The Great Industrial Ming Dynasty Started from Beiping

With the arrival of the third batch of main legions, the Ming army's number of troops on the main island of Japan was close to 280,000. With abundant human resources, it began to sweep away local resistance forces.

The troops of the Ming army were based on sentries. Part of the land in the original Gonu Kingdom was initially taken away by the shogunate and finally recovered by the Ming army. It also became the target of investigation. All forces that had contacts with the shogunate were to be eliminated.

In addition to the cleaning operations at the rear, the front did not relax. They always maintained pressure on the shogunate and did not let the other side relax.

In fact, Zhu Di did not interfere too much in this battle. Zhu Neng was in charge of the front line, Zhang Fu was in charge of the center, and then there were a group of outstanding generals such as Zhao An, as well as a steady stream of supplies from the court and the response of officials.

Compared with his father Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Di has a good advantage and has a good relationship with his subordinates.

Zhu Neng did not worry about arousing the monarch's suspicion because of his recent achievements.

"According to the news I received, Ashikaga Yoshitsugu of the shogunate has led his army south to join his brother. He has approximately 80,000 to 90,000 troops. Although he is a new soldier, he will use his full strength to fight a lion against a rabbit."

Inside the military tent.

Dozens of generals held a meeting around the map, and there were documents on the side to record the news of the meeting, including the generals' remarks and the thoughts of the meeting.

"It just so happens that the armies below are almost assembled, and there is no problem with material supplies. The headquarters believes that it is possible to launch a new round of attacks with the goal of completely wiping out the shogunate."

Zhao An cupped his hands and put forward his own idea.

Most of the generals supported Zhao An because the current situation was favorable to them. Zhu Neng did not veto the plan because of Zhao An. He agreed to the decision to attack with the army taking the overall situation into consideration.

The shogunate's envoys were sent one after another. The Ming Emperor had only one request: the shogunate surrendered to him, and everything else was negotiable.

With no room left, the shogunate had no choice but to resist.

The Ming army's attack route was divided into three routes and one sea.

All the way starting from Tanabe Castle is counted as the North Route Army; all the way starting from Yagami Castle is counted as the Central Army; all the way starting from Osaka Castle is counted as the South Route Army; and all the way the Navy starts along the coastline to echo with the South Route Army.

There is not much on the main island of Japan, but there are many cities.

Because of the spread of local forces, many earthen castles, earthen forts and other defensive fortifications were built. Historically, it was not until the Edo shogunate period that the greatly injured daimyo were unable to disobey the shogunate and implemented the one-country-one-city order stipulated by the shogunate. Dismantle the fortifications everywhere.

Nowadays, the main island of Japan has been in war for many years, pirates are frequent, and there are countless forts in various places. Fortunately, the Ming army has no shortage of gunpowder. In the face of the artillery of the Ming army, these small forts cannot withstand several rounds of shelling.

After every delay, the speed of this attack was much slower than the previous time. There was no good thing like several cities in one day. However, the Ming army also completely wiped out those who resolutely resisted.

"Bahhhhh."

A group of riders arrived at Deadwood City.

Kuchiki Castle is not a city built by Kuchiki, but the city owner is the Kuchiki clan. This surname existed in the ancient Japanese period, but disappeared in later generations, so the city is called Kuchiki Castle.

If the name is strictly based on Chinese divisions, it should not be called Rudewood City, but Rudewood Castle.

The cities in mainland China have long lost their military role. To be precise, they have lost their military defense capabilities in order to increase their living accommodation capacity. On the contrary, in border areas or military areas, you can see military cities or military cities that focus on military defense. Military fort.

Kuchiki Castle, as the Japanese people call it, is actually a fortress built on a hillside. At the foot of the hillside are villages where people live. There is only one road leading up to Kuchiki Castle.

The guards could shoot enemies on the road from a high position on the city wall, taking advantage of the geographical advantage.

As for whether the people in the villages at the foot of the mountain will be bullied by the enemy, it depends on what kind of mentality the enemy adopts. If they come with the purpose of annexing the land, they will restrain the warriors in their hands. If it is for revenge, Come, then this will not restrain the warriors in hand.

It was obvious that the local area was well prepared.

The smoke of the Ming army has reached them. The local people are running away and hiding. Only a few lonely old people are left in the village.

Zhu Zhanyong rode on the horse, took out the water bottle and drank a drink of water, then put it back in the bag of the saddle, and looked at the surrounding scenery. It was a land of beautiful water and green mountains.

"Go and tell the city lord here to open the door to welcome the emperor."

