My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 542
"How did you come?"

After Li Qi left, Zhu Zhanhe asked Liu Ke.

"Your Majesty, we have already completed the matters that His Majesty told you last time, so I am here to report to you."

Liu Ke lowered his voice and replied that it was not a glorious thing after all, and he believed that Zhu Zhanhe definitely didn't want outsiders to hear.

"Your Jin Yiwei's efficiency in doing things is quite high!"

Zhu Zhanhe praised him, and then said again.

"Just tell me the result, no need to tell me the process!"

"Yes, we have released the first batch of prairie people back. There are about 1000 of them, all young men and women. There will be a second batch and a third batch..."

Liu Ke replied in a cold voice.

The previous task assigned by Zhu Di and Zhu Zhanhe was naturally to spread the disease. After Jin Yiwei took over, he quickly thought of a better way, which was to use the previously captured prairie people and release them to the prairie after they were infected.

After these people return to the grassland, they will become pathogens one after another, causing the disease to spread in the grassland in a secret way. I believe it will not take long to see the effect.

"It was done well. In the future, you should control it yourself and don't let too many people back in at once, thereby arousing suspicion in the grassland."

Zhu Zhanhe nodded with satisfaction and said, it is perfect for Jin Yiwei to do such dirty work.

"My subordinate understands!"

Liu Ke also said happily after hearing Zhu Zhanhe's praise.

But at this time, Liu Ke hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "Your Majesty, there is one more thing I want to report to you!"

"what's up?"

Zhu Zhanhe was a little surprised, because Liu Ke seemed a little embarrassed, which was a bit strange.

"It's like this. I just received news from Japan today. It is estimated that Japan will have another big war to fight."

Liu Ke finally said it.

In Japan, Zhu Zhanji is in charge. It was the fight between Zhu Zhanhe and Zhu Zhanji that led to a purge within Jinyiwei, so Liu Ke was unwilling to mention Zhu Zhanji in front of Zhu Zhanhe unless necessary.

"fight?"

Zhu Zhanhe frowned, then recalled the previous situation in Japan, and then asked speculatively: "Is it related to the Iwami Silver Mine?"

Because of the mining of Iwami silver mine, the Ashikaga shogunate and some surrounding daimyo were very jealous, so Zhu Zhanhe suspected at that time that a war would probably break out because of this. Now that it has been delayed for so long, it is estimated that this war should be over. The fight started.

"The prince is wise precisely because Shi Jian Yin Mine!"

As Liu Ke spoke, he explained in detail the current changes in the situation in Japan.As early as when the Iwami Silver Mine was first mined, the news had already reached the ears of the Ashikaga Shogunate and surrounding daimyo, and they were also very jealous.

However, fearing the strength of the Ming army, the Ashikaga shogunate and the daimyo did not dare to take action easily. They could only communicate secretly and even engage in intrigues, inciting others to take the lead so that they could take advantage from behind.

And just some time ago, a reckless guy finally appeared. This guy's name is Yoshikawa Anshi. He is the head of the Yoshikawa family. Their territory is next to Iwami Country. Even part of Iwami Country previously belonged to Their territory was later forcibly divided to the Ming Dynasty.

This also made Yoshikawa Anshi very angry, and when the news came out that Ishimi Country was rich in silver, he was even more unwilling to accept it. He quietly accumulated strength and planned to take back his wealth by force.

So just over a month ago, Yoshikawa Anshi suddenly launched an attack on Iwami. However, he was not stupid. This attack was more of a test. If the Ming army's counterattack was not strong, his big move would be next. Invasion.

However, Yoshikawa Anshi obviously overestimated his own strength. His tentative attack was almost instantly defeated by the Ming army stationed in Ishigami. The Ming army even attacked the Yoshikawa clan in retaliation. Territory, looted and then retreated.

This battle also made Yoshikawa Anshi personally realize the strength gap between himself and Daming, and he suddenly became more honest.

However, this battle did not frighten everyone. For example, Ashikaga Yoshimichi had long expected this outcome, and he had recently contacted enough people to prepare to launch a surprise attack on Ishigami.

So during this period, things were changing around Shijian Kingdom. Armies from all sides were moving around Shijian Kingdom. No one knew when this battle would start?

"Sure enough, money is so attractive. Those people like Ashikaga Yoshimochi know they are not our opponents, but they still want to give it a try. And we cannot lose this battle, otherwise all our previous efforts in Iwami Country will be in vain. Dongliu!”

Zhu Zhanhe couldn't help but said with emotion after hearing this.

"What the Crown Prince said is absolutely true. People like Ashikaga Yoshimachi had no chance of winning, but now I'm a little worried."

Unexpectedly, Liu Ke suddenly frowned and said at the end.

"What are you afraid of?"

Zhu Zhanhe's heart moved. If he had been guarding Japan or Zhu Yong was leading the troops in Japan, he would have had absolute confidence in guarding Shi Jianguo. But now he and Zhu Yong are back, replaced by Zhu Zhanji and Liu Sheng was guarding Japan, which made Zhu Zhanhe feel unsure.

Sure enough, Liu Ke hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty, judging from the intelligence collected recently, I am worried that if a war breaks out in Shijian Kingdom, an accident may happen in Japan!"

"Why do you have such a judgment?"

Zhu Zhanhe also frowned and asked, and an unpleasant feeling surged in his heart again.

"Your Majesty, you also know that Taisun made a mistake before in Shijian Kingdom, which led to the rebellion of the prairie prisoners sent there. Although the rebellion was later suppressed, Taisun's prestige in Japan was also hit. In order to make up for the previous mistakes, Taisun Sun also made a lot of efforts, but he seemed too impatient, which made the situation in Japan even more unstable."

Liu Ke paused for a moment before continuing.

"Compared with Taisun's problem, Anyuanhou's problem is bigger. After he went to Japan, he only settled down for a few days, and then he began to promote his confidants in the army and attack dissidents, which led to resentment against him in the army. It was very big, but Anyuan Hou had a stubborn temper and refused to listen to others. Several generals were arrested for offending him. If Taisun hadn't made peace with him, there might have been a big mess. !”

"Liu Sheng is too courageous, how could he act like this?"

When Zhu Zhanhe heard this, he slammed the table angrily. Most of the Japanese garrison were brought there by him, and some of them even went to the battlefield with him. Now that Liu Sheng is attacking dissidents like this and even arresting people, this will only If the army is alienated from him, how can we fight in the future?

(End of this chapter)