Ming Dynasty: Ask Zhu Yuanzhang to abdicate at the beginning

Chapter 177 The end of the Japanese army!
The news that the Ming envoys requested reinforcements spread like wildfire in the Japanese court, causing a series of waves.

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was worried that he would encounter strong opposition from his ministers, but he unexpectedly gained widespread support.

After all, Japan, which had just ended the Civil War and achieved unification last year, believed that this was an opportunity given to them by God.

From then on, Japan could rise rapidly.

Their appetite for the conditions for sending troops is also growing.

First: The Ming Dynasty promised to pay tribute to Japan forever, and to offer 500,000 pieces of cloth, 1 million dan of grain, and 2 million taels of silver every year.

Second: The Ming Dynasty promised to cede the land of Zhejiang to Japan as a means of ensuring friendly trade between the two countries for generations.

Third: The Ming Dynasty promised to allow the Japanese to do business in the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty court officials must protect the Japanese.

Fourth: The Ming Dynasty promised that any Japanese who committed crimes within the Ming Dynasty would be handed over to Japan for handling, and the Ming Dynasty would not punish them without authorization.

Fifth: The Ming Dynasty promised to allow the Japanese to go to the Ming Dynasty to develop mines.

Sixth: The Ming Dynasty promised to hire Japanese people to stay in the Ming court permanently to consult on political affairs.

seventh:……

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There are twenty-one in total.

Huang Zicheng, who received the alliance letter, was also shocked when he saw the densely packed terms on it.

I never dreamed that the Japanese people's appetite would be so big.

The Song Dynasty at that time did not dare to sign such clauses with the Liao and Jin Dynasties!

This is more than just treason. If it is really signed, I am afraid the Ming Dynasty will no longer exist.

Japan wants to swallow up the entire Ming Dynasty!

"This is ridiculous! How can our dynasty agree to such conditions?" Huang Zicheng was furious and flatly refused.

"You have to think clearly."

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu threatened without mercy.

"The Prince Xian Zhu Yunwen, whom you want to assist, is still being held captive by the crown prince of your Ming Dynasty."

"If you agree to our terms, our country will send troops to help King Xian ascend the throne and become emperor."

"If not, no one can save him."

During this period of time, he has already found out all the details about Huang Zicheng.

"These conditions are all for the sake of the friendship between our two countries for generations to come."

"If you agree now and sign the treaty, our army will immediately march to Ming Dynasty."

"otherwise."

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu sneered and said, "I will tie you up and send you to the Emperor of Ming Dynasty."

"By then, you will not only fail to save Prince Xian, but will also be called a traitor by the Ming government and the public."

"Your family will all die because of you, and your family will be disgraced for generations and cursed forever."

"You have to think clearly!"

Huang Zicheng's expression changed drastically, and he pointed at him and said, "You...you...you..."

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu looked at him coldly.

Huang Zicheng suddenly realized at this moment that he had already boarded a pirate ship and it would be impossible to get off.

If we do not agree to Japan's conditions, the other party will publicize the matter.

At that time, not only would all his painstaking plans be in vain, but he would also be ruined and infamous forever.

But what if I agree?

Huang Zicheng couldn't help but secretly curse himself for being so naive.

I thought Japan was just a small country, and after the task was accomplished, I would give it some money and get rid of it.

Unexpectedly, the other party's ambition is so great...

But now that things have come to this, he can't retreat even if he wants to.

The only thing we can do now is to agree to it.

"I sign!"

Huang Zicheng stomped his feet suddenly, picked up the pen and signed his name on it.

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was very happy.

"From now on, Mr. Huang is our country's distinguished guest."

"Come on, prepare a feast to celebrate, and choose an auspicious day to march out."

……

A month later.

Tens of thousands of troops gathered at Japan's largest seaport.

When the Japanese warriors heard that there would be an expedition to the Ming Dynasty, they all came.

Many of them had experience as Japanese pirates.

In their eyes, the armies of the Central Plains dynasties were vulnerable.

Every time they fought, they would be defeated at the first blow.

However, the other side had more people and more power, and as scattered soldiers, it was difficult for them to confront them head-on.

But now, the situation is different as the Shogun is sending a large army to lead the army.

What's more, I heard that there are people in the Ming Dynasty who respond.

This is an extremely rare opportunity.

Since they could go to the rich Central Plains to plunder, they naturally flocked to it.

The Japanese warriors were all excited at the thought of plundering the wealth of the Central Plains, stealing money, food, women, and killing people at will.

Huang Zicheng also came to watch, but couldn't help but frowned.

The Japanese army preparing to go on an expedition was in disarray and not well organized.

The ships they were going to take were of various types.

Compared with the mighty warships of the Ming Navy, the two are not at the same level at all.

If we encounter it at sea, I'm afraid it will be very dangerous.

But soon, Huang Zicheng convinced himself again.

The sea is vast and boundless.

How could it be so easy for the two sides to meet?
As long as they get ashore, what does it matter if the boat is smaller?

Hundreds of Japanese pirates were able to defeat the garrison troops and make them retreat step by step, unable to resist.

The Japanese army of tens of thousands would definitely be even more powerful.

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was even more proud and proud, looking at the tens of thousands of troops below, he was extremely excited.

The Japanese have lived on islands for a long time, but have longed for the mainland for generations.

But before that, it could only be thought about in dreams.

And from today on, your dream will come true.

As the horn sounded, boats of various sizes, carrying dozens of people, set out to sea one after another.

The Japanese warriors officially set out on their journey with the excitement of conquering the Ming Dynasty.

at this time.

Suddenly, huge warships appeared one after another on the sea surface in the distance.

