Chapter 729: Fusang's Meeting
When Ichiro Sakamoto reported just now, many of the people present were indeed a little panicked, mainly because the gap between the two countries' comprehensive national strength was too big. They were all senior leaders of Fuso, but unlike the ordinary people below, those who did not know the strength of the Ming Dynasty, they knew it clearly.
Not to mention the prosperous Jiangnan region of the Ming Dynasty, even if it is not very prosperous, it is basically the same as Fusang when it comes to the population of any province. How can we fight against such a country? Only some of the strength is needed, and we must exert the strength of the country.
For example, in the Highland War that occurred a hundred years ago, the entire Fusang mobilized all its combat power, but what was the final result? The Ming Dynasty only sent a small number of troops to defeat Fusang's army. Think about everything in the past, how can we face it calmly?
But the words of the Left Minister were also very reasonable, and the ministers below all agreed, so Tokugawa Iemitsu's confidence also came back.
"What you said is right, but we cannot let the Ming army enter Fusang, and order all personnel to actively prepare for war, arrest Ming merchants at various ports, contact Westerners, and buy some muskets from them."
Tokugawa Ie-Kiang issued an order, saying that this guy would do something that no one could do, that is, to defeat the Ming army and let all the Fusang people see that he was stronger than the previous leaders.
"The General is right. In the early years, some homeless people in our country often cleaned the coast of the Ming Dynasty and were able to gain a lot of gains. Some of their troops were not our opponents. Only the Qi family army is more powerful, and now the Qi family army has already collapsed."
The ancestor of the left minister was one of the Japanese pirates, which was something this guy often wanted to show off. Moreover, their family supported the war against the Ming Dynasty. They originally wanted to occupy the high ground first, and then use high interest as a springboard to attack the Ming Dynasty. However, they did not have the strength at that time and were beaten back by the Ming Dynasty.
"You're right. Those years were indeed the most prosperous years in Fuso."
Tokugawa Iemitsu has also heard many old people tell this story. In those years, ships have been returning from the coast of the Ming Dynasty. You should know that they did not come back empty ships. They were all kinds of materials robbed in the Ming Dynasty. For an island country like Fusang, there were too many of them, so many that they could not use them.
"If our country can defeat the Ming Navy near the sea, we can take advantage of the victory to attack Goryeo. If the plan is done properly, it is very likely that the glory of that year will be realized."
The left minister was about to see the golden light in his eyes.
Ichiro Sakamoto was so anxious that he scratched his head. He had been to the mainland of Ming Dynasty in person, so he naturally knew what was going on with the current Ming army. How could we do this with our broken iron to defeat the Ming navy? However, he didn't dare to open his mouth without permission, mainly because others were slight and so many ministers were agreeing with this matter. If he had just said it, he might have been beheaded by these people.
"General, should we consider this matter?"
After hearing this, Ichiro Sakamoto was so moved that he almost shed tears. This person was another giant in Fusang and the right minister of the General Fusang Mansion, Taro Nohara, who was also the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who was the one who
After the last time Ichiro Inoue sent back the letter, he thought that he should not provoke the Ming Dynasty. Both sides were not on the same level at all. No matter whether it was the previous battle of Japanese pirates or the later battle of Goryeo, Fusang lost very badly in the end. If he really angered the elephant, he would probably be stepped to death.
Tokugawa Iemitsu and others were in high spirits at this moment, and suddenly they were interrupted. How could they feel comfortable? If Taro Nohara was not an old man from the General's Mansion, I am afraid Tokugawa Iemitsu would have to scold this guy.
"What do you mean? Do we want to make peace with Daming? You also know what conditions they have. According to their conditions, we must tighten our belts and live. Not to mention maintaining our current life, it is probably good to have enough food. Have you forgotten the life of the royal family of Goryeo?"
As an important minister of the court, Tokugawa Iemitsu usually has to give them some face when speaking, but in this matter, Tokugawa Iemitsu was dreaming of Taro Nohara, poured a basin of cold water on it, and Tokugawa Iemitsu also had his own emotions when speaking.
Taro Nohara smiled bitterly and shook his head. You know the situation of the royal family in the Goryeo Kingdom, but why don’t you understand how they got to this point? It’s because they kept resisting that the gap between the two sides was too big. If they could make peace with Daming in advance, perhaps this would not be the result. Daming has always ruled the world with Confucian filial piety...
"The subordinates dare not forget it, but the famine in our country has not yet emerged, and there are still a few puppies from the Oda family who are in trouble everywhere. If they are attacked from both sides..."
Taro Nohara did not continue to say it because he saw Tokugawa Iemitsu's eyes and was about to kill.
After Taro Nohara said the words, some of the people present were not so optimistic. They were not fools. The situation in Fusang was very clear.
"This general has made up his mind to not allow anyone to say anything more about this matter. He will immediately arrest all the Ming merchants in Fusang, confiscate all their goods and serve as military expenses."
Tokugawa Iemitsu stared at his big eyes and said that no one on the left and right ministers next to him dared to say anything, especially Taro Nohara was really suffering. He was obviously for the sake of the whole Fusang, but now he was targeted by the general. The people below were also seen by them. Even if they wanted to speak, they couldn't say it, unless they didn't want to live anymore.
This meeting didn't take long, but it determined the future direction of Fusang, which was to confront the Ming Dynasty to the end.
"Check out the things quickly and send the second and third masters away. We must never let them stay in Kyoto."
After Taro Nohara returned home, he did not write any war outline. He was not in the mood now. He had to send his two sons away, which was also considered to retain descendants for the Nohara family.
But other nobles in Kyoto are different. After these people returned, they gathered their samurai to fight with the general. If they really defeated the Ming Dynasty navy, it would be a thing that will be famous for all eternity and no one can stand this temptation.
Chapter completed!