Zheng Luo led his troops to find a few women and children, and asked the interpreter to communicate with those old women. The pronunciation was different in ten miles, and the same was certainly true for the Japanese country. However, the interpreter was specialized in this business and knew how to deal with these people. He spoke slowly while gesticulating. The old women understood.

After several old women tremblingly walked up the mountain, looking at their figures, Zhu Zhanyong asked curiously: "Do you think the city lord here will open the door to welcome me to court?"

Zheng Luo lacked confidence and was hesitant. Wu Zhongming replied directly: "Probably won't pay attention to us."

"Why?"

"The movement of the people here shows that the city is ready to hold on." Wu Zhongming speculated.

"Yes."

Zhu Zhanyong suddenly realized.

Zheng Luo was also very upset. Why didn't he think of this section and his reaction was a beat too slow?

So everyone waited patiently for the result, but naturally no one paid attention to it.

Seeing this, Zhu Zhanyong was not angry. They were originally scouts to find out which ones were determined to resist the Ming Dynasty and which ones were ready to surrender to the Ming Dynasty. No one dared to send himself to participate, but the emperor agreed to it, and the army also Can only support.

It was a bit of a waste to spend hundreds of elite cavalry to explore the road. This could already start a small-scale war.

"Go back."

Zhu Zhanyong said indifferently.

The next time they came, the infantry came with cannons. They, the cavalry, scouted the road ahead for the infantry. Each city was marked with two colors, one of which required the base camp to send cannons, and the other required surrender.

Wu Zhongming and others, who were used to Zhu Zhanyong's style, didn't take it seriously. The several hundred elite cavalry did nothing and then just left.

The guards at Kuchiki City in the rear looked at the smoke and dust left behind in disbelief.

One good thing about Zhu Zhanyong is that he listens to advice and doesn't do anything. He won't do anything if he's not told to do it. This is one of the reasons why his uncle dared to let him run around on the front line.

A few days passed.

Two to three thousand more Ming troops came and set up cannons at the foot of the hillside. Soon after, the bombardment began. The defenders had no way to fight back and could only passively suffer the beating and defeat themselves without attacking.
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"Cough cough cough cough cough."

Kyoto.

royal palace.

A coughing sound was heard, and Zhu Di showed a helpless look in his eyes. He coughed one after another. This usually inconspicuous guy could make people miserable when he continued continuously.

The scenery in the palace was rearranged, and the Ming Dynasty Engineering Bureau spent half a month repairing it, trying to make the emperor's stay more comfortable.

Zhu Di read some local books and posters, but soon lost interest.

"You stopped everything and didn't let others take a bite. Aren't you afraid of their dissatisfaction?" Zhu Di asked curiously.

Han Qi looked shocked when he heard His Majesty the Emperor's inquiry. "I don't dare."

Han Qi quickly explained: "Compared with private commercial banks, the Daming Industrial Bureau is very weak, and the competition with them is naturally unequal, which is very unfair. Over the years, the Daming Industrial Bureau has given away a lot of benefits, but, Daming Industrial Bureau The Industrial Bureau also has to take into account its own interests, and in order to maintain a balance, it behaves tougher on the Japanese."

After hearing Han Qi's reply, Zhu Di was noncommittal.

My son has been promoting industrial society all his life. How can he still not understand it after watching it for decades?

But no matter how the interests change, the interest relationship still exists. It is not just the left hand changing to the right hand, and the right hand changing to the left hand. It just becomes more developed productivity.

Just like the scale of the Ming Dynasty's war in Japan, if it were not for the development of productivity, the previous monarchs in Shengming would not have been able to achieve this scale.

"You used to eat meat and they drank soup. Now you don't even give them soup. Are you forcing them to resist you?" Zhu Di said with a smile.

He didn't believe that the boss in Beijing didn't know. Since the boss knew but didn't take action, then he wouldn't take action either. Everything should be done according to the boss's wishes.

How long can I live when I am old?

Everything I am doing now is not only for our old Zhu family, but also to save more blessings and heritage for the world.

The richest land in the world is in the hands of the Ming Dynasty. All countries in the world are vassal states of the Ming Dynasty, and a vassal system has been established. Even if the descendants become prodigal, they will still have a place to live.

Han Qi didn't know the emperor's thoughts and was so frightened that he broke into a cold sweat.

As the "young" big shopkeeper of the Ming Dynasty Industrial Bureau, Han Qi is even considered the third big shopkeeper of the Ming Dynasty Industrial Bureau. The only one who can compete is Gao Changfang. Gao Changfang's qualifications and prestige are higher than Han Qi's, but Gao Changfang is too old. Well, he himself would probably be too embarrassed to argue.

This time, the layout of the Ming Dynasty Industrial Bureau in Japan was personally supervised by Han Qi, which is also a proof.

