After the Ming army captured Tsushima Island in the name of conquering Japanese pirates, no important matters were reported to the court, as if the matter had ended here.
Of course, Zhu Gaoxu's purpose is not this. It is meaningless to him to occupy the Toma Island.
Maybe he was too impatient.After all, diplomatic relations in this era can only change a little after several years.But Zhu Gaoxu really couldn't calm down and wait.
Because of his foreign strategy, the initial goal is to formulate orders in all regions east of the Strait of Malacca. It is impossible for a Japanese country to wait for a few years, or even for ten or twenty years.
Zhu Gaoxu decided to issue an order to convene ministers to discuss the war against Japan.
The court debate system formed since Hongwu has not changed much to this day, and it can well reflect the emperor's centralization of power.
The process was that the ministers discussed a major event in front of the imperial examination, but the results of the discussion were for reference only and the emperor finally decided.
However, the emperor after Hongwu had obviously had a worse prestige than Taizu, so it would be best if the ministers could not form a consensus so that the emperor could make a decision; or the conclusion reached was exactly in line with the emperor's wishes.
The palace issued an order to the Honglu Temple and notified dozens of ministers who were about to participate in the court discussion. After determining the relevant time and reason and other details, Zhu Gaoxu also made some preparations and waited for the court officials to discuss.
On the afternoon of the day, Qi Tai, the Minister of War, suddenly asked for a visit outside Rouyi Hall.Zhu Gaoxu of course ordered him to meet him.
Qi Tai kowtowed outside the hall first, then went inside and gave another big gift.After the etiquette, he bowed to the imperial concubine Miaojin who was standing behind the desk.
Miao Jin responded: Is Mrs. Qi good?
Qi Tai asked for an interview, obviously for the sake of the serious business. When he heard the imperial concubine's question, he showed a slightly unexpected expression and then felt relieved.
The emperor's concubine asked the minister's wife that they were all women, so it was quite appropriate.
Zhu Gaoxu suddenly remembered Qi Tai's personal relationship, and Miao Jin knew it. He thought to himself: Miao Jin said hello, I'm afraid it's not just to be polite, but I should be really interested in that kind of thing.
Qi Tai said: Thank you, Imperial Concubine, for being the queen and the queen, to take charge of the family affairs, and everything is well.It was the Mid-Autumn Festival soon, and Zhujing would also enter the palace and go to the Dashan Palace to meet the queen. At that time, he could also listen to the teachings of the queen, imperial concubine, imperial concubine and other concubine in person.
Miao Jin nodded with a smile.
Zhu Gaoxu only listened to their conversation and glanced at the file in Qi Tai's hand.
Qi Tai quickly put the things on the table: Regarding the affairs of Japan, I have checked the old files of the Daku, which contain some records of the Korean and Yuan dynasties.Then he informed the Dali Temple Minister Gao Xianning, and interrogated the prisoner Sotaro of Tsuma Island, and wrote some humble opinions and strategies, so he asked the emperor to read them.
Zhu Gaoxu bowed, reached out to drag the file over, and asked directly: Qi Butang believes that what is the key issue in this matter?
Qi Tai said: There is no need.
oh?Zhu Gaoxu was immediately attracted to his attention and stopped for the moment, and he couldn't help looking up at Qi Tai.
Qi Tai said seriously: After the Japanese national athletic Yoshiki, or Genyoshiki, commander of Muromachi Temple, it seems that the national policy of closing the country is being implemented, which is not threatening the Ming Dynasty and has a long journey.Our ministers must have more dissuasions against the use of military forces in Japan, because they feel that there is no need to conquer.
Well... Zhu Gaoxu made another habitual sound.
Qi Tai said softly again: In fact, there is more than one thing, it is such a reason.
Zhu Gaoxu immediately raised his eyes and looked at Qi Tai. Qi Tai actually looked at him for a moment.
According to the etiquette at this time, people cannot look directly at people with higher status, so Qi Tai's subtle movements made Zhu Gaoxu pay special attention to it.
Zhu Gaoxu didn't say anything for a moment and sat there thinking.
Qi Tai also seemed to be silent and did not continue talking.It was strange that the king and his ministers had a conversation today. As soon as he spoke a few words, the situation became unsuccessful.
