Before the smoke cleared, the battle was over.

To some extent, Zhang Xuan didn't even bother to order someone to count the results.

Countless Japanese people threw away their armor and fled frantically.

Zhang Xuan did not give the order to take the initiative to pursue.

Because large-scale annihilation of the living forces is the optimal solution under the condition that the strength of the two sides can still be matched.

Eat each other as soon as possible in order to have more advantages in the future.

But for the Ming army, there is no so-called optimal solution, even if these defeated troops regroup and join forces with other rebels, the result is doomed.

What's more, for Zhang Xuan, what he perceived was that often after the Ming army showed its strength, the more defeated troops there were, the more defeated troops would spread rapidly, and the rebels from all walks of life would also be terrified.

So he regrouped his horses and ordered them to be stationed near Edo.

The Edo clan had already poured in with other Ashikaga retainers and samurai.

At this time, Edo's face was obviously very unsightly.

Even the other Ashikaga retainers didn't seem to look very good.

Because...... For them, the stakes have changed.

As the sworn friends of the Ashikaga family, it is naturally not because they are close to and truly loyal to the Ming Dynasty that they hope that the heavenly soldiers will rebel.

It's because they have too many interests with the Ashikaga family, and once the Ashikaga family completely ceases to exist, their interests cannot be guaranteed, so only maintaining the rule of the Ashikaga family is their fundamental interest.

Therefore, destroying the traitors and embracing the Lili family is their best solution.

At this time, they are in a weak position, and the heavenly soldiers are willing to help in the war, so it is even better, after all, the Ming Dynasty is too far away, and it is from the sea, thousands of miles away, and the cost of sending troops is amazing, and to maintain control of the Japanese country, the heavenly soldiers need at least more than 100,000 troops, and they need a steady stream of supplies.

This is obviously something that the heavenly soldiers cannot do.

Then, the only way for the heavenly soldiers is to choose to cooperate with the Ashikaga family like them, and it may be ...... There will be some benefit from it, which is understandable.

And the real rulers of Fuso are still the Ashikaga clan and Ashikaga retainers and samurai like the Edo clan.

Can ...... now Only then did they realize that they were ushering in a monster that was beyond their imagination.

The strength of the heavenly soldiers is too strong, which means that even if this is only a few thousand heavenly soldiers, Mo said that there will be a steady stream of armies coming one after another, in fact, even these thousands of men and horses may be enough to sweep Fusang and quell the rebellion.

So...... The terrible fact is that they originally had a bargaining chip, and this bargaining chip lies in the fact that the Heavenly Soldiers need their cooperation, as well as their support and cooperation.

But now, the Edo clan sadly found that his people, in the eyes of the heavenly soldiers, may just be a burden.

If it's cumbersome, then ...... After the rebellion is suppressed, why do the heavenly soldiers still need them?

They even reacted in hindsight that the Ashikaga family was also dispensable for the heavenly soldiers.

Tens of thousands of such soldiers and horses, stationed in Fuso, would be enough to control the entire territory, and if there were enough ships at sea, it would be enough to suppress all the forces that refused to obey.

In this way, you have to rely on the snort of these heavenly soldiers, because people can kick you away at any time without any consequences.

This is like a bolt from the blue for the Edo clan and others, because ...... This is the worst-case scenario.

After Zhang Xuan sat down, he pursed his lips and muttered: "I thought that these rebels would be able to fight for an extra hour, but who knows, they will collapse at the first touch, which is really disappointing." ”

The Edo clan and others barely squeezed out a smile one by one, but their hearts were cold.

Zhang Xuan glanced at them lightly, and then said, "Ashikaga family, who else is there...... Alive? ”

An Edo clan hurriedly said: "In Shikoku, there is a Ashikaga Yoshinari who is still there...... Some time ago, I announced a letter begging for thieves, calling on us to wait for ......"

Zhang Xuan obviously didn't have the heart to continue listening, and said impatiently: "Is this person virtuous?" ”

The Edo clan and the others looked at each other, and for a moment, they didn't know how to respond.

