"Your Majesty dared to do it. Now is the time to tell you something." Fang Zhenghua looked at Zheng Zhilong and said mysteriously, "This time, I followed the Royal Navy out. Besides supervising the army, I also have another task to perform. This is the mission His Majesty has entrusted to me, and I haven't told anyone else except you."
After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong suddenly became nervous.
These days, knowing too many secrets is not good news, especially for someone of your status. If you are not careful, you may end up being silenced.
Zheng Zhilong was a little worried.
Well, father-in-law, if it’s not okay, let’s just stop talking about it, okay?
Fang Zhenghua didn't give him the chance and said directly: "This time the Ming Dynasty is attacking Japan. In a sense, they need to find someone who can work for the Ming Dynasty and appoint him as the new Shogun."
After saying that, Fang Zhenghua looked at Zheng Zhilong.
The Ming emperor was very thoughtful about this matter and had developed a very comprehensive plan. Not many people in the General Staff knew about this matter, and Fang Zhenghua was one of them.
Who is the emperor of Japan now?
It was Emperor Meisho, a seven-year-old girl.
According to Ming Dynasty intelligence, the original emperor was Emperor Go-Mizunoo.
Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu actually sent his wet nurse Kasuga no Tsubone to meet the emperor. Since Kasuga no Tsubone had no official position but went to meet the emperor (Kasuga no Tsubone's sworn brother was the imperial court noble Sanjo Nishi Sanejo, and Kasuga no Tsubone's father was Saito Toshimitsu, a subordinate of Akechi Mitsuhide, and her ex-husband was the daimyo Inaba Masashige), the emperor considered it a great shame and humiliation, and felt that the shogunate did not take his authority seriously.
The angry emperor abdicated the throne without warning to his seven-year-old daughter, Princess Okiko, who became Emperor Meisho. This was to prevent the shogunate from wanting to have its own grandson inherit the throne.
The Ming Dynasty's eyes were on Emperor Meisho.
As for Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu, he had to be eliminated. Who would replace him?
This requires Fang Zhenghua to find someone.
The Emperor Meisho of Wa would marry a prince of the Ming Dynasty. One day in the future, their child would become the ruler of Wa.
The new shogunate would distribute land across Japan to new feudal lords. These feudal lords would naturally be those who were willing to submit to the Ming Dynasty and work for it. In addition, there would also be members of the Ming Dynasty's royal family.
Zhu Youxiao would select some young talents from the royal family of the Ming Dynasty and send them to Japan to become the new lords of this land.
There are two benefits to doing this. First, it naturally strengthens control over Japan; second, it can provide a way out for the royal family of the Ming Dynasty - to be enfeoffed outside the country.
Zhu Youxiao believed that many people would be willing to accept it. After all, it was more attractive to go out and become a real lord than to be treated like a pig in the Ming Dynasty.
After a few years, Zhu Youxiao would enthrone the emperor of Japan as the Prince of the Ming Dynasty, with the same status as the ruler of Korea, and Japan would be officially incorporated into the rule of the Ming Dynasty.
After all, Emperor Meisho's descendants have Zhu Youxiao's bloodline, so it is normal for him to have the title of prince.
As for North Korea, if the previous plan doesn't work, this method can also be considered.
In a word, your country is mine, your land is mine, and everything you have is mine.
Fang Zhenghua knew these things, but he couldn't tell Zheng Zhilong.
"Ming needs a shogun who is close to the Ming. We are willing to go to Hirado with you this time because of your relationship. If we can persuade the lord of Hirado to agree, Ming is willing to support him and make him the new shogun."
Fang Zhenghua said with a peaceful smile on his face, "You can also talk to him about this."
"And you, if you accomplish this, you will also become a feudal lord of the Japanese Kingdom. I can't say more, but at least I will give you an island. Think about it yourself."
"And your father-in-law's family can also become a feudal lord, as long as he has made enough contributions."
After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong's face was full of shock.
He didn't expect that the Ming Dynasty actually intended to use such a method.
This is intended to be a long-term occupation!
Originally, he hadn't figured out why the Ming Dynasty was attacking Japan. What benefits would it bring?
It now seems that this is to completely destroy the Japanese country. As for the new shogun, he is just a puppet and has no right to make decisions.
But even if he was a puppet, he was still the Shogun. This was a huge temptation.
Zheng Zhilong looked at Fang Zhenghua and said respectfully, "Thank you for telling me the truth, eunuch. I understand the matter now. I will do my best and will never let you down!"
Nodding, Fang Zhenghua smiled and said, "Do the job well. When it's done, you will definitely get some benefits. Your Majesty is an emperor who clearly distinguishes rewards and punishments. The benefits you will receive will definitely exceed your imagination."
"Thank you, eunuch." Zheng Zhilong said again.
The two then had some detailed conversation.
The fleet advanced very quickly and soon arrived at the outskirts of Hirado Island, where it directly encountered the warships of the Hirado clan.
Looking at the familiar face standing on the opposite warship, Zheng Zhilong quickly said with a smile: "It turns out to be Mr. Matsuo."
Zheng Zhilong did not expect that the person who came would be Matsuo Tsuneto.
This man was a close confidant of the Hirado Island Lord and could be considered a member of his own clan. Given his status, it was impossible for him to be out on patrol. Now he was actually here. Did something happen this morning?
Matsuo Tsuneto had not expected to see Zheng Zhilong here, and his face was full of confusion, but he still said, "It turns out to be Zheng Zhilong. I didn't expect it to be you. What's the matter with your return this time? If I had known it was you, I would have informed your brother."
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