Before the Heian period, the Japanese army may not even have ladders. Of course, this is partly because the so-called "city" of Japan was too crippled. There was no need for ladders at all. A skilled soldier could jump up to the top of the city with just a few jumps. Who bothers to develop a ladder...
The best armor in ancient Japan was made of bamboo armor with iron plates, and the bows and arrows were just simple bamboo bows, which may not even be as powerful as the three-stone bows of the Han Dynasty.
In the "Battle of Nagashino" that took place in the 16th century, the Oda and Tokugawa Allied Forces also used modern advanced weapons - iron cannons, which were wildly touted by later historians of the Japanese Kingdom. However, the fact is that the Japanese Warring States Period Although there were so-called hot weapons "iron cannons" during the period, they were actually matchlock guns. They might have been called "cannons" to make them appear more powerful, but their power was limited. Unless someone was very weak and was shot in the head, other than that, basically all injuries would be caused by bleeding. Death is not fatal at all...
From this we can see how much of a shock twenty pairs of heavy armors were to Soga Ezo!
Even he, a famous figure in the Japanese country, used a sword with the blade jumping from time to time. The quality was not up to standard, and the steel tip was too brittle...
Soga Ezo calmed down a little and said: "Your Excellency has traveled thousands of miles to come here, but I am so disrespectful, so I can only bear it shamelessly. It is a bit late today, you might as well stay in this Asuka Temple and stay for a few days. Tell me about the scenery of the Tang Dynasty and the heroic deeds of Marquis Huating."
Wang Xuance said: "It is better to obey orders than to be respectful, then this junior will cause trouble."
The two sides exchanged some polite words, and Soga Eni ordered people to keep Jin Famin and Wang Xuance behind and arrange them properly. Then he ordered people to rush to Ganqiao Qiu's mansion and summon his son Soga into the deer.
Not long after, Soga Niruka hurried over, knelt down in front of Soga Ezo in a polite manner, and asked: "Father called me here, why do you know why?"
Soga Ezo closed his eyes slightly and said slowly: "Just now, the Marquis Huating who occupied Sado Island sent people to meet with me."
Suga was stunned for a moment. Isn't it the Silla envoy Jin Bomin who came to visit his father? This incident had already made a fuss in the capital and made His Majesty the Emperor very unhappy. It is said that he even threw a cup in the harem, knocking out several palaces. He was punished severely.
However, I immediately thought that Silla had already formed an alliance with the Tang Dynasty and might start conquering Goguryeo and Baekje at some point. It was normal for the Silla envoys to cover the Tang people when they came to visit their father, so I felt relieved...
"Why did they come to visit my father?"
He really couldn't figure out why his father, who had never had any contact with the Tang Dynasty, allowed the Tang Dynasty to visit him. Was it because of Sado Island?
But even so, he is the one who should pay his respects...
Soga Ezo had no expression on his face, sipping tea slowly, pondering for a long time, and then asked without replying: "How is the situation in Beijing and China recently?"
Suga Rulu didn't understand what he meant, and said: "Everything is fine, we just have to wait for the 'Sanhan' to enter Pangai Palace to see His Majesty tomorrow, and then there is the matter of Sado Island." At this point, he frowned and said: "It's just that although Prince Katsuragi has left the capital and gone north to negotiate with the Tang Dynasty, the people I sent to chase him along the road have never been able to find out his whereabouts..."
Prince Katsuragi's departure from the capital was a God-given opportunity for Soga Noroka.
After all, most of Asuka-kyo is composed of the imperial family's troops. Soga Irika was wary of attacking Prince Katsuragi, and it was very difficult. After leaving Asuka-kyo, no matter how many people were around Prince Katsuragi, he could mobilize the army and disguise himself as bandits. Bandits, get rid of them quickly.
However, they were still unable to obtain the specific whereabouts of Prince Katsuragi. Deadly detectives followed him for many days, but not even a single hem of Prince Katsuragi's clothes was seen...
Apparently Prince Katsuragi had been wary of him for a long time.
Soga Ezo's eyes flashed, and he frowned and asked: "There has been no trace of Prince Katsuragi?"
Suga Ruika nodded depressedly: "Yes, I have sent several groups of dead soldiers to scout. As soon as they find any trace of Prince Katsuragi, they will immediately launch an attack. If necessary, they can even use my token to mobilize nearby troops to destroy him. However, only his bodyguards are seen.
He rushes north every day, but Prince Katsuragi never gets off the huge carriage. I wonder if he is hiding his whereabouts, avoiding the eyes and ears, and sneaking alone? "
"Confused!"
Soga Ezo suddenly shouted loudly, his white eyebrows raised, his eyes widened, and his whole body was powerful and powerful. How could he still look like he was old?
"How stupid! Can't you see that this is a well-designed trap?"
"This... child is stupid, please ask your father to clarify his confusion."
Su Wo Ru Lu was scolded for nothing, and his face turned red, so he had to ask in embarrassment.
