The enthronement ceremony was held in Heian-kyō with great fanfare, and countless people poured into the streets to watch. The Japanese imperial army and the Xu army navy both sent troops to set up defenses.
But many unforeseen things soon began to happen.
In less than a month, Fujiwara no Mitsuyori's desk was piled with letters from provincial governors. Many places in the country were in chaos, and thieves attacked the county government offices. Some people full of hatred and anger took the opportunity to rob manor officials and wealthy families, because local manors inevitably had porcelain and copper coins from the Central Plains; even doctors were not immune, and doctors with a little status would stock up on Central Plains medicinal materials.
The nobles of Heian-kyō were very angry. One councillor said in public: Since there was such a great cause, why didn't they volunteer to fight the enemy on the battlefield when there were mountains of corpses and seas of blood during the siege of Iwami Castle
Another official sneered: The rebels don't even dare to get close to Heian-kyō, because there are powerful Xu troops nearby.
The samurai leader with a scar on his face beside Fujiwara no Mitsuyori said coldly: The true warriors have already died with their flesh and blood on the battlefield of Iwami Province, and those who are now causing trouble are nothing but cowards who are powerful on the outside but weak on the inside.
Fujiwara no Mitsuyori knelt in the upper seat, closed his eyes and remained silent for a long time. In his meditation, he felt that everything around him was like withering and flying cherry blossoms, and an uneasy panic enveloped his body and mind.
Angry ordinary thieves and samurai are not scary. What he is most worried about is the emergence of some knowledgeable people who will take the opportunity to gather strength, take advantage of the current weakness of the court, and deceive the people to threaten the foundation of the Heian-kyo court.
Fujiwara no Mitsuyori opened his eyes: If we do not change the status quo and work hard for the future of Japan, we will surely be in danger of destruction.
Everyone bowed in admiration.
Fujiwara no Sanada said calmly: "The total number of Xu's troops in the previous and subsequent expeditions to the east was only a few thousand; but we were unable to fight back with the strength of our country. The strength of the Great Xu Dynasty is far beyond our expectations. If we are hostile and self-proclaimed, it will be difficult to make progress. From now on, our country should send envoys to observe the reasons for the strength of the Great Xu Kingdom and learn from its strengths for our own use."
The Left Minister has a far-sighted vision. The only long-term solution is to take a long-term view. In the past, our country sent envoys to the Tang Dynasty to learn from the Tang people. They said that their country's clothing and etiquette originated from the Central Plains, and that learning from Daxu was the right way.
The atmosphere in the office gradually became heated. Everyone expressed their own opinions, but they all advocated a friendly attitude. After all, what they saw with their own eyes was a huge difference.
This tone influenced officials such as Fujiwara no Tomonari. Fujiwara no Tomonari said loudly: "At a time when the court's national policy is changing, I think that everything from customs to official systems should be modeled after Daxu.
Someone immediately agreed: How can the Central Plains be strong when it is in turmoil
Fujiwara no Asanari: I think the superiority and inferiority of human races are the main factors. The Yamato people should not only learn the etiquette of clothing, but also change their bloodline to a tall Haner bloodline.
Fujiwara no Asanari: Clothing and etiquette are the same. We are Japanese and have joined the Great Xu. What is wrong with becoming Xu people
Everyone was shocked when they heard this. This is too much. The Yamato people should feel ashamed.
When the Regent Minister Fujiwara no Mitsuyori heard this, his brows furrowed. In the current chaotic situation, all kinds of people and ideas came out. Even Fujiwara no Asanari, a high-ranking official, was so ignorant.
Fujiwara no Asanari had nothing to say and could only say in a deep voice: Only when you know shame can you be brave.
Dasen Castle is a dilapidated little town, but it is the only place with shops and markets within a hundred miles.
A group of Xu army soldiers were pushing wheelbarrows carrying food and passing by on the dirt road. The government officials did not bother them because the two countries had stopped fighting. As they walked, they were alert to the Japanese bandits around them. There were indeed many Japanese bandits, but fortunately, the Xu army soldiers, who were fully armed, did not encounter any attacks.
The food they carried was not stolen, but purchased with money. Without the military order from above, they did not harass civilians. It was already unsafe enough in a foreign country, and the soldiers did not want to cause trouble for themselves; Xu's army had always had good military discipline and rarely had the habit of looting.
The people of East Island looked at these unique people with awe and curiosity.
At this moment, someone suddenly shouted in surprise: General Yu
Tenth General Yu Liang looked in the direction of the voice and unexpectedly met an acquaintance here: Meizi. He was immediately delighted. After those difficult days of escaping death, meeting any living acquaintance in this foreign country felt more intimate.
Yu Liang hurried over, clasped his fists and said: Meizi, how are you
Meizi was quite short, and when she saw Yu Liang was about to look up, she looked left and right and said: "Come in and talk, it's not good if others see us."
Yu Liang didn't think much about it and walked in. Meizi hurriedly closed the door.
Yu Liang greeted: "We have been fighting for several months. How is Meizi doing?"
