Ashikaga Yoshimitsu bowed respectfully, but the leader, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, had no intention of letting him get up.
"I heard that you just went to see His Highness the Ming Dynasty Grandson?" Ashikaga Yoshimitsu picked up the wine glass, took a brief sip and asked. The intention was very obvious, which was to make Ashikaga Yoshimitsu unable to come to Taiwan.
The people here are all the mainstays of the shogunate. If Ashikaga Yoshinori wants to truly become the shogun, the support of the various family heads here is indispensable.
And losing Ashikaga Yoshimochi's face can naturally further reduce his threat to his youngest son.
Ashikaga Yoshimochi took in the mocking gazes of everyone around him, then lowered his head slightly and said, "To tell you what my father is saying, it's not that I went to ask to see the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty, but that the grandson of the great Ming Dynasty sent someone to send a message for me to come and see him."
As soon as this was said, everyone laughed.
You really think you are the shogun, why would the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty come to summon you?
Apart from Ashikaga-sama, it can be seen that the Ming Dynasty Grandson has summoned no one, not even the Emperor, but you?
These thoughts echoed in everyone's minds. No one thought that the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty would be bored enough to summon a teenage shogun. No one knew that Ashikaga Yoshimochi was a puppet on the surface.
Under such ridicule, Ashikaga Yoshimochi's face showed obvious anger, but no matter what, he could only suppress himself.
If it leaves a bad impression on many family heads at this time, then it would be a fool's errand to rely on seizing the power of the shogunate in the future.
The military branch of the Japanese state was similar to the vassal towns of the Tang Dynasty. Each family head had his own place.
Even Ashikaga Yoshimitsu needs the support of many family heads to have real power.
Ashikaga Yoshimochi naturally could not make enemies with these masters present.
"Since you said that the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty summoned Yu, then tell me what happened."
This question was not asked by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, but by the head of the Hino family, Hino Shiyasu.
Ashikaga Yoshimochi's eyes flashed with gratitude, and then he followed the words and said: "His Royal Highness the Grandson of the Ming Dynasty is very concerned about the friendship between the two countries, especially in terms of military peace."
"The Ming Dynasty Taisun called me over this time, mainly for the future development of the two countries."
Having said this, Ashikaga Yoshimochi turned his eyes to his father Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, bowed his head slightly and said respectfully, "The Ming Dynasty Grandson invited my father to meet me tomorrow and said that I can be given a certain study quota in Japan to study at the Ming Dynasty Military Academy.
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As soon as these words came out, the family heads who were originally laughing at Ashikaga Yoshimochi suddenly stopped.
Even the drink Ashikaga Yoshimitsu had brought to his lips stopped.
"What are you talking about, the Ming Dynasty Grandson is willing to let us study at the Ming Dynasty Military Academy?" Ashikaga Yoshimitsu asked in disbelief.
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu himself had never actually fought against the Ming army, but judging from the Ming army's discipline, combat methods, and the defeat of the Japanese guardian daimyo, the military training of the Ming Dynasty was definitely far superior to that of the Japanese.
As for directly studying military affairs, such a gift was not available even in the heyday of the Tang Dynasty.
But now the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty said that people from the Japanese country can be allowed to learn?
"Father, the grandson of the Ming Dynasty means that Japanese youths aged ten to sixteen years old will go over and set up a special recruitment class at the Ming Dynasty Military Academy for training." Ashikaga Yoshimochi added.
The age range has been specifically added.
In fact, of course Zhu Ying didn't mention the age limit. Ashikaga Yoshimachi himself added it in order to better win over people's hearts.
If someone is too old, it will be difficult for him to recruit them.
After hearing this affirmative answer, the various family heads began to make calculations in their minds.
Going to the Ming Dynasty Capital Military Academy, no matter how much you can learn, it will be of great help to improve your status.
In fact, when it comes to the Ming Dynasty's rule over the Japanese country, most of the family heads did not hate it as much as they imagined, because they themselves were also in the upper class, and they also exploited and oppressed the people below.
It's just that because of moral and mutual restraint reasons, they were not as ruthless as the Ming vassals.
The contradictions between the aristocracy and social classes within the Japanese country were equally acute.
In the turbulent years, more lower-class warriors wanted to break through class barriers and become nobles. Even the owners of various houses were also very worried about some of the management of their own families.