Soga Ezo's back was straight, and his thin figure exuded a fierce and decisive aura, and he said decisively: "This is all a conspiracy. Prince Katsuragi has never gone north at all, but is hiding in the capital!"
"This...isn't possible? Is it possible that Prince Katsuragi dares to disobey His Majesty's decree?"
Su Woru's copper bell-like eyes widened even more, with a look of disbelief on his face...
Soga Ezo was instantly furious. This son was extremely brave and powerful, but could it be that all his muscles had grown into his brain?
People get better and better as they live more and more, so how come my son becomes more and more stupid as he lives more and more?
Rubbing his forehead, Soga Ezo calmed down, closed his eyes and pondered for a long time, then opened his eyes and said: "When you enter the palace tomorrow, you will lead twenty dead men with you, and you will not be separated even for an inch. After entering the palace, you must not take off your robes.
Sword, keep your eyes open, and if you find something is wrong, evacuate the palace immediately!"
Su Wo Rulu's eyes widened and he shouted: "No way? Do those bastards still dare to assassinate me in the palace?"
Su Wo Rulu snorted, not bothering to answer, his mind was running rapidly, thinking about any possibility and how to deal with any possibility if it happened.
Su Wo thought about it for a long time, and felt that the situation seemed a little bad. Maybe someone was really targeting him, but he still didn't understand: "But if that's the case, if I don't enter the palace at all, wouldn't all their plans fail?"
Since you suspect that someone is plotting to kill you, you can just avoid it, so why rush in?
If this is really the case, and I was clearly aware of the other party's vicious heart but lost my life because of a mistake, wouldn't it be unfair?
"If you don't enter the tiger's den, you won't get the tiger's cubs!"
A stern look appeared on Soga Ezo's face, and he said solemnly: "I just want everyone in the world to see how the royal family of our Soga clan, which we loyally supported, murdered us in the end in order to fight for power.
Soga’s! So it’s certainly dangerous, but compared to the benefits, what’s that?”
Su Wo Rulu is actually not stupid, but his IQ is a little lower than his father who has become a sperm. If you still don't understand this, you are stupid...
"Father, do you mean... to replace him?"
Soga Ezo said calmly: "The royal family is unkind, so don't blame the Soga clan for being unjust... Why would I want to get to this point?"
Suwa Rulu was so excited that she almost jumped up!
Dad, can we just stop being nervous?
If others don’t know, how can I, a son, not know that what you think about day and night is the throne in the Pangai Palace and the supreme imperial power of the Japanese country? It’s just because Prince Shotoku promulgated the Seventeenth
Constitution, the Suga family was tightly bound in the name of benevolence, morality, and righteousness. They did not dare to take the last step, for fear of causing betrayal and alienation. They would become the target of public criticism like a rat crossing the street, and everyone would cry out for beating...
However, now it is the royal family who has personally forced the Suga clan into a desperate situation!
Reverse or not?
If not, then just be an obedient minister and wait for the extermination of the nine tribes and the razing of the nine tribes. The history books will inevitably be filled with dirty water and sewage, and the names of traitors, powerful eunuchs, treacherous people, etc. will be added one after another. In the end,
He was nailed to the pillar of shame in history, reviled by everything, and will be infamy for eternity.
On the contrary, there is still a glimmer of hope. History is written by the victors. As long as they can successfully usurp the throne, it will be because the royal family is jealous of the virtuous and capable, listens to slander, and harms the loyal...
The worst outcome is death, so why not give it a try?
Su Wo Rulu looked excited and said, "Father, don't worry, the child knows how to do it!"
Soga Ezo stood up, went to the window, opened it, and looked at the tall pagoda. His eyes were full of countless emotions. He stood with his hands behind his hands and was speechless for a long time.
He actually wouldn't want to take this step if it wasn't necessary.
He knew that once he raised the flag to rebel, the possibility of success was very high. Even if many feudal states came to Beijing to "King Qin", he was confident that he could lead the Soga clan's tribesmen and dead soldiers to defeat all opponents, secure the throne of the emperor, and open up a new world.
A new chapter for the Soga clan.
Everything is because of the promise made by Tang Ren...
But precisely because of this, Soga Ezo felt a thorn in his heart.
The people of the Tang Dynasty are not good people. To be able to send people to Asukajing to express their wishes at this time, they must have seen that the power struggle in the Japanese court has become fierce. They want to place a bet and take a gamble. If they win
If so, huge benefits will inevitably be obtained.
Originally Soga Ezo would not agree. He was keen on power, but he also loved Japan. How could he be willing to hand over the interests of Japan to the Tang Dynasty?
However, now the royal family is forcing them to a dead end. They must either rebel and save the family, or close their eyes and wait for death...
Thinking of this, Soga Ezo smiled sarcastically.
He wanted to be a loyal minister, but he was pushed into the abyss of eternal destruction by the royal family he was loyal to. Things are unpredictable, but it is really ironic...