Bright Spring

Ashikaga Yoshichi thought for a while, and said: "I ordered Anyun Fayan to take the guards of the Muromachi Hall to Nambakyo to meet the 'envoy of peace'."

An Yun Fayan is Yichi's uncle, and asked him to meet the envoy

It can not only guarantee the safety of the envoy Liu Ming, but also get in touch with Liu Ming first, and understand the attitude of the Ming Dynasty...

A few days later, An Yunfayan hurried back to Kyoto, and went to the Sanjo mansion to meet Yichi alone.

The meeting place was in a closed tea room.

Fayan reported: "Ming's peace negotiation conditions are almost the same as those stated in the last letter. However, on the issue of protecting the 'Emperor', the envoys of the Ming Kingdom made concessions and allowed our country to retain the name of the Emperor in Japan.

Liu Ming threatened our country. If we act recklessly again, the Ming army will wipe out "Luoyang" by land and water.They seem to have some understanding of the situation in our country, and mentioning the move of the Muromachi Hall to the Kanto will definitely arouse the rebellion of the Kamakura government.At that time, His Highness Muromachi will be in the dilemma of being attacked from both sides.

The shogunate that ruled Japan will be completely collapsed, and the Japanese parliaments will fall into a situation of fragmentation and separatism.The lord agrees to negotiate a peace, which is for the long-term consideration of the overall situation. It has contributed to Japan, and future generations should praise it. "

After hearing this, Ashikaga Yoshichi said, "This man is both soft and hard, and he has a three-inch tongue."

At this time, the wooden door unexpectedly remembered two knocks on the door, Ashikaga Yoshichi immediately frowned.He was having a secret conversation with his confidant, how could anyone disturb him at such a time?

After the wooden door was pulled open, a servant knelt outside the door, prostrated himself and said, "My lord, the governors of Siba, Hosokawa, Akamatsu, and Uesugi are begging to see you."

Ashikaga Yoshichi suddenly realized, no wonder the servant would come to disturb the lord regardless of annoying the lord.These four people are the most powerful people in the Muromachi Temple below the Great General Zheng Yi, and no one dares to neglect them.

Yi Chi said: "Bring them here to meet."

The servant bowed again and said, "Yes."

An Yun Fayan said: "The lower officials avoid first."

Yi Chi said, "There is a house next door."

After waiting for a while, the four generals arrived together.Among them, Shiba and Hosokawa are the defeated generals in the battle against the Ming invaders, but they are not only the family in charge of the Muromachi Temple, but also powerful guardians of the daimyo; the emperor above and the generals of Zhengyi are unlikely to pursue them guilt.

After the group knelt down and bowed, Shiba Yoshishige asked, "Your Majesty, I heard that the envoy of the Ming Kingdom has gone to Luo?"

Yoshichi said: "Yes. They made concessions to the Emperor's issue on the basis of the original conditions."

Uesugi leaned forward and said: "Ming invaders marched into 'Luoyang', and our army may not be able to defend it. I am deeply trusted by the general and lead the Kanto region, but after the Muromachi Hall moves to the east, I may not be able to restrain the public. Be cautious about this matter."

Yizhi was noncommittal. If he had a choice, he would have made a decision long ago, so he wouldn't wait until now.

Hosokawa bowed and said: "Luyuanin Tenzan Moriyoshi (former general Yoshimitsu) once handed over the position of the general who conquered the barbarians to the general (Yoshichi), and retreated behind the screen to take charge of the Muromachiden.

This matter cannot be avoided.The next strategy is that the general first agreed to the request of the Ming people and was granted the title of king of Japan; then he resigned as the general who conquered the barbarians and gave way to Master Yoshimoto (brother Ashikaga Yoshinaka).Or it can resolve the crisis at this time. "

When Ashikaga Yoshichi heard this, he was a little tempted.

The current situation has extinguished his previous ambitions, and making things easier has become a luxury wish.At this time, there was a glimmer of life, and he inevitably had a kind of fluke expectation.If Yoshimoto can succeed the general who conquered the barbarians, Ashikaga Yoshichi is willing to take down the heavy responsibility and surrender safely.

But can things really be that easy?Ashikaga Yoshichi was inevitably a little skeptical and preoccupied.

He didn't refuse immediately, he was really unwilling to confront the four people in front of him.

In the past, it would have been Shiba and the others who should have been fearful and defensive; but now the offensive and defensive positions have changed.Japan is a place where power is emphasized. Due to the loss of prestige of Ashikaga Yoshichi, the forces that can be mobilized are currently reduced. In a blink of an eye, it is no longer possible to form an advantage over these powerful guards.

Ashikaga Yoshichi said: "I am fully aware of your kindness. But the matter is very important. I have to think about it for a few days. You just wait and wait for the news."

The four bowed after hearing this, stood up and backed away.Ashikaga Yoshichi also knelt on the upper seat and saluted them.

After a while, An Yun Fayan, who was listening next door, returned to the tea room.An Yun Fayan said: "Why didn't my lord agree to their suggestion?"

Anyun Hogan is the uncle of two brothers Ashikaga Yoshichi and Yoshimoto; for Anyun Hoyan, it is a very good situation for the two Ashikaga brothers to be in power, and the difference is not very big.

Ashikaga Yoshichi glanced at his uncle, as if repeating the excuse just now: "I have to think about it for a few days, you just wait for the news."

