierce samurai, the ruffians,

When they saw it, they all kept silent and hid their heads and tails.
Under the leadership of Japanese volunteers,
The 5,000-man Qinglong Brigade quickly captured important locations in Edo like mercury pouring out of the ground.

Commander Mao, wearing sunglasses, holding a pipe and wearing a scarlet cape,

When we arrived at the gate of Nijo Castle in a Hummer Jeep,
Abe Shigetsugu led all the officials of the shogunate and knelt in greeting.

Mao Wenlong took off his pipe and asked with a smile:

"Hmm? Where's Tokugawa Iemitsu? Is he dead or ran away?"

(End of this chapter)