Zhang Xuan said again: "How old are you?" ”

Edo said: "Lent ......"

Zhang Xuan frowned and sighed: "How can you prove that he is the bloodline of the Ashikaga family?" ”

"This ......" This Edo clan was a little confused, and for a while, he couldn't turn around, so he took a deep breath and said, "Everyone knows ......"

Zhang Wei said: "Ashikaga Yoshiko, can you have any official documents or edicts during your lifetime......"

"This ...... I guess not, but ...... In the shogunate...... There may be ......"

"Jade Butterfly?"

"Almost...... There should be ...... The genealogy of the General's Family......"

Zhang Xuan said: "Where is the shogunate?" ”

"At this time, it has been entrenched by rebels, so it ......"

Zhang Wei said: "That's troublesome, since it was entrenched by the rebels, not to mention the loss of these pedigrees, even if they were not lost, it was difficult to guarantee, the rebels did not delete them, and you also know that the rebels are the most vicious and can do anything." ”

Edo: "......"

Zhang Xuan said: "I was ordered by the Ming Emperor, not only to come here to rebel against the thief, but also to come here, to find the descendants of the Ashikaga family, inherit the throne, this matter is very important, now the most worrying thing is that the Ashikaga family has no queen......"

Edo said: "I think, that Ashikaga Yoshinari ......"

Zhang Xuan waved his hand and said: "The problem is how to prove that Ashikaga Yoshinari is the bloodline of the Ashikaga family, if not, how can I explain to Your Majesty?" The matter of fraudulently claiming the royal family has long been a lesson in history, and it has to be guarded against. ”

The Edo clan had no choice but to say, "Can it ...... It's a well-known thing. ”

"Everybody knows it, right?" Zhang Xuan said angrily.

Edo suddenly realized something, and he found that it was not that the other party could not communicate, but that he had not found a way to communicate, so he said, "Of course, it is not impossible to do so. ”

Zhang Xuan smiled and said, "So right now, there must be no mistake in releasing the news, rewarding the righteous people from all over the world, and looking for traces of the bloodline of the Ashikaga family." As for the entry into the army, there is no need to worry about it, March Ping thief, General Ben did what he said. ”

The Edo clan apparently had no doubts about this, as he and the other retainers and samurai knew better than anyone that at this point, they had no bargaining capital at all.

In the face of such a devastating force, it is unwise to bargain.

No matter how ugly it is, people can easily take the island, but they still try their best to set up a torii to find a descendant of the Ashikaga family, which is already very moral, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a moral model for eternity.

After all, if you were someone else, you might not even bother to do it, what can you do?

"Yes." The Edo clan and others obediently agreed.

Zhang Xuan said: "Whose land is this, this harbor, it is very good, it is very suitable for building a port, it is a natural harbor, if I can build a port here, in the future, the sea ships will enter and exit, and shelter the wind and waves, it will be convenient." ”

The Edo clan was almost suffocating.

This is his territory.

Generations have lived here.

This is the famous Edo Castle in later generations, but it is ...... At this time, it was undeveloped and there were not a large number of sea vessels trading here, just a few fields and forests.

Zhang Xuan smiled and groaned, looking kind, but it made Edo's hairs stand up and his back was cold.

The rest of the retainers and samurai looked at the Edo clan.

After the Edo clan's scalp was numb, his face turned white, but he still said humbly: "The retainers have lived here for generations, and they have governed this place for many years. ”

Zhang Xuan only sighed faintly, noncommittal.

The Edo clan pondered for a moment, and then said, "If the general doesn't like it, the minister can provide some land for the heavenly soldiers to build a port......

Zhang Xuan laughed and said: "No need, no need, General Ben only cares about military affairs now, and other matters are not something that General Ben can take care of. ”

After that, wave to them, and then close the door.

The Edo clan and others had no choice but to get out of the big tent with a heavy heart.

