As one of Emperor Gokashiwara's confidants, Minister Sakonoe Toshima Ichiro was in charge of the defense of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. It can be said that Minister Sakonoe commanded most of the military force under Emperor Gokashiwara.
Now, the Wei Dynasty was naturally shocked to see Ashikaga Yoshizhi personally leading his troops into the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
Ashikaga Yoshie glanced at Toshima Ichiro indifferently, with a bit of disdain flashing in his eyes, and waved his hand: "Take it down for me!"
Toshima Ichiro couldn't help but said angrily, "Ashikaga Yoshie, you are so brave!"
It's a pity that Toshima Ichiro can only roar. Facing Ashikaga Yoshie, who was well prepared and came with a large army, Toshima Ichiro could only gather dozens of subordinates.
How could Ichiro Toshima be able to stop the group of subordinates brought by Ashikaga Yoshiue? In just a blink of an eye, all those who stood in front of Ashikaga Yoshiue's men were killed on the spot, including Toyoshima.
Shimaichiro was also tied up.
The gagged Toshima Ichiro glared at Ashikaga Yoshie. If looks could kill, I'm afraid Ashikaga Yoshie had already been killed by Toshima Ichiro's eyes.
Ashikaga Yoshie didn't take Toshima Ichiro seriously at all, but led the people towards the Spring Festival with determination.
The Spring Festival is the residence of Emperor Gokashiwara. It can be said that Emperor Gokashiwara lives here on weekdays. It is definitely the core place of the emperor. Unless summoned by the emperor, outsiders must not trespass.
Even Ashikaga Yoshie, who was the shogun, had never entered the Spring Festival several times, but this time he came without being summoned.
With such a big commotion outside, Emperor Gokashiwara naturally received the news. He thought that Toshima Ichiro could stop or drag Ashikaga Yoshiue for a while to give him time to react.
But before Emperor Gokashiwara could think of a way to deal with it, Ashikaga Yoshizuki led his men in.
With a look of panic on his face, Emperor Gokashiwara looked at Ashikaga Yoshiue and said: "Ashikaga Yoshiue, do you still have me as the emperor in your eyes?"
Ashikaga Yoshie looked at Emperor Gokashiwara with a calm expression. In the astonished gaze of Emperor Gokashiwara, he first saluted Emperor Gokashiwara and then said with a cold expression: "Your Majesty, please come with me, general!"
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Emperor Gokashiwara couldn't help but look puzzled as he looked at Ashikaga Yoshizuki walking towards him. He subconsciously stepped back and said, "You...what exactly do you want!"
It's no wonder that Emperor Gokashiwara reacted like this. The key is that he simply didn't understand the purpose of Ashikaga Yoshie suddenly leading his troops into the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
If Ashikaga Yoshie had come to kill him, the emperor, he would not have given him a good look, let alone said nonsense. He would have already killed him when he saw him.
Ashikaga Yoshie waved his hand, and several samurai from the Ashikaga family strode forward and caught Emperor Gokashiwara in the midst of his angry curses.
After all, Emperor Gokashiwara was the Emperor of Japan. It seemed that Ashikaga Yoshie was not willing to embarrass Emperor Gokashiwara too much, so Emperor Gokashiwara was only escorted by a few samurai and was not on a rope.
His heart dropped a little. Emperor Gokashiwara was at least certain that Ashikaga Yoshie was not trying to kill him. The pushed Emperor Gokashiwara staggered after Ashikaga Yoshie.
Ashikaga Yoshiuki had a cold face, giving the impression that it was like a piece of ice. Emperor Gokashiwara said: "Ashikaga Yoshiuki, what exactly are you going to do? Give me an explanation!"
Glancing at Emperor Gokashiwara indifferently, Ashikaga Yoshie said nothing, but just ordered his men to take Emperor Gokashiwara with him.
Emperor Gokashiwara found that no matter how he asked, Ashikaga Yoshie had no intention of explaining to him, so he kept his mouth shut. After all, he kept asking questions, and Ashikaga Yoshie ignored him at all. It seemed that he
It seems very silly.
Outside Kyoto.
The city of Kyoto was surrounded by soldiers and horses of the Ming Dynasty. As the soldiers dispersed, several figures appeared on horses not far from the city wall. Aren't they Chu Yi, Lu Dazhu and others?
Looking at the several-foot tall Kyoto City, Lu Dazhu and others showed a bit of disappointment on their faces.
Kyoto City is almost equivalent to the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and its status in Japan is that of the capital of a country.
Such a city is actually equivalent to the size of some important cities in the Ming Dynasty. Although the city is not too small, compared with the size of the capital of a country, it is far behind.
Not to mention it is comparable to the capital city, even it is far worse than Nanjing City.
Looking at this big city, Lu Dazhu and other generals had a bit of excitement on their faces.
This is the capital of a country. As long as Kyoto City is captured, the significance is extraordinary. Not to mention that Japan will be destroyed from now on, at least we can avoid future worries. We no longer have to worry about someone ascending in the name of the emperor to unite the four great names.
Lu Dazhu looked at Kyoto City excitedly, and subconsciously said to Chu Yi: "Your Highness, I will lead the army to attack the city!"
The other generals all rolled their eyes when they heard this. Generals such as Yu Dayou naturally complained in their hearts. They didn't know whether it was their luck or misfortune to meet such a deputy commander, and they always wanted to compete with them for credit.
