Chapter 11 Ryukyu Province (VI)

Huashan Jiugao did not expect that the second defensive front he had carefully arranged was smashed into pieces by a round of artillery from the Ming Dynasty. However, he heard the bad news again. The King of Ryukyu ordered the detention of Ju Yin and stabbed him in the back. He suffered heavy losses in an instant. Under the attack from inside and outside, he was soon defeated like a mountain.

Huashan Jiugao is a very tough person and has a bit of strategy. However, his son Huashan Yoshino is an embroidered pillow, a playboy who only knows how to think with his lower body, but he loves this son very much. The front is dangerous. Huashan Yoshino naturally stayed behind and was captured by Weng Shengdong in one fell swoop.

At the end of the road, Huashan Jiugao was left with hundreds of people, and his son fell into the hands of his opponent, so he had to surrender.

At this point, from the reign to the end, within less than a month, Ryukyu was completely controlled by the Ming Dynasty. When the news reached Beijing, Zhu Yinglong immediately issued an order to commend all the soldiers and generals who participated in the war, and were full of gratitude and injuries.

The King of Ryukyu led hundreds of people from the Ryukyu monarchs and ministers to guard the Limen Gate to welcome Hong Chengchou's army into the city.

The Shulimen Gate is a symbol of Ryukyu. It was built in 1528. There is a plaque with the words "The Shulimen Gate" hanging in the middle of the roof. This means "The Shulimen Gate is the Shulimen Gate" and represents the spirit, civilization, and demeanor of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It is the origin of the name of the Shulimen Gate.

King Shangfeng came in dressing, looking beautiful and elegant, but his demeanor was a handsome man.

"The little king of Ryukyu Shangfeng has seen General Hong of the Heavenly Dynasty!" Although the king of Ryukyu was a little unhappy when he saw Hong Chengchou wearing sky blue military uniform, he had to lower his head, go up first, bow to meet him, and bow to pay homage.

"King Shangfeng is so polite. It's too sudden in the future, which scares King Shangfeng." Hong Chengchou smiled and said politely. Since he was under the ritual guard, as the commander-in-chief of the Celestial Navy, who is a country of etiquette, cannot lose his etiquette and make people laugh at him. If it is passed into the emperor's ears, it will be even more unsightly.

King Shangfeng said, "I dare not."

"Before leaving, the emperor told me that His Highness Shangfeng was a virtuous person. He endured humiliation and was responsible for governing the people of Ryukyu. He also tried his best and worked hard to convince the generals." Hong Chengchou praised him for a moment.

"What the emperor really said?" Shangfeng Wang Dun felt that his waist was quite straight and he became confident.

"How dare I make up for what the emperor said?" Hong Chengchou said with a solemn expression.

"Little Wang Menglang is gone, you shouldn't question the general." King Shangfeng said hurriedly.

"It doesn't matter, this is human nature!" Hong Chengchou smiled and said, and the two of them got closer.

"After the Japanese riots in the Renchen, the imperial court used troops every year, and its national strength declined. He did not fulfill his responsibilities as a sect leader for you, the vassal states that depended on the imperial court. The emperor felt very guilty and told me that I would like to say sorry to you and all the people of Ryukyu!" Hong Chengchou bowed seriously.

"Oh, the priest is so kind!" King Shangfeng said in surprise.

"But now your Highness Shangfeng doesn't need to worry. The emperor has made up his mind to fulfill his responsibilities as the sect leader and unify these subordinate vassal states into the court's national defense. Your safety will be the court in the future. Local princes such as Satsumashimazu will no longer bully you!" Hong Chengchou said solemnly.

"This—" King Shangfeng was stunned for a moment. The Ming Dynasty was not in good intention this time. I am afraid that it was really hit by Zijin Doctor Cai Jian. He refused the wolf at the front door and welcomed the tiger at the back door. Is the Ming Dynasty a tiger? It was a giant dragon!

In the absence of his mind, King Shangfeng staggered and almost fell down. However, Hong Chengchou had already watched his reaction, reached out to help him quietly and said, "Be careful, Your Highness, King Shangfeng, you have told me that you must invite Your Highness to Beijing City to stay for a few days, so that you can have a face-to-face conversation."

This time, the excitement was even greater. King Shangfeng felt that his feet were floating and almost fell to the ground. He really wanted to go to Beijing. I am afraid that he would never set foot on the land of Ryukyu again in this life.