The imperial concubine Miaojin was also beside her, savoring the atmosphere at this moment with great interest.
Zhu Gaoxu thought for a long time and finally said: I don’t want to completely destroy Japan, and the target is Shijian Silver Mine.
Qi Tai said: The emperor clearly understands that as soon as the war begins, the court should make the worst plans first and prepare to accept the consequences of the war.When the founding of literature and vassals were reduced, my ministers also made this statement.
Zhu Gaoxu immediately nodded and said: I agree with Qibutang's point of view.How likely is it that Japan will fight with all its might?
Qi Tai weighed the pros and cons, and said: I think it is at least more than 50%.
Zhu Gaoxu stood up, walked with his hands behind his back, turned around and asked: Reason?
Qi Tai said: More than a hundred years ago, the Yuan army had two battles against Japan.At that time, the Yuan army had already destroyed many places like a prairie fire, and its power was so powerful that it spread from inside to outside.But Japan was not deterred and surrendered, which shows that they were brave and fierce.Moreover, with the precedent of repelling the Yuan army, the Japanese's confidence increased greatly and they would not surrender easily.
Well... Zhu Gaoxu didn't comment.
Qi Tai continued: It has been more than a hundred years since the Yuan army conquered Japan. Times have changed, and Japan is indeed different.During the Yuan Dynasty, Japan was ruled by the General Seiyi in Kamakura, and now it should be the shogunate of Muromachi Temple.I checked the old files and collected news from the past two years and found that they are very different from the past.
I believe that Kamakura Prefecture is a bit like a feudal system.
Some generals loyal to the military family of the generals who fought against the Yi were called "Imperial Family". They served the generals, helped build palaces, defend the shogunate, manage the local governments, and sent troops to the expedition; conversely, the generals used their official positions and land to reward those who had made contributions.
The Muromachi Shogunate is completely different, and the situation is even more complicated.
The General of the Shogun who established the shogunate lived in a place called "Flower Imperial House", which was also called Muromachi Temple, so local people used Muromachi Temple to refer to the power center of the shogunate.
The Muromachi Temple and the local vassal states should not be a simple subordinate relationship, but rather it looks like the leader of the guardian daimyo.This view of me is also speculating on what happened to the Ouchi family in recent years.
After his former family governor Yoshihiro Ouchi died in the "rebellion", his two sons fought for the position of family governor.Because the youngest son surrendered to Muromachitan midway, he received support from the shogunate and appointed as the governor of the family. The eldest son rose up to resist; as a result, the eldest son of the Ouchi family won.His eldest son actually led his troops to "Hanluo" and was finally forced to admit it by Muromachi Temple.It can be seen that Muromachi Temple has limited power to protect Daming, and it seems that it is only equivalent to the leader of the arbitration.
It makes sense for Qibutang to interpret this way.Zhu Gaoxu said, does Shangluo mean to force the palace?
Qi Tai said: It’s different to say to the emperor.Kyoto was originally called Heian Kyo, imitating the Tang Dynasty, called "Luoyang" on the left and "Chang'an" on the right; in Kyoto, the locals are used to being called Luoyang, and going to Luo means entering Beijing.Leading troops into Beijing is indeed suspected of claiming strength, but they seem to have formed some rules. The eldest son of the Da Nei family did not fight in a war, but just went to see the generals and ministers, with a very respectful attitude; it was probably a kind of soft and hard attitude.
Zhu Gaoxu pondered for a moment and said: In other words, the rule of Muromachi Temple is even looser?
Qi Tai clasped his fists and said: The Muromachi Temple is not necessarily more scattered than Kamakura Prefecture, and they have a very complex marriage alliance relationship and are united with each other.Moreover, the current Ashikaga Yoshiki has weakened the two largest forces by provoking two "rebellions", including the Ouchi clan.Now Muromachi Temple has reached its highest prestige.
When Zhu Gaoxu heard this, he suddenly felt that the Japanese system was very strange and different from that of all Chinese dynasties.
Qi Tai was able to figure out the Japanese system from various clues, which was quite embarrassing to him.
Qi Tai said: I am worried that when facing foreign enemies, the current Muromachi Temple may be stronger than Kamakura Prefecture during the Yuan Dynasty.Through the reward system, Kamakura Prefecture recruited troops from various vassal states. Once there were no more official positions and land rewards, internal conditions may be unstable.