Meizi came over with a rough bowl and said in unfluent Chinese: "It's finally over. We common people don't want to see the two countries go to war at all. It's better to make peace as soon as possible. Those warriors who came to fight before plundered everywhere, and some swindlers took advantage of the situation to fish in troubled waters."
After hearing this, Yu Liang thought to himself: Those warriors are our enemies, but no matter what, they are fighting and shedding blood for Japan.
But Yu Liang was well-read and knowledgeable in socializing, so he obviously would not say such things in front of a Japanese woman, which would simply embarrass her.
Miko added: “I have married to protect myself. This house is my husband’s home and he is a samurai.
Oh, Yu Liang lifted his butt up after hearing this, feeling like he couldn't sit still. If the warrior caught him, he would have to fight. A man and a woman were alone in a room with his wife, and the door was closed.
But he immediately calmed down again, because he remembered that his people had just won and this land was under the jurisdiction of Xu Jun.
Yu Liang clasped his fists and said: Congratulations to Meizi.
Meiko curled her lips and didn't seem to be congratulating him.
Are you dissatisfied? Yu Liang couldn't help but ask.
Miko whispered: "When I see my husband now, I can't help but think of Zhang Yinen, a man who is well-educated, tall, hardworking, clean, honest, and sincere. He has a gentle temperament, but he is very brave in times of crisis. Mr. Zhang let me go first before he died. But now these men are sloppy and rude, and they talk about loyalty, loyalty, bravery, and thieves. They bully the weak and fear the strong, and they only know how to bully the good and have no responsibility."
The more she spoke, the sadder she became. She even lifted her sleeves to show Yu Liang her wounds. Later, she couldn't help but say, "I am just a little girl and I can't care about the interests of the country. I just hope that the people around me can be better." Are the Japanese born like this
Yu Liang had no answer and could only say a few words of comfort, because he couldn't say anything. After all, Meizi was also a Japanese, she could curse, but if Yu Liang, as her good friend, cursed the people from Dongdao as well, it would be a bit insulting.
He didn't care about the Japanese at all. In this place, he was only interested in Meiko. He comforted her casually: Although the two countries had grudges, I think the people of Dongdao can also strengthen themselves.
Although Yu Liang lost half his life in the siege of Iwami Castle, he did not hate the Japanese. He and his brothers came from afar to occupy other people's land, and although they suffered a lot, it seemed that there was no reason for them to hate them.
But Yu Liang suddenly looked down on Meizi. The woman was long-haired but short-sighted. This Iwami country guarded a silver mountain and could have been extremely rich. Now it was occupied by Xu's army. Why should we be so grateful to the Xu people
Little did they know that the clean and decent armor and strong bodies of the Xu army soldiers were all raised by the court at a huge cost. The Emperor of Daxu tried every means to rob money, wasn't it also for the benefit of his country? Otherwise, how could all this come from
When Yu Liang thought of this, he said without thinking, "All the soldiers are willing to die for the saint because the emperor is sincerely working for the country."
The two of them sat at a broken wooden table, and after a brief silence, they looked out the shabby window together, and saw the dusty, bumpy and dirty streets outside. Only the bright sunshine added some color to the place.
Meizi murmured: I heard from merchants that the capital of Xu State is full of pavilions and towers, the streets are paved with smooth tiles, everything is clean and tidy, and everyone is well-dressed and polite.
Yu Liang smiled and said: At first glance, it is indeed much better than Dasen, but there are poor, hungry and cold people everywhere, but everyone lives a good life.
Meizi suddenly said: My biggest wish is to go to Xuguo to learn singing and dancing.
Yu Liangdao: You have never seen Daxu singing and dancing, how can you tell whether it is good or bad
Meizi took a look at the well-forged and finely crafted armor that Yu Liang was wearing, and said with a smile: As long as it is from the Xu State, it must be good.
Yu Liang laughed and said: The moon in Daliang is rounder than that in Dongdao, haha
He responded with a few words, looking for an excuse to leave without much interest, and said: If your husband suddenly comes home and sees you, there may be misunderstanding. I will take my leave first.
Unexpectedly, Meizi said: He has gone to the provincial government with the village official, and may not be back for a month or two.
Oh, Yu Liang suddenly remembered what Zhang Da said in Shijianbao, saying that the Japanese girl should not be released. He said calmly, Meizi, how about I introduce you to a good friend
Miko smiled and nodded.
Yu Liang was overjoyed, and immediately slipped out the back door and caught up with the grain transporters. When the soldiers saw him coming back, they laughed mockingly, but Yu Liang ignored them and shouted: "Infantryman Zhang Da,
The younger one said as a burly man came over and saluted.
Yu Liang whispered: I heard from the higher-ups that the defense of Iwami Castle is going to be changed, and we have to go back to Tokyo. I originally wanted to go back and fulfill my promise, but now there is something free, so don't blame me for not thinking of my brothers when I have good things to do in the future.
Zhang Da seemed to understand what it meant after hearing this, and his face immediately turned red.
"What are you doing here?" Yu Liang shouted. "After today, there will be no chance to leave the fortress." ... ... ... ... ...