At first, it was still very far away, and only the tall masts and sails could be seen. But the warships were approaching very quickly.

Soon, they came closer.

On the frontmost warship, there was an extremely conspicuous flag flying in the wind, with a big word written on it - Ming!

Zhu Yunhuan’s warships had actually arrived in Japan a few days ago.

However, in order to catch the enemy by surprise, he deliberately ordered the warships to stay away from the coastline.

Only a small group of soldiers were sent on a small sampan to go ashore and find out the situation.

It was no secret that Japan was going to invade the Ming Dynasty; everyone had heard about it clearly.

I came here today specifically to keep track of the date of their departure.

……

"Is it a Ming Dynasty warship?"

Ashiya Toshimitsu was horrified and trembling with fear as he looked at the tall and majestic warship.

In the past, every time a foreign enemy invaded, it would be destroyed by a hurricane.

But this time, the Ming fleet really came.

Huang Zicheng's face turned pale, and he became even more distracted when he thought about his own treason.

But he soon calmed down again.

"Don't be afraid." Huang Zicheng said, "Although the Ming warships are majestic, they are few in number. You just need to rush over, surround them, board the ships and fight, and you will be able to defeat them in one fell swoop."

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu calmed down a little after hearing this.

Looking carefully, I found that the Ming Dynasty indeed had only more than forty ships.

Although our ships are not as big as those of the Ming Dynasty, there are thousands of them.

They were just about to go on an expedition, and if they rushed over now, they could defeat all of the Ming expeditionary forces and even seize their warships.

When he thought of this, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu’s worry turned into joy.

"Warriors, the Ming army has come a long way and must be exhausted. We can take advantage of the situation to destroy them. Charge!"

He shouted out orders.

The flag officer immediately waved the flag and the messenger blew the charge horn.

The Japanese warriors were all ready to go, shouting with excitement, and immediately drove their boats to charge towards the Ming fleet.

There were a large number of people on the shore who came to see them off, as well as the shogun, who were watching their performance.

These warriors all rushed to show their bravery and fearlessness.

……

Zhu Yunhuan stood on the bow of the ship, watching the movements of the Japanese army through a telescope.

He originally thought that the Japanese army would be afraid after seeing the Ming warships.

In this way, they could defeat the enemy without fighting, but unexpectedly, the enemy launched an attack instead.

A group of Japanese pirate warriors, holding long swords and full of murderous intent, stood on the ship and headed straight for the Ming warships.

"Get ready to meet the enemy!"

Zhu Yunxun snorted coldly.

Since the other party initiated the attack, don't blame him for being rude.

The warships quickly adjusted their positions and reloaded their artillery.

Following Zhu Yunhuan's order, the flag officer conveyed the order to fire.

boom!
boom!
boom!
The earth-shaking roar echoed throughout the sea.

The Japanese warriors who charged forward on the boat instantly experienced the roar of the god of death.

The ship they were on was not big and not very sturdy, so it could not withstand the attack of cannons.

As soon as a shell fell, it broke into pieces.

All the Japanese people and ships sank into the sea.

There were also many shells that did not hit the hull, but only fell into the sea nearby.

But after the explosion, huge waves were instantly stirred up, overturning all the ships in the surrounding area.

The horrific screams were completely drowned out by the artillery fire. All that could be seen were ships being blown over and sinking, and countless warriors falling into the sea.

In just a moment, all the Japanese warriors who launched the charge were stunned.

Although Japan at that time knew about the existence of muskets, it had never seen such a powerful cannon.

Faced with the Ming Dynasty's artillery bombardment, they launched a fearless charge, trying to get close to the Ming Dynasty's warships.

However, everything is in vain.

The navy is a purely technical branch of the military.

Courage doesn't mean much to a technologically backward party.

In long-range combat, no matter how much courage you have, what’s the point if you can’t even touch the enemy?
Although a few Japanese ships braved the artillery fire and rushed to a place not far from the Ming warships.

But just when they thought they could board the ship and fight a life-and-death battle with the Ming Navy.

However, they were greeted by ruthless bullets from flintlock muskets.

This plunged the Japanese samurai into complete despair.

The battle didn't last very long.

Before long, there were only countless blown-to-smithereens floating on the sea, floating corpses, and forty-one intact Ming warships.

He died before leaving the army.

Almost all the Japanese warriors who were preparing to go to Ming Dynasty to burn, kill and loot had been buried in the sea.

On the coast, the people who came to see the army off, as well as the civil and military officials of the Japanese court, were all dumbfounded.

I couldn't believe what I was seeing.

Tens of thousands of troops, just disappeared like that?

All gone?
This is a huge army that has been assembled by mobilizing all the forces in the country!
Lost everything in World War I?
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu is going crazy!

What’s even more terrifying is that the Ming Dynasty’s warships are still there.

Not even a single battleship was damaged.

The desperate charge of the Japanese samurai seemed like a joke and did not cause any damage to the Ming warships.

At this time.

Those terrifying black cannons were aimed at the shore.

"How to do?"

At this moment, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu only felt his hands and feet were cold.

It's over, it's all over now!

"General, surrender quickly. We can't defeat the Ming Dynasty! We can surrender and pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty!" The voice of a minister nearby screamed.

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu woke up as if from a dream.

Yup!

Didn’t they always pay tribute to the Central Plains dynasty in the past?

"Surrender! Surrender! Surrender! Quickly! Quickly! Raise the flag of surrender. Our country is willing to submit to the Ming Dynasty and pay tribute for generations!"

He turned to look at Huang Zicheng who was standing beside him and said, "Come here, capture this Ming traitor and present him to the Ming warriors who have come from afar!"

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(End of this chapter)