What caught my eye was Hong Chengchou's sincere smile. It was so hateful. He did it on purpose, King Shangfeng thought to himself.

"The emperor means that Xiao Wang Ming feels that he is within five, but Xiao Wang is used to being in a vulgar place, and he is afraid he can't live a life like a bunch of flowers." King Shangfeng organized the words and said.

Hong Chengchou sneered in his heart, so what if you don’t agree? I’m afraid you won’t dare to disagree at that time, so he said, “I heard that His Highness Shangfeng has lived in Edo City for two years. Where is the best place to live?"

King Shangfeng blushed, knowing that Hong Chengchou was mocking him for the days when he was under house arrest. He could live in Edo in Japan, and the capital of the Celestial Empire, Beijing, could not be reversed. What is the reason?

"General Hong, is it really for Satsuma Shimazu, the king's army to lead me to Ryukyu this time?" King Shangfeng asked questioningly.

"Half." Hong Chengchou said.

"What do you mean?" King Shangfeng was not surprised. Ruo Hong Chengchou was surprised when he said it was him.

"Last year, His Highness Shangfeng sent envoys to Beijing to meet the emperor. The emperor was very happy and asked how the situation of Ryukyu was. When he heard that the Ryukyu King was like a puppet, he was very angry, so he made a request to garrison Ryukyu. In fact, the emperor wanted to use an excuse to drive away Satsuma Shimazu for the people of Ryukyu. Now he has completed half of the emperor's instructions, but..." Hong Chengchou said something ordinary, but he seemed to be embarrassed.

"But what? General Hong please tell me, but if you have something to do, Xiao Wang will obey the order!" King Shangfeng said a little impatiently.

Hong Chengchou laughed secretly. Shang Feng's scheming was too shallow. He said this just a few words. Isn't this accusation for people to make trouble?

"But although I have driven away Satsuma Shimazu, I have even taken back the five islands in the north for you, Your Highness." Hong Chengchou lowered his voice and said.

"The five northern islands have been taken back!" King Shangfeng spoke out in surprise.

"This time the king's troops divided into two groups, one way north to recover the five northern islands, and one way to the other is the general who landed from Naha and wiped out the power of Satsuma Shimazu in the Ryukyu Kingdom in one fell swoop!" Hong Chengchou smiled slightly and explained.

"General Hong, the five northern islands?" King Shangfeng was a little excited. No king did not expect him to be able to defend the territory left by his ancestors. When he heard that the five northern islands were taken back, he was a little confused.

"Don't worry, your highness, these are still Ryukyu land." Hong Chengchou seemed to have given King Shangfeng a reassurance.

"Thank you, General Hong!" King Shangfeng said gratefully.

"No thanks, but this time Satsuma Shimazu is defeated, I may not give up. If it is launching troops, how will His Highness resist? Now His Highness seems to have completely broken with Satsuma Shimazu!" Hong Chengchou said calmly.

King Shangfeng was neither stupid nor stupid, so he calmed down immediately. Ryukyu made this knife behind Kazuo Katao. Although it seemed that Hong Chengchou was deliberately instructed, it actually marked the breakup between Ryukyu and Satsumashimazu. If the Ming army withdrew from Ryukyu, Ryukyu might have to bear the anger of Satsumashimazu. Not to mention the country was destroyed, the family would be destroyed. Almost 4,000 private soldiers of the Shimazu family died in Ryukyu, and more than a thousand prisoners were still there.

"The little king is stupid, please give General Hong the advice." King Shangfeng did not want to be pinched by someone's nose. Hong Chengchou said it himself and asked him to take the initiative to propose it, which was a different matter, and the responsibilities and obligations that need to be borne are also different.

At this time, it was impossible for King Shangfeng to stop the Ming Dynasty from garrisoning in Ryukyu. What he could do was to take the initiative in this garrisoning negotiation so that he could make more profits for Ryukyu and for himself.

Hong Chengchou smiled. How could he not see the little thoughts in King Shangfeng's heart, and said: "Your Highness should know that Ryukyu has been a Chinese lineage since ancient times. Although it is alone overseas and has formed a country, the blood and family affection cannot be cut off. Today, the emperor is a virtuous wise ruler. He has made a vow to retrieve all the Chinese lineages left behind in his lifetime, recognize his ancestors and build a brilliant Great China!"

