My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 353
Hearing that there was finally news from Zhu Zhanhe, and it was a good news, Zhu Di stood up all of a sudden, and said excitedly, "Where is the good news? Where is it? Show it to me!"

The servant hurriedly presented the news with both hands, and Zhu Di snatched it over. After opening it, he looked at it carefully, and Zhu Gaochi, who was beside him, also came over curiously to watch it together.

This good report was written by Zhu Zhanhe himself. It was reported that Zhang Fu commanded the navy, defeated the Japanese navy, and captured Hirado Island in one fell swoop. A decisive battle with the main force on the land of the Wa Kingdom.

After reading the good news, Zhu Di also slapped his thigh happily. The Navy won a big victory. This also means that Daming has the initiative. In the future, whether to fight or leave is all in the mind of Zhu Zhanhe and the others. After all, the country of Wa is no longer Marines can stop them now.

"Father, since Zhanhe and the others can defeat the Japanese navy, there should be no suspense in the land decisive battle commanded by the British Lord. Now the Eastern Expedition is finally settled!"

Zhu Gaochi also congratulated Zhu Di at this time.

If the Eastern Expedition returns with a big victory, it means that the problem of Japanese pirates has been completely solved. This will definitely be a great joy for the people along the coast of Daming.

"You can't be too complacent. After all, anything can happen on the battlefield, but with Zhang Fu's ability, it is indeed very sure to capture Kyushu."

Zhu Di waved his hand at first, but at the end, he couldn't help showing a little smile, he was still very relieved about Zhang Fu.

"Royal father, Zhanhe and the others won such a big victory, and they are just around the corner to capture Kyushu. Do you want to send someone to reward the three armies?"

Zhu Gaochi suggested at this time.

"Sure, I'll tell someone to do it!"

Zhu Di immediately made a decision, and turned around to leave after speaking.

But just after walking a few steps, Zhu Di suddenly stopped again. He turned his head and hesitated for a moment, and finally said to Zhu Gaochi: "Clean up today, and leave the clan mansion tomorrow. There are still many things in the court that you need to go to." deal with!"

Hearing his father's words, Zhu Gaochi was stunned on the spot as if struck by lightning.

It wasn't until Zhu Di turned around to leave that Zhu Gaochi realized it. Tears welled up in his eyes, and he solemnly bowed to Zhu Di's back: "I obey the order, thank you for your kindness!"

Early the next morning, Zhu Gaochi left the clan mansion and returned to the imperial city again. At the same time, the news of the victory of the Eastern Expeditionary Army spread throughout the court.

For the news of Zhu Gaochi's release, almost all the ministers in the court were rejoicing. After all, the prince of a country cannot be imprisoned forever. When Zhu Gaochi was imprisoned, countless ministers wrote to plead for mercy, but they were all beaten back by Zhu Di. .

In contrast, the matter of the Eastern Expedition caused controversy in the court.

When Zhu Zhanhe persuaded Zhu Di to decide to go east, many ministers in the court disagreed.

Fortunately, the cabinet had already been established at this time. This cabinet was covered with the skin, which was actually equivalent to the Qing Dynasty's military aircraft department. The cabinet had great power over such military affairs, and could even isolate other ministers, leaving only the cabinet and the emperor to decide.

Therefore, in the end, under Zhu Di's insistence, the matter of conquering the country of Wa was finally passed.

But even so, the Eastern Expedition was still criticized by many ministers behind their backs, especially many people under the banner of Zhu Yuanzhang, saying that he had listed Japan as a country not to be conquered at the beginning, and now that the Ming Dynasty went on an expedition without authorization, it violated Emperor Taizu ancestral training.

Even if the news of the Eastern Expedition’s victory came back, many stubborn ministers still disliked it, so they wrote letters asking Zhu Di to withdraw the Eastern Expeditionary Army. After all, Japan is a vassal state of Ming Dynasty. Attacking a vassal state for no reason is against the benevolence and righteousness of Ming Dynasty the wind.

Zhu Di's reaction to these stubborn ministers was also very direct. He called all these people to the Hall of Martial Heroes, and then scolded them head and face.

In fact, this is not surprising. If the army was defeated outside, it would be fine if the emperor asked to withdraw the army. But now that the Eastern Expeditionary Army has won the battle, and the road is invincible, and they are about to win Kyushu. As the emperor, if he makes an order at this time Withdrawing the army, what is the difference between this and Zhao Gou who won twelve gold medals in a row and made Yue Fei withdraw?
A few days later, another victory report was sent to the capital, and Zhu Zhanhe reported again. Zhang Fu commanded the army to defeat the main force of the Japanese army in Kyushu and captured a large area of ​​territory.

After this battle, Kyushu no longer had the power to confront them head-on, and it was only a matter of time before they captured the entire Kyushu. Therefore, while reporting the victory, Zhu Zhanhe also asked Zhu Di to send some officials to formally take over Kyushu Island.

After receiving the good news, Zhu Di also excitedly posted the good news to let everyone know the achievements of the Eastern Expedition Army.

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Di issued an order to let Cheng Guogong Zhu Yong lead the team, plus some officials transferred to Kyushu, and send them to Kyushu to reward the three armies. This also represented Zhu Di's attitude towards the Eastern Expedition. Until this time, no one in the court Dare to express any objection to the Eastern Expedition.

At the same time that Zhu Yong and the others left Beijing, Zhu Zhanhe, who was far away on Hirado Island, also left Hirado City and landed on the land of Kyushu Island for the first time.

For Zhu Zhanhe's safety, Zhang Fu asked him to stay on Hirado Island. After all, this place is far away from the battlefield and belongs to the rear of the Ming army. It must be much safer than on the battlefield.

But now Zhang Fu and the others are attacking the city and plundering land in Kyushu, sweeping all the big names all the way, and the Juchi clan's refuge has made many nobles switch to Daming one after another.

Under such circumstances, all parts of Kyushu have gradually settled down. The only problem is that there is a lack of officials to govern these downed territories, so now they can only be managed temporarily by the Japanese nobles who have taken refuge in them.

But this is only temporary, and definitely not a long-term solution. Otherwise, in the future, if these nobles of the Japanese country take control of the local power, they may in turn drive the Ming people out of Kyushu.

Now in the entire Kyushu, only the Bungzen Kingdom occupied by the Ouchi Clan and a small part of the territory of the Bungo Kingdom occupied by the Otomo Clan remained, which had not yet been captured by the Ming Dynasty.

For the Ouchi clan, Zhang Fu actually did not attack on purpose, because since Ouchi Yoshihiro rebelled against the shogunate, but failed and died in battle, the Ouchi clan has been suppressed by the shogunate, and even lost two feudal states.

Therefore, both Zhu Zhanhe and Zhang Fu believed that the Ouchi family was an object they could fight for. If they were willing to join Daming, then there would be a buffer zone between Daming and the Ashikaga shogunate in the future.

Moreover, since the Ming Dynasty attacked Kyushu, the Ouchi family has not sent troops to participate in the action against the Ming army.

So some time ago, Zhu Zhanhe had sent someone to the Danei Clan to contact them, but there was no response yet.

(End of this chapter)