Steel Dynasty - Chapter 1015

[Chapter 1008 Changes in the Japanese Kingdom]

“How is Yamada Nobunaga doing?”

The changes in the Japanese Country are reasonable and unexpected for Xiao Ming.

In contemporary times, the Meiji Restoration occurred immediately after Japan was knocked open by Western naval guns. The difference now is that he used ships and cannons to knock on the door of Japan.

Moreover, since ancient times, when the Central Plains Dynasty was strong, the Japanese country always learned from the Central Plains Dynasty. Now it is not surprising that they came up with this idea after being beaten to the ground by them.

“Yamada Nobunaga is now exhausted. Several armies were defeated by the rebels, including a team of 8,000 people equipped with flintlock rifles. According to the official, Yamada Nobunaga seems not to be able to hold on for long. His defeat makes The daimyo, samurai, merchants and people all turned their backs on him, this is the current situation of the Japanese country,” Wang Xuan said seriously.

“This is really a trouble.”

Xiao Ming was a little worried. For him, this kind of change in the Japanese country was something he didn’t want to see. He knew exactly what the Japanese country had done after its reform.

Wang Xuan sighed: “This matter is indeed very difficult. If Yamada Nobunaga is defeated, all the documents we signed with the Japanese country will be invalid, which will damage our interests in the Japanese country. However, Yamada Nobunaga is already unable to help. When Adou got up, continuing to support him was equivalent to giving equipment to the rebels. “

How much do you know about the rebels?” Xiao Ming continued to ask.

At this time, Wang Xuan took out a document and put it on the table and said: “This is the information collected by the secret guards so far. These rebels are very mixed. There are thirty-seven large and small. Among them, there are three people with the most influence. They They are Yoshida Takayō, Takasugi Takashi, and Saigo Matsuki.”

Xiao Ming flipped through the documents, which contained information on all the rebels. He focused on the three of them and said, “These three people seem to be nobles of Japan.”

“Yes. “Your Majesty, it is said that they have visited other daimyo’s mansions many times, trying to win their support for this rebellion.”

Xiao Ming put down the document and frowned. These three people were just small figures to him. He has never heard of it, but history is sometimes disturbed by small people.

These rebels are not scary to him, what is scary is the ideology they propagandize. Even if he asks Ye Qingyun to help Yamada Nobunaga defeat the rebels, it won’t be long before their successors will come back, and this will involve him In the endless Japanese civil war.

This is just like the Western powers once helped the Qing Dynasty to destroy the Tianping Heavenly Kingdom, but the Qing Dynasty was still replaced.

But at least the initiative is still in his hands. He has the final say on what and how much Japan can learn, so he said: “It doesn’t really matter whether Yamada Nobunaga can rule Japan. I only need to ensure the interests of the empire in Japan.” , you send contacts with the rebels in advance. If they accept the conditions of the “Sentence of Surrender”, we will not intervene in the civil war between them. If they do not accept, we will help Yamada Nobunaga train the army to eliminate them!”

Wang Xuandian !

Xiao Ming nodded, and Xiao Ming’s thoughts coincided with his. The first thing they had to ensure now was their interests in the Japanese country. It didn’t matter who ruled. Moreover, Yamada Nobunaga’s decline was obvious now, so they had to prepare early.

At the same time, Yamada Nobunaga is nearly sixty years old and may not have much time left to live. After his death, his power may soon fall apart.

“In addition to making preparations in advance, you also need to conduct an in-depth investigation. I always feel that there is something fishy about this matter. No matter how bad Yamada Nobunaga is, he should not be defeated by the rebels like this. I am worried that this is a trap set by Yamada Nobunaga. No matter what Whoever we support will win in the end,” Xiao Ming said thoughtfully.

Wang Xuan rolled his eyes and said; “The emperor means that the rebellion is a bitter trick played by Yamada Nobunaga and the Japanese country. The purpose is to get benefits from us.”

“It is possible, so let them continue to fight for a while. .” Xiao Ming said lightly.

“Yes, Your Majesty, I will start an in-depth investigation when I get back.” Wang Xuan responded and turned around to leave.

After watching Wang Xuan leave, Xiao Ming picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, then closed his eyes and thought.

This Nanyang strategy has just begun, and the Japanese country has now given him such a move, but he is not too worried, because no matter how the Japanese country changes its dynasty, he has the ability to destroy its ruler.

His garrison in the Japanese country was not just to protect his own businessmen. Once the development of the Japanese country showed signs of getting out of control, he would order it to take action.

…

In Nagasaki, Yamada Nobunaga was practicing chopping in the courtyard. At this time, a samurai came to the courtyard and saluted. He said: “Daimyo, Yoshida-kun has arrived.”

After hearing this, Yamada Nobunaga stopped and said : “Let him in quickly.”

The samurai left. After a while, a man in black, hidden in a cloak, came to the courtyard. When he saw Yamada Nobunaga, the man in black saluted and said, “Yamada Daimyo.”

Yamada Nobunaga Nodding, he said: “The reason for letting you take the risk this time is for the next battle. We have been planning this for so long and we must not fail. The Emperor of Dayu is an extremely shrewd person. He is likely to Suspecting that we are staging a ploy, my informant received news that Wang Xuan, the secret guard commander of Dayu Kingdom, returned to Dayu Country three days ago. He is likely to report the information here to the Emperor of Dayu Kingdom. The secret guards below will definitely Intensify the investigation against us. In order to prevent things from being exposed, we must take dangerous measures. I am ready to sacrifice my life for the country. After returning this

time

, you will act according to the plan and complete our plan.”

Lifting the cloth covering his face, a young face was revealed. This person was none other than Yoshida Takahiro, one of the three heroes of the rebels. He suddenly knelt down in front of Yamada Nobunaga and said: “Yamada Daimyo, is there really no second clause?” Is there any way to go?”

Yamada Nobunaga nodded, “When I signed the “Surrender Letter”, I knew that Dayu wanted us to be slaves forever, so I signed it in order to confuse Dayu. Today’s plan, Yoshida, you are the person I value most, don’t be benevolent as a woman. If this move is successful, we will not only be able to unify the divided Japanese country, but also gain industrial capabilities from the Dayu Kingdom, even if we cannot unite with Dayu. We will fight against each other, but at least we can have our own colonies in the world like Britain, instead of existing forever as a colony of Great Chongqing.”

Yoshida nodded fiercely when he heard this, and he said: “Daimyo, we will not let you down. ”

Yamada Nobunaga nodded. He was able to reach his current position by being patient and choosing to kill the enemy at the most appropriate time. What he is now instructing is still his survival philosophy.

After saying some words to Yoshida, Yoshida left under the protection of the samurai, and a fierce look flashed in Yamada Nobunaga’s eyes.

(End of chapter)