Chapter 450: Rebellion
Many Japanese people had flocked to the port with their families, and the crowds were crowded. At the side of the ship, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi's forehead was covered with cold sweat. Seeing the Japanese people happily boarding the ship and waved to their relatives and friends on the shore, he understood that he had gone further and further on the road of the puppet. Once these happy people found out that they were deceived, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi would be hated by many people. Now he could only hold the Ming Dynasty's thighs tighter to continue to preserve his status and life.
"The ones who board the ship need to be fast. They will set sail in half an hour. Those who are late will have to wait for next month." Someone urged at the dock, and the crowds surged faster.
Yang Rang smiled. According to this trend, it would be fine to carry more than 100,000 people at a time. Anyway, he would just stuff the bottom of the ship and the deck. As for food, it didn't take too much. He could barely starve them to death. According to this trend, the entire Japanese island could be cleared in one year. In addition to the Ming Dynasty warships, Yang Rang also collected some merchant ships and Edo Castle ships.
Nine out of ten rooms in the entire Edo Castle are empty. The temptation of the great god Amaterasu is too great for the Japanese. Who doesn’t want to go to the Kingdom of God? I heard that there is gold everywhere and food everywhere. As long as you get there, you will not only have no worries about food and clothing, but also live forever.
A guard boarded the deck of the giant ship, walked carefully to Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, and whispered a few words in his ear. Tokugawa Tsunayoshi exclaimed, his brows frowned, and said to Yang Rang, who was holding the side of the ship on the other side: "Governor General, Echigo Daime Uesugi Takenobu has rebelled, and joined forces with Iwa, and the two great masters of Muro combined 30,000 troops and are attacking Shinnon Castle."
Yang Rang curled his lips dismissively: "It's just right. I am worried that no one will come forward to kill us."
Echigo country belongs to Hokurikudo. One of the Echigo countries during the Warring States Period in Japan, the three-country countries (Echigo, Middle, and Back) of Emperor Tianmu. In the second year of Dabao, the four counties of Neck Castle, Gu Zhi, Uma, and Puyuan were classified as Echigo China; and in the first year of Tong, it was divided into Echigo and Idea.
The most famous Echizen was the Echizen cavalry, which was very famous on the Japanese islands. Wherever the cavalry passed, they often could defeat them before they could fight against the enemy. The Echizen Daimei Uesugi family was once the most loyal ally of Tokugawa Ieyasugi, so the land was the richest. During the century of the Tokugawa family's rule, the Uesugi family has always regarded themselves as the most loyal daimyo, Tokugawa. This time, Uesugi Bu Nobunaga rebelled, which shows how far Tokugawa Tsunayoshi was betrayed by his relatives.
Tokugawa Tsunayoshi's face was pale. He really couldn't imagine that Uesugi Takenobu would rebel, but what he said now is meaningless. The rebellion must be eliminated, otherwise the major names will sooner or later, and by that time, the situation will be even more uncontrollable.
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Kasugayama Castle is the residence of Echigo Daming. The building site is located on the top of Kasugayama Mountain. It is very easy to defend and difficult to attack. At this moment, in the Daming Mansion, three Daming in gorgeous clothes, each kneeling in three corners. The expression is solemn. They each look at each other and haven't spoken for a long time.
The first place to speak was Takenobu Uesugi: "Ishikawa, Dabaoji Lord. Now that Shinnon Castle cannot be captured for a long time, what are the plans of the two masters?"
Ishikawa and Dabaoji are Izuki and Austrian daimyo respectively.
Izuki is a country in the western northeastern region of Toyama. The Nasu volcano and Ouyu Mountains in the east separate it from Ouzhou. It is adjacent to the Sea of Japan to the west. It borders the Light Region of Muoyuzu in the north. It borders the Shinda region in the south. It borders the Echigo region in the southwest. It borders the Yokogawa, the Yokogawa, and the Sunshine River in the southwest. It has rivers such as Yokogawa, the Yokogawa, and the Sunshine River. It is injected into the Sea of Japan in the mountains of Izuki. These basins have plains such as Nude, Akita, Honjo, and Shonei, and formed basins such as Yokotze, Shinjo, and Yamagata. In this way, there are high-rise mountain forests and plains. Therefore, the agricultural and forestry industry is extremely productive and known as the Japanese island granary.
The country of Muro is located in the northeast of Japan Island. It is collectively called Ouwa. The two are very closely connected. This time, Echigo Daming Uesugi Takenobu was the first to invade the incident. Then Muro and Ouwa and Ouwa also responded one after another. They pointed out that the Tokugawa family abolished the Emperor and lied that they were accused of Amaterasuji.
If you say ordinary ronin, merchant, and farmer believe that Tokugawa Tsuna Yoshitomi is rumored because of respect for the great god of Amaterasu. It is better to say that you yearn for the kingdom of God. Because of the oppression of the landlords and the daimyo, all classes must not be able to eat or be discriminated against and get rid of the current dilemma. Going to the legendary kingdom of God is extremely attractive to them.