But Muromachi Temple does not need rewards. The alliance relationship between each guardian Daming is complicated, and when facing foreign enemies, it may be just to avoid being isolated.The safest way for our dynasty is to wait for the opportunity. When there is a life-and-death internal struggle in their alliance, it will be easier for our dynasty to profit from it.
How many years will it take to wait for the natural evolution of history?
Zhu Gaoxu said: The Ouchi family and Muromachi Temple have already had grudges, and the balance between them seems to be very fragile.Can we try to provoke it and intensify the conflicts faster?
Qi Tai said: What the emperor said, I think you can try it.
Zhu Gaoxu thought for a while and said: If it really doesn't work, he will use his elite troops to attack and destroy the prestige of Muromachi Temple first.The combat power of our dynasty's official army is no longer the same as before.
Qi Tai said: Then we will use the army.Because according to the past of the Yuan army's conquest of Japan, the Japanese army may mobilize an army of less than 100,000 to fight.If our dynasty has too few troops, I'm afraid it won't work.
Zhu Gaoxu pondered endlessly. He had already guessed the conclusion of the court's discussion tomorrow morning.
Almost all ministers should dissuade Zhu Gaoxu.
From a certain perspective, the ministers were not wrong, but were loyal to their duties.
If Zhu Gaoxu followed the rules set by Taizu, he could still launch a war arbitrarily and legally; however, standing in the opposite direction of all ministers is not a good thing after all.
Qi Tai frowned and said: My opinion is that it is difficult to achieve the goal without launching a large army, and it is very likely that the troops will mobilize a large number of people.I have also considered the strategy of feinting attack on the Kyushu area and sending troops to directly occupy Ishimiya Kingdom.However, the Japanese army must also attack Ishimiguo, and the waterway, food and military supplies of the government army would be longer.
Zhu Gaoxu breathed out and looked at Qi Tai and said: Although Qibutang opposes my opinion, I have to thank you. You make a lot of sense.Being reasonable and well-founded, and doing your best, is actually my good minister.
Qi Tai asked: The emperor has decided not to take the risk of the battle?
Zhu Gaoxu shook his head immediately.
Of course, Zhu Gaoxu's purpose is not this. It is meaningless to him to occupy the Toma Island.
Maybe he was too impatient.After all, diplomatic relations in this era can only change a little after several years.But Zhu Gaoxu really couldn't calm down and wait.
Because of his foreign strategy, the initial goal is to formulate orders in all regions east of the Strait of Malacca. It is impossible for a Japanese country to wait for a few years, or even for ten or twenty years.
Zhu Gaoxu decided to issue an order to convene ministers to discuss the war against Japan.
The court debate system formed since Hongwu has not changed much to this day, and it can well reflect the emperor's centralization of power.
The process was that the ministers discussed a major event in front of the imperial examination, but the results of the discussion were for reference only and the emperor finally decided.
However, the emperor after Hongwu had obviously had a worse prestige than Taizu, so it would be best if the ministers could not form a consensus so that the emperor could make a decision; or the conclusion reached was exactly in line with the emperor's wishes.
The palace issued an order to the Honglu Temple and notified dozens of ministers who were about to participate in the court discussion. After determining the relevant time and reason and other details, Zhu Gaoxu also made some preparations and waited for the court officials to discuss.
On the afternoon of the day, Qi Tai, the Minister of War, suddenly asked for a visit outside Rouyi Hall.Zhu Gaoxu of course ordered him to meet him.
Qi Tai kowtowed outside the hall first, then went inside and gave another big gift.After the etiquette, he bowed to the imperial concubine Miaojin who was standing behind the desk.
Miao Jin responded: Is Mrs. Qi good?
Qi Tai asked for an interview, obviously for the sake of the serious business. When he heard the imperial concubine's question, he showed a slightly unexpected expression and then felt relieved.
The emperor's concubine asked the minister's wife that they were all women, so it was quite appropriate.
Zhu Gaoxu suddenly remembered Qi Tai's personal relationship, and Miao Jin knew it. He thought to himself: Miao Jin said hello, I'm afraid it's not just to be polite, but I should be really interested in that kind of thing.