"The Lord actually has this ambition?" King Shangfeng's heart beat wildly and exclaimed in surprise.

"Did your Highness think you are going to cheat on your Highness?" Hong Chengchou said in a slightly unhappy tone.

"Xiao Wang doesn't, Xiao Wang doesn't dare." King Shangfeng said hurriedly.

I clearly tell you that the incorporation of Ryukyu into the Ming Dynasty has been confirmed and cannot be changed. However, Ryukyu is the first, but not the last, I just don’t know who will be the next one?

Ju Yin's Prime Minister's Mansion became Hong Chengchou's temporary official residence in Shuri City, and Song Xiance also lived in. That night, King Shangfeng of Ryukyu held a banquet in the palace to invite Hong Chengchou, Song Xiance and others.

After drinking a little, Hong Chengchou returned to his temporary residence from the banquet. In order to please him, King Shangfeng rewarded all the beautiful girls Juyin raised in the mansion to Hong Chengchou and Song Xiance, and at the same time captured all the Japanese geisha in Ryukyu and sent them to the Ming army camp.

But these Kings Shangfeng did not tell Hong Chengchou in person, but did it quietly.

"Who are you? Where did you come from?" Hong Chengchou roared, suffocating all the girls.

"Damn!" Hong Chengchou couldn't help but curse in his heart. King Shangfeng was giving him a beauty trick.

"Get out, get out of here!" After Hong Chengchou drove away all the girls, he was about to find Song Xiance, but he saw Song Xiance being surrounded by a group of girls, his clothes being torn into pieces and in a mess.

Seeing Song Xiance's appearance, Hong Chengchou laughed loudly.

When Song Xiance heard Hong Chengchou's laughter, he couldn't tell the direction clearly and said angrily: "Why are you laughing at? You're just here to help!"

Hong Chengchou stopped laughing and drove away all the girls surrounding Song Xiance one by one, saying, "How about it, such a beautiful and charming girl is around you, aren't you still moved?"

"You are not worse than me. This guy Shang Feng is making trouble for us. Hehe, I really didn't expect that this little Ryukyu had so many beautiful beauties." Song Xiance cursed.

"These are all collected by the Prime Minister Ju Yin. King Shangfeng just gave these people to us with the flowers and the Prime Minister's Mansion!" Hong Chengchou said with a smile.

"Ju Yin, that Japanese monk?" Song Xiance said in surprise, "His grandma, this is a flower monk!"

"Who said it was not?" Hong Chengchou agreed.

As he was talking, Chen Guang rushed in with a dirt look on his face and said, "Don't be lucky!"

It was another beauty trick! Hong Chengchou and Song Xiance looked at each other and saw these five words in each other's eyes.

It seems that King Shangfeng is doing everything he wants!

"All have returned?" King Shangfeng finally got a stable sleep, which made people wake up again.

"The king, all of them have been returned, and there are not many." The official in charge said with a bitter face.

If you don’t want wealth and beauties look down on you, what should you do if the Lone King is? Do you really have to give up your ancestors’ foundation and become a wealthy and peaceful man?

After ten days, Satsuma Shimazu received news of the loss of Ryukyu. The three dukes of Shimazu were furious and were about to send troops to conquer, but they did not expect Tokugawa Ieguang to order Satsumaban to restrain themselves. The opponent was not the vulnerable Ryukyu, but the elite Ming army. If they attacked rashly, they would probably return in a crushing defeat. In fact, if Satsuma Shimazu did not come, as long as he came, he would be hit by a devastating blow to the First Detachment of the Navy East China Sea Fleet, which was led by Chen Guang.

The Tokugawa shogunate filed a serious protest to the Ming court, and even threatened to cut off the trade relations between the two sides. However, he was left by Zhu Yinglong with the thunder and raindrops. The relationship between Satsuma Shimazu and Tokugawa shogunate was not very harmonious. The Tokugawa shogunate does not need Ryukyu's transit to trade with the Ming Dynasty. The status of Ryukyu was naturally greatly reduced and became an indispensable place. Although it was a pity to abandon it, it was not yet in the situation of fighting against the Ming Dynasty. Among them, the Tokugawa shogunate also seized most of the interests in Syukyu.
Chapter completed!