Before Liu Ming arrived in Kyoto, Muromachi Temple had already received letters from the Ming army.The content of the letter has also been understood by the Muromachi Temple.
After more than a month, Muromachitan Ashikaga Yoshiki and others did not respond for a long time.It's really because of a dilemma, there is no choice.
In June, Sanjofang Mansion is lush with grass and trees.The noise of cicadas and summer insects comes one after another, as if reflecting the state of mind of Ashikaga Yoshiji.Even if he is thanking guests behind closed doors, he will find it difficult to find a moment of peace.
The sun has already set in the west, but the evening party is even more lively.Perhaps it is only after waiting until the second half of the night that there will be no trouble here.
Yoshiji Ashikaga sat on the observation platform in the backyard, watching the clouds in the sky, the houses and plants for a long time, intending to understand the solution from Neo-Confucianism, Mind Studies, or Zen Buddhism, but it seemed that it was just in vain.
Now his current situation leaves him almost at a loss.
If Ashikaga Yoshitsuki accepted the treaty that humiliated the country and sought peace, he believed that he would not only lose his power, but also lose his life; otherwise, a civil war might break out, and with the sharp decline of Muromachitan's prestige at this time, it is unknown whether he could quell the rebellion as he wished.
Ashikaga Yoshiki was in his prime at his thirties.The ambitious general of the Conquest of the Wildness now seems very melancholy and even depressed.
The origin of Japanese civilization back then is undeniable from mainland China, and it is impossible for Japanese senior officials not to pay attention to it.
The Neo-Confucianism and even tea ceremony in the Song Dynasty were soon spread to Japan once it was published; since the Ming Dynasty, books such as "Suggestions on Good" and "Inner Training" and other books, tea sets and other items were also quickly introduced, which had an impact on today's Japan.
The concept of the civil servant system of Daming is conservative and seeking peace, but consistent in thought; in contrast, the problems of Japan are exactly the opposite.
After years of development, Japan has not been able to achieve true unification.
After the existence of Muromachi Temple, the moral and code of conduct that the warriors should abide by has been promulgated many times, but the will of many forces cannot be consistent.
Because Japan lacked a huge literati class, it regarded morality and worldly principles as ideals, and required scholars and common people to follow it together.
The doctrines imported from China also lack a spontaneous tenacity and tenacity.
So much so that all Japanese forces today are still only concerned about their own pros and cons.
In the Kamakura era, the victory in fighting the Yuan bandits still caused dissatisfaction among the Imperial family (similar to warlords and vassal states); the reason was that the shogunate was unable to reward them with the merits, which destroyed the customary interests and rules between the central and local governments.
War may divert many contradictions, but if the war is defeated, the contradiction will become more intensified.
Now the major failure in fighting the Ming Kou is facing, and the situation Japan faces will only double.
The two generations of generals of Muromachi Temple, Ashikaga Yoshiman and Yoshiki, are both committed to improving the authority of the central government and effectively protecting the attacks.
After a series of struggles and integration, Japan has barely entered a well-off state of politics.
However, the intervention of the Ming Dynasty's forces changed the situation and would inevitably lead to the contradictions and problems that had not been eradicated and surfaced.
The first and most direct conflict is that once Muromachi Temple abandons Kyoto, it will soon face a competition with Kanto Kamakura Kwan.
Will the public give up their own selfishness when the country is in its survival?
This result is very doubtful!
Then, the problems of the Southern and Northern Dynasties that had been solved will also have repeated risks.The forces supporting the Southern Emperor are likely to regain their surrender to Muromachi Temple.
In the subtleties, the conflict between Ashikaga Yoshita and his younger brother Yoshitsugu may also cause major problems.
The new and old hatreds between other forces cannot be ignored in times of turmoil.
The Spoh family and Hosokawa clan were originally powerful forces supporting Muromachi Temple, but they had noticed signs of Muromachi Temple and wanted to weaken and eliminate them. What would they plan at this time...
As for the feasibility of surrendering to Mingko, Ashikaga Yoshihisa considered it before the war.
When Ouchi Morimi and other family governors persuaded the general to start the war with caution, Ashikaga Yoshihisa weighed the strength of the Ming army and the danger of defeat.
But Yoshihisa Ashikaga still chose to take risks, not because he was forced to take risks.