But this is not the case for Daming. Many people understand that the so-called kingdom of God is simply a fictitious one. Even if the kingdom of God appears, they are unwilling to migrate. After all, they still have enough land now, raising thousands of warriors and hundreds of servants to serve them. The kingdom of God has no attraction to them. Tokugawa Tsunayoshi suffered many dissatisfaction with Daming when he abolished the emperor. This time, the messenger of the Tokugawa family spread the news about the kingdom of God.
The fiefdom of Ming Dynasty made many daimyos begin to explode. They were afraid of the Ming Dynasty behind Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, so they had to wait and see and wait for the development of the situation.
The Uesugi family has always regarded themselves as loyal to the Tokugawa shogunate. During many turmoils, Echigo-ku was firmly on the side of the shogunate. However, since Tokugawa Tsunayoshi ascended the throne, the situation began to change. First, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi abolished the emperor, and Uesugi Takeshi was extremely indignant after hearing the news. Then Tokugawa personally led his army to North Korea. A total of 50,000 soldiers and samurai boarded the expedition warships with Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. Due to the long-term war, the war food and wages needed by Tokugawa Tsunayoshi were naturally distributed to various names. Daming was divided into three types, one was Daming, a foreigner who was entrenched in Kyushu and the four countries. They had launched a rebellion earlier and had been conquered by the Ming army. These Daming fiefs also became vassals of the Ming generals. Tokugawa Tsunayoshi naturally did not dare to extend his hand to the Ming general's pocket.
In addition, there are Daming Mings of the vassals. Daming Mings of the vassals of the Tokugawa family who are related to blood. In other words, these damings are either Tokugawa Tsunayoshi's uncle or cousin, but the backbone of the Tokugawa family. Among the 50,000 soldiers of Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, except for some of them who are their own direct lineage, the rest are the soldiers provided by Daming Mings of the Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. Tsunayoshi Tokugawa naturally felt embarrassed to ask these uncles and cousins for money.
Then there is still the Maudai Daming left. These people were once retainers of the Tokugawa family, and made great achievements in the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate, and thus gained vast vassal states and supreme power. Most of the military expenditure of Tokugawa Ieyasu was to extend his hand to these people. Uesugi Takenobu was the representative of Maudai Daming. In the past two years, although Tokugawa Tsunayoshi was far away in North Korea, the tax on Echigo Kingdom has increased by more than five times. Almost all the taxes deprived by Uesugi Takenobu from the vassal states fell into Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, which made Uesugi Tsunayoshi even more dissatisfied.
Now Tokugawa Tsunayoshi has created another kingdom of gods, and finally ignited the anger of Uesugi Takenobu. The relationship between the shogunate and Daming is interdependent. Everyone has to eat with this bowl, but Tokugawa Tsunayoshi is too bad. What a bullshit kingdom of gods. Once Daming leaves his fiefdom, it will be useless wherever he goes. The vassal is the lifeblood of Daming. If Tokugawa Tsunayoshi cuts off people's retreat, then everyone will be fine.
The messenger of Tokugawa had just arrived at Kasugayama Castle and explained his purpose. He was immediately cut off his head by Takenobu Uesugi and announced his rebellion. Then, Izuki and the two vassals responded, gathering 30,000 troops to fight south. Their first target was Shinnobu Castle. The Daimyo of the Shinnobu was a relative minister, and was the clan of Tokugawa Tsukiyoshi. Naturally, he was on the side of Tokugawa Tsukiyoshi. Therefore, he immediately recruited samurai and gathered 7,000 people to resist. Because Shinnobu Castle was strong in the city, and the main force of the rebels was mainly Echigo cavalry, and they might have an advantage in the field, but if they attacked the city, they would fall below. After fighting for several days, the morale of the rebels suddenly dropped. Seeing that the situation was not good, Uesugi Takenobu had to withdraw his troops and prepare to deal with Tokugawa Tsukiyoshi's attack.
Ishikawa and Dabao Temple two daimyos smiled bitterly. After Uesugi Takeno's advice, he looked at each other silently. After a long time, Ishikawa said: "One of the three feudal names in the Universal Daimyo, our Three Feudatories are the strongest. Tokugawa Tsunayoshi abolished the Emperor and mobilized many people, which has already caused resentment from the heavens and the people. As long as we can defend our vassal territory, the Universal Daimyos in various places will respond. Uesugi don't have to worry."
Uesugi Takeno's face looked a little better: "Yes, as long as we are invincible, sooner or later, more daimyos will stand up to resist the tyranny." Uesugi Takeno paused here: "I'm not afraid of Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. The most difficult thing is the Ming Dynasty behind him. Do you see if we send envoys to contact the Ming Dynasty and strive to keep the Ming Dynasty neutral?"
This proposal is naturally good. Ishikawa and Dabaoji agree very much. In fact, what they really worry about is the attitude of the Ming Dynasty. Tokugawa Tsunayoshi is not scary. As long as the Ming Dynasty is willing to abide by neutrality, more Uday Daming will stand out and stand on their side. After all, Uday Daming's dissatisfaction with the Tokugawa family has reached its peak. The reason why some people are enduring it is because the Ming Dynasty has always stood on Tokugawa Tsunayoshi's side.
Chapter completed!