The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 335 Kneel Down (4600 words)
It is a completely different attitude from that towards West Nine Road.

Governing with this cruel and iron-blooded method is indeed the most convenient and labor-saving way, without having to worry about so many things.

Able to master Japan at the fastest speed.

With the strength of the Ming Dynasty, Japan will be unable to resist the Ming Dynasty in the future.

Most of the pressure on domestic affairs has disappeared.

"Your Majesty, this is indeed feasible. According to intelligence, Japan has many silver mines and a large population, and they have been enslaved by the so-called emperor and various forces.

If we take over Japan, perhaps in a short period of time, we can benefit the Ming Dynasty." Liu Jian said quickly.

Xie Qian and others pondered and nodded.

From a domestic affairs perspective, it is really a good thing if things go well.

The Ming Dynasty has a strong foundation now, but the future expenses will be equally huge. If it can be even richer, they certainly won’t refuse.

“Your Majesty, from a military point of view, it would be possible to delay the war in Sui.

Mobilize six armies and attack Japan's four major islands from six directions simultaneously. If all goes well, it will be enough to occupy them within two months.

It will take another month to complete the cleanup.”

Gu Xichao pondered and said, "In this case, it is also a good time to train the troops.

Moreover, our action against Japan would certainly not be concealed, as all other countries would think that this was a prerequisite for our Ming Dynasty to conquer the Sui Dynasty.

It was just the right time to use the capture of Japan as a cover to attract the attention of various countries and to conceal the transportation of troops and grain to Lingnan.

At the same time, it will also make people mistakenly think that it is the time for the Ming Dynasty to take action against the Sui Dynasty."

Everyone nodded without objection.

"So, there are no problems in the military and political aspects." Zhu Houzhao said happily.

The ministers shook their heads to indicate that they had no objection.

"Okay, the Military Cabinet must come up with a plan to capture Japan as soon as possible. How long will it take?" Zhu Houzhao said immediately.

“The plan to capture Japan had already been made in advance.

It just needs to be improved from next year to this year, which will only take two days." Gu Xichao affirmed.

"Haha." Zhu Houzhao laughed twice and said decisively: "Then do it as soon as possible. Today is May 10th. At the end of May, the army must land in Japan.

Within three months, the occupation and cleansing will be completed."

"Yes." The ministers responded.

I started preparing right away.

Two days later, the military cabinet's comprehensive plan to capture Japan was presented to Zhu Houzhao.

After reading it, Zhu Houzhao immediately agreed.

The plan was officially launched.

The preliminary preparations are mainly divided into two parts, one of which is naturally the landing of the army in Japan.

The second is the mobilization of experts.

There are also experts in Japan. If you want to control Japan, these experts must be eliminated first.

And with the absolute strength and numbers of masters, they can be completely eliminated as quickly as possible.

Fortunately, in today's Ming Dynasty, there is no shortage of grand masters and innate level experts, apart from other things.

However, before that, a great master at the highest level of power went to Taiyuan of the Sui Dynasty to resist the Mongols and maintain the existence of the Sui Dynasty.

To buy time for the Ming Dynasty to deal with Japan.

Orders were continuously issued and spread to various places.

On May 13, Duke Zheng, who had just arrived in Lingnan of the Sui Dynasty with his fleet, received a plan and order to take Japan first.

The 34th Army led by Li Jing disembarked and continued to be led by Li Jing.

Yue Fei and the 35th Army under his command returned by boat.

This time, of the ten land armies originally used to occupy the Sui Dynasty, except for the three armies led by Li Jing, the remaining seven armies will land in Japan and sweep away everything.

After reading it, Duke Zheng smiled and immediately gave an order.

Two hours later, the fleet returned.

On May 18, the fleet returned to Taizhou Prefecture, and the 36th Army still under the command of Yue Fei and various supplies were on board.

It's not just the treasure ship fleet. The Ming Dynasty has many more fleets. In other places, the 37th, 38th, 39th, 40th and 41st Armies began to board the ships.

The attack on Japan cannot be concealed, so there is no need to hide it, just take action directly with more fleets.

