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Chapter 38 Persuading to surrender

"You really want to talk about your favors for those Han people?" The Imperial Concubine stared at her beloved son who was kneeling in front of her. ↑

Prince Zhi's idea made her leave before Kyoto fell and did not become Yun Xiao's prisoner. That's why, as the only person outside the royal family, she was elected as the representative of the royal family because the imperial concubine had a good son Prince Li. These generals of the navy were just the subordinates of Prince Li. In their opinion, following the eldest mother was also a manifestation of loyalty.

"Imperial Concubine, you know that Kyoto has fallen. Although Yokosuka is far away in Edo, it is not a paradise. There is not much grain storage in Edo Castle now, so it is necessary to supply the navy and ensure its own food. Including the newly harvested food this year, how long will it take? Is it true that you really want to starve your mother to death and reappear in the world?"

The beloved son said that starving his mother to death was a custom of the natives before the Xu family landed in Japan. During the years of famine, there was not enough food in the field. So the family agreed to expel a most useless family member. This person is often the mother of the family, and the Japanese people call him the starving mother to death.

The expelled members will be carried to the mountains, probably because of guilt. Before leaving home, she will get a big dish dumpling for her last meal. But even this dish dumpling, the expelled mother will often leave it to her youngest son for food.

The low productivity caused such human tragedies to take place in turn, until Xu Fu brought the Qin army and civilians to the land of Japan. They brought the farming technology of the Central Plains, and the grain output increased year by year. Things like starving my mother to death gradually decreased or even disappeared. However, the memories left by such things to the Japanese are indelible, because this story is too tragic and it is no exaggeration to say that it is tragic.

My beloved son used this allusion to hit the imperial concubine. When the army had no food to eat, her old mother would be ruthlessly abandoned because there were many Japanese people in the navy. This is their tradition.

"Beloved son. You want to say that these navy troops will abandon me in the end, right? Alas... I have lived for fifty years and are about to run to sixty. There is nothing else to miss, but you are different. There are many things you can miss, just like the beautiful Masako beside you, and Yi Qingyao who was locked up by the Han people. In fact, these are things outside of your body. If you give up, you can give up.

But there is one thing you can't give up. That's your bloodline. You are the seed of Amaterasu, and noble blood flows in your blood vessels. But your behavior today has defiled that nobleness..."

"You are wrong. The so-called bloodline is all illusory. What happened to Amaterasu? I don't know. Are you still not clear? What you can let go is exactly what I can't let go of is family affection.

I want to take care of my daughter, son and husband. I want them to live until I reach your age. I can still see them living happily. I want to take their children and children to have fun. I want to watch the healthy growth of the descendants and form new families. Continue the noble bloodline in your mouth, although it is not noble at all in my opinion.

This is what I want, and what I will do in the past and in the future. Everyone who blocks my wish to realize is my enemy..."

"Then your enemies should be those Han people, not me!"

"You are right to you, the Han people are our common enemy. But they are too powerful, so powerful that I can't see any hope of victory. The Royal Guards are the strongest soldiers in Japan. Which army can match the Japanese army, whether it is military equipment or training? What is the result?

Nearly 10,000 elite royal guards have become dead souls under the sword. In front of the Han people like tigers and wolves, they are as fragile as chickens. Such a strong Kyoto City was actually knocked down. The Edo where you are is hard to be stronger than Kyoto?"

"Hahaha, Kyoto is dead, but my navy is alive. Kyoto cannot drift around the sea. But my fleet can go out to sea at any time. As long as you sail south for one or two days, there will be islands for people to live in."

"Ha! Imperial Concubine, you are growing up in the deep palace and talking about marching and fighting? There are tens of thousands of people in the waters, and the mouths of these people are bigger than those of the city gates. These mouths have to eat and eat every day, so what do you need to fill them in? What do you rely on? Raiding? How can there be so much food for you to rob? How can you rob? Can you see that the food has not grown, and you have all starved to death!"

"Even if we starve to death, we will not be like you. We will offer our daughter to the Han people to beg for mercy."

"Okay, I won't argue with you. Let the generals make their own decisions. If you say goodbye, I'm going to visit the generals? When you see that, will they follow me or follow you."

"Rareless! This is my place, I have the final say."

The Imperial Concubine finally couldn't help it, and the fragrant bamboo fan in her hand fell on the lacquer table with a "pop". The door behind her suddenly opened. A Japanese man with bamboo armor appeared behind the Imperial Concubine with a bronze short sword in her hand.

Almost at the same time, the sliding door behind Aiko was also opened, and a group of Japanese soldiers holding weapons and wearing bamboo armor stood neatly. Masako screamed in shock, but Aiko's face was calm.