Especially the fights between concubines and concubines became more and more frequent.
If you can send your legitimate son to the Ming Dynasty for further study, then if nothing else, the inheritance can be stabilized.
Family heads also think that their legitimate sons can manage the family more effectively.
The pressure was on Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's side.
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu frowned slightly. He was familiar with political wisdom and immediately understood that this was not a good thing for him.
Since his son was only two years old, it was certainly impossible to send him to the Ming Military Academy.
Then the only one who can go is Ashikaga Yoshimachi.
This is tantamount to giving Ashikaga Yoshimochi a chance.
But after looking at the family heads around him who were staring closely at him, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu knew that it was impossible to refuse the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty.
If you refuse forcefully, it will inevitably arouse dissatisfaction and opposition from a large number of family heads, and they will even want to send their legitimate sons to the capital of the Ming Dynasty.
After Ashikaga Yoshimochi received his father's instruction to retreat, a faint smile finally appeared on his lips.
He had been watching his father's expression, and when he saw his pursed lips, he immediately understood that his father already knew the deep meaning.
But what can he do if he knows it? Could he still go against the orders of the Ming Dynasty Taisun and the ideas of many family heads?
Moreover, if these heirs of the family head went to the Ming Dynasty with him as the shogun, their friendship in the future would definitely receive strong support.
The meeting was dismissed in a hurry, and Ashikaga Yoshimitsu never relaxed his brows. He did not expect that Ashikaga Yoshimochi would really get the support of the Ming Dynasty Taisun.
"Sir, the head of the Hino family would like to come and see you."
Not long after I returned home, a servant came to report.
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu pondered for a moment and then said: "Tell him I'm tired and we'll talk about anything tomorrow."
When the servant was about to leave after receiving the order, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu stopped him again and said: "Tell the head of the Hino family that I will definitely not be short of his share. We will discuss the details after I meet with the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty tomorrow.
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"Also, if other family heads come to see me, you can just say the same thing."
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu did not expect that these family heads would be so impatient. However, the statement had not yet been finalized, so he came to him privately in advance to ask for a quota.
The Ming Dynasty Military Academy is simply a holy place in the minds of the current Japanese nobles.
As early as when the Di newspaper was circulated, I was already very envious. Now that I have the opportunity to study, of course I have to fight for it vigorously.
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu also knew that the people who could come to him tonight were the ones he could not refuse.
The next day.
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu requested to meet the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty early through the invitation.
It was only until noon that I got a reply of permission.
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu didn't know if this was a beating he received from the great Ming emperor.
"The ministers of the small country pay homage to His Highness the Great Grandson of the Great Kingdom."
"Here you go, excuse me. Your son has told you what happened yesterday. I had a sudden thought yesterday, so I thought of calling your son over to ask first to see if Lord Ashikaga was interested in this."
Zhu Ying's tone was somewhat lazy.
After all, he didn't come to Japan alone. He also had Sultana who was very clingy now.
Especially after showing her prowess at the hunting ground yesterday, Sultana seems to be even more clingy.
Last night was even crazier.
This caused me to get up a little late this morning.
"Thank you, His Highness Taisun, for your gift. I would like to know how many places are available to study at the Ming Military Academy."
"After getting the news last night, people knocked on my door in the middle of the night, just to be able to study in Ming Dynasty."
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu said respectfully, feeling very aggrieved at the same time.
Because in a sense, the Ming Dynasty was already involved in the internal affairs of the Japanese country. Especially the descendants of the nobles who went to the Ming Dynasty will definitely be greatly influenced by the Ming Dynasty in the future.
Moreover, he suspected that his son Ashikaga Yoshimichi must have some exchange of interests with the grandson of the Ming Dynasty.
This has already affected the Japanese nation, but there is nothing that can be done about it.
"As for the quota, it will be fifty people. I want to allow the Ming Dynasty and the Japanese country to have more friendly exchanges. Going to the military academy to study is just the beginning. There will be more unions in the future."
Of course Zhuying would say nice things, but he couldn't tell Ashikaga Yoshimitsu that his idea was temporary.
And they have already thought about how to influence the next generation of the Japanese nobles.
Zhu Ying even had preliminary ideas in his mind about the candidates to teach the descendants of Japanese nobles.
Those disciples who followed him in the Western Regions can now be considered useful.
