Seven hundred years ago, the Tang Dynasty flourished as a worldwide empire, and Japan sent a large number of envoys to the Tang Dynasty to plagiarize the Tang Dynasty in all directions.

Its kingdom, Pingchengjing, and the western capital, Dazaifu City, are the result of plagiarizing Tang Chang'an City.

The builders of Dazaifu Castle made use of the original fortresses of Mizujo Castle and Ohno Castle and planned a checkered block about four miles square, called 'Dazaifu Jobo', to form a real capital.

The Dazaifu Government Office and other government yamen were placed in the northern center of the block. Suzaku Avenue was built directly in front of it, and its width is one-quarter of the width of Suzaku Street in Chang'an Castle and one-half the width of Heijo-kyo Suzaku Street, making it the second widest street in Japan.

In addition to the residence of nobles, the market also has a school for the children of officials, Kannon-ji Temple and Hannya-ji Temple for the emperor to visit Zen, and a guest house for foreign guests. Even the roof is paved with the same lotus-patterned roof tiles as the capital, which are lined up one after another, highlighting the noble status of the western capital.

It is not an exaggeration to say that it was the richest city in Japan in its time, as it became the face of the whole of Japan, a center of foreign exchange and trade, and the world's daimyo and magnates were proud to have a place in the western capital, and the wealthy merchants and wealth of all over Japan gathered here.

But such a city of wealth is also without walls. Of course, in the eyes of the Japanese, the presence of the god of protection is enough to protect Dazaifu Castle, and there is no need to do anything else.

As a result, after breaking through the stone wall, the Ming cavalry easily bypassed the fortress of Mizuki and routed the thousands of Japanese troops left in Dazaifu Castle, and the most prosperous city in Japan opened its arms.

Although the vast majority of the population had taken refuge in Mizuki or Ohno Castle in advance, the vast majority of the wealth remained in the city.

The Ming army looted two royal temples as soon as they came up, because the pre-war training said that the upper class of Japan believed in Buddhism, and the emperor and daimyo spent most of their wealth on worshipping Buddha.

The soldiers understood the meaning of the old six, and the sixth really didn't lie to them, the pure gold Buddha statues, Buddha utensils, and Buddha utensils alone cost tens of thousands of catties, and there are countless pure silver and pure copper.

There are also gorgeous jade, satin, and cultural relics, and Hu Quan used a carriage to pull it for three days before he looted the wealth that the Heavenly Emperor had accumulated in the Western Capital for hundreds of years......

Lao Liumao estimated that just by robbing these two royal temples, the military expenses for this trip would have already come out, and after that, they would all make a net profit.

"No wonder the Mongols are so fond of invading others, Nima has no more money to make a living." He muttered as he wiped the heavy pure gold Buddha statue in front of him with his own hands, and gave the Buddha incense.

"Don't blame me, Xiao Wang is welcoming you back to China to worship."

"Your Highness, the son is silent, and the power is confused." Yang Shiqi reminded him not to be cocooned.

"Haha, you're right, Shiqi." The sixth man suddenly said: "Then let's help it be reborn." ”

As for what shape it will be after rebirth, it depends on the needs of the time.

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The Ming army was overjoyed, but Emperor Changqing of Ono Castle exploded his lungs.

That's the family business that his family has saved for dozens of generations, and it is also his residence in Dazaifu, so he just keeps the sky and guards the pavilion every day, watching the Ming army transport a cart and a car, and it is strange that he does not vomit blood.

"Yaga! Are they the devil?! Changqing was extremely angry with the Ming army: "Ransacking the Buddhist temple like this, aren't you afraid that the Buddha will be guilty?" ”

"They will definitely go to hell, and they can't miss the eighteen floors!"

After discovering that it was useless, his anger quickly shifted to the surrounding military ministers, and scolded them: "Didn't you swear to defend the royal family to the death? Now that my imperial palace has been ransacked, why don't you dare to fight?! ”

"Prince Huailiang ordered us to protect Your Majesty!" Wu Chen Zhen Zhen said: "It is his responsibility to retreat from the enemy!" ”

"So what is he waiting for? Can you retreat from the enemy by shrinking into the water city?! Changqing said angrily.

"What Your Majesty said is that His Royal Highness Huailiang must retreat from the enemy as soon as possible, otherwise he will apologize!" The ministers were also in a hurry.

They fled with the Emperor from Kyoto to Yoshino, and from Yoshino to Kyushu, and most of their property was already lost, leaving Kyushu with a little money. When the Ming army finished robbing the Heavenly Emperor, it would definitely be their turn.

So an edict full of the anger of the monarchs and ministers of the Southern Dynasty was transmitted from Ono Castle to Shuicheng overnight.

Prince Huailiang, who received the order, had the same expression as if he had eaten stool. The people in Ono Castle really don't have a backache when they stand and talk.

If he could get those 2,000 Ming cavalry, why couldn't he shrink back?

"The Ming army only sent troops to loot Dazaifu, but did not attack the city, making it clear that it was to lure us out of the city to fight." He put away the letter, and said to the two sectarians who supervised the battle with a gloomy face, as well as the three people sitting down: "We can't be fooled, we must be calm." ”

Otomo and Shimazu don't care for a long time, the foundation of their two families is in Nishi-Kyushu and the other is in Minami-Kyushu. Although there are some family businesses in Dazaifu, it will not hurt if it is robbed.

Shao Er Lai Cheng is different, their family originally did not have this surname, because they were appointed by the imperial court for generations to serve as the Shao Er of Dazaifu, so they took their official position as their surname. Before the arrival of the Seishi Shogun's Palace, Dazaifu had always been the head of the Shaoji family, and almost all of their family business and wealth were in this city.

He was so anxious that he jumped to his feet: "Your Highness, if you wait any longer, the Dazaifu will be ransacked!" I am willing to lead the army into battle and expel the Ming army from Dazaifu! ”

"Is there a way to deal with the cavalry of the Ming army?" Huai Liang asked coldly.

"I can fight them in the streets!" Shao Er Lai Cheng said with his neck straight.

"And what about them setting fire?" Huai Liang said in a deep voice: "The entire Dazaifu Castle is a wooden building, and the Ming army can burn it all with a fire." Then there would be nothing at all. ”

"Rather than this, let them loot slowly." He whispered again: "When their soldiers are satisfied, they will only think about returning home to enjoy themselves, who wants to continue to stay on the dangerous battlefield?" ”

"......" Otomo felt that it made sense when he heard it, but when he saw that Lai Cheng's face turned into an eggplant, he didn't say anything.

Shao Er Lai Cheng scolded in his heart, it is not your wealth, of course you don't care! Although he couldn't really tear his face because of the strict hierarchical relationship, he still gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty has already issued an edict, and the minister asked His Highness whether to comply with it or not?" ”

"Of course it must be observed...... Prince Huailiang also knew that it was impossible to be completely indifferent, otherwise he would not be able to explain all aspects, so he said in a deep voice:

"This king will explain to His Majesty that we are not immobile, but we must act according to the plan - let the naval army destroy and attack the Ming warships first, and the enemy troops who land will fall into a panic, and then this king will personally wear battle armor and lead the army to attack!"

(End of chapter)