Once the weakness of Muromachi Temple is exposed, it will bear the shame and anger of the war-torn faction; Ashikaga Yoshitsushi's authority will inevitably decline immediately and will bear the responsibility of harming the country due to incompetence.
When Ouchi Mong met Koro a while ago, Ashikaga Yoshihisa did an inconspicuous little thing: he introduced his brother-in-law to Ouchi Mongami... In this move, Ashikaga Yoshihisa had actually considered the possibility of defeat and the consequences of his step down.
He wanted Ouchi Moritomi to be the governor of the family and could support his younger brother as his heir; instead of Ashikaga Yoshitsugu (Yoman's only legitimate son) who was half-mother and father.
At this moment, a close servant walked out of the door, came to the observation platform, bowed his head and whispered: Lord, there is an urgent response.
Yi Chi came back to her senses from the meditation and took the letter to read it.
The content is that several Minggang warships, holding envoy flags and scepters, passed the Guanmen Strait and were heading to Namba Kyo.
The envoy was Liu Ming, a civil servant in the Ming Dynasty's pedestrian department.
Ashikaga Yoshiji thought for a moment and said: He ordered An Yun to take the Muromachi Temple guards to Namba Kyo to welcome the "Envoys to seek peace."
An Yun Fayan is Yi Chi's uncle. He asked him to welcome the envoy, which can not only ensure the safety of the envoy Liu Ming, but also first contact with Liu Ming and understand the attitude of the Ming Dynasty...
A few days later, An Yunfa rushed back to Kyoto, went to Sanjo's residence, and met Yoshiki alone.
The meeting place is in an enclosed tea room.
Fayan Report: The conditions for peace talks in the Ming Dynasty are almost the same as what was said in the last letter.However, on the issue of protecting the "Falun Emperor", the Ming envoy made concessions and allowed our country to retain the name of the Falun Emperor in Japan.
Liu Ming threatened our country. If he acted again, the Ming army's water and land generals defeated the "Luoyang".
They seem to have some understanding of the situation in our country, and the mention of the Muromachi Temple's migration to Kanto will surely arouse the rebellion of Kamakura Kōka.
At that time, the Muromachi Temple would be in a dilemma of being attacked on both sides.
The shogunate general who commanded Japan completely collapsed, and the Japanese parliament fell into a separatist situation of their own affairs.The lord agreed to discuss peace, and he was considering the long-term view of the overall situation and made contributions to Japan, which should be praised by future generations.
After hearing this, Ashikaga Yoshika said: This person uses both soft and hard, and has a tongue that is not bad.
At this time, the wooden door actually remembered the sound of two knockings on the door, and Ashikaga Yoshika immediately frowned.He is having a close conversation with his confidant, how could anyone disturb him at this time?
After the wooden door was opened, a close servant knelt outside the door and bowed to him: Lord, the four families of Sibo, Hosokawa, Katsuyama and Uesugi were requested to see him.
Ashikaga Yoshiji suddenly realized, no wonder the close servants came to disturb him regardless of annoying the lord.These four people are the most powerful people in Muromachi Temple below the General of the Conquest and the one who dares not neglect them.
Yi Chi said: Take them here to meet.
The closest servant bowed again and said, "Yes."
Aki Hokendo: Avoiding the advance of the subordinate.
Yi Chi said: There is a house next door.
After waiting for a while, the four generals arrived together.
Among them, Spo and Hosokawa were defeated generals in the battle against the Ming Kowloon, but they were not only the Guanling family of Muromachi Temple, but also strongly protected Daming; the emperor and the general of the Congyi above could not pursue their crimes.
After the group knelt down and bowed, Spoyizhong asked: I heard that the envoy of the Ming Kingdom went to Luo?
Yi Ji Dao: Yes.They made concessions to the Emperor's issue on the original conditions.
Uesugi leaned forward and said: The Ming gang marched into Luoyang, but our army may not be able to defend.The lower house is deeply trusted by the general and is in charge of Kanto, but after Muromachi Temple moved eastward, the lower house may not be able to restrain the public.Be careful about this matter.
Yiji refused to argue. If he had a choice, he would have made a decision long ago and would not have waited until now.
Hosokawa bowed and said: Shiyuanyuanyuan Tianshan Daoyi (formerly general Yoshiman) once won the position of the great general of Yi, and gave up the general (Yoshi) to retreat to the Ping to take charge of the Muromachi Temple.
