Chapter 268: With such a loyal and reliable natural ally like Ryukyu, why should we still tolerate Japan?

Under the close escort of a group of ferocious Japanese soldiers, the wounded and extremely exhausted Yang Zai and Wu Wenhua gritted their teeth.

The two men dragged their feet, which were so heavy that they could hardly move, and slowly and staggered onto the ship returning to Ming Dynasty.

Strong sea breeze blew in, hitting their haggard faces, bringing a hint of coolness.

At this moment, Yang Zai and Wu Wenhua's moods were as turbulent as the vast ocean.

All they had in their minds was resentment and unwavering determination.

Wu Wenhua's slightly hoarse and unwilling voice sounded, "Lord Yang, are we just going to go back in such a miserable state and report the truth to the court?"

Obviously, his words revealed endless helplessness and unwillingness.

Yang Zai turned his head suddenly and stared at Wu Wenhua with sharp eyes.

His deep eyes sparkled with an unwavering light, as dazzling as the brightest star in the night sky.

Yang Zai bit his lips tightly and said word by word: "Not only must we go back, but we must also report everything that happened here to His Majesty!

Back then, Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, suffered the heart-wrenching Siege of Baideng.

Even Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, had experienced the unforgettable shame of the Wei River.

However, both the Han and Tang dynasties eventually succeeded in destroying their enemies and avenging their previous humiliations by relying on their powerful national strength and fearless courage.

Today, our Ming Dynasty has also suffered the same great humiliation brought by Japan.

Therefore, when we return, we must ask His Majesty to mobilize the army and wipe out this hateful Japan in one fell swoop.

This will help us to wash away the great humiliation that the Ming Dynasty has endured in this foreign land!"

Although Yang Zai's voice was a little weak at this time, the power contained in it was incomparably great.

That kind of indomitable determination is even more shocking.

After hearing these passionate words, a blazing fire of hope instantly ignited in Wu Wenhua's eyes, as if he saw the dawn of successful revenge in the future.

He stretched out his hands excitedly and held Yang Zai's hands tightly.

At this moment, the two have found a common goal to strive for and a rock-solid belief.

As time went by, the fleet began to slowly leave the coastline of Japan and move steadily towards the distant homeland of the Ming Dynasty.

Yang Zai and Wu Wenhua stood side by side on the bow of the ship, quietly looking at the Japanese land gradually disappearing at the end of their sight.

At this moment, they felt mixed emotions.

There is both deep longing for hometown and relatives, and gnashing hatred for the enemy's atrocities.

There is both worry and fear about the future, and a firm determination to take revenge.

The sea breeze was like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, whistling wildly as it galloped past Yang Zai and Wu Wenhua, as if trying to sweep away all the pain and humiliation they had suffered.

However, no matter how fierce the sea breeze was, it could never erase the deep hatred and indelible determination in the hearts of the two.

On the vast and turbulent ocean, Yang Zai and Wu Wenhua stood together with solemn expressions.

Facing the endless ocean, they made a solemn and firm vow.

"No matter how heavy the price, we will spare no effort to implore Your Majesty to wipe out Japan.

Let this vast sea bear witness once again to the supreme majesty and might of the Ming Dynasty! "Zhu Gang first heard about the various difficulties and obstacles encountered by the Ming Dynasty delegation in Japan when he was watching a video recommending an online novel. He accidentally heard a well-known history blogger with millions of fans tell the story.

However, even if he only learned about this history through this indirect way, it was enough to shock and indignant Zhu Gang.

When he personally learned the details of the cause and effect of the whole incident from Wu Wenhua, who was already bedridden and in very weak health, the anger in his heart became even more difficult to contain.

Zhu Gang's eyes widened, his fists clenched, and his voice trembled slightly with anger.

"It is clearly that damned Japanese country that has repeatedly invaded the coastal areas of our Ming Dynasty, bringing endless disasters to the people.

But the so-called Prince Huailiang who suddenly appeared from some remote corner was so shameless that he turned right and turned against everyone.

He also pretended to be righteous and portrayed himself as an innocent victim.

It's as if our Ming Dynasty relies on our vast territory to bully the weak at will!

This is simply unreasonable! "

After hearing this, Wu Wenhua couldn't help but sigh deeply, and the sound seemed to carry endless vicissitudes and helplessness.

He said slowly, "I am now as fragile as a candle in the wind, and my body has entered its twilight years, like a crumbling rotten wood.

I really don’t know when this weak flame of life in me will quietly go out.

I am afraid that I will never be able to witness in this lifetime that the great shame and humiliation suffered in the second year of Hongwu has been washed away. "

Zhu Gang held Wu Wenhua's hand tightly and consoled him earnestly, "Shaoqing Wu and Lord Yang are both pillars of our dynasty and important ministers of our country.

I will not sit idly by and watch the injustice and suffering you two have endured in Japan. I will definitely seek justice for you."

Zhu Gang has always maintained an unwavering stance on how to deal with Japan.

"Since Xu Fu sailed eastward during the Qin Dynasty, Wa has long been an inseparable part of the Chinese dynasty and is indeed the inherent territory of our country.

I sincerely hope that the princes and nobles of the Southern and Northern Dynasties can see the reality clearly, stop being stubborn and stubborn, and return to the warm embrace of the motherland as soon as possible!
Based on this diplomatic philosophy, Zhu Gang took action without stopping.

He first contacted Yang Zai, the Minister of the Honglu Temple, who held an important position of the fourth rank, then found Li Wenzhong, the Duke of Cao, and actively contacted Taiki, the younger brother of Sattu, the King of Zhongshan of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

According to relevant records in "Zhongshan Genealogy", the second official history compiled by the Ryukyu Kingdom in Chinese in the third year of Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty.

Following King Sattu of Zhongshan, the following year Ryukyu's King Cheng Sattu of Sannan and King Batuizhi of Sanboku also chose to submit to Zhu Yuanzhang and offer tribute to show their submission.

At that time, the Ryukyu region was in a three-way balance of power, with three kings ruling their own territories and often engaging in fierce wars and conflicts with each other.

When Zhu Yuanzhang learned of this, he immediately issued an edict saying: "The envoys we sent overseas have returned with reports that the kings of the three Ryukyu kingdoms are fighting each other.

Such actions not only ruined farming, but also caused countless casualties.

When we heard about this, we felt really bad. "

In view of this, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered them to "understand the emperor's will and stop the war.

Rest and recuperate, thus continuing the lifeblood of the country."

What was gratifying was that the three kings of Ryukyu actually obeyed the imperial edict and stopped fighting.

This shows that during that period, the Ming emperor enjoyed extremely high political prestige in Ryukyu.

(End of this chapter)