Ming Dynasty: Evolution from snake to national guardian beast

Chapter 180: Form an alliance to fight against the Ming Dynasty!

I saw everyone leaving.

Ashikaga Takauji then said to Ashikaga Yoshimitsu:

"This trip to the Southern Dynasties is very important. You go south with Suzuki Shigehide."

"We must convince Emperor Daigo that he does not need to send troops. He only needs to stand still and watch the fire from the other side."

"As long as we get half a month, otherwise Ming Dynasty will definitely be kicked out of the Japanese island by us."

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu finally became the chief envoy of the mission this time, while Suzuki Shigeshi became Momaki's cook.

"Grandpa, don't worry. Even if your grandson is shattered to pieces, he will still fulfill grandpa's instructions."

Seeing that his grandson was so promising, Ashikaga Takauji was very pleased, nodded, and then allowed Ashikaga Yoshimitsu to leave and prepare to go to Yamato in the Southern Dynasties.

After everyone left one after another, the smile on Ashikaga Takauji's face quickly faded, and his brows became wrinkled, as if there was a deep sadness that could not be resolved.

No matter how impassioned he said just now, when he really faced the behemoth of Ming Dynasty, Ashikaga Takauji was still worried about "Nine Sixty" in his heart.

The small and the big have been full of crises since ancient times. If you are not careful, you may lose everything.

The current Ashikaga family is in this situation.

After learning that there was no hope of forming an alliance with the Ming Dynasty, Ashikaga Takauji had to make such a difficult decision.

Because in his opinion, going south to attack the Southern Dynasties was simply asking for death, and would even end up being buried with him along with the Japanese island.

When that time comes, the country will be subjugated and the species will be destroyed. Not only will the Ashikaga family be wiped out, but even Emperor Daigo of the Southern Dynasty will not escape death.

Thinking of this, Ashikaga Takauji couldn't help but sigh, and his eyes gradually turned to the north, hoping that the next plan would go smoothly.

Both the Southern and Northern Dynasties were just people waiting to die in Bai Chu's eyes, so there was no need to worry.

But what he didn't know was that Ashikaga Yoshimitsu had already been honored as an honored guest in Yamato Yoshino in the Southern Dynasty at this time.

Emperor Daigo personally summoned Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and had a secret meeting with Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in Amaterasu Palace. Even Tajiro knew nothing about it. Emperor Daigo personally summoned Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and had a secret meeting with Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in Amaterasu Palace. Even Yujiro knew nothing about it.

"Ashikaga-kun, you said that your Ashikaga family is willing to dissolve the shogunate and recognize my legitimacy as emperor, is that true?"

Emperor Daigo sat high on the throne and asked condescendingly to Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, who was kneeling below.

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu bowed respectfully to Emperor Daigo and said:

"Absolutely true."

"My grandfather has been filled with guilt ever since the emperor left Kyoto."

"Now that the Ming Dynasty is coming fiercely, my Japanese island is in danger of overturning. My grandfather regrets it even more when he sees this."

"It was precisely because of my grandfather that the Ming Dynasty took advantage of the situation and occupied Iwami Castle on our Japanese island."

"Our Japanese island has reached the point of survival. My grandfather realized that only our two families can defeat the Ming Dynasty and protect our Japanese island from being destroyed."

"Therefore, my grandfather sent me here to express my regret to His Majesty the Emperor, hoping to obtain His Majesty's forgiveness, and then the two families would join hands to fight against the Ming Dynasty."

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's words made Daigo Amakusa Kokoro extremely happy.

Why did Emperor Daigo work so hard and work so hard for so many years? Just to fight his way back to Kyoto.

He had been waiting for ten years just for an opportunity. He wanted to make a living, not to prove that he was great.

He wants to tell everyone that he must get back what he lost!

He wanted to hear Ashikaga Takauji's repentance face to face.

Although I have not heard Ashikaga Takauji personally admit his mistakes, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu is Ashikaga Takauji's grandson, and there is not much difference between the two. And if Ashikaga Takauji really dissolves the shogunate, then sooner or later he will kneel before him again.

Emperor Daigo smiled proudly.

