Great Ming Dynasty Wen Chao Gong

Chapter 107 Princess Yongning’s new ideas

"Oh, how do you say this?" the emperor asked.

"Your Majesty, Toyotomi Hideyoshi was originally Oda Nobunaga's general. After Oda Nobunaga was killed by Akechi Mitsuhide in the Honnoji Incident, the Oda army was leaderless, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi had the opportunity to take advantage of the situation. Starting. When Oda Nobunaga died at Honnoji Temple, he had already unified half of the land of Japan. At that time, he had already dispatched various armies to eliminate the remaining powerful vassals that had not yet surrendered. Toyotomi Hideyoshi was sent to conquer the Maori family. . As a result, as soon as Oda Nobunaga and his legitimate heir Oda Nobutada died, Toyotomi Hideyoshi reached an agreement with the Mori family, hurriedly reunited, and went back to attack Akechi Mitsuhide who launched the rebellion. So now in Toyotomi Hideyoshi's army, The western feudal town headed by the Maori family has a lot of power."

"Later, Toyotomi Hideyoshi defeated Oda Nobunaga's number one general Shibata Katsuie, but he did not defeat Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was called an ally of the Oda family and was actually a subordinate of the Oda family. In the end, he could only negotiate peace with Tokugawa Ieyasu. , Tokugawa Ieyasu surrendered to the Toyotomi family. In other words, the Toyotomi regime was basically supported by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's personal prestige. If Toyotomi Hideyoshi died, his heirs would most likely be unable to control the powerful men under his command. It belongs to the feudal lord," Zhang Xiao explained.

"Then the Oda family just gave up their power so obediently?"

"That's not the case. Oda Nobuo, the second son of Oda Nobunaga, once joined forces with Tokugawa Ieyasu to fight against Toyotomi Hideyoshi. But after all, the Oda family did not have much power after the death of Oda Nobunaga, so Oda Nobuo After receiving Toyotomi Hideyoshi's promise not to kill them all, he handed over his military power and went to the field."

"You mentioned in your book "Fifty Years in the World" before that Toyotomi Hideyoshi's successor is called Toyotomi Hideji, and he is his adopted son. Does Toyotomi Hideyoshi have no biological son?"

"Toyotomi Hideji is Toyotomi Hideyoshi's nephew. Toyotomi Hideyoshi probably didn't have a biological son before. I don't know if he has any biological sons in recent years." Zhang Xiao said vaguely. Now he doesn't dare to use history directly. Knowledge predicts the future. After all, it’s hard to say what kind of deviation the future will have.

"So, Toyotomi Hideyoshi wanted to start a war, gather all the feudal lords of the Japanese country, and use the achievements of conquering the new soil to unite the Japanese country?"

"Your Majesty is wise, Toyotomi Hideyoshi had such an idea, but after all, he sat in a well and looked at the sky, and did not appreciate the power of our elite Tomorrow soldiers, so in the battle of Pyongyang, we were defeated by our Great Tomorrow soldiers. But if Toyotomi Hideyoshi had not died , he will not give up the so-called strategy of conquering the imperial court. His regime is inherently unstable. If he withdraws his troops, it will be a complete failure and his regime will be even more unstable. That's all while Toyotomi Hideyoshi is still alive. When his successor comes, his position becomes even more unstable. After all, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Cao Cao's position, was also taken from his old employer, the Oda family, so it is impossible for him not to be wary of the powerful generals under his command."

"Then I probably understand. Let's discuss the matter of North Korea later. You proposed to run a newspaper before. The general masthead issue and special issue of the prologue sold very well, and the court is already printing more. If the newspaper is published in general, it can be five One copy will be published on the 10th or 10th. This new issue will still follow the method of the front page. Don’t touch the layout first, and leave the front page empty. You will discuss what articles should be placed in the specific layout. As for the special issue, it will be published in the near future. No need to get new ones.”

"The minister obeys the order."

After returning home, Zhang Xiaocai realized that his back was soaked.

Sitting in the study, Zhang Xiao still couldn't calm down. He could only feel that he was not so cold after drinking several cups of hot tea. Fortunately, the North Koreans didn't know that the postponement of the advance was the idea of ​​their dog-headed military advisor, otherwise they would really be doomed.

"My boss, according to your instructions, I went to inquire about the sales situation of the newspaper. It is still very popular, especially the special edition hosted by my boss. I also heard some people talking about turning the Battle of Pyongyang into a storytelling story. My boss, Why are you so pale?" Lu Zhang was a little startled when he saw Zhang Xiao's face.

"I'm fine. Maybe I'm a little tired from staying up late and busy with this newspaper these days. I just need to rest for a few days. The special issue won't be published soon. You also tell Zhenzhi that you two will be together in the past few days. Get some rest."

"Then boss, you should take some rest these days."

"Well, let's add more meat to our three meals these days. If there's nothing going on at home, you can also go shopping in the market."

"The student resigned." Lu Zhang stepped back and immediately gave instructions to several servants. After a while, a bowl of hot porridge and several plates of snacks were brought up.

Zhang Xiao really couldn't read any more books. While eating the snacks brought to him, he thought about whether the gift bag he gave was too much. If something similar happens next time, what should I do more safely? Princess Yongning’s Mansion at this time.

Princess Yongning and her maid Xiaoqing were reading the first issue and the special issue of the newspaper.

"Xiao Qing, I heard that this newspaper was proposed by Zhang Shidu?" Princess Yongning asked.

"That's right, and the first issue of the newspaper on the Theory of Things and the special issue were written by Zhang Shidu himself."

"No wonder, these sweet potatoes and corn are mentioned in the book "The Conquest of Mexico", and what this special issue talks about is also somewhat similar to the book "Fifty Years in the World" written by Zhang Shidu. Since it is Zhang Shidu It’s not surprising if it’s his handwriting.”

"Princess, the Battle of Pyongyang recorded in this special issue is too detailed, making it seem as if Zhang Shidu personally charged at the gate of Pyongyang. Isn't there some fiction in the records here?" Qing asked.

"Zhang Shidu was able to write a special issue. Naturally, he was able to read some battle reports before writing it. As for some detailed records in it, there should be some reasonable imagination in it. My Great Tomorrow Soldiers indeed quickly captured Pyongyang , this cannot be false. Xiaoqing, please don’t say it again after what you just said." Princess Yongning warned.

"Xiao Qing realized that he was wrong."

"Admiral Li's battle has greatly increased the national prestige of the Ming Dynasty. But as a member of the imperial family, I can't do much. The Tale of Genji, as Zhang Shidu said, is really incomprehensible. Translation It’s also very difficult to get up.” Princess Yongning said with emotion.

"Princess, we are also working. A few days ago, when the army went out, we were also busy with needlework." Xiao Qing was a little unconvinced.

"Yes, we can only busy ourselves with needlework." The princess said with emotion.

"Then what does the princess want to do? Princess, do you also want to write a book?" Xiao Qing asked curiously.

"Forget it about translating books. How can a royal family write random books? Xiaoqing, you are talking nonsense again." The princess said.

"Then what do you want to do, princess?" Xiao Qing felt aggrieved.

"Let's do this. I'll write another letter, and you can help me pass it to Zhang Shi to read." The princess thought for a while and said.

(End of this chapter)