Now things cannot be avoided.There is a policy below. The general first agreed to the request of the Ming people and was granted the title of King of Japan; then resigned from the position of General Yi and gave way to Master Yiyuan (the same mother and brother Ashikaga Yoshikaya).It may resolve the crisis at this time.
When Ashikaga Yoshihisa heard this, he was a little moved.
The current situation has extinguished his former ambitions and becoming a luxury.
At this moment, there was a glimmer of hope, and he could not help but have a kind of luck-loving expectation.
If Yoshiaki can succeed to the general of the Conquering the Wild, Yoshika Ashikaga would be willing to take down his heavy responsibilities and withdraw his safety.
But can things really be that easy?Ashikaga Yoshikazu inevitably has some doubts and is full of worries.
He did not refuse immediately, and he was really unwilling to fight against the four people in front of him.
If it were in the past, there should have been a few people like Spole and others; but now the offense and defense have changed.
Japan is a place where strength is concerned. Ashikaga Yoshihisa has been damaged due to his prestige, and the power that can be mobilized has been reduced. In a blink of an eye, it is no longer possible to form an advantage in these powerful protections.
Ashikaga Yoshiji said: I have known all your kindness.However, it is important, I will think carefully for several days, and wait for the news.
After hearing this, the four of them bowed and stood up and retreated.Ashikaga Yoshika also knelt down in the upper position and returned the favor to them.
After a while, An Yun, who was listening next door, returned to the tea room.An Yun said with a good eye: Why didn’t the lord agree to their suggestions?
An Yun Fayan is the uncle of the two brothers Ashikaga Yoshiki and Yoshiyuan; for An Yun Fayan, it is a very good situation for each brother of the Ashikaga family to be in power, and the difference is not very big.
Ashikaga Yoshihisa glanced at his uncle, as if retelling the excuse just now: I want to think carefully for a few days, just wait for the news.
After hearing this, An Yun bowed her body and bowed and left the place.
The tea room suddenly became deserted, and Yoshiki Ashikaga picked up the tea bowl in front of him.
No one of the guests who came just now had the intention to drink tea.
The tea was already cold, Ashikaga Yoshika held it in his hand and turned it around for a while, taking a sip.
After more than a month, Muromachitan Ashikaga Yoshiki and others did not respond for a long time.It's really because of a dilemma, there is no choice.
In June, Sanjofang Mansion is lush with grass and trees.The noise of cicadas and summer insects comes one after another, as if reflecting the state of mind of Ashikaga Yoshiji.Even if he is thanking guests behind closed doors, he will find it difficult to find a moment of peace.
The sun has already set in the west, but the evening party is even more lively.Perhaps it is only after waiting until the second half of the night that there will be no trouble here.
Yoshiji Ashikaga sat on the observation platform in the backyard, watching the clouds in the sky, the houses and plants for a long time, intending to understand the solution from Neo-Confucianism, Mind Studies, or Zen Buddhism, but it seemed that it was just in vain.
Now his current situation leaves him almost at a loss.
If Ashikaga Yoshitsuki accepted the treaty that humiliated the country and sought peace, he believed that he would not only lose his power, but also lose his life; otherwise, a civil war might break out, and with the sharp decline of Muromachitan's prestige at this time, it is unknown whether he could quell the rebellion as he wished.
Ashikaga Yoshiki was in his prime at his thirties.The ambitious general of the Conquest of the Wildness now seems very melancholy and even depressed.
The origin of Japanese civilization back then is undeniable from mainland China, and it is impossible for Japanese senior officials not to pay attention to it.
The Neo-Confucianism and even tea ceremony in the Song Dynasty were soon spread to Japan once it was published; since the Ming Dynasty, books such as "Suggestions on Good" and "Inner Training" and other books, tea sets and other items were also quickly introduced, which had an impact on today's Japan.
The concept of the civil servant system of Daming is conservative and seeking peace, but consistent in thought; in contrast, the problems of Japan are exactly the opposite.
After years of development, Japan has not been able to achieve true unification.
After the existence of Muromachi Temple, the moral and code of conduct that the warriors should abide by has been promulgated many times, but the will of many forces cannot be consistent.
Because Japan lacked a huge literati class, it regarded morality and worldly principles as ideals, and required scholars and common people to follow it together.