With the current fleet strength of the Ming Dynasty, it is not a problem to transport seven armies and corresponding supplies to various places in Japan at one time.

It was also on this day that a large number of masters from all over the Ming Dynasty gathered in Lu.

Two grandmasters are at the ultimate level, four grandmasters are at the innate level, and forty are at the innate level.

Guo Bujing and Cao Zhengchun arrived with a large number of factory guards. Looking at these masters from the imperial court, major sects, martial arts families, and evil ways, the two of them saluted with martial arts etiquette, clasping their fists.

Everyone returned the greeting.

“Everyone, time is running out, so I won’t waste any more words.

There is only one purpose for gathering everyone here, to wipe out all the martial arts forces in Japan." Guo Bujing said solemnly.

When the voice came out, most of the people present were startled.

Before receiving the order to come here, except for a few people, no one knew the real purpose of this trip.

Some people even thought about going to the Sui Dynasty?
I didn't expect that they would actually take action against Japan!
However, few people who can cultivate to the innate realm are fools. If you think about it, you will understand that attacking Japan should be for the purpose of attacking the Sui Dynasty later.

“This time, I have mobilized you all to wipe out all the martial arts forces in Japan and those who possess the Xiantian realm with absolute strength and at the fastest speed.

Therefore, next, the factory guards will tell everyone their respective goals.

When we arrive in Japan, the factory guards will lead you to attack these martial arts forces directly."

Guo Bujing paused and said more solemnly: "Everyone, please remember that the Japanese are a foreign race, no different from the Mongols, Yuan Dynasty, Jin Dynasty, and Liao Dynasty.

They also frequently invade our sea borders and kill our Ming people.

Your Majesty has personally stated that justice and benevolence are directed towards the people of the Ming Dynasty, and secondly towards the Han people who share the same ethnicity, not towards foreigners.

His Majesty has issued an order that after we wipe out the Japanese martial arts forces, a large army will be sent to cleanse Japan and wipe out all those who do not submit.

Do you understand?"

When the decisive voice came, everyone present understood the meaning of the words.

Just to remind them not to be soft-hearted.

Some people simply don't agree.

Not to mention foreigners, they will not be merciful even to their own people.

Some people nodded to show their agreement and acceptance.

I only talked about some individuals, hesitated for a moment, but had no objection.

They have a sense of justice, but they also understand that killing foreigners is inevitable.

"Okay, today, everyone needs to figure out their goals.

Tomorrow, we will set off for Japan by boat.

It is expected to land in Japan at 3:00 pm on September 20th, and everyone will disperse to different places.

On September 22nd, everyone took action at the same time.

Destroy the high-level martial arts forces in Japan in one fell swoop." Guo Bujing said solemnly.

Without wasting any time, the factory guards began to take action, assigning goals and tasks to everyone in groups of two or three.

For the two grandmasters who were at the ultimate level and the fourth grandmaster, Guo Bujing and Cao Zhengchun personally explained their respective goals to them.

This day passed quickly.

The next day, many masters, led by Zhu Ye and Wuming, boarded a boat to Japan.

The journey was peaceful and smooth, and we arrived at Honshu Island in Japan at 3:00 am on May 20th.

Many experts, led by spies that had been prepared by the factory guards, rushed to various places.

However, nearly half of the masters stayed on Honshu Island.

Of the four islands of Japan, the most powerful is Honshu.

Due to population, economy, etc., most of Japan's martial arts masters are located on Honshu Island.

Its capital, Tokyo, occupies most of it.

Therefore, more than half of the strong men who remained on Honshu Island went to Tokyo together.

Japan is very small, and to the Ming Dynasty, it is just a tiny piece of land.

With the speed of the weakest innate realm, it is easy to rush to any place in Japan.

All personnel were ready before the planned date of May 22nd.

In fact, Japan's strength is not weak. Among all the countries in the world, except for those big countries, it can even be regarded as the leader among the small countries.

Especially in terms of martial arts, because of the proximity to the Ming Dynasty, he was able to learn a lot of the essence through various means.

If the Japanese were united, they might not be able to detect the actions of the factory guards.