After hearing this, An Yun Fayan also bowed and left the place.

The tea room suddenly became deserted, and Ashikaga Yoshimochi picked up the tea bowl in front of him.Among the guests who came just now, none of them were interested in drinking tea.The tea was already cold, Ashikaga Yoshichi held it in his hand and twirled it half a circle before taking a sip.

Chapter 821 Peace Treaty

Muromachiden finally agreed to the peace agreement.The two sides decided to sign the treaty in the Yamashiro country in the "Kinai" area and hold a ceremony to confer the king of Japan.

The Ming Dynasty seemed to have already decided that they were going to do this, and they were already prepared.Liu Ming, the envoy of the Ming Dynasty, claimed that he only needed to wait for a few days and send people back to Boduo Bay to invite Zhou Quan, the "envoy to Japan" before the ceremony could be held.Because the gold books and seals of Japan are in the hands of the eunuch Zhou Quan.

After a lot of discussion, the two sides took their troops to Shancheng Kingdom one after another.Yamashiro Country is located in the south of Kyoto, and the ceremony site is in front of the Ishiki Hachimangu Shrine.

Outside the palace society, a camp-like place was surrounded by silk cloth.There is a platform directly above, and the great general Ashikaga Yoshichi, who conquered barbarians, is located on the platform.The officials of the Daming Mission below and the nobles of the Muromachi Palace of Japan are on the left and right respectively.

In addition, the guards of the Japanese army and the guards of honor of the Ming army in uniforms were extremely numerous, and they were also in the camp on the spot.The signing of the treaty can be said to be under the eyes of everyone; the title of this treaty is named after the place, and it is called "Mountain City Peace Treaty".

After the drum was beaten, the Japanese officials knelt down and bowed to the general, while the Ming mission just stood and bowed to the superior according to their etiquette.

Then a Japanese man in a floral satin robe and a tall hat walked to the side of the stage and began to read the contents of the treaty in both Chinese and Japanese.

The substantive content had already been discussed, but the words that fell on the paper were very euphemistic.

The document first narrates the past of the friendship between the two countries. In the Tang Dynasty, Japan sent Tang envoys several times, and fought side by side with the Tang army during the Anshi Rebellion. Japan has paid tribute and traded many times in successive dynasties. Therefore, it is necessary for the two countries to continue the rituals of monarchs and ministers and live in harmony.

However, since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there have been misunderstandings and estrangements between the two sides on the issue of Japanese pirates and the killing of Ming envoys.These conflicts are all because there are treacherous ministers in the Muromachi Hall, which confuses the Ashikaga family.So as long as those people are arrested and punished according to the law; the two countries can still repair their relationship, turn hostility into friendship, and further intimacy.

The officials and troops of the Ming Dynasty were allowed to build an "envoy city" in Hakata Bay, and to garrison troops in Ishimi and Izumo countries.Japan's Muromachi Hall and local guardians, foreign documents must not mention the title of the emperor and his year, the name of the Japanese king officially conferred by the Ming Dynasty, signed foreign documents...

Finished reading.The two copies of the treaty were sent to Ashikaga Yoshichi and the envoys of the Ming Dynasty for inspection and reading, and then signed and used their seals.

On the side of the Ming Dynasty Mission, a civil servant was watching Ashikaga Yoshichi on the stage while painting on the spot.

The atmosphere at this moment seemed to be condensed.The crowds on both sides were well-behaved and no one was making any noise, but the huge camp seemed deserted.Ashikaga Yoshichi felt the shameful but patient tension from the silent crowd of officials and samurai.Especially those middle and lower class warriors, their expressions are very serious.

After the contract was signed, no celebration program was arranged on the spot.Only some guards brought up drinks, and everyone drank together.

Soon the signing ceremony was completed, Ashikaga Yoshichi got up and left.Half an hour later, the envoys of the Ming Dynasty will go to another place for the ceremony of conferring the title of "King of Japan".

There were very few people attending the canonization ceremony, and only the generals of Ashikaga Yoshichi and Muromachi-den attended, so it didn't take much time.

After Ashikaga Yoshichi attended, he immediately returned to Sanjofang Mansion in Kyoto with his entourage.As for matters such as entertaining the Ming mission and sending them off, Ashikaga Yoshichi had no interest in paying attention to them.

According to the agreement between the powerful guardians of all parties and Ashikaga Yoshichi, now Yoshichi only needs to wait for a period of time before announcing his abdication; The younger brother, Ashikaga Yoshimoto of Shoren-in, is the new general who conquers barbarians.

For several days, Yichi spent it in depression.He sometimes feels that he has never been to Shancheng Country, and everything that happened recently is just a vain dream.

The Sanjo mansion, and even the whole of Kyoto, was indeed very peaceful, as if nothing had really happened.It's not the wind, it's not the sails, the only thing that's turbulent is Giji's heart.He had an intuition that things might not end that easily.

At this moment, a close attendant reported: The servant of the Ashikaga family, Tomikashi Misunari, has urgent matters to see.Yichi immediately sent an order to bring Fukui Mancheng to see him.

After waiting for a while, Fukui Mancheng walked in anxiously, and hurriedly knelt down under the main hall to pay respects.

Fu 樫 Mancheng said: "My lord's younger brother, Yi Si, suddenly left the capital and galloped towards the Kanto."