The face of the Edo clan, who was walking in the front, was like earth, and the samurai Edo Shozo who accompanied him said in a low voice, "My lord...... Why are you so worried? ”

Edo's face turned miserable and said, "Oops. ”

Edo Shozo looked surprised and said, "But...... Didn't the great tomorrow clearly not claim our land? The lord gave it to him, and he insisted on not accepting it. ”

Edo shook his head and said worriedly, "This is most likely...... He despises the land we have entered, and they want more. ”

Edo Masazan said suspiciously, "Is this really the case?" ”

The Edo clan frowned and pondered, and said, "If it were me, how could I fall in love with that tidal flat with such a military horse...... Rejection is not because they are not greedy, but because they want to ask for more. ”

Edo Shozo's face changed, and then he said uneasily: "These so-called heavenly soldiers are more terrible than the rebels, I knew this earlier, and the lord should ...... it."

The Edo clan glared at him sharply, but said: "No, the future outcome of the rebels will only be more terrifying, they are too strong, which means that they can rule the whole island without appeasement at all." Well, the harshest measures will definitely be chosen. ”

Edo Shozo had no choice but to say, "In that case, what is the lord's plan?" ”

Edo frowned and hesitated, noncommittal.

This Edo Shozo said excitedly: "Why don't we break the net and ...... with a few other lords First ......"

Edo sneered, "Don't you understand? They only came with 3,000 people this time, and there will be a steady stream of troops to follow. If we betray, even if we are lucky enough to attack them, there is a chance that we can kill their pioneers. But the follow-up army, once it lands, will inevitably retaliate even harsher! ”

"Even if we have a chance to resist their army, the Ming Emperor will definitely be furious...... At that point, we won't have anything to chance. Any struggle is futile, and it will only lead to a terrible situation. ”

Edo's words made Edo Masasan's hairs stand up, and his face turned white all of a sudden, and he didn't know how to deal with it for a while.

The Edo clan showed a sense of helplessness at this time, sighed, and said quietly: "Go back, go back and collect our land, as well as the household register of the population of Edo Shimoda Town......"

Edo is three eyes and one eye, and subconsciously said: "Lord...... What's to be done? ”

The Edo clan closed his eyes, as if he had made a lot of determination, and then said, "After tidying up, I will dedicate it to the heavenly soldiers." ”

Edo Masan was stunned, shook his head and said, "But ......"

The Edo clan closed his eyes in agony and said, "Come forward!" Offering it to show our submission, and entrusting everything to them, then...... It may not be a good way out, this is called the golden cicada shelling in the art of war, once we take the initiative to sacrifice the city, although there is nothing, it is better than them to snatch it. What's more, we took the initiative to donate the land, which was undoubtedly an example for them, so no matter what, they will give us some compensation to a greater or lesser extent, and there will always be a place for our Edo family in the future of the Wa Kingdom. ”

Edo paused, opened his eyes, and with a melancholy look in his eyes, he continued: "But once we are reluctant to do this, we will really wait for them to find a reason to do it, and in order to justify our crimes, they will definitely reveal our guilt and then kill us." At that time, in order to prevent this from happening, it is necessary to cut down the grass and eradicate the roots, and it will be possible that there will be no more Edo clans in the world. ”

"Today, donating land is the best way, which is also called retreating as advance, and no matter what he does, he will always leave a place for our Edo family, and we will be able to get a good look, and we will be able to be treated kindly."

In this short period of time, the Edo clan weighed the decisions he had made repeatedly in his heart, but Edo Shozo still couldn't understand the Edo clan's behavior.

A nameless fire rose in his heart, thinking that it was too weak to do so, and that if it were him, he would definitely have to fight these heavenly soldiers.

What's more, isn't this heavenly soldier still unmoved? How can they see that they covet these lands so much?

Therefore, he gritted his teeth, bared his teeth and cracked his eyes, and looked very unconvinced.

Seeing his reluctance, the Edo clan looked at him with a solemn face and said, "All the samurai in the family must not use their swords lightly, and they must not face the heavenly soldiers, and if they dare to disobey, they will be expelled immediately." ”

Edo's voice was unusually harsh, Edo Shosan heard it, shuddered violently, and finally gritted his teeth and said under Edo's cold gaze: "Yes." ”

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The next day, Zhang Xuan continued to march into the army, and in just a few days, he broke through two cities in a row.