The doctrines imported from China also lack a spontaneous tenacity and tenacity.
So much so that all Japanese forces today are still only concerned about their own pros and cons.
In the Kamakura era, the victory in fighting the Yuan bandits still caused dissatisfaction among the Imperial family (similar to warlords and vassal states); the reason was that the shogunate was unable to reward them with the merits, which destroyed the customary interests and rules between the central and local governments.
War may divert many contradictions, but if the war is defeated, the contradiction will become more intensified.
Now the major failure in fighting the Ming Kou is facing, and the situation Japan faces will only double.
The two generations of generals of Muromachi Temple, Ashikaga Yoshiman and Yoshiki, are both committed to improving the authority of the central government and effectively protecting the attacks.
After a series of struggles and integration, Japan has barely entered a well-off state of politics.
However, the intervention of the Ming Dynasty's forces changed the situation and would inevitably lead to the contradictions and problems that had not been eradicated and surfaced.
The first and most direct conflict is that once Muromachi Temple abandons Kyoto, it will soon face a competition with Kanto Kamakura Kwan.
Will the public give up their own selfishness when the country is in its survival?
This result is very doubtful!
Then, the problems of the Southern and Northern Dynasties that had been solved will also have repeated risks.The forces supporting the Southern Emperor are likely to regain their surrender to Muromachi Temple.
In the subtleties, the conflict between Ashikaga Yoshita and his younger brother Yoshitsugu may also cause major problems.
The new and old hatreds between other forces cannot be ignored in times of turmoil.
The Spoh family and Hosokawa clan were originally powerful forces supporting Muromachi Temple, but they had noticed signs of Muromachi Temple and wanted to weaken and eliminate them. What would they plan at this time...
As for the feasibility of surrendering to Mingko, Ashikaga Yoshihisa considered it before the war.
When Ouchi Morimi and other family governors persuaded the general to start the war with caution, Ashikaga Yoshihisa weighed the strength of the Ming army and the danger of defeat.
But Yoshihisa Ashikaga still chose to take risks, not because he was forced to take risks.
Once the weakness of Muromachi Temple is exposed, it will bear the shame and anger of the war-torn faction; Ashikaga Yoshitsushi's authority will inevitably decline immediately and will bear the responsibility of harming the country due to incompetence.
When Ouchi Mong met Koro a while ago, Ashikaga Yoshihisa did an inconspicuous little thing: he introduced his brother-in-law to Ouchi Mongami... In this move, Ashikaga Yoshihisa had actually considered the possibility of defeat and the consequences of his step down.
He wanted Ouchi Moritomi to be the governor of the family and could support his younger brother as his heir; instead of Ashikaga Yoshitsugu (Yoman's only legitimate son) who was half-mother and father.
At this moment, a close servant walked out of the door, came to the observation platform, bowed his head and whispered: Lord, there is an urgent response.
Yi Chi came back to her senses from the meditation and took the letter to read it.
The content is that several Minggang warships, holding envoy flags and scepters, passed the Guanmen Strait and were heading to Namba Kyo.
The envoy was Liu Ming, a civil servant in the Ming Dynasty's pedestrian department.
Ashikaga Yoshiji thought for a moment and said: He ordered An Yun to take the Muromachi Temple guards to Namba Kyo to welcome the "Envoys to seek peace."
An Yun Fayan is Yi Chi's uncle. He asked him to welcome the envoy, which can not only ensure the safety of the envoy Liu Ming, but also first contact with Liu Ming and understand the attitude of the Ming Dynasty...
A few days later, An Yunfa rushed back to Kyoto, went to Sanjo's residence, and met Yoshiki alone.
The meeting place is in an enclosed tea room.
Fayan Report: The conditions for peace talks in the Ming Dynasty are almost the same as what was said in the last letter.However, on the issue of protecting the "Falun Emperor", the Ming envoy made concessions and allowed our country to retain the name of the Falun Emperor in Japan.
Liu Ming threatened our country. If he acted again, the Ming army's water and land generals defeated the "Luoyang".
They seem to have some understanding of the situation in our country, and the mention of the Muromachi Temple's migration to Kanto will surely arouse the rebellion of Kamakura Kōka.
At that time, the Muromachi Temple would be in a dilemma of being attacked on both sides.