But the Japanese are not united at all. In name, they are all under the rule of the so-called emperor. In fact, each force dominates one side, and they only obey the emperor in name.

Some even challenged the emperor without any fear.

For example, the largest force in Japan today is Wushen Juegong.

Therefore, the various forces in Japan might not be unaware of the various intelligence that the factory guards were gathering from Japan.

After all, Japan has been paying tribute to the Ming Dynasty every year in recent years, and its intention to submit is very clear. It is obvious that they are worried that the Ming Dynasty will destroy Japan.

But this time, the various forces in Japan, with the cooperation of so many masters in the weakest innate realm, really did not notice it.

In a blink of an eye, May 22nd arrived.

Tokyo, Japan.

Zhu Ye and Wuming came here with a grandmaster and ten people in the innate realm.

"Brother Wuming, see you later." Zhu Ye said with a smile.

"See you later." Wuming nodded gently.

The crowd dispersed.

Not a moment.

In the Emperor's Palace.

"Little Japan dares to call itself the emperor? Come out and receive the order."

A deep and commanding voice suddenly resounded throughout Tokyo.

In an instant, Tokyo shook, and angry eyes glared towards the source of the sound.

The sky above the Japanese Imperial Palace.

Many angry shouts were heard.

However, some experts were greatly shocked.

Master!

Grandmaster, or even higher masters!

"Who are you? Don't you think there is anyone who can bully us in Japan?" A figure rose into the air and shouted in a deep voice.

This man had white hair and beard. Although he was short, he had an extraordinary aura.

As soon as he appeared, waves of respect rang out everywhere in Tokyo.

"You are the one, the Japanese Yuto who everyone thought was a waste, but two years ago, suddenly showed the cultivation of a grandmaster and paid tribute to our Ming Dynasty." Zhu Ye took a look and smiled lightly, looking down on him with disdain.

The old Japanese Emperor Hiroto's expression changed.

The Japanese people from all directions all had the same changed expressions, and the shouting and cursing stopped.

Ming dynasty!

The powerful one of Ming Dynasty!
Awe immediately appeared in many eyes.

"It's me. Who are you in the Ming Dynasty?" The old Emperor Yuto frowned and spoke in a polite tone.

"Great Ming, King Ye." Zhu Ye said majestically.

The old emperor Yuto's eyes changed again, revealing a smile, clasped his fists and bowed, saying: "So it is His Majesty the Great Ming Night King who has come. I hope you won't blame me for not welcoming you from afar."

"He is indeed a hero." Zhu Ye's eyes showed more importance.

"I dare not. Your Highness, please move aside. We in Japan will do our best to entertain you." The old Emperor Hiroto said respectfully.

Many Japanese people in Tokyo also showed more respectful and awed expressions.

Some of them frowned deeply and looked extremely dissatisfied, as if they were ashamed of it.

Among them, a middle-aged man wearing gray leather armor and a cloak snorted coldly.

Zhu Ye's heart suddenly froze and he looked deeply at the old emperor.

It really pays more attention.

This person is not simple.

"No need for entertainment, just receive the imperial edict." Zhu Ye took out a golden imperial edict.

The old emperor Yu Ren was in doubt and asked respectfully with a smile, "May I ask, is this the order of His Majesty the Great Ming Emperor Shengwu?"

"Of course." Zhu Ye uttered the two words coldly.

"Okay, please read out the decree, Your Highness Ye Wang. We in Japan have the utmost respect for His Majesty the Emperor Shengwu.

If His Majesty Emperor Shengwu has any instructions, Japan will do its best. "The old Emperor Hiroto said more respectfully and solemnly.

Zhu Ye, who had other purposes besides killing, now paid more attention to the old Japanese emperor.

You are really patient.

It depends on how much you can endure.
"Okay, kneel down." Zhu Ye said condescendingly.

"Kneel down?" The old Emperor Yuto frowned.

"To receive the imperial edict from His Majesty the Great Ming Emperor Shengwu, you must kneel down and listen.

Not only you, but all of Japan, anyone who sees or hears this, that is to say, all the Japanese in this city, must kneel down and accept the order." Zhu Ye said in a very arrogant and arrogant manner.

