The imperial edict was sent to the Japanese state, which immediately caused an uproar.
Emperor Nihiko convened an emergency council to discuss countermeasures.
Ashikaga Yoshimasa, Sun Changhe and others went to the Council Hall, and other daimyo were also on their way.
"Both of you are my loyal ministers. The Emperor of Ming Dynasty has issued an order. Please come up with a countermeasure as soon as possible!"
Although Emperor Nihiko was ambitious, he was not stupid and knew what Ming's order meant.
This is called etiquette first and then troops. You can issue orders today, and tomorrow your army can go to sea and conquer the Japanese country.
Ashikaga Yoshimasa did not speak, but looked at Sun Changhe aside.
Since the death of Yitiao Jianliang, Sun Changhe naturally took the position of Guan Bai, and vigorously implemented the New Deal, changing the Japanese state to Fusang and Guan Bai to the prime minister, vowing to compete with the Ming Dynasty.
It is said that when a person attains enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. At that time, the Confucian scholars who came across the sea, mainly students from Donglin Academy, entered the Japanese officialdom one after another, and soon crowded out the original officials.
In terms of conspiracy and means, if the Han people claim to be second, no one in the world would dare to claim to be first.
In just over a year, the Japanese country has undergone earth-shaking changes. At this time, the main army of the Ming Dynasty was on an expedition against the Ottomans and had no time to look eastward.
Sun Changhe said slowly and calmly: "Your Majesty, please be patient. Now that our Great Fusang Empire is on equal footing with the Ming Dynasty, even if there are letters exchanged, it should be a dialogue between countries. This order is extremely arrogant, and there is no need to
Pay attention."
When Emperor Nihiko heard this, he couldn't help but frown and said, "That being said, there is still a gap between our Fuso Kingdom and the Ming Dynasty. What should we do if the Ming Dynasty sends troops to conquer?"
Sun Changhe slowly shook his head and said: "The art of war is as follows: when soldiers come, they will be blocked, and when water comes, soil will cover them. Our Fusang Empire is surrounded by the sea. Although the Ming army has strong ships and powerful guns, we only need to avoid their sharp edges and not fight with them on the sea."
"Sir, please clarify!"
"Actually, it's very simple. If the Ming army really attacks, His Majesty can put his troops in the coastal ports and block the attack in sections. No matter how powerful the Ming army's iron-clad ships are, they can't sail to land. Once it turns into a landing battle, their advantage will be
It will disappear.”
Emperor Nihiko hesitated for a long time, looked at Ashikaga Yoshimasa, and asked: "Is this feasible?"
Ashikaga Yoshimasa nodded: "I think it is feasible."
"But, but... isn't there a better way?"
"have!"
Sun Changhe's expression suddenly changed and he said: "There is another way to resolve this war without bloodshed."
Ashikaga Yoshimasa was overjoyed: "Sir, please speak!"
"surrender!"
"ah?"
Emperor Nihiko was dumbfounded again, what kind of solution is this?
Sun Changhe seemed to have anticipated Emperor Nihiko's reaction, so he said: "Your Majesty can issue an edict to abolish the title of emperor and country, and then commit suicide to apologize, so that the Ming army will not attack."
"you……"
Emperor Nihiko was furious and was about to explode when he realized something was wrong.
The reaction of these two people was too calm, as if everything was under their control.
The Ming Dynasty's edict had just been sent to the Japanese country. Did they already know about it?
For some reason, Emperor Nihiko suddenly missed Kaneyoshi Ichijo very much.
Every time something big happens, as long as you have a good idea, you don't need to waste any time and effort, and everything can be handled properly.
Since Sun Changhe came to power, the Japanese country has changed greatly. Ashikaga Yoshimasa's ambitions have continued to expand. All the forces seem to be in harmony, but now they have offended the Ming Dynasty. I thought that the Confucian scholars traveled across the ocean to assist me. Now it seems that this is not the case at all.
thing!
"Let this matter go for now, and we will discuss it later when all the famous people arrive in Beijing."
Emperor Nihiko felt tired. He no longer wanted to be led by Ashikaga Yoshimasa and Sun Changhe. If he wanted to check and balance the two, he could only place his hope on other daimyo.
Unexpectedly, Ashikaga Yoshimasa had no intention of leaving, but said: "Your Majesty, the situation is urgent. I'm afraid we can't wait. Let's make a decision today!"
Emperor Nihiko's face turned sulky and he said, "I told you to wait a moment!"
Sun Changhe said: "Your Majesty, we really can't wait. Otherwise, when the Ming army comes over, everything will be too late."
Emperor Nihiko was furious: "I'm telling you, wait a minute, what do you two noble families mean? Are you planning to rebel?"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Ashikaga Yoshimasa suddenly laughed, and then said: "Your Majesty, do you think anyone will listen to your words?"
"What...what are you going to do?"
"Nothing, I just want to inform Your Majesty to recognize your identity!"
"Okay, it's reversed, it's reversed!"
Emperor Nihiko's face turned red and he shouted: "Here comes someone!"
Two armored guards stepped forward, holding the handles of knives at their waists with murderous intent.
Emperor Nihiko pointed at Ashikaga Yoshimasa and said, "Get it for me!"
Ashikaga Yoshimasa still smiled and said: "Who else in this palace will listen to you now?"
Emperor Nihiko's face turned from red to blue, because the two guards had no intention of taking action.
This is the imperial guard in the palace, his personal bodyguard, but he can no longer command him. You can imagine how bad his situation has become.
"Take it, take it for me!"
No matter how much Emperor Nihiko yelled, the two guards remained motionless, as if they were deaf.
Ashikaga Yoshimasa slowly stood up and said: "Times have changed, and this position no longer belongs to you!"
"You...what did you say?"
"I said, it's time for you to give up your seat!"
"Rebellious ministers and traitors!"
Emperor Nihiko shouted loudly and reached out to pull out the guard's sword.
Ashikaga Yoshimasa winked, and the two guards suddenly took action and pinned Emperor Nihiko to the ground.
"Rebellion, everything is reversed..."
Emperor Nihiko struggled hard and shouted, but to no avail.
Ashikaga Yoshimasa stepped forward and slowly pulled out the saber from the waist of one of the guards. The blade and handle rubbed against each other, making a harsh sound.
"Your era has passed. From now on, the Fuso Empire will rise and become the master of the world!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a cold light flashed across his face.
This knife was clean and neat. Emperor Nihiko did not expect that the other party would attack suddenly. The head had already fallen to the ground. He opened his mouth reluctantly, but no sound came out.
Sun Changhe looked at everything in front of him indifferently, then stood up, knelt down and saluted.
"Congratulations to the new emperor on his accession to the throne!"
In the main hall, everyone knelt down in unison.
"Congratulations to the new emperor on his accession to the throne!"
"Congratulations to the new emperor on his accession to the throne!
Ashikaga Yoshimasa threw away the long sword in his hand and said with a smile: "My lords are safe!"
Immediately afterwards, he looked at Sun Changhe and asked: "I would also like to ask Prime Minister Sun to draft an edict for enthronement. We also need to think about the name of the year."
Sun Changhe pondered for a moment and said: "It is said in the Book of Ministers that "virtue will be enjoyed from generation to generation, as is the style of all nations. It is better to designate the title of the reign as "Xiangde" and ask Your Majesty to decide."
Ashikaga Yoshimasa was very satisfied: "To enjoy virtue from generation to generation, it is the pattern of all nations. Well, it is called enjoying virtue!"