The shogunate general who commanded Japan completely collapsed, and the Japanese parliament fell into a separatist situation of their own affairs.The lord agreed to discuss peace, and he was considering the long-term view of the overall situation and made contributions to Japan, which should be praised by future generations.
After hearing this, Ashikaga Yoshika said: This person uses both soft and hard, and has a tongue that is not bad.
At this time, the wooden door actually remembered the sound of two knockings on the door, and Ashikaga Yoshika immediately frowned.He is having a close conversation with his confidant, how could anyone disturb him at this time?
After the wooden door was opened, a close servant knelt outside the door and bowed to him: Lord, the four families of Sibo, Hosokawa, Katsuyama and Uesugi were requested to see him.
Ashikaga Yoshiji suddenly realized, no wonder the close servants came to disturb him regardless of annoying the lord.These four people are the most powerful people in Muromachi Temple below the General of the Conquest and the one who dares not neglect them.
Yi Chi said: Take them here to meet.
The closest servant bowed again and said, "Yes."
Aki Hokendo: Avoiding the advance of the subordinate.
Yi Chi said: There is a house next door.
After waiting for a while, the four generals arrived together.
Among them, Spo and Hosokawa were defeated generals in the battle against the Ming Kowloon, but they were not only the Guanling family of Muromachi Temple, but also strongly protected Daming; the emperor and the general of the Congyi above could not pursue their crimes.
After the group knelt down and bowed, Spoyizhong asked: I heard that the envoy of the Ming Kingdom went to Luo?
Yi Ji Dao: Yes.They made concessions to the Emperor's issue on the original conditions.
Uesugi leaned forward and said: The Ming gang marched into Luoyang, but our army may not be able to defend.The lower house is deeply trusted by the general and is in charge of Kanto, but after Muromachi Temple moved eastward, the lower house may not be able to restrain the public.Be careful about this matter.
Yiji refused to argue. If he had a choice, he would have made a decision long ago and would not have waited until now.
Hosokawa bowed and said: Shiyuanyuanyuan Tianshan Daoyi (formerly general Yoshiman) once won the position of the great general of Yi, and gave up the general (Yoshi) to retreat to the Ping to take charge of the Muromachi Temple.
Now things cannot be avoided.There is a policy below. The general first agreed to the request of the Ming people and was granted the title of King of Japan; then resigned from the position of General Yi and gave way to Master Yiyuan (the same mother and brother Ashikaga Yoshikaya).It may resolve the crisis at this time.
When Ashikaga Yoshihisa heard this, he was a little moved.
The current situation has extinguished his former ambitions and becoming a luxury.
At this moment, there was a glimmer of hope, and he could not help but have a kind of luck-loving expectation.
If Yoshiaki can succeed to the general of the Conquering the Wild, Yoshika Ashikaga would be willing to take down his heavy responsibilities and withdraw his safety.
But can things really be that easy?Ashikaga Yoshikazu inevitably has some doubts and is full of worries.
He did not refuse immediately, and he was really unwilling to fight against the four people in front of him.
If it were in the past, there should have been a few people like Spole and others; but now the offense and defense have changed.
Japan is a place where strength is concerned. Ashikaga Yoshihisa has been damaged due to his prestige, and the power that can be mobilized has been reduced. In a blink of an eye, it is no longer possible to form an advantage in these powerful protections.
Ashikaga Yoshiji said: I have known all your kindness.However, it is important, I will think carefully for several days, and wait for the news.
After hearing this, the four of them bowed and stood up and retreated.Ashikaga Yoshika also knelt down in the upper position and returned the favor to them.
After a while, An Yun, who was listening next door, returned to the tea room.An Yun said with a good eye: Why didn’t the lord agree to their suggestions?
An Yun Fayan is the uncle of the two brothers Ashikaga Yoshiki and Yoshiyuan; for An Yun Fayan, it is a very good situation for each brother of the Ashikaga family to be in power, and the difference is not very big.
Ashikaga Yoshihisa glanced at his uncle, as if retelling the excuse just now: I want to think carefully for a few days, just wait for the news.
After hearing this, An Yun bowed her body and bowed and left the place.
The tea room suddenly became deserted, and Yoshiki Ashikaga picked up the tea bowl in front of him.
No one of the guests who came just now had the intention to drink tea.
The tea was already cold, Ashikaga Yoshika held it in his hand and turned it around for a while, taking a sip.
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