In an instant, no matter how patient the old Emperor Hiroto could be, his brows jumped and murderous intent surged in his heart.

Many people in Tokyo are the same.

However, there were also some people who subconsciously knelt down.

Because in their eyes, the Ming Dynasty was too powerful!

"Your Highness, you are joking. The Ming Dynasty has long abolished the kneeling ceremony. How could His Majesty the Emperor Shengwu make us, the Japanese, kneel down?" The old Emperor Hiroto suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice.

“Yes, my Great Ming has abolished the kneeling ceremony, but that only applies to the people of my Great Ming. You Japanese are not from my Great Ming.

How can I not kneel?

How dare you, Japan, disrespect the Ming Dynasty?" Zhu Ye's tone turned cold, with murderous intent looming.

The old Emperor Hiroto was completely certain that the other party had come with ill intentions and was harboring great hostility.

It is even possible to attack him.

Do it!

Yuto's heart tightened, and he resisted the urge to look around, thinking and hesitating quickly in his mind.

"I, Japan, would not dare to be disrespectful to the Ming Dynasty, but how can you prove that you are really His Highness the Night King of the Ming Dynasty?
Is this really the imperial edict of the Ming Shengwu Emperor? "The old emperor Yuto spoke, solemnly.

Still no intention of taking action.

"Oh, who the hell are you? Why should I prove anything to you?" Zhu Ye smiled contemptuously, full of disdain.

No matter how patient the old Emperor Hiroto could be, he could not help but show anger in front of the city full of Japanese people.

Deceiving too much!

Many people in the city were furious. It was such an humiliation.

"The Ming Dynasty is a country of etiquette, and His Majesty the Emperor Shengwu is the most benevolent and righteous ruler in the world.

Your Excellency is so arrogant and conceited, you are definitely not His Majesty the King of Mingye.

Who are you? How dare you pretend to be His Royal Highness the Great Ming Night King and even forge an imperial decree! "The old Emperor Yuto shouted angrily.

“Haha, you’re still playing this kind of trick.” Zhu Ye shook his head and smiled, saying disdainfully: “Forget it, there’s nothing much to say to a dying man like you.

All Japanese people, listen up."

With a voice like thunder, Zhu Ye opened the imperial edict and shouted proudly: "The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, decrees: How dare the tiny country of Japan invade the seas of the Great Ming and kill the people of the Great Ming.

The crime is serious and should be punished by death.

From this moment on, all the people in Japan are guilty, and the Japanese Emperor Hiroto should be cut into pieces and his nine clans should be exterminated.

Admire this. "

The cold and harsh voice made all the Japanese people stunned.

"You falsely conveyed the imperial edict of the Ming Dynasty, and you are the one who deserves to die!" The old Emperor Hiroto roared angrily.

“Haha, you still don’t dare to acknowledge my identity, nor do you dare to acknowledge that this imperial edict is true.

Do you want to use this as a retreat and beg for mercy from the Ming Dynasty?
wishful thinking. "

Zhu Ye shook his head and sneered, secretly being extremely alert. The endurance of this old Emperor Yuto was truly beyond his expectations.

Even at this time, they still did not dare to speak out and become enemies of the Ming Dynasty.

It’s not that I can’t be sure of his identity, but I can tolerate it.

People who can endure like this should not be kept.

"Why would I bother to say more to you? I'll take you down first."

With a light shout, Zhu Ye put away the imperial edict and took action.

The power like thunder and lightning rushed towards the old Emperor Hiroto with unparalleled ferocity.

"Masters from Japan, help me kill this thief who pretends to be Ming and falsely conveys the imperial edict."

The old emperor Yuto shouted loudly while trying to resist.

"boom!"

A deafening roar exploded over the city of Tokyo.

In full view of everyone, the old Emperor Yuto was knocked back by a palm and fell into the air.

Zhu Ye showed no mercy and chased after him.

"Let's go, help His Majesty the Emperor kill that villain!"

"Hurry up, go and help His Majesty the Emperor."

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In Tokyo city, people were shouting everywhere.

Amid angry shouts, many samurai and ninjas rushed towards the Japanese Imperial Palace.

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