Yamato, Yoshino. Inside the palace of Emperor Daigo.

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and Emperor Daigo sat opposite each other. After Ashikaga Yoshimitsu gave in, Emperor Daigo finally chose to believe in Ashikaga Yoshimitsu for the time being.

After all, if it is true as Ashikaga Yoshimitsu said, it will definitely be beneficial to Emperor Daigo without any harm.

The Ashikaga family is the closest force to the Ming Dynasty's Iwami Castle. If they really turn against the Ming Dynasty, then the Ashikaga family will bear the brunt.

When the time comes, the Ashikaga family will drive the Ming Dynasty out of the Japanese islands, and their vitality will be severely damaged, but they will not be damaged at all. Taking advantage of the Ashikaga family's weakness, they can regain the capital in one fell swoop, wouldn't they be able to reunify the Japanese islands?

While Emperor Daigo was thinking, a young eunuch suddenly walked in from outside and whispered a few words in his ear. But after hearing the news, Emperor Daigo's eyes changed slightly, and the expression he looked at Ashikaga Yoshimitsu also changed.

After the young eunuch left, Emperor Daigo shouted at Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and asked:

"Why are you gathering troops in Kyoto? Are you trying to fight me to the death?"

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was stunned for a moment, then explained:

"His Majesty the Emperor has misunderstood. The reason why we have gathered troops in Kyoto is to take the Ming Dynasty by surprise!" "If we gather troops near Iwami Castle, I am afraid that the Ming Dynasty will be aware of it, resulting in a failure."

Emperor Daigo did not immediately believe what Ashikaga Yoshimitsu said, but continued to shout:

"I heard that you are sending troops this time to retrieve the three Japanese artifacts?"

"Only by recapturing the three artifacts of Japan will Ming Dynasty be willing to ally with you."

"You are not trying to deal with Daming at all, but you are trying to deal with me? Am I right?"

Cold sweat broke out on Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's forehead. He didn't know who leaked the contents of the Muromachi meeting. It seemed that there was a spy in the family.

But his expression remained as usual, he forced himself to calm down, and said calmly:

"Our family master has seen through that seizing the three artifacts is a counterintuitive plan of the Ming Dynasty. He will never do anything so harmful to others and self-interest." "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, our army has only one purpose, and that is to drive the Ming Dynasty away from the island." .”

Seeing the sincerity of what Ashikaga Yoshimitsu said, Emperor Daigo nodded slightly, just as he had thought before.

If the Ashikaga family really wants to fight with him, not only will they not be their opponents, they may also be attacked from behind by Ming Dynasty and eventually be destroyed.

The only chance they have now is to unite themselves to have a chance of survival.

Thinking of this, Emperor Daigo's face gradually softened and he said:

"In that case, let's conclude a peace treaty and form an alliance to fight against the Ming Dynasty together."

"I hope your country will keep your word and don't let me down again, otherwise we will unite with the Ming Dynasty and destroy your Dingli family first.

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu finally convinced Emperor Daigo and was overjoyed. He quickly knelt down and kowtowed:

"I will never let you down your Majesty again."

"I will go back now, report the good news to the head of the family, and ask for a peace treaty with His Majesty."

"It's such a small thing, you don't have to go back."

Emperor Daigo stopped Ashikaga Yoshimitsu from retreating and said:

"You should stay in Yamato. I'll consult with you from time to time. As for going back, you can just find any of your subordinates to go back."

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's expression changed, Emperor Daigo actually wanted to hold him hostage3.8.

But thinking about the upcoming situation of the Ashikaga family, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu bit his gums, put a smile on his face again, and said:

"That being the case, I obey your order."

"Hahaha."

Seeing how knowledgeable Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was, Emperor Daigo laughed loudly and said:

"With full righteousness, the future is boundless."

The two chatted happily, and Emperor Daigo had a very good impression of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu after just one meeting. If the Ashikaga family can really be conquered in the future, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu would be a good assistant minister.

The two were chatting in the palace, but they didn't know that hundreds of miles away in Luoyang, Kyoto, a storm was brewing that would sweep every ten people on the Japanese island.

(End of this chapter)