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"We won't kill your people,"
"We will not confiscate your prime farmland."
“Even the Emperor’s army has arrived,”
“You can join too,”
"As long as you don't exert any effort, it's fine."
Chapter 3210 The Bewildered Emperor
"Once I defeat the Emperor's army,"
"You shall formally pledge allegiance to the Ming Dynasty."
These conditions are very lenient.
He always considered the interests of the powerful families.
Everyone was convinced.
He knelt before Zhao Xiaozhong.
He swore he would never oppose the Ming Dynasty.
Zhao Xiaozhong added, "There are silver mines in Iwami Province."
“Each of you mobilize your clansmen and your people,”
"Go into the mountains and search carefully for silver mines and veins."
"A generous reward will be given once it is found."
"If they find it but hide it and don't say anything,"
"I will wipe out his entire clan!"
The powerful clans accepted the order.
They stayed in the city for a delicious meal.
They then returned to their hometowns to search for silver mines.
In another hundred years or so, the Iwami Ginzan will be discovered.
However, due to the low level of mining technology...
Initially, only those open-pit silver mines were mined.
Until they learned the technology from the Chinese during the Ming Dynasty,
Only then did they officially begin mining the deeper-buried silver mines.
During the extraordinary period of rampant silver mining in the Americas in Spain
The Iwami Silver Mine accounts for one-third of the world's silver production!
Now, let's talk about these powerful clans...
After escaping back to the countryside
On the one hand, they actively searched for silver mines for the Ming Dynasty.
Meanwhile, they sent people to Heian-kyo to seek reinforcements.
If the Emperor's army is defeated
They then sought refuge with the Ming Dynasty.
They then donated the silver mine to the Ming Dynasty.
If the Emperor's army wins
They can also earn merit.
They could then divide up the silver mine afterwards.
Anyway, it’s not a loss.
.....
What is Emperor Toba doing at this moment?
Clean up the court!
His old, immortal grandfather finally died.
From now on, I'll be in charge.
First, Fujiwara no Yasuko was brought into the palace.
This was to gain the support of the Fujiwara clan, a powerful family related to the empress.
He used the Fujiwara family to suppress the power promoted by his grandfather.
Secondly, consolidate its own power within the court.
They rejected the administrative system left by their grandfather.
This guy is playing with fire.
His grandfather vigorously promoted members of the lower and middle classes of nobility.
The purpose was nothing more than to strengthen centralized power.
But Emperor Toba did the opposite.
They actually made good use of relatives of the empress and high-ranking nobles.
This ultimately led to the birth of Japan's first shogunate era.
The Emperor became a complete puppet.
"Your Majesty, the Ming army has defeated the Nagato navy,"
"And they quickly captured Iwami Castle!"
Emperor Toba, upon hearing this news,
I was genuinely confused and asked:
Which country is the Ming Dynasty?
"I only know about the Song, Jin, and Goryeo,"
Where is this Ming Dynasty located?
"Your Majesty, the Ming Kingdom is the same as the Song Kingdom."
"The Song Dynasty has fallen, and the new emperor of China has established the Ming Dynasty."
Why would China send troops to attack?
"And instead of attacking Heian-kyo, they went to the remote Iwami Province?"
"I don't know."
"Summon the army immediately!"
"Before sending troops, send an envoy to Iwami to find out the truth."
Emperor Toba, or more accurately, Emperor Emeritus Toba.
Because of his five-year-old son,
On the day he was enthroned as His Majesty,
This fellow then abdicated and became the retired emperor.
His Majesty was enthroned only half a day ago.
He was directly promoted to Emperor Sutoku.
Everything was arranged by Emperor Shirakawa.
Let the grandson be the retired emperor.
He allowed his great-grandson to succeed him as emperor.
Layer upon layer of constraints, maintaining tight control!
Emperor Shirakawa's funeral arrangements are not yet complete.
Emperor Toba began to establish an in-kind.
That is, outside the imperial court,
The retired emperor established a separate direct administrative agency.
To bypass the normal court system in governing the country.
Chapter 3211 Internal Strife Everywhere
To do this, one must have reliable military support.
This force is the Northern Warriors.
Their official positions were not high.
He only served as a guard on the north side of the courtyard hall.
But if it is necessary to use force,
The retired emperor would then send them to command troops.
Currently, there are two most prominent samurai from the North.
One was named Taira no Tadamori.
One is named Yuan Weiyi.
Minamoto no Yoshi was originally highly valued by Emperor Shirakawa.
But he became Fujiwara no Tadashi's son-in-law.
He was immediately snubbed by Emperor Shirakawa.
He even ended up working as a security guard for the Fujiwara family.
Emperor Toba built a new courtyard,
They need to rely on the Fujiwara family.
Therefore, Yuan Weiyi was summoned back to the court.
At the same time, Emperor Toba also held back against the Fujiwara family.
They chose to continue to give important positions to Taira no Tadamori, who had been promoted by his grandfather.
At this moment, Taira no Tadamori and Minamoto no Tameyoshi...
He was summoned by the retired emperor while kneeling in the courtyard hall.
Emperor Toba said, "Eleven large Chinese ships have arrived from Iwami Province."
"And three thousand armored soldiers landed from the ship,"
"They have already captured Iwami Castle."
"I heard from the powerful clans of Iwami Province that the Chinese armored soldiers are extremely elite,"
"Their armor can protect most of their bodies."
"The academy wants to launch a campaign,"
"We must send out tens of thousands of troops."
"His Majesty the Emperor!"
Yuan Weiyi stood up, stepped forward, and volunteered:
"I am willing to lead 10,000 troops,"
"To sweep away the bandits for His Majesty."