If the noble descendants of the Japanese country could be assimilated, the Ming Dynasty would be able to control the entire Japanese country more smoothly.
If you want to truly annex the Japanese country, simply conquering it will definitely not work. The main thing is similar to Annan. The first is the cultural coverage.
Including Han immigrants and Japanese immigrants.
"Thank you, Your Highness Taisun."
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu also felt very helpless. In fact, he thought that the number of people could be smaller.
Fifty people basically cover all the family heads he follows. The key is that these team members will most likely be controlled by Ashikaga Yoshimochi in the future. This is a very troublesome problem.
After Zhu Ying stayed in Japan for almost seven days, he was ready to return to Daming.
The main reason is that the current Japanese country is really not attractive to Zhu Ying, and it is far inferior to the prosperous capital.
Especially the so-called cities are inferior to those of the small counties of the Ming Dynasty.
A population of more than four million may seem like a lot, but in fact it is a vast area and sparsely populated area.
Moreover, the current Japanese country is not as fun as it was in later generations. There are deserted lands everywhere, and none of the things that will be famous in later generations are gone now. Let’s just pretend that we didn’t go to Japanese countries in our previous lives, and now we have fulfilled our thoughts.
Sultana also had pregnancy symptoms in the past two days. After the diagnosis by the accompanying imperial doctor, she was also sure that she was pregnant.
Sultana has not been canonized yet, so she naturally has to return to the Ming Dynasty to be canonized first.
Then I have to send a message to the Angkor dynasty in Nanyang. After all, their daughters will stay in Daming directly. Sultana is not sent by the Angkor dynasty. I must explain the situation to them.
Amid the farewells from the Japanese nobles, Zhu Ying once again boarded the treasure ship and left.
Many Japanese nobles had longing in their eyes, and they also wanted to take a ride on this treasure ship as tall as a castle tower.
This time Zhu Ying came to Japan for negotiations. Although the trip lasted less than half a month, it had a huge impact on the entire Japanese country.
The first is the momentum.
The appearance of hundreds of treasure ships was enough to intimidate the Japanese nobles.
If you want to resist the Ming Dynasty, you must first figure out whether you can resist the Ming Dynasty army.
The sea area will be dominated by the Ming Dynasty for at least a hundred years. How can any country resist such a huge ocean fleet?
The Japanese pirates are now in the Japanese territory and can be said to have completely disappeared.
The Japanese pirates themselves were the private soldiers of most Japanese nobles, seeking primitive benefits for the family. Now it is estimated that this can only be cut off.
And this time Zhu Ying came to Japan, it had a great influence not only on the aristocracy, but also on the common people of Japan.
The key point is to focus on high-yielding crops.
Even if it is clear to the discerning eye that this is just a favor, the people who benefited from it were the Japanese people.
If high-yielding crops are planted one day earlier, the people of Japan will be able to have enough to eat one day earlier.
This difference was enough to save most Japanese people.
There are not a few people who are starving to death right now.
"Your Highness, I heard that you promised to let the descendants of Japanese nobles go to the Ming Military Academy to study, so why can't you let the descendants of nobles from other countries also study there?"
"If the Ming Dynasty Military Academy is willing to open to the outside world, the descendants of nobles from many countries will definitely be very eager to come."
On the boat back on the boat, Sultana, who had never been seasick before, felt a little unwell probably because of her pregnancy.
Zhu Ying doesn't have anything else to do, so she usually stays by her side.
Sultana asked curiously during the chat.
Zhu Ying smiled: "You want many people from the Angkor Dynasty to come over, don't worry, regarding the recruitment of noble children from other countries, I will have people publish it in the Capital Newspaper after I go back. Then every year
Recruit students from outside the country”
Sultana said with bright eyes: "Are we just recruiting men? Can't we recruit some women?"
"You don't necessarily have to study military affairs, you can also learn music, chess, calligraphy and painting."
"I think many princesses from many countries are willing to come to Ming Dynasty to study."
Zhu Ying was immediately reminded.
Before, he was thinking about how to develop Nanyang. This was really a good idea.
It's just that the military aspect is indeed a bit too limited. It can be developed to a greater extent and attract people from all over the world to come to study in Ming Dynasty.
The collision of various ideas was to make the Renaissance happen in the Ming Dynasty.