Qi Tai said: Thank you, Imperial Concubine, for being the queen and the queen, to take charge of the family affairs, and everything is well.It was the Mid-Autumn Festival soon, and Zhujing would also enter the palace and go to the Dashan Palace to meet the queen. At that time, he could also listen to the teachings of the queen, imperial concubine, imperial concubine and other concubine in person.
Miao Jin nodded with a smile.
Zhu Gaoxu only listened to their conversation and glanced at the file in Qi Tai's hand.
Qi Tai quickly put the things on the table: Regarding the affairs of Japan, I have checked the old files of the Daku, which contain some records of the Korean and Yuan dynasties.Then he informed the Dali Temple Minister Gao Xianning, and interrogated the prisoner Sotaro of Tsuma Island, and wrote some humble opinions and strategies, so he asked the emperor to read them.
Zhu Gaoxu bowed, reached out to drag the file over, and asked directly: Qi Butang believes that what is the key issue in this matter?
Qi Tai said: There is no need.
oh?Zhu Gaoxu was immediately attracted to his attention and stopped for the moment, and he couldn't help looking up at Qi Tai.
Qi Tai said seriously: After the Japanese national athletic Yoshiki, or Genyoshiki, commander of Muromachi Temple, it seems that the national policy of closing the country is being implemented, which is not threatening the Ming Dynasty and has a long journey.Our ministers must have more dissuasions against the use of military forces in Japan, because they feel that there is no need to conquer.
Well... Zhu Gaoxu made another habitual sound.
Qi Tai said softly again: In fact, there is more than one thing, it is such a reason.
Zhu Gaoxu immediately raised his eyes and looked at Qi Tai. Qi Tai actually looked at him for a moment.
According to the etiquette at this time, people cannot look directly at people with higher status, so Qi Tai's subtle movements made Zhu Gaoxu pay special attention to it.
Zhu Gaoxu didn't say anything for a moment and sat there thinking.
Qi Tai also seemed to be silent and did not continue talking.It was strange that the king and his ministers had a conversation today. As soon as he spoke a few words, the situation became unsuccessful.
The imperial concubine Miaojin was also beside her, savoring the atmosphere at this moment with great interest.
Zhu Gaoxu thought for a long time and finally said: I don’t want to completely destroy Japan, and the target is Shijian Silver Mine.
Qi Tai said: The emperor clearly understands that as soon as the war begins, the court should make the worst plans first and prepare to accept the consequences of the war.When the founding of literature and vassals were reduced, my ministers also made this statement.
Zhu Gaoxu immediately nodded and said: I agree with Qibutang's point of view.How likely is it that Japan will fight with all its might?
Qi Tai weighed the pros and cons, and said: I think it is at least more than 50%.
Zhu Gaoxu stood up, walked with his hands behind his back, turned around and asked: Reason?
Qi Tai said: More than a hundred years ago, the Yuan army had two battles against Japan.At that time, the Yuan army had already destroyed many places like a prairie fire, and its power was so powerful that it spread from inside to outside.But Japan was not deterred and surrendered, which shows that they were brave and fierce.Moreover, with the precedent of repelling the Yuan army, the Japanese's confidence increased greatly and they would not surrender easily.
Well... Zhu Gaoxu didn't comment.
Qi Tai continued: It has been more than a hundred years since the Yuan army conquered Japan. Times have changed, and Japan is indeed different.During the Yuan Dynasty, Japan was ruled by the General Seiyi in Kamakura, and now it should be the shogunate of Muromachi Temple.I checked the old files and collected news from the past two years and found that they are very different from the past.
I believe that Kamakura Prefecture is a bit like a feudal system.
Some generals loyal to the military family of the generals who fought against the Yi were called "Imperial Family". They served the generals, helped build palaces, defend the shogunate, manage the local governments, and sent troops to the expedition; conversely, the generals used their official positions and land to reward those who had made contributions.
The Muromachi Shogunate is completely different, and the situation is even more complicated.
The General of the Shogun who established the shogunate lived in a place called "Flower Imperial House", which was also called Muromachi Temple, so local people used Muromachi Temple to refer to the power center of the shogunate.
The Muromachi Temple and the local vassal states should not be a simple subordinate relationship, but rather it looks like the leader of the guardian daimyo.This view of me is also speculating on what happened to the Ouchi family in recent years.