The fortress of this Japanese country is actually more like a fortress, often near a military fortress, there are still acres of fields in the town, because the fortress covers a small area, often only between dozens of acres and 100 acres. As a result, the walls were extremely thick and the military facilities were extremely complete, and in time of war, they would gather samurai and guards to carry food from outside the fortress into the fortress for fierce battles.

In the era of cold weapons, such a fortress is almost invincible, and such a fortress is scattered in the Japanese country, there are hundreds of large and small, and it is really more difficult to uproot them one by one.

But such a military fortress, when it came to the Ming army, was like tofu.

Even, Zhang Xuan was too lazy to let people bombard the city wall, but used the parabola to directly cross the high wall and bombard the people in the fortress, so that this powerful flowering bomb, once it entered the fortress, the power was more amazing than the wilderness and peace, only a few dozen cannons into it, it was enough to make the lives inside miserable, and it became a human purgatory.

Especially now, the artillery attachés who graduated from the military academy are many times stronger than the previous artillery strength, they are familiar with the principles of space geometry, and use the knowledge of space geometry such as triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles to calculate the positioning and angular position of the artillery.

In particular, trigonometry, which can measure important parameters such as the range, height and angle of artillery shells, can almost directly improve the accuracy of shelling by more than ten times.

As for calculus, this is almost a must-learn, through calculus, calculus, to calculate the velocity, acceleration and trajectory of the shell, which is also the key to artillery.

Even...... How to construct an artillery position, the drawing work will be carried out in advance, and after the attack is issued, although it will not be able to reach the point of pointing where to fight, it can almost be done without leaving ten.

Of course, the application of mathematics is still inseparable from the craftsmanship of artillery.

If the manufacturing residuals of the artillery are uneven, and there are huge deviations in the accuracy and charge of the shells, then the so-called calculations are almost a joke.

Therefore, the firearms workshop of the Ming Dynasty pays attention to the standard manufacturing, and constantly improves the level of its manufacturing technology, so that it can meet the parameters required by the artillery battalion before it can be purchased.

This so-called fortress, for the model battalion, was almost defenseless, and even provided great convenience to the Ming army, which was equivalent to the rebels getting together on their own, and then they were easily killed and wounded.

It only takes two hours to capture a fortress.

It was almost blown up in the fortress, and there were heavy casualties inside, so naturally some people obediently came out of the fort to beg and surrender.

By the ninth day, the vanguard of the Ming army was only a stone's throw away from the shogunate.

And later, Zhu Yong's army has also arrived.

The Ming army of 12,000 landed in a mighty manner.

Zhang Xuan did not wait to assemble with Zhu Yong, although Zhu Yong issued several military orders in succession to teach him to rest on the spot, but Zhang Xuan only replied that there was no need to bother the second brother, and two days later, the vanguard Ming army bombarded the shogunate indiscriminately.

Then one after another good news came to Zhu Yong's hands.

Zhu Yong bared his teeth and cracked his eyes, but at this time he was trembling with anger, and said: "I knew that he was not a good thing, but I was a brother when I was a brother, so good, I have robbed all the credit." ”

Scolding and scolding, but at this time, there is nothing to be done.

Zhu Yong could only comfort himself, fortunately, it was not Qiu Song's muddy boy who was the pioneer this time, this Zhang Xian, he might still leave him a mouthful of soup, if it was Qiu Song's guy, he might not even give him the vegetable washing water.

Although Zhu Yong is angry in his heart, he will not delay the right thing after all!

Immediately, in the name of the general, Zhu Yong ordered people to announce to the Quartet, ordered the rebels everywhere to surrender, and ordered the princes of the Wa Kingdom to arrive at the shogunate within a limited time, greet the heavenly soldiers, and wait for the holy decree of the Ming Emperor.

(End of chapter)