"It's rare that you still remain so calm at this time. Kato Kazumi killed this bitch for me. She is not worthy of being the descendant of Amaterasu. Since she disdains noble bloodline, she will let her blood dry and die."

The imperial concubine's eyes flashed with a devouring light, and she was heartbroken to the royal princess. She decided to kill her beloved son and Masako beside her. For the royal family to get rid of this rebellion, she also eliminated a disaster for herself. Because her words were so inciting, if she had to talk to the generals, most of the generals would be pulled away by her.

The proud imperial concubine smiled, but after waiting for a long time, Kato Kamin did not move at all. The imperial concubine seemed a little panicked, "Kato Kamin, I asked you to kill her. This is an order. From now on, she is no longer a descendant of Amaterasu. I will order you as the official leader."

Kato Katsumi hesitated for a moment, but the sword in his hand was placed on the neck of the Imperial Concubine. With a light touch, the Imperial Concubine's wrinkled neck would be cut open.

"Kato Katsumi, what are you doing? Do you want to rebel too? Amaterasu won't spare you." The Imperial Concubine shouted in horror.

"The Imperial Concubine, save it! Guess why Kato Kamin always supported you? Why did he volunteer to ambush outside the door? Why did I just take my daughter to your death?

Hahaha, Kato Kamin is a member of my husband Yiqingyao. Have you forgotten it?"

"Hmph! Kato Kamin, you once swear to be loyal to my son. Have you forgotten?" The imperial concubine's face suddenly turned pale as snow. She knew that as a native of Japan, Kato Kamin and Ichiyo belong to the same family, and their relatives were quite close. Unexpectedly, if you have any intention of making up for it, you will be put on by the woman in front of you.

Kato Katsumi didn't say anything, but his beloved son was happy. "I have a letter from Prince Li in my hand. This letter is more effective than being a mother. Prince Li has already surrendered, but you are still thinking about resisting."

It turned out that before meeting the Imperial Concubine, my beloved son had sent his trusted retainer to Kato Kazumi to show him.

Kato Kameming is the loyalist of Prince Li. In the letter to Prince Li, he said that as long as he surrenders, he can be pardoned and no matter what happened in the past, he did not pursue anything in the past. That is why Kato Kameming and his beloved son joined forces to control the imperial concubine.

"When you ask someone to take me directly into Edo Castle, I know you have a murderous intention. You are just afraid that I will have the letter from the Prince of Peace in my hand and want to separate me from the navy generals. If I am not prepared, how can I enter this Edo Castle like a dragon and tiger den?

The Imperial Concubine, accept your fate! Japan has ended, and God Amaterasu no longer protects this land. Now the Han people have the final say here. In fact, in the root of it, you and I are considered Han people. It’s amazing that this is just a recognition of the ancestors and return to the ancestors. I advise you to cooperate with me as the Imperial Concubine is in a hurry. Summoning the generals to come and read Prince Li’s letters in public. As for whether to surrender or not, it’s better to let the generals make their own decisions." The beloved son said with confidence.

The development of Edo Castle is much later than that of Kyoto, and the population is not as large as Edo. The land output is indeed limited to supporting the more than 10,000 naval forces. Many naval forces also need to fish and make ends meet while training. For an army that cannot even eat enough, food is the biggest temptation. Not everyone can talk about their spirits when they are hungry, and the imperial concubine will not go hungry.

"What benefits did the Han people promise you so that you can serve them wholeheartedly!" The imperial concubine's face was a little distorted. She didn't understand why the descendants of Amaterasu's descendants were turning out with their elbows.

"Benefits! As I said just now, the benefit I get is to be able to live with my family and live a peaceful and peaceful life. This is the guarantee given to me by the Han marquis. There is no second way to go except to believe me, because if I don't promise my family, I will die. And I will die miserably!"

"If you surrender, what will the Han people deal with me?" The imperial concubine felt that the situation was hopeless and began to affect her future.

"I don't know how the Han people deal with you. This is the right of the Han marquis. However, Prince Li's letter said that as long as he surrendered, Hou Yun, he guaranteed that he would not be killed in vain. Many people surrendered to the capital, and the royal guards were released. Others were pardoned, including Prince Zhi. Hou Yun was very kind and allowed them to live in the palace.

I met them when I came, and my life seemed to be better than before. Prince Li even became a little fatter!"

Aiko told the Imperial Concubine what she saw and heard in Kyoto. It is important to let this old lady get rid of her concerns now. (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, the novel is better, updated and faster!
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