Chu Yi smiled slightly and his eyes fell on Master Zhengru beside him.
Since Master Zhengru chose to surrender to Chu Yi, Master Zhengru can be said to be very loyal. Along the way, all the generals of the Ten Kingdoms of Kinki who wanted to resist the Ming Dynasty's troops were personally killed by Master Zhengru.
Before the two armies.
Master Zheng Ru is an innate-level existence and is regarded as a powerful person like a god. When Master Zheng Ru takes action regardless of his identity, there are probably no more than two people in Japan who can stop Master Zheng Ru from attacking and killing him.
At this moment, Chu Yi's eyes fell on Master Zheng Ru. He clasped his hands and said to Chu Yi with a low eyebrow: "I am willing to go on behalf of Your Highness and persuade the shogunate to open the city gate and surrender."
If he can avoid attacking the city, Chu Yi naturally does not want to attack the city. After all, there are tens of thousands of defenders in Kyoto. Once a war breaks out, the party attacking the city will definitely pay a heavy price.
From Chu Yi's point of view, the fall of Kyoto was imminent. If possible, he would naturally not want to see a group of soldiers die because of the attack on the city.
It proves that the Master has a distinguished status, and if he can persuade the shogun or the emperor, he may not be able to make Kyoto fall without a fight.
Chu Yi nodded slightly and said: "In this case, there will be someone who has worked as a master!"
Master Zheng Ru entered Kyoto City easily. After all, a mere city wall could not stop a strong man like Master Zheng Ru.
After entering Kyoto City, Mr. Zhengyushi naturally went straight to the Shogun's Mansion. However, when Mr. Shogun entered the Shogun's Mansion, he found that Ashikaga Yoshie was not in the Shogun's Mansion. According to the words of those who stayed behind at the Shogun's Mansion, it seemed that
Ashikaga Yoshie took people to the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
After leaving the shogun's residence, Shojo-sama rushed towards the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Before he could reach the Kyoto Imperial Palace, he saw Ashikaga Yoshiue and Emperor Gokashiwara surrounded by a group of soldiers from a distance.
Especially when he saw Emperor Gokashiwara, I was stunned for a moment. Looking at this situation, could it be said that Emperor Gokashiwara and Ashikaga Yoshie had reached an agreement on facing an opponent like Ming Dynasty?
Such thoughts flashed through my mind, and I realized that the master's figure was erratic. Every step he took was a few feet away, and he soon appeared in the sight of Ashikaga Yoshizuki and others.
The Supreme Being was a great and eminent monk in Japan. He was even invited by the Emperor to go to the Imperial Palace in Kyoto to give lectures to the Emperor. He was also a guest of Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiue. Therefore, both Ashikaga Yoshiue and Emperor Gokashiwara had great respect for the Supreme Being.
Not unfamiliar.
"The proof is like the master!"
With a slight frown on his brows, Ashikaga Yoshihiko whispered in his mouth, and with a focused look, he saw Ashikaga Yoshihike walking towards the Master to greet him.
But at this time, a figure followed Ashikaga Yoshie, and it turned out to be Kudo Unsai.
Although Kudo Unsai is not an innate-level strongman, his strength is not bad. If we unite the samurai of the Ashikaga family, it may be difficult to kill the master of the card, but there is nothing to hold the master of the card.
questionable.
The Master put his hands together, stepped forward, and saluted Ashikaga Yoshie and Emperor Gokashiwara, who seemed to be obviously being coerced, and said: "The poor monk has met the general and the emperor!"
Compared to Ashikaga Yoshitoshi's calmness, Emperor Gokashiwara's reaction was quite big. Emperor Gokashiwara could only be heard saying loudly to Master Zhengyoshi: "Master Zhengyoshi, this emperor heard that the Master actually defected to the Ming Dynasty. This matter
Can you take it seriously?"
Master Zhengru nodded calmly and said: "The poor monk came here on the order of King Wu Chu Yi to persuade the two of them to stop fighting, open the city gates, and welcome tomorrow's soldiers to enter the city!"
"Be bold!"
To be honest, the name of Mr. Shojo is really very important in the Kinki area. Even Emperor Gokashiwara respects him very much. Therefore, even if Emperor Gokashiwara heard the news of Mr. Shojo’s surrender, he would not
I was willing to believe it, but now after hearing the words of the Master, Emperor Gokashiwara looked at the Master as if he were a stranger.
However, Emperor Gokashiwara's reaction did not take it to heart. Instead, he looked at Ashikaga Yoshiue.
As for the situation in Kyoto, Master Zhengdu knew clearly. Just looking at the emperor's clothes that were under duress, he knew that Kyoto was still in the hands of the shogunate Ashikaga Yoshie. Therefore, Master Zhengdu proclaimed the Buddha's name to Ashikaga Yoshiue:
“I wonder what the general’s intention is?”
Ashikaga Yoshizhi's eyes narrowed, he took a deep breath and looked at Master Zhengyu and said solemnly: "So what if I surrender? So what if I don't surrender?"
Emperor Gokashiwara on the side couldn't help but change his expression after hearing Ashikaga Yoshiuki's words. He looked at Ashikaga Yoshiuki almost in disbelief and shouted: "Ashikaga Yoshiuki, you..."
