Seven hundred years ago, the Tang Dynasty was extremely prosperous as a worldwide empire. Japan sent a large number of Tang envoys to carry out all-round plagiarism of the Tang Dynasty.
His country's capital, Pingcheng Jing, and his western capital, Dazaifu City, were both copied from Chang'an City in the Tang Dynasty.
The builders of Dazaifu Castle made use of the original fortresses of Suicheng and Ono Castle, and planned a chess-like block about four miles square, called "Dazaifu Jobo", to form a true capital city.
The Dazaifu Government Office and other government offices were placed in the center of the north of the block. Suzaku Avenue was built directly in front of it. Its width is one-quarter that of Chang'an City's Suzaku Avenue and one-half that of Heijo Kyo's Suzaku Avenue.
The second widest street.
In addition to housing the nobles, the market also set up a school for the children of officials to study, a Guanyin Temple and a Prajna Temple for the emperor to meditate, and a guest house to receive foreign guests. The same facilities as the Miyagi Castle were almost all available.
Even the roof is paved with the same lotus pattern roof tiles as those in the capital, row upon row, highlighting the noble status of the Western Capital.
Once this city was born, it became the face of all Japan and the center of foreign exchange and trade. The world's famous names and dignitaries were proud to have a place in the Western Capital. The rich businessmen and wealth of all Japan gathered here. It is said to be the most prosperous city in Japan in this era.
A prosperous city is not an exaggeration at all.
But for such a city where wealth gathers, it also has no city walls. Of course, in the eyes of the Japanese, the presence of the national protective wall is enough to protect Dazaifu City, and there is no need to bother with it.
As a result, after breaking through the stone wall, the Ming cavalry easily bypassed the Shuicheng Fortress and defeated thousands of Japanese troops remaining in Dazaifu Castle. The most prosperous city in Japan opened its arms.
Although the vast majority of the population has taken refuge in Shuicheng or Ono Castle in advance, the vast majority of wealth still remains in the city.
The Ming army looted two royal temples as soon as they came out, because pre-war training said that the Japanese upper class believed in Buddhism, and the emperor and daimyo spent most of their wealth on worshiping Buddha.
The soldiers understood the implication of Lao Liu's words, and Lao Liu did not lie to them. They bought tens of thousands of jins of pure gold Buddha statues, Buddhist utensils, and Buddhist utensils, and countless pure silver and pure copper ones.
There were also gorgeous jades, Japanese satin, and cultural relics. Hu Quan drove a carriage for three days before plundering all the wealth that the Imperial family had accumulated in the Western Capital for hundreds of years...
Lao Liumao estimated that just by looting these two royal temples, the military expenses for this trip would have been paid out, and it would be a net profit after that.
"No wonder the Mongols like to invade others so much. There is no other way to earn more money than this." He murmured while wiping the heavy gold Buddha statue in front of him with his own hands and adding incense sticks to the Buddha.
"Don't blame me, Buddha. I'm here to welcome you back to my country to worship you."
"Your Highness, I don't want to say anything about my strange power and chaos." Yang Shiqi reminded him sternly not to tie himself up.
"Haha, you're right, Shiqi." Lao Liu suddenly said, "Then let's help it rise from the ashes."
As for what shape it will take after rebirth, it still depends on the needs of the time.
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The Ming army was overjoyed to snatch it, but Emperor Changqing of Ono Castle was furious.
That was the family property accumulated by his family for dozens of generations, and it was also his residence in Dazaifu. It would be strange for him to stay in the castle tower every day and watch the Ming army transporting cars out. It would be strange if he didn't vomit blood.
"Baga! Are they devils?!" Changqing was extremely angry at the Ming army: "Aren't you afraid that the Buddha will punish you if you loot the Buddhist temple like this?"
"They will definitely go to hell, no less than one of the eighteen levels!"
After realizing that it was useless, his anger was quickly transferred to the surrounding military officials, scolding them: "Aren't you sworn to defend the royal family to the death? Now that my imperial palace has been looted, why don't you dare to fight?!"
"Prince Huai Liang ordered us to protect His Majesty as our top priority!" the military official said plausibly: "It is his responsibility to retreat from the enemy!"
"Then what are he waiting for? Can he retreat from the enemy by hiding in the water city?!" Chang Qing said angrily.
"What your Majesty said is that His Highness Huai Liang must retreat from the enemy as soon as possible, otherwise he will have to apologize!" The ministers were also extremely anxious.
They followed the Imperial family and fled from Kyoto to Yoshino, and then fled from Yoshino to Kyushu. They had already lost most of their property, leaving only Kyushu. After the Ming army had robbed the Imperial family, it would definitely be their turn.
So an edict filled with the anger of the Southern Dynasty's monarchs and ministers was passed from Daye Castle to Shuicheng overnight.
After receiving the order, Prince Huairiang's expression looked like he had eaten shit. The people in Ono Castle really couldn't stand and talk without pain in their backs.
If he could manage to defeat those two thousand Ming cavalrymen, why would he hide away?
"The Ming army only sent troops to plunder Dazaifu, but not to attack the city. It was clear that they wanted to lure us out of the city to fight." He put away the letter and said with a gloomy face to Nijo Kagerai, who was supervising the battle, and the three people sitting below him.
: "We can't be fooled, we must stay calm."
It doesn't matter much to the Otomo family and the Shimazu family. One of their family's businesses is in Western Kyushu and the other is in Minami Kyushu. Although there is some family property in Dazaifu, it will not be a big deal if they are robbed.
The second son, Lai Cheng, was different. His family did not originally have this surname. Because he had been appointed by the imperial court for generations to serve as the second son of the Dazaifu, he took his official surname as the second son. Before the arrival of General Zhengxi, the second son of the Dazaifu family had always been the head of the family.
Their family business and almost all their wealth are in this city.
He was so anxious that he jumped to his feet: "Your Highness, Dazaifu will be looted if we wait any longer! I am willing to lead the army to fight and drive the Ming army out of Dazaifu!"
"Do you have any way to deal with the Ming army's cavalry?" Huai Liang asked coldly.
"I can fight with them on the streets!" Young Master Lai Cheng said, straightening his neck.
"Then what should we do if they set fire?" Huai Liang said solemnly: "The entire city of Dazaifu is made of wooden buildings. The Ming army can burn it all with just one fire. Then there will be nothing left."
"Instead of doing this, it is better to let them loot slowly." He whispered again: "When all their soldiers are satisfied, they will just want to return home and enjoy themselves. Who is willing to stay on the dangerous battlefield?"
"..." Dayou personally felt that it made sense after hearing this, but when he saw that Young Master Lai Cheng's face turned red, he did not say anything.
Young Master Laicheng cursed loudly in his heart, that's not your wealth, of course it doesn't matter to you! Although he couldn't really break up due to the strict hierarchical relationship, he still gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty has issued an edict, so I asked Your Highness who he is.
To comply or not to comply?”
"Of course we have to abide by it..." Prince Huailiang also knew that it was impossible to be completely indifferent, otherwise he would not be able to explain everything, so he said in a deep voice:
"I will explain to His Majesty that we are not standing still, but we have to act according to the plan - let the navy destroy the Ming army ships first, and the enemy troops who landed will be in panic. At that time, I will put on the battle armor myself.