Han Qi also has his own difficulties.

Over the years, the Ming Dynasty Industrial Bureau clearly occupies the absolute right to speak, but it has continued to shrink its business in many aspects, even affecting its core business industries, which has caused huge internal dissatisfaction.

The accusations against Gao Zhen, the great shopkeeper, have become more and more obvious. Many people believe that no more concessions should be made. The Daming Industrial Bureau must show its own courage to deal with various trading groups.

What is courage.

Many people in the Ming Dynasty Industrial Bureau believed that they represented the imperial court, which meant that they represented the Ming Dynasty.

That's why Han Qi wants to monopolize the interests of the Japanese country this time and no longer let it go to private companies. In addition to internal voices, there are also problems with the long-term benefit planning of the Ming Dynasty Industrial Bureau.

If it really monopolizes the interests of Japan, plus Goryeo, which is catching up with private merchants, and the development of Nanyang, etc., the size of the Ming Dynasty Industrial Bureau can rest on its laurels for thirty years even if it does nothing.

Han Qi would do this both in public and in private, but he couldn't explain these principles.

Seeing Han Qi's embarrassed look, Zhu Di waved his hand.

"Don't talk about it anymore. I just want to remind you that sometimes, it's not good to be too comfortable. If you are too comfortable, you will become useless. If you become useless, everything will be in vain."

Zhu Di gave Han Qi a few words of advice and then let him go.

After Zhu Di waited for Han Qi to leave, he lay back on the couch and couldn't help but cough again.

The cough lasted for a long time this time. Zhu Gaoxu patted his father's back. The imperial doctors brought the cooked medicine. Looking at the smelly medicine bowl, Zhu Di held his breath and drank it in one breath.

Not daring to breathe out, he slowly lay back down, not daring to move. After that, Zhu Di felt relieved.

Thinking of this, Zhu Di was a little distracted.

It doesn't matter if he is the emperor, but a small cough in the past can make him so scared as if he is facing a powerful enemy. It is really ridiculous.

"Second brother."

"Father."

Zhu Gaoxu bent over.

Zhu Gaoxu, who is in his forties, is like a small mountain. Different from the thin image that most people have in mind, Zhu Gaoxu is actually very tall. Although he is brave but cunning, it is difficult to deal with him.

"Do you think that person from before understood what we meant?"

Zhu Gaoxu pondered for a moment. Although he didn't understand why his father cared about this, he still said truthfully: "Since this person can have the voice of the third generation boss of the Ming Dynasty Industry Bureau, it shows that he must not be a mediocre person, and he can naturally understand what his father means. .”

"Yes."

Zhu Di felt that his chest was full of turbid air. He wanted to take a long breath, but he was afraid of causing a cough. He had no choice but to suppress it and endured the pain all over his body and said, "Your elder brother often says that just because you can see a problem, it doesn't mean you can solve it."

Seeing his father's discomfort, Zhu Gaoxu was very sad. He wanted to comfort his father and talk about anything later, but his father had always been firm in his decision-making, and Zhu Gaoxu knew that he could not persuade him, so he wasted time.

"The Daming Industrial Bureau has too many problems."

"I see, your eldest brother didn't forget to promote private commercial banks when he launched the Ming Dynasty Industrial Bureau. He was basically prepared, and he may have seen the problem today."

"Humans are not machines, so how can they be foolproof."

"Allocation of social resources is easy to say but even harder to do. It is beyond human ability to do it just right. And given the size of the Ming Dynasty Industrial Bureau, any negligence on one side will be too costly. "

"Er Chen believes that elder brother will definitely have his arrangements."

Zhu Gaoxu said seriously.

"It's him, who knows."

Zhu Di nodded first, then shook his head.

As I get older, it’s time to prepare some things.

The summer of the 20th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty.

The Ming army completely defeated the shogunate army in Kiso Fukushima Castle and captured the shogun alive. However, the emperor's family was unfortunately killed in the fire. Because the fire was too strong, no one could step forward to save them.

at this time.

The Ezo people also appeared in the northern part of Japan and began to have contact with the Ming army. Both sides maintained restraint and did not conflict. Most of the Ezo people chose to retreat without risking offending the Ming Dynasty.

In more than a year, the shogunate's defeat heralded the complete victory of the Ming army.

The good news spread back to the mainland, triggering great joy in the Ming Dynasty.

And the aftermath is always the most troublesome.

Cleaning up the rebel forces in various places became the main body. The armies dispersed into the countryside one after another and began a protracted war. It was also a battlefield without smoke, and Ming Dynasty was fully prepared. (End of chapter)