After his former family governor Yoshihiro Ouchi died in the "rebellion", his two sons fought for the position of family governor.Because the youngest son surrendered to Muromachitan midway, he received support from the shogunate and appointed as the governor of the family. The eldest son rose up to resist; as a result, the eldest son of the Ouchi family won.His eldest son actually led his troops to "Hanluo" and was finally forced to admit it by Muromachi Temple.It can be seen that Muromachi Temple has limited power to protect Daming, and it seems that it is only equivalent to the leader of the arbitration.
It makes sense for Qibutang to interpret this way.Zhu Gaoxu said, does Shangluo mean to force the palace?
Qi Tai said: It’s different to say to the emperor.Kyoto was originally called Heian Kyo, imitating the Tang Dynasty, called "Luoyang" on the left and "Chang'an" on the right; in Kyoto, the locals are used to being called Luoyang, and going to Luo means entering Beijing.Leading troops into Beijing is indeed suspected of claiming strength, but they seem to have formed some rules. The eldest son of the Da Nei family did not fight in a war, but just went to see the generals and ministers, with a very respectful attitude; it was probably a kind of soft and hard attitude.
Zhu Gaoxu pondered for a moment and said: In other words, the rule of Muromachi Temple is even looser?
Qi Tai clasped his fists and said: The Muromachi Temple is not necessarily more scattered than Kamakura Prefecture, and they have a very complex marriage alliance relationship and are united with each other.Moreover, the current Ashikaga Yoshiki has weakened the two largest forces by provoking two "rebellions", including the Ouchi clan.Now Muromachi Temple has reached its highest prestige.
When Zhu Gaoxu heard this, he suddenly felt that the Japanese system was very strange and different from that of all Chinese dynasties.
Qi Tai was able to figure out the Japanese system from various clues, which was quite embarrassing to him.
Qi Tai said: I am worried that when facing foreign enemies, the current Muromachi Temple may be stronger than Kamakura Prefecture during the Yuan Dynasty.Through the reward system, Kamakura Prefecture recruited troops from various vassal states. Once there were no more official positions and land rewards, internal conditions may be unstable.
But Muromachi Temple does not need rewards. The alliance relationship between each guardian Daming is complicated, and when facing foreign enemies, it may be just to avoid being isolated.The safest way for our dynasty is to wait for the opportunity. When there is a life-and-death internal struggle in their alliance, it will be easier for our dynasty to profit from it.
How many years will it take to wait for the natural evolution of history?
Zhu Gaoxu said: The Ouchi family and Muromachi Temple have already had grudges, and the balance between them seems to be very fragile.Can we try to provoke it and intensify the conflicts faster?
Qi Tai said: What the emperor said, I think you can try it.
Zhu Gaoxu thought for a while and said: If it really doesn't work, he will use his elite troops to attack and destroy the prestige of Muromachi Temple first.The combat power of our dynasty's official army is no longer the same as before.
Qi Tai said: Then we will use the army.Because according to the past of the Yuan army's conquest of Japan, the Japanese army may mobilize an army of less than 100,000 to fight.If our dynasty has too few troops, I'm afraid it won't work.
Zhu Gaoxu pondered endlessly. He had already guessed the conclusion of the court's discussion tomorrow morning.
Almost all ministers should dissuade Zhu Gaoxu.
From a certain perspective, the ministers were not wrong, but were loyal to their duties.
If Zhu Gaoxu followed the rules set by Taizu, he could still launch a war arbitrarily and legally; however, standing in the opposite direction of all ministers is not a good thing after all.
Qi Tai frowned and said: My opinion is that it is difficult to achieve the goal without launching a large army, and it is very likely that the troops will mobilize a large number of people.I have also considered the strategy of feinting attack on the Kyushu area and sending troops to directly occupy Ishimiya Kingdom.However, the Japanese army must also attack Ishimiguo, and the waterway, food and military supplies of the government army would be longer.
Zhu Gaoxu breathed out and looked at Qi Tai and said: Although Qibutang opposes my opinion, I have to thank you. You make a lot of sense.Being reasonable and well-founded, and doing your best, is actually my good minister.
Qi Tai asked: The emperor has decided not to take the risk of the battle?
Zhu Gaoxu shook his head immediately.
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