The Rise of Ming Dynasty 1646

Chapter 790
Matsuyama.

Zhu Linmei is leading the army northward, pointing her sword at Shenyang.He still doesn't know where Hauge fled, but it is always right to attack the capital of Jianlu.

However, the army had just passed 2 miles from Jinzhou when it encountered the messenger sent by Yu Xin head-on and had to report that the enemy general Samushka had been killed, and all [-] of his troops had surrendered. Shenyang, which was almost an empty city, was captured in half a day. capture.

Zhu Linmi immediately ordered that the whole army turn around and head east, and march towards Hetuala instead.After losing Shengjing, the only cohesion of the Jianlu is their old capital Xingjing.

When the army passed through Jinzhou again, Liu Guoxuan personally escorted Fan Wencheng, Ma Guangyuan, Liu Liangchen, Meng Qiaofang and other prisoners to come.

After saluting Zhu Linming, he said excitedly: "Your Majesty, the last general has captured the city of Hetuala and captured more than [-] thieves!"

"So fast?!" Zhu Linmei was a little surprised.You know, Liu Guoxuan only has two thousand naval infantry, and the three thousand North Korean soldiers can only make up the numbers, so there is no need to count on it in a real fight.

Liu Guoxuan motioned behind him, and a soldier stepped forward holding a wooden box.

"Your Majesty, fortunately, the female general of the Eastern Sea Department sent this thing, and the last general was able to conquer Hetuala without bloodshed."

"What?" Zhu Lin looked over, but saw a bloody human head.

"Return to Your Majesty, this is Hauge's head."

Originally, the Jianlu in Hetuala City still wanted to resist, but after Liu Guoxuan showed Hauge's head, the defenders immediately lost their fighting spirit.Later, some Han slaves in the city stole the city gate, and Xingjing was captured in one day.

Zhu Linmei nodded in satisfaction, and said with a smile: "Tourists marched rapidly, not only conquered the old capital of Jianlu, but also made many gains. When I return to Nanjing, I will personally award you honors."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhang Jiayu cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, shall we still go to Hetuala?"

"I won't go!" Zhu Linmei waved her hand with a smile, "The rate of 1 people left behind is enough to wipe out the remaining enemies, and the army will return to the court."

He thought about it again, and told Shi Lin, "The imperial camp will follow me to Mount Tai to worship the heavens!"

For the people of the Ming Dynasty, offering sacrifices to heaven was not only a superstitious activity, but also an important ritual.Not only can only the emperor be able to offer sacrifices to heaven, but there must also be important matters worthy of offering sacrifices to heaven.

Jianlu Shengjing and Xingjing were defeated one after another, and Liaodong was completely pacified only recently. It is necessary to worship the heavens to celebrate such a great victory that inspired the entire Ming Dynasty.

In the second year of Hanxing, May [-]th.

The Son of Heaven climbed to the top of Mount Tai and set up an altar to offer sacrifices to God.

Accompanying them were thousands of important ministers, clan relatives, nobles, and envoys from Japan, North Korea, Ryukyu, Guinea, Australia, Ezebana, Francier, Holy Roman Empire, England and other countries. It stretches for more than 20 miles.

The two British envoys walking in the front of the team couldn't help looking around. They couldn't stop admiring from the foot of the mountain. Now they were almost at the top of the mountain, and they were still amazed.

"Such a grand scene, even the enthronement ceremony of His Majesty the King, is far inferior."

The tall man named Ed nodded and said, "Clifford, this Eastern Empire is too big and powerful, and it makes people feel fear from the bottom of their hearts."

"Yes." Clifford glanced behind him. "Their population alone makes my heart tremble."

He laughed suddenly, "However, there are always people in this world who are not smart enough to make an enemy of such an empire."

Ed was surprised: "Oh? Who is that lunatic, from Helan?"

"Yes, the Helan people." Clifford nodded, lowering his voice, "There are also the French. I received information that they are organizing a huge fleet and are planning to trouble the Ming Dynasty."

"The French are going to join hands with the Hollanders?! God, why didn't I know about such an important matter?" Ed looked worried, "His Majesty the King may raise the tax rate again, but the current tax rate has already made those guys in Congress furious gone."

"Tax increase? Why?"

"Of course it is to build a warship. Could it be that the French and the combined fleet besieged the British Isle?"

Clifford smiled and said: "Don't worry, their goal is the Ming Kingdom, and has nothing to do with us. Especially the Helan people, ever since their Far East Fleet was severely beaten by the Ming Kingdom, they have been thinking about revenge. Listen It is said that the fleet of the Ming Dynasty has been crushed near Batavia recently, and the Helan people dare not fight at all."

"I hope so. Maybe we can have some cooperation with the Ming Dynasty and ask them to help contain Fa, He." Ed looked relaxed, "I heard that Ming has already started building [-]-gun warships, is that true? ?”

"It should be true. They didn't deliberately conceal it. And they started work on two ships at a time."

"No wonder the Batavia fleet is scared like a chicken." Ed said seriously, "I must report to His Majesty the King later that we can only cooperate with this Eastern Empire and must not have conflicts!"

Westerners have been like this since ancient times, the stronger you are, the more they respect you and even worship you.But on the other hand, if you are weak, they will definitely invade and rob you.

He remembered something again, and asked Clifford, "Then why is the French involved again?"

"It's not because the footprints of the Ming Dynasty have appeared in North Africa and North America," said the latter, "the French are worried that their colonies will be challenged."

"Being an enemy of such a large Eastern Empire," Ed shook his head slightly. "In my opinion, at least Helan will pay a great price for their recklessness. As for France, it may not be good."

"They also have their own support." Clifford blinked, and his voice became softer, "I heard that the Spanish and Portuguese also secretly supported France and attacked the Ming fleet."

"What? How is this possible?! The Spaniards are at war with the Helan people, and they have signed a trade agreement with the Ming Kingdom..."

"The Spaniards are worried that the Ming country will get involved in the colonies of Manila and Mexico. Of course, the damn trade agreement is also an important reason." Clifford said, "By the way, I know that after the sacrifice is completed, you have to sign with the Ming government. Make trade agreements, be careful with their terms!

"Did you know? The Spanish merchant ships have to pay 20% tax in the Ming country, but the Ming country merchant ships don't have to pay a cent in Spain. Besides, have you ever seen the Ming country's fast-moving merchant ships?"

"The kind the pirates call 'air'?"

"Yes, 'air', you will never be able to catch it." Clifford nodded, "Ming Dynasty merchants have an overwhelming competitive advantage in owning this kind of ship. Almost all the merchant ships going to China lost money. But the merchants of Ming Dynasty earned a lot of gold coins from Philip IV.”

Ai De frowned, thinking that the trade agreement might not be easy to sign, and perhaps some information on usage, and information could be exchanged.He glanced at the envoy of Shinra not far away, who was one of his biggest competitors. For the commercial interests of the Far East, Shinra would probably make great concessions to Ming.

The melodious bell on the top of the mountain interrupted his thoughts, and the sacrifice to heaven began.

The British raised their eyes and saw the Son of Heaven wearing a majestic and luxurious dragon robe, walking up to the altar step by step, but he didn't move, but looked down the mountain.

Not long after, two red "fireworks" rose from the mountainside, and the Son of Heaven raised his hand and said loudly: "Fan Wencheng, Ma Guangyuan, Liu Liangchen and other national thieves have been executed. Daming, who sacrificed his life to drive out the Tartars Soldiers, the spirit in heaven can